The season opener of Kings Island

We were sooooooo excited for KI to open but unfortunately could not make it on opening weekend. Although Sunday morning was wet, we decided to enjoy a morning at home and see if the weather cooperated. Around noon we checked the radar and it didn't look that great but we thought we would at least get our passes and see how the weather shakes out.

We got our passes and by the time we got to the kids area it was sprinkling. Thank goodness it never down poured but honestly if it did, it wouldn't have stopped us. We were ready with our rain jackets and wanted to ride what we could.

We met up with another family, the Morrisons, which made riding the rides even more fun. Steve and KJ with their adorable daughters, Tougy and Ry, were a blast to be with. Plus, KJ loved riding the crazy rides we don't go on with Ella (our little daredevil).

After the bumper cars, it was the annual picture with the snoopy.

Matthew made the height limit for the Beastie (forget what the new name is). KJ was excited to ride with Matthew, Ella with Ry and Laney (Tougy was too short for this one but was a trooper about it).

The kids rode this ride about 5 times, switching up partners.

Ella, Ry, KJ, Tougy, J and Laney

While Ella and the Morrisons rode the Beastie one more time, Laney and Matthew wanted to drive the cars.

I am thinking Matthew was excited.

Could they be any cuter?

There is a dinosaur exhibit where you pay $5 and walk about 1 mile through interactive dinosaurs. We haven't done this yet, but thinking this might be our year to try it.

KJ and Ry on the spider

Tougy looks happy here but unfortunately cried most of the ride.

Ella loved comforting her....thank you, Ella!

Ella said next time she comes to KI she is going to bring her own key (to unlock many of the seatbelts so she  doesn't have to wait for the workers)...oh El :)

Matthew and me riding the helicopter ride. He makes every ride fun!

The grand finale in Ella's book.

She wanted this insane ride that took you up higher than the Eiffel Tower while playing the Superman theme song. KJ wanted to ride it as well so together they went (I was secretly happy because I hate that I don't like these thrill rides and sad to disappoint Ella when I refuse to go on them). Thank you, KJ.

Both said the ride was great but you really got going fast when up high......KJ said it was really chilly up there but Ella, who was in a sleeveless shirt, said it was great :)