Staycation...a word or not a word? Well, according to the dictionary it is a word...def: A staycation (or stay-cation, or stacation,or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices are high.
Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
-PART ONE-
Let me explain...My family had planned a camping trip up to some place called "Main Canyon" (NO TOILETS- ugh!) well we thought we had out thought everyone to have Riley go up early and set up a tent to save our spot before the 24th of July. We were wrong. People had thought that idea up way before us, because all the spots were taken. So after VERY disappointed husbands, and I must admit not so disappointed wives (well minus Krista) we were OKAY with staying home on something Todd called a, "Staycation." So after one trip and activities were canceled, it didn't take longer than just a few minutes for us to think of things to do here at home.
On the morning of the 24th we watched the parade in the morning all lazy like in our pajamas. Then we packed a lunch and off we all went. Our first stop was at Liberty Park to enjoy all the people left over from the parade and Tracy Avery. It was free, so why not go see a site when it's free, right? Besides the HOT HOT weather and not really any birds, it was enjoyable.
Let me explain...My family had planned a camping trip up to some place called "Main Canyon" (NO TOILETS- ugh!) well we thought we had out thought everyone to have Riley go up early and set up a tent to save our spot before the 24th of July. We were wrong. People had thought that idea up way before us, because all the spots were taken. So after VERY disappointed husbands, and I must admit not so disappointed wives (well minus Krista) we were OKAY with staying home on something Todd called a, "Staycation." So after one trip and activities were canceled, it didn't take longer than just a few minutes for us to think of things to do here at home.
On the morning of the 24th we watched the parade in the morning all lazy like in our pajamas. Then we packed a lunch and off we all went. Our first stop was at Liberty Park to enjoy all the people left over from the parade and Tracy Avery. It was free, so why not go see a site when it's free, right? Besides the HOT HOT weather and not really any birds, it was enjoyable.
The kids lining up to see how big they are compared to the birds.
A half family picture taken courtesy of Conner...We were watching the bird show...well the two bird show, I think that's all they brought out. Oh, the really funny thing about this bird show was they very subtly (NOT) discouraged any child from every wanting a bird. It was hilarious!
Grandma Lou enjoying the heat with the grand kids...Yes, Jacob is wearing the monkey again! He just runs way to fast!
1 comment:
Yay!! We love Staycation!! :) My favorite is when Steve and I ship the kids off and stay home ourselves!!! lol
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