Miah's best friend and his family had never been to Disneyland, and we all know it's the Magic Kingdom - and magic was made to be shared! We loaded the mommies and the kiddies into the van and hit the road for the 12 hour drive to California. Hopefully, Miah's best friend's mom doesn't think I've gone off my rocker - I did manage to get us lost a few times... not on the way there, just in the Disneyland area. Even with the new GPS in the van. Oh well, I guess everything I lack in DIRECTIONAL SKILLS I make up for in charm! ;)
The kids and I had never visited Legoland before, despite considering it every time we go to Disneyland. It was really exciting to discover something new. The kids were a tad bit disappointed with the rides at first (we started at the kiddy end apparently) but after riding the one that looks like a robotic arm that flings you around, the park was redeemed. I was in love with the huge Lego constructions. I want to make the dragon to go in our side yard! I bet our neighbors would love that...
I thought the Lego scene depicting the inauguration was very impressive, especially since this is such a monumental time in our country's history. We had the hotel give us a wake-up call on Tuesday morning so that the kids and I could watch the television coverage of the real thing.
Southern California was having unseasonably warm weather while we were there. It was a tad over 80 degrees. Perfect! The weather was beautiful, the lines weren't long, the food was good and we had wonderful company... what a great trip!
Goodbye California. We'll see you again soon!
Every day I'm grateful that my children have a wonderful group of friends to pal around with - even the days when they're all at my house. I know from my own experience how much influence a peer group can really have at their age, and I adore 'the Group'. It has been fabulous to watch Miah and his friend's relationship change and get stronger as they both grow into their adult selves. It also doesn't hurt that they both think they're comedians, and they are funny, funny, funny when they're around each other. The best overheard line of the trip: "It's not a lab, it's just the Legoland parking lot!"
Goodbye California. We'll see you again soon!
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see - and here I was thinking the same thing. i kept thinking "they are going to think we are so rude that we haven't said thank you" and everything. so - belated thanks all around! I have some of my posts scheduled to go up next week about our trip. Glad to see some of your pics... I like the one with the boys. Awesome! thanks again - it is a vacation we will NEVER forget! And I didn't think you were directionally challenged at all.
Hugs,
The best friend's Mom.
So you're the lovely lady that packed Emma and a gazillion kids in a mini van and went to Disneyland.
I've never been to Disneyland either.
Just Saying!
I can't believe how big your kiddos are getting. I miss you guys and I'm jealous of your vacations....looks like fun!
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