Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Ditching Dad

We had plans to go to Disneyland again for Nevada days. But Ben was sick and I was having some back problems so we decided to stay home. That didn't go over well, so I told the boys I'd take them to Legoland on the next break. We got up bright and early and caught this sunrise.

I can't do this ride but it was one of the kid's favorites.



Zack thought this sign was "rude to parents."
Volvo car made of Legos. 
Volvo cars for kids to drive very slowly around a track. I love the bearded Lego guy getting off the subway.
Zack was actually a little nervous about this course. He was nice and cautious and obeyed all the traffic signals.
Noah is too cool like this police officer. He would get his photo here, but
not here. 
Lego Harry and Hagrid. 
Lego Indy. 
On safari.
There was a new Star Wars exhibit in mini-land. They created a scene from each movie.

They were detailed and very cool.
We were all amazed. 
There were also some fun Christmas Legos.
A DC photo op to send to Dad.
And a ride in honor of Max.
It wasn't very crowded and by the end of the day some rides were empty. Zack and I rode this one all alone. He let us go extra long which meant we were extra dizzy.
After a fun day at Legoland we fulfilled a few dreams. I have been craving Chick-fil-A since having several failed attempts when we visited California and Utah in July.
Also in July we were under the impression that our hotel room in Oceanside had a kitchen. (An email with a picture of the room containing a kitchen usually would indicate a kitchen....) anyway, Zack was extremely distraught over the lack of kitchen. We heard about it daily, usually multiple times a day. The kid has always wanted to stay at a hotel with a kitchen and on November 10, 2011 at age 7, the dream finally came true. It was all he hoped it would be, fancy cups and everything.
It will take more than a broken heater and freezing pool to keep these kids dry. Ben has been begging to swim for a long time and we never seem to find the time. Even though it was cold, he was happy to be back in the water.
Although it wasn't on the pier, these two boys were happy to find a Ruby's for lunch.
It was a quick, but I am glad I was able to take this trip with my boys.