Legoland or Bust!

If you want pictures, then you have come to the right place! On Sunday we left for Legoland which is close to San Diego. The drive isn't too bad, but seemed to take us about 2 hours longer than we had anticipated. Traveling with two kids means a few more stops along the way. Especially when they don't want to sleep much! They did each have their own DVD player, which helped keep the peace for quite some time. Here they are once we got on the road.

As you can see, having a third row seat helps too. He doesn't really enjoy it back there but sometimes you have to do what you have to do!

Finally we reached our destination. Once we checked into our hotel we decided to find the beach. We found a nice one just as the sun was setting. Connor could have stayed all night. Too bad we were only there for about fifteen minutes or so. We had to pick him up, kicking and screaming back to the car.

One thing my boys enjoy is a nice hotel. Here they are getting comfy on mom and dad's fluffy bed.

After a good night's sleep we were off to meet up with our friends from Memphis. We got there a bit early and they got caught up in some traffic. Eventually we all got together!

Here we are on Connor's first ride. There were only two issues (which lasted the entire day). 1. Connor does NOT like to wait in line for over 10 minutes. He turns into a climbing monkey, kicks his shoes off in all directions and screams. Those of you who know Connor know that he is not usually like that. However, he is quite independent. He wanted to do what he wanted to do NOW not later! 2. He had to learn that even though the wait is much longer than the ride you do need to get off when the ride is over. Some tough lessons my little one had to learn. At least he enjoyed the rides once he got to get on them!

Next we went on a little boat ride. The wait was not too bad and the ride was nice. I say it was a hit!

There are no pictures for the next few rides. There is a reason for that. Connor and I waited in line for about 40 minutes for him to ride on these little cars. Daryle and Travis went on two rides that were too big for Connor and my friend's little girl. After 40 of the longest minutes of my life we finally get to the front of the line. To say I was frazzled is an understatement. Just as we go to get on the girl asks me how old he is. I say 2, well almost 3 (he will be 3 in June). Nope. He can't ride. I wanted to kick her in the shins. ( I restrained myself!) Couldn't she have put us out of our misery about 30 minutes ago???? As a compensation she tells me I can go across the way to the helicopter ride without waiting. I drag a very upset 2 year old out of that ride and we head over to the helicopter ride. I go up to the girl and she tells me that she was expecting us. However, the ride was temporarily not working. You can just imagine the frustration level that Connor was at by this time! I just wanted to cry. I found some little cars for him to play on. That worked for about 5 minutes until people were wanting to take pictures by them. Meltdown again. Suddenly I looked up and what do you know, the helicopters were working again! I rushed him over, they let us on and he was happy once again. Things got even better once we got some lunch.

Here are Connor and Grace waiting for the fireman show. He LOVED this! Phew, I could tell the day was taking a turn for the better.

Next we found the airplane ride. Hurray, not a long line!

We did happen to find Bob the Builder. Connor kept waving and talking to him. It was pretty cute!

Here we are at the last ride of the day. It was a long wait, over 45 minutes. By then we were all tired. Connor was still climbing things as you can see. He wouldn't stand still for a picture with all three kids, so that was as good as it got!

Travis and I rode together on this one. He was pretty excited to get on! However, the ride was up high and it seems he has inherited his mom's fear of heights.

He wanted me to hold his hand the whole ride! Even though he will be 8 in just a few weeks, it is nice to know he still needs me sometimes!

Here we are on our way out. Overall it was a good day. Once we got past that morning part things went much better. I think it will be awhile before we bring Connor back though!

On our way out we stopped by a strawberry stand. They are the most delicious strawberries ever! We even got a picture of the fields. They went on forever!

The next day we stopped by the beach as we headed for home. Here are a few pictures. It was a beautiful day!

Travis had to try and write his name too!

Not the best picture, but what do you expect when you ask a stranger to take the picture? It's not too bad, just Travis has his eyes closed!

We were chasing the waves. I lost!

Like mother, like son! He got so wet he had to change clothes. Good thing I brought extras!

While all of that was going on, this is all that Connor liked to do. Dig. Yes, he is a pro!

That's all for now. It was fun, wish we could have stayed a day or so longer, but on the same note I am glad to be home. I think we all slept better being in our own beds last night! I do miss that beach though!