Adventureland

A couple weeks into summer break, we surprised the girls with a mini-vacation to Adventureland. It was a surprise mainly because if we tell them about something fun ahead of time, they proceed to ask when it's time to go about 97 times a day until we get to that day. :) It was the perfect little getaway for all of us. Just a quick 2 1/2 hour drive. They're at a great age for a park like this. There was plenty for them to do and there's lots more for them to grow into as we continue to go the next few years. It was such a fun day and they were both such good girls. ZERO meltdowns. I'd say it was a success! I know it really helped that my friend, Jamie, and her two boys met us there for a couple of hours (they live nearby). Her older son, Jayce, was such a good sport and took the three little ones on a bunch of rides. After several hours at the park, we went to dinner and headed back to the hotel for a quick swim and then got the exhausted girlies into bed. Dean and I were able to kick back with a couple of drinks once they were out. GREAT day with lots of fun memories made. :)

My parents gave them each some money to pick out a souvenir. After lots of browsing, Ayla picked out this soft cuddly owl and Aubree went with this stiff, 2-foot giraffe that can stand on its own. Hilarious. :)