August 23, 2011

Story Land 2011

Yesterday we got back from our annual long weekend trip to StoryLand. It was a fun trip despite Evan getting sick at the restaurant and the Doc and I forgetting to pack the Pack N Play so he could have a secure place to sleep. Next time, no matter how far away from home we are, we're turning around to get that darn Pack N Play! Needless to say today was a nice day to catch up on some much needed sleep!

Weather wise, while it was a bit muggy it wasn't as hot as last year and the storms held off until we were already back at the lodge. The first storm let up just in time for us to all enjoy a delicious meal at one of our favorite places, Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewery. I got the slider combo and the crab cake sliders were awesome! We had to wait a bit but it was worth it for their yummy food. I highly recommend this place if you're ever in North Conway, NH.

The ride up and back was beautiful. Now that we are in Concord, we just shoot up I-93 and crossed over via RT-302. On the way back we decided to take the the Kancamagus. 302 was just as pretty and not as steep and windy and we had the added bonus of missing all the North Conway traffic. I think we'll stick with that route from now on. Below are some highlights from our day at Story Land.

The boys taking in a show upon our arrival - that is why no one is looking at the camera!

The annual family photo out front!

As good as you're going to get with three restless boys! I am just glad we did this first thing because they were TIRED and CRANKY come the end of the day!

The boys showing off their stickers from the Little Old Lady who Lives in a Shoe!

Jam session

Evan's first ride! He LOVED it!

Shaun was tall enough for the big kid rides this year!

The ball room

David's favorite ride EVER! Shaun didn't love the Polar Coaster and so he didn't want to go on this one.

SPLASH!

David and I after the rapids. Shaun road with us but he was WAY cranky at this point. I was lucky to even get him on the ride!

David had a BLAST! I think Shaun would have had more fun if he wasn't so tired and it wasn't so HOT! Evan LOVED being free to roam and enjoyed the rides he got to go on!


I am already looking forward to next year when Evan is older and I don't have to chase him around! He wants to do everything that his brothers are doing which makes my life very, VERY difficult! Ha!

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