Jason and I were joking the other day how going to the Magical Forest every year is our unofficial and unwanted tradition. A little information on the Magical Forest if you are unfamiliar: It is at Opportunity Village (that's where Mark works) and every year they have all of these lights and displays and things for the kids to do. We have been going since before we had kids because we would always take my guys. Poor Jason didn't know what he was in for when he married me!
This year we went early because last year we went on New Year's Day and everything was trashed. We also wanted a night that wasn't too cold for everyone and Monday was just beautiful here in Vegas.
This year we went early because last year we went on New Year's Day and everything was trashed. We also wanted a night that wasn't too cold for everyone and Monday was just beautiful here in Vegas.Tyson was obsessed with this slide, sorry it's so dark, starting from the left is Darrell, Jason and Tyson.
Every year a sports store makes an awesome display with motorcycles, this year was no exception!
Tyson went into an ambulance, he is afraid of police men, ambulances and firetrucks so he did really well in this ambulance. Why is he afraid of police, etc. you ask, because we told him if he's bad they would take him to jail. He has never tried to get out of his car seat while we were driving again! I know, mother of the year award material, but sometimes you would just do or say anything for them to be good in the car! It's hard enough with all the crazies on the road!!
Taylor was in pointing heaven, everything got a huge wow and point from her :)
What can I say?
By far our most favorite thing is the train. It runs all through the displays and is loads of fun. Mark loves it because he gets his own wheelchair car and waves at everyone like he's in a parade.
Taylor was very serious during the ride. She smiled when we got off of it.
The merry go round takes a close second to the train, I think they went on it 4 times at least.
Inside they have all these gingerbread houses that were made by the casinos or cooking schools. This one took the blue ribbon and even had a working clock in it!
We also had to have funnel cake which made a huge mess! Too fun!
Tyson loves decorating for Christmas and I think we are finally going to go get him his tree. I wonder what he'll whine about all day after we get it!
We have started a brand new tradition this year! Yes, I know Thanksgiving is over but I've decided we are getting older and I am not getting any better at cooking Thanksgiving so every year we need to have our own no stress, no deadlines, no company Thanksgiving. We made a turkey and I tried three new recipes. It was GREAT! Don't get me wrong we love seeing family and all that but man, get togethers are stressful! And I'm sure my kids would not have worn these hats in front of everyone. Aren't they the greatest?!?
We love getting the grape and apple juice in the wine bottles, Mark and Darrell think they are drinking the real thing and laugh their guts out. What a couple of nuts!
Traditions are fun, unwanted or brand new. What are some of yours?
Every year a sports store makes an awesome display with motorcycles, this year was no exception!
Tyson went into an ambulance, he is afraid of police men, ambulances and firetrucks so he did really well in this ambulance. Why is he afraid of police, etc. you ask, because we told him if he's bad they would take him to jail. He has never tried to get out of his car seat while we were driving again! I know, mother of the year award material, but sometimes you would just do or say anything for them to be good in the car! It's hard enough with all the crazies on the road!!
Taylor was in pointing heaven, everything got a huge wow and point from her :)
What can I say?
By far our most favorite thing is the train. It runs all through the displays and is loads of fun. Mark loves it because he gets his own wheelchair car and waves at everyone like he's in a parade.
Taylor was very serious during the ride. She smiled when we got off of it.
The merry go round takes a close second to the train, I think they went on it 4 times at least.
Inside they have all these gingerbread houses that were made by the casinos or cooking schools. This one took the blue ribbon and even had a working clock in it!
We also had to have funnel cake which made a huge mess! Too fun!
Tyson loves decorating for Christmas and I think we are finally going to go get him his tree. I wonder what he'll whine about all day after we get it!
We have started a brand new tradition this year! Yes, I know Thanksgiving is over but I've decided we are getting older and I am not getting any better at cooking Thanksgiving so every year we need to have our own no stress, no deadlines, no company Thanksgiving. We made a turkey and I tried three new recipes. It was GREAT! Don't get me wrong we love seeing family and all that but man, get togethers are stressful! And I'm sure my kids would not have worn these hats in front of everyone. Aren't they the greatest?!?
We love getting the grape and apple juice in the wine bottles, Mark and Darrell think they are drinking the real thing and laugh their guts out. What a couple of nuts!
Traditions are fun, unwanted or brand new. What are some of yours?
Next year I will have to try Opportunity Village again. The year we went it was FREEZING and the lines were so long. All we did was wait to go on the merry go round. It was fun though! Next year I will go-early!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Your table looks nice. You painted it right? We have a black table too. Looks like you are having fun. Talk to you later!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Opportunity Village for Christmas. We have gone a couple of times for Halloween, but I finally got fed up waiting in such long lines and haven't been in a few years. However, you have inspired me and I may check it out this year. I have very few traditions around my house. I must have commitment issues.
ReplyDeleteMy only traditions are putting out my nativity sets (I need more) and harassing Ben with Christmas music. I pretend I love all of the songs even when some of them are totally awful.
ReplyDeleteThe Thanksgiving hats are adorable!
Too much fun! Your kids will have lots of stories to tell of all the fun stuff they did when they were little- love your idea to have your own Thanksgiving after its over- who said you could only have turkey on Thanksgiving?!
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