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Just getting into the park

Oh man, we were immersed today. Ok, well I cannot say that is exactly the best analogy of our day but come on, we spent the day at Knotts Berry Farm. Now how fun is that?

So Day 12 of our Summer Vacation started out as any typical summer day in our casa. Or should I say homestead? Spread? Anyway. We woke late. Grabbed a lazy breakfast of toast and jelly, coffee for me. Worked on the Summer Bridge. Played on the computer for a little and then decided to get ready for our afternoon at Knotts Berry Farm.

The last time I was at Knotts was years prior. The one distinct memory I have is riding the GhostRider and cackling like a crazy woman the whole time thereby annoying my Daddy to no end. Talk about an awesome ride. Love that wooden roller coaster! I'm not one for drops. I don't like that sudden and sickening feeling I get when my stomach suddenly and expectantly descends to my feet. This is why I am not a real big fan of that place in Valencia. However, I loves me a ride with lots of spins, twists, and flips. So that Ghost ride does have a few drops but the G's just pull you deep into your seat and it's total enjoyment for me.

Waiting in line.....

But I digress. It had been too long since we have enjoyed that gastrointestinal delight that is Mrs. Knotts Chicken Dinner Restaurant so naturally that was our first stop. Oh joy! What a delight. I just love their chicken dinners. The biscuits and Knotts jam are the first to arrive and are quickly devoured. I could live off those biscuits! Next the chicken soup and side salad. Soup quickly disappears but before I even get to the salad my dinner arrives. I had leftovers mind you but I enjoyed that leg and wing sooooooooOOOOooooooooo much! But I never, ever, never, ever, never, ever, did I mention never, ever? Forget to leave room for Boysenberry Pie Ala Mode! To be honest I don't even know what the kids ate I was so into my food. But I only kid, both of our 'lil whippersnappers ordered the kids chicken leg dinners and we all fought over the same things on our table. We are all foodies through and through!

My Two Red Barron's!

So now we are pleasantly plump and in desperate need of walking off some of this comfort food and decide it's now time to head into the park for some good 'ol family fun. Camp Snoopy here we come! I just love that Beagle. Any guesses why???? So we spend the day in Camp Snoopy and the kids have a total blast. We did get them on the Calico Mine Ride and naturally the Calico Railroad sloop around the park. Our biggest mistake was the Mystery Lodge. Back in the day it was actually somewhat entertaining what with water that runs up hills and rooms that aren't what they seem. But, what in the world happened to that once fun optical illusion place? They put the "mystery lodge" in. No mystery there! It's ok, really. Elena did jump once or twice and the story was good but we were definitely disappointed.

So why Knotts? Well, to be honest, we have been going to the mouse house for years. We've had passes for as long as I can remember. Even with the many, and I mean many, price increases for both passes and parking. That place in Anaheim was our main source of entertainment. But it's really expensive and we realized our kids hadn't gotten to go to the other amusement parks or attractions in the area and were missing out. So we made the decision that this years pass would be Knotts. It was worlds cheaper to buy for a family of four then the mouse house and it was like a new adventure for the kids. Win-Win!

Something Antiquie from the old Calico Ghost Town

Today, since we had passes we took our time and didn't do nearly all the things we wanted to do. But we will be back. We were making plans for our next trip to the park. Next time Brian wants to eat at Pink's The Original Hot Dog For The Stars. They have such a snappy dog that is super yummy. One of the things we look forward to when the LA Fair is in full swing. BTW - We tend to just eat our way through the fair.... One of these days we may actually make it out to the Original Pink's but for now we will be happy with a local spot.

We are once again home and the kids are all tucked in and sleeping the night away. They totally enjoyed the day and are looking forward to tomorrows activity. I wonder what we are going to do tomorrow???? We are so very blessed by our little family!


So! Who else has passes???

See ya round like a donut!, SoCal Marisa