Legoland

After Disneyland we headed down to Oceanside for a few days.  On one of the days we went to Legoland.  This was our first time going, so we were excited.  Unfortunately, I was really disappointed.  I expected it to be the "Disneyland" of Legos, but it was just a regular theme park.  The best part of the day was seeing Ava have so much fun.  She made it worth it.  Ava loved the rides and wants to go back someday.  I don't think that will happen anytime soon.

I am grateful I took so many pictures during the day.  Looking back at the pictures helps me remember it was a fun day.  We made some good memories and had some quality time together.  I guess at the end of the day that is what is really important.

Ava in front of a Lego farm.  She pushed buttons to make the animals make noise.

This is Lego Las Vegas.  Ava and Rich just liked the pirate ship in the water.

Rich helping Ava drive a boat.

Ava determined to drive by herself.

Ava sharing fried apples with whip cream with Papa & Nonna.

Ava enjoyed playing at the playground inside the park.

Rich and I played with her.  It's been a long time since we all played at the park together.

A really long tunnel slide.

Rich and I both managed to squeeze down the slide.  It was cramped and Rich had a hard time getting out.

Pirate Princess.  She loved this sword.

Ava carried her sword around like a true pirate.

Rich helping Ava pan for gold.

Pirate Princess on her pig.

Ava touching a Lego butterfly.

While we drove we guessed what animals we might see made out of Legos.  Ava guessed her favorite bird the turkey vulture.  We all laughed because we didn't think that would be there.  Well, Ava guessed right.  We saw vultures on the garden walk and in the playground area.  She was excited.

Ava next to another one of her favorite animals, squirrels.  Once she told me she loves squirrels because they are beautiful.  She then went on to say she wanted to catch one in our backyard and eat it.  She learned that from Duck Dynasty.

Rich and Ava getting ready to drive a boat.  Ava actually drove it because they are not on tracks.

Most of the group in this shot.  My dad is in the yellow boat, then Rich & Ava in red, and my you can see my hand steering the blue boat.  My mom was somewhere behind me.

Watch out for the Pirate Princess.

Ava was so excited to see this guy.  She chased him down.

Ava driving for the first time.  She loved these cars because she actually got to drive.

Ava learned how to turn pretty well.  She drove these cars 3-4 times.  She would of kept going if we didn't make her move on.

Ava and I riding an airplane.

Ava and Rich working hard to pull themselves up the pulley.

Flying high in a helicopter.

Ava rode the fairytale boat with Papa & Nonna.

Ava asked Papa to go on the African Safari ride.

Rich and I had to ride by ourselves.

Rich driving by some mean Lego Crocs.

I was just trying to make Ava laugh.

Me being silly again.

Rich and Ava on the jumpy ride.

We raced down the giant slides a couple times.  I think Ava won both times.