Return to Storyland

Dear Conor,

On September 8, 2012 we returned to Storyland.  The reason we went back was that when we went with the Fillip Family back in July we were able to get tickets for another full day because we arrived within 3 hours of the park closing.  Since we were in need of some family time (Mommy and Daddy had been working too hard at their jobs and taking shifts with you and family time is very important) we decided to reconnect as a family by going to Storyland with you and leaving the working world behind.  Grandma Janet was nice enough to watch Hunter for us so that we could go because he can't go to Storyland (thank you Grandma!).

You napped on the way so Daddy and I talked and listened to the radio.  You woke up as we were putting your stroller together so I changed you, put on your sunblock and off we went!

Mommy brought her new camera to practice taking pictures with - and our first stop was your first character meeting.  Curious George was sitting down greeting visitors and we decided to give it a try.  When it was your turn to see C.G. Daddy carried you up to him.  Daddy said that you grabbed his shirt real tight and held on - he didn't think that you were going to let go.  You didn't want to really look at C.G. nor did you want to get too close to him but you did NOT cry and that was a BIG plus!

Daddy - I'm not so sure about this

Mommy!!!!

Holding CG.'s hand

I was so proud of you for not crying and so were the people standing in line behind you!  The mommy even said she was shocked that you did not cry given it was your first time!

After C.G. we went for a little walk around the areas that we had not really visited when we were there last.  We saw Heidi's Grandfather's house in the mountains, visited the village where Cinderella was having tea with some young ladies, and took a back path into the rides area.  There we slowly made our way to the tractors that you had enjoyed so much on your first visit.  I did not get any pictures but Daddy did take a video of you driving!

After the tractors we went to your first theater production called "Farm Follies" it was all about what plants need to grow (water and sun and no bugs).  You really liked the animated puppets and all the lights and colors.

The stage

Posing with some of the 2-D characters

After the Farm Follies we went over the the nursery rhyme/fairy tale section of Storyland where we rode both the Swan boat AND the Merry-go-round.  The Swan Boat ride was very relaxing and you seemed to enjoy watching the butterflies get their color back as we participated in the story about Butterfly Island.  You liked the Merry-go-Round but not as much as the first time.  Both Daddy and I felt that it went a little faster this time - almost TOO fast!

Such a good Daddy - making sure you are all buckled in and ready for the ride.

Giving you a chance to do it youself but still there for support

Daddy and Conor

After the Merry-go-Round we looked in the shops and then played in the grass a little bit before it was time to go home.

I had a wonderful time at Storyland with you and Daddy my little man - you are a joy to spend time with and you bring out the BEST qualities in your Daddy!

Just one more because I love your little face!

xoxo
Mommy