Dear Conor,
I never thought we would be taking you to Story Land USA when you were only 7 months old but when we found out that the Fillip Family was going to be in North Conway on vacation at the same time Mommy and Daddy had some time off we decided that it would be a fun place to visit with them. Jill knew that there were a few things that you and Ryan could do and there would be lots of things to look at so we said "why not" and off we went! (A big Thank-You to Grandma Janet who came to play with Hunter so we could take this trip).
We went for the last three hours of the day as we didn't want to commit to an entire day and if you really liked it we would be able to go back again as you get a free pass to come back another time in the season if you arrive within the last 3 hours.
You slept the entire ride there so you missed out on the sights but it meant that you were very refreshed when we arrived. After a quick diaper change in the car and some sunblock you were ready for the park.
Our first stop once in the park was a visit with Humpty Dumpty who welcomed you to Story Land and told you all the important things. You weren't so sure about him but you were safe with Daddy.
After meeting Humpty we went to the nursery rhyme section of the park - there was so much to see and do there!
 |
| We visited Mistress Mary |
 |
| You saw the Old Woman in the Shoe - but we didn't let her keep you! |
This was a special tree in the Nursery Rhyme Area where you could leave your name to show you had been to the park - so we did!
You should always get a little education while on vacation - we visited the little red school house and saw the teacher (who made us miss Auntie Cathlin)
Then it was time to visit with Baby Beluga.
 |
| Posing with Baby Beluga |
 |
| Touching BB - he was cold to the touch but very smooth |
 |
| One last picture! |
Then it was off to the live animal part of the Nursery Rhyme park. This was Peter Rabbit - his sisters were real rabbits who were minding their mother at the front of the garden.
We also saw the three little pigs and their houses of straw, sticks and brick and then it was off to see the 3 billy goats and the scary troll from under the bridge.
 |
| Conor watching the goats and being watched by the Troll! |
 |
| Two of the three goats |
 |
| You became a leprechaun! |
We also saw that the three little bears had gone out into the woods so we stopped to see their home. We only went on the first floor into their kitchen where you tried out Baby Bear's chair and declared that it was "just right"! We thought we heard the bears coming back so we hurried out of their home fast!
 |
| This chair is "Just Right"! |
Then it was time to meet the Fillip Family......
First we decided that we had to go and see Cinderella. She was taking up residence in the castle. It was a little bit of a walk to get there. First we had to go over the bridge past the swan boats and then up the long driveway.
 |
| walking over the bridge |
 |
| and past the swan boats |
Once we arrived at the castle you were able to sit on the Throne.....
And then you got to meet the Princess Cinderella! You really seemed to like her. You touched her dress several times and crawled right up to her. She was a little nervous about picking you up as she was afraid you would cry but you sure showed her that you were not scared....but that she should consider you her "Knight" in shinning armor!
After visiting Cinderella we went back down the driveway and over the bridge to the Merry-go-Round. We found three empty horses all together so you, Ryan and Sophie could ride side-by-side.
 |
| Riding Your Horse like a Pro! (Mommy is ducking behind it - can you find her?) |
 |
| Sophie and Ryan |
 |
| Mommy and Conor |
After the Merry-go-Round we went to the bigger rides section of the park where Sophie, her Daddy, and Mommy went on a Roller Coaster. Then it was time to find a ride for everyone. We ended up at the farm tractors. While we waited in line - Sophie tickled your feet!
 |
| tickle tickle Conor |
 |
| tickle tickle Mommy |
 |
| Conor's tractor has arrived! |
What we didn't know was that you would be able to sit up front in the tractor and drive it yourself (they had a seatbelt and your sitting skills were solid - a few weeks earlier and you would have had to ride in my lap).
 |
| Farmer Conor |
 |
| Driving the Tractor |
 |
| Beep Beep |
 |
| This picture is adorable but it also makes me sad because in it I see you as a teen driving your first car :( |
 |
| Your happy passengers! We were sitting directly behind you. |
 |
| Approaching the Barn - careful on the turn! |
 |
| Pulling back into the parking area - thanks for the ride Conor! |
We went on the tractor again with just Jill and Ryan while the Daddies took Sophie on a big girl ride - then it was time for a snack while she went on another fun ride. You and Ryan played and watched her ride. It was fun to watch you watch the big fishes fly through the air and smile when we pointed out Sophie to you.
We had now been at the park for a while and it was almost closing time so we all decided to ride the Ferris Wheel together. But, the man in charge said that we were too many people (apparently it goes by people first, weight second) so we had to split up and ride in different balloons. Here is a quick picture of Sophie from when our balloon passed hers!
It was a very long day but it was a good day. We hope to be able to go back again this year before the park closes so that we can have some more family fun. Next year maybe we will even get to go with the Fillip Family again and make it a summer tradition until you guys are too big for the park!
You slept most of the ride home Conor and then when we got home you played for a bit before going back to sleep - you were one worn out baby but I hope you had a lot of fun!
xoxo
Mommy
