Sunday, May 22, 2011

Knott's Berry Farm 2011

Today we had a belated birthday celebration for Ryan (who turned 19 on may 13). Our family of 5 plus Dan's mom went to Knott's Berry Farm for the day! We had so much fun! When we first got there we split up in three groups so we could each do rides that fit us. Grandma Mary and Jason headed to Camp Snoopy. Dan and Nathan did Boomerang, Xcelerator and Extreme Scream. Ryan and I bit the bullet and rode the suspended Silver Bullet ride. We also went on Jaguar and Montezuma's Revenge. Knott's has changed so much since I was a kid. There are so many rides (mostly roller coasters) in a small area.
After we met up we headed to mrs. Knott's Country Kitchen for a fabulous late lunch/early dinner. We had to wait in line to be seated, but it was worth the wait (and the cost). I have such fond memories of the country kitchen and going with my family as young girl. I was thrilled to experience it with my own children.

After eating we went on the Ghost Rider- oh my goodness! That was the most insane ride. All 6 of us rode on it- Mary and I held on to each other for dear life, but the boys loved it. we then went on another one of my favorites- The Log Ride and the Calico Train. After those we all went on The Pony Express- a very interesting ride, but fun too. We wrapped up our day with one more ride- The Xcelerator. You go 80 mph in 2 or 5 seconds. It shoots you straight up in the air and then plunges you down with a wicked corkscrew. Needles to say, Mary and Jason were back in Camp Snoopy on the carousel while we were risking our life, but we all met up and headed out a bit after 7pm. It was a full day, but awesome all around.

It is days like these that I feel so overwhelmed with love and gratefulness for all that God has blessed me with. I love my family so much!!

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