GILROY FUN!

Are any of you familiar with the "garlic capital of the world?"

Gilroy, California is KNOWN for it's production of garlic. They even have an annual Garlic Festival that was once televised on the Food Network a few years back.

Well, nestled in that little town (which is about 45 minutes from us) is also a family theme park geared toward kids 13 and under. It's called Gilroy Gardens.

I was blessed to have won tickets from my friend who was giving away five of them on Facebook! A couple of days later, her sister was unable to go, so she mailed me her three tickets! It was perfect because we didn't have to buy any extras, and we were able to invite Miranda's friend, Michele, with us. That is a savings of at least $300!!

We skipped church on Sunday morning because that was the only time we'd be able to go, and to make the most of our time. The girls had to be back at church by four for choir practice, and we didn't want to feel rushed to leave.

But, just like I've stated before, there has to be some type of drama when we go out.

It's inevitable.

As soon as we entered the park, Danny was covering his mouth with his hands and was gagging.

OH NOOO!!!!

We knew what was coming. Or should I say, "Going!"

Yup...talk about vomit all over his arms and face. It probably would have been all over his shirt if he still didn't have his face covered with his hands. As soon as we got him cleaned up, we were ready to have some fun!

No, he wasn't sick, he was nauseated from sitting in the back of the Suburban while stuffing his face with McDonald's right before we got there.

And yes, I came prepared. He already had a change of clothes in the car.

Mommy's smart like that (heehee).

Miranda, Michele, & Veronica waiting patiently while Danny is getting cleaned up.

Annoyed? That's how they look, huh? Still waiting for Dad to finish cleaning up Danny in the bathroom.

The first ride the girls' went on. Well, the "tweens" went on for Veronica's sake. Can you see her head on the far left?

Yah, let's pick up the pace! The girls are somewhere in the middle there.

My babies! Poor Danny, he was TOO TALL to get on the next ride. Veronica had to ride with some random girl around her age.

Yee Haw!!! Isaiah & Hubby

Some happy...some not. Hmm. Waiting in the heat for the hot air balloon ride.

And this is not a hoax. They really are in one!!

Doesn't Miranda look more than excited to be on this ride?

Beautiful landscaping. You could walk behind the greenery there and stand under the waterfall. I was going to walk through it but I didn't want to get my camera, purse, and hair wet.

Isn't that pretty?

This was a major greenhouse with butterflies inside. I'm glad one didn't land on me or I would have screamed!

Me & Daniel waiting for everyone to get off the roller coaster. He didn't want to ride on it.

Gotta have the cotton candy!!

And finally, there was no way they were leaving without getting on the Garlic Twirl!

We left after the kids got off this ride, and when we were about 10 minutes away, Miranda realized she didn't have her cell phone on her. We drove back to the park and they asked Lost & Found if anyone turned in her phone.

Wasn't there.

I called T-Mobile and put a suspension on her phone so nobody could use it. If it doesn't turn up in their L&F by tomorrow, I'll have to order her a new one. Thank goodness we got insurance for it. Our kids are VERY responsible with their cells, so she didn't get in trouble for losing it there. Inconvenient, yes, but just another lesson learned to be more careful.

But, all in all..it was a fun afternoon (even with the drama).