Let's just call it a field trip.....

The boys didn't go to school today and I must admit, I felt a bit quilty as I called their school attendance lines. But I have to say, I believe in taking my children out of school anytime I want, as long as it doesn't hurt them academically. So because they are doing great in school, they deserved another trip to Knott's Berry Farm! This time Erin had to stay at school (it's just too hard to miss a day with her work load), Dee joined us, and Emmett was the only member of the Rock family who was willing to sacrifice the Chaparral CIF Finals football game to go with us.

The day didn't go quite a smoothly as last time, it rained briefly just as we got in the park and was much colder than we thought it would be. I also lost $30 that must have fallen out of my pocket early in the day - big bummer for me! But despite those glitches, we all had a great time!

Here are some highlights from the day:

The poor boys thought they were being tortured by having to go see Santa - but how else will Santa know what they want for Christmas??

Dee told Parker he could pick out anything he wanted for getting straight 5's (A's) on his report card. He missed his honor roll awards assembly today since we obviously weren't at school! Anyway, Parker found this cute little stuffed animal hedgehog in the Mystery Lodge gift shop and just had to have it! I'd say this boys is pretty easy to please! (the hedgehog has now been named "Magic") I love that Parker still wants his stuffed animals - it makes me feel like I still have a little boy!

Parker and Emmett took Dee on the Hat Dance

We went into the "bug house" and looked around for a few minutes. Just as the boys were getting ready to leave, we remembered that there were lots of cool things to see hidden in drawers throughout the room. So we spent at least another half hour checking out things like petrified wood, different animal hydes, fossils, and bones. This is the part that could definately be classified as a "field trip"!

Before we left, I dared everyone to hold a walking stick (something I would NEVER do myself). The boys were very hesitant, but Dee set the example by going and picking one right up and showing the boys how to do it - GO DEE! The boys were finally willing to try, but Bryant and Parker would only hold them on their sweatshirts - much more than I would do! EWWWWWW!

Here's my favorite ride picture. It's not very clear, but I love the interaction between Bryant and Parker. Sometimes I think they even like each other!