Hollywood Connection

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Hollywood Connection

After our fun day last September at Hollywood Connection, I faithfully watched for another deal to come along. My intention was to take a group of boys for Ammon's birthday party. In the end, he wanted a more traditional party, and so we went, once again, as a family. It was a blast! My boys love miniature golfing so that was the first order of business.

Last time we went to Hollywood, we didn't even think to go skating. This time we were there longer and enjoyed getting the skates on. I was an avid skater in my childhood, so I still marvel that I have two boys who are so completely unstable on skates. It's my fault, though. They just don't get the exposure to it that I did. I am always thrilled to see them on skates. We've always done ice-skates in the past - I really think this may have been the first roller skating experience for them both!)

Of course we spent hours on the rides. The bumper cars was still a favorite. The boys loved the roller coaster too. When we went in September, I was healing from my back problems and was overly optimistic about things. For the most part it was OK, but I did hurt it on the roller coaster. Six months later I still struggle a lot with my back so I was a lot more conservative with what I did. Mostly I watched. This meant that the boys ended up going on things alone sometimes if Andy was on a different ride with the other child. I'm sad I couldn't sit next to him, but it was fun to watch Ammon ride the roller coaster all by himself. He is growing up so much! Later, Ammon and Peter rode together without either of us. I love what great friends they are. It was a really fun day!

1 comment:

The Ellis FamMarch 12, 2012 at 9:08 PM
I want to go. Let me know the next time they have a deal day. It looks like you had tons of fun.
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