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I I love the pictures from Hannibal! Yo really do have a lot of great things around you to do.
Legoland, yeah that should be a hit! Did you know that you can't visit Legoland unless you're with a child? I think there's one night a week they let unaccompanied "adults" in.
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Not even close to boring! I'm sure you guys can do the drive alright, but if it gets to be too much, pull over and take a nap somewhere lighted and open, like a Wal-Mart. Brenda says crunchy stuff helps keep her awake, and I do believe she is right! She makes up a snack mix once in a while that I can just pig out on if I get sleepy!
When you wrote about Hannibal, it hit home to me cause I was just through there, as you know!
LegoLand is OK, and Brenda says we have to go to US when we take our grandson down, because they have more for boys... I'm not sure I agree, but we'll see...
I like the Kindles and the Amazon card is a good idea for the boys to make them their own.
I'm so happy that you get to meet up with Cam and Luke again!
Crunchy snacks on the list! Thanks Kenny!
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Can't wait to hear all about Lego Land. Great plans & how great to see Cam & Luke.
Thanks! I hope we can give a good review of Legoland.
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I I love the pictures from Hannibal! Yo really do have a lot of great things around you to do.
Legoland, yeah that should be a hit! Did you know that you can't visit Legoland unless you're with a child? I think there's one night a week they let unaccompanied "adults" in.
Funny that you mention the great stuff we have when I just read an article that St. Louis was named the deadliest city to live in.
I did see that somewhere - some guy was ticked because of it! It is listed on the website - not in your face but it is on there.
No way is this boring, Kelly! I love all the detours into your home-based events and explorations. I don't see how St Louis got onto a list of deadliest places to live because it seems to me, you could keep busy every weekend of the year. I know you've got me convinced I need to visit and MO was never on my list of must-see states before. Every time you update about something you've done with the boys I add something to my list-- now I really want to go to Hannibal!
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No way is this boring, Kelly! I love all the detours into your home-based events and explorations. I don't see how St Louis got onto a list of deadliest places to live because it seems to me, you could keep busy every weekend of the year. I know you've got me convinced I need to visit and MO was never on my list of must-see states before. Every time you update about something you've done with the boys I add something to my list-- now I really want to go to Hannibal!
Well thank you Laurie! Maybe I should start a blog on all the things there are to do in and near St. Louis. And the deadliest was a combiniation of crime and natural disasters - we're still not sure how we got ranked the highest.
There won't be any excursions this weekend unless you count my Mom & I braving the openeing of a new outlet mall Saturday morning. They do have a Disney outlet though! So excited about that!
I your plans! This TR is totally NOT boring girl! I wish Dh would agree to a road trip, but I don't think it'll ever happen I'm also jealous about Legoland My oldest would think he's too "cool", my 9 yo would love it, but by the time we ever get around to planning a trip with LL, he may be too "old" smh...
I can't wait to see all your pictures of it!
There won't be any excursions this weekend unless you count my Mom & I braving the openeing of a new outlet mall Saturday morning. They do have a Disney outlet though! So excited about that!
OOO!! Hope there are lots of good finds there! Good luck!
I think those are great plans and this PTR isn't boring at all! By the way, I don't think you're crazy for getting them Kindles. My 4 year old has his own Kindle Fire HD too. It was supposed to be mine, but after 2 weeks I lost custody. He loves it.
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Love the Ursula dogs!!! Looks like a great trip to Hannibal, MO. The plans sound great so far. Hope the kids are able to sleep on the drive!
I hope they can sleep too! We were trying to tell Dylan how long it is. Mike told him 32 tv shows and I told him 8 movies - he was like !
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I your plans! This TR is totally NOT boring girl! I wish Dh would agree to a road trip, but I don't think it'll ever happen I'm also jealous about Legoland My oldest would think he's too "cool", my 9 yo would love it, but by the time we ever get around to planning a trip with LL, he may be too "old" smh...
I can't wait to see all your pictures of it!
Thank you! I'm excited to try Legoland and I'll try to take a ton of pictures!
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OOO!! Hope there are lots of good finds there! Good luck!
Thanks! Me too! The 1st 500 customers get a free gift Saturday.
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I think those are great plans and this PTR isn't boring at all! By the way, I don't think you're crazy for getting them Kindles. My 4 year old has his own Kindle Fire HD too. It was supposed to be mine, but after 2 weeks I lost custody. He loves it.
Mike got upgraded to the Kindle Fire HD, Lukas gets his regular Kindle Fire. My Mom got a great deal on the HD version from someone that was selling it, but I didn't really want the boys to have that version so Mike took one for the team. Like it was hard!
Wow! Only just caught up with this and it has been such fun reading it all. Your movie and dinner ideas are awesome! Our boys will be very similar ages when we cruise next December so I cannot wait to hear all about the cruise! Happy planning.
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What great updates and plans so far! How did the book report go? Patrick just brought home his first night's worth of homework.
Here's a Kindle Fire tip you may already know - the plug to recharge? It's the same size as a standard Verizon cell phone (non-I phone). When we travel, I take my phone cord and our car charger for our phones so I can alternate between the Kindle and the phone. Also, if you leave the wi-fi setting off unless you're using it, it will make the batteries last longer - especially helpful on a long car trip
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Your pre-cruise days sound fun - except driving down - yuck - too long.
I bought a Kindle in the spring and Evan loves it. I bought him kid size ear buds, best investment and a shock absorbing cover. It is soft foam that fits around the kindle, not a case but much more protective to drops . You can search on Amazon, both well worth it.
I'm taking Evan to Legoland on our next visit so you'll need to pass along any great tips. I'm afraid if we don't do it this trip he will outgrow it by our next visit. Evan got TOTALLY into Lego lasts year and since Dylan is a year younger than Evan - that sounds about right. I don't think they can really follow the instructions or have the dexterity to make them until they are about 5-6 years old. Let’s just say last year was a very "Lego" Christmas and Birthday.
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And the deadliest was a combiniation of crime and natural disasters - we're still not sure how we got ranked the highest.
your plans! This TR is totally NOT boring girl! I wish Dh would agree to a road trip, but I don't think it'll ever happen 
I'm also jealous about Legoland 
My oldest would think he's too "cool", my 9 yo would love it, but by the time we ever get around to planning a trip with LL, he may be too "old" smh...
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