Non Camping-Camping Trip

A couple weekends ago we were all set to go camping. We basically had our bags packed ready to head out the door (okay, it was the night before we were supposed to leave), that we decided to change our plans. California was set to get a big storm in the Sierra Mountains where we were headed, and both Grant and Emma were just getting over (or now we know, on their way to) being sick. So we jumped on the computer and made plans to go to Gilroy Gardens.
It is a fun little amusement park/garden park for kids 10 and under. We took Emma when she was Grants age and she LOVED every minute of it. It is clean, has lots of shade, and PLENTY of rides for a 3 and 6 year old. Here are a few shots of the actual grounds. Some people just go there to see the amazing trees, flowers, etc:


I think they went on EVERYTHING in the park at least 1 time. And Emma and I rode the Banana Ride 4 times in a ROW!! And Grant rode the Snake Roller Coaster 6 times!!


Grant in his glory.........


(I just learned how to use the collage feature on Picasa, can you tell? I promise not to use them in EVERY post. I was just so far behind it was a quick way to post a lot of pictures at one time)