The drive-in

Peter's birthday is Monday, but we won't get to go do anything just for him that night because Sophie has her piano recital. So we suggested Saturday night. He picked the drive in. To see the new Disney movie Up. What an adventure!! We put Gavin to bed at home with Grandma and Grandpa and the rest of us prepared for a long and fun night. We got a great parking spot and had fun laying all our blankets and pillows out in the back of the van and claiming our spots for the movie. It was funny how it all worked out and Max ended up sitting in his car seat, strapped in so he couldn't wiggle around!! It worked out perfectly. The kids loved the bags I made with names on them full of pre-popped popcorn. And it was fun for them to run around a bit before it got dark enough. Max thought the hood of the van looked like a slide and had fun sliding down. Great birthday activity Peter. The only problem came AFTER the movie when they wanted to stay for the second feature (Hannah Montana). It didn't start till after 11pm and they were wide awake!! We were the mean parents and said no. And it was a good thing. They were conked out in less than five minutes of driving home! We are so doing this again this summer. Why haven't we ever gone before as a family...