Vala's 2012

Yup, this is Vala's (again).  As much as we hate to admit it, going here is becomming a fall tradition.  And, we're getting pretty good at making sure the day runs smoothly.  Tips to making your trip to Vala's a success: 

1.  Go on a Monday.  Do NOT go on a weekend.  You will wait for an hour just to park.  Go on a Monday (when the kiddos don't have school) and you will get 2nd row parking! 

2.  Even if it's raining when you leave your house, it may not be raining when you get to Vala's!  This will further deter the crowds and you'll be able to have your pick of the fun activities! 

3.  Pack an extra set of clothes (that is, if you have a toddler who is potty training and an infant who likes to blow out her diapers.)  Packing that extra set of clothes will ensure a good day no matter how many times you have to take a trip to the bathroom!  (And for us, the answer is 5.  Yes, we took five separate trips to the bathroom!)

So, by abiding by those tips, here is some of the fun that awaits you, should you decide to venture to the next best thing to Disney World (not really, but as far as pumpkin patches go, it's a kid's wonderland).

Any takers??

 

Ready for school!

So proud that he and Daddy made it through his first "haunted" house!

In the nursery-rhyme area--"there was an old woman who lived in a shoe.."

Emily pulling Cinderella and the Prince

Christian on his "hog" of a bike

A favorite place to be--the jumping pillows

Kari and Daddy having some fun on the pillows

Whaaaaaaa....

Down the super slide!

Super slide!

Watching the pumpkin throwing

Juliana when we arrived at Vala's...

And again when we left!  (She did wake up for the middle...she had a huge blow out and was awake for  a bit after that!)

Our picture by Mickey!  (Normally we get a family picture, but Juliana was asleep so we decided not to bother.)

Yay Vala's!