Monday, October 1, 2012

Birthday

 For my birthday we went to Great Park in Irvine.  It's a new park that they are building on the old El Toro Air Base.  
  
We rode on a balloon ride.  It took us up 400 ft.

 That's the parking lot on top of the old runway.

The kids both did really well. 
 
 

They also had a kids play area (with misters).

 in the bat cave


Then we rode the carousel.
 
 
 
 
 
 

They had big beautiful palm trees.
 
a fun bike rack

They converted an old airplane hanger into the visitor's center. They also had a museum telling the history of the air base.
 Afterwards we did a little shopping at a nearby mall.

Then we went home to try out the ice cream maker I got!

 Lovin' some pumpkin pie ice cream!

 Flowers from Brian!
It was a wonderful day!  Thanks to all the family and friends that sent birthday wishes!

3 comments:

Swimming Grandma said...

Maryn's birthday looked like a great day! The ice cream sounds delicious!!
Fun park!

Alpine 12th Getting Prepared said...

What a sweet little family! Looks like Maryn had a special birthday!

Christenson Family Blog said...

Happy late birthday Maryn! It looks like you guys had a great day!