StoryLand, NH and Maine

This weekend we went to StoryLand  and Maine for a super kid friendly vacation.  My kids will not stop talking about it for a long time because I know it has been one of our absolute favorites.  First we went to StoryLand in NH without the Daddies.  Yes there were four Mommies and eight kids ages four and under!  Luckily Kara and Amy's in laws (Karen and Joe) came to the park as well because I don't know what we would have done otherwise.  We basically had an entire day care with us!  At the same time the park is perfect for this.  Very clean and family friendly so babies Elin and Nate could have their Moms full attention.

Richie's favorite rides were the bigger kid roller coasters.  As scared as he was, he continued to ride them and was so proud of himself.  Angela just went with the flow and went on any ride she was tall enough for.  Haley Larson (or maybe Joe!) wins for biggest smile.  I wasn't sure her face would go back to normal on the tea cups!  Maddie was super funny as usual.  She refused to go on any rides until she saw Cinderella's castle.  We finally made it up there and a "real" Cinderella was in it.  The girls were awestruck and gave her big hugs.  Maddie said it was a dream come true (her words).  My kids wouldn't even go in the building!

On Saturday all of the families (including the Dads) hit the Saco river for some relaxing in the sun.  I can't believe I don't have any pictures of this because it was priceless to see all of the kids romp on the beach together.  Digging in the sand, searching for tadpoles, showing off their swimming skills and just plain enjoying the summer!

Richie hasn't put the park map down and made me make a list of all of the rides we went on.  Next we have to make the list of the ones we are going to hit next year.  Thank you to the two Harding families, the Larsons and Karen and Joe for such a memorable vacation.  We are SO LUCKY to have friends that are so dear to us we consider them family!   I am not sure some of the kids actually realize they are not all cousins!







Angela, Eden, Haley, Maddie, Paker and Richie

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Kara said…
I love that picture from the stairs! Already looking forward to next time!
July 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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