San Diego Trip: Legoland!

This week, we did something uncharacteristic for our family: We pulled the girls out of school for a couple of days, and took a family vacation - just the four of us - to San Diego.

Why? Well, San Diego attractions run a promotion in October where kids go free, with a paying adult. We'd never taken a trip to Legoland. And Sea World is changing up its Shamu orca show next year, and I wanted my girls to see the show I grew up with.

So, we left school and work at lunchtime Wednesday and headed south, to the gorgeous city I grew up going to on vacation. The last time we went, Cora was two, so obviously it was Violet's first-ever trip.

We started by checking into the Legoland Hotel - a total splurge, but worth it for a once-in-a-childhood experience. More on that later.

On Thursday morning, we walked across the concourse to the Legoland park. Being a random Thursday in October, the crowds weren't too bad, and were able to see and do everything we wanted.

It was such a fun day! Legos everywhere, of course, and Stace and I had as much fun as the girls.

Lego has branched into many themes,
and several themes had their own section in the park, like the Friends area, Ninjago section and medieval castle region.

There were rides, model displays, play structures and a Lego museum showing the history of one of the world's most popular toys.

It was a great day out together, and I know the girls would love to go back someday.