Gilroy Gardens

A few weeks back we had the chance to take the kids to Gilroy Gardens. Let me just tell you this place is a heaven for kids that are 3 -8 years of age. (Granted, we are big kids and enjoyed ourselves just as much)

We rode strawberries, goldfish and worms - it is a good size park for kids to explore we trees and greenery all around. While the park doesn't open til 11, we decided to try a morning trip and push the kids as far as we could in terms of nap. Everyone had a GREAT time.

Strawberries - I rode it and quickly reminded myself that I do not do spinning rides.
Sad that my kids didn't get sick but Mel and I...ugh.

We got to ride the merry-go-round

And the flying goldfish.
(this was Reese's favorite - she liked how Tanners fish kept chasing her)

And everyone got to be a fire chief for a moment.

Next we discovered the paddle boats. While we doubted our sanity about making three almost-three year olds wait in line so close to lunch... everyone did great.

life jacket - so we can be safe!

Tanner and Jeff crusin' for 'chicks'

After lunch we were off for more adventure. We ride to take a trip on the "rainbow jungle" (their name not mine)

We ended the day with a trip around the park via the train - and quickly made our way back to the car. 30 seconds later... you saw this.

yup. I'd say it was a success! Can't wait to go again!