crowds...no problem

typically, a crowded theme park is not my idea of a fun day....however, thanks to a friendly invitation from my friend jennifer, it was a very relaxing and fun-filled day. it was a very atypical one for us...we have not been to busch gardens in probably about a year and we usually go for only a few hours, but this time we got there basically at opening and did not get home until dinner time. the boys legs were sore and owen had a bad blister, but they loved the day! i think since my sister's family and ours decided to do the year passes, it allowed us to feel like whatever we did not accomplish in one day, we had a year to do later on. but in all reality, we really did do most everything we had hoped to. bumper cars was a treat for the boys and grace loved the miniature train ride. my favorite was the main train ride where we were within arms distance it felt from so many amazing animals of africa. for lunch, we were able to eat while getting a last bit of the holidays with their christmas show...that was great and then i was able to enjoy a nice cold beer with jennifer (her one stipulation for the visit was sharing a beer--not a problem). and to end the day, ice cream sundaes on the way out...could not have been better! the kids had so much fun with their friends and cannot wait to return...they keep saying "mommy, we can go WHENEVER we want"....honestly i say, "yep, you are right!"