We really enjoyed ourselves at Knott's Merry Farm on Sunday. It was gloomy and rainy but with great company and with awesome things to do... good times simply happen.
First stop: Private viewing of "Gift of the Magi" in the historic Knott's Birdcage Theatre.
One of the actors in the play gave an introduction and made jokes about mommy bloggers and us live blogging during the play. I thought it was hilarious. We all really enjoyed "Gift of the Magi" - even our 7 month old baby was captivated by the singing and dancing. I didn't hear one kid cry or whine. Shocking, I know! but thats how good it was! Duke said it was his favorite part of our Knott's trip. It is a beautiful story. This is a must-see.
Duke says he looks like The Once-Ler from The Lorax (I agree!)
Next: Visions of Sugarplums Reception.
Oh my. We walked in to the Wilderness Dance Hall (I always wondered how it looked in there) and the sweet smells tickled my nose. There was hot chocolate with all the fixins, fresh maple syrup lollipops, made-to-order filled churros, bread pudding and pretzels. And we could make gingerbread people with real gingerbread cookies or sugar cookies!
My husband Chris swore about the hot chocolate and helped himself to two cups. Now he's insisting I make hot chocolate at home but I bet it won't be as good as Knott's! We both fell in love with the filled churros. I went for a boysenberry churro and got him a strawberry one. SO GOOD! My friend Tee of ThatsITMommy.com & I watched the Chef doing something with syrup and ice and decided to try the maple syrup lollipops. Messy but addicting! You need one.
My son Duke and Tee's daughter Teagan!
See what happens when you encourage the hashtags #uglychristmassweater and #merryfarm on Twitter - a contest happens! That's Alma of fieldtripmom.com's ugly Christmas vest that everyone tried on. It won the contest! YAY!
After the reception, it was raining and we took the kids to Camp Snoopy where they rode Air Mail three times!!!
Last: "It's Christmas, Snoopy!" Ice Show in the Charles M. Schulz Theatre
This show is phenomenal! The skaters are first class! I really didn't expect to see so much amazing ice skating (We've seen other ice shows)
These snowmen made me laugh. So funny seeing them wobble around!
AMAZING!
I thought the falling snow was magical...
Until the live doves flew out and gathered at the Christmas tree! PHENOMENAL!
Knott's Merry Farm is pure magic.
"A Peanuts Holiday Parade" was cancelled because of the rain. And I had to rush home to take an exam so we missed the "Calico Christmas Tree Lighting" - It was so good hanging with blogger friends and their families, so thankful for Knott's for inviting us to experience their Holiday fun. There is a lot more to see, do, eat, ride! Create Holiday memories with your family this Holiday season!
Knott’s opens daily at 10 a.m. The park closes December 25 to allow its employees to spend Christmas with their families. For information about the day you plan to visit and available discounts, call (714) 220-5200 or click on www.knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app for your smartphone.
Disclosure: This is not a compensated post. I was invited to a media event. All thoughts are my own.
Labels: Buena Park, Christmas, Culture, Family Adventures, Family Fun, Filled Churros, Holidays, Kids, Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Merry Farm, Maple Syrup Lollipops, Santa, Southern California
