ScoutJ’s 11th Birthday

This year to celebrate ScoutJ turning eleven he chose to go on an adventure with DaddyJ. They jetted off to Los Angeles to enjoy the world’s highest dropper at Six Flags, Universal Studios and a game at the LA Dodgers! It was the first time that DaddyJ has traveled with ScoutJ solo. After a few hundred reminders to keep an epi-pen on them at all times, to change their clothes and to try to eat a vegetable that was not on a burger, they were off on their Four Day adventure!

  It was an adventure to remember. It began with their arrival in LA, renting a convertible silver Mustang, a stop at 7-11 for slurpies to beat the heat on the way to the nearest In-and-Out burger! What a way for the boys to kick the party off. After that it was time to check into the hotel and end the night with an order of carrot cake n’milk.

The next day, ScoutJ’s actual birthday, they set off to Universal Studios for a VIP tour. This was a great way to ride some rides, learn how a number of movies were made and enjoy a delicious lunch. While there, ScoutJ learned that he had many classic movies to watch when he got home including: Jurassic Park, Jaws, War of the Worlds, Water World (ugh) and the Terminator movies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That evening the boys headed to Dodger Park to see ScoutJ’s first MLB baseball game. Thankfully, he got some great advice from his tour guide at Universal and he knew in advance that the ideal number of Dodger Dogs to consume is 1.5! Now, this being his birthday and his first game, the boys sat in the Club sections which allowed them to gorge themselves on yummy junk food while sitting one row up from the field. It was certainly a birthday that ScoutJ will always remember!

 

The following day, the boys were off to see the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and the Guinness World Records museum. It was a slightly more relaxing day after the big birthday adventure day.

 

For their final day in LA, the boys were off to Six Flags Magic Mountain to ride the world’s highest dropper, 5 seconds of free fall and some roller coasters that are still giving DaddyJ nightmares! It was an amazing time for ScoutJ and he reveled in the fun of the rides and watching DaddyJ’s heat beat almost out of his chest while sweating buckets.

 

The boys came back from their trip having had an amazing time together bonding on their adventures. There is nothing like a trip and one-on-one time to bring you together. Thanks for making ScoutJ’s 11^th birthday such a memorable one Daddy.

Xxoo

Meanwhile back at home, I was enjoying a great time with BrownieJ. We enjoyed her first pedicure together, complete with little painted flowers on her big toe and dinner at Brewster's. There were sleepovers in Mommy’s bed, watching movies until too late and generally enjoying our time together. Girl time was great!