Monthly Archives: November 2016

LEGO, Photo-A-Day, Skylanders, Toys, Video Game, Vlog

Post Black Friday Shopping Trip

Green Arrow for LEGO Dimensions
Photo-A-Day #4246

We did no shopping on Black Friday. Instead we went to Edaville USA on the way home from the Cape. I had heard about a special item at Gamestop and I went out in search of that item today. I was looking for the Green Arrow figure for LEGO Dimensions. This was a special figure that was only available at San Diego Comicon. This figure went for a ton of money on eBay and now Gamestop would have some on hand for people buying LEGO Dimensions items. I went over to my local Gamestop and found that they did still have some of the figures. I had to buy something from LEGO Dimensions in order to get it but I found an item on clearance. This special limited edition figure was finally mine. I was very excited to get a copy, not only because it was Green Arrow but because the character is voiced by Chris Hardwick.

For Skylanders I knew that Target had Solar Flare Aurora out on Black Friday and so I went in search of it. I went to two of them and did not find one. Luckily I was able to snag it online through Target for the sale price of $10. I also knew that Toys R Us put out Legendary Pit Boss. I was able to get that and the 3rd and final Legendary Creation Crystal. I played Skylanders and used the Jingle Bell Chompy Mage that was sent to me from Activision. Still haven’t gotten my gameplay video up for that. Soon.

Family, Photo-A-Day, Travel, Vlog

A Day at Edaville – Christmas Spirit Awakening

Skip and the Wooden Flowers
Photo-A-Day #4245

Today we went to Edaville USA. We were hosted by Edaville USA in that they provided us with four passes to enter the park. Opinions of our visit are 100% our own.

Driving down the highway on the way back from our Thanksgiving holiday on Cape Cod the rain was coming down off and on. The sky was dreary and grey. Allison and I debated skipping going to Edaville USA because it looked like it was going to continue raining. We got to the exit and I just decided, let’s go and see what happens with the rain.

I’m very glad that we decided to go. It rained for about an hour but when we got there we went to the Carousel and rode that a couple times so we were not rained on. Then we went into the Old World Whittler and saw the amazing Russian Fan Birds that were made by Skip. He was very kind and patient with the kids. His work was beautiful, too.

After the Old World Whittling Shop we caught the first train we could and rode around Edaville. It was still light so the lights weren’t as awesome as they could be, so I knew we’d go and ride it again later. Despite it not being too dark the kids had a great time. They loved seeing everything on the train ride and got excited about so much.

After the train the kids wanted to go to the Ferris Wheel. So I went on with them and sate between them. It got cold while we were on the Ferris Wheel but it was fun to see the whole park from the top. Once we got off the Ferris Wheel the rain was gone. There would be no more rain the rest of the night. We hit the Nut Tree, Elephant ride and then headed over to Thomas Land.

Once in Thomas Land the kids were able to go on most of the rides on their own. We did go on the roller coaster as a family because Andrew needed and adult with him.

After a few rides the kids got a bit tired and we started to head out. We then saw that Thomas was going to pull the train and so we got on for another ride. This time it was dark out and the lights looked incredible! We had a nice ride and then it was time to leave. Before we left the kids wanted another ride on the Carousel and they begged us to go back to the Old World Whittling shop and visit Skip. They loved spending time there. I think that they were so fascinated by the old tools that he used to make his beautiful birds. Well, he also made flowers out of wood and he made each of the kids their own flower. Just because. It was a magical moment and so generous of Skip to take the time with my kids. You can see our adventure in the video below and then all our photos below.

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