Legoland, Deutschland!

I have fond memories of visiting Legoland in Denmark when I was a kid.  And now they have one in Germany, so we decided to take Luna last Thursday, which was a public holiday.  Only half of southern Germany was there with us...

Tess decided it was time to break out the carrier and give it a whirl on my svelte husband.

Some friends of ours joined us with their two little ones.  Was the perfect way to split up when it came time to take the older ones on rides.  Although the stroller set risked a bit of ennui setting in!

In addition to the rides, there were tons of fun play attractions, too.

The moms braved the pirate ship and a slightly tilted stomach post-ride.

Everybody got wet on the water fight ride.

That's Bas and Alex waving back there...

Paresh was brilliant with the kids while we waited for food.

And all agreed the best part was the actual "Legoland."  A miniature version of almost all the big attractions in Germany made entirely out of legos.  Very much like Madurodam (See post HERE) but ALL lego!

Many of the cars, buses and trains all moved, of course.

This version of the Allianz Football stadium in Munich is apparently the largest Lego structure in the world - based on number of pieces used...

Naptime.

Frankfurt skyscrapers...

Alex and Paresh decided they liked our Christmas card last year so much they wanted to get a family picture in front of Neuschwanstein for their own card this year... and Luna decided she wanted to be in it, too.

Then we found the water park section.

Little Indie was unbelievably brave with the huge water geyser features!

And so irresistible to the camera operator!

I was watching and waiting... just knew she would eventually get it!  And she did, but after a few stumbling dazed seconds, she recovered and headed right back in for more!

They have a huge Star Wars thing going on... perfect for the BIG kids.

Thoroughly tired and ready for the long drive home!

And at this point of the day I am always reminded of this Norman Rockwell painting, depicting the family day trip - before and after... one of my favorites...