Fairyland

This is a place that Eddy and I both remember going as kids.  I've taken Ryan once before, and it truly is a great place for kids.  The best part...everything is kid sized.  And it's in the heart of downtown Oakland, so it's always an eclectic mix of people both in and around the park.  Ryan is still on the young side to understand all of the fairy tales that accompany each activity, but we got him his own key this trip and he loved putting it in each of the boxes to "unlock" the story...he just wouldn't stand still to listen to the fairy tale after it started playing.  Oh well, we'll just have to go back.
Last week Eddy got to have his one last week of freedom before #2 arrives, and he flew to Vegas for a week of golfing and hanging out poolside with a group of guys.  So on our way to the airport for Eddy to fly out, we stopped at Fairyland so Ryan could get his wiggles out.  I think all 3 of us had fun.
And as for Ryan and myself, we did great at home without Daddy...although we both missed him terribly.  And it was really really nice to have him around again when he got back.

the entrance to the park, through the Old Lady's shoe

Who says you have to be 4 to go down the dragon slide?  Ryan LOVED it, and man that slide is fast