Knott What We Expected!

What was supposed to be a fun day at Knotts Berry Farm turned into a long drive home! We had planned this day with friends and it didn't quite turn out how we expected. We, our family, The Johnson Family, The Rathbun Family, The Kuhs Family and The Deering Family, all decided to take a trip and have some fun! The Rathbun Family had already made it to the park while the rest of us sat in traffic due to California's wildfires. We left the house around 8am and didn't make it to the park until Noon, it should have only been a 2 1/2 hour drive! We got into the park and the ash began to fall!! We didn't quite make it around the first corner when a piece of ash fell into Jenny and Brittany's eyes. We decided to hit up the gift shop we were standing next to to get each of the kids a pair of sunglasses so nothing would get in their eyes. After that, we met up with our other friends. Hit up one ride, played a few games then decided that the conditions were too much for the little ones. We parted ways with our friends and headed home after about two hours in the park! We left around 2:30pm and didn't make it home until 10pm! Again, this drive is only supposed to be a 2 1/2 hour drive!!! We ended up having to head south in order to go north to get home! It was a very hectic day but the way I looked at it....at least we had a home to go home to! As we drove up and down numerous streets trying to find a way out we saw people standing on corners watching as fires crept up over mountain tops coming closer to their homes. I pray those people still have a place to call home! The drive was nothing compared to what they must have been feeling and going thru! All in all, we enjoyed our time at the park and made it safely home. We'll try again another day, LOL!

I didn't take many pictures but here are a few from the day...

These are our friends...Jordan, Jenn and John on a wild ride!

This did like 6 flips in a row!!

Jason and Cindy

Jess and Cindy taking a quick pic before leaving!

Lucky to have these two!!

Aaron and Jason

When we got to the park the sky was blue. In a matter of two hours this is what it looked like!

This is one of the many fires...this one in Yorba Linda. 7 fire trucks went whizzing past us for this one!!

Please pray for the families in S. California. There are many fires and there still continues to be random ones breaking out. There has already been a lot of property loss/damage as well as deaths. Please pray for the families who have suffered a loss whether it's property or life. Also, pray for the firefighters...they need strength to make it thru! God Bless all those affected!!