Weekend Family Outing FAIL

Sometimes, we try to make the kids happy. You know, do things they like - like give them toys, food and take them on outings we believe they'll enjoy. We think that this will bring joy, laughter, love and appreciation into our lives. Sometimes, we're wrong.

When we saw that a helicopter show was coming to town, we thought: "Hey! Our kids love helicopters! That would be so awesome! Let's go!" So we loaded on sunscreen, donned hats and packed up plenty of snacks and water for the trek to the Valley. Not because we so much wanted to, of course, but because, well, we love those kids.

And those kids? When they got to where all the cool helicopters, parachuters and military-style vehicles were? They complained. They were hungry, and tired, and hot. They did not enjoy themselves, and we did not get to enjoy them enjoying themselves. Instead, we all got to get mad and impatient with each other, then I got to drive home an hour in traffic, in the heat, on an empty stomach while everyone else fell asleep. Yeah, good times.

Despite this, we took some photos that make it look like a cool outing. But I'll always remember it as an EPIC FAIL.