Drive in movie theater...

the scene last night...
as we arrived at the theater and set up our space, no we weren't the only ones there, that is just an illusion by nightfall there were cars everywhere. While we waited for the sun to set we munched on popcorn, and hot dogs and a bit of chocolate. The lower the sun dropped the more blankets those die hard, going to watch the movie outdoor fans added in their attempt to stay warm. No I was not one of those fans, I was comfortable sitting inside my van, yes I did have a blanket, due to my window being down so those die hard outdoor fans could hear the movie. The first move began after 9pm. Yahaira was asleep before the preview started, soon after Rosie joined her, before the half way point Gracie was asleep too. The first move was Night at the Museum, for a sequel it was very good. Of course I missed the later bit of it since I too drifted off to sleep for awhile, I did awake in time to watch the last 10 minutes or so. The second movie was Star Trek, another awesome movie. It started after 11:30 which means it didn't finish until 1:45. We arrived home at about 2:40. Sigh, that made for a very short night, since the little wonder who fell asleep before 9pm last night was up at 7:30 ready to embrace her day. That is perhaps the only draw back to watching a movie at a drive in movie theater it just get really late, taking in two movies, and waiting for that sun to set. But it is so much fun to be able entertain so many ages, where you don't need to worry about talking or laughing during the movie, to simply experience watching a movie on a huge screen and be able to glance up to the star filled sky at the same time. Love listening to my little ones sleeping, while the older ones laugh and munch popcorn. Love watching how exciting it is to the little girls to put their pj's on in the van before the movie starts, and hear their giggles through out the night that they are at a theater in their pj's. Love the memories and stories they are gathering as their big sister Beckie paints their nails while waiting for that sun to set. Love being able to chat with the people in the car next to you, while you wait. Love hearing the opening music as the movie begins and the squeals of excitement as the wait is finally over. So despite the fact that today my butt is dragging I will go again and again, just to spend that little bit of time with a group of people who make it fun and make me smile.