39 Days of Summer- Drive In Movies

Family Bonding in the Dark

Well we have been trying to get to the Van-Del Drive-In Theatre for about two weeks now. The first time we ventured that way, it was closed. Not open everyday. Second time we scheduled to go it poured down rain. But tonight was the night! Perfect weather and two great movies- Despicable Me 3 and Cars 3. 

We loaded up the SUV with everything we thought we needed. Two sleeping bags and two pillows. We packed a small cooler with some drinks. We arrived around 8:35 p.m. WAY TOO EARLY. Newbies. We parked toward the front when I noticed all the SUV's were parked further back. Jeremy suggested maybe it was harder to see. We got out the pamphlet. Yep, we parked by the wrong colored markers. Only cars could be parked that close so we moved back. We got lucky enough to park beside Olivia's friend from dance class. They were also first timers at the drive-in. It helped to have others in the same newbie boat!

When the first movie started, there were at least 15 minutes of previews. By this time it was 9:30 p.m. or so. Kids were already starting to get tired! They laid in their sleeping bags and we put down the seats so it made lots of room. It was SO hard and uncomfortable. We said next time we would bring folding lawn chairs! Live and learn. 

The kiddos made it through the first movie, but about 5 minutes into Cars 3 Olivia was out and about 20 minutes later Isaac was out too. Jeremy and I had not seen Cars 3 yet so we stayed and watched the end. It ended at 1:30 a.m. WOWZERS.... we're too old for this! Everyone had a great time and the kids are already asking to go back again. It was a good time and it didn't cost too much. It was $21 for our entire family. Look up your nearest drive-in and treat yourself to a movie!