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The whole gang is back together discussing work, life and crazy parenting stories.  We sent our friend Jenny Coyle to check out Queen Mary’s Chill (info and pics below) and are furiously getting ready for the rest of the holidays.

CHILL ATTRACTIONS:

* ​​NEW Light up the night and follow The Queen down the rabbit hole this holiday season with the all-new interactive and digitally immersive Alice in Winterland, a 14,000-square foot walk-through adventure. Experience larger than life lanterns as you venture with Alice and friends into the Hall of Doors, the White Rabbit’s Kitchen, Mad Hatter’s Work Shop, the infamous Tea Party, Hedge Maze, Caterpillar Garden and the newest addition to the beloved story, Queen of Diamonds.

* Grab a tube and barrel down the 150-foot, two-story Glacier GlideTubing Run.

* NEW Experience a one-of-a-kind interactive bar with RFID technology featuring Winterland Vodka Flights and Magical Martinis in the all-new Magic Mushroom Martini Bar. 

* Lace up some ice skates and glide upon The Looking Glass Rink, a 6000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink under the stars.

* Visit North Pole Post to pen letters to Santa

* Test your trimming skills with Crafty the Elf by trimming your very own stocking at Santa’s Stocking Stop

* Build the ultimate hot coco in a souvenir mug at the Cocoa toppings bar and nestle up with Mrs. Claus for story time at  C’s Sips and Stories

* Treat the littles to Candy Lane Bounce Houseand The World’s Largest Rocking Horseride

* Beware of Snow flurries throughout the day: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

* Stroll through Holly Groveand take photos in front of the larger than life CHILL Christmas Tree while taking in the sounds of the season on North Pole Point Stage

* Capture memories in Claus Cottagefor pictures with the big man in red himself.

* Decorate Gingerbread with Ginny the Gingerbread and The Singing Baker hourly in the life size Gingerbread House

* Test your shooting skills in the Tinsel Toy & Paint: Paintball Shooting Gallery

* Sit back for an exhilarating ride on Polar Express 4-D Experiencein The Queen Mary’s state of the art 4-D theater

* Start your Saturday morning with Pajama Breakfast with Santain Royal Salon on the Promenade of Trees aboard the ship from 9am – 12pm. Decorate gingerbread, photos and stories with Santa, live entertainment, carolers and more!

WHEN:

Select dates and times from November 23, 2016 to January 8, 2017.

WHERE:

The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 you can find more information on their website here.

The whole gang is back together discussing work, life and crazy parenting stories.  We sent our friend Jenny Coyle to check out Queen Mary’s Chill (info and pics below) and are furiously getting ready for the rest of the holidays.

CHILL ATTRACTIONS:

* ​​NEW Light up the night and follow The Queen down the rabbit hole this holiday season with the all-new interactive and digitally immersive Alice in Winterland, a 14,000-square foot walk-through adventure. Experience larger than life lanterns as you venture with Alice and friends into the Hall of Doors, the White Rabbit’s Kitchen, Mad Hatter’s Work Shop, the infamous Tea Party, Hedge Maze, Caterpillar Garden and the newest addition to the beloved story, Queen of Diamonds.

* Grab a tube and barrel down the 150-foot, two-story Glacier GlideTubing Run.

* NEW Experience a one-of-a-kind interactive bar with RFID technology featuring Winterland Vodka Flights and Magical Martinis in the all-new Magic Mushroom Martini Bar. 

* Lace up some ice skates and glide upon The Looking Glass Rink, a 6000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink under the stars.

* Visit North Pole Post to pen letters to Santa

* Test your trimming skills with Crafty the Elf by trimming your very own stocking at Santa’s Stocking Stop

* Build the ultimate hot coco in a souvenir mug at the Cocoa toppings bar and nestle up with Mrs. Claus for story time at  C’s Sips and Stories

* Treat the littles to Candy Lane Bounce Houseand The World’s Largest Rocking Horseride

* Beware of Snow flurries throughout the day: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

* Stroll through Holly Groveand take photos in front of the larger than life CHILL Christmas Tree while taking in the sounds of the season on North Pole Point Stage

* Capture memories in Claus Cottagefor pictures with the big man in red himself.

* Decorate Gingerbread with Ginny the Gingerbread and The Singing Baker hourly in the life size Gingerbread House

* Test your shooting skills in the Tinsel Toy & Paint: Paintball Shooting Gallery

* Sit back for an exhilarating ride on Polar Express 4-D Experiencein The Queen Mary’s state of the art 4-D theater

* Start your Saturday morning with Pajama Breakfast with Santain Royal Salon on the Promenade of Trees aboard the ship from 9am – 12pm. Decorate gingerbread, photos and stories with Santa, live entertainment, carolers and more!

WHEN:

Select dates and times from November 23, 2016 to January 8, 2017.

WHERE:

The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 you can find more information on their website here.

Jaime, Shannon and Chad get together to chat about being sick, Halloween, Trunk or Treat and stupid phobias.  The Osuna kids have started basketball and Kara may be the next soccer star and Torrynne might be the one cheering them on, all of that and more on this episode of the Growing Up Geek Podcast

Jaime, Shannon and Chad get together to chat about being sick, Halloween, Trunk or Treat and stupid phobias.  The Osuna kids have started basketball and Kara may be the next soccer star and Torrynne might be the one cheering them on, all of that and more on this episode of the Growing Up Geek Podcast

The whole gang is back together this week to discuss all things parenting.  Chad and Shannon took Lorelei to Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, and clowns are going to eat your kids.  That and so much more!

The whole gang is back together this week to discuss all things parenting.  Chad and Shannon took Lorelei to Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, and clowns are going to eat your kids.  That and so much more!

Jaime and Chad welcome Mike back into the fold of the Growing up Geek family and this episode starts with a lot of food talk.  The gang moves into what they did at Long Beach Comic Con raising money and awareness for the Ronald McDonald House and Mike is hanging out with young men, and Shannon is missing for the very first time?!?!  Listen to the entire podcast for clarification.

Jaime and Chad welcome Mike back into the fold of the Growing up Geek family and this episode starts with a lot of food talk.  The gang moves into what they did at Long Beach Comic Con raising money and awareness for the Ronald McDonald House and Mike is hanging out with young men, and Shannon is missing for the very first time?!?!  Listen to the entire podcast for clarification.

Jaime, Shannon and Chad get together on this episode to share a couple of crappy weeks, they got a response from Chuck E. Cheese, Donald Trump waxes poetic with his knowledge on the middle east and yes, kids can be assholes.

Jaime, Shannon and Chad get together on this episode to share a couple of crappy weeks, they got a response from Chuck E. Cheese, Donald Trump waxes poetic with his knowledge on the middle east and yes, kids can be assholes.