Photo story friday -4th of July fun at the DRIVE-IN!

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

Happy 4th of July! WHOOHOO!
today's photo story is all about our family tradition of going to the drive-in as a FAMILY for the 4th of July.
we go early before dark, pull out the Van seats, bring camp chairs , and settle in for a fun night at the movies, and the extra added bonus? we can see all the best fireworks shows around the valley at some point during the movie.
Tempe Town lake has a fabulous display, and we get a prime shot of the aerial show since the drive-in is just across the riverbed/lake from the Town lake festivities.
we also catch a great show or two from Mesa, and from the Scottsdale Casinos.
it's a great show depending on which screen our movie is on.

Last year we were sure to take pictures of us together there since we thought it was the last year we'd celebrate our 4th there. a couple years ago we heard the drive in was closing that the owner of the land decided not to renew the lease with the drive in. we are so excited it is still going strong there (we assume the price of the land dropped and wasn't worth what it was a couple years ago, Or that the drive in changed owners) whatever the reason, we are thrilled that we get another year of fun at the movies , another 4th of July together making memories.


Hope you have a FABULOUS 4th of July!

Questions?

Have you been to the Drive in before?

what fun thing are you doing for the 4th?

the drive in? love it or hate it?

are you a FAN of fireworks?

do you have to go to an actual fireworks show?

or are you happy to catch them where you can?

want details about the Drive in in Scottsdale, AZ?
It's a double feature.
the movies have changed everyday this week to accommodate the new releases.
so the show times, and movies shown together change every day.
Call 480-949-9451 for the movie listings
the cost is $6.25 per adult.
for 'G' or 'PG' movie kids 5-11 cost $1.
5 and under are FREE!

the Box office opens at 7:00 pm maybe earlier (call ahead tomorrow)
these are the movie combos on Thursday the 3rd. we'll see how much it changes. lots to choose from. and yeah sometimes it's an odd combo.
i think with these combos, we'll be seeing Kung fu Panda.

Hancock
Don't mess with the Zohan

Wall-E
CON:Prince Caspian

Wanted
the Incredible Hulk

GET SMART
What happens in Vegas

Kung fu Panda
Iron Man

the rules are no screen hopping and cash only.

Oh and best part you can bring any treats you want, bring take out with you and have dinner. or eat first and bring all the candy and soda your family likes.
and my fave part is it doesn't matter how loud or annoying your kids are .
Since they are only bugging you, not a whole theater of people.

I bring blankets and pillows , perfect for making a bed in the back or on top of the Van.
and even sweatshirts for later it does get chilly. since it's essentially a dirt field
Pj's for the kids in case we stay for the second movie, i make them quick change in the van.
and
sometimes i bring a spray bottle of water to spritz myself to cool off before it cools down.
and for the littles i take a bucket and shovel, they love to dig in the rocks. and it keeps them from wandering off.
and of course chairs, and treats, and we hit QT or sonic on the way for drinks.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE DRIVE IN!
and the fireworks are a bonus.