Uncle Mike and Universal Studios

Uncle Mike was in town from Singapore for work (I forget what they call it ... when all the entertainment execs check out all the new shows on all the networks and make a big conference/party out of it ...). It was great to see him! Also great were the free tickets (with front-of-the-line bonus!) to Universal Studios. Thanks a lot Mike -- you've spoiled us! We're never going to want to wait in any lines ever again! It was really cool.
Sloane got to meet Shrek. Dex was a little scared; but, in his defense, Shrek is a big green ogre. AND, Dex was great during the Shrek show/tour where the seats all moved and jerked around and there was a lot of scary 3D action (he wore his glasses the whole time!) and other little ones had to be escorted out of the Shrek theater.
We loved the studio tour as well and I think the dinosaur/King Kong 3D was one of the favorites for all (definitely my favorite). In the pictures below, that's the kids smiling so cute in front of the War of the Worlds sets (ha!). Dan also got to go on the Simpsons ride (Sloane and Dex were both just a smidge too short ... you can't really tell below, but she's about a centimeter off -- soon!)
We ended the night with ribs and other good eats at Saddle Ranch -- and even requested "our song." Despite having started with Mommy working (boo!), the day really ended quite nicely!