During the break-in period for my new R56, I decided to organize a fun little event to share with my 3 girls. I had owned a R53 that I sold when my 3rd daughter arrived - so it was great to get another MINI and be able to share the experience with each of them.

My girls are 11, 9 & 5 so I wanted to keep the Rally a short activity to keep them engaged - especially since they are girly-girls who are more interested in dolls, singing and dancing then cars! I picked out 5 local spots in my town of Temecula. I then created a clue for each spot and wrote it down and put it into an envelope. The girls were tasked with opening the first envelope and had to guess the location. Once they got it right, we drove our MINI to the spot. Once we reached the spot, we hung out a bit and then opened the next envelope.

It turned to be a great way to have some fun with my girls and my MINI! They had a great time. Simple games like this are a fun way to spend an afternoon. So I still holding out hope that one of my girls will become a car fanatic....

 

More pix from the Rally....

 

What a great idea! I'm trying to get my kids interested in my new toy, which hasn't arrived yet, but they seem to take after their mother!

 

You have a beautiful family! and a beautiful Mini too! I hope someday to be going on rallies with my family!

 

That's a great idea. Looked you all had fun with it!

My 11 yr old son is quite interested in the Mini...he figures it will be his in about 5 years. We'll see

 

Your youngest has the best expressions. Studying the letter intently, then the blank stare later on.

 

Awsome! Good stuff!

 

Good for you and your daughters! Cherish ever moment you can.

 

Cool idea for a family MINI-vacation.

 

Great idea!! Been looking for something to do with my daughter and I think I'll use your idea if you don't mind!

 

Kids LOVE MINIs. My 2 year old boy and 8 year old nephew are huge MINI fans.

 

Huge MINI Fans?!?!? My Huge MINI is expected next week! A Clubman Mini!

 

I'm looking forward to hearing about your own Rallies with your loved ones. The car is so cute that even noncar kids - like mine are charmed. Add the opportunity to get some ice cream....instant quality family time!

 

Here are a couple of pics of Motoring Fun with my adopted kids

 

Great thread! Love seeing the girls enjoying the treasure hunt and (AND) Okie's three dogs!

 

I followed your link to your picture of Ted.