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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Fun with my kids & MINI - the MINI rally!

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....
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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More pix from the Rally....
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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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!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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You have a beautiful family! and a beautiful Mini too! I hope someday to be going on rallies with my family!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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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
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Your youngest has the best expressions. Studying the letter intently, then the blank stare later on.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Awsome! Good stuff!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Good for you and your daughters! Cherish ever moment you can.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Cool idea for a family MINI-vacation.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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Great idea!! Been looking for something to do with my daughter and I think I'll use your idea if you don't mind!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Kids LOVE MINIs. My 2 year old boy and 8 year old nephew are huge MINI fans.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Huge MINI Fans?!?!? My Huge MINI is expected next week! A Clubman Mini!

 
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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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!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Here are a couple of pics of Motoring Fun with my adopted kids

 
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Great thread! Love seeing the girls enjoying the treasure hunt and (AND) Okie's three dogs!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I followed your link to your picture of Ted.
 
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