Children’s Fairyland Since 1950! create, imagine, play and learn
yesterday i took a trip down memory lane. thoughts and images i did not even realize still existed in my memory bank took me by surprise as the incredible executive director of Fairyland, C.J. Hirschfield, took me on a tour of the completely renovated storybook park. words just fell naturally from my lips as we passed each icon. the stories i found myself sharing with C.J. were just as vivid as the day they had occurred, nearly 40 years ago. i recalled birthday parties and feeding the sea lions ( who no longer reside in the park ), the jolly trolley and noah’s arc. i envisioned my brother michael and i running around; up the dragon tail, around the pirate ship and down the blue slipper all the while, he trying to keep up with me. ( most have learned now, it’s best just to sit and wait for me and i’ll eventually slow down and return. ) i recall the only shaded area with colorful little circle shades above, where finally he could catch up with me as i sat for a short moment to catch my breathe. i remembered how i was dressed: mom always dressed me as neat as a pin, with my hair pulled way back in a tie and topped with a bow. no doubt i was wearing white bobby socks, sparkling clean shoes and a cute dress with bloomers.
i hope you will allow yourself to take a moment to remember your childhood just as i had the opportunity yesterday to remember mine,
and are inspired to
“journey through the magical shoe, as you visit the dream of every child come true”.
As always, there is so much more to discover!
XOXO! Debbi
www.fairyland.org
Join Us on June 7th for the
Children’s Fairyland Annual Gala – it’s not too late to purchase your tickets.
who could forget? 
old mother hubbard in her shoe, puff the magic dragon and noah’s arc? 
meet fairyland’s newest friends…soon to be named. stay tuned!
