What could be cooler than a luggage conveyor belt?

If you are an 8 year old Squish on his first trip to the Airport where he got to go partly inside, the answer is "seeing my Grandparents!" But the luggage conveyor belt is pretty amazing.

Think about growing up. You went to the airport to pick people up. Probably a parent on occasion. Ever since 9/11 you can't go in an airport unless you are flying. Well, you can't go into LAX at least. It was a big disappointment, but we did get to see the luggage conveyor belt spew forth luggage and watch it go around. This amazed both boys and when I teasingly asked Squish "want to ride around once?" I almost had to jump after him to "encourage" him that I was in fact, kidding. *grin*

It was great to see Mike's folks on their way to Hawaii. Grandma had made Grandpa a neck pillow so he could nap comfortably, and he willingly modeled it for us.

We spent an hour or 2 with them until their flight had to leave, but we can't wait to see them next week for New Year's Eve!