Thanks for all the awesome ideas guys. Keep them coming

Divvy and Boomba both your trips sound amazing, I really hope that we will be able to do this. We are just awaiting confirmation from DH's work that he will be able to get the time off.

We are lucky cause it seems to be that prices for some things are a bit cheaper at that time of year.

Divvy - I see you are doing 2 days at Legoland -we had only allowed for 1- had you been recommended 2?

Lulu - Thanks for the tip on big Bear Lake, like you said Perth doesn't exactly have an abundance of snow. Like you I think the kids may be a bit young for Knotts Berry Farm and I figure we can't do everything.

Cassius- love the idea about staying in Santa Monica

Booma - will look at Howard Johnson Plaza, thanks for that tip.

Now to keep researching and looking and crossing my fingers!