Disneyland

In November we took the kids to Disneyland as an early Christmas present. We went during conference week at school, so both kids only missed two half days of school. We had such a great time. The weather was beautiful, even a little too hot at times.

I had not been to Disneyland since I was 8, so it was so exciting for me too. Grandpa and Grandma were able to join us which was fun.

On our first day we started to follow the plans on one of the apps we had, but then decided to make our own plans and just use the app for line wait times. Littlebit did not like the first ride we went on which was Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. She said it made her tummy hurt. She loved the Matterhorn though. She was not so sure about space mountain, but we all loved splash mountain and went on that twice! Grandpa was a good sport and sat in the front both times. Poor Grandpa was soaked.

At California Adventures, Lovey was brave enough to go on California Screamin. Littlebit and I stayed behind and went on the carousel, but everyone else went. Grandpa loved it and went a second time. We all loved Radiator Springs and managed to go two times. Thank goodness for fast passes because the wait was always over an hour long. Lovey wanted to go on the Tower of Terror, so Grandpa, Grandma and I took him over there. Right before we got into the elevator he decided he didn't want to do it (much to my relief because neither did I). Thankfully the cast members showed us the exit and Lovey and I left to wait for Grandpa and Grandma.

We met up with some friends by chance while we were at California Adventures which was fun! It is always fun to see people you know.

We were a little disappointed our last two days in Disneyland because they were filming the ABC Christmas special and the parade we wanted to see and quite a few rides that we wanted to do were closed. It was fun to see the performers and the concerts, but the rides that were open were crowded.

On our last day we went to Goofy's Kitchen for breakfast. It was a little expensive and not all of the characters came over to where we were sitting, but it was fun. Littlebit was so excited that I let her have ice cream for breakfast! (After she ate some eggs and pancakes.)

We were all very sad to leave and are looking forward to visiting again!