Disneyland

We were able to go to Disneyland for the first time with kids. Love this picture of us arriving at Long Beach with Caramel's hair looking like Merida's from Brave. The flight there was better than the flight back. (Rhett was a little over tired and had to use the bathroom on the plane.) In Long Beach we met up with Grandpa Neil and then later Aunt Charity and Benny. California was tempting with the warmer weather; I was so cold returning to Washington. We spent 4 days in Disneyland and California Adventure and 1 day swimming and jumping at Sky High. Once we were at the hotel Caramel just wanted to go swimming, so I was glad we were able to twice. It was a super fun vacation. Although when I think of the word vacation I think of sleeping in or at least getting decent sleep- that didn't really happen until we were all home again in our own beds. 

 

Longest line we waited in was pictures and signatures with princesses. There is a spot in Fantasyland next to the ride "It's a Small World" where up to 3 princesses will stand to take pictures, signatures, and talk with your children. The sign said 60 mintues but it was actually less, not much though. They rotate in princesses and the count can go down to only 2. When we got up there it wasn't Ariel, Cinderella, and Belle like it was when we got in line- it was Tiana, Jasmine, and Aurora. We passed Rapenzal's personal area when there was a nice short line of only 15 mins. Caramel had a princess shirt for signing.

In Torrowland the family favorite ride was Astro Blasters with Buzz. A ride even Myles could go on. Rhett went on this ride the most, while Caramel rotated riding other rides with mommy or daddy (Space Mountain and Star Tours). He even got a blaster he showed off to the princesses. Rhett was totally fearful of Buzz when we actually got close. Needed some reassuring it was all good.

Caramel's favorite ride was Splash Mountain. We always hit this ride at night when there was no line. I think Caramel went on it 6 times getting all the adults to ride it to. A cute Winnie the Pooh ride is close where Rhett and Myles would hang out.

Rhett's favorite ride was the Mater's Junkyard Jamboree- think he did that 5 times. Another ride in Cars Land is Lugi's Tires- LAMEST ride ever. This ride is horrible! It is so nice and new too. We only did this ride once. The sweetest ride in Cars Land is probably the one we didn't do because Rhett was too short. It is called Radiator Springs Racer- didn't even get close to it so Rhett wouldn't know.

We were glad to have Grandpa Neil with us most of the time. Here he is enjoying the line waiting at Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Also a picture with Auntie Charity at Bug's Life. Did a little celebrating for her birthday.

Glad with had a stroller for all the kids. Rhett was normally in the umbrella stroller and Caramel and Myles in the sit'n'stand. Then at night I would have Myles in the front pack and Caramel and Rhett in the sit'n'stand. Also glad we packed food, becuase Caramel would be hungry by the time we would walk through the entrance. Also hats and sunglasses were a must being from Seattle.

Glad Myles wasn't any older or heavier. He didn't mind being carried around everywhere. He did make it hard to look at the map. He would grap for it everytime. Tore a piece right off after this picture. What a cutie pie.

Returning home, Grandpa Dan picked us up in our normal MPV van and Rhett was disappointed that we would not be driving in our new van (the rental). He was tired and would not stop talking about wanting to go in the new van. He also asked what house we were going to, the old one or new one. Caramel enjoyed our hotel "house" as well. The question was asked more than once if the hotel was our new house.