Disneyland

It really is a magical place.
To say that we had fun would be an understatement.
Disneyland is absolutely the most perfect place for a family vacation!

Our kids have never been on an airplane so it was a treat just being in the airport watching the planes come and go, anticipating their very first airplane ride.
Staying in a hotel is also a treat to them. Watching TV in bed... what could be better than that?
Maybe continental breakfast. Sugar cereal and donuts... every day. We also discovered that our kids really like boiled eggs.
That was all great, but the real fun started when we walked across the street for our Disneyland adventure! I loved how everything was decorated for Halloween.
Our first day there, we had a little rain. It kept the lines down so we didn't complain. In fact, I worried that our kids were getting a little spoiled and wondered if they would do okay once they actually had to wait in lines.
Since there wasn't much of a wait, I talked my girls into seeing a few princesses. Yes, I had to convince them... Emma isn't really into princesses and Linsey has outgrown them. Sad.
There costumes were amazing and I loved how they were also acting their part.

These villans were hilarious.

By our second or third day, we realized that seeing Pluto was going to either make or break Emma's trip so we headed to Toontown with our fingers crossed. We saw Minnie.

We saw her adorable house.

We saw Mickey's house and Pluto's dog bed, but no Pluto. I tried to convince Emma that this might be all we would see of him so she agreed to a picture, but was clearly disappointed.

Then, right near the dog pound, we saw him!

Phew.
Emma was thrilled.

She was really excited when we bought her a Pluto of her own. How could we not?
He became her instant companion and even accompanied her on rides.

He got an occasional snack too.

I love this picture. Pure joy.

We all loved the Toy Story ride. It's like a 3D video game.Emma and Austin loved the carousel which worked out great because it was right next to Linsey and Hunter's favorite ride, the roller-coaster.

They LOVED California Screemin', the big roller coaster that goes upside down! I bet they went on it twenty times while we were there. Once they went five times in a row.

It blasts off like a rocket.

I loved this shot of Jared and Linsey.

I didn't get a picture of Emma's most favorite ride, but she loved a smaller roller coaster called Gadgets Go Coaster. I'm so glad my kids like roller coasters because they are also my favorite!

There was so much to do.

Hunter got chosen to do Jedi training. That was cool.

Of course we had to see Mickey.

The fireworks show was amazing. By the end of our stay at Disneyland, we decided that most everything they do is well-done. We loved all the rides of course, but the shows were also great. The characters costumes are amazing, and the whole experience truly is magical. We can't wait to go back!
Awww... I think we wore ourselves out, but it was worth it!