Disneyland Trip

Disneyland Trip Day 3 and 4!

We stayed at the Holiday Inn on the opposite side of Disneyland where we usually stay. We were hoping it was walking distance from the parks but we decided it was worth getting a bus pass since we are all worn out at the end of the day. The girls were so excited to continue having fun in California. The Second day we went to California Adventure to play. 

                                                  

Tired Disney girls and Dad

Toy Story ride....my cute girls wearing their 3D glasses

Day 3 of our vacation we had a non-park day. I still wanted to have the kids enjoy seeing characters and get more pictures and set up a Breakfast at California Adventure Hotel.

Getting autographs from Donald Duck

Brynn and Minnie Mouse

Stitch was another favorite of the girls. He doesn't appear in the Disney Parks and was a rare find!

At the breakfast the kids were able to dance with Minnie Mouse and Stitch on the stage.

Of course Brynnley had to have Chocolate ice cream for breakfast!

After having a fun breakfast we decided to go to Huntington Beach to play in the Ocean. When we pulled up to the beach there was a really neat kite festival going on. It was fun to watch the variety of gigantic kites in the wind and some kites even had a competition where they "danced" to a song.

My little water girl Aubrie! She went straight into the cold water and stayed there for hours. She loved splashing in the waves and collecting shells.

Brynnley was not much of a fan of the cold ocean water, but did like playing in the soft sand and playing with shells.

I loved to feel the ocean water touch my feet and feel the warm sand. It was so relaxing to also hear the waves coming in and out.

While we were walking along Huntington Pier, we spotted a seal playing in the water which was fun for the kids to see.

Surprise Visit to Disneyland

Disneyland Surprise 

I wanted to go to Disneyland again this Spring to celebrate living another year and we thought we would mix it up this year by surprising the kids. 

I had purchased a good package deal back in November and was thrilled to be going again! On the morning of March 6th we acted like we were doing our normal routine, getting ready for school and work. We told the kids that dad was going to drop mom off at the airport for a work trip and then they would go to school. They were dressed up in Disney attire and all their luggage was pre-packed in the car. We drove to the airport parking shuttle and Aubrie asked why I had so much luggage that we had to take and why did I need a stroller. We told her we were just bringing all these things so the girls could say goodbye to me at the airport. Once we got to the airport and were waiting for the luggage check in to open, we recorded the girls reaction when we told them that "We are actually going to Disneyland today!!!!" Both girls looked at us kind of confused and Aubrie said "ya right, you are just tricking us". When she started to realize we really were going today she was so excited and kept hugging us and made sure that we packed her swimming suit.

We had some extra time to explore once we arrived in California and spent some time at Downtown Disney. Unfortunately it was raining super hard and we got soaked just walking from store to store so we went back to the hotel where the kids went swimming in the rain.

Day 1 of Disneyland we got an early start because the park was closing early due to a 90's night event.

Jeff even wore his Mickey visor he had when he was a little kid for 90's night.

Being at Disneyland is my happy place and even though we have been there quite a few times over the past few years, just knowing I am healthy enough to enjoy a day there gives me hope and happiness. I love watching the excitement and magical environment that I see in Aubrie and Brynnley's eyes when we are in the Parks.

We had fun meeting all the characters and getting their pictures/autographs.

We even got to meet the most important person....Mickey Mouse