Friday, April 20, 2012
P365- 111
I'm having a hard time picking which picture to use for today. R helping N get his shoes on, or the collage of N playing with his cars. I love them both, and they will both make it into the book (I'm planning a few pages in the back for extras), but only one can be on the daily photo. Decisions, decisions...
Scrapbook Friday
My first Disney page in years! Britt has a new castle/spring themed kit out today, and I got to scrap my Disney pics with it! :) I'm so excited to scrap Disney again, it's been way too long!! The kit is called A Time To Remember, and it gorgeous!! Here's my page. :)
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Disneyland- Day 3
Day 1
Day 2
It started raining lightly on us while we were waiting for the rope drop Friday morning, but we were prepared with umbrellas and a stroller cover. I wanted to hit Peter Pan one more time, so we headed there first again. After that we did the carousel, and then I grabbed Star Tours fast passes while the rest of the family waited for me at Nemo. We rode Nemo and then headed over to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad again. I grabbed another set of fast passes for it while they were riding, and then we headed out of the park so we could do a few things in CA before our breakfast.
We stopped to take the traditional Mickey grass picture on our way out.
At CA Matthew and the kids rode Sorin' while I waited for rope drop and then booked it across the park to get California Screamin fast passes, only to find out the ride was down and I couldn't get FPs while it was down. So, I met them at Tower of Terror and grabbed fast passes for that instead. Funny side note, I ran in to a family from our church while I was running all over the park that morning. Small world! :)
We stopped to see Lightning McQueen and Mater on our way out of the park.
Then we booked it through Downtown Disney to breakfast with Mickey and Friends.
Breakfast was super yummy and much less stressful than Minnie's. It was still a buffet, but it was all inside and just seemed easier to manage with the kids. The only bummer was that we had later reservations and really only saw Pluto and Stitch. We got our picture with Mickey on the way in, but that was the only interaction we had with him. Pluto and Stitch more than made up for the lack of characters though, both coming by our table multiple times and really playing with the kids, so it wasn't a huge deal.
Stitch was a ton of fun!!
Pluto brought R a mini birthday cake because he had a birthday button on. I didn't even have to ask for it.
Stitch sat and played with N for a little bit, it was the cutest thing! N would turn away and Stitch would tap him on the shoulder, and then N would turn back and laugh. So cute to watch!!
After breakfast we took our time walking back through Downtown Disney and did some shopping and got some ice cream. While we were in the World of Disney store it really started pouring and thundering out. We had planned on going back into CA to grab Screamin fast passes, but by the time we got back to the park gates we were soaked and our shuttle was pulling up, so we made a run for it. We were completely drenched when we got back to the hotel, but we didn't care. We changed into dry clothes, pulled out the rain boots and coats, and headed back for more fun.
By that time the rain had passed, but we were ready if more came.
Screamin was working so we grabbed FPs for it and then Matthew and the big kids rode Grizzly River Run. They loved that one, but only did it once because they got really wet on it.
I hung out with N in Bug's Land while Matthew took the big kids on Tower of Terror. They did not like that one. R was kind of freaked out after it, and none of them really liked the up and down motion that the ride did.
They rode Screamin after that while N and I went on Little Mermaid again. They LOVED it and say it was their favorite ride there! Too bad we couldn't get them on it more than once!
We met back up and ate out World of Color picnics and then did a little more shopping and the penny machines before lining up for a good WOC viewing spot.
We got great spots, had some hot chocolate while we waited for the show, and N slept through the whole thing!
After WOC I was getting tired and N had woken up and was not happy at all. Matthew wanted to go ride more rides in DL and I decided to go back in with him because I didn't want the construction walls of CA to be the last thing I saw on our trip, and I'm SO GLAD I did!!
We walked back into DL to find Goofy running around the square playing with a few kids. I talked M into joining in and she played Ring Around the Rosie and then Fallow the Leader with Goofy, and Max came out and joined in!
Goofy lead us back to a room where Mickey and Minnie were hanging out, and we got to get a picture with all 4 of them! Seriously my most favorite moment from the whole trip, it was so special!!
After we saw the 4 of them we were hanging out in that room and the kids were doing some more pennies. A CM came over and asked if we wanted to see Mickey and Minnie again, so we got to go spend a few more minutes with the two of them. I was in total amazement that we had gotten that much time with them both together. I'd read it was not common to meet them both together like that, and I really hadn't expected to see anymore characters that late at night.
After we were done there Matthew took the big kids on BRMRR twice and Splash twice while I sat on a bench on Main Street holding a sleeping baby. It was the PERFECT way to end our trip. I could see the castle all lit up with the carousel going around behind it, the lights on Main Street, and all the people walking by. I just sat there and took it all it. It was wonderful!
We definitely had an amazing time on this trip!! There were a few things we had wanted to do that we didn't get done (Toy Story, Turtle Talk With Crush, and Doll Whips), but overall we did a lot more than I thought we would. The best part of all, Matthew was already talking about next time before we even got home! Last time we went (over 4 years ago) he wouldn't even think about going back again for years. I'm so glad he loved it this time! :)
Day 2
It started raining lightly on us while we were waiting for the rope drop Friday morning, but we were prepared with umbrellas and a stroller cover. I wanted to hit Peter Pan one more time, so we headed there first again. After that we did the carousel, and then I grabbed Star Tours fast passes while the rest of the family waited for me at Nemo. We rode Nemo and then headed over to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad again. I grabbed another set of fast passes for it while they were riding, and then we headed out of the park so we could do a few things in CA before our breakfast.
We stopped to take the traditional Mickey grass picture on our way out.
At CA Matthew and the kids rode Sorin' while I waited for rope drop and then booked it across the park to get California Screamin fast passes, only to find out the ride was down and I couldn't get FPs while it was down. So, I met them at Tower of Terror and grabbed fast passes for that instead. Funny side note, I ran in to a family from our church while I was running all over the park that morning. Small world! :)We stopped to see Lightning McQueen and Mater on our way out of the park.
Then we booked it through Downtown Disney to breakfast with Mickey and Friends.Breakfast was super yummy and much less stressful than Minnie's. It was still a buffet, but it was all inside and just seemed easier to manage with the kids. The only bummer was that we had later reservations and really only saw Pluto and Stitch. We got our picture with Mickey on the way in, but that was the only interaction we had with him. Pluto and Stitch more than made up for the lack of characters though, both coming by our table multiple times and really playing with the kids, so it wasn't a huge deal.
Stitch was a ton of fun!!
Pluto brought R a mini birthday cake because he had a birthday button on. I didn't even have to ask for it.
Stitch sat and played with N for a little bit, it was the cutest thing! N would turn away and Stitch would tap him on the shoulder, and then N would turn back and laugh. So cute to watch!!
After breakfast we took our time walking back through Downtown Disney and did some shopping and got some ice cream. While we were in the World of Disney store it really started pouring and thundering out. We had planned on going back into CA to grab Screamin fast passes, but by the time we got back to the park gates we were soaked and our shuttle was pulling up, so we made a run for it. We were completely drenched when we got back to the hotel, but we didn't care. We changed into dry clothes, pulled out the rain boots and coats, and headed back for more fun.By that time the rain had passed, but we were ready if more came.
Screamin was working so we grabbed FPs for it and then Matthew and the big kids rode Grizzly River Run. They loved that one, but only did it once because they got really wet on it.
I hung out with N in Bug's Land while Matthew took the big kids on Tower of Terror. They did not like that one. R was kind of freaked out after it, and none of them really liked the up and down motion that the ride did.They rode Screamin after that while N and I went on Little Mermaid again. They LOVED it and say it was their favorite ride there! Too bad we couldn't get them on it more than once!
We met back up and ate out World of Color picnics and then did a little more shopping and the penny machines before lining up for a good WOC viewing spot.
We got great spots, had some hot chocolate while we waited for the show, and N slept through the whole thing!
After WOC I was getting tired and N had woken up and was not happy at all. Matthew wanted to go ride more rides in DL and I decided to go back in with him because I didn't want the construction walls of CA to be the last thing I saw on our trip, and I'm SO GLAD I did!!We walked back into DL to find Goofy running around the square playing with a few kids. I talked M into joining in and she played Ring Around the Rosie and then Fallow the Leader with Goofy, and Max came out and joined in!
Goofy lead us back to a room where Mickey and Minnie were hanging out, and we got to get a picture with all 4 of them! Seriously my most favorite moment from the whole trip, it was so special!!
After we saw the 4 of them we were hanging out in that room and the kids were doing some more pennies. A CM came over and asked if we wanted to see Mickey and Minnie again, so we got to go spend a few more minutes with the two of them. I was in total amazement that we had gotten that much time with them both together. I'd read it was not common to meet them both together like that, and I really hadn't expected to see anymore characters that late at night.
After we were done there Matthew took the big kids on BRMRR twice and Splash twice while I sat on a bench on Main Street holding a sleeping baby. It was the PERFECT way to end our trip. I could see the castle all lit up with the carousel going around behind it, the lights on Main Street, and all the people walking by. I just sat there and took it all it. It was wonderful!
We definitely had an amazing time on this trip!! There were a few things we had wanted to do that we didn't get done (Toy Story, Turtle Talk With Crush, and Doll Whips), but overall we did a lot more than I thought we would. The best part of all, Matthew was already talking about next time before we even got home! Last time we went (over 4 years ago) he wouldn't even think about going back again for years. I'm so glad he loved it this time! :)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Disneyland- Day 2
Day 1
Thursday was our Early Entry day. We got to the gates at 6:30 so we could be one of the first in the park again. When the rope dropped we headed straight for Peter Pan. My plan was to do Dumbo next, but it was down, so we did the Teacups, Alice, Carousel, Pinocchio, and then Dumbo started flying right as we were getting in line for the Carousel again, so we booked it over to that instead. We did the Carousel one more time after Dumbo, and then headed over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad when the rest of the park opened.
I took a few pictures of them on it this time. I love how they turned out with the sun coming up behind them! (they're towards the back, Matthew was looking at me)
After the ride with a little monkey who did not want to sit in the stroller!
After that we went on the Jungle Cruse, grabbed some BTMRR FPs, and then rode the Mark Twain Riverboat.
M and R waiting to get on the boat
On the top of the boat
View from the boat
After the boat ride we grabbed some Splash FBs and then headed over to Breakfast with Minnie. There were a lot of characters there, but the meal felt kind of stressful. Just trying to get food for us and the kids and be there when the characters were coming by, all while we were hungry. It was still fun though, and the kids enjoyed seeing all the characters!
Captain Hook stopped by while Matthew was getting food with the older two, but N got to say hi to him (he really was happy, even though he has a funny look on his face).
Next we saw Tigger. He was one of the funnest characters we saw the whole time! He spent a lot of time playing around with the kids. :)
N was just wanting to eat his strawberries.
But Tigger convinced him to give him a kiss. :)
Chip came by after that...
And then we saw the Fairy Godmother. She was a fun character too!
Next we saw Goofy's son Max.
By then we were done with breakfast and still hadn't seen all the characters. We hunted Piglet down at the entrance of the restaurant.
And tracked Minnie Mouse down in another section.
And then I had to take M and R over to see Captain Hook because they missed him and he never came by again.
Like I said, lots of characters, but hunting half of them down wasn't very fun.
After breakfast we grabbed Star Tours FPs and then headed back to the hotel for naps/rest.
We finally made it in to California Adventure after our break and rode Monster's Inc and Little Mermaid. We had wanted to grab a FP or two, but it was too late in the day. We stopped for some cotton candy and then headed over to Bugs Land for a little bit.
I love this picture of M, she did the same thing last time we were there when she was 4 years old. :)
We had dinner at Taste Pilots Grill which was probably the only disappointing meal we we had on our whole trip. I remember it being yummy last time we were there, but it wasn't anything special this time. Oh well.
After dinner we headed back over to Disneyland. Matthew and R rode Star Tours while M, N, and I did some shopping. Then they rode Splash, Pooh, and Splash (2 times in a row without getting off). N slept in the stroller.
After 3 rounds of Splash Mountain.
After that they rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad again and then the kids rode the Teacups (which are so pretty at night!).
We headed out of the park after that. I had to snap this picture of N on the way out, I love how he has his blankie over his face! I also love how you can see all 3 of them holding onto the stroller, "Put your hand on the stroller" was something that we said a lot this trip!
Day 2 was the nicest weather-wise, but that meant more crowds. I'm so glad I'd done my research! We got there early, collected fast passes, and left in the middle of the day when the crowds were heaviest. It worked out perfectly!
Day 3
Thursday was our Early Entry day. We got to the gates at 6:30 so we could be one of the first in the park again. When the rope dropped we headed straight for Peter Pan. My plan was to do Dumbo next, but it was down, so we did the Teacups, Alice, Carousel, Pinocchio, and then Dumbo started flying right as we were getting in line for the Carousel again, so we booked it over to that instead. We did the Carousel one more time after Dumbo, and then headed over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad when the rest of the park opened.
I took a few pictures of them on it this time. I love how they turned out with the sun coming up behind them! (they're towards the back, Matthew was looking at me)
After the ride with a little monkey who did not want to sit in the stroller!
After that we went on the Jungle Cruse, grabbed some BTMRR FPs, and then rode the Mark Twain Riverboat.
M and R waiting to get on the boat
On the top of the boat
View from the boat
After the boat ride we grabbed some Splash FBs and then headed over to Breakfast with Minnie. There were a lot of characters there, but the meal felt kind of stressful. Just trying to get food for us and the kids and be there when the characters were coming by, all while we were hungry. It was still fun though, and the kids enjoyed seeing all the characters!Captain Hook stopped by while Matthew was getting food with the older two, but N got to say hi to him (he really was happy, even though he has a funny look on his face).
Next we saw Tigger. He was one of the funnest characters we saw the whole time! He spent a lot of time playing around with the kids. :)
N was just wanting to eat his strawberries.
But Tigger convinced him to give him a kiss. :)
Chip came by after that...
And then we saw the Fairy Godmother. She was a fun character too!
Next we saw Goofy's son Max.
By then we were done with breakfast and still hadn't seen all the characters. We hunted Piglet down at the entrance of the restaurant.
And tracked Minnie Mouse down in another section.
And then I had to take M and R over to see Captain Hook because they missed him and he never came by again.
Like I said, lots of characters, but hunting half of them down wasn't very fun.After breakfast we grabbed Star Tours FPs and then headed back to the hotel for naps/rest.
We finally made it in to California Adventure after our break and rode Monster's Inc and Little Mermaid. We had wanted to grab a FP or two, but it was too late in the day. We stopped for some cotton candy and then headed over to Bugs Land for a little bit.
I love this picture of M, she did the same thing last time we were there when she was 4 years old. :)
We had dinner at Taste Pilots Grill which was probably the only disappointing meal we we had on our whole trip. I remember it being yummy last time we were there, but it wasn't anything special this time. Oh well.
After dinner we headed back over to Disneyland. Matthew and R rode Star Tours while M, N, and I did some shopping. Then they rode Splash, Pooh, and Splash (2 times in a row without getting off). N slept in the stroller.
After 3 rounds of Splash Mountain.
After that they rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad again and then the kids rode the Teacups (which are so pretty at night!).We headed out of the park after that. I had to snap this picture of N on the way out, I love how he has his blankie over his face! I also love how you can see all 3 of them holding onto the stroller, "Put your hand on the stroller" was something that we said a lot this trip!
Day 2 was the nicest weather-wise, but that meant more crowds. I'm so glad I'd done my research! We got there early, collected fast passes, and left in the middle of the day when the crowds were heaviest. It worked out perfectly!
Day 3
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