Wednesday, September 16, 2009

disney

We really did not take a lot of pictures at Disneyland unless they were on our phone. We were just to busy planning out our fast pass strategies, getting soaked on rides, eating frozen lemonades, watching fireworks and parades, and hitting every ride imaginable on both sides of the park. We had the best time but went back to the hotel literally exhausted every night. I thought the kids would want breaks during the day. I was so wrong.





This was Lucy on every ride arms up and lovin it!

Highlights:
It was a surprise trip for the kids. Canyon thought we were going to Boston because that is where the flight crew said they were from. They did not put it all together until Canyon saw all the California license plates and saw the Disneyland sign on the freeway. They were so excited!

Ellie loved the big fast rides. She wanted to go on Indiana Jones SOOOOOO bad but even with a little help adding some height she was still an inch short. She went to bed that night the last thing she said before she shut her eyes was "I hope so bad I grow an inch tonight". Canyon laying closely nearby replied " I hope you do to". The next morning he marched her straight over to the measurement stick and sure enough she did not grow that inch. She was so disappointed but I think Canyon took it a little harder than her. He felt so bad for her. It was so sweet.

Little Lucy deserves a post of her own. She was literally crazy about it all. Mini mouse, fireworks, rides, cotton candy. But most of all it was all Pirates for her. She could not get enough of that ride. After a few rides on it she would anticipate the drops coming up and would raise her little arms up and sing the theme song the whole ride through. We had to practically bribe her to get on the tea pots after that ride :). She got to go on the Mattahorn with a little added height help and loved that one too. To this day she still remains a little crazy. Disneyland has changed her. I am serious.

Favorite Rides
Canyon- California Scramin/Space Mountain
Ellie- Space Mountain/Tower of Terror
Lucy- Pirates/and in a very far 2nd Mattahorn, Monsters inc. or Pooh Bear.

6 comments:

Amy Pulley said...

Ah, how fun! And, what a good idea to make it a surprise. I'll have to try that if we ever make it to Disneyland.

The Bennetts said...

What a fun surprise! You have such sweet and cute kids.

Daniel Webb said...

So much fun, I can't wait till I have my little family that I can take to Disney Land!

Shortcake and Company said...

I've said it before...but can I be adopted? Seriously, your kids have to be the sweetest, cutest ever!! What a fabulouse trip!! Great post, Mon.

Angie H. said...

I love love that place, I am dieing to get back there. That is so great that you surprised your kids, how fun! Looks like you had a blast!!!!

meshell said...

cute monica. i wish i could see them there....sounds magical.