DISNEYLAND

Sam and Josh with the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse.
Sam's Disney prize was pirate gear from the Pirates of the Caribbean store, which was also an awesome ride.

Fun at the ladybug ride at California Adventure Park

Grandpa and Jane in front of Its a Small World.

Sydney and my mom on her favorite ride. The small world ride is so neat during the holidays.

Danette, Ella, Syd, and I with Princess Minnie Mouse.

Sleeping Beauty--the girls were elated. Sydney kept hugging the princesses

It really is the happiest place on earth. We had so much fun! Sam and Syd were so brave and loved all the rides. Mine and Sydney's favorite ride was the big water mountain (splash mountain) and Sam loved Space Mountain and the roller coaster at California adventure park. Jane didn't like the rides in the dark and absolutely despised the characters--she would say no Chip or no Sully and run away. Giant talking animals are a bit freakish though. We got to Disneyland bright and early and while Josh was passing through the castle on his way to Peter Pan, there was a guy giving away fast passes to all the fast pass rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park. So, we all got them--it was so nice to jump on all the rides. We were already so ecstatic to be there and that was just icing on the cake. We got to do everything on our list and our kids had a blast. Thank You Grandma and Grandpa Thompson for our Disney trip and helping us make magical memories!