Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Happiest Place on Earth

Santa this year got our Family a trip to Disneyland for Christmas. We went last weekend.

Some of my favorite parts

*When ever they would announce "watch your children" Hyrum would remind us that we needed to watch him.

*Walking in the main entry way to California Adventure where they would have music playing, every time Hyrum had to stop and dance.

*I didn't think I would pay the outrageous prices for the pictures they take of you on the rides but I thought Alan's reaction to Space Mountain was priceless.

*Seeing the kids excitement at their first time at Disneyland.

*80 degree temperatures.

*Longest line we waited in was 20 minutes (most were significantly shorter) Do I regret taking my kids out of school so we could go in the off season? Not a bit.

*Deciding to take a "short cut" on our way to the hotel after a long day by deciding to "hop" a six foot block wall. Lesson learned-I'm not sixteen anymore. It's a miracle I made it over.

*Taking a day for the kids to go play with cousins (every bit as fun as Disneyland).


*The kids riding on Aunt Ann's Horse.

*Watching Hyrum try his absolute hardest to pull the sword out of the stone.

*Alan trying to keep a running conversation going even on the roller coasters.

*After getting off of California Screaming, Alan saying to John "You know, I'm just not a very good screamer."

*Spending time alone with my family, and leaving everything else behind for a few days.

5 comments:

Baak Talk said...

It really CAN be the happiest place on earth! I'm so glad you decided to go in the off season too. It looks like you guys had a blast. We sure enjoyed talking about it with you. We so enjoyed having you over for a day. We wish you were closer!

Becca and fam said...

It looks like you guys had a BLAST! I love Alan's face in the first photo!

Amanda said...

We did that a few years ago. It's always better to do it in the off season way more worth your money! Disneyland is my favorite vacation!

Grapefruit said...

Disneyland is always so magical with kids! I love the picture of Alan on the roller coaster. Priceless! Looks fun!

Susanne said...

I'm wiping my eyes because I'm crying with laughter. Your kids said the cutest funniest things!