Disneyland and SanDiego

We ended our summer with a bang. We had been hoping to make it to Disneyland this summer, and with a lot of planning and help from my sister and her husband we were able to make it work.

Both kids did amazing on the drive to and from California. Once we got there they loved the three days we spent at Disneyland. Simon was fearless- he rode on Splash Mountain 5 times, Space Mountain 3 times (he likes to call it, "the roller coaster in the dark that makes you fly"), Rocky Mountain Railroad 3 times, and The Matterhorn twice. Plus he loved all the kid rides too- his favorites were Dumbo, Peter Pan, Small World, and the flying rockets in Tomorrowland. Carmen also loved going on rides she always got excited, but I think she loved Pirates the most.

Riding Dumbo

Simon and Annie in Mickey's car

First time down Splash Mountain

We ate a lot of ice cream

The Matterhorn with Daddy

Meeting Pluto

Meeting Mickey

Space Mountain

Hugging Cowboy Goofy

Waiting for the parade

Wiped out after 3 fun but long days

Then we drove down to San Diego where Mel and Derrick were nice enough to let us stay in their new home. We spent a lot of time at the beach and explored downtown San Diego and Seaport Village.

Thanks again Mel and Derrick for letting us come stay and helping us get a sweet deal on Disneyland tickets. We had a blast!