Friday, May 15, 2009

Disneyland: Where dreams come true!!!!!!! (2)

The second day was just as good as the first. We rode the teacups again, splash mountain, big thunder mountain railroad and some others Megan loved her snacks while waiting for the others to get off splash mountain.


Rachel and kyle went to go meet Winnie the Pooh and Tiger too.


Rachel is in heaven. She loved the spinning. We rode the ride alot and she loved every minute of it.



After we rode the teacups we went and got our picture taken in front of the castle. I don't have the picture for that one, after the picture we went to the princess fantasy faire to meet the princesses. The last time we came to Disneyland we didn't get to meet the princesses so I wanted to meet them this time. The line was horrible. We waited and hour and a half to meet them. Ray took them else where every once in awhile to let them run around ray bought them popcorn to keep them occupied then they came back and stood in line with me. Kyle decided to take a nap instead of standing there. He looked really relaxed.



Finally we met the princesses. Rachel didn't have the reaction I had hoped. I think it was because she was shocked to see them in person. Cinderella asked her if Ursula stole her voice like she did her friend Ariel and then told that she hoped her voice didn't get stolen too. Isn't that cute?


I think Rachel really did enjoy meeting them deep down in her subconcious. After she met the princesses we took her to the gift shop to buy something, she ended up buying a sleeping beauty shirt, and she wears it all the time.
After we met up with everyone in California Adventure to watch the parade. My camera died so I didn't get pictures till the next day. The kids enjoyed the parade, and I enjoyed the parade. It is my favorite parade. The kids danced along to the music and had a good time. During the parade Rachel had an accident so we waited till the parade was over and went back to the hotel to change her clothes. Then went back to the park to meet up with everyone. Then we went and ate dinner at the Pizza Port. By then the kids were tired and fell asleep before they could eat their dinner. We didn't even try to get the kids to watch the parade, they freaked out right when the sun started going down. The whole vacation we didn't watch the fireworks.

The next day we rode splash mountain again rachel loved splash mountain, she smiled the whole time. I thought she would freak out the first time she rode it but she didn't and she didn't this time either. Big thunder mountain railroad was another hit. She loved the roller coaster and how fast it went to. Later in the day Ray and I decided that the vacation wouldn't be complete if Rachel didn't get to meet Tinkerbell and her friends. So we waited in line and not as long as the line we waited in for the princesses. The wait was only 45 minutes so we called abby and mom and told them they had to come to the tinkerbell ride. So Bailee and Rachel and kyle met Silvermist, Iridessa, and Tinkerbell. Rachel was a little better when she met the fairies. She actually smiled.




After pixie hollow we went to eat lunch at the new orleans restaurant. The food was really yummy. I tried something I have never had before which was ratatouille. It was really good. I was surprised. The kids were so good waiting, they had fun playing with the pirate hates. Megan was mom's buddy again and neither one of them didn't care.
After lunch we headed to splash mountain. Rachel's new favorite. She loved the ride so much we had to buy a picture of her going on it when it was just us in our own log. If you go early you get your own log. This time we rode with Abby and Matt. I bet Rachel could ride this one all day long along with the teacups.



After splash mountain we decided to go to California Adventure and do some of the rides there. We rode on toy story, Screamin, and the other one that't like the big shot in vegas. I loved the rides there. The last time we came here as a family I was pregnant with megan so i had to sit out on all the really cool rides. this time I was not going to let that happen again. So we rode the rides. It was a blast. Then it was time for the parade. I actually have pictures.

Rachel loved this parade and loved the music. I could watch this parade all day and not get sick of it.

After the parade we went back to Disneyland. I had to get a picture of the mickey balloons and the celebrate invitation.
We ate dinner at the mexican restaurant by big thunder mountain railroad, and the food there was really good as well. After we ate we went on big thunder mountain railroad again and I waited with the Kyle and megan while Ray and Rachel went on Splash Mountain for the last time. It was a little chilly so I was lucky that I bought myself a jacket the previous night because I forgot to bring one and Rachel's smelled like pee so she has a new jacket as well. The ride ended up closing so they came back and we all split up to go back to the hotels and get some rest. Ray, Rachel, me, Kyle, megan, and Jenny's family went to tomarrowland to ride space mountain. I stayed with the kids while they rode the ride. Picture this, me alone with 5 kids. Kyle ended up waking up and crying. Kyle said he had to go pee and said it in between cries I was stuck with 5 kids and no one to stay and watch the kids. So I look in the crowd to find a kind person to stay with the others while I took Kyle to the potty. I found someone to stay with them and I ran with Kyle in my arms to the restroom. He made it just in time. I hurry back to sit with the kids and I thanked the girl who ended up staying with them and she told me it was no problem. I am grateful to the girl who helped me out. If she had said no I think I would have started crying right then and there. It would have been a big scene. Anyway they finally come back and I replayed the entire experience. They apologized for taking so long and we headed to do some shopping. I went a little crazy with the souvenires, but hey the kids are worth every dime. We go back to the hotel and watch a movie (it was free because the hotel gives you a pizza and movie night.) The movie we ended up watching was bride wars. It was funny and I fell asleep fast.

The next day we had to pack up and head home. We ate breakfast at Ihop, and then got on the freeway and headed towards Las Vegas. When we woke up that morning Rachel asked me if we were going to Disneyland. I painfully had to tell her no. She loved being there and seeing all the disney characters and just having fun. I had fun, it made me feel like a little kid. I remember telling Jenny that being at Disneyland makes your voice go an octave higher. I felt giddy and happy all the time. It was a good vacation and I am glad we went. My kids bug me about going back, Rachel drew me pictures of the tea cups and the alice ride. She told me we were going in three weeks:) I just smiled and told her no. We are definately going again it is just a matter of when. I am glad Sheridy and her family was able to share the magic with us. Her being there made the vacation even better. It was alot of fun, and I am glad for the memories we made there.

5 comments:

born2bhappy said...

deI was also shocked that Rachel liked the big rides as well as she did. She is definitely growing up. Kyle will be the same when he gets to go all the time and not have to wait. That can get pretty boring but he did pretty good. Meggie was her usual happy self. We had a great time together, we are so lucky that we all could go. Memories are worth all it takes to be together like that. We will definitely remember Disneyland 2009.

born2bhappy said...

By the way, I like your new background.

Abby said...

I was glad that Rachel liked all the rides. The last day, the kids were getting hot and tired, but it was still fun to be all together.

Matt said...

Ha! Kyle looks more than impressed in all of the pictures he was in. it's a great place that makes all sorts of children (Young and Old) happy.

Jenny Stoker said...

I loved the rides, and seeing the kids. It was a great vacation! I'm glad that we all could go as a family! That makes it even more special.