Nate and I wanted to take the kids to Disneyland, we couldn't decide when we wanted to go but it all ended up just falling into our laps. Our good friends where going over Christmas and they invited us to go at first we where thinking, no way we can't come up with the money that fast. This was just 6 weeks before we would be leaving so it just didn't even seem possible. BUT then our friends reminded us that he works for The Hampton and could get a a amazing deal on our Hotel. We also found someone who wanted to share tickets for Disney so we paid half the normal price it just seemed to be the perfect opportunity to go. So we surprised the kids Christmas morning with a Mickey suit case and a letter saying that we where leaving for Disneyland!!! We finished packing up and left that day. I think Nate and I where more excited than the kids. we drove straight there and the fun began.... We met up with our fabulous friends the Aardemas and had dinner that night then went back to their Hotel and just hung out. the next day was Sunday so we just went to the Beach and went and did a little site seeing. The big day was Monday we woke up extra early and got to Disney at 7 am. Sherry and I had bought our kids cute costumes to wear to Disney, so Abbie was dressed like Cinderella and Sky was a cool pirate. they where so dang cute! That first day was sooooo fun we had a blast even though the park reached capacity around noon which is over 80,000 people so it was busy but still so fun!! I am always in awe at the detail that they have with everything in the park even the bathrooms are magical! LOL
The next day we went to Univesal Studios which believe it or not was even crazier than Disney there where so many people there it was insane. We did the few rides there and then we left around 8. I really like universal I think it is so fun to see some of the behind the scenes stuff there! SKylers favorite ride there was the new Simpson ride we waited for EVER for this ride thinking it was going to be so cool but it was LAME. it was like a simulator ride! All in all the day was great and we where exhausted.
Back to Disney this time it was just our little family, it was one of our funnest days. Nate and I love spending time with our kids and this day couldn't have been any more perfect. We did everything we wanted and got so much done. The kids where so good that day and everything went smoothly. We watched the big parade and the new World of Color at California Adventures. the kids never seemed to get sick of being there and didn't want to leave. :) WE assured them that we would come back in a few days.
The next day we just took it easy slept in, went shopping and went swimming at the Hotel. That night we decided to go out just the adult and leave the kids at in the Hotel rooms. The two older girls agreed to babysit and we went to Dave and Busters and had a blast! I sure wish they had one in Utah because we had so much fun! It was a nice little break from all the kids. I am happy we were able to get out.
Last day of Disneyland!!!! Bitter sweet. It was News Years eve, and we were ready to party! we spent the day doing all the rides for a second time then that night was CRAZY! We watched fantasmic and when it got over there were some fire works. This wasn't the main even because it was only around 9:30 at this point there were going to be a huge fire works display at midnight. When we went to main st. to wait for midnight it was so insane we couldn't move. Our kids fell asleep so Nate and I decided to go back to our hotel and watch the ball drop on t.v! I know I know who does that when they are in Disneyland but honestly it was out of control busy! To be honest I think we were smart because the crowds got worse after we left. I LOVE Disneyland I can't get enough of it I would go back every year if I could. I am so happy we had the chance to take our kids again!
The next day we packed up and headed to Vegas. We decided it would be good to split the drive home up. We went to Freemont street had dinner then went to bed.BUT before bed there was one important thing I had to do........ I took a test and it came back positive!!!! I am pregnant with out third child and we are so very excited. (it explained way I was so exhausted at Disneyland) LOL It was a awesome way to end an awesome trip!!!!
