not disneyland

I won't say we went to Disneyland again, cause I won't hear the end of it.

But I will say we went to California Adventures.

It's a different park. It counts. :)

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We were swarmed by the characters! But this is as close as we got. They're still kinda scary.

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And we got our dance on at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,

with the characters far away on stage.

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And then... we braved the bears...

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The reaction. Not bad.

But Jeff needs help.

What better way to end a successful bear encounter than to jump on rope bridges.

We love California Adventures!

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I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

I will not post about Disneyland anymore.

passes in use

Well, we had plans to go to Disneyland today to see my brother sing with the school choir. But with the rain and recently being sick, we figured it was best to stay home. We did get use of our passes a couple weeks ago with Liana, on the last January date with the holiday decorations. :)

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We have a thing for goofy's piano. Well, pianos in general, really. :)


First Peter Pan Flight! After we survived the loooong line.


Reliving my marching band days. Just needed my flute. :)

playful boy

Can we have a day without Ewan's tongue obsession?

Nope.

The simplicity of a 17 month old is great.

I still can't believe he hasn't gotten sick! :)

disneyland

Our big group for the day...

Jeff's entire family was able to make it!

And Aimee joined the group after she danced in the parade.
Rode some rides...

Ewan was not a big fan of the rides on this particular day.
Sure makes for some cute pictures though. :)

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Cousins! With their matching Dumbos.
This was Violet's first trip to Disneyland!
She rode her first ride, and got her first pair of ears.
I'm a big fan of firsts, and was happy to be a part of my niece's big day. :)
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We caught both parades at both parks...
with Auntie Aimee as Dory!



And had fun watching the Small World Light Show.
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We tried to capture the beautiful snowy castle at every angle of the park.

The best part of the day...
Annual Passes!
Thank you to Jef'f's parents for the Christmas present that will keep on giving all year long.
Can't WAIT to go again! And again... and again... :)

magical

Ewan experienced Disneyland decked for Christmas yesterday.

So crowded, but so fun.

Disneyland, Dinner, Toys and Toon Town

Mommy and the Birthday Boy went to Disneyland...
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And spent a ton of time in just-my-size Toon Town...

Then Daddy met us for toy shopping and dinner...

A little singing and a little candle...

to round out a perfect birthday!

Can't get enough...

...of this park! We went with my mom, sissies and brother. It was everyone's first chance to experience Disneyland with Ewan.
What fun!

Ewan was of course obsessed with the balloons all day.

Someday I'll have to fork over the 12 bucks for one. :)