We just returned from a few fun filled days at Disneyland. October is my ultimate favorite time to visit the Disney Parks since they deck it all out so cute for Halloween. Disney doesn't do anything, least of all decorations half way. It looked wonderful. This was one of our favorite visits there, largely in part to all the fun families that went with us.
Aaron and Ashley Waller and their girls Brea and Ava (oh and Aaron's mom Mrs Waller)
Eric and Rachelle Lillenquist and their girls Isabelle and Hallie
and Jimmy and Leslie Shergill and their daughter Sophie.
We had so much fun with these guys!
(the pic below is most of our group, just missing the Eric's)
Also, I have to mention what a cool connection Aaron (Nomo)'s wife Ashley had. Her family has this great friend Bob who has played Eyeore at the part for 30-something years. So, he hooked us up right and left. Secret little rendezvous with ALice and the mad Hatter to get pics and play time. Prime seating for the Fantasmic show and fireworks at night. Reservations at the fabulous character breakfast where he brought the entire Winnie the Pooh gang to our table for the kids to play, dance and pose with. It was awesome. Since all our kids are different ages, and have different schedules we met up randomly over the weekend and for meals but also had free time on our own, it really was perfect.
(us at the airport, Ady insisted on the crown on the flight down to L.A.)
We also hit up the Critter breakfast at our hotel (the Grand Californian) on the first morning.
Fantasyland was our first stop, followed by our other favorites, Pirates of the Carribbean, Haunted Mansion (Ady is obsessed) and of course the Winnie the Pooh ride and area of the park.
Our private visit (arranged by BOB-Eyeore) with Alice and the Mad Hatter
Eric and Aaron thought Alice was pretty good lookin, I think they have issues.
Bob also had us meet up one afternoon for the Disney Pixar Parade over in California Adventure, the kids loved it, I even let Ady dress up in her Minnie/witch costume my girlfriend made for her especially for this trip. Isnt it darling?
Mostly we just played, rode rides, ate, and had a great time. I love Disneyland probably a little too much for an adult.
The last night we were there Mrs. Waller agreed to babysit some of the kids and a couple got sitters of their own and we all had an adult dinner at Napa Rose (pretty good but incredibly slow) and then we hit some of the adult rides, I love this tradition we have done the past couple of trip to Disney. It is so fun to have a big kids night. And almost essential to have a little break from the exhaustion chasing the kids around the park gives you.
Anyway, we had a great time, and the kids were in heaven being there, even more so cuz other kids were there. I think we are gonna try and do Disney with other families from now on, it just makes it more fun for everyone.
14 comments:
Great pictures!! It was such a fun vacation! We love you guys!!!
Looks like you guys had fun. And I love how Ady is a little fashionista! She always looks so darling!
So fun! Glad to know Disneyland is right where we left it two years ago.
You can never love Disneyland too much! ;)
We sure miss our annual Disney Passes. We were there weekly
(sigh)
Your little family is darling.
Take care.
Looks like you had a great time and great weather! Can't wait to hear more about it!
so cute. i love disneyland at halloween too... if ady ever has a clothing sale please let me be the first to know! belle clothing is this tee shirt company i created a couple years ago. i had cap sleeve shirts like shade but made nicer and with a cuter fit and also some long sleeve tee's that people loved. the shirts were made too nice and therefore too pricey for this area so i just gave it up. i'll bring you a couple to your halloween party.
Love Disneyland in October! Favorite pic is the first with Max looking up at Goofy with the best expression ever! Looks like so much fun!
How funny. We were just there last week as well. Too bad we didn't run into eachother. Looks like a great time.
I want to take my kids to Disneyland! We took them to Legoland and they had a good time. Do they have Buzz and Woody walking around? I think they would be in heaven if they saw those guys!
It was good to see you and your cute kids today! We need to see each other more ... we only live like 5 min away!
Great pictures!
It is the perfect time of year for this. I have never been so we went twice last month - I couldn't get enough!
I promise I love Disneyland more than I should too. Oh well. That's funny you went with Eric and Rachelle Lilinquist. We are super good friends with his little sister here in El Paso. Their little girls are beautiful!
What a fun time. I keep begging Nate to go there soon, so maybe next year. I love the Halloween decor and Ady's which costume is awesome. Great pictures.
I love disneyland!!! Looks like you guys had a good time!!
sooooooooooooooooo jealious!!! I love Disney in the fall as well, Have been every year since I was 5 except the last 3 years!!! I love the pictures, looks like a ton of fun as always! I love your hair!
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