On the road...Family Trip!

Day One...
Our first goal was to ride the new Finding Nemo Ride. We waited for 45 minutes but got on and celebrated Aaron's first Disneyland ride ever. (he was in Cali adventure three years ago). It was a very cold and wet day. We brought our rain ponchos for the "Wet Rides" but used them to keep dry from the rain more. Aaron didn't like the Matterhorn but loved every Fantasy Land ride. In all we rode on 27 rides, saw the Aladdin stage show and the Muppet 3D show all in 12 long and fun hours.

Our second to last ride of the day was the Winnie the Pooh ride. Aaron loved it! Then we thought we'd go on the Haunted Mansion. There was no line and ...well...why not. Aaron was not a fan. Brittany and I sat with him on the ride and had to keep telling him, "Wow, this is just like a Scooby Doo Movie". No nightmares...so far.

Day Two...




On Friday morning we had a breakfast in Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel. We saw many different characters, and took pictures with each one. The food was to die for. Made to order omelets (Heidi's fav), eggs, french toast, Mickey shaped waffles, fruit, sweets that you die for. So much that even Brandon could not even eat any more after two plates of food. I know we all loved this 1 1/2 hours spent eating and visiting all the Disney Friends.

Once at Disneyland we went right to Adventure Land were we saw an Indiana Jones Show. It was all geared toward the movie. Then once the show was over Dr. Jones had some street fights to help searchers find some hidden clues. Each family got a map and was told to look for the clues. Our family had a blast looking for clues and watching Dr. Jones beat up the same guy in different locations for different clues. Once we were done with the clues we rode on more rides and had a great day.

We didn't stay for the Electric Light Parade...it got too cold and we were to tired. Next time.

We had dinner at a Denny's and headed down for Encinitas to Paul's sister Patty's home, for the rest of the weekend.

After a lazy morning, we all got into the van, + Jenna, and headed to Sea World. We just wanted to have some warm sun and fun. We were able to see a lot of animals and catch a show. Then the kids played in the new Sesame Street Kid Play area. Aaron and Rachel loved it. Well, the truth be told...everyone loved it.

On Sunday we went to church with Aunt Patty and Uncle Nate. Uncle Nate has a friend in their ward that he rides bikes with, John. He likes to restore Ferraris as a hobby. Brandon dreams of having a car like this one day and was drooling at it in the church parking lot when Uncle Nate introduced Brandon to John. John asked Brandon if he wanted a ride home from church in it, and of course Brandon jumped at the idea. (Nate said as he got into his own car..."Wow, I've never even sat in one of his 4 cars before").

Once at Aunt Patty's we had to take a photo to prove Brandon really did drive in the car.

On Monday we went to a ward BBQ with Patty and Family. It was held at the Cielo Country Club. Wow...what a place. Our kids didn't want to leave. But we were able to pull them away and drive home. We had to put an end to all the fun...I am a mean mom after all.

Aaron says it all. We had one heck of a fun trip!