In the middle of February we took the family to DISNEYLAND. It was so wonderful to see the kids have so much fun. It was also a great trip because we were able to visit with a lot of family both on the way down and on the way home. Lucky Blaine, was able to celebrate his 5th birthday while we were at Disneyland. He only wore his birthday button for part of the day but the Disneyland employees did a great job wishing him a "Happy Birthday." It was truly a birthday to remember. Tyler was busy with work a few days were there but the magic made it fun even on the days he wasn't able to join us. Disneyland really was the happiest place on earth for our family for the week were there.
Being at Disneyland for that many days does bring a few "lost child" stories. Our first was in the hotel. Lucy loved the elevator and would race to be the first one in. One evening she was far too fast and beat the rest of us to the elevator by too much. After she got in the door began to closes and she give me this panicked look as I run towards the elevator yelling "put your hand in the door." I didn't make it but figured she wouldn't go anywhere if she didn't push any buttons and all I had to do was call the elevator back. So I pushed the button and immediately realize it was taking too long. When the elevator door opened she wasn't there. The next logical thing in my mind was that all the elevators rest down at the lobby so she must be there. I load all the other kids into the elevator and we head to the lobby. No Lucy. Now I am at a cross roads in trying to decided if I should search for her on the first floor or start traveling up the elevator to all of the floors. I decide to take the elevator. In not very many minutes I hit all of the floors and she is not in any of there lobby areas. It is time to get help so I go to the lobby (of course this is one of the times when Tyler is working so I am on my own). As soon as we hit the lobby I can hear Lucy crying but it is coming not from the lobby but the pool area. I rush over to the pool and while calling her name I look for her but I don't see her until I look up. She is on the 3rd floor balcony overlooking the pool. REALLY, why there? Once she sees me and I calm her down it doesn't take me long to get to her. Then on the way to Disneyland we all have a long talk about the reason mom tells you to stay put when you are lost.
Second "lost child" story we are actually in the Park. Jane was taking her usual afternoon stroller nap so I sat out on the Mike & Sulley ride while Tyler took the other kids. While I am waiting my cell phone rings and through an unclear signal I hear that these people calling me have Lucy and are over by the Ladybug teacups (if you know California Adventure you know these rides aren't next to each other). I tell the people on the phone I will be there in just a moment. All the time thinking, how did we lose Lucy, I just watched her walk in Mike & Sulley with Ty and then for her to get all the way over to the Ladybug teacups is just weird. Of course I start sprinting across the park with my stroller until an employee stops me and tells me I can't cross because a float is about to come through. I look at him and with "crazy mom" written all over my face I say "My little girl is lost over there and if you don't let me through you had better go find her." Not surprisingly he let me through. I get to the Ladybug teacups and there is no Lucy to be seen. Now I am running in circles getting panicked. I call the number and a nice little family who I have noticed watching me waves at me and hold up Lucy's autograph book. Aaaggghhh. All that drama because I couldn't hear them clearly on my phone. I truly was glad they returned the autograph book and thanked them accordingly but was also pretty embarrassed about how I had just ran through the park like a crazy person.
Being at Disneyland for that many days does bring a few "lost child" stories. Our first was in the hotel. Lucy loved the elevator and would race to be the first one in. One evening she was far too fast and beat the rest of us to the elevator by too much. After she got in the door began to closes and she give me this panicked look as I run towards the elevator yelling "put your hand in the door." I didn't make it but figured she wouldn't go anywhere if she didn't push any buttons and all I had to do was call the elevator back. So I pushed the button and immediately realize it was taking too long. When the elevator door opened she wasn't there. The next logical thing in my mind was that all the elevators rest down at the lobby so she must be there. I load all the other kids into the elevator and we head to the lobby. No Lucy. Now I am at a cross roads in trying to decided if I should search for her on the first floor or start traveling up the elevator to all of the floors. I decide to take the elevator. In not very many minutes I hit all of the floors and she is not in any of there lobby areas. It is time to get help so I go to the lobby (of course this is one of the times when Tyler is working so I am on my own). As soon as we hit the lobby I can hear Lucy crying but it is coming not from the lobby but the pool area. I rush over to the pool and while calling her name I look for her but I don't see her until I look up. She is on the 3rd floor balcony overlooking the pool. REALLY, why there? Once she sees me and I calm her down it doesn't take me long to get to her. Then on the way to Disneyland we all have a long talk about the reason mom tells you to stay put when you are lost.
Second "lost child" story we are actually in the Park. Jane was taking her usual afternoon stroller nap so I sat out on the Mike & Sulley ride while Tyler took the other kids. While I am waiting my cell phone rings and through an unclear signal I hear that these people calling me have Lucy and are over by the Ladybug teacups (if you know California Adventure you know these rides aren't next to each other). I tell the people on the phone I will be there in just a moment. All the time thinking, how did we lose Lucy, I just watched her walk in Mike & Sulley with Ty and then for her to get all the way over to the Ladybug teacups is just weird. Of course I start sprinting across the park with my stroller until an employee stops me and tells me I can't cross because a float is about to come through. I look at him and with "crazy mom" written all over my face I say "My little girl is lost over there and if you don't let me through you had better go find her." Not surprisingly he let me through. I get to the Ladybug teacups and there is no Lucy to be seen. Now I am running in circles getting panicked. I call the number and a nice little family who I have noticed watching me waves at me and hold up Lucy's autograph book. Aaaggghhh. All that drama because I couldn't hear them clearly on my phone. I truly was glad they returned the autograph book and thanked them accordingly but was also pretty embarrassed about how I had just ran through the park like a crazy person.
The Disneyland love'n crew
This was the last day. Everyone melted down at some point. Blaine just still small enough to be cute while melting down. :)
Pluto's Kitchen was a hit. We went for Blaine's birthday and we will definitely go back next time we come.
What is Disneyland without Mickey Mouse?
The Parks were packed while we were there. Northern Cali was out of school for the week and the temp was in the 70's the whole time. So much for going during the off season.
