Disneyland part 2

Friday was Disneyland day! 

Camille had been doing her homework and found a place where we could get tickets for Disneyland and California adventure by buying it from a "business" that buys a 4 day pass, then sells each day to different people.   It sounded a little sketchy, but  several of her friends had used it before and it worked out ok, so we went for it. 

We got there bright and early and got the kids all situated.  Camille had borrowed a double stroller and it worked out  really well.  I had been thinking Olivia could just walk, but that place is soooooo big, there is no way she would have made it.  I think we probably walked 10 miles that day!Sam had been up since about 6 so by the time we got there, he was ready for his nap! 

 How cute are they?  They were so good all day long.  They gave Olivia a neat button to wear because it was her birthday.

 Liv had her face painted like a butterfly...so cute!

 We haven't been to Disney land since KC was about 5 so a lot has changed.  The small world and the tea cups ride were about the only things that looked the same.

Kellen had done his homework too and found out about getting a "fast pass"  As soon as we got there he ran to get one for us for some of the rides that have really long lines.  That way, we could go in a different line that went right up to the front!  It was awesome!  He could get one each hour so that really made it nice! 

 Olivia did not like the rides that were scary or dark or loud....So after going on thunder mountain, she was pretty wary of any other rides.  We found plenty of other rides that were just her speed though, so the day flew by.  She especially loved meeting with the princesses.  They gave her a cute little tiera and really made her feel special. 

Since it was close to Halloween, they were having a Halloween party that night.  People started showing up in their costumes about 5 and it was fun just people watching!  We headed over to California Adventure for the evening.

 They had some fun things over there.  A lot of it was shut down because they are redoing it for 2012, but we found some fun rides that were just right for Olivia.  There was also an amazing roller coaster.  Definitely the best one I've ever been on.  Luckily, Kellen had gotten a fast pass for it so we ran right up to the front of the extremely long line.  It was so fun, we had to go again!

 I think Liv liked the carousel just about as good as anything.  Sam did too!

Several people had told me about this show called "World of Color" that they put on over this lake.  We had planned on staying for it even though it didn't start till about 9:30.  The kids had about had it, but when the show started, they loved it.  It was really neat how they showed different parts of favorite Disney movies on a mist of water and had music and lights and water spraying all over to the music.

As we walked from the park, the fireworks started.  Nice end to a great day.

 We are not huge Disneyland fans...but I have to say, they really have it set up to where you can have a wonderful day there.  Even though there are a zillion other people there,   ( yes we went on uea weekend!) everything runs along so smoothly and everyone is so nice and helpful there, it really was a lot of fun! 

The very best part of it was watching Olivia.  She is just a sweet little soul, who is happy with whatever happens.  Never complained or whined about the long lines or being tired.

 And Sam...well you just couldn't ask for a better little guy.  He was happy all day long. 

 I'm a lucky grandma...want to wrap up this day and keep it in a special place in my heart so when I am missing them so much, I can take it out and remember what a fun day we had.