Disneyland Trip - Feb. 2009

We left Sunday morning at 7 am, Feb. 2nd, and drove all day to Anaheim. Once we got there we checked in and walked around the Gardenwalk outdoor mall and got some dinner. Then the hot tub and off to bed early since it will be a lot of walking at Disneyland. Monday we got up and took the shuttle to Disneyland. It was a great day, 81 degrees and sunny, "BEAUTIFUL". Anaheim, with all the Palm Trees made me miss San Jose. I miss Palm Trees!!!

Monday and Tuesday we were at Disneyland and California Adventure. The lines weren't too long, and the park was fabulous. We got to do the Matterhorn (which Tessa didn't love), saw Pocahontas, Mulan, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White (which she did love), the Carousel, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Pirates of the Carribean (which is always one of my favorites), Nemo Submarine ride, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Soarin' over CA, and much, much more .... Everything that we wanted to do except "Its a Small World" which opened back up on Friday (the day we drove back), and Haunted Mansion. Aaron and I were bummed because my favorite was Haunted Mansion and his was Small World. Oh well, I guess thats what you get during off peak season, its worth it since the lines weren't that long at all. Kylie LOVED Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, and all the rides that were fast and scary. We were shocked that she loved them. She went on everything twice, once with Aaron and then with me. Tessa loved the Toy Story shooting ride and the Bug's Movie Caterpillar ride "Chew, Chew Train" in CA Adventure.

Wednesday was the most beautiful day of all, we went to Newport Beach and played in the water and sand. The girls ABSOLUTELY loved it, just as much as Disneyland. It was 85 degrees that day and gorgeous. The warmest in all the USA, more than Florida!!!! We picked the best time to go. However, Thursday was supposed to rain, and we thought we were okay but it started raining/pouring around 1pm and all the rest of the day. We were at Disneyland and Ca Adventure again and had to pay $30 for rain ponchos, and $22 for 2 strollers (since we didn't bring our own). But it was well worth the money, it kept the whining in control. In fact the girls were great, hardly complained at all. Thursday was fabulous even if it rained, we got on every ride right away, and accomplished a TON. We didn't stay for the "Fantasmic" show, but the girls were cold and tired and we all had filled our fun tanks to the MAX. Friday we drove back home, and the depression started to set in around Cedar City (when we saw snow.)

The Trip was fantastic, better than I had expected and much needed. Only, its always hard to come home, especially since its been snowing here for two days straight. Yuck!!!!!!! I am ready for summer already! I hope we can go back someday soon. After we recooperate from the financial BLOW! Wow, its alot of money, but worth every penny!