Disneyland

My grandmother turned 90 today so this last weekend they had a HUGE party for her in California. She was so excited she said she had a hard time sleeping.

Growing up I always went to Disneyland and I couldn't wait to carry that special place on with my children. My mom was awesome and watched Macey the whole day for us to we could spend this special time with Caden.

Caden did pretty good with the rides he didn't know a lot of the characters because he doesn't watch the old school movies, mainly pixar. California Adventure probably would have been good but we didn't have much time. His fear kicked in but he was tall enough to ride majority so the Matterhorn was a little pushing it but he did it. No Space Mountain for him.

It was a great day together with everyone. We went from 9-8. LONG day.

WARNING** Major picture overload

These are the pre-Disneyland pictures. Can you feel the anticipation?



Carrie and Caden



Caden and Mommy on the tram car that takes you to the park



Us minus Macey; gosh darn this could have been our Christmas pic




Caden, Chase(Caden's cousin) and me waiting for Dumbo

Eric and Caden

My dad and Chase

My Niece Paige and I on Dumbo, purple Dumbo

My brother Bruce on the teacups. It was a fun warm fuzzy experience riding rides with my brother, it brought me back to the early days. Side note, almost threw up on teacups.

Autopia-where they drive the cars. caden said it was his favorite ride.

Eric said his and Caden's car ran out of gas and Carrie and Chase had to push them ll the way back.

They had this really cool Jedi Training(Caden is really into Star Wars that he learned from his good buddys Cade and Carter from Georgia) They randomly selected and Chase got picked not Caden. He was a little upset but we introduced Chase to the Jedi World. And Grandpa came in and saved the day with Blue Light Sabers for both boys.

Star Tours, Caden was amazed with the ride.

Eric and Caden flying the rockets into Space

Carrie and Chase flying their Rocket

My Dad was exhausted(Long day traveling before). So while Paige was waiting to see the Princess's my dad took a breather in the princess dress up area. Can you tell he wasn't happy with me taking this picture of him.

The guys being goofy while we waited for the princess's. Caden scooted around to where the princess's were and got hit on by Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Milan and Jasmine and all he did was hide behind me.

There was a great train around the park. This was us mustering the energy to keep going.

The Haunted Mansion was made over by Tim Burton into the Corpse Bride. Caden was terrified of it. But it looked really cool

Everyone when we walked in the thought the Castle looked smaller. That's what happens when you grow up, things get smaller, roller coasters don't seem so scary.

Before the Holiday parade.



The toy soldiers

Buzz Lightyear

The Seven Dwarfs

The Big Man they were all excited for. It was a great parade.