Magical Memories

Last month we visited Disneyland for 2 days.  We had a blast and it was extra special to share the memories with my family.  We all stayed at the Candy Cane Inn down the street.  They had a complimentary shuttle that ran every 30 minutes all day long which made it really easy to get to and from the park without driving.  Hotel location is really important when you still have a toddler who needs a nap (or a pregnant mama).  Rachel and I headed to the hotel every afternoon for a couple of hours while everyone else got to stay and enjoy the park.  Plus their complimentary breakfast is really extensive.  I actually could have found enough to eat without bringing my own breakfast.  

Rachel had a great time last time we went, but this time she absolutely loved it.  Several weeks later she is still talking about seeing Lightning McQueen and Mater, the pretend ghosts in the Haunted Mansion, spinning on the teacups, seeing the Queen of Hearts get angry on Alice in Wonderland, going up and down on the carousel, seeing Nemo on the Submarines, and riding in the pink monkey cage on the Casey Jr. Train.  It is so much fun to sit with her and recall memories and experiences.  She loved seeing her Grandma and Grandpa Short, Uncle David, Aunt Sarah, and Titus.  She already has plans to go back and take her Grammy with her next time.

 

Fluffing "Doggy" our newly stuffed dog at Build-a-Bear Workshop

 

Waiting Patiently for California Adventure to Open

Chugging Along on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train

 Giving Duffy (our absolute favorite character) Big Bear Hugs

Taking a Spin on the Teacups

Showing Jesse Some Love

Playing With Titus

 The Family