We got in Saturday night just in time to get settled in our hotel and take ALL 22 (10 adults and 12 kids under 9) of us to IHOP. That was the beginning of our FUN adventure.
We were pleasantly surprised Sunday morning to see that the Easter Bunny found us so far from home. We spent the day at the LA Temple, Newport Beach Temple, had an Easter egg hunt at a cute park, and then off to Hunington Beach. The day was nice and relaxing. It was a bit cool, but pleasant. The kids loved the beach inspite of the cool breeze and freezing water temperature...needless to say we didn't let them put their swimming suits on and get all wet...just their legs and an occasional fall.
Monday was LEGO LAND. Looking back on it, I think of LONG, SLOW lines and RAIN. It was fun, but I don't think in lived up to all the hype we had heard about it.
Tuesday: DISNEYLAND...the kids were so excited!! It was everything they wanted and expected. We were able to go in so many rides with the kids. With the exception of the little ones (Halle, Stratton, Dylie, and Sydnee) the kids were tall enough to ride everything. They really had a great time. It was fun to see all the cousins interact and decide who got to ride with who on each ride. They all got along so well.
Wednesday: CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE...very fun. I think everyones' favorite was "Sorin' over California" and the little ones loved watching the Playhouse Disney show.
Thursday: Back to Disneyland to finish the rides we missed the first time and hit the ones we loved a second time. I unfortunately spent the day throwing up, so I didn't leave the hotel, until dinner. We had a special dinner at GOOFY'S KITCHEN. We got to see most of the characters. The kids had a blast eating yummy food, seeing the characters and dancing to their hearts content. It really was a fun dinner. That night we went back to California Adventure to catch the light parade. I was told it was amazing...however, I didn't feel well and Halle was out of control, so we headed back to the hotel for the night.
Friday: headed home. We had arranged a taxi to pick us up Friday morning and take us to the airport. Our taxi driver called that morning and said "I have to pick up someone at the same airport at 11 am, can I pick you up at 10:30 in a LIMO...no extra charge?" ummmmm Yeah!! I think we can do that. It pulled up to the hotel and the kids eyes got really big then they started jumping up and down. It made a perfect ending for a perfect trip.
We had an amazing time. We LOVE spending time with our family. It's always hard to say goodbye. Hopefully it won't be long until we can see them weekly instead of yearly!!
Thank you Papa and Nana! We love you!!
3 comments:
Sounds like so much fun! (Except you throwing up...whats up with that? I am sure you can read my mind :)) I can't wait to post something just like this when we finally get our big trip!
Amy - your trip sounds so fun! Mike's family got together and did a Disney Cruise together about 6 years ago. It was amazing having all of us together & on vacation at the same time. We want to get together for another family trip & are thinking about meeting in Florida when Mike's mom & dad finish up their mission in Tampa.
How awful for you to be sick! We always have one child get a little bit sick when we go to Disneyland. This last time it was Tanner. At one point he was just sleeping on the ground with me sitting next to him for a good couple of hours while everyone else rode rides. Looks like you had a little fun in spite of that!
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