We decided it was time for a little vacation, since we haven't had really good quality time together as a family since Crosby was born. What better place for a family vacation than Disneyland? I have wanted to go since Callum was born, so I was really excited to finally be planning our little trip. I have to say I am really glad we didn't go any earlier because Callum was just at an age where he could really enjoy it and talk about his favorite parts.
There is something really, truly, magical about Disneyland and everything is so much more special when you get to experience the magic through your child's eyes. This vacation was everything I'd hoped it would be and it exceeded Ryan's expectations. We went with our next door neighbors and then Ryan's brother and girlfriend met up with us for a few days, so it was a great way to spend time together as a family and then enjoy our vacation with more extended family and friends. We can't wait to go back!
DAY 1:
When we first got there, it was POURING rain. Like flash flood raining. It didn't stop us from enjoying the day and Callum and Crosby didn't even notice! Luckily it stopped raining about an hour after we got there and it didn't rain the rest of the time! We did Fantasyland this day and Callum LOVED Peter Pan. He asked to go on this ride probably five more times that day.
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| We had a nice long lunch to escape the rain in the New Orleans square. |
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| Callum loved meeting "Wooey!" |
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| "Whoa!! 'Cackels' mommy, cackels!!" |
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| The finding Nemo ride. Callum LOVED this one. He nose was literally pressed up to the glass and he was just silent and still the whole time. (Except when he found Squirt and Crush, then he'd shout their names and point them out!) |
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| Mr Toad's wild ride |
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| These expressions just absolutely make everything worth it |
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| He loves "fee ee yond" (infinity and beyond) |
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| "Space Ranger, mommy!!" |
DAY 2:
On our second day in Disneyland, Ruel and his girlfriend met up with us. We had way too much fun riding rides, watching the parade, and eating far too many churros! (I seriously sought out those churro stands. If I didn't know better I'd think I was pregnant the way I was craving those things!)
There was a huge Christmas Day parade being taped for the ABC Christmas special (airing on Christmas Day), so we stuck around to watch. Look for Callum on TV!
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| Nick Cannon was hosting the special. Too bad I'm not a fan, but it was fun to see them taping it nonetheless. |
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| Captain EO tribute. LOVED it, even though it was NOTHING like I remembered it :) |
We entered into ToonTown and both boys loved it! It was a great place for them to just run around and experience everything hands on.
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| This was one of MANY attempts to get a family photo. Have I mentioned how hard that is to do?! |
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| Callum's first rollercoaster. Afterwards, Ryan asked him if he wanted to go on it again and he said "no thanks!" |
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| That face! It gets me every time. |
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| Oh how I love this tender little boy. |
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| We met Mickey Mouse and it so worth the little line. I thought we'd want to just take a photo and leave, but I found myself wanting to give Mickey a hug and just hang around a little longer. I was surprised by how much I found myself loving Mickey! |
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| Callum wanted to give Crosby a hug. Such a sweet brother! |
That night, Ruel and Mandy were sweet enough to watch the boys so we could have a night out on our own. Our neighbors left their boys with their Nana and we had a fun night riding all the rollercoasters that we can't take our little ones on. Here's the pic from Tower of Terror. This is one of our favorite rides!
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| the castle all lit up at night. Like I said, just magical! |
