Don't you love it!

We had the best trip ever last month. And

though it wasn't planned we got to see all of our

family that lives in California. My sister's family

and my mom came with us to Disneyland and

we got to see Mike's brother's family that lives near

San Diego who just happened to be in Anaheim

on Sunday. We stopped in St George Friday night

and arrived in Anaheim on Sat in near 80 degree weather.

What a dream! The girls even swam with their

cousins when we arrived. On Saturday

we found Mike's brother and joined them at a

cool pirate park (wish I had more pics of it).

Here's the one pic I got of Jaden with her

cousin Olivia who she adores and thinks is so beautiful!

After the park we went to the beach and

though it was cold the girls had a blast running around

in the sand and chasing the seagulls. Once again, no pics.

On Monday and Tuesday we hit up Disneyland.

Anyone that knows me knows I LOVE IT!

I just love seeing the excitement in my girls eyes

and remembering how much fun I had growing up

going. My sister got us a sweet deal since she

is from southern California. Thanks Candice!

And it was so nice having my mom and sister's family

there to help and to be with. Jaden adores Kaylee

and so it was nice to have so many extra willing

people to help.

Waiting in the Tiki Room. Mike was so excited!

The ride home on the bus....exhausted.

I read online that you have to try the

hand dipped corndogs. They did not disappoint!

Waiting for World of Color. Which was awesome!

Even though it was way passed bed time

Avery was in the silliest best mood.

Meeting the princesses was obviously a highlight.

Avery was just in awe. She didn't smile or anything..just stared.

In shock I guess. Jaden and Belle trying to get

Avery to loosen up.

I love pinnochio so I was happy to see this guy.

Climbing Tarzan's treehouse.

Minnie's house.

Meeting Mickey was Avery's favorite part.

She was not shy this time. She walked straight up to him

and gave him a fat kiss. Bonus: No wait!

Enjoying Toon Town and virtually had the place to

ourselves at the end of the night.

Avery and I rode the teacups one last time

while Mike took Jaden on the Matterhorn for her

third time! Avery loved her princess Minnie Mouse.

A combination of her favorite things!

More interesting tidbits:

• Neither of my girls were scared of any of the rides.
• Including the Matterhorn, Snow Whites Scary Adventure and Haunted Mansion.
• We rode EVERYTHING we wanted except Nemo. Jaden didn't want to ride it. weird.
• Jaden was so bummed she wasn't half an inch taller so she could ride Tower of Terror.
• Loved A Bug's Life 3D movie, Jaden was hilarious. She kept reaching out to touch everything and kept taking off her glasses to see why she couldn't. Confusing.
• Did you know you can walk through the Castle? I didn't. But there's a tiny little entrance on the Fantasyland side and inside are images from Sleeping Beauty. It's pretty cool.
• On our way back my mom drove with me (Mike had to fly back for school) and we stopped in Palm Springs and stayed in a sweet hotel and swam in 80 degree weather again. It was a great way to end the trip!
• Always use priceline for hotels! We never payed over 55 bucks for nice hotels the whole trip. Including the Marriott and Hyatt Suites in Palm Springs!!!

Thanks again to the Edgars for making our trip

extra special and a little easier. Can't wait to go again!!!!

I Love Disneyland!