Action Shot

 I love this action shot another parent took of Darby playing basketball.   

Ethan's party

Ollie was invited to Ethan's birthday party. This involved a night away near Leavenworth at their family cabin.  As you can tell from the pictures I was sent, they had a great time playing in the snow and hanging out with each other.   (And I'm thankful for Ollie's broncos sweatshirt because it is easy to see him). 

 

Dad Time

While I was visiting the happiest place on earth, Brad was managing all the things at home.  The kids are at school most of the day and they are pretty independent but it is still quite a lot coordinating all the practices and activities.   

They had a great time, especially when Brad took them to Fatburger after basketball. 

Some pictures of the kids sleeping. 

 

Em-Eye-See, Kay-EE-Why

The next morning we woke up early again to get their for early entry. We rode Space Mountain 3 times, then went to Matterhorn and Big Thunder Mountain before getting our breakfast and Starbucks. We went on the Jungle Cruise and listened to all the silly puns and jokes.

We went on the Storybook Land ride and while we were waiting I noticed the line for pictures with Mickey.  I couldn't resist.  The line wasn't very long so we waited and got our pictures with Mickey, Donald and Goofy.   

After Disneyland we went back over to California Adventure.  We went on a few more rides, including the Radiator Springs Racers and the Incredicoaster.....so much fun!!!   While we were there Nicole texted that her and Luca decided to go to Disneyland for the day.   We met them at the Mater ride and went on with them.   

After Mater we went to the Pixar Pier and rode the carousel.  Sarah wasn't too excited about the idea so we decided to go in the line with the stationary buckets and I'm so glad we chose those because it still felt a little wobbly.  

 The whole trip was wonderful!   It has given me Disney fever and I'm jealous of Nicole who has an annual pass and can go way more often than me.  But I am very thankful for this fun trip and memory I had with Sarah.  

Dinner

After our morning/afternoon at Disneyland we went back to the hotel to rest. (We also decided to get the Park Hopper pass so we could go back over to California Adventure. We still aren't sure why we didn't buy it to begin with). We took a little rest and then met up with Jim, Nicole, Mia and Luca. They drove all the way up from their house (45-60 minute drive with traffic) to meet us. It was so special.

After dinner we went back over to California Adventure.  We were going to go on the Guardians of the Galaxy again but sort of chickened out at the last minute.  Now we are kicking ourselves.  We did go on Webslingers again and more time in Cars land.  It was another awesome day! 

Disneyland

After our first day at California Adventure we went back to the hotel and got into bed. We needed to get ready for an early morning. We woke up and walked over to get in 30 minutes early.   It was great!  We rode space mountain twice, the matterhorn once, walked past the Rise of the Resistance (line was too long) and hopped on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. 

Then we took a little break to grab some Starbucks then had fun riding on some of the other smaller rides.   It was Magical.  

 

Cars

After the Incredicoaster we walked over to Cars land. I LOVED this place! I could stay here all day. It really feels like you are on the set of the movie....and it's a cartoon.

We rode the Radiator Springs Racers and I think it is my absolute favorite ride.