Fun in the Sun!

We just spent a wonderful week in California last month. We took the girls to Disneyland. We drove all day on Sunday to get there and were ready to hit the rides the next morning. The girls had lots of fun, but could only last a few hours before we needed to head back to the hotel to take a rest. The first ride that we saw when we got there, Aspen wanted to go on: the rockets. This was fun, but of course made me a little motion sick, so we decided to try one that didn't have so much spinning. We were going to try the Buzz Lightyear ride, but as soon as we were in the building in line, the girls got scared and all wanted to leave. Most of the rides were too loud for them.
They would all plug their ears as we wen on the rides so it wasn't as loud. We spent one night late so that we could watch Fantasmic and see some of the fireworks. The girls did a great job, especially compared to the demon child we saw in the Dumbo line. Most children fuss as you wait in line for 45 minutes to ride a 1-1/2 minute ride but this boy took it to another level. He somehow got 3 groups ahead of his mother and started punching this lady. Then he took out his attacking claws and started at her purse. She was in shock and didn't know what to do. His mom was trying to get to him and then he turn and started pushing the 4 children behind him who were scooting as close to the sides of the line as they could, praying that he would just walk between them back to his mom. Of course when his mom finally got to him, she said nothing of how he treated the other people or apologizes. She just tried to show him the Dumbos and distract him. Well, after that interesting experience we finally made it onto Dumbo (which is one of Bela's favorites).

Here are some more pictures from Disneyland and the beach.


One of the best times for me was taking a nap in the hotel while it was over 100 degrees outside.

Here the girls are enjoying some ice cream that Grandpa helped pay for with some quarters.


Of course we had to see the princesses too.


Bela and I went into the Mad-Hatter store and tried on hats while momma and the other girls went on the tea-cup ride. That ride makes daddy puke and since Bela is somewhat of my clone, I thought it best she not ride it either.


Waiting for Fantasmic to start.


Aunt Micky and Uncle Greg let us stay at their place for a few days and enjoy their wonderful pool and home. They are such gracious hosts. We really appreciated them letting us stay there.