We've talked for years about taking Aleah and McKenna to Disneyland. Their older sisters went when they were younger than Aleah and McKenna so we figured it was about time. And, being the Lego addicts we are, we've been wanting to get to Legoland too. Now since we're only 6 hours away from Disneyland we decided it would be a great time to go. However, school starts so dang early here so we knew if we were going to get it in this year it was going to have to be soon. So, with school starting the next week, we decided to go the first weekend in August. That gave us about three days to get ready. We love being spontaneous!
First, we headed to Legoland in Carlsbad, California. Although I think it was a park geared more towards younger children, we enjoyed it. Our favorite park was Miniland - it was soooo incredible the things they built out of Legos...whole cities!!! And down to every last detail... Amazing! Rob was, however, disappointed to discover that he already owned more Lego sets than they carried in their shops there. Poor guy!
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| Rob's dream job! Getting paid to play with Legos all day! |
On the way up to Anaheim, we stopped by the beach and got out to explore. It wasn't a super warm day and the girls started out with no intentions of getting wet. But of course the waves were just looking like way too much fun and they couldn't resist! So, clothes and all, they played and played and played and searched for seashells too. We all decided that we are definitely going to have to come back next summer and just play at the beach for a few days! FUN!
We then headed to Disneyland and California Adventure. What can I say? I'm a sucker for anything Disney - always a kid at heart! As well as the girls being new to Disneyland, neither they nor Rob had been to California Adventure either (Kaylyn and I got to go with her orchestra in High School). We had a great time the next three days exploring both parks, mastering the FastPass system and walking miles upon miles upon miles! Ahh, my aching feet...but well worth it!
The girls enjoyed rides like the Matterhorn and Indiana Jones that aren't at Disneyworld. And of course, good old favorites: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Carribean, Thunder Mtn. Railroad and the Tiki Room. At California Adventure, the girls loved the California Screamin' Rollercoaster...and that is SOME rollercoaster! Also, Soarin' over California, the Alladin play and Tower of Terror were favorites. And can I just say? Their new water/light show called World of Color was impressive to say the least! Well worth the time to wait in line for tickets.
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| Rob built his own R/C car in Downtown Disney |
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| The girls had a great time collecting Disney pins! |
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| Splash Mountain |
There's just something about Disney that makes a girl, of any age, feel like a Princess!
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