Our little family of 5 spent the morning in La Jolla to visit the Sea Lions, get another view of the coast, and do a little shopping. Ok, I was the only one who wanted to go shopping. So we ate Mexican food and had margaritas with a seaside view instead. I didn't complain.
Just Like I Pictured It
Good Job Kids
Daddy and Pay
Daddy and Parks
Mommy and Barrett
Our Lunch View
Make Yourself at Home Kiddo
After naps, we all went out to dinner. Didn't get a picture of everybody (the kids were craaaaazies):
And Parks had a cute moment with Gamma and Poppy:
"I FLYYYY!"
Hey Cutie
That next morning we woke up before the sun to drive down to Disneyland. We only had one day there, and we definitely made the most of it! I think we were there for like 13 hours!
Glimpse of the Kids' Reactions When We Told Them The Surprise
We started our day at Disney California Adventure. All 5 kids looooved this park! It had little something for everyone: Princess Breakfast, Radiator Springs, Disney Junior, and Mickey and Minnie.
First Up: Princess Time! As soon as we arrived, we were greated by Ariel herself at Ariel's Grotto for breakfast with all of our princess friends. All the kids were a little clingy at first, but my niece kept jumping out of her chair to give each princess the biggest, most meaningful hugs you've ever seen! And my girls? Well, their, "What do you think you're doing standing by me?" glares got a little less intense the longer we were there.
Ariel Welcoming Us Into "Part of Her World"
My Favorite Little Prince
Don't feel too bad for him. He spent the ENTIRE rest of the day in Carsland and meeting Star Wars characters with his dad. And he got to color and eat muffins at breakfast! #disneylandwin
Snow White
Sweet Payton Girl. Just look at her! :)
(As the pictures continue .... just keep looking at Payton's expressions. She WANTED to meet all these characters. I promise! The idea to her is more appealing than the reality)
Mommy's Favorite: Cinderella
"It's Belle From Boooooty and the Beast!"
Once breakfast was over, it was time to explore!
"Mommy it's Goofy! Goofy Right There!"
Lots of excitement, until we got close!
Mickey Singing and Dancing Right There in the Street!
Welcome to CarsLand!
Radiator Springs Racers With Our Boy!
Worth. Every. Penny.
I Might Be More Excited than Him
He's the perfect age to hit that peak excitement. He totally understands it all, and he's not too old to think it's uncool. This little one had the most amazing day!
He's So Excited!
Watch Out for Frank!
Shooooooot. It's Mater!
Ka-Chow!
Minnie with Poppy and Gamma
The Doc Is In and She'll Fix You Up
Watching Ariel with Poppy ...
... and Gamma
Waiting to Walk Into Disney Junior Live Stage!
Frozen Live!
Ok - it was a little long. But it's AMAZING! I could have watched Elsa sing "Let It Go" over and over. (Just when you thought you got that song OUT of your head!)
And then we spent the rest of the afternoon at Disneyland. Basically the girls took off in one direction, and the boys took of to .... Star Wars.
But First: Family Picture
My Little Princesses and the Castle
"I Go See Bippity-Boppidy-BOO!!!"
The trick is just to not let them get close?
Goofy's Playhouse
Silly Scales in Goofy's House
Bribing Parks to Smile with and Ice Cream Promise
Making Good On My Promises!
Ice cream makes waiting on parades sooo much easier!
Trouble 1 and Trouble 2
Possibly the Only Picture of all The Cuties from the Whole Day!
And Taylor too ... see her little feet back there?
Big Kids Posing With Our Ice Cream Treat Too!
Too Busy Looking at Minnie Mouse
Princess Loving Cousins
Parks Is Totally Waving Her Little Hand
She's getting a little more comfortable with this whole thing. It's a lot to take in for such a little girl!
Pay Waving Too!
*as long as Mommy is holding her*
Mary Poppins
Time For More Rides!
Winnie the Pooh
Loved Sitting Behind These Little Mickey Ears
Barrett and Matt spent some serious time with the Star Wars Characters. I'm not sure which one is more excited, father or son! :)
Boba Fett
Hugs From Chewy
Ugh. Ok ~ I Don't Get Star Wars ... But LOOK at That Expression On His Face!
And The Expression on Matt's Face Too!
Kylo Wren
"Put Your Arm Around Sissy"
Nailed It!
Can't Get Enough of These Hats
Every Picture of Meeting Mickey and Minnie
This really was the sweetest moment of the whole day. Barrett was so excited, and a little starstruck. And Parker finally got comfortable and give Mickey and Minnie kisses aaaaaaand gave Mickey the longest hug you've ever seen. We had to MAKE her let him go. So precious.
"You Gotta Let Go Baby Girl"
Mickey Might Be His Homeboy, But Minnie is His Girlfriend
All Done Here Mommy. Moving On.
Excited for Small World!
Sisters and Our "Littlest" Ones
That one minute makes a big difference in the life of a twin!
Gamma Came With Us!
Bestill My Heart!
Pigtails and Minnie Ears
Little Boy Soaking it All In With His Mickey Ears and His Light Saber
Watching the Magic of Disneyland ....
While the moms and dads were finding the energy to get up from the dinner table!
Love This Boy .... Do Your Thing B!
It can't be easy being the ONLY boy. Unless you don't have to share any attention when you are off on boy adventures with your daddy. Now that I think about it, he actually has it pretty good!
Splash Mountain Adventurers
Waiting for the Parade of Lights
Tinkerbell!
Wish I Could Have Captured the Excitement on His Face
She Loves Belle
12 Hours Into Disney Day, Still Going Strong!
Anna and Elsa
Baby Cheeks and Our Favorite Sister Princesses
Finally Tuckered Out
Even the fireworks couldn't keep her up
Parents' Guide to Doing Disney in a Single Day!
Disney 'Til You Drop
The next morning was sloooow for all of us! Lots of sleepy eyes and cartoons. Ok the grownups were watching cartoons through sleepy eyes, hoping the kids would calm down until we were done with our coffee. But they had better ideas.
One Last Photo With Taylor Girl
"Here Baby Taylor. Here are my Minnie Ears"
My sister and her family left, and we soaked up every last ounce of vacationing by the beach on our last day.
My People
Photo Cred: Gamma
Looking Like a California Baby
This girl would smile, and squeal, and jump with delight at the anticipation of a wave coming to touch her toes. She is definitely my beach baby!
Two of My Favorite Things: Cuddles and the Beach
Building Sand Castles Turtles
Waiting for One Last Wave
Sunset Drinks With My Mom and Dad
It's always nice when I can just be the kid for a moment and have a full conversation with my parents. All we talk about is the kids, but still, I can finish a thought :)
Celebrating Our Last Night With Mexican Food
And a Mariachi Band
She's snuggling with Gamma because she's terrified of the band
We left early for the airport to make one last stop in San Diego: a little sightseeing, lunch, shopping, and cupcakes. I'd say that's a perfect end to a great vacation!
Cupcake Me Bro
This place was actually pretty cool. The owner of Frost Me Gourmet Cupcake won on an episode of Cupcake Wars, and we got to taste some of her winning recipes! They were goooood.
Twinkies Ready to Go Home
Life is way more fun when you always have your best friend by your side. Even when I'm exhausted from too much vacation fun, these two know how to get me!
Watching Airplanes with Gamma
Vacation. Over.
Another great trip for us and the little in the books! We have so many more adventure to look forward to in the next few months ... but first .... it's time to catch up on some SLEEP!
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