Today, we took our annual trip to Disneyland. This was the first time we bought Janie a ticket and she made it worth our money. The first ride was “It’s a Small World”. We just love what they do to the ride during the holidays.
We later visited Toon Town and Janie started her “Creature Report” by taking a photo of Pluto with her camera. She was brave enough to pet him on the nose and take a photo with him.
She remembered him from the Chip and Dale cartoons that she used to watch.
Toon Town is fun because there are all kinds of things to play with and ride. Janie and Alice took turns driving this car.
At Gadget’s Go-Coaster, we measured Janie and she was way taller than the minimum height requirement! Woohoo! It was going to be her first rollercoaster ride!
She was initially excited and clueless when we first got on the ride. Then as the ride zoomed around and up and down, she was in a little bit of shock and confusion.
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Poor thing couldn’t fight the centripetal forces to keep her head upright but luckily the ride was short enough to tolerate. As the ride came to an end, she cried out “it’s too fast!” but there were no tears. We were so proud of her.
Afterward, we went to Mickey’s house and met the big mouse himself. Janie was still pretty shy but we got a family photo and she waved to him.
For this trip, we borrowed Toni and Thomas’ double jogger and it sure did come in handy today. Peanut got to nap on one side and Janie got to have her snacks (and a nap!) on the other side.
We had lunch at Carnation and Peanut got to sit in a highchair! The waiter also brought him a cup of water. We all got a little chuckle out of that.
At Pooh’s Corner, Peanut was loving all the Christmas decorations and trees. He was constantly looking around and up.
We waited in line to visit Santa and the girls had fun playing with each other.
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Janie told Santa that she wanted Octonauts for Christmas. Peanut was super comfy on Santa’s lap.
Here’s his first photo with Santa! He didn’t cry like Janie did on her first visit.
At Hungry Bear, the whole family shared an apple pie funnel cake and Peanut would have gotten his fair share if we let him.
When the sun went down, the rest of the family went home and the four of us stayed until the park closed. Janie went on the rocket ships with Dada and then went on Dumbo with Mama.
Peanut enjoyed watching all the moving lights all around him.
He was a pretty happy boy all day!
Before falling asleep, Janie watched the fireworks on Dada’s shoulders.
Then both kids were asleep by 10 while Mama and Dada stayed a bit longer to watch Fantasmic and do some shopping.
What a fun-filled day!!