Disneyland/ Happy Birthday Gary!

At the end of March we decided to take a much needed break and head to California.  It had been a year and a half since we had been to Disneyland so we figured it was time to go again.  The kids were so excited to go, especially Isaac.  He wanted to go on Buzz Lightyear ride first but Peter Pan won out.  Sarah was not sure about this place.  She kept saying, "Go Home!"  But after a couple rides she decided she liked Disneyland after all.  Now all she asks for is,  "Go Disneyland!"

 Waiting for Storybook Ride.  This ride is just so beautiful - I love the gardens.

 Nemo ride was a big hit.  I must admit I am getting really good at taking pictures one handed!

 So when we finally made it to Buzz Lightyear, Sarah wanted nothing to do with the laser guns.  She went on this ride 3 times before she even touched the gun.  At the end of the 3rd time she decided to pick up the gun as we were getting off the ride.  Then all of a sudden she LOVED the ride.  "I do Buzz, I shoot Buzz.  Again!"  After that she was hooked and lets just say I lost count of how many times we rode this ride.

 Isaac was very focused on the targets.  He still loves this ride too!

 Mom and Isaac riding the cars together.  I am glad he has 10 years till we have to worry about him driving.

 Playing in the Tarzan Treehouse.

 Cars with daddy!  They let him go twice since he had 2 kids with him.  Each of them had a chance to drive the car.

This is one of my favorite pictures.  Isaac was finally tall enough to go on all the rides except Indiana Jones.  This is his first time on Star Tours.  It was fun for us too since they just reopened the ride with new videos to watch.  Isaac enjoyed the one with Darth Vadar.

My Mickeys!

 This is the picture that was taken on Splash Mountain.  Gary and Isaac were the only 2 in the log and Isaac got to ride in front.  He is holding the seat for dear life down the hill.

 Our cute Katie Bug. She did so good in this carrier.  7 weeks old.

 We had to go in the Monkey cage, since we have 3 monkeys!

 It's a Small World was more of Sarah's style of ride.  She loved watching all the dolls dancing and singing.  Isaac and Sarah enjoyed picking out the Disney characters they added to the ride.  Sarah is really into the movie Lilo and Stitch right now so she thought it was great seeing them in the ride.

 I love this one of Isaac giving Mickey a hug.

 The kids all had Mickey/Minnie shirts.  Sarah was scared of anyone in a costume, but she did give Mickey a five as we were leaving.

 Daddy and Katie hanging out in Toon Town.

 In California Adventure they have this great area for kids to run and play.  Isaac wanted to try the tire swing/zip line. He did great and of course loved it. 

 Bumper Bugs

Hanging out while Dad and Isaac were on Big Thunder Railroad.

 Mom and Isaac got to sit in the very front of BTR.  This was the only rollarcoaster Isaac really liked.  Maybe because to the goats eating the dynamite.

 They really do love each other!  We put them together on Snow White and he held her the whole time.  So Sweet!!

 If you look closely you can see everyone on the carousel together!

 Good bye Disneyland.  We had a great time and it was a lot of fun to spend Gary's birthday there.  Not every year that you get to sit and watch fireworks for your birthday.  We also made it to the Cheesecake Factory for his special day.  We had a so much fun we already want to go back.  Maybe in October (my favorite time).