Amazing Good Time

We had a blast at Disneyland. Steve turned into a kid the second we left. It was a long drive, but we took our time and stopped to see some new sights. The lake outside of Hawthorne is amazing at sunset and Mono lake has changed so much from when I was a kid. Steve said that the desert reminds him of the movie "The Hills Have Eyes". As soon as we got into the LA area, the smog got to me and Anthony. We where stuffy and coughing the whole week, but we weren't going to let that spoil our good time.

Disneyland was great, and we love the updates they have made to some of the rides. We never had to wait more then about 15 minutes for a ride and only had to fastpass a couple of times. One suggestion for Disney: FASTPASS THE NEMO RIDE!!!!! I lost count of how many times we rode Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain. They where a family favorite.

California Adventure was a blast too. It is true that it is nothing like DL but that is what makes it fun. I agree it does need more rides. Megan was concerned that roller coasters would not be her thing. WRONG!!!!! California Screamin was a blast. I had bragged for two days that I had not gotten wet on Splash Mountain (lost count of how many times we have ridden that one) fate got me back on Grizzly River Run. The second time we rode that I was the only one to get wet. Not just wet, we rode it at 4pm and at 8pm I will still wet. Not fun when we where riding over and over Thunder Mountain. Everyone in the family agrees that Soarin over California is a not to be missed ride. I am afraid of heights but made it through and would do it again. Jason and I skipped Tower of Terror and went to see Disney Live. We also couldn't miss the High School Musical show. Jason is a huge fan.... He got to go up with them and dance.

Jason was very upset he was too little for the big roller coaster rides and he didn't like the 3D shows (he like the muppet one), but all in all he rode everything and loved most of it. The other 2 loved everything and couldn't get enough. So much happened that I have a hard time writing about it.

On the way home we took a trip into Hollywood to see the sign and at Anthony's request, showed him the Playboy Manson. They looked for Britney Spears down the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive, but no luck. Halfway over the Grapevine Anthony realized he forgot his DS back at the hotel. We can't thank the hotel staff enough. She went right up to the room, found it and they are shipping it back to us tomorrow morning.

We are home now, with our full autograph books (Snow White complemented me on making them) hundreds of pictures and wonderful memories. Oh yeah, and a dog that will not let us leave the house without him again.

Here are some pictures.