The Happiest Place on Earth

Sliding at Goofy's Garden

Family picture with Mickey!

Chris lifting Jude to see the Christmas Parade!

Carousels aren't as scary if mom rides with you

Winnie the Pooh...live and in person!

Checking out the many sights at Toon Town

Goofy was, well goofy

Jude took a quick snooze on the "It's a Small World" ride...but woke up to singing dolls....he probably thought he was dreaming

Took a spin in Alice in Wonderland's Tea Cups

Family Picture

Ready to Roll

Fun at the fountains

Family picture!

Rainforest Cafe

Walking with Grandma

This past weekend was full of California fun. We were able to spend a long weekend in Anaheim via the Army. It was my 4th and final Yellow Ribbon Event. The Army Reserve and it's attempts to keep soldiers and their families mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually happy pre, during, and post deployments has created this series of conventions that are completely paid for. We usually have the events somewhere in Texas but were happy to find out at the last minute that it was in Anaheim. Traveling with a toddler isn't exactly relaxing but we wanted to take the opportunity to go to Disneyland with him. Thank goodness we had Grandma Becky helping us out too. We arrived Thursday and experienced downtown Disney (restaurants and shopping). Friday we spent the day at Disneyland which was already decorated for Christmas. It was really exciting and brought back memories of our family trips to Disney World in Florida and a summer trip to Disneyland with my best friend in high school. I LOVE Disney. It really is a magical place and although Jude was a little young to take it all in, he sure did have fun. The weather was cool and cloudy and it started to drizzle just as we were leaving. It rained off and on the rest of the weekend (while we were stuck inside anyway). So much for sunny California. But we had fun despite time changes and late nights with no naps. I see many more Disney trips in our future:)