Disneyland

This year we headed back to Southern California and Disneyland with Grandma Jo. We were there 5 years ago with Grandma and she was feeling up to the challenge again.

This year we did the city tour and spent 3 days at Disneyland, 1 day at Sea World and 1 Day at Universal Studios. I must be getting old or something because I was pretty worn out by the end of the week (and I was the one in a wheelchair!)

We have lots of pictures of Sydney here because Jay and Collin ended up taking off and doing some of the more scary rides several times. Joan, Sydney and I stayed in Fantasy Land and I had the camera. It was fun to see Sydney enjoy most of the rides this time. Five years ago she wouldn't go on anything other than Dumbo and King Arthur's Carousel.

Having a snack with Grandma:

Dumbo: everyone's favorite, of course. We had to do this one a couple of times.

The story land boats:

The little train. Sydney loved being an animal in a cage.

We finally got Jay and Collin in on the fun at Fantasy Land with the Tea Cups.

This was the tree outside our hotel room. The kids loved to climb in it.

We loved the hotel! It was so conveniently close to the park entrance.

The pool area was very nice and clean. We spent a little time here every evening . Not a great shot of the pool area but I was trying to sneak up on the kids as they were playing.

Jay "reading" at the pool. The sun felt just too good to not take a nap in it.

Grizzly Rapids at California Adventure. The line was estimated to be 45 minutes.

We stood in line for nearly 2 hours but the kids love this ride.

Aah! Look how well they are playing together while waiting in line!

"A sailor went to sea, sea, sea,

To see what he could see, see, see..."

This lasted for about 10 minutes while we were in line.

To help pass the time, the kids took turns "riding" on my lap and pushing me.

Don't they look like such sweet, well-behaved kids?

After two hours in line however, this is really what end up happening. The picture tells it all: Collin bugs Sydney, Sydney tries to get Collin back...it is a viscous cycle.

Another favorite ride: Toy Story. Awesome fun but very long lines!!!

Here the kids are talking to Mr. Potato Head as we wait.

The reason for the wheelchair: spraining my ankle the day before vacation. Isn't that always when it happens? I really thought it was broken, but nope. Just a really good sprain. Oh BTW, a wheel chair really helps the wait time at Disneyland. Unfortunately it wasn't much good for us in California Adventure.

Waiting for the water show to start in the evening: