Disneyland, Day 2

Day 2 started in California Adventure, then we moved on the Disneyland.  Enjoy!

We got an extra hour at Disneyland because we stayed in one of the properties.  We finally were able to hit up the Cars ride, which was always a 2+ hour wait, but this morning we waited 20 minutes before going.  It was a blast!

Red!

Kinley was finally tall enough to go on almost every ride.  This was her first experience on Tower of Terror....she loved it!

Doc McStuffins!

Colton asked me to take a picture with the Walt Disney statue in California Adventure...too cute!

Sully from Monsters Inc and University.

Kinley:  "Look mom, I'm a zombie!"  

I love going to Disney in the fall, much less crowded and we only waited 15-20 minutes for rides and meeting characters.  I also love how the characters take the time with each kid and won't let ago until the kid does.  This Mickey was awesome!!  Kinley couldn't get enough and hugged him three times before we were done.  

One tradition that we started last year was autograph books.  It's a great way for the kids to talk to the characters and then I place their picture with the characters signature together.  The kids love looking back through  them remembering the fun times.

Another hug.

I love this picture.

Off to Disneyland and first person we saw was Ariel.

Ariel is one of Colton's favorite princesses....I think it's the red hair connection :).

Daisy Duck was next.

We went to the Princess castle next.  We met Snow White.....

and Cinderella....

Watching Cinderella sign her autograph.

and Ariel (again).

Pooh's Corner was next with Tigger...

Eeyore....

and of course, Pooh!

After a short nap, we got ready to go to Mickey's Halloween party with Iron Man and Cinderella!  Kinley received so many compliments about her dress....lots of people saying that it was the best Cinderella costume they'd seen.  

I love how Kinley gets right into character and acts all demure and shy.

Eric with Chunk from Goonies!

We hit up a trick-or-treat station with Pluto and Chip and Dale.

Peter Pan and Wendy!

We met Woody!  This is the first time we have seen Woody at Disneyland.

Anna and Elsa!

Olaf!

The kids had fun with light sabers.

The kids were so excited to spot a Storm Trooper.

The parade at the end of the night featuring Frozen.  Waving to Anna and she was directly looking at Kinley as she waved back.

Elsa's turn.

Disneyland, Day 1

I have some time at home and I'm going to try to catch up on our blog.  Unfortunately, I going back to October so I'll do my best to remember everything that happened.
Here is Day 1 of Disneyland when we went the end of October.  We had a great time and look forward to going back soon.  Enjoy!

First up was Buzz Lightyear ride.

Next up was a Marvel exhibition.  This was fairly new and so neat.  The kids got to meet Thor and Captain America as well as try out Iron Man's suit.

Kinley imitating Iron Man's pose in the picture below.

Next up, getting digitized into Iron Man's suit....pretty cool.

Following along with the game.

Colton's turn to put the suit on.

Meeting Thor was so fun.  We were in a small room with about 10 other people and he took time with everyone to talk and get pictures.  Very cool!

We moved on to Steve Rogers, aka Captain America next.  

Kinley adores the Cap.  She was very shy with him, which came across so cute.

Family shot with Captain America.

Kinley's first time on Space Mountain, my last....way to bumpy for my sensitive stomach.

Dumbo!

We caught the end of the Jedi show.

Time for a nap.

Hanging out in front of the Disneyland hotel waiting for daddy to get the car so we could meet up with Andrew at Dave and Busters.

The princess fell asleep almost immediately once in the car.

So happy that we could see Andy for dinner.  The kids love him so much!

Back to the park after dinner.  We were able to see some fun characters.  Minnie Mouse!

Pluto!