This morning Dave and I had another treat planned for the kids. We were going to go to Goofy's Kitchen for breakfast. We didn't tell them thank heaven's.
We had reservations for 7:10 am. Our alarm went off at 6:00am - Dave and I moaned. He said what do you think? Should we go?
I took two Tylenol pm the night before so and I was so groggy! I wished I hadn't done that, but my aches and the urge to get to sleep was too great at the time (it usually takes me over an hour to fall asleep, I just lie there and toss). I said, well I sure would hate to go and pay $20 for Zach to eat 3 bites of a pancake and tell me he is full, but I am sure he would want the ice cream or the whip cream. (It was $30 each for Dave and I). He said, me either and rolled back over. At that moment I didn't really care, I was so tired. I am sure we both were from driving so far and then getting up early and staying up late.
I was sad after we got going that day. 2 Years ago we went to breakfast there with our good friends. Goofy came out carrying a huge tub of dishes and dropped them, that was the cue for the kids to come help pick them up and they smacked them together and danced and sang. Each character there came to our table 2 or 3 times. Baloo the Bear in Jungle book took ali's jacket from her chair and tried to put it on. It was great entertainment. The food was really good too. Zach was small, but loved Pluto and Pluto kept coming over and giving him attention. Ali loved it sooooo much. We thought it would be fun to do it again while they were young and would appreciate it still.....but we copped out on them. ho hum!
We did get up and get going in time to be at the park when it opened and our first ride as usual in California Adventure was Soarin Over California. This ride is incredible and one of our very favorites.
After Soarin we went to Bugs Life and on the way there I realized that i forgot the battery to my camera. UG! It was in the charger back at the hotel. Dave was kind enough to walk back and get it for me. He said he would meet us in the bug land. So off the kids and I went and as we were entering bug land we ran into Jen and Jeremy Runia. That was cool to see people you know while you are on vacation. Someone told me they were going the same time as us, so I was watching for them except for that exact time. They saw me first, fun to talk with them.
After Soarin we went to Bugs Life and on the way there I realized that i forgot the battery to my camera. UG! It was in the charger back at the hotel. Dave was kind enough to walk back and get it for me. He said he would meet us in the bug land. So off the kids and I went and as we were entering bug land we ran into Jen and Jeremy Runia. That was cool to see people you know while you are on vacation. Someone told me they were going the same time as us, so I was watching for them except for that exact time. They saw me first, fun to talk with them.
Dave did catch up to us and as you see on Tuck and Roll's bumper cars Zach is telling dad...no dad this way...let's get mom and Ali!!
Ali below in her car...she thinks after this she should have a driver's license! Eeeow!
After bugs land Ali decided that she wanted to go and try California Screamin, which is the giant roller coaster that has one upside down loop. We knew before we got to the ride that Zach was too short, but we had him go up and measure anyway. I said, oh Zach your not tall enough. Let's go on a different ride while we wait for Ali and Dad. He was so mad!
We got in line for the new Toy Story ride and Potato Head was out there talking to those in line. I was saying how cool he was. He would even say, hey you in the red...and ask them a question. Not sure if it was a coincidence or not but there was always someone with that color standing in front of him.
This is Zach just as we were getting ready to go inside, with his cool 3D shades!
Not too long after we got off this ride my mom called and said that she and Andrea, Joe, Hayley and Jaxsen had made it to the park. They were over in line for Soarin. They said when they were done there they would meet us. They wanted to go on Toy Story and it was great cause it gave Dave and I a chance to go on the roller coaster, and a few adult rides that Ali and Zach couldn't go on.
Zach was telling Grandma all about the toy story ride and said she had to go with him so he could teach her how to do it. I also think he wanted to beat her in the game. LOL
Dave and I went on about 4 rides while they were waiting in line for this one. We got back in time to see all of them getting on the ride.
Then
we were off to Tower of Terror.Zach and Hayley were so happy to be together.
They were being goofy for the camera.
Inside Tower of Terror waiting in line and hearing the story of how it all happened....
Andy & Joe
Cute Daddy & Hayley
The last time Andrea went to Disneyland she had Little Jax in the oven....she hadn't been on this ride before. She had to sit all by herself though and I think she was scared. he he
Zach and Hayley happy to be together holding hands...when we got on the ride they just had to sit by each other (inseparable), of course Zach told Hayley that she had to raise her arms up.
See how cute and happy they are! Little did they know that Hayley was about to scream like she has never screamed and Zach was going to cling to the cage of the elevator with all his strength. (He forgot what the ride was, he loved it two years ago).....BUT NOT THIS YEAR!
This is the picture they take of you right before the big drop. You can see Hayley with one arm up still and Zach clinging to the cage already like OH CRAP!
See how cute and happy they are! Little did they know that Hayley was about to scream like she has never screamed and Zach was going to cling to the cage of the elevator with all his strength. (He forgot what the ride was, he loved it two years ago).....BUT NOT THIS YEAR!
This is the picture they take of you right before the big drop. You can see Hayley with one arm up still and Zach clinging to the cage already like OH CRAP!
Dave turned around and said that the look on Zach's face was the funniest thing he has ever seen!!!
This is Zach's face when we got back in line to do it again. He wasn't very happy with us. Poor Kid!
Mr. Giggles and me
In the lobby of the hotel (Tower of Terror)
In the lobby of the hotel (Tower of Terror)
See Zach below....worried about going a second time.
WE ARE SO MEAN!
The second time Ali even cried crocodile tears cause she doesn't really like it either.
Stopped for a Mickey shaped ice cream sandwich... Dave told them in line of Tower of Terror he would buy them one when we got off. Trying to cheer them up.
Stopped for a Mickey shaped ice cream sandwich... Dave told them in line of Tower of Terror he would buy them one when we got off. Trying to cheer them up.
Ali can't eat anything without it getting all over her entire face.
Monsters Inc. Ride
Jaxsen is happy with mom
Hayley & Mrs. Incredible
Ali loves her too!
Best Pals!
We split up from my mom, Andrea and Joe because my kids wanted to go on Grizzly River Run and My mom and Andrea didn't want to get wet. I think Andrea didn't want to because she didn't want to ruin her hair doo. Anyway we ran over to Grizzly and Dave asked me if I wanted him to buy me a rain poncho thing. I said, just go see how much they are, so he did while Zach and I waited in line. He came back with one and said, do you know how much these things are? I said no...he said 8 BUCKS! I told him that he was just suppose to see how much and not buy one. He told me he didn't want to listen to me whine. he he....so I had a rain poncho (really cheap one) I told him my main thing was my shoes. I hate getting my shoes wet because it makes them stink and they don't dry out. The ride was great! It was the first time I went on it, cause Zach was too short in the past so just Dave and Ali would go. BUT, a wave went right over the top of Zach and he was drenched. His poor little teeth were just chattering and he knees were knockin together. Ali wanted to go again so bad. She really loves the water rides. I told Dave that I would stay off with Zach, so the two of them went. It was around 4:30 or 5:00 at this time and I knew there was no way that Zach was going to dry out. He was soaked. So we went in the store next to the ride and guess what?!?! They have clothes in there, ha ha ha of course. I am sure it is for just that reason. I bought Zach some Mickey sweat pants for $23.00. We went on the side of the store and we took everything off, put on his sweat pants and then his Jacket which I didn't let him wear on the ride. So he had just sweat pants and his jacket zipped up. It worked. He was dry and warm enough. Dave got off the ride and I told him what I did and he said, that is just fine.
Monsters Inc. Ride
Jaxsen is happy with mom
Hayley & Mrs. Incredible
We had to chase her down for a picture.
Ali loves her too!
Best Pals!
We split up from my mom, Andrea and Joe because my kids wanted to go on Grizzly River Run and My mom and Andrea didn't want to get wet. I think Andrea didn't want to because she didn't want to ruin her hair doo. Anyway we ran over to Grizzly and Dave asked me if I wanted him to buy me a rain poncho thing. I said, just go see how much they are, so he did while Zach and I waited in line. He came back with one and said, do you know how much these things are? I said no...he said 8 BUCKS! I told him that he was just suppose to see how much and not buy one. He told me he didn't want to listen to me whine. he he....so I had a rain poncho (really cheap one) I told him my main thing was my shoes. I hate getting my shoes wet because it makes them stink and they don't dry out. The ride was great! It was the first time I went on it, cause Zach was too short in the past so just Dave and Ali would go. BUT, a wave went right over the top of Zach and he was drenched. His poor little teeth were just chattering and he knees were knockin together. Ali wanted to go again so bad. She really loves the water rides. I told Dave that I would stay off with Zach, so the two of them went. It was around 4:30 or 5:00 at this time and I knew there was no way that Zach was going to dry out. He was soaked. So we went in the store next to the ride and guess what?!?! They have clothes in there, ha ha ha of course. I am sure it is for just that reason. I bought Zach some Mickey sweat pants for $23.00. We went on the side of the store and we took everything off, put on his sweat pants and then his Jacket which I didn't let him wear on the ride. So he had just sweat pants and his jacket zipped up. It worked. He was dry and warm enough. Dave got off the ride and I told him what I did and he said, that is just fine.
After another ride or so the California Park closed. So we walked over to Disneyland to finish the night out there. We ran into my family again on our way over there. They wanted to go to Pirates and we had promised Zach we would go on Space Mountain so we split up again. We didn't see them again that night but talked on the phone a few times.
When Disneyland closed at 10:00 we walked back to the Hotel with the crowd. We were so tired, but had such a great day.
I handed Dave the bag that had Zach's wet clothes in it so he could hang them up in the bathroom while I helped the kids get in their PJ's. He was amazed at how wet they were. I guess he didn't really see Zach that great when we got of Grizzly River Run. At that point he was glad that I bought him sweat pants so he could be dry and happy...and not have pnemonia.
We decided not to go out to dinner, because of how expensive and we just wanted to go to bed. The kids said they were hungry though when we got back to the room. So I ran to McDonalds next door to the hotel and got each of us a .99 cheeseburger and a yogurt parfait for Dave and Ali. Man it was good and we ate for $9. I was surprised.
5 comments:
So fun! I can't wait to take our kids! :)
wow - what a fun day! truly though, i won't even go on the tower of terror - i'd sit out with zach next time!
what a busy day! can you believe how much more tired you all would have been had you gotten up for breakfast? i am sure they won't miss it. it sounds like so much fun!
I am dying to go. It is such a magical place for kids (and their parents) Im glad you had such a great time!
It sure looks likefun! I just got caught up on your blog. You are a fun mom and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. It is very cool you had your son at work with you, I'm sure he'll always remember it. When we lived in Laredo my sons would go into work occasionally with Robert on a weekend and Quentin still talks about it, he was only 4 when we left and now he's 9 1/2. I'm sure more funthings have happened but that seems to stick in his mind.
I am now wanting to go to Disneyland your pictures look like a blast!
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