Day 82 - Disneyland here we come.

The kids were up early, running into our room to jump on Daddy with welcome-home hugs. They were excited and worked hard at getting us up out of bed. It took us a bit of time to get all the last minute things in order, pack up the food & get out the door... but we managed to get on the road shortly after 10am. We got to the hotel to check in about 4pm (yes, we had a couple stops along the way & lost an hour with the time-change) and got to Disneyland just after 5pm. We didn't realize the park closed at 6pm so we took in a couple rides & were able to watch the spectacular fireworks display. It was incredible! Made me stop & thank the Lord for my ability to see. After the fireworks, the park closed and we made our way over to California Adventure Park as we noticed it was still open. We took in a few more rides and Joshua was beginning to feel a bit woozy (we're thinking a bit of dehydration & the ferris wheel)... so after "Soarin' Over California" we worked our way back to the hotel. We had a bite to eat (Megan did a great job getting food together for our trip), and then got everyone to sleep. We have a full day at the parks tomorrow and we're all so excited & thankful to be back.

The entrance at Disneyland - so pretty with the Christmas Theme.

The garland down main street with an image of Mickey in the middle.

An ENORMOUS Christmas tree filled with decorations to the very top!!

3 Excited munchkins.

It got dark on us pretty quick. The castle looked so pretty. At the end of the fireworks it was all blue with white lights (photo didn't work out well). Sarah is already asking to see the princesses.

Over in California Adventure Park... at the top of the ferris wheel looking down at the Screamin' Rollercoaster.

We were chilly there as the sun went down, Joshua made a great choice & purchased a mickey, rimmed toque!

Outstanding Fireworks. At the end, it even "snowed" on everyone.