Southern Cali Trip Part 2:

Disneyland

On our last day in Southern California, which also happened to be New Years Day, we took the kids to Disneyland. It was a lot of fun. The kids loved seeing all of the christmas decorations and being able to spend the Christmas season at the most magical place on earth. Don't I sound like a commercial? It really was fun to be there during the holidays. We picked the best day to go as it turns out because early that week we heard that they were turning people away from the gates because they had so many people. The day before, New Years Eve, was also packed. So even though we had to get up and drive home the next day, I'm glad our friends the "K's" picked that day to go to Disneyland. Seth "K" and Dave were mission companions and they live in So Cal. He and his wife Jen and their two girls accompanied us to both Legoland and Disneyland.

Jacob was not interested in the least at first to go on any rollercoasters, but by the end of the day he conquered his fears and went on the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain. Now he loves roller coasters. Kera also was brave and went on Space Mountain with her dad. I would have been right there with them, but of course due to my being 6 mos pregnant, probably not a good idea. It's funny that last time we went to Disneyland two years ago I was pregnant with Michael, and this time also pregnant. Maybe one day I'll get to go on those fun big kid rides! :)

We had a great day and here are some pictures of the day. Jacob was picked for the Jedi Training Academy, Kera had a blast at Fantasyland, and we even took some time to see the play "Aladdin" at California Adventure, which was very well done. Michael loved the parade by the way, as you can probably see from the pictures. He waved vigorously as all the characters came by, and wanted to be sure that they saw him! We'll have to make it a Goar tradition to visit at least every couple years.