We're back!

This is the year we decided to finally take a vacation somewhere other than Washington. We had been promising the kids for a couple of years that we would one day go to disneyland. In January we thought this is the year. So plans were made(before I knew I was pregnant),quarters started being earned for souveniers,and a paper chain count down was made. Before I knew it April was here and luckily I was feeling better-tired but better. We drove down and endured a millions "are we there yet?" and started a crazy and busy week. We had so much fun! The kids loved going from ride to ride and luckily we never waited more than 15 mins. Ethan started out going on everything but then decide some rides were just too scary. Jocelyn did the same thing. On the first day she rode everything even splash mountain, but by the second day she started asking "Is it dark?" and "Will I get wet?". She was still a good sport and really liked A bugs land. She especially loved the princess lunch just the two of us had. She was able to meet quite a few Princesses. Jake rode everything except for the big california screamin. He really liked the tower of terror and the pirates rides. Riley just loved everything. There was actually a lot that he could go on. I think nemos submarine and the buzz rides were his fav. He was the most animated on those. The kids loved picking out their souveniers. They had worked long and hard doing chores to collect quarters and it paid off. They each had 40 bucks! Ethan bought legos, Jake bought a star wars gun and legos. Jocelyn of course picked out jewelry and Riley of course got buzz lightyear stuff. One of the best things was that as part of their Year of Dreams at Disney land we won an hour at the park after it closed to ride any of the rides we wanted. This part was unforgettable for the kids-no lines . We rode the carosel 3 times in a row because Jocelyn kept seeing a different sea creature she just had to ride. Ben got to ride cal screamin 3 xs without a wait also. So us and a few other chosen were let loose to ride the rides with no wait.Needless to say we were disneyed out by friday so most of the day was spent at Huntington beach and then back to Disneyland for the fireworks. I am so glad we decided to go to Disneyland. It was crazy,a lot of work but so much fun! and now to still hear the kids talk about it is just priceless. They have already talked about next time. Not for a while and definately not when I'm pregnant!