Disney 2016!

We just got home from our trip to Disneyland. We had so much fun! We walked miles and miles, went on tons of rides, watched two wonderful parades and the World of Color light show, saw the fireworks, ate at Goofy’s Kitchen, and met our favorite characters.

Not the best photo, but I had to post it to commemorate the 2 HOURS we sat on this median at the airport waiting for our shuttle. It's a long story involving a flat tire and lots of rounds of the game Heads Up with the kids.

Not the best photo, but I had to post it to commemorate the 2 HOURS we sat on this median at the airport waiting for our shuttle. It’s a long story involving a flat tire and lots of rounds of the game Heads Up with the kids.

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I am the designated Spinning Adult who goes on all the spinning rides with the kiddos including the tea cups.

Meeting Minnie Mouse.

Meeting Minnie Mouse.

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I just love how his little hands are clasped with excitement during this parade.

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This is what tired looks like after a day in the parks.

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Meeting Liam’s favorite, Lightning McQueen!

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While visions of Disney rides and light parades danced in her head…

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On the huge ferris wheel. These two went on the swinging gondolas while the rest of us went on the stationary ones. I’m guessing Bryce said something like, “Cheese!” to get Calder to smile like that. Can you tell how excited we all were?

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The parents. And an awkwardly placed hand. Did I ever tell you about my third hand that extends from my sternum?

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Chatting with Alice before the park opened. She and Liam had quite the conversation!

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We love all the details at Disneyland. Tiny little doors for white rabbits and Liam.

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Meeting Mickey. Amelie was off exploring Mickey’s house with Grandpa.

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Toon Town!

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Meeting Chewbacca and reviewing strategy.

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On Space Mountain. I can’t get over Amelie’s focus and the looks on Calder’s and Easton’s faces.

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Blurry, but here’s Jedi Calder.

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And Jedi Easton. They take their training very seriously!

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Meeting Mater. Liam’s expression cracks me up.

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On Radiator Spring’s Racers. Easton is in the back–terrified or delighted? Liam is almost too little to see in the front row.

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Meeting Goofy right before our yummy breakfast. Liam is clearly delighted.

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Ta-da!

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Hugs.

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And high fives.

My favorite picture from the trip. Perfectly sums up our happiness at being together having a wonderful time!

My favorite picture from the trip. Perfectly sums up our happiness at being together having a wonderful time!

Thank you, Mark and Brenda, for joining us on another fantastic trip to Disney!

Santa!

Last night we went to Trolley Square in Salt Lake for our annual Santa visit. There are never any lines at this location and Santa has time for each child and family.

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Chatting with Miss Amelie.

Chatting with Miss Amelie.

And with Serious Calder (who isn't actually very serious at all).

And with Serious Calder (who isn’t actually very serious at all).

Happy Easton, so delighted to be chatting with Santa.

Happy Easton, so delighted to be chatting with Santa.

And Sweet Liam, who isn't quite sure what's going on, but who is very fond of the candy cane he gets from the man.

And Sweet Liam, who isn’t quite sure what’s going on, but who is very fond of the candy cane he gets from the man.

Yay for the holidays!