We surprised our kids with a trip to Disneyland last week. On Monday morning we told the kids that they were taking the day off school and going to visit Grandma E. When we got there she had a sign that said "Let's go to Disneyland, okay?" The didn't believe it. In fact it took a couple minutes for it to sink in that we were really going. They wondered about clothes, school, and everything, and that convinced them that we weren't going. What they didn't realize was that our clothes are were packed and ready to go in the basement.
We piled in the car and headed out after fixing a picnic lunch that we'd eat in Fillmore. Amazingly they didn't watch movies for a long time. I think having Grandma in the car and the excitement kept them entertained enough. We did end up watching a couple of movies before we got to Buffalo Bill's hotel in Primm, though.
A couple of hints: 1. Do not rent/buy or entertain even the idea of the movie Spooky Buddies. You'll agree with me if you've seen it. 2. Buffalo Bill's is NOT where you want to stay! Go to Whiskey Pete's. If you can't get a reservation, just try dropping in. Once again DO NOT STAY A BUFFALO BILLS!
The first night we were in Anaheim we used the pool. It was so nice for the kids to swim and play, and get out all those pent up wiggles. And it tired them out so they could sleep, which we didn't do well the night before.
Disneyland was still there in all it's glory. Grandma E hasn't been there in ten years or so. In fact it's been so long that Disney's California Adventure wasn't even there yet. It was like watching our kids discover the park all over again. Jason was nearly as excited as the kids were! Of course that was cause it was Halloween time at Disneyland.
And having my parents, sister, grandma, aunt, and cousin show up was so great! It's nice to have so much family around while you're there. My sister, in particular, is super fun to be in Disneyland with. I love it. I'm really looking forward to January!
We had such a great time! The weather was perfect, we got to just enjoy time with our kids, getting to play with them. Oh, man I want to go back now. Anyone willing to pay for me to go? Anyone?
