Final Day..

Our last day in Disneyland was as fun as the rest, minus the fact we were all exhausted. Here are some of the things we learned on the way for those who haven't been before. I certainly am no expert, but hope these tips will help you if you visit Disneyland!

• Buckle down and pay the money to park at Disneyland, unless your hotel has a shuttle service that runs often. We found our shuttle only ran three times in the morning and twice at night. None of the times were convenient for our plans, so we just parked at Disneyland. Totally worth it. 
• Bring snacks and a water bottle.
• Layer clothing. We went in April and some of the days were a little chilly in the morning and evening and a light sweat shirt was perfect. 
• Go to the World of Color and get a fast pass for it, but don't stand on the very front row or you will get wet. You can get a fast pass buy purchasing a picnic dinner to go. Totally worth it, unless you can get to the park early enough to get on from the machine. We knew we wouldn't. 
• Go watch the parade, and find a seat early...in the shade. 
• We went for three days (one at Disneyland, two at California Adventure Park) and that was enough. We could have done more days, but if you can break them up, do it. We didn't have the time, but it would have been perfect to go for two days, take a day to relax, go to a beach then to Disneyland again for a day or two more. 
• There is plenty of space to park your stroller everywhere, so if you need one, bring it. 
• Goofy's Breakfast at the Disneyland Hotel lets you meet a bunch of characters and park for free for five hours. We chanced it, and stayed parked there the whole day hoping we wouldn't have to pay, and we didn't! We were there probably 10 hours and the nice guy at the parking gate let us out without paying for any parking that day. Score. 

Disneyland Day Two...

The second day we went to California Adventure Park and had a blast. The boys loved it and once again we had great weather. The highlight for Chubbs was the Bugs Life land area. He loved the lady bugs that spun really fast and probably would have ridden that twenty times in a row if we had let him.  

We made the second day our long day. We got there pretty early and left after World of Color which ended around 10pm. The parade was awesome and we were super impressed. We took a nice break for an early dinner and saved a spot in the shade for the parade. 

The World of Color was awesome. It's a water show that you don't want to miss. I thought it might be lame (I was thinking of the Vegas water shows), but it wasn't like that at all. They spray water up and then project images from different Disney movies on the water and it's seriously amazing. Totally worth it. 

Next post...things we learned from our trip to Disneyland. 

our adventure to Disneyland...

We started off Disneyland with breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen. It was a little expensive, but included parking, the food was good and the boys got to meet a handful of characters and get their picture taken. Overall it was worth it and they had a good time. I thought Chubbs would be terrified, but he warmed up pretty quick and I only had to hold him for a few of the pictures so he would smile and not cry. 

The temperature was also awesome. Not too hot (especially having just come from Las Vegas) and the lines weren't too long. I think the longest we waited in a line was about a half an hour. We went during our spring break, and all those in California had their spring break a week earlier. We also went on a Monday-Wednesday, so we had slower days in general as well. 

The boys had a blast. Chubbs was so excited to meet Mickey, and you get to walk through his house before you meet him. It was great. We went to Disneyland the first day, then to California Adventure Park on the second and third day. I would certainly suggest this as California Adventure Park was newer and the rides were more exciting and had a more than Disneyland, but go to both parks if you can. Also, big plus is you don't have to pay for kids until they turn three, so we got Chubbs in for free!

...more to come!

the happiest place on earth...

This is one of my very favorite picture of my boys. 

Ever. 

More to come this week on our trip to Disneyland!!

Whoa....wait a minute....

We had August this year? 

It doesn't even seem like it as fast as it went for us. 

The highlight of our month was the County Fair. 

Mad he couldn't go with Munchkin & Hubster 

 Getting ready to Mutton Bust...

Here is a video I took. And yes, that crazy loud screaming woman is me. 

He did so well!

And my favorite picture from the night.
He looks like such a bruiser here. 

Utah Valley Marathon

A little while ago (yes, you can google the date and see how far behind I am with my posting), my sister, Dad and Hubster ran the Utah Valley Half Marathon. 

They all did awesome considering all of them did hardly any training!

Hubster sharing his treats with the boys

So proud of their daddy!

They made it! And still look so good. 

My three favorite boys

T-Ball

Our little Munchkin man played tball this spring. He wasn't too sure about wanting to play and for the first few games didn't want to go. 

However, he said he wanted to play when he was asked, so he got to learn the lesson of sticking to your word and following through. 

Once he was at the games and got up to hit or played pitcher or first base, he had a blast. 

 

 

It was all those in between times that weren't too exciting for him.

At least him and his brother had a good time together. 

Tball Time!

Chubbs watching his brother play tball

Gotta have the tongue out!

putt-putt

I'm pretty sure people here in Utah don't say Putt-Putt, but it's way more fun to say than minature golf. And since I'm from Ohio and that is what we say, that is what you get. 

You're welcome. You should now feel slightly more cultured.

Me and my boys. Can you tell it was a little bright out by Chubbs face?

Munchkin was determined to get it in the middle slot.

He had to have his own club 

Shirt: Gap ($10ish). Cami: Wet Seal (super old). Jeans: Gap ($20ish). 

On Munchkin - Polo (and yes, I pop his collar): Children's Place ($5). Shorts: Old Navy ($5ish).

fun times with grandma

We of course went swimming

 Trying to get Chubbs to jump

Glasses: JMR ($12...my second pair, because I lost the first. And now I have lost this pair...grr.). Black Suit: Old Navy ($12ish).

I took something away from Chubbs and he was not happy about it. 

Kisses for Grandma

 

Dress: DownEast ($10ish). Shoes: Steve Madden, TJ Maxx (super old).