Disneyland

The Tuesday before Christmas my mom and dad bought us season passes to Disneyland. We came up from San Diego and met my mom, brother, and Melissa. My poor dad was really sick and could not come. He LOVES Disneyland. Well, those of you who know my mom and brother probably would have planned on them running late. You would think by now after 30+ years of being a member of this family I would learn. Oh no, I stress and rush to get out of the house with 3 kids (with all the xmas stuff also to take up to my parents house after Disneyland) on time to be where we are supposed to be at the time we were told to meet them there. Why do I rush? Good question, because I am ALWAYS the one waiting having to entertain kids until the late dudes get there. Well this time it was over an hour and a half of waiting outside of Disneyland (cause my mom had all of the passes) for them to get there. I am beginning to think I am the stupid one for not learning by now that they WILL be late. Ahhh family....got to love them. So predictably I would be irritated and moody when my family finally arrived. But being that I am really trying to control this part of myself (yes it has been a continual process and it is stinkin' hard) I kept telling myself to let it go and not let it ruin the day or lead to an argument with my mom. So when they walked up I put a smile on my face and gave them a hug. What cracks me up is that a few minutes later my brother (who yes is always also late but complains about my mom being late) said to me, "Thanks sis for not being in a bad mood. It was a nice surprise." Love it :)

So these first few pictures were while we were waiting trying to pass the time after going into the stores. Oh ya, and the girls were amazingly patient. They must have gotten that from their dad :)

We made it into Disneyland and it was stinkin' busy. Wow, I have never seen it that crazy.

My brother hates crowds and hates Disneyland but his girlfriend is always begging him to take her. He was such a trooper and even let me take a picture of him with the girls. This is a rarity. The older we get the more I recognize all of the little things that we have in common. For example...both hate crowds, hate pictures being taken of us...one of these days I will think of something positive we have in common. Just kidding :)

Okay seriously, he looks like an ex-con with that cap. Not that he cares...that is probably why he wore it now that I think about it :)

Oh ya, funny story. This was after we were in line getting our pictures for our passes. The lady taking the picture of my brother told him that he needed to take off his hat. So he did. Then she said he could not make a face, that he should smile. He replied by saying,this is the look I always have on my face...if she only new that was so true. :)

While Sabrina and the rest of them waited in a long line for Indiana Jones my mom took Kenzie to see the princesses. She even brought her one of her princess dresses. Grandma's are the best. Here is her sad face because the line was taking forever.

While Kenzie and my mom were in line Camille and I entertained ourselves. Silly girl.
Ah, she finally made it to the princesses. Pure joy :)

On a side note, have you ever noticed how much makeup they have on. Oh my goodness it is crazy.

We took several rides of the carousel since the line was not long. At least I got some good shots of the girls.

Camille's first ride on the carousel. She looks a little hesitant.....

but it didn't take long until she got into it. She is screaming with excitement. It was hilarious.