DISNEYLAND!!!

We had a fabulous time at Disneyland. We skipped through the park for three days and it couldn't have been better. It was so laid back and enjoyable. Unlike the previous times I've been to Disneyland. I always thought of it as the Stressfulest Place On Earth-- not the Happiest. We didn't take Cole because he's just not old enough to remember it, go on many of the rides, and be happy during the long days at the park. What a wise choice that was. We all missed him and it was the boys that kept making comments like, "Too bad Cole's not here. He'd love that." However, overall we all had more enjoyable days apart. The boys favorite rides were: Kade-Indianan Jones, and Clint-Soaring Over California. They both loved Star Tours too(which shocked me because I get so sick on that one but Clint, who rarely goes through Provo Canyon without throwing up, went on it again and again and again with no problems). They loved Toy Story Mania, and Astro Blasters too. They liked Tower of Terror ride minus the scary stuff that they do with the hotel history. They had fun spinning with Darryl on the Tea Cups too. They were the fastest cup by far. On the river ride Clint took the water for the team. He was totally soaked when we were done. We were with a family from England and we all thanked him at the end. :) The boys really loved Russell's Wilderness Adventure Area too. They could have spent a day there I think. Everything was perfect for them; climbing, zip-lining, challenges, and exploring. The days were so great. One day we had an early morning pass so we were there at 7 AM.  When we got to the gates there was a long line but we noticed a few gates to the side that no one had lined up in front of.  We went over and asked if we could get in here and the workers said we could so we were the first people in Disneyland!  They had a countdown and then we were through the gates.  We took a picture of the boys with the castle in the background-- notice not a soul on the streets of Disney.  It was strange to see it bare but it didn't last long.  That first hour before they let everyone else in we rode Space Mtn. a few times, Astro Blasters a few times, Star Tours a few times, and more.  Amazing how fast you can go with no lines. :) We had beautiful weather. There were a few moments that were chilly but a light jacket was all we needed. What a perfect vacation. It was so much fun to watch the boys just enjoy themselves so much. I loved this week.