Sunday, October 11, 2009

Our Favorite Time of Year, with our Favorite People!

A few weeks ago we were supposed to go to Disneyland to celebrate Michelle's birthday. Sadly, Michelle ended up sick and Madeline was sick too. We met up last Sunday at the park to cash in our rain check! The girls and I were so happy to meet up with Michelle and Mike- now offical Annual Pass Holders to Disneyland!!!! YAY!!!

Maddie took no time in deciding that we should head to Splash Mountain so she could ride with Uncle Mike! It was closed at the time so we took a detour and went on the Haunted Mansion- all done up for Halloween (and the Nightmare Before Christmas!)


Halloween/Fall is my favorite time at Disneyland. The weather is nice (see- we're wearing JACKETS!) and the decorations are amazing!
While waiting for Splash Mountain we stopped and got a carmel candy apple to share!
It was the girls first!
Ashley preferred the marshmallow ears
Ashley and Aunt Chelle
Maddie grinning ear to ear waiting somewhat patiently for Splash Mountain
Hanging out in Critter Country
My BFF and me!
Emily and I did not ride on Splash Mountain so we went out to the front of the ride to try and catch them coming down the big drop- sigh... just missed them- but you can see Uncle Mike and Maddie.
Coming around the bend- I caught them (a little blurry) after the drop!
Maddie poses with one of the many scarecrows around the park...
And this was about the time we started to think Emily wasn't feeling too well...
But all she wanted to do was go see the animals- so we let her have her moment...


The goats were all done up for Halloween- complete with Halloween handkerchiefs!
More amazing decorations!
Emily and a gaggle of goats!
They had a pumpkin carving area where Disney cast memebrs were doing carving demonstrations.

And inside there were scenes with" scarecrows"




We went on Star Tours after that and then decided to throw in the sick-towel and head home.
Now that Michelle and Mike have their passes we can go back again!
We did make one final stop to let Maddie spend her Tooth Fairy money- she ended up with a cute Mickey pencil set!
Sadly- Emily's illness has made its way through everyone (adults too) and has made for a challenging week! We are on the tail end of it now (I hope!) and hopefully everyone will be returning to school on Tuesday (no school on Monday). They each missed 2 days last week-with someone home every day. Here's hoping for a healthier week this week and many more fun Disney trips this Fall!!!!

2 comments:

Pineapple Princess said...

Oh my word! You pictures are gorgeous! You have such a beautiful family!
I love your blog!!!

Heather said...

wow! looks like you had a great time. never been to anyplace Disney. maybe someday.


P.S. did you know you won MckMama's purse giveaway? :)