Disneyland Fall 2009

Friday I decided to take the day off and hitch a ride with some friends, The Olson's, down to Disneyland. I have never been to Disneyland for the "Halloween Decorations" and since my annual pass we got last December doesn't expire until the 3rd of December I decided to take advantage of the ride and company.

Here is Sadie and I after we just got off the tram from the parking lot. I have to say the ride to Disneyland was a bit of adventure with two toddlers but we all made it. Sadie was ready for a nap when we got there, however there was just too much to see and do.

So here are some of those decorations I mentioned. Isn't it great?

Here we are outside by the Mickey Mouse flowers. They were beautiful with the fall foliage.

This pumpkin is HUGE and in the middle of the square on Main Street.

I thought this was so pretty. They are on every light post.

Here we are on Main Street. I swear Sadie is really happy. She was just ready for nap.

My second adventure of the day was watching both girls while Andy and Gin went on Indiana Jones. They both did really well which to be honest I thought Atley was not going to be very happy, but she did great. Didn't even notice that her parents were gone. haha! sorry Gin.

We had lunch again at the Golden Horseshoe and I was pleased that "Billy Hill and the Hillbillies" were playing when we got there. Andy and Gin hadn't seen them before. And they are always entertaining.

After we ate we hit a few rides for the girls. Here is Sadie in the Dumbo ride. I really don't understand the change in her. She was absolutely terrified. She kept saying "Buckle" and grabbing the seatbelt. (At least she knows what it does right?) As soon as we were moving though she calmed down.

Here is Andy, Gin & Atley. They were in the Dumbo right behind us.

Then it was off to the Carousel Horses. No big deal right? She loves horses and loved it last time. WRONG!!!

Here are the Olson's before we got on the ride.

Here is Sadie and I on the horses. She is not a happy camper. I am hot and sweaty (it was 88 degrees) but I'm crackin' up at my scaried cat daughter who just keeps saying "Buckle, BUCKLE"

See the tears? Someone was definitely ready for a nap.

Her first time on the tea cups. She actually loved it.

Here I am. Yep I'm kickin' it in the shade watching the girls while Andy and Gin went on the Matterhorn. Sadie was OUT! So when Andy and Gin got back they took Atley to the Submarine/Nemo ride after they broke the Matterhorn ride. Come to find out they were a bit of a jinx with the rides that day. Indiana Jones broke after they went on it and they even broke the tram at the end of the day. hahaha

My sleeping beauty

Alright we've made it to the Parade portion of our day. The girls loved it!! And Sadie and I actually danced the conga with the Characters. Sadie was completely beside herself. We danced with Minnie Mouse and Mary Poppins who fell instantly in love with Sadie. (Who wouldn't) I will upload pictures of that later. They are on Gin's camera.

Atley watching the parade.

After the parade we made our way to the Tram. While we were waiting for the "shoppers" Sadie and I rested by the fountain. There was a nice breeze which helped cool us off. Oh and Sadie's eating her popcorn. (She lives off the stuff now)

So on the way home we decided to find a fast food restaurant for dinner. We got off the freeway and were at a light trying to decide which way to go and all of a sudden Sadie shouts "COME ON". It was so funny all three of us couldn't help but bust out laughing. So that's her new thing. Funny thing is she knows when to use it. Who said she wasn't brillant?