Happiest Place on Earth

Yummy!

There is nothing like it- Disneyland. Honestly- you walk through those gates and feel as if you are five. I love walking under those bricked archways and entering into a world of excitement and wonderment. Steve said it best.... Disney really knows how to pleasure all 5 of your senses.

Walking through the gates- a little overwhelming....But Olivia was so taking over the scooter next to her.

Listening to music

This man through the beads and they landed exactly around Olivia's neck--- she was not very happy about the abruptness of it all- but enjoyed the music and the beads!

It's true. You can smell the most delicious smells- churros, popcorn, meat, you name it. You can taste
the most delicious foods aforementioned. Obviously the sense of touch is there because you can feel and touch and explore everything there. You can hear so many wonderful sounds- a choo choo train "You're attention please...", musicians on main street USA, "It's a small world" and all the other great songs, Horses, birds chirping, children laughing (and let's be honest- crying), and so many other wonderful sounds. And you can see---- Oh how much you can see!! I LOVE IT!!

We loved the goats... there were so many of them and they were so friendly...who knew?

This experience was slightly different. I know Olivia won't remember a thing about this trip, but regardless- she had fun too! Sure she had her moments- she is one after all, but it was so fun to watch those big eyes widen even more. She loved It's a small world and many other rides. Pirates was very relaxing for her and I know she enjoyed it. Heck, since she doesn't really get scared yet- she loved the Haunted Mansion as well. Mostly I think she just liked watching all the people and spending time with grandparents and Uncle cam! Something about Uncle cam the last day and half of this trip was just special. She loved him- he was her favorite. Of course- Grandpa is always a favorite as well. I have to say- the three men that were there with us----they are really special to me. Really special.

I love this picture of the two of them!

Her and Grandpa after they went into Playhouse Disney....When I asked my dad why all the other little kids didn't have "treasures" around their necks he responded with "Because they don't have Grandpa's with them!"

 And of course- we LOVE Grandma as well... she's the best!

As always, I didn't take a lot of pictures because I was too busy having fun. It was interesting- when olivia would go to sleep at night and my dad went to watch her for us.....I felt 5. Before I felt like a mom, at night- I felt like a child.

But there was something so refreshing at being a mom as well. In the middle of the first day I went to get Olivia to take a nap. We had the perfect spot and I didn't even feel left out because the others were going on rides. It was peaceful, perfect, and completely fine by me to be there for my little bean. It was a whole new experience for me even though I've been there countless times.

Sleeping Beauty- in her element! 

Now I can't look forward to the years ahead that I know will be filled with a million memories and happy moments for little bean and future little beans!