Disneyland

 

Our Christmas gift from Grammy and Papa this year was a trip to Disneyland! 

Riding into the park for the first time on the monorail.

Lu and Auntie Annah enjoying Small World decorated for the holidays.

The kids were elated to see cousin Laura.

The teacups. A classic.

On day two, we went to the California Adventure Park. 

Gus seemed to enjoy the Ferris wheel at the time, but he later told us it was the scariest ride (we were in one of the swinging carriages)!

The Ferris wheel freaked mom out a little...I held on tight to Lu each time we swung. When it stopped swinging, Lu told me I could let go because it was done swinging...

 The kids were not into the characters. Gus wouldn't get near Jake--one of his favorites. Lu let Daddy take her over, but she wasn't entirely happy about it.

Luci loved the parade. I think this is where she was watching the girl swinging around 20 feet up in the air. Taking notes, undoubtedly.

We had dinner at Ariel's Grotto, which got us some prime seats for the light show that evening.

Heading back to Disneyland for day three.

Luci gets a lift from Papa and Uncle Ben.

Waiting for the castle lighting. Gus and Daddy were at the park for 13 hours straight this day...

By the time the castle lighting was done, they were tired of posing for me...

We hung out in Downtown Disney on our final day.

The Lego Store was a big hit.

  

 Hanging out in the ESPN Zone.

Mom put Lu on the moped...

...but she had other ideas.

Thanks Grammy and Papa!