Disneyland 2013 (Part 3 aka The Finale)

Day 3.... the kids were exhausted.

Saturday we planned on getting to the park right when it opened but we were a little late.

Waiting for the shuttle.

Mwah!

Brooklyn wanted to take a picture of Gavin giving me a kiss after I took one of him giving her a kiss.

We probably got there 30 minutes after it opened and it was packed. Saturday was such a busy day it almost reminded me of being there on a major holiday. We split up the day in both parks. We had a great time riding rides and playing around.

On a Jungle Cruise

Peter Pan ride.

Mr. Toads Wild Ride

Chocolate Chocolate Muffin... not sure how that's different from a cupcake... no frosting maybe?

Frozone

Both of the kids loved seeing Aladdin, Jasmine and the Genie.

I felt bad this was the only princess we saw the whole trip.

We took Gavin to see the Iron Man Suits too.

In line for the Astro Blasters.

We stood in line for 45 minutes to see Mickey. Gavin and Brooklyn were both excited and had fun seeing Mickey's house.

With Mickey's Chickens.

She is very proud she can blow bubbles.

Cinderella

Brooklyn likes seeing the characters but is a little more timid with it where Gavin just runs right over to them with open arms. Something tells me we're going to have to start talking about stranger danger lol.

Brooklyn was ready to go when Mickey tried to give her a kiss... Gavin on the other hand wasn't going anywhere.

At dinner we took a break and went to Tortilla Joe's in Downtown Disney with some family that lives nearby. The food was delicious and the company was even better. We loved getting to see family.

This guy made the most amazing Balloon animals.... guns and crossbows haha.

This little mermaid made it all the way home. We tried to prepare Brooklyn for when it popped but I'm still glad I didn't have to be there when it happened.

Monkey on a banana tree.

Monkey didn't survive the trip. Surprise surprise.

 

 

After dinner we got to watch some fireworks. After sending Gavin back to the hotel with Mimi and Grandpa we got some shopping done. Brooklyn's mom sent her with some money so she could get her other brother and sister a souvenir.... there are way way way too many things to choose from for a 6 yr old to decide on just one thing. After changing her mind a few times she finally settled on getting the stuffed animals from Doc McStuffins. She got Stuffy for herself, Lamby for Lilly and Chilly for Greyders (as she calls him). We also got Gavin a Sulley since he loves Monsters. 

Brooklyn cried a little bit on the way out of the park that we didn't get a souvenir and that she didn't get her mom and step dad anything. She has such a tender heart. She was also sad knowing it was our last day at Disneyland.

On our way back to the hotel for the last time. I sure do love these two.

Sunday morning at 3am we got up, finished packing and headed to the airport. I never had any idea how difficult going through security with two kids can be. We seriously had to put everything we were carrying into at least six different bins to go through the scanner.... we had to take out the nebulizer, the kids tablet, Chris's work laptop, take our shoes off (luckily the kids don't have to take their shoes off if they're under the age of 12)... and a whole bunch of other stuff. Plus we packed the kids backpacks but most of the time we were carrying them and their bags.

I got his Pajama pants and socks on without him waking up. He was so tired.

We finally boarded the plane a little before 6am and we were on our way home. Gavin fell asleep before the plane even took off and slept the whole flight home. I think the rest of us slept for at least part of the flight too.

Mananas and Petzols (aka Bananas and Pretzels)

Brooklyn was cold so Aunt Manda shared her sweatshirt.

We were so glad to get home. What a wonderfully fantasmic, magical trip.
Thank you again to Mimi and Grandpa!!! We are truly blessed.

I think Chris slept the whole day after we got home... and since the heater was off while we were gone our house was 58 degrees when we got home. brrrr

Gavin had himself a tea party after "Brookin" left. He was so sad to see her go.

 I just have to add one more picture from the first day that Mimi sent me. While we were riding something with Brooklyn, Mimi and Grandpa took Gavin to the petting zoo in Disneyland. I have no idea how I didn't know there was a petting zoo there.