The Happiest Place on Earth (?)

We went to Disneyland and California Adventure on Friday and Saturday

kind of for Christian's birthday and kind of since it's been years since we've been

and kind of because they have a 2fer now where you can go to Ca Adventure with the same ticket.  We spent the night at a Marriott which was a huge hit because it had 2 bedrooms/bathrooms and bunk beds!  

I am happy to report that these troubling economic times are NOT affecting Disneyland at all. 

For a cold, rainy day, there were plenty of people to spend all sorts of money there.  I don't think that Disney is in need of any stimulus!   Geesh!!

We were dressed warmly anticipating the rain, which fell consistently for three hours.

This is on the updated Small World ride . . . they changed some of the scenes to incorporate Disney characters.

All Ashlyn could talk about for weeks was seeing Ariel.  Now, they have a Princess Faire where you wait in line (and wait and wait) to be shuffled through to meet some princesses (instead of seeing them out in the park).  They are nice to provide a photographer in case you need to spend more money there.  They also have face painting ($7-15) and a hair station where your little princess can get an up-do for $30.  Luckily Ariel was the first princess (then Aurora and Cinderella).  You never know until you get behind the wall who is going to be there.  It would have been a bummer if we went the whole time without seeing Ariel!  

On the Small World boat.

At the Peter Pan ride.

The next day was California Adventure which was a beautiful sunny day.

Ashlyn loved the Playhouse Disney show.  Leaves and streamers dropped from the ceiling and the show was just right for her.  So many things at Disneyland are scary, but there are a few things that are just right and Ashlyn soaked them up.

Jumping Jellyfish!

The Carousels are another "just right" thing.

Anything Cars or Star Wars was just right for Christian.  He's my little stud with Lightning McQueen.