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After spending most of the day in Disneyland we walked over to California Adventure a few minutes before 5:00. We had dinner reservations at Ariel's Grotto that included special seating to the water and light show later that night.

On our way over Brookie fell asleep in her stroller.

Nikos and I spotted Mickey and grabbed a pic.

We also posed with the characters from Cars (I don't think either of us has seen this movie.)

Nikos poses with the big ferris wheel (aka scariest ferris wheel ever.)

Next up dinner. I was thrilled to order a mojito and Nikos was happy to cheers me.

Here is our insane dessert platter.

Sampling...
Both kids were super excited when their little birthday cakes were delivered and the staff sung to them. LOVE the look on his face!

After dinner the kids were excited to hit up some rides.

They posed in the Toy Story box.

Next up we rode the ferris wheel. The wheel is like a regular wheel with enclosed cages, but every other cage is on its own loop, so when the big wheel turns the cage also rotates on its own oval (swinging forward to the point it seems you are just going to fall - crazy!) We all had a great time and the kids did really well - which Katie and I thought was amazing since we were even a little scared!

After our ferris wheel ride we headed over to Bugs World and went on a few rides there. Then it was back over to watch the water and light show. The reserved seats were great because we only had to arrive 10 minutes before the show started and we still got great seats.

After the water show (which was amazing!!) we walked back across the park to our hotel. I was really proud of the kids for doing so well in the park all day - despite the fact that we didn't get back to our hotel until around 11pm!

Love

Birthday Hugs from some of his besties.



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FOUR

Happy Birthday Nikos Lear! You brighten our days with your beautiful smile, infectious laughter and your love for your sister and your friends. You are the best cuddlebug a parent could ask for - we love you!

Actual Day of Birth (whatever you do - don't stare directly into the sun...you know what I mean.)

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday (Party)

Actual 3rd Birthday

Yes, I'm working on the last year video (and Olive's too - slacker!!) but don't expect that for awhile. :)

M-O-U-S-E

After we finished with the Astro Orbiters we hopped on the Buzz Lightyear ride. Nikos pointed out the Walking Talking Buzz "just like his but bigger."

The kids posed with the White Rabbit statue.

Nikos attempts to get a picture of Katie and I with the same statute...or the wall...


We took a break from the rides to enjoy some ice cream. Nikos picked the Mickey ice cream bar while Brookie picked a strawberry bar.

After filling up on ice cream we got in line for Autopia. I snapped this pic of Nikos waiting in line.

Fun comparison - same line last November.

Born to drive.

Brookie and Katie - hot on our tail!

To be continued...at California Adventure!

M-I-C...K-E-Y

On Mothers' Day weekend Katie and I took Nikos and Brookie to Disneyland to celebrate their 4th birthdays. We had the best time! We flew down early Saturday morning, spent the whole day at Disneyland and California Adventure, spent the night at Disney's Paradise Pier hotel and then flew back Sunday afternoon. The kids were AWESOME! We had very few breakdowns and they did amazingly well. I'm going to break this trip up into several different posts because I took 450 pictures and I don't want to overwhelm you.

Love me some Southwest Airlines. Conveniently, the kids both decided to sit in Katie's row so I got a row all to myself (snicker, snicker.)

It was Brookie's first time at Disneyland so we decided to go big for the first ride - the Matterhorn!

The park was closing early that day for the World Premiere of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie (no we didn't see Johnny) so we lucked out with the lines and hardly had to wait in any at all. Of all the times I've been to Disney (World or Land) this was the smallest amount of lines and crowds.

Waiting in line for one of my two faves - It's a Small World! Clearly Nikos is already wary of the camera.

Take my picture by the moose Mama!

Katie and Brookie wait for the ride.

The ride.

Nikos wanted me to make sure to take pics of some of the new editions.

One of Nikos' favorite rides (besides Matterhorn and Buzz Lightyear) - Teacups!

Dumbo - I swear he's having fun.

Sleeping Beauty's castle - Alice (in Wonderland) and her Prince Charming?

Astro Orbiter! Nikos was super excited to go on this ride since when we were there for Thanksgiving he wasn't tall enough (funny how the height for Matterhorn is less than the height for this one!)

Until tomorrow...