Hello again.  How are things going?  I know last post I said I would have a happy update, so here it is.  We are back from a trip to Disneyland.  It was a lot of fun and I have to say I loved watching Kiwi take it in. That was probably the best part for me.

We left on a Tuesday morning and returned the following Thursday night at midnight.  Kiwi was a great traveller only putting up a fuss at the 2 hour mark because he didn't want to sit still any more.  Not too shabby.

When we arrived we checked into our hotel and that was about it for that evening as it was already Kiwi's bed time.  The next morning we took a cab to the employee store for B's work to see what they had.  We chose to walk back to the hotel (about a 45min walk) and as we were about 2 blocks from our hotel B's mom drove by us in a shuttle.  They happened to stop at the hotel we were just walking by so she jumped out and continued walking with us back to the hotel.

After she settled in we gathered up our stuff and headed to Disneyland.  Our first ride was Pirates of the Caribbean.  It was a slow dark ride that was a little scary for Kiwi.  After that we made our way through Frontier land and B's mom and I ventured onto Splash Mountain.  A decision we later regretted as we had a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant and we were now soaked head to toe.  Luckily we were able to dry off before dinner time.

We picked a great time of year to go because the longest we had to wait in line for any ride was 15minutes.  And that only happened once.  The rest of the time it was about a 5 minute wait.  However the more popular rides we went on that had longer wait times we would use the single rider line because one of us had to stay with Kiwi.

Our dinner at Blue Bayou was amazing!  I had steak which was melt in your mouth.  Unfortunately Kiwi hadn't had a nap so a meltdown happened.  Poor little lad he was just tired and sick of sitting.  Once we were done eating we let him run and he was a little happier.  We had an early night that evening, headed back to the hotel right after the fireworks.

The next few days kind of blended into each other.  We allowed Kiwi to watch cartoons in the morning to allow a lazy start to the day.  He loves Curious George and Clifford the big Red Dog, so much so that he will sit still to watch them.  Terrible parenting I know, I justify it by saying we were on vacation mode.

There was only one rainy day and I didn't really mind it all that much.  I was a little bummed that we weren't able to go on some of the rides in fantasyland because the rain had closed them down but there was still so much we could do!  I was surprised at how "cold" I was.  It's California and I wasn't expecting to feel as though I needed a sweater but I did.  

Kiwi loved the rides even though his face did not reflect that.  He would have this stone look on his face through every ride, but when it was over he would sign "more".  There was one ride we walked by quite often because it's close to the front of the park and every time we walked passed it he would reach out and then sign "more".  So funny, but as soon as he was on it he would make this face….

He would, however, put his hands in the air

Most of Kiwi's favourite times were when he was allowed to just run!  This happened more in Fantasyland and Toon Town where it's set up for touch and feel play.  

Here we're sitting on the fire place in Mickey's house.  Kiwi is obsessed with "Meh-Meh" (Mickey)

 Waiting for the parade to start.  We dressed him up like Mr. Fredrickson from the movie "Up".  Alas the character has stationed his home in Florida so we weren't able to meet him that day.  

 This was actually the first picture we took at Disneyland.  As soon as we walked in the park Pluto was there and the line up was minimal so we ceased the moment.  Kiwi was excited because it was a dog!  He kept making barking sounds.

 Classic Mickey and Minnie.  Did I mention that the entire park was decorated for Christmas and it made the experience even more magical?

 The castle lite up for the evening fireworks.  

 Here's what Kiwi looks like when watching a street parade. Not quite sure what to think of it.  However when it was over he would clap and dance along with the music.  

 Street parade.

 All buckled up and ready to scream on the ride "California Screamin"  B and I are in the back row. So much fun!!!

Down at the pier we found a quiet spot where Kiwi could just run.  He was having the time of his life.  He even saw real ducks!!

So many great memories made on this trip.