Disneyland!

Some say it's the happiest place on Earth. Some say it's where dreams come true.  I say both of these are true when you have a sister with a bum leg!  Since she was not able to really walk on her leg yet, she needed to be wheeled around all day.  Because of this 'inconvenience', we were able to wait in the handicap lane for the majority of the rides, which pretty much cut our waiting time in half.  Thanks for taking one for the team, Aunti Emi!!! It was a beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky.  We rode a lot of rides, saw a few characters, and enjoyed our time as a family--we were able to meet up with Tim, Luke's brother and his girlfriend, Victoria.


Lachlan had no idea of who this was (Chip or Dale--not really sure, actually) but we thought we would say hi anyways.





In line waiting for Mickey--we asked Lachlan if he wanted to meet Mickey and give him a hug, and he did, so we did!




The Mouse himself





Surprise visit from Alice and the Mad Hatter



Evie and Lachlan looking in awe at 'It's a small world' castle.



During 'It's a small world', he kept his hands like this the whole time, but I think he enjoyed it.



When he learned he could see Mickey Mouse again, he did not want to do anything else but wait in line again!





When I grow up, I want to be like Mary Poppins.  I told her she was my favorite princess of all. (She told Torin to stop chewing in his restraining harness, in true Poppins fashion)



Tim and Victoria with the boys.



We have about 12 pictures of Lachlan and Buzz and EVERY single one of them Lachlan is looking at Buzz-he would not take his eyes off of him!  In this photo he is saying his version of 'to infinity and beyond!'

 

Mickey suckers!



Auntie Molly with the kiddos on their way back from Autopia.  I hear Evie is a pretty crazy driver!





in your best alien voice: Ooooo!  You are this ta-a-a-all.



Every one trying to shoot the evil Emperor Zurg on the awesome Buzz ride.



Nemo was next!  Lachlan fell asleep before the ride had even finished.



Torin enjoyed the submarine ride as well.



The tea cup ride was the last ride of the night for the kiddos.  There was the slow cup.

Lachlan was laughing during the ride, especially when he saw the fast cup.



Hang on, Evie!



This was the fast cup before we started.

This was the fast cup during the ride.  It was so fun--these guys got a work out!

Lachlan really took a liking to 'Uncew Tim'

Family picture in front of Pixie Hollow (Aaron looked, but all the fairies went to bed)

The Cahill's went back to the hotel, got the boys ready for bed, and actually went back to Disneyland to meet up again with Tim and Victoria while Emily stayed back with the boys.  It was so fun going on a bunch of 'adult' rides (like Indiana Jones and Space Mountain) and it was great to spend more time the locals!  Luke was excited to go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride-it was his favorite ride when he was younger, and after the ride was done this time, a little bit of the magic of the ride was gone because he realized that the whole ride was just a bunch of cardboard cutouts.  I'm sorry Honey.  Growing up is hard to do.  Looking back at these pictures brought back so many memories of a really fun day!  I'm glad I could share them.  I am truly grateful for the wonderful time we were able to spend as a family.

PS it was my goal to have our bags unpacked and the trip blogged about within a week of us getting back, (I tend to procrastinate) and I did it!  With only half hour to spare, but I did it!

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