The Happiest Place on Earth
Tomorrow, we will hit the open road, headed for Disneyland. I'm so excited, I could just spit! Except that I don't spit when I'm excited. That's just gross. But you get the idea.
Anyway, I'm thrilled that we're taking the kids down south to visit Mickey and the gang. I grew up going to Disneyland often, and I want my kids to have the same happy memories there that I do. There's just something about walking through those gates and into Main Street, USA that lifts my spirits every time.
Two years ago we took the kids to Disney World in Orlando, FL and while it may have been a bit soon for them to be exposed to so much Disney goodness (they'd only been home for 9 months, and sensory overload was definitely an issue), we still had fun. The video below captures some of the memories we made at the Magic Kingdom and also features Cathy and Matte, our good friends who got engaged right next to the castle. It is amazing to see how little the kids were! Eamon especially has grown a ton in the past 2 years. And yes, he does wiggle his butt like that when he's excited. Vika spontaneously breaks into dance. Often. Sad thing is, she has some better moves than her Mama. Dang kid.
While we're gone, feel free to capture some Disney culinary magic yourself by visiting this site: Disney Recipes. Pretty much anything from Boma is good, and the Sweet Potato Pancakes from Boatwrights are GLORIOUS. Have fun, fellow foodies.
Oh, and before I forget, HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!!!! I hope you have a great one!
Enjoy the video!
Anyway, I'm thrilled that we're taking the kids down south to visit Mickey and the gang. I grew up going to Disneyland often, and I want my kids to have the same happy memories there that I do. There's just something about walking through those gates and into Main Street, USA that lifts my spirits every time.
Two years ago we took the kids to Disney World in Orlando, FL and while it may have been a bit soon for them to be exposed to so much Disney goodness (they'd only been home for 9 months, and sensory overload was definitely an issue), we still had fun. The video below captures some of the memories we made at the Magic Kingdom and also features Cathy and Matte, our good friends who got engaged right next to the castle. It is amazing to see how little the kids were! Eamon especially has grown a ton in the past 2 years. And yes, he does wiggle his butt like that when he's excited. Vika spontaneously breaks into dance. Often. Sad thing is, she has some better moves than her Mama. Dang kid.
While we're gone, feel free to capture some Disney culinary magic yourself by visiting this site: Disney Recipes. Pretty much anything from Boma is good, and the Sweet Potato Pancakes from Boatwrights are GLORIOUS. Have fun, fellow foodies.
Oh, and before I forget, HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!!!! I hope you have a great one!
Enjoy the video!
My work blocks videos now so I can't watch until I get home. :-( I am so glad you guys were at Disney World when we were, and I wish that we'd be in Disneyland when you are, but we're going at the end of August so I can run a half marathon through the park!
Care to capture that on video? :-) The kids can run with me! 13 miles should wear them out pretty good.
I friggin' love Disneyland! And, like my daughter, the initial walk through the gates onto Main Street always thrill me. I've been going to D-Land since 1958 and it never fails to give me the same warm feeling inside. And now the House of Tomorrow is back! Have a great time, Jenni. I'm jealous - I don't get to go until October.
I am sooo jealous. have a blast.
Have fun! Jealous too.
I so wish I had a Disney park nearby! I love that you were there for Mathy's engagement! We missed the real deal (my big bro left me out of the loop!), but love having your pictures and video to see it!
Have a blast at Disneyland!
Have fun. I'm jealous too.
Have a wonderful trip!!!! Never been to Disneyland, but frequented Disneyworld alot and can't wait to take the boys there.
Love the video, the difference in the kiddos is amazing!
We have had great memories at Disney too. We almost went to Hong Kong Disney this month, but changed our minds because we heard it was the rainy season. Have fun!
Coooool!!! How fun it must have been to watch their faces as they experienced the magic of Disney. Can't wait for seamonkey to be old enough!