California Trip & Disneyland!!!

On the 19th of November we headed to California for a treat! A treat that was giving to us by my father and mother in law! Wes's graduation and Christmas gift! WOW!! They took us to a 8 day trip and it was awesome!! 

First stop: Anaheim! Most people prepare their Disney vacation for months, I had to do it in 2 days!! Thank goodness for Pinterest :)

The kids didn't know about Disneyland until we got to the park. They thought we were going to the beach. Cars ride was a HIT!! I could go in that ride over and over again! We had so much fun! The weather was cloudy so I think it scared people away because the wait for the rides were about 20-40 minutes! Perfect!!!

Everything was decorated with Christmas stuff. So beautiful and magical! At night we watched a beautiful show with water. I had been to California Adventure like 12-13 years ago and, wow, it has changed a lot!! For the better, of course :) 

Here's some pictures of Disney's California Adventure.

The next day we went to Disneyland!! It was actually my very first time in Disneyland! About time! haha! There were more people in Disneyland, however, Doug had to get a wheel chair because of his legs and we were able to get on the rides faster because of the handicap line!! Hook up!! haha Still, the wait wasn't that bad for the regular lines. It rained a little on us but we didn't care ... we were in Disneyland!! I can be wet! haha

We all had a blast! Both Spencer and Isabella went to Space Mountain and most of the rides. They had so much fun!! Even Mason enjoyed a ton! He was great the whole time and he was watching everything with a sparkly eye :) 

Here's some pictures of Disneyland

The next day we played in the hotel's pool in Newport Beach and it was so fun and relaxing. 

After dinner, we went to Huntington Beach for a walk. We got to see the sunset and, WOW, what a sunset!! It was so fun walking with Wes and watching the kids finding sea shells. They were so happy!!

The next day we spent most of the day in the old town of San Diego. We saw the Mormon Battalion place and it was awesome! Great presentation about the Mormon Battalion. Then we ate at Fred's - Second time there ... I guess a family favorite :) Then we spent some time by the bay, before heading to Ashley's for dinner. 

Next we headed to St. George. We slept there and spent half of the next day there playing in the pool. I was impressed with my kids. It was not warm. The sun was out but it was cold to be wet! They just jumped in the pool and the hot tub and enjoyed themselves! Love that about them!!

Last stop, Cedar City. Wes got to go on a little adventure with Jacen. They each rode a horse from Jacen's house to the mountains and back. By the time they were back it was pitch black! Not sure how the horses (and them) were able to see anything but, oh well, they made it back safe! :) Despite being freezing cold, Wes had a fun!

Doug and Linda - THANK YOU! It was an AMAZING trip! We'll be eternally grateful to you for this opportunity! Love you tons!