We were lucky enough to be able to go with my entire family on a once in a lifetime kind of a vacation to Disneyland in the beginning of October. Still to this day, I thoink about our trip atleast once a day and miss it SOOOO much! Anaston had the time of her life! She was such a trooper the entire trip, everyone was just amazed! She had the best attitude about everything and was just so easy going. She adapted well, slept amazing and lived each day there to the fullest! Her first day at Disneyland took no longer than an hour or so to be totally fine with the characters. She was amazed by them! She loves them! She would just stare at them in awe and give them high fives and kisses. She thanked them everytime they would sign her autograph book, it was the sweetest thing! She LOVED the Disneyland parade, danced around the whole time and was in a trance! She did great on most rides...wasn't a fan of Alice In Wonderland but seriously, that is NOT a kid's ride! I agree, it's got scary stuff! She loved the rest though! The Mickey's Trick or Treat Party was probabbly the highlight of the trip if I HAD to pick one! Cutest stations set up all around California Adventures! We got WAY TOO MUCH candy than we knew what to do with, trick or treating and it was GOOD candy and snacks! The Halloween spirit there was just the best feeling! We met SO mant characters, more than I could even post! Anaston saw ALL her favorites! The food was AMAZING, the rides were A BLAST, it was SO much fun being with everyone! Our hotel was SO NICE and right across from Disneyland...huge plus! The beach was super windy but still super fun! Downtown Disney was A BLAST! So much to see! Both the road trips were a bunch of fun! I could go on and on and on! Thank you Mom and Dad for making this trip possible and EVERYTHING you did for all of us and the kids! You spoiled them and they LOVED it! This trip, cheesy as it may sound, was magical...and honestly a trip of a lifetime! The pic's are out of order so start form the bottom and work your way up, starting at day one. There are a milion pictures but this IS my journal so I couldn't leave too much out! We went Wednesday to Sunday but that included driving so all the main action happened Thursday and Friday(Disneyland and California Adventures), and Saturday(Beach, lunch with realatives in Newport and Downtown Disney). ENJOY!!!
Day 3
I loved the little swans they made us everyday on our bed. So creative!
We walked by these banners all the time at the hotel. Anaston loves this one of Chip and Dale and would point it our from a mile away and shout,"Cheep!"
Gettin the poo poo outta my toes Mommy
Just hangin out
I like this shot too
Such a cute pic of my Dad and London!
LOVE this flower!
Man I'm good! ha ha
Newport Harbor
Me and my little pumpkin
Hmmm, am I quite the photographer or is John?!? Definately John!
I love this picture of us.
Mee Mee and my mom were helping Annie find a really neat collection of shells that we hung onto
Love this pic! These two were in their own little world
Some of us
All of us girls
Spending good quality time with Mae at the beach
Mee Mee and I on Newprt Beach
Chris somehow got my Dad in the ocean...did I mention is was FREEZING?!? MY Dad was a great sport about it!
But she got over it after a good ten minutes so she could focus on playing
No different from any other day, she was bugged by thr sand a.k.a. poo poo in her toes
My little Beach Bum!
The sand got EVERYWHERE!
Craig inching towards thr freezing cold waves
It was so much fun watching the guys play football. They were all into it!
Chris ready to pass
Way to dive for it Johnny Boy!
I love this picture! Too bad my camers caused some weird spot! I ned to photo shop this!
She was so particular about what she was doing with it!
Anaston really had a GREAT time playing in the sand!
Annie jacked my ice cream I was thriled about at the boardwalk
I was amazed by this SUPER TALL giraffe built of legos in the Lego store in Downtown Disney!
Brooklyn, Mee Mee and me
Mr and my Mommy Dearest
We are nut heads
Some of us girlies in Downtown Disney
We really can't help ourselves when you get us together!
This too!
This was in front of the GIANT Disney Store on steroids in Downtown Disney.
She needed 2 straws for this SUPER THICK chocolate shake!
Day 2
Daddy and Annie ready for the show!
She LOVED it!
Handy Manny
Little Einsteins
My Friends Tigger and Pooh
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
We caught the Playhouse Disney show for Annie, first thing in the morning. This was the cutest little show! she got to see all her favorite shows in one!
Coming at Halloween was the best experience! I've came at all different times of year, many times to Disneyland and this was so much cooler...by a mile!
Our fam in a tea cup!
Love this pic! Brian should seriously be a photographer!
Mommy and Annie on Dumbo
She was obsessed with the carousel!
Flying on Dumbo
Annie playing Mickey's piano
We went through Mickey's house in Mickey's Toon Town and got to meet him at the end! This was a really neat thing to do!
They had these cute pumpking all carved to look like each of the characters at the entrance of Disneyland. They lit up at night. Loved this!
Love this pic!
The famous castle
Me and the cutest little Minnie there ever was!
Papa and Annie ready to Trick or Treat!
They had done so much to the park just for the party. It made the night extra special. Looked amazing!
Cruela de Ville. She LOVED Anaston! Wasn't allowed to admit it, in order to play her character but could not leave her alone! She was funny, I liked her!
California Screamin' at night
They came and walked right up to us out of a huge crowd, coming back from their break
Our cute little fam with none other than the famous Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
Annie gave Minnie a kiss on the nose at the Trick or Treat Party! It was too sweet
Woody and Army Men
GIANT Mr Potato Head
We found a clone of Abraham Lincoln! My Dad LOVES Abe! We had to get a pic!
Annie on the carousel with Mo-Mo
Oue stunning picture on Tower of Terror. This one is worth looking at blown up!
June from Little Einstein's
Leo from Little Einstein's
Handy Manny
Getting Handy Manny's autograph
Day 1
Dancing at the Disneyland Parade. She was the pre-show entertainment! She had quite the audience!
Funny thing is everytime I show her this picture, she tells me it's Emma instead of Annie. I've always thought they resemble eachother and have similar mannerisms but the fact that she see's it too is crazy!
See what I mean?
These wee actually taken the morning we left for California at our house. She was so excited and being so cute and sweet I couldn't help myself!
Gotta have my P!
Annie, Mae and Mike
Our first morning there, we went out for a quick swim with Jade and Mike whike grabbing our FREE and YUMMY breakfast at the hotel to get us started!
Me and all the kiddo's!
Chip and Dale!
More of us girls in front of the Candy Corn
Me and my Mommy in front of the Giant Candy Corn! Anaston loved the little caterpillar that would pop out of the bite mark and talk!
Mickey!!! This was her first experience with a character. Not tramatic like most kids but a little resistant. She got over that quick!
High fives for Mickey(MA)!
Some of us girls with Minnie
Goofy
Mae and Annie Pannie
Pluto
Papa and Annie
Minnie, of coarse!
The funnest spot to take a picture!
Another favorite ride...Monster's Inc!
The other half
Parade Peeps
My happy little angel at the parade
A beautiful fairy at the parade. All the princesses were loving Anaston!
Some of the gang
Mike and Annie in front of the HUGE Mickey pumpkin head!
One of Anaston's favorite rides...Winnie the Pooh!
Belle in the parade
turn into this adorable little girl so quickly?!?
Happy Birthday Anaston! Annie is two today and I can hardly believe it! The normal Jessica wanted to post a million pictures from the last two years but I decided to surprise you all and make this short and sweet! I want to spend this special day with my little girl...not on the computer! ha ha... It's been a bittersweet last month or so realizing the huge changes in Annie. She is such a big girl now, it makes me very emotional when I think about it and how fast the time has gone but I know it's all part of life. Anaston is at such a fun age right now, we just can't get enough of her and the cute and funny little things she is constantly doing and saying. There is no shortage of love and laughter at our house with Annie around! You can't help but fall in love with our little girl whenever you're around her! She is sweet, thoughtful, loving, caring, such a character, hilarious, so smart, beautiful, talented, loves to have fun, friendly, outgoing, thankful and steals your heart. There is nobody like Annie and we are so thankful to be her parents. We lucked out! She brings endless amounts of joy to us everyday and touches the lives of many others! Thank you for choosing us to be your parents Tinks, we love you with all our heart!
turn into this adorable little girl so quickly?!?
Happy Birthday Anaston! Annie is two today and I can hardly believe it! The normal Jessica wanted to post a million pictures from the last two years but I decided to surprise you all and make this short and sweet! I want to spend this special day with my little girl...not on the computer! ha ha... It's been a bittersweet last month or so realizing the huge changes in Annie. She is such a big girl now, it makes me very emotional when I think about it and how fast the time has gone but I know it's all part of life. Anaston is at such a fun age right now, we just can't get enough of her and the cute and funny little things she is constantly doing and saying. There is no shortage of love and laughter at our house with Annie around! You can't help but fall in love with our little girl whenever you're around her! She is sweet, thoughtful, loving, caring, such a character, hilarious, so smart, beautiful, talented, loves to have fun, friendly, outgoing, thankful and steals your heart. There is nobody like Annie and we are so thankful to be her parents. We lucked out! She brings endless amounts of joy to us everyday and touches the lives of many others! Thank you for choosing us to be your parents Tinks, we love you with all our heart!
