Disneyland

A few years ago, we decided to go to Disneyland the week before Thanksgiving. Research showed it was the least crowded time of the year. We had such a good time we decided to try to make it a tradition. We didn't go last year, so we were really excited to go this year.

After using the RV for the last four weeks in a row, we got a little smarter and the trip down to LA went much more smoothly. Here are a few pictures...

Jessica enjoying the top bed all to herself

Lauren sound asleep

Austin playing football on the Xbox

Ashlyn happy in her car seat

My hunky hubby driving

Me trying to study

Okay, so the pictures are from the first part of the trip. About half way there, Ashlyn was done with her car seat and let everyone know about it! I tried to give her snacks, play on the back bed, watch a movie, and read her stories, but all she really wanted to do was walk around. I finally pulled the cushions off the table and lined the hallway so she couldn't get hurt! She was so happy just walking back and forth!

I was so glad when we finally got there and the "how much longer"s finally came to an end! Thank you Rachel for getting us this amazing time share for such a great price!!!!

It had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This was the first night we had a good nights sleep while on vacation for along time! It was so nice! The rest of my family, stayed in a three bedroom just upstairs.

The next morning, we all piled into the RV to drive over to Disneyland. Peter and Nathan Ehat, and my dad, Bill

Jason and Ashlyn waiting for the tram Tara, Ashlyn, Jason, Jessica, Lauren and Austin

Lauren and Maddie on the Rockets

Austin and Jessica

Tara and Maddie on the Teacups

Grandma and Grandpa Huntington

Jason and Ashlyn

Austin and Jessica

Ashlyn and Jason

We really had a great time! Lauren (She's 6) loved going on all of the "big" rides! She was fearless! She came out of Space Mountain grinning ear to ear! "That was awesome! That was the best ride ever!" She wanted to go on everything that anyone went on. We headed over to the Indiana Jones ride and she said she wanted to come too. It was closed the last time we were there and I couldn't really remember it. I knew it wasn't faster than any anything else she had been on, so I agreed. She sat between me and Jason. I couldn't help but laugh when she let out her first scream! She grabbed my arm and buried her head. I forgot about all the scary props! Snakes, spiders on the walls, skeletons... I felt terrible! Jessica was sitting right in front of us with a few of the other cousins. They both got off of the ride very upset. Lauren was crying and Jessica crossed her arms and stopped her foot saying, "Mom! That was stupidest ride in the whole world! Why would they let kids on it that are this big?! Duh! Don't they know it would scare us? I can't believe it!" I should have been more understanding, but it was such a great example of their different personalities that I pulled out the video camera to record it. They are both so funny!

Austin on the other hand, is my cautious one. He really didn't want to go on any of the roller coasters. When I asked him about it, he said that he didn't like anything that he couldn't control the speed and that he didn't know where he was going. I have always loved roller coasters so it was hard for me to not push him. I didn't want him to miss out. I had to remind myself that not everyone thinks the same things are fun and it is definitely not fun to be scared. I almost had him convinced to go on Thunder Mountain Rail Road even after Peter didn't realize he was standing there and reminded Jason that is was the only roller coaster that had derailed!

He could see most of it and watched it a few times. I went on it with my hands in the air the whole time to show him how much fun it was. He finally agreed and out of nowhere there was a HUGE line! We hadn't had any lines all day! We basically walked on to most rides. I few had a five minute wait. We decided to come back later, but never made it. Maybe next time!

Jason, Austin and Tara