California / Disneyland Family Vacation

In March of 2010 the my family brought up the fact that every 5 or so years we go to Disneyland and the last time we went was around 7 yrs ago. (as of last yr) So we had started to make plans to go to Disneyland in August of 2011. WOW what a wait for someone (Skyeler) to go to Cali when he has never been in his life. It was a long wait but so very worth it. We started our vacation on the 5th by driving down to Vegas and ended our vacation coming home on the 14th. We were in California the 5-13 and we stayed in a house that we rented and it was only a block from Disneyland so we were able to see the nightly fireworks or hear them every night.

Saturday was a drive and relax day. We got there and set up our rooms and had dinner with the family and we ended up swimming in the pool that we had in the backyard. It was A LOT of fun. Lindsay and Scott also announced that they were expecting and are about 13-14 weeks along. YAY!!! I can't wait.

Sunday included sleeping in a little and heading to the beach with Dad, Kandie, Lindsay and Scott. It was so much fun because the whole ride we were asking Skyeler about what he thought it was going to be like and if he was excited to see the beach and ocean for the first time. It was so enjoyable to be able to see him experience stuff for the first time and I am glad that I was able to be part of it.











During our beach time Skyeler had tried to build a face in the sand and Lindsay was trying to bury Scott in the sand and turn him into a mermaid. But the waves kept getting further up the beach. Sky had to try twice and basically when he was about to show everyone or about to finish the waves would ruin it. Same with Scott and Lindsay. As soon as I was going to take a picture of Scott in the sand the waves came and Kind of ruined it. :( OH well huh.

At one point we almost had everyone jump in the pool and diving off the diving board. I think there was maybe two who didn't get in and that included Becky and I. Debbie was thrown in with her street clothes on by Scott and Skyeler and Scott both decided to jump in with their clothes on. But it was a surprise when Scott did it. He just went up to the diving board and ran right in with out to many people noticing till he was in mid jump. As it started to get darker we turned on the lights that were in the pool and so it made the water look really cool. I then had whoever was in the pool spell out the work CALI in honor of our vacation!! IT was Skyeler, Kandie, Dad, and Scott. It looked AWESOME! I could say that Ryan is the period at the end of Cali.





Monday morning I think we sat around waiting for Midieval Times. OH my goodness that show was amazing. I had so much fun watching the show and watching Skyeler enjoy everything. I think if we lived in the area he would want to work there as one of the actors. Everything was just amazing especially the food!! I really enjoy coming to Midieval Times. It was so much fun watching the actors joust and fight to the death and watching all the little girls get flowers from the knights! Naomi even got one!












Tuesday was the start of our Disneyland adventure. Skyeler had to make sure he had a picture as proof that he was there!





Space Mountain was our very first ride in Disneyland and of course we HAD to get a picture! Can't you tell that Skyeler is SOOO excited! :)