Disneyland 2008, Day 1

Once again we went to Disneyland for Riley's annual Birthday Trip. This year we stayed at the Fairfield Marriott right across the street from the park. I think it was an even shorter walk for us than last year when we were actually ON PROPERTY at the Paradise Pier!

Before going in, I made the R Boys pose with their letter.

Our first ride was Indiana Jones (Riley was finally tall enough!!!) He was sooooo excited right until the moment of getting on the jeeps. Then he was terrified! He made it through the ride and decided it was way too scary. HAHA. But he survived! After that we did a few, tamer rides... like the Jungle Cruise, Tarzan, and of course... Pirates!

Why, hello Johnny Depp!

After Pirates, it was off to Splash Mountain - which we ended up riding TWICE in a ROW!! Gotta love no lines at Disneyland on a Thursday morning! This was right before we all got soaked.

The boys had to go to the potty while Violet and I stopped to see Tigger.

And the two of us took some silly pictures while we waited for them. :)

And, of course, a trip to Disney always requires a Chocolate Covered Mickey Head.

It was so fun this year letting the kids do a couple things on their own. Riley and Violet rode the teacups while Rick and I ate churros and watched.

The kids wanted to go on the merry go round - and this time, Riley rode on one all by himself!

Violet apparently got a wild horse...

And no one really knows what Rick is doing...

In honor of Festivus, the kids performed Feats of Strength...

and Violet practiced her Telekinetic Driving Skills. As you can see it was quite terrifying.

And the kids enjoyed a new treat - MICKEY HEAD PRETZELS! WOOHOO!!

We stopped by Town Hall so Riley could get a phone call from Goofy, wishing him a happy birthday...

And we even went to California Adventure for some more fun! We met Sully on the way to the Tower of Terror, which Riley also rode for the first time (and also hated. haha).

It was another magical, wonderful trip...

more tomorrow!