DL Day 2

Day 2 of Disneyland started EARLY.  Poor Bubba was exhausted when we woke him up. We had to get to the park early because it was our "magical morning."  The one where you can get into Disneyland early.  We went over to Fantasy Land.  That's the kids' favorite.  Dumbo ride, Alice in Wonderland, Teacups, etc. etc.  Oh, wait. We did get stuck on Mr. Toad's Wild ride.  If you thought that ride was ghetto, just wait until they turn ON the lights.  It's like I could have made it from the junk in my parents' garage.  

Here's me and Bubba on the teacups.  Whitney always chooses the pink cup.

Then when California Adventure opened up... we went over there.  Bart and Steve went to wait in line for the Fast Pass to get on the Racers Ride.  Meg and I took our little chickens over to Bug's Life Land.  I LOVE the mornings at DL & CA.  There aren't as many people there... it wasn't AS hot and the kids could walk onto every ride.  The kiddie rides are so cute.  MacKay and Whitney LOVED them. Super cute.  Here are the kids waiting to get on Maeter's Tow Truck Ride in Cars Land.  So cute.  These kids had fun together.

Here we are meeting Lighting.  This is the REAL one, guys.  He talks, honks and REVs his engine.  This was the ONLY character MacKay was not so sure about.  (Even though he LOVES him on the big screen.)

MacKay didn't really want to be next to him.  Love from a distance, I guess.

Bart and Steve went on California Screamin after they picked up the fast passes.  Then the kids went on this ride:  MacKay and I watched.  

Here is me bribing the kids with junk food.  I watched the kids while the other adults and Ella went on Tower of Terror.  I even told the kids if they ran off, then I'd make them go on the ride.  They sat very well for me. :)

Here's our family- and our stroller.  SO happy we brought that thing!

MacKay loves a woman in spandex.  

Elasti-Girl didn't want me standing next to her man, Mr. Incredible.  It was pretty funny.  LOVE Bubba's smile in this one:

Right after we went on his ride, we spotted him.  What a nice Sulley.

At the sign for the new Cars Land.  Is this why it was busy?

I love The Little Mermaid Ride.  It was a quick walk-on ride.  The kids loved it and I think we went on it about 10 times.  

 Here we are at Paradise Pier.

 Bubba started getting mad about me taking pictures.  Here is his face when I told him to smile:

This was a nice evening.  We had a great time.  Bubba did take a nap this day in Bart's arms.  The kids had fun and this evening cooled off quite a bit.  California Adventure was very fun.  The lights are so magical.  That evening we watched Mickey's Colors on the water.

Look at these two:

This night was late, and after showering down, Bubba fell right to sleep.  He said, "Mickey!"  and grabbed his new Mickey Mouse.  So cute.  (And this boy never falls asleep with the lights on and other people in the room!)  He was so tired!  

My favorite memories from day 2?

-The new Racers Ride

-Watching Whitney watch the Minnie Mouse whos mouth moved and eyes blinked right outside of Soarin' Over California.

-Being on Soarin' Ride.  Whitney did NOT love that one.  I was just so proud of her for trying ALL the rides. (Minus Tower of Terror :)

-Being there with Meg/Steve & their kids.

-Watching Bubba melt into the bed after a busy day.