DISNEYLAND!!!!

For DJ’s 6th birthday, we took an eventful trip to Disneyland. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again.

The first day visiting the park, some of the San Diego cousins met us and surprised DJ . DJ was excited to be reunited with his BFF, Kacy. She is more like an older sister to him than a cousin. It was great to see them together again!

Sharon and Kat goofing around with Goofy!

The 3 Goofy kids hanging out with their mascot. (Cody wanted NOTHING to do with the Disney characters.)

Cody walked around with a monkey on his back the whole trip. =)

Cody met Mickey and loved him.

The trio hanging out at Toon Town.

 

Reunited and it feels so good…..Miss you ladies!!!!!!

 

We couldn’t help but ask Teri to stand next to the pencil sign! =)

What’s a trip to Disneyland without Mickey Ears!!!

More of the kids…

 

We miss you San Diegans and hope to see you all again!!!!!!

 

Disneyland

We finally made it back to Disneyland and most importantly....we were able to get on the Nemo ride without a 3.5 hour line! YEAH! The line was less than 30 minutes.

The kids had a great time and Cody found a new enjoyment there. The last time we went over the summer, he could care less about the rides. This time, while at California Adventures, he really enjoyed the Bug's Life area. He rode the Heimlich Train 2 times in a row and yelled at me when we got off. His favorite ride was the Dancing Ladybugs (equivalent to the Tea Cup rides only not as long of a ride). He rode it 4 times. Before the ride, he would sit there with a blank expression. As soon as the ride would start, his eyes would light up and a huge smile would come across his face. He would occassionally clap and throw his hands in the air with excitement. It was fun to watch him.

DJ's favorite ride of the day was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. He rode that about 3 times. He even let out a "WOOHOO" every now and then during the ride.

This is definitely the time to go visit Disneyland and California Adventures. The only line we came across was the Nemo ride, but even that was less than 30 minutes. DJ was even impressed with the lack of lines. He kept saying "wow...this is sooo much better than last time!"

Oh, even Scooter came along this time. He stayed in the kennels there. It was his 6th birthday so we figured he should come along. He wasn't too happy about it. I think he kind of hoped he would get to go in the park. He did enjoy the tram ride over there, though!

Here are some pictures from the day:

My favorite picture of DJ - hanging on Mickey


The Slape Boys - including Scooter


Playing with DJ's reflection in the ornament

DJ trying to steal a present under the tree

DJ trying to take off one of the ornaments

The castle with its Christmas decor

The boys posing in their stroller

The big boy happy to be out of the stroller

Busy Week

This was a busy week for us.

We started last weekend off on Saturday with DJ's karate promotion. Our little 3 year old received his YELLOW BELT!!!! He was so proud as were his daddy and I!

Then came DJ's 4th birthday party. DJ had a great time with his friends, cousins and classmates. He is already planning his 5th birthday party!

That night, we drove to Anaheim to spend the night with my brother-in-law and family. The next morning, we headed straight for DISNEYLAND!!! This was Cody's first time there so we, of course, had to christen him with his first set of Mickey Ears!!!

Although this was DJ's 3rd time there, he saw Disneyland with new eyes this visit. He was tall enough to ride all the roller coasters - including Space Mountain! That boy has NO FEAR! Below is a picture of him with Uncle Robert on Space Mountain.

The next day, we went to California Adventure. That was more Cody's speed since they had Bug's Life. He spent most of the time napping and missed out on rides, though. They each also got a new pair of ears since DJ said "it's a new park. That means new ears". DJ had cool ears that lit up.

Later in the week, the in-laws came over and the boys had a blast with them. DJ found new video game partners so he was on cloud 9! We spent a couple of days poolside and Cody went swimming for the first time. He loved it. Like his dad and brother, he is a water baby, so he had a blast.

He was mad when he had to get out of the pool!

DJ, of course, was practicing his jumping in the pool. Here is a cool picture of him mid-air!