Disneyland

Last weekend, Kyle got his 2nd visit and Gavin got his first ever trip to Disneyland! Michelle was so sweet to invite us (again!) to be her guests for a complimentary day at the Park and work dinner party at Club 33. We learned from our experience last year and planned out our day differently (more kid-oriented) this time. We had so much fun!

One thing we learned was to maximize our use of the train that circles the Park. 

First stop was Mickey's Toontown and straight over to meet Mickey. It was great to get that done first as there was virtually no line! ;) Kyle loves Mickey.

Kyle was tall enough to ride his first ever real roller coaster!! (He rode a mini one on his 2nd birthday at the OC Fair). This one was pretty fast and had a drop in the beginning. He LOVED it and said, "My tummy went wheeee!!!" Later he said this was his favorite ride. :)  And yes, my son dresses himself and loves his ties!!

Then on to the classic/you gotta do it, "It's a Small World." As you can see, Gav loved it! :)

We were passing Fantasy Land to get to the rocket ride in Tomorrow Land when Kyle saw the Teacups. He forgot all about the rocket and wanted to ride this. I gratefully passed this one off to Michelle. ;)

Pure happiness.

Except when we had to wait. Disneyland is all about walking and waiting. And boy, did Kyle learn what it means to wait! Here he is on one of his other favorites.

We thought Kyle would like Tom Sawyer's Island Pirates Cove and boy did he!! He could have stayed there the whole day going from one bridge, pulley, lever, pump to another. He was (and always has been) fascinated with how things work.

Exploring.

Gav got to enjoy some of the island action, too.

Watching the pirate ship go by.

Captured in a "booby trap!" 

Love.

Just before dinner, Rudy came to pick up Kyle. Then, we headed to the exclusive Club 33 where you have to know a "member" to gain access. Apparently a member knows Michelle's boss and has granted the company access for its Christmas parties. The minimum plate charge was over $100. It goes without saying, the meal was delicious! It was even more enjoyable because Gavin slept through it all! (Thank you, son!)

Thank you, Auntie Michelle! And now, Kyle is asking when we'll go again! Hmm...