We surprised our kids with a trip to Disneyland. They were beyond excited. We've gone to Disneyland at least once a year for the past 9 years and Jeff and I decided that this trip was the best one yet! We spent 6 full days in the parks. We went from open to close everyday and our 3 older kids walked the entire day with no rest (I was particularly amazed at Lucy who is only 5 and never complained). Sammy absolutely loved it! He slept great at night and enjoyed walking around and riding the rides. The weather was fantastic. It only rained one evening, but that didn't stop my kids. They were all the more excited because the lines were non-existent. In fact, the park wasn't at all busy the whole week. We walked onto almost every ride. I think the longest wait was only 10 minutes.
After 9 years, I finally was convinced to ride the California Screamin' roller coaster. I sat with Josh and screamed myself hoarse. At one point on the ride I was half crying and half laughing. Jake didn't want to sit by me. He said he would be too embarrassed by all the screaming. I don't blame him. They were both very proud of me, though, and are still talking about it.
