Saturday, March 5, 2011

Spring Break California Part II

California Adventure
~Day 2~

We were planning on going to Disneyland both days.  However, we all had never been to California Adventure and thought we would give it a try.  It was new to all of us.  It was a ton of fun to explore!
We went on Monday and there was hardly anyone there.  Really this is the best time of year to go!  We Started with Soarn' Over California, and it was a great way to start the day.  It made us feel like we were birds.  Next we all got wet going down the Grizzly River Run.
After we were all pretty wet, so we headed over to "a bug's land" to dry off and eat lunch.  It was so fun for the kids.  There weren't any lines and they could just go on the rides as they pleased.  Each took an "adult buddy" and rode to their hearts desires!  We even went back in the evening and it was super cool in the dark! 
Ashton and me on Heimlich's Chew Chew Train. 
You really smell the cookies and watermelon!

Grandpa and Izzy on their ride.
We all felt like little ants.  This is looking up through the clovers and grass at the Tower of Terror, which we rode later that night.  Super great ride!  Loved it!


The kids got to meet Chip and Dale.

Everything was made to make you feel small.  The benches were made out of pop cycle sticks and there was a giant water foucet!

The other big hit was the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.  The kids could just run, climb, and swing for hours.  While us adults took naps, sat, rested, and played right along with them.

This is Ethan climbing the rock wall!

One of the highlights of the day was our ride on "California Screamin".  This was Cole's first time on a roller coaster. He said he fainted, but I think he just closed his eyes.
It was a great ride! 

This was the first group to go!

The day was filled with so much fun we weren't sure we were going to make it to the end.  Right before the park closed they had a water show.  Called "World of Color", is was well worth it!

~Day 3~

Before we headed home, we went and had lunch at Downtown Disney and walked around the shops.  The kids pick out a few more souvenirs.

Ashton chillen on some ears.  What a cutie!
It was such a fun trip!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I so have the itch to go back! I love all your pictures Jill! You really caught what Disney is about... Family fun! And that pov of Ashton on the ears is my favorite! So cute!

Lindsey Smith said...

I am so glad you had a blast. Your family is darling!!!