With the plan of moving to New Zealand we didn't want to have a Christmas full of gifts that the kids could not bring with them. So we had an idea and everyone got on board! We went to Disneyland!!!!!! The Marien's were the first to hit the road on December 23 with 18 hours to drive from Colorado. The five of us along with Gramma Jeanne were next to head out in the morning on Christmas Eve. Papa and Gigi Thigpen were not far behind starting their drive that afternoon. Poppies (Haines) had to stay behind just for a little bit to help with the Christmas Eve services at church and joined us on Christmas day.
We all arrived in California and stayed at a hotel right across the street. It was great....only a 3 minute walk to the front entrance. As you can imagine the kids were bursting from the seams and wanted to head right over to start the rides. So we did!
Over the next five days we did everything you could at Disney along with the rest of the world! Disneyland actually sold out!!!!! Yes...you heard me right...sold out! Although it was crowded everyone was in the Christmas spirit and nice to each other.
We all arrived in California and stayed at a hotel right across the street. It was great....only a 3 minute walk to the front entrance. As you can imagine the kids were bursting from the seams and wanted to head right over to start the rides. So we did!
Over the next five days we did everything you could at Disney along with the rest of the world! Disneyland actually sold out!!!!! Yes...you heard me right...sold out! Although it was crowded everyone was in the Christmas spirit and nice to each other.
Christmas Tree in the Main Square
First Visit to Mickey Mouse!!!!!!
Standing in line for our first ride
Pluto with antlers
Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit Disney
Christmas Morning!
Drew's 11th Birthday (Dec. 25) at Disney
Mariens ready to party at Disney
Gramma Jeanne and her little girl
Poppies joins us Christmas Day
Gigi and Landon on the train
The only Princess in our group with her people!
Proof that Papa came (he somehow avoided pictures)!
My babies watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse...the highlight for them!
Logan
Landon and Daddy
Levi
It's a Bug's Life and we have been turned into bugs!
They got the Marien's too!
Double Trouble...Uncle Bryan and Jared
Drew and Landon...Toy Story Ride
Laney and her Mommy!
Logan, Levi, and Erin
The Boys convinced the girls to go California Screamin...Alison Ready to Go!
Holding on tight...do you see Alsion was holding on to my shirt..hehe
Gramma Jeanne and Jared
Our Last Night...Gigi and Papa had already gone home!It was such a fun trip....the time with our family was priceless and we made life long memories!
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