DISNEYLAND!!!

Last weekend, Aaron had a conference to attend that just happened to be a mile from Disneyland. Because almost all of our expenses were covered, we decided to go a day early and take Audrey to Disneyland for the first time. Aaron and I served at our church's thrift store, Neighborhood Thrift, and received two one-day passes to the park. And, since Audrey is under 3 years old, she got in for free as well. The best part about the entire day at the happiest place on earth, was watching the awe and wonder in Audrey's eyes as she met many of the Disney characters for the first time. I think Aaron and I missed most of what was going on around us because we were looking at Audrey's face light up as she discovered all the magic around her. Needless to say, our first trip to Disneyland with Audrey is one we will always remember!!

Our family picture at the entrance into the happiest place on earth! It was a pretty wet day, so we bundled up in our warm clothes and rain boots, and we always had Daddy's large umbrella handy.

Audrey posing in front of the magical kingdom.

Entering the castle into Fantasyland.

Audrey's very first ride at Disneyland, Peter Pan's Flight. She was feeling a little uncertain.

Audrey loved riding the horseys!!

Flying high with Dumbo and Daddy!

Audrey's first time on the ride, "It's a Small World", which ended up being her favorite. She loves when Daddy and I sing the song with her.

Oh, Minnie! Audrey just loved seeing Minnie Mouse for the first time. She took a picture with all of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters, but Minnie was her absolute favorite. We bought her a tiny Minnie as a souvenir that she carried around the entire day. Now, Minnie sleeps with Audrey every night.

She is so happy!!

And, of course, Mickey was a character she loved too!

Ok, so check out the huge bump on Audrey's forehead in this picture. She tripped and fell right into a cement bench. I was freaking out!! After frantically searching for a bag of ice and placing it on her head for awhile, I was able to calm down. It could have been so much worse!! She was only sad for a brief amount of time, then it was off to Toontown for some fun.

Trying to catch a nap with Minnie before the parade.

Audrey LOVES choo-choo trains!!

The three of us riding on the choo-choo train around the park, trying to stay dry in the temporary torrential rains.

By the end of the night, we had one more ride to get on before heading home...the cars. Yep! Just as we sat down and buckled up, the rain came. Of course, it was the one time we forgot to grab our umbrella. Oh well, we had fun anyways!!

Here we all are, trying to get through the ride as quickly as possible. Drive, Daddy, drive!!!

"It's a Small World", one last time before making our way to the exit.

And, what better way to end the day than with a big large cup of ice cream.

Out!! Before we had even gotten on the bus to go back to our hotel.

The next evening, we went to Downtown Disney for some dinner and entertainment. This is Audrey sitting in the big letter "A" of the California Adventure sign. You know, "A" for Audrey!

Sitting on the gorilla's lap at the Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney.

Cheese!!

I just had to include this picture. Audrey, for whatever reason, loves to eat lemons. We just love watching the faces she makes when she eats them.