Disney day 2

The next two days were spent at Disneyland -- crowds and all.  It was somewhat crowded on Monday, but Tuesday was great.  We managed to ride all of the classic rides, and then some.  And even had time to repeat a few the next day before we had to leave.  For being with a group of 14 people, we did pretty darn well sticking together, and having a great time.  There were a few moments when some kids (aka, Ryan) didn't want to wait for everyone else to decide what to do, and definitely some moments when we all split up to do our own things.  But these kids got along great, and it was definitely fun to experience this place together.

K and Kensie in their princess dresses, walking to the park for day 2

in order of age - Ry is the oldest, Camden the youngest.  

on the Buzz Lightyear ride

We didn't get to do the Dumbo ride last time, it was closed.  So I'm really glad we got to hop on this time.

And same with Small World -- we loved this one so much we rode it twice

I think this ride was K's favorite

parade watching 

 We got a chance to do all the classic rides on this trip -- and I loved it.  Dumbo, Small World, Tea Cups, Pirates of the Caribbean (no one was scared this time, we all loved it!), and even the Haunted Mansion.  A few of us adults snuck off to ride Space Mountain (my favorite), and I think my most favorite memory of this trip was riding Thunder Mountain Railroad with Ry.  It was his first real rollercoaster, and he was nervous as all getout waiting in line.  He kept asking questions, non stop, "what are the hills going to be like?", "how fast does it go?", "can we talk to someone who works here and ask them how the ride is?".  By the time it was time to board, he was quivering he was so nervous.  He started to scream "I'M SCARED!" before we even started going!  We kept talking him down, told us to squeeze our hands, and about halfway through the ride his grip loosened up, he started to look around, and he started smiling.  By the end of the ride, his smile was huge and he said it was really fun.  Yet he wasn't ready to ride it again on this trip.  Next time he said.  

the Tea Cups 

on the grumpy caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland (or Allison in Wonderland as Ry kept calling it)

 We stayed late this night, caught the parade and the fireworks, and loved seeing the park at night.  Our kids were tired pups by 10:15 pm, and back to the hotel we went to crash.

all smiles after the Pirates of the Caribbean ride 

one last look at Small World and it's Christmas lights display 

two kids passed out in the single BOB -- not an easy feat 

 Our last day in the park, we hit up our favorites before we had to head to the airport that afternoon.

Haunted Mansion 

Jungle Boat 

Autopia 

K loved driving, but couldn't see over the steering wheel -- good thing it was just a ride!

by this point Ryan had had enough of being in photographs, so instead he offered to take this one-- not a bad shot! Just wish he was in it!

 One whirlwind trip to Disneyland complete!  These 4 Bayers left tired, exhausted, and ready for home.  Until next time Mickey!