California

When we went to Disneyland for my birthday in February, I promised Matt we wouldn't go again for 3 years. However, my mom presented a last minute trip plan she wanted to do before Mikey left on his mission. It was, of course, Southern California. We did Disneyland and Six Flags. We also spent a day at Santa Monica Pier. Matt had some jobs, so he sat this trip out. We missed him. It was a really great trip, as always.
Kate was a lot of fun because she understood a little better what was going on. She really liked seeing all the characters (from a distance) and she got really into the rides. I'd say her favorites were Winnie the Pooh, the Carousel, and Peter Pan. My favorites still haven't failed me: Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Indiana Jones. We ate lunch at Ariel's Grotto and all of the princesses walked around and mingled with the guests. That was hilarious. We were also able to see Fantasmick. That was honestly probably the most magical part of the whole experience. There was a moment when the Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey was conducting the fireworks that I felt a rush of magic through my blood and I got the chills. It was awesome. I really want to meet Walt Disney when I die, so I can thank him.
Six Flags was fun, too. A little more ghetto and a lot longer waits. Still, fun roller coasters. However, my dang seatbelt came undone on one of the twistiest, craziest rides. When I told the worker, she said, "Oh, that's OK." Ummmmmmm... I was dangling 500 feet in the air, upside down. Don't think that's ok. It was still a good time spent with good company.


Kate as Belle:




Princess Lunch:




I was looking really good this day, so you'll probably have a hard time telling Ariel and I apart. I am the one holding Kate and Ariel is next to us.



Just having a blast:




Santa Monica