2013 Tour of California: days 14,15,16,17 Disneyland, themepark and Resort

Wednesday, June 5th. We were so excited to see the new Cars-land in Disney's California Adventure. It did not disappoint. The builders did an amazing job and as we were waiting to ride the big cars ride I looked up and felt as if I could have been hiking in Southern Utah with the amazing striations of the rock and mountains they build around the Cars-land.

We had so much fun on the new rides. Angela even joined the rest of the family on California Screaming and has now become a roller coaster enthusiast like the rest of the family.

We rode all the rides and had the most amazing spot for the World of Color show. We got there about an hour before the show and decided to take the risk and sit in the wet zone. We sat right at the front railing to the lagoon and were front and center for the show. It is AMAZING! Worth getting wet for, and we were in luck and most of the water did not spray onto us because the wind helped us out. We had seen the show in the past and knew it was cool, but if you ever get a chance to see it, just go and prepare to get wet and be amazed! :) After the show we weren't too cold to stop by the ghiradelli's shop and pick up ice cream to eat on our walk back to the hotel. Perfect end to the day.

Thursday, June 6th. Today was our "day off" where we sleep in a little bit, take our time and just visit a few rides or shows. We talked everyone in the family into brushing hair, teeth and clean clothes and went and got our first entirely happy family photo in years! lol! the only thing that would have made it better is if the sun wasn't in our eyes. :)

After that we went back to the hotel and played in the pool and went to dinner at Goofy's kitchen, yum and fun!

We also went and got Angela's early birthday present and she made a special build a bear at downtown Disney- and named it appropriately- Minnie. Welcome to the family Minnie.

Friday, June 7th. Today was Disneyland day. As many times as we have been there, we still love it. Space Mountain, dumbo, Matterhorn, star tours, splash mountain! Everyone rode every ride! Angie even went on Indiana jones... :)

Saturday, June 8th. We had to say farewell to our time at Disney for this trip. We squeezed in a breakfast at the hotel before we left. Some smiles and goofy pictures, good food and then we said goodbye until the next time...

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House projects

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