So after a couple months of training, the time came for us to drive to California to participate in the Long Beach Marathon. I must admit that while I was packing and loading up the car, the phrase “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter” kept running through my head. However, I certainly wasn’t calm as a summer’s morning. Every time I thought about running 26.2 miles, I would almost throw up.
We decided to go to Disneyland a couple days before the marathon, while we still had the ability to walk. I was sooo excited for this! We took Ashton when he was the same age Emmy is now and it was a blast. (How time flies, eh?) Kris and Cari came with us and provided plenty of entertainment for us and helped with the kids. We don’t go anywhere unless we have AT LEAST two nannies to help.
Ashton got to see all of his favorite characters, Captain Jack Sparrow (do NOT forget the ‘Captain’ part), Woody, Buzz, the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse gang. During the parade, when he saw Mickey and Minnie up on the top of a float, he jumped up and started waving like crazy at them and then blew them a kiss. Oh man, my heart just melted and I got a lump in my throat. It was so cute.
I volunteered to take videos instead of ride the Tea Cups. I really am getting old.
I’ve been to Disneyland praaah-bly ten brazillion times, but it is truly MAGICAL every time. I think it’s getting even better for me now that I have kids and it’s fun to see them so excited.
by Val, on October 20 2008 @ 6:45 pm
How fun. We are taking Emerson there in 2 weeks. I am hoping he will have lots of fun too. I am excited to go back.
by Shell, on October 22 2008 @ 11:44 pm
How fun! I missed going w/Zack & Craig’s families in September…..so bummed! I haven’t been to Disneyland since Ty was almost 3 and he’s gonna be 10! I also haven’t ever been to California Adventure….I’m a sorry excuse for a California born girl!!!!
by Melinda, on October 30 2008 @ 8:58 am
One of my favorite childhood memories was going to Disneyland when I was 12 and meeting you there. I finally went again with my boys last year. it is a magical place. I hope you don’t mind me peeking at your blog.
by Shelley, on November 2 2008 @ 10:32 pm
SO cute!! I think you are brave – I think we might not take kids to Disneyland until they are teenagers and can go on all the ride!!