It really, really is the Happiest Place on Earth

I am obsessed with this place! For Dave's September break, we loaded the kids in good 'ol Francy (our minivan) and drove down to LA. The first night we stayed with my sister and brother-in-law (that's another post) and the next morning we were off to the happiest place on earth. We went for two days and loved every second (even though the weather was 99 degrees the first day and 98 degrees the second day, and we are spoiled San Francisco people who can't handle anything over 78 degrees).

Day 1
I felt like Audrey and I transcended the mother-daughter relationship and became best friends for those two blissful days. She was so excited about everything, which made me so excited about it all too. She couldn't believe she was actually at Cinderella's house, and whole experience was nothing short of magical.

We even got to hang out with Max for a bit!

Princess Land. Heavenly.

Story Time. Cinderella came out and told a story. This is Audrey's first glance at her.

Does the slipper fit? Audrey probably has her mama's big feet genes. It will look more like it did on Anastasia and Drisella (the evil stepsisters for you unsavy Cinderella people).

My fabulous sister came to the hotel while the kids napped so Dave and I could go on some rides together. We headed over to California Adventure and went on some great rides there. Thanks Sara! After the kids woke up, it was back to the party!

Good 'ol goofy

The parade on the first night. Audrey loved watching all the princesses come by.

Aurora waving right at my Audrey! How exciting!

Day 2
Audrey loved wearing her Cinderella dress for two straight days (gross).

Oh Audrey, you are simply divine.

Audrey felt more comfortable the second day. The first day during the Coronation Ceremony, Audrey wouldn't even get out of her seat. On the second day however, we had a hard time keeping her off the stage.

That's my Audrey, front and center.

The princesses came off the stage to do the ribbon dance, and here is Audrey attacking Belle.

My sweet husband waited in line (three times, an hour each time) so Audrey could meet the princesses. Meanwhile Audrey and I went to princess story time and the Coronation Ceremony. By the third time through, the princesses knew her by name, which of course she (and we) loved. Yes, we were so those parents.

Hanging out in Minnie's house.

Cooling off a bit.

Proof that our angel baby was there. He was such a good boy. He slept (and sweated) in his stroller like a champion.

I love the candy corn! Notice the Golden Gate bridge in the background. I live there!

Inside California Adventure. I was obsessed that they had a replica of the Palace of Fine Arts. Again, I live there! I think I am obsessed with these things because I know our time here is limited and I am so sad about it.

Riding King Triton's carousel.

No naps for the kids on the second day. We wore them out all day long and after the parade, and knocking on Cinderella's door (the castle door) one last time, we loaded up our very own princess and prince and took them home so we could all live happily ever after.