Disneyland Birthdays

For a year, my dad has been looking forward to his 60th birthday because he wanted everyone to get together for a vacation. With 5 grown kids in our family, this isn't an easy task. But somehow, we all managed to make it to Disneyland earlier this month to celebrate my dad's birthday. It just so happens my birthday is 2 days before my dad's so we got to celebrate mine too! I can't remember the last time the 5 of us kids went on a vacation together so it's a pretty big deal. 

Day 1: My birthday at Disneyland

Sisters!

Cousins :)

After waiting forever to get our tickets, we're finally in!

Amora was a big hit with Mary Poppins and Alice. She had no idea who Mary Poppins was and probably didn't know Alice either haha.

 Billy was obsessed with Eric and wanted to ride with him on all the rides. He went on space mountain (even though he's afraid of the dark) and came out just fine thanks to Eric talking him through it!

Eric and his Ewok shirt in front of Star Tours. 

Taking a break from standing in lines.

Can someone say GQ model?!

Sibling love at Indiana Jones! Wendy couldn't join us because she was a little occupied with Savannah and Amora. But Billy hung out with us on all the big rides he could. 

 Day 2: California Adventure

Cars Land has been the biggest addition since we were here last. Eric was very excited to see it, unfortunately he didn't get to order anything from one of the cones. 

 We waited in line for an hour and half for the new Cars ride. It was pretty good, but not good enough to wait in line again. The background made me feel like I was in Southern Utah. It was pretty legit. 

I love these two!

 Day 3: Dad's birthday at Disneyland and California Adventure

Wendy made these shirts for Cyndee and the grandkids to match my dad's. 

 Before we headed out the park, Audrey and I gave dad his birthday hat that says "Happy 60th" embroidered on the back so he will always remember this bday.

Dad and his daughters

The big event for my dad's birthday was Breakfast with Minnie and Friends. The characters went from table to table throughout the meal so we could take pictures with them. It was the only time all 18 of us were together in the parks. My poor dad was having some health issues during the trip, so we're just thankful he could be at his birthday breakfast (even if he couldn't eat much).

 This is either Chip or Dale. Avery (my stepsister's daughter) could tell them apart easily. 

 We made sure each character got a pic with my dad. 

Minnie and Birthday Boy!

John's face in this picture makes me laugh. 

My dad and his 5 kids. Captain Hook was trying to be funny by wearing the hat. 

Adam, Wendy, and Savannah

Me and my daddy

Eric and I went to Toonville (I think that's what it's called). I had never gone before this trip, but it had some cute picture ops. 

Esther, Billy, and me.

One of Eric's requirements on this trip was getting his Dole Whip ice cream. He got the float with pineapple juice in it. I recommend doing the ice cream without the float.

Refer back to his shirt on Day 2. 

 After busting our butts to hit up every ride we HAD to go on, we were completely EXHAUSTED. My feet hurt so bad at the end of each day. My dad rented a house about a mile from the park so we also walked to and from. Let's just say I was dragging my feet on the way back every day.

We had a little birthday party for my dad after the park. Happy 60th Birthday, Dad!!

 And to wrap up our trip, we played our traditional game of Scum. I probably won the whole thing. See, I'm sitting in the president's seat!

Not pictured: Eric, who was taking a nap. 

 Thank you to my Dad and Cyndee for the awesome family vacation. We had a blast and it was so fun so spend time with the fam!