Disneyland

I've always wanted to go to Disneyland in the fall to see the Halloween decorations. We loved seeing our old favorites with a Halloween twist.

Memorable Quote: "We don't sell THAT here!!" The semi-shocked reaction of the lady in the Disney health clinic when I inquired about the possibility of buying Sudafed for my developing cold. Yes, I know it's used to make meth, but I only wanted two pills!

Yo, ho, yo, ho a pirate's life for me!

Memorable moment: Realizing the true message behind the story. Pinocchio turns into a donkey after too much acting and video games. Oh the irony Disney!

None of my girls would pose with the princess, so I have a picture of this random child instead.

Iron Men

The other thing I've always wanted to do at Disneyland was eat at the Blue Bayou. Riding in the pirate boats, I'd look over at the diners and want to join them. As a kid we never went because it was too expensive. As an adult we never went because it was too expensive and our children wouldn't have eaten anything there anyway. But this was the year. So fun to finally go inside and sit down. This trip made me a fan of having a nice sit down meal in the park. Having time to sit and eat a good meal in the middle of a big day with lots of walking is a good way to recharge, relax and be ready for the rest of the day.

The Haunted Mansion!

I could never get a good picture of these two, but I loved their costumes!

Memorable Quote:  "Last time to take pictures of Disneyland. Yeeaah!" Our tram driver on the way back to the parking structure.

Normally I'm not a big fan of man-made places, but Disneyland is the exception. Can't wait to come back someday--maybe to see the Christmas decorations!