While the parents are away….

My parents took off for ten days ago for a European cruise.  I have been staying at their home looking out for my brother and sisters.   It is an extremely overwhelming job and  I spend my nights wondering how my parents do it each and every day.  Luckily, the Minor family was kind enough to relieve me for a few days.  So  I set out for Southern California with Kelly, Krissy, Elle, and Kent.  We spent two partial days at Disneyland. The weather was cool but perfect for a day in the park.

I think my favorite part was watching my niece Elle meet the characters.    The lines weren’t too bad and see was pretty patient for the most part.  While waiting to meet the princesses, she practiced giving me hugs and was also preoccupied by what was behind this particular door.  I told her it was a “bad lady and a dragon”  thinking she would lose interest.  No such luck, she became even more interested in seeing them.  When she finally got to see her favorite character Aurora she hugged her for what seemed like forever.  We had to tell her to let go.   The same happened with Mulan and Minnie Mouse. 

Another highlight of the trip was going on Peter Pans First Flight.  In all the times that I have been to Disneyland, I have never gone on that ride.    It had to be my favorite ride this time!   Elle’s least favorite was Pirates of the Caribbean.  She kept talking about how bad the pirates were because they drink naughty things.  

We ended the first day at Disney with a couple pieces of yummy cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. 

Day Two was much shorter because Kelly had a rehearsal dinner to attend in Laguna Beach.   We went  to California Adventure.  Highlights of that day included the Aladdin show and watching Elle at Mickey Mouse Playhouse.

Now look at the two prettiest princesses of all……

More pictures of the wedding festivities to follow.