Disney California Adventure

Today was an unforgettable Daddy-daughter day at California Adventure.  I was  thrilled to see Carsland and Buena Vista street for the first time, and I was even more thrilled to watch Katie discover Silly Symphony Swings and Goofy’s Sky School.  She loved them!

 

Hmmm…where to go first?

 

Carsland…um… yeah…I was speechless.  After watching the construction for 3+ years, it was amazing to finally see it in person.

 

Stunning.

 

Big B in line with Daddy for Radiator Springs Racers.  Katie was thrilled, but I think I was more thrilled.

 

Very detailed queue.  It reminds me a lot of Big Thunder.

 

Katie in front of Radiator Spring.

Riders start their journey.

Looking out from the station at the queue.  It was great to see it all up close.

 

She’s all ready to go!

 

Katie is in the back-left seat.

The attraction is spectacular.  It will be an anchor for the entire resort for decades to come.  Below is a very good video of the entire ride.

Radiator Springs Racers

The rest of Radiator Springs is a faithful representation of the town in the film.

Soon after we got there, the line for Racers was well over 2 hours.  Well worth it if you have the time.

Katie’s having a blast at Dot’s Puddle Park.

Looking down at Paradise Bay from the Fun Wheel.

Buena Vista Street is beautiful.  What an amazing improvement.

Carsland at night is stunning.

We ended the night on Luigi’s Flying Tires.

I didn’t get a picture of Katie on the Silly Symphony swings, but it was a memory I’ll never forget.  Katie and I were riding in a double swing, and when the ride took off, she yelled, “Daddy, daddy, I’m flying!”  I thought of her as a premie in the NICU and couldn’t believe this was the same girl.  You’ve grown up to be such a big girl, Katie.  I love you so much.  -Daddy

Matty Laughs

Matthew has laughed a few times, but this is one of the first times that he really got going.  He sounds like a little squeak toy.

Rediscovered Wedding Pictures

So many pictures were taken at our wedding.  We were so happy with our professional photos, and so thankful to everyone who gave us pictures taken on their own cameras.  After the dust settled, we used the professional pictures for our wedding books, gifts, etc., and filed the others away to be sorted through later.  Julie was going through our computer the other night and rediscovered these great shots.  She doesn’t remember seeing them, and I don’t remember not showing them to her, so they’ve been sitting unused for the past 6 1/2 years.  We will put them into books in the near future, and maybe give some of them as gifts.  But for now, our blog is the perfect place to show off some of our “lost” wedding pictures.  Enjoy!

 

Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner

 

The Wedding