Weekend in Anaheim

Last weekend, Adam had a retirement party to attend down in Anaheim, so we decided to make a weekend of it. Taylor wasn't a fan of the traffic Friday afternoon and made sure to let us know. I really just think she was hungry and tired of sitting. By the time we sat down to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory Friday night, she was a happy camper.

About a month ago, we were in the area visiting Disneyland and California Adventure. Mason has a great memory and as we ate our dinner Friday evening, he pointed out every "mouse bus" he saw (Disney Bus). The best part about staying near Disneyland is the evening fireworks show. Every night at 9:25pm, Disneyland puts on a fantastic firework display.

I have always loved fireworks and I'm so glad that Mason shares my passion. We had a fantastic view of the show from our room. Each night, we would open the blinds and take it all in. Mason was so excited that each morning, he expected to wake up and see more. Now he thinks you are supposed to watch fireworks every night before going to bed. Wouldn't that be nice? Taylor slept through the fireworks, she was tuckered out by the end of each day.

We didn't really have an itinerary, except for the party Adam had to attend Saturday afternoon. It was nice to just walk around Downtown Disney, and eat yummy food. Mason loved the Hotel and couldn't wait to ride in the elevator up to our room.

Before we left Sunday, we made sure to take a short drive to Huntington Beach. It was Taylor's first time seeing the beach and Mason has been asking to go to the beach for weeks. It was a bit overcast, so we just strolled along the walkway and watched the surfers catch some waves.

Overall, we had a nice relaxing weekend. Of course, it went by too quickly, but I look forward to making another trip to the area before the summer is up.

Mommy with Mason & Taylor at Huntington Beach. Mason is very independent and when it comes to getting dressed for the day, it has been a challenge lately. Sometimes, I just learn to choose my battles.

I love this picture of Mason. We were at the hotel and he thought it was so funny to cover his smile, because it was playing hide and seek. The things he comes up with.

Reading the Bible in the hotel room. I'll touch more on this tomorrow, on Friday Favorites.

The stretch of highway between LA & Bakersfield is called the Grapevine. This time of year, there is a plethora (my fav word) of wildflowers. Nothing like the Texas Bluebonnets, but still pretty. The picture doesn't do it justice. It looked like a chalk painting as we drove through the mountains that Sunday.

Adam with Mason & Taylor at Huntington Beach. The actual beach was straight down from the cliff behind them.

Taylor & Daddy. It was Taylor's first time to see the ocean. She doesn't look too impressed, but that is probably because I woke her up from her nap to take the picture. Mean Mommy!

With Mason & Taylor walking around Downtown Disney.

Daddy with Mason & Taylor in Downtown Disney