Spring Break - Day 7

We decided to go back to Disneyland for our final day doing Disney because there had been more people and we hadn't been able to ride all the rides we had wanted to ride.  We also hadn't had a chance to drink (or is it eat?) a pineapple whip and we needed to do that. 
Our Aussie family only lasted until about 3 PM that day, the travel having caught up to them but we stayed until late because there were a lot of rides my girls wanted to do. 
Did I mention that Emily did it once again and armed us with another full cooler of goodies?

Spring Break - Day 6

Our next Disney adventure took us to California Adventure.  They didn't have this park when I was in California when I was 12 and visited Disney so this was a new experience for me as well.  Again, we got a custom packed lunch courtesy of Emily and the girls wanted to wear their new hats which I thought was a fun idea. 
It was hard being pregnant and not being able to ride some of the rides.  I love roller-coasters, the faster and scarier, the better.  I was a bit sad at times when everyone else was going that I couldn't join in but I knew that the next time I was there I would be able to do it. 
One ride I was able to ride that I don't think I will ever do again was the Ferris wheel.  Generally, I don't mind the Ferris wheel but this one had cars on it that moved and rocked as the wheel turned.  There weren't even seat belts on it and it seriously scared me.  I rode on it with the kids who wanted to ride in the moving car - including Ava.  I think we were all scared to death.  From now on, I will only ride Ferris wheels in a more stationary car. 
My poor ankles after being on my feet all day and the heat were so swollen.  It was OK because it was worth it. 

Spring Break - Day 5

After four beautiful and fun filled days in SoCal, we got to finally meet up with the Australian family at the happiest place on earth - the original Disneyland.  The girls couldn't wait and Ava was excited to see Mickey Mouse as she loves him. 
Emily was the worlds biggest help and sweetie when she packed us a cooler full of food, drinks and snacks so we wouldn't have to spend so much money on food in the park and it is awesome that they let you bring it in with you.  It saved us so much time and money as we chose to eat while standing in line for rides.  That meant we didn't have to stand in line for food and had something to do while we were waiting.  She also lent me her stroller so I didn't have to carry things and so when Ava got tired, she had a place to rest.  For a woman who was 6 months pregnant, these thigns were lifesavers and made the trip more bearable.
Seeing our family at the park was so sweet.  They had just arrived the afternoon before so they were a bit jet lagged but they were happy to see us and we rode some rides together before they got exhausted and went back to the hotel for much needed sleep. 
We lasted until about 9 PM and got to see the fireworks.  I got the girls their only souvenir from the park, which was the Minnie Mouse hat with their names on it. 

Spring Break - Day 4

We had a very aggressive vacation schedule and the in-laws weren't arriving until Wednesday so I had a free day with both of my girls to take them to do something we wouldn't be doing with the in-laws.  I chose to take them to Sea World.  Both girls love animals so I knew they would love it.
They loved the shows, the rides and the exhibits.  Both girls loved the killer whale show with Shamu and that was also my favorite part.  I think for this post, the photos say it all!