Disney Land Day 3.....& 4?

The last day at Disney Land, kind of bitter sweet.

We decided to let Parker decide where we

would go the last day. He wanted to ride his favorite rides,

starting with the Haunted Mansion, Autopia, The Matterhorn,

and Big Thunder Mountain. Next we did some more

exploring in California Adventure. Where Parker

and I went on the Hotel Tower of Terror. Nana wussed

out, so it was the two of us. Parker ended up not

liking the ride, however he had to go on it twice to decide.

Above: Parker in line at the Matterhorn, where he kept

scaling the fence and getting his flip flops stuck!

Below: Parker and I in line at the Haunted Mansion.

Above: Parker was so excited to see Mater and Lighting McQueen.

Below: Nana and Parker at the airport before we left, on our longer

than expected journey home.

Above: Our planes were delayed and the plane from Phoenix to

SLC was eventually canceled at 1am. I am so lucky that Parker fell

asleep around 10:30 and didn't wake up until 5am the next day,

which was perfect because our flight left at 6:20 am. The experience

was less than pleasant, so I don't recommend South West for great

customer service in the event of your flight being canceled or delayed.

I was able to sleep a little on those chairs, Nana slept none!

Below: 6:30 am Parker on his flight home. He looked at both

me and Nana and said, "I'm done, I'm done Nana, let's go home."

He then asked if we could go back to Disney Land on Sunday.

Disney Land Day 2

Day 2 started out with a exact plan of attack!

We entered Disney Land to hit the rides

and attractions we missed the day before.

After, we left for a nice quiet lunch at the CheeseCake

Factory, and then headed to the hotel for a swim break.

Next we headed to California Adventure Land to check

out their rides and attractions. It turned out great, I would offer

this advice to anyone, split up your day. You miss the big lines

at the park and at the restaurants for lunch. Plus you get

either pool time or nap time!

Above: 1st ride of the day. Nana, Melinda, and

Parker riding "It's a small world after all."

Below: 2nd ride of the day. Parker and Me in line

at Finding Nemo. Great ride, really long line.

Above: Parker in the submarine of Finding Nemo.

Below: Parker and I in Mickey's Toon Town. So much

fun, gobs of stuff for kids to do, plus we are huge

fans of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".

Above: More of Parker in Toon Town.

Below: More of Parker in Toon Town.

Above: Parker in Toon Town, he had so much fun there.

Below: Our afternoon break, swimming in the pool.

This started out great until Parker let go of his floaty

in the deep end, (8ft) causing my mother and I to

make quite the scene rescuing him. Gave poor Nana

a heart attack. I however am semi used to my son scaring

the bejesus out of me :)

Above: Second half of the day. California Adventure Land.

Parker in line at Grizzly River. This was one of his favorite rides.

Below: Parker on Paradise Pier. Where our day ended.

Day 2 was great, and splitting the day up was even better.

We decided when we go back next year that's how we will

do each day. Awesome day even with the attempted drowning.

Disney Land Day 1

Our First Day at Disney Land was amazing!

We arrived at opening and left

at closing!

In fact Parker starting talking in

his sleep this morning at

6am, saying DisneyLand Disney Land

Disney Land.......

Above: Parker on Tarzan's Tree House

Below: Parker in line at the Jungle Cruise, he jumped

pretty high when the piraña's jumped out of the water

Above: Parker with Mr. Toad, at Toad's wild ride. When getting

on the ride, Parker scared the operator half to death by stepping

forward before the cars came to a complete stop. It was a lovely moment.

Below: Nana and Parker in between rides waiting for me to fill our drinks.

Above: Me and Parker on the Matterhorn bobsleds

Below: Parker at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad,

his favorite ride so far.

Above: Parker at Tarzan's Tree House, where he fit right in

climbing on everything.

Below: Parker received his driver's license so he could drive

the cars at Autotopia. He loved this ride.

Above: At the Monorail that goes above Disney Land.

Below: Me and Parker, he asked for that lollipop all day!

Above: Parker and Nana in line at Space Mountain. After we came to

to complete stop on Space Mountain, Parker looked at me and

said, I didn't like that ride at all!

Below: Parker in the teacups at the Mad Hatter Tea Party.

The end of Day 1, we are about to start Day 2 :)

Disney Land!!!!

My graduation gift from my parents

was a trip to Disney Land!

We just barely got here today,

here are some photos from our adventure....

GRADUATION

I Graduated!!!!!

Here are some photos from my day.

Thanks to everyone who made it great, and

to everyone who loved and supported me

through my education!

Above: Jake and Me after my graduation dinner

Above: My parents, brother, me and Jake after

my graduation dinner at Le Nonne.

Below: Natalie Johnson and me before we got our

diplomas. Natalie and I are both Business majors

with our emphasis in marketing.

Above: Getting my diploma and shaking Dean Anderson's

hand after receiving my diploma!!!!

Below: My parents, Parker and me after graduation

Above: My mom, Christina, Me and Kate after dinner

Below: My parents and Parker waiting for me to walk

Above: Parker gave me a rose during my walk

Below: Parker sitting on Papa's shoulders

All in all it was a wonderful day, and it was

a long time coming. Thanks to everyone

who made it such a good day!