Marcus had an awesome birthday this year, probably not to be outdone until he's old enough to take to Cedar Point. His "party" began Friday the 10th, his actual birthday, and lasted through Monday.
Day 1 @ Disneyland and California Adventure.
Saturday Oct 11
A Bug's Land was our first stop.
The ride below was HILARIOUS! It's pretty much like the teacups, but it had Heidi and I laughing out of control. Marcus was experiencing all this for the first time so he didn't really know what to think. He spent the entire ride with a look a terror on his face, his whole body spread eagle and stiff as a board!
That was it for day one. (sadly, daddy had to work that day, but was able to join us for the rest of Marcus's "party"). Sunday we took a day off, visiting with everyone, barbecuing, and giving our feet a break.
Cheering after we sang happy birthday, this time with more people.
Uncle Bryan, Tosh, baby Collin, Aunt Debi, Mike, and Javen.
Day 2 @ Disneyland and California Adventure
Monday, October 13
We started our day with breakfast at Denny's. From the beginning of planning this party, given the season and all I thought it would be fun for everyone, if they could, or wanted to, to dress up in a costume. So, below we have: (left to right) Hayden (Bryan's son, not in costume but wanted to be in the picture), Grandma Carey as a gangster, sporting a pink pin-striped suit, Marcus who refused to wear Buzz while he ate, Hayden as Ironman, Grandpa Franklin as the the ugliest redneck you've ever seen, Sterling as Hercules (hotness), me as a pregnant roman goddess, and then yes, Heidi as Laa Laa, and Brant as Tinky Winky. It was pretty hard to keep a straight face when they walked in the room.
We stopped for some pictures outside the gate right after we learned that COSTUMES ARE NOT ALLOWED! (unless you're 9yrs old or younger) We were all shocked. Those of us who had a change of clothes changed, the rest had to borrow or buy new ones inside the gate. It was pretty lame but we obviously still had a good time.
Told you he was ugly.
I think this was Marcus's favorite part of everything. His costume is seriously just as cool and high quality as Mr. Lightyear's himself. (Please note, it was extremely windy...I did not electrocute myself.)
Waiting in line for Finding
Nemo Submarine Voyage.
Kicking back to watch the
Pixar Parade at California Adventure. It was a fantastic parade but I'm only posting one picture from it.
This picture is special because this is just before Buzz saw Marcus again. Surely he remembered him and his way cool costume because he looked right at him, sitting on Sterling's lap, and saluted him. They saluted back, and waved. What a moment for Buzz's number 1 fan!
As the day went on my feet and ankles started to swell. After all, my flip flops are 7 years old, this was the second day being on my feet all day, 8 months pregnant, (and let's not forget that fabulous feeling of your hips spreading, which I'm convinced feels exactly like getting crushed between two fully loaded semi trucks)...soooo, my aunt and I took turns on this hot wheel. Sterling got quite a kick out of watching me scoot around.
Sterling didn't want to take this picture...can you tell?
This was a great weekend and thanks to all those who came to celebrate with us! We loved having you here and visiting with everyone. These parks are great places for the little guys. Tons of rides without height requirements, and plenty that Hayden was tall enough for. Both boys got to ride their first coasters and loved every bit of it.
Hayden showing Grandma Carey something cool waiting for the dolphin show.
They had a HUGE Sesame Street play yard for the kids. It was seriously the coolest play place I've ever seen...very impressive.
