The birthday girl, Ellie, and great little sis. A Disneyland Birthday...A kids dream come true! 
Madi having fun in Fantasyland (she was doing a little dance and would not hold still for the picture, but it was great photo op with the castle!)Star Wars Training
This was a major highlight of Disneyland! Pierson got to do the Star Wars Training! We were so lucky that he got to do it, as we tried on Monday and they had canceled all the shows due to the rain, then he got in this first showing of the day and I was SO thankful, as it started pouring again later and it ended up being the only show of the day. Yes, very lucky indeed. If you have a little boy, this is a must for Disneyland!
It is quite the production! They randomly choose kids out of the audience to become Jedi Knights, they put robes on them and arm them with "light savers" and then teach them a little Jedi fighting technique. Then..."Dark Vader" shows up with Darth Maul and Storm Troopers, trying to persuade the new Jedi Knights to join the Dark Side! Each kid gets a turn to fight the Dark Side! Here is Pierce battling "Dark Vader"! 
These are some of my favorite pics of the whole trip! I LOVE his face, this was serious business and so real to him! I don't even like Star Wars and I LOVED this! So much fun to watch him! Mickey's Toon Town
Next we headed to Toon Town and were lucky enough to ride the roller coaster twice before the rain started coming down again.
Ellie is an absolute crack up throwing her arms up in the air and screaming! Pierce had so much fun riding in front with her (twice!) and the little girls loved it too! Once the rain started coming down again, we headed for inside enjoyment and went to meet Mickey and Minnie.
A favorite Mom moment for me, these pictures are a treasure to me! 
The whole gang!
Madi loved meeting Minnie and exploring her cute house, she didn't want to leave! When we came out of Minnie's house it was pouring pretty hard, so we headed straight to the Princess Fantasy Fare in hope of meeting a few more princesses, and of course getting out of the down pour! Princess Heaven
This time we got to meet Mulan (I love this movie, but don't understand how she gets thrown in with the princesses, she's totally not a princess) of course Madi loved it, and Pierce thought she was pretty cool too! He is a big fan of the movie. 
Sleeping Beauty again, though this time was much cooler for Pierce as he had acquired a "Prince Philip" sword and shield. 
Madi's favorite princess was Snow White. (Which was funny, because she barley knew who she was before this trip and watched the movie for the 1st time at Ellie and Addie's) She was pretty quiet meeting the princesses, but as soon as we were done, she exclaimed, "I got to meet a real princess!" I'm tellin' you, it was Princess Heaven for this girl. I also decided that these princesses have the best job ever. Seriously, get all dressed up, looking absolutely perfect and stepping out of a Fairytale, and have darling little girls adore you for hours at a time! As soon as we stepped out into the rain again we decided to call it a day. It was pouring! I mean major downpour! We couldn't believe it, Kenny and Erin, kept telling us, "it never rains like this in Southern California!" And they were right, apparently Southern California hadn't gotten that much rain since 1950! It was crazy just trying to walk out of the park, we got back to the hotel and we were completely SOAKED! Even though we had cut the day short I was so happy about the advantages of the rain. It didn't matter that we left early because we got to do SO much, so quickly. We got to do everything we wanted to do in such a short amount of time, I decided the rain was our friend. Even though we were completely drenched, I'd go back on a rainy day anytime! It was awesome!
We got everyone dried off and packed up. The kids loved their last few minutes of play time, especially with their new treasures from Disneyland.
We were sad to say good-bye and I was so bummed that our vacation with the Rockin' Rollins was over. We had the best time and we can't thank them enough! It wasn't long before the kids looked like this...
(Notice the drool on Madi's cheek)And as I was dreading the laundry once I got home, thanks to the rain, we enjoyed this on our drive...
Great trip, Great friends, we love you Kenny & Erin! The End.
14 comments:
hahahaha...LOVED the Star Wars pics! He was definitely serious and ready to take him down!
Again so many great moments! Pierson is SO cute in the Jedi Training and Madi looking at Snow White - how sweet! So happy for you all. Kenny & Erin were lucky to share such a fun time with such a special family. We love you guys!
That seriously sounds like the Happiest place on Earth, rain and all. So glad you got to have such a fabulous time! And thanks for the tips on the Star Wars Jedi Training, my boys will LOVE that!
This is making me want to go so bad! I love Piers all star warsed out. He is so concentrated. And the one of you guys on the ride. Great shots.
Loved reading about your trip, Josie! Disneyland is one of my favorite places ever! There is nothing like spending time in all the happy, stress-free, fun for building family bonds and making amazing memories. I loved all your pictures--you're right, they are definitely treasures. I'm dying to go back myself, but for now I'll just enjoy the fun you had!`
what a fun trip..i love the rainbow pics so pretty
We are headed there next month and can't wait! Nathan LOVES Star Wars too, so I hope he gets picked to do that! If not we may spend most of the day there trying to make him a Jedi...
Looks like you had a GREAT time
ps Any tips for the Jedi Training???
What a fun day! You really got some great shots. My favorite is the one on the roller coaster. It is one of the most perfect ride pictures I have ever seen! Also, Pierson's seriousness in the Jedi training is classic and Madi's dancing is so cute. That's what I want to do anytime I see or am in Disneyland. It is the most wonderful place to be whether it's rain or shine. Way to make the best of your trip!
Fun...I want to try out that Jedi training! Love the pic of madi dancing too...I can totally see that in my mind.
ps did you know its Darth Vader? and light saber? My entire extended allred family are starwars freaks...I've seen the movie a gazillion times. ;) They'd be groaning at such a desecration...ha! Just teasing!
k, I'm an idiot...I get that you were just quoting pierce...sheesh. I need to get off this thing.
Oh we love you guys too!!! I have been looking at those pictures over and over! Too much fun. You got so many great shots Josie! I LOVE the one of your kids hugging Mickey. It couldn't be any more precious! And those ones of Pierson at the Jedi training are amazing! You captured the moment so perfectly. He looks awesome! Also love the one of Madi with Snow White - so sweet - and the roller coaster pic will always be one of my all time favorites. Our trip couldn't have been any better and I think it was the first of many trips to come with all of us together! I'm off to look at the pictures again... :)
p.s. K- I also love the rainbow and Madi's drool! What a great post.
p.s. Rockin' Rollins...I like it! ;)
Hey, I'm just a blogging admirer and friend of Erin's from our drill team days. I've known who your husband was from High School as well...so it's fun to take a peek at these "Kids" I knew all grown up:) Anyway, your family is adorable. I have four boys who are all into Star Wars (and I am not) so I really appreciated that great shot of him and Darth. Take care! ~Malea
LOVE those pics! That is so awesome that you had such a good time and got those great pics! His face in the Star Wars training are hilarious! Very fun!
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