A whirlwind of fun

We spent 3 fun filled days in Disneyland and California Adventure.  Uncle David joined us Christmas day.  Surprisingly the park wasn't too busy Christmas and we rode all the rides by late afternoon some of them twice.

There is something very magical about Disneyland, but even more so when it's decorated for the holidays.  I loved that Small world ride played Jingle Bells.

The amount of lights in this park at night was breathtaking.

One of Matt's favorite rides the Jungle cruise had been changed to the "Jingle Cruise".

The whole ride was decorated, including the elephants getting into the Christmas decorations.  I'm not sure I loved the part where the lions were eating reindeer though...too far I think.

This was Kelsey's first time visiting Radiator Springs in California.  It's funny how the park can transport you into the town and you feel like your in the movie.

Sadi was glued to Daddy most of the day, and so the rest of us had to find another ride partner.

We even got to meet lightning McQueen!

We spun until we were dizzy on the teacups.

Sadi was a bit braver this trip and tried out some new rides she hadn't before including Grizzly River run.  It was way too cold for me to even consider the rides that you could get wet on.

She did draw the line at getting on California screaming...I was more than happy to sit out with her.  Kelsey, Chase and Matt rode it several times.

We took many, many twirls on the Merry go round. 

Sadi loves the Ariel ride and since there is never really a line for it, we rode it more times than I cared too.

I think she rode it 10 times...switching it up with who she rode with :)

One of Chase's favorite rides is Splash Mt. and wished he could ride it multiple times.  He only convinced the others once to ride it...I opted to stay dry.  They were not convinced to ride it twice...Brrr!

That darn tooth fairy who didn't make it on Christmas morning finally made it for a visit a few days later and brought a little cash and a fairy pin! 

She spent her money wisely of course....

It was a whirlwind of rides, walking, laughing, and enjoying being together, and one of the best parts was this was the only snow we saw...(the Matterhorn).

Sadly our trip had come to an and end and it was time to head home.  I think this will be one of our most remembered Christmas' ever.  The trip ride home was pretty peaceful. I think this is how you know you did Disney right....