Grandma Marilee, Leanne and Disneyland

Grandma Marilee and our friend, LeAnn, came down to visit for a day and a couple bits (we say couple bits because they got here Thursday night and left Saturday morning). It was a fast trip, but so fun to see them! It really made Cole happy to have so much attention too!

Thrusday night we had a great time eating, chatting and hanging out. LeAnn and I went on a wild goose chase into Pomona (hey - I don't get out too much at night and new addresses plus the farmers markets blocking the streets can kindof throw 'ya). We finally did find what we were looking for and I had a great time just hanging out! Thanks LeAnn! :) It was nice for Ty and Marilee to have some time to hang out too. :)

Friday we went to the happiest place on earth - Disneyland! I was so sad Ty had to stay home to study, but he was probably glad for the break from us. Marilee, LeAnn, Cole and I had a great time! We'll be sure Dad can join us next time! :)

Coleman was in heaven! I knew he'd like it, but he was totally loving every moment. We went on Small World, Pirates, Pinocchio, the Buzz Lightyear ride, the jungle safari ride, saw the tiki room, watched the parade, and just had a great time hanging out! Cole was excited to see the characters he recognized and we even got to eat at the Pinocchio resraurant! What a great day!
Grandma and LeAnn took great care of him too. He got so many loves and got to do pretty much whatever he wanted. (Even "climbing" on the rocks at Disneyland (gee wiz - whose son do you think this is?) He was so spoiled and loved every minute of it!

Cole loved seeing all the attractions and all the people! (Cole is definateley a people watcher and observer.) He loved seeing Burt and Mary Poppins singing with the band, Goofy waving at all the kids, and everyone else dancing and singing during the parade! The music was fun and the rides were a blast! He didn't even mind the big wet drop offs (even bigger and wetter because we were at the front of the car) on Pirates!

LeAnn and Grandma got him a Mickey balloon and some fun Cars characters to remember his trip (and rest assured, he remembers! He's played with them ever since, and talked about it a TON! He even asks to sleep with the cars, but after 2 nights of him waking up and being upset over not being able to find one or some of the cars, Ty and I had to ammend our bedtime rules: no cars, just books in the bed. :) He really thinks his Mickey balloon is cool too (and so do I - it's been 5 days and it's still floating high!)

The next day (after sleeping in until almost 10) Cole stayed in his PJs, played with his balloon and cars and watched the Cars movie. He laughed and giggled so cute and had to have all 5 cars with him all the time! If he misplaces one for a minute, he's looking for it the next! What a funny little guy!

Thanks so much Grandma and LeAnn for the great time! We love you! Come back soon!

Wow! This is so fun, but I'm soooo tired! Cole did take short nap, but was up and ready to go again in no time!

Sleepy sleepy!

Loving Grandma and my new blankie

Watching for "ammos" (animals) on the jungle safari ride

Seeing the neat animals on the safari ride - this was probably Cole's favorite ride (maybe tied with the tiki room) - he's still talking about it!

Loving watching the parade - thanks Leanne for the great view!

We're so good at the Buzz ride!

This is the coolest "boona" (balloon)!

Me and my cars watching the "show"

P.S. LeAnn - I want to be like you when I "grow up" - you not only turn lemons into lemonade in your life, but you make everything better for everyone around you! Thanks so much for being such a kind friend!