Californa Dreamin'

We recently returned from the trip of  a lifetime!  Chris' work conference was in Anaheim this year, and we felt like we just couldn't miss this opportunity to take the kids to Disneyland and the Ocean.  We started saving almost a year ago, and the kids helped by earning money and contributing to the "Disneyland Jar".  We felt like it would be "the trip of a lifetime".  It was very anxiously anticipated.

When the time finally arrived we loaded up the van and headed out on the 20 hour journey.  I had planned surprises such as new movies, toys, and activities for the drive, so the time went by as quickly as it could for the three kiddos.  They were great travelers.   Grandma B had flown down a few days earlier and we were so excited to have her accompany us!  I don't know if I could've survived Chris' conference days without her.  It ALWAYS helps to have a grandma along. :)

On the way down we stopped at the beautiful St. George temple and went through the visitor's center and took a few photos. 

 

I have divided the rest of the trip up into posts so there aren't quite as many photos in each post.  There are, however, still MANY photos.    So, go ahead and scroll down the blog if you want to run-down of the entire week.  If you would like to see any of the photos in any of the posts larger just click on the photo.

 

I really was an amazing vacation!  The weather was wonderful, the crowds weren't horrendous, and we all had a great time.