adventure time.

Our last day at the parks was spent at California Adventure. This was fun because none of us had ever been there so we didn't have many expectations, which meant we could just see where the day took us. The kids were surprisingly energized and ready to go. We opened and closed the park that day and they had such good attitudes the entire time! 

Lucy and Grandma matched on their final day!

 If you really were to zoom in on this picture I think you'd see the tired eyes from both Matt and I, but nothing a little coffee couldn't help. It was crowded that morning (SO crowded!) so we were pretty thankful for prepared snacks and an Ariel bubble wand to help pass the time as we waited to get through security.

 We started in A Bug's Life to let Simon ride anything he wanted. The big kids liked it too and the lines were pretty short, which is always a plus.

 Thinking this little ladybug ride would be a fun, gentle thing for Simon we all squeezed in tightly together. It didn't look too bad when we watched it move around while waiting in line but this little bug spun faster than any of us anticipated! It was crazy and had us all giggling with laughter the entire time!

 A Toy Story ride for the big kids while Simon napped and then another turn on a carousel later in the day. He could have ridden that thing all day if we let him.

 You can't go to Disneyland and not have Mickey ice cream ears for a treat. Unless your Carter and you choose the healthy, all fruit strawberry bar. ha!

 More character meet ups and then it was off to Cars land!

 Cars land was the best "land" we saw all week. You really felt like you were in Radiator Springs, it was done so well.

 After finishing all the rides we could squeeze in before the park closed we made the long walk back to our hotel and all just crashed. The next morning we frantically packed up our stuff and headed back home. It was such a great week and one that we didn't want to ever end.

Now....where should we go next?!?!?