Monday night in Disneyland

If only every FHE could be this fun! After pulling into town early evening, we met up with Dad, Connie, Brett and Kendra at the Grand Californian Hotel for a little swimming, followed by a stroll through California Adventure and a ride on the Disneyland train. Dinner in Tomorrowland topped off the evening.

This is the first time that my dad and Bennett have spent quality time together (usually there's a lot of other family around), so it was heartwarming the way they held hands, rode the rides, gave high fives and shoulder rides, and talked. Kendra, although 4 yrs his senior, was also very cute with Benito. She ran around with him, let him mimic her every move, and tenderly talked him through the scary parts of Pirates of the Carribean.

I, of course, loved being with my family. Chatting with Connie, goofing around with Dad, being pressured by Brett to ride all the big rides, and riding roller coasters with fearless Kendra the Screamer made for good, good times.

The rest of the trip to be posted soon.

Bennett with new buddy, Granddad Jory

The boys dream of being pilots (CA Adventure)

Good pals, "Aunt" Kendra (we usually drop the Aunt) and Benito, on Paradise Pier

King Triton's carousel on Paradise Pier

Bumper cars in A Bug's Land (watch out, Connie & Kendra!)

Eli getting excited to ride Flik's Fliers