Disneyland 2011

Every year we look forward to our "reunion" with Ray's immediate family.  His parents have a time share and they have made the tradition of planning a trip each year.  They get us each our own condo and we spend the week together doing fun things.  This year we went to Disneyland.  It was our kid's first time and they had fun I think.  We found out at the end of the summer last year, right when I just found out I was pregnant with Matthew.  I DREADED going with a 10 week old, but it really wasn't that bad.  Months ago Ray came up with the idea that I should fly with the baby and he would drive with the 4 older kids, I thought he was CRAZY, but agreed to it because it would be way easier than driving with a newborn.  Ray wanted to leave super early, we had most of the van packed then I got up around 5:30 am and got the cooler and odd ends ready to go.  They left around 6:15 am.  I then was able to clean up around the house and go shopping a bit before Keri, my sister-in-law came to pick me up around noon.  We drove up to the airport and checked in.  She flew with me and her 6 month old.  I am so glad a had a traveling partner.  This was my first time flying with a baby.  We got to our gate with plenty of time to spare, then right before they called our zone, Matthew pooped.  I went and changed him and he had blew out so that took more time and stressed me out.  In the end I made it on the plane just fine.  Take off was good, but descending was HORRIBLE!  I had a cold and the pressure in my neck and head was killer.  I frantically chewed my gum and popped in another piece but that really didn't help.  Matthew was a bit fussy, I think it bothered him, so I just nursed him and he was ok.  I sure was happy when we landed!  I called Ray and he had just gotten there, it was 4:00 pm pacific time. Flying was definitely a good idea I think!

We had a fun week.  Didn't take as many pictures as I would of liked too.  Disneyland was good, it was overcast in the morning so I didn't have to worry about Matthew getting sunburned.  I was surprised at how many rides he could go on with us.  I also like the fastpass and rider swap thing that they have going there too.  We went to Disneyland/California Adventure for 2 days and to the beach (which was cold and overcast twice, well I only went once.)  We each were in charge of a breakfast and a dinner that we cooked for everyone --that saved money.  Here are some pictures.