We started our week at Disneyland by starting it off with a run for the whole family. On Sat. morning they held a kids fun run in California Adventures. I ran with the girls and Sam ran with Jackson. I'm so sad that Sam did not think to take any pictures of him. :( But they all loved it and did such a great job. They all got little shirts and plastic medals too.
Here is Addie and Gwenny by the starting line of their run.
The next day I ran the Tinkerbell Half Marathon. I loved it! It was my very first run to run alone. I've always had a running buddy with me. I was supposed to have my friend Carley with me - but due to stupid work stuff - those plans fell thru. Then I was hoping to get Sam to take her spot - which he was willing to do. Some friends from church were actually there at the same time (she did the run too) and offered to let us drop them off at their hotel before the run. The problem was - the run began at 5:45 AM! I had to be there by 4:30AM - so there was no way I was going to do that to anyone or my kids. So I ran it alone. And it really was great. I had worried because my knee had been giving me a lot of problems in the weeks leading up to it. But I just took a bunch of ibprofen - put on a knee brace and I was good to go. I felt great running. I think it must be the magic of Disneyland. :)
Our hotel was around mile 8 of the race. So I ran with my cell phone and just called to wake up Sam and the kids about a mile before I got there. I can't tell you what a boost it is to have a familiar face cheering you on in these races - so to have 4 loving faces out there cheering for me (bedhead and all) - was awesome!
Addie got over her fear (with a little bride of a $1) and volunteered to get up in front of an audience - that was her fear over fighting the dark side.
She fought a good fight and won! So proud of my girl.
The best part was - we just got to play together for a week - it was fantastic!!
And this is just my favorite picture of the bunch. I just love the look on his face standing there with his buddy Lightening McQueen.
Can't wait for our next trip....although I'm pretty sure Sam can ;)
Our hotel was around mile 8 of the race. So I ran with my cell phone and just called to wake up Sam and the kids about a mile before I got there. I can't tell you what a boost it is to have a familiar face cheering you on in these races - so to have 4 loving faces out there cheering for me (bedhead and all) - was awesome!
Then Disneyland begun.
The girls were able to ride on every single ride! Gwenny really wasn't actually tall enough (just by a tiny bit) to go on California Screaming - but they let her ride. And she rode as many times as her little heart desired - which was a lot of times! :) And Jackson could go on everything except 2 - California Screaming and Indiana Jones.
The weekend there was more crowded of course - but once Monday came - it was so great. No lines!! We'd just walk right onto most of the rides. Never want to go when I have to wait - got to spoiled that way.
Have I mentioned how much I love Disneyland. I really do. It just makes me happy to be there.
We met up some some of our favorite friends.....
Addie got over her fear (with a little bride of a $1) and volunteered to get up in front of an audience - that was her fear over fighting the dark side.
She fought a good fight and won! So proud of my girl.
The best part was - we just got to play together for a week - it was fantastic!!
And this is just my favorite picture of the bunch. I just love the look on his face standing there with his buddy Lightening McQueen.
Can't wait for our next trip....although I'm pretty sure Sam can ;)
1 comment:
i'm with you, i just love disneyland! i'm glad you all had such a fun time - i think addie was VERY brave to fight on a stage in front of a crowd!
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