I Love Disneyland at Christmas . . .

There is something truly magical about Disneyland . . . and Disneyland at Christmas is like stepping into a dream.

Since moving out of Alaska we have been able to visit Disneyland much more often. My parents did manage to get us down to D-land a number of times when I was growing up, and from there my love of the land has just deepened as I have grown older. My children have grown up walking the magical streets, and they are NUTS about it. Sammi is often found researching everything Disney. She loves to know ALL the details.
When Charles and I left Alaska (to go to school in Washington), we stopped in California for our first ever family Disney adventure. It was amazing. However, it did take Charles awhile to get into it, since he was so overwhelmed at first. (He was a new Disneylander.) I think it took going on the Pirate ride and Haunted Mansion and then he was HOOKED! He relaxed and begin to immerse himself in pirates, parades, and his favorite -- churros. Yum. Now he LOVES it! But who doesn't??
Ooooooo . . . Haunted Mansion. One of my favorites!

"its a small world" ride. Love it. I cry every time. Magic.

Toon Town -- My kids love it there.

Main Street . . . love the buildings.

When the lights go out there is another level of magic. I LOVE night time at Disneyland!

They have special light shows on small world at night.

Magic, Magic, Magic!

Soon we will find ourselves in this magical land, and I am so excited (and grateful!). I am pregnant, so I will have to miss out on some of the "fast" rides, but there is still PLENTY for me to enjoy. I am hoping to discover some new things and places . . . maybe I will find all of the hidden Mickeys. :-) Or maybe I will eat churros all day long. Yeah, that sounds good.

Pirates, ghosts, Fantasmic, fireworks, small world, Mickey, churros . . . Here I come!!! Yee-ha!

*Erin, I know you are jealous, but you have to love me anyway. ;-)

--pictures from www.wdwinfo.com -- great place for info and fun pictures.