Thursday, July 5, 2012

Newport Beach AND Disneyland 2012

 Mommy is smiling. Daddy is smiling.  Benj LOOKS like he is smiling...but that is really pure fear and crying...he was afraid that he would fall off my shoulders and over the railing...
 Doing my best Sand Castle Architect at Newport Beach, California. 
 Daddy, Mommy, Benj. Elthea. Uncle Blake, Cousin Zoe, Aunt Jilly.
Well the Grandparents are excited...the kids? That's another story.
 Holding hands, I can see. But Benj loves her shoes.
 Benj and Zoe planning out our time at Disneyland!
 ...and then we should go over there.
 At the entrance of the Promised Land...I mean, Cars Land...perhaps they are synonymous. 
 Let's play a game, 'Name that Emotion?!'
If you guessed it was the elation or excitement of a little boy at Disneyland...WRONG!
 Grandpa, Mommy and Benj

 Lightening McQueen!!! 
Parental Story (Warning): After standing in line to have our picture taken with McQueen, we were saddened that Mater was not around.  Then we heard that he was on his way...and so we were filled with joy with the thought of his arrival. Just as we were next in line...McQueen DRIVES OFF to give Mater a place.  So...we got our picture taken with Mater. Be warned about what you ask for parents...you just might get it.





 Bribery...our nominations are pending for Parents of the Year!
 Waiting for PIXAR parade.
 Nemo!
 Buzz Lightyear!
 Mater (take 2)
 It's a small world after all...
 Gma and Gpa: sporting their Swedish-oriented, Stromsburg-celebrating tees!
 I promise...he really does smile.  For real.  He, in fact, LOVED this ride! 

1 comment:

Unknown said...

So much for a little guy to take in...sometimes it's hard for little ones to cope with all the information! My kids would have reacted the same ways. They really love what they're doing, but sometimes it doesn't translate on film ;)