Now we're really vacationing

It's a lot easier to update a blog when you have nothing else to do except look at sand farms while driving across the U.S.  Our posts might be fewer for the next week and a half.

We had a magical day at Disneyland and California Adventure on Wednesday.  To be honest, I was worried about going to Disneyland the day before a holiday.  I anticipated a lot of people and long lines for everything.  However, it wasn't as crowded and we were able to ride all of the rides on our list.  Mia was brave and rode Space Mountain twice and the Tower of Terror once.  Mia's face was expressionless on the pictures taken during the rides, but after every ride she said she had a lot of fun.  Andrew almost turned back for the Tower of Terror, but he liked it after it was over.  He liked all of the roller coasters.  Brian had fun on California Screamin', but he mainly enjoyed spending time with his cousin, Luke.  We had a fun day and walked a lot maximizing the use of fast passes.  Here are some pictures:

Zac - mischievous smile ready for action; Mia - happy to be at Disneyland; Gabe - Undecided about what's about to happen

 Kate, Luke, Andrew, and Brian energetic and ready for the day.

Brian and Luke on the Mater ride.

 Andrew and Kate on the Mater ride.

 Andrew, Kate, Mia, Zac, and Patrick at the Bug's life ride.

 Patrick, Mia, Andrew, Zac, Erik, Kate, Megan, Luke, and Brian posing in Tomorrow land.

 Patrick, Brian, Andrew, Emily, and Mia posing on Main Street.

 Randy, Mia, Patrick, and Pat posing on Main Street on the way back to the car after a fun-filled day.  Guess who got soaked on Splash Mountain?

 Two tired kids with two tired dads waiting for the tram back to the car.

We spent the 4th with family at the pool, relaxing at the resort, and a bar-b-que dinner.  We capped off the day with a night of family pictures.  Here is ours.  When we get a copy with the whole clan we'll post it.