I've been looking forward to taking Ava to Disneyland pretty much since I found out I was pregnant with her! My incredibly self-less and supportive husband, pretty forced the trip on us to give me some special time to look forward to with just Ava, knowing how much she and I were struggling with the addition of a new baby and the loss of quality 1:1 time that comes with that.
When I told my parents what we were planning, they not only all decided to join, they treated us to staying at the Grand Californian as well - what a special treat it was!
Truly, a trip we will remember forever. We're already planning the next one, which will include daddy and baby G this time!
All snuggled in bed at Aunt DD's (who lives 30 minutes from Disneyland), with her Mickey!
The morning of our first day at Disneyland - what a hair-do!
Our first few moments inside the part - what a view from Boompa's shoulders!
Ava's first ride - in car's land with Mimi!
Waiting in line with Mimi and Mama to see Anna and Elsa!
My favorite part of the whole trip...Ava was speechless for quite a while meeting her two favorite princesses! <3
Donald Duck!
Ava had the best arrangement of all - being pushed through Disneyland in a stroller, with popcorn!
Waiting in line to see Olaf!
Ava walked straight up to Olaf, raised her hand, waved, and in the cutest voice ever said "Hi Olaf!"
DD, Mimi, Olaf, Mama and Ava
Turtle Talk with Crush, and in DD's lap!
Waiting for the Frozen Musical, and Mimi spoiled her with an Olaf cup!
All smiles for the Frozen Musical - one of the best productions I've ever seen...Disney knows how to do it!
Mimi and Boompa arranged the most amazingly special surprise for Ava through the hotel - they had Anna and Elsa visit our room and leave special, custom surprises for her everywhere. It was truly spectacular, and she was so in awe <3
Ava's favorite ride was Toy Story!
All tucked in and ready for our first night of sleeping at the Magic Kingdom (it took her a loooooooong time to settle down from all the excitement!)...
Day two! Heading to the character breakfast with Boompa!
Ava had the best/fastest stroller pusher in the park - Boompa!
Mimi snuggles while waiting in line!
The whole gang on It's a Small World (Boompa's face!)
Ava was mesmerized by the entire Small World ride!
Fun in Toon Town with Uncle Johnny!
This bubble wand kept Ava endlessly occupied in every line!
Mimi & Boompa took Ava, while us big kids did Space Mountain :)
All smiles for Ice Cream!
We had to pay another visit to Anna and Elsa!
Saying hello to the real Dory!
Getting a good view of the park from Uncle Johnny's shoulders!
All pooped on the car ride home - we left straight from the park back up to NorCal and made it home by about 2AM.
Though he's not in any pictures, Uncle Kev was there for a day too! It was so much getting to see the magic of my favorite place in the world through Ava's eyes. Thank you again Mimi and Boompa, and Daddy staying with baby G for making this such an amazing trip!
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