This past week, I think we completed our most ambitious vacation experience yet. Matt's sister and her family came out for a visit, and we decided to go as two families to Disneyland and the beach. Come to find out, June in California is not ideal beach weather...but the kids didn't mind and we had some great beach moments; including some "great" beach burns. All the kids, big and small, enjoyed getting into the sand and surf. The beach (both days we went) was hardly busy at all, so it made keeping track of the kids a lot easier. It was a blast! Especially for those who had not been to the beach before.
We also spent three days in Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Park. Now that was an awesome experience. Everyone had a great time going on the rides, shopping and exploring all Disney has to offer. We stayed in a great hotel that was basically across the parking lot from Disney. They gave us three, two room suites for the price of a standard room. So we had beds for everyone! I think we hit all the major highlights of Disneyland. I didn't go on many rides myself, being prego., but that worked out well too. We had many children under age/height for some rides, and others that refused to go on certain rides. At one point I was sitting on a bench with 6 little kids, holding a baby, while being pregnant. I got some "double-take" shots for sure. I really didn't mind being with the kiddos, especially since my family had just been to Disney last December. The best moment was fitting our group of 17 in for our photo with Mickey. The staff did an amazing job, and Mickey was very patient...allotting time for hugs to everyone who wanted one. I think it was a truly magical experience for all.
While in Disney, Matt and I noticed that June 2 came. This is the one year anniversary date of Matt coming home from Afghanistan. I can't believe it has been a year already...yet it seems like so much longer. Who would have thought that a year from that point we would be settled in California, enjoying sights, and expecting twin boys. I am so glad to have him home with me and the girls. Even though we have opposite views and opinions (quite often), we still make it work and enjoy being with each other. He's my love, and I can't imagine being without him. I still can't believe I did it for 15 months. So he has been home a year...but he still hasn't been home as long as he was deployed. That is a mind bender!
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