Last Day at Disneyland - Day 4

We wanted to make this last day one where everyone got to pick their favorite rides. We were supposed to meet up with Jeremy and Renee' and their family, but they forgot their cell phones that day and we never did find each other. That tells you just how huge Disneyland is. I noticed every tall guy with dark hair and a goatee thinking it could possibly be Jeremy, but it never was. We had a great day in spite of that disappointment. Paige dressed us both this morning and here we are in line for Splash Mountain, Paige's pick for the day - of course! Doug and I picked the new Toy Story ride and did a little naughty trick to ride it quickly. Since Preston is still little enough to need a stroller (which he took a nap in every day), we used our stroller and "baby" boy to get switch passes. We both got switch passes at different times and then both got in the short line separately. I took Preston, since he is actually big enough to ride - barely - and Doug took Paige. I promise we have repented of that and are back on the straight and narrow. The line for that ride is over an hour. Please forgive us. It is a fantastic ride though. I highly recommend it. Here we are after Toy Story riding the carousel, which is next to Toy Story in California Adventure.
My kids both love ladybugs so this was a fun ride for them in the Bug's Life section of California Adventure. I'm sure Cynthia could correct me on the names of all these rides and places, but I'm doing my best.
Preston and Paige loved seeing these Antz. Preston is trying to tickle one of them. And if you'll notice the outfits for Paige and I, see how well Paige matched us? She looked all over the hotel room that morning to find her blue jean capris so she could 'be like mommy'. She even wore her hat all day long. That will always be a sweet memory for me. Thank you Paige for wanting to be like me. I love you.
Believe it or not, peanut butter sandwiches from home turned out to be a great hit for us. I think no matter how much fun you're having you still enjoy a little taste of home and something familiar. I think this simple lunch fulfilled that need for all of us. Here we are enjoying our lunch - well, it can't be complete without Cheetos and soda pop, right? Thank you, Doug, for that.
Since we were having fond memories of home Preston decided to get some loves from mom. He loves to rub his cheeks on mine and push his forehead into my chin. We call it giving 'cheeks'. Here he is getting some loves. I really like it when he gives me 'cheeks'. He has such soft squishy cheeks.Our last episode with Disney characters. The kids were such good sports all throughout the trip with getting their picture taken at every turn.Paige, however, couldn't take it anymore and refused to be in this one. But Preston enjoyed it and poked Eeyore in the eye. He thought that was hilarious. Unfortunately we didn't get that picture, but here he is laughing about it.I had to include this birthday party scene from the Winnie-the-Pooh ride. Paige and Preston both love birthday parties and who better to share one with then some of their favorite characters. Paige's hand is waving at them all. Preston fell asleep in the afternoon so we let Paige pick out another ride. She had been begging to ride Autopia every day and we never fit it in so we let her ride it finally. I don't know how any kid could hold down that gas pedal long enough to get through the whole ride. It is so stiff. She loved being able to direct the car and we held the pedal for her. Doug rode with her once and I rode with her once while Doug took Preston on the train. That was Preston's favorite ride in all of Disneyland and we rode it several times. It's the one that goes all around the whole park.Here is our last picture at Disneyland. We had a great time and are so thankful we were able to take this trip.