Lots of FIRSTS for the CARTERS!

First time to California for some of us, first time at an Ocean for some of us, first time to Disneyland as a family.... for all of us! SO many first and we had a BLAST! It only took us 16 years to get to Disneyland....but we did it :)

Just like any time I get a really good deal on something, I have to share! We got the whole family into to Disneyland & California Adventure for $330.00! I found someone on Craigslist selling their Hopper passes for $55/ea. Plus, Rob's work paid for the hotel rooms that we stayed in right across the street from Disney's main gates.

We had so much fun going to Hollywood and walking down the Blvd. Then Huntington and Venice beach we so beautiful. It was so fun to see Preston and Ava's reaction to the beach. They loved it and didn't want to leave. And then of course Disneyland! It really is an amazing place. Ava and I spent most of the day in Disneyland after the older kids and Rob headed to California Adventure. We had such a sweet time going to see Tinkerbell, ride the teacups, going through Mickeys house and seeing Minnie and doing all the fun little girly things. LOVED IT! Then we meet up with the others and rode some of the more daring rides with the older kids. That night we got to see the new water show (because Rob is awesome and went and got them for me :) "World of Color". It's in the park, but after the park is closed. It was really awesome too.

We also got to go see my dear friend Amy and her family. She cooked us a great dinner and we had a great time. Her little girls and Ava played make up and Ava still talks about them. Amy has always been a great friend to me and I am so glad that we are still able to get together with our families. She even meet up with us on Monday for a few hours at Disneyland. They live a few blocks away and have season passes.

Taking this trip made me realize that we need to go on family vacations more often. These were some amazing fun times we will remember forever! Where should we go next??