12.19.2006

Disneyland 2006

The Happiest place on Earth- what a way to celebrate Christmas and Graduation. We (Jeff, Heather and Rayah) left the SF Bay on a cool, rainy Tuesday morning and said goodbye to Mom, Dad, and Ashlyn as we embarked on 3 days of Disneyland. We met almost all of Jeff's family and a few friends at the airport where we flew into sunny and 75 degree Anaheim, CA, the home of Disneyland.




55 years ago Mr. Disney opened a theme park in a once quiet 60 acre orange tree orchard so that his whole family would have a wonderful place to enjoy life and each other. It was rocky at first, but just a year later the park was a favorite of many people and it hasn't stopped since (okay...we watched the video). We had a great time and enjoyed watching Rayah experience Disney for the first time.
Rayah's favorites were: Peter Pan, Dumbo, the roller coasters (toon town and Big Thunder Mtn), Soaring over California, Small World, and many more. She was able to meet lots of characters and enjoyed being with her cousins and family.

We stayed in the Grand Californian which was quite a treat and to those who have never been to Disney during the Christmas season I would have to say it is a special time. Everything is decorated to a tee and to those who know Disney you know that they think of everything. Even a Small World is actually enjoyable to ride through (even twice:)).






Do you think she wore herself out that first day?
So much fun!!!!!!!!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

yea!!! Disneyland looks like a blast! I love the picture of Rayah concked out! I hope that the trip was everything you were expecting and that it was a fun time to enjoy California, family, and no more school!

miss you already!

emily

Anonymous said...

We love love love the picture of Rayah lifting weights! She is precious! It looks like you guys had a much deserved break and blast in Disneyland! We miss you guys!

Jess

Ryan said...

Sweet Heather! We miss you so much already. We hope you are enjoying being home. We love you and are thankful that we can keep in touch through the internet!

Kelli

Mark said...

I think we here in Kentucky need an update! We're ready when you are...