On February 14, my dear sweet Grandma Perkins passed away at the age of 96. She was a very quiet, peaceful person who loved everyone, and exuded peace. Her home was a haven for many, and her kindness and prayers knew no judgement. I loved to spend summer days at her home; reading magazines, taking walks, exploring the farm, and playing with cousins. Her kind demeanor inspired many, including me. I will miss you, Grandma.
Sunday, February 24
Grandma Perkins
On February 14, my dear sweet Grandma Perkins passed away at the age of 96. She was a very quiet, peaceful person who loved everyone, and exuded peace. Her home was a haven for many, and her kindness and prayers knew no judgement. I loved to spend summer days at her home; reading magazines, taking walks, exploring the farm, and playing with cousins. Her kind demeanor inspired many, including me. I will miss you, Grandma.
Tuesday, February 12
Disneyland Fun
Here are some reasons Disneyland was SO GREAT!
This is the best picture we have (from a corrupted memory disk) of the precious and coveted Fast Pass, and another reason we LOVE Disneyland and the Year Of A Million Dreams. This got us on most of the major rides in Disneyland and California Adventure without having to wait in the stand-by line, cutting our wait time by tons on a busy and beautiful Friday. It was perfect.
When the Peter Pan ride stops in the middle and all the lights go on and you have to wait for the ride to start operating again, there is nothing more to do than take pictures and constantly reassure the freaked out 3 year old. I thought it was fun.
OK, Great ride for a hot summer day when you want a little refreshment. Not so fun if you're riding orange 26 on a cool winter night. May I suggest ponchos?
It's only fun to be imprisioned at Disneyland, where the jail bars are rubber. So FUN!
"Does everyone tell you that you look just like me?" said Cinderella to a bashfully beaming Amelia.
Only at Disneyland, at Goofy's Kitchen,
This is the best picture we have (from a corrupted memory disk) of the precious and coveted Fast Pass, and another reason we LOVE Disneyland and the Year Of A Million Dreams. This got us on most of the major rides in Disneyland and California Adventure without having to wait in the stand-by line, cutting our wait time by tons on a busy and beautiful Friday. It was perfect.
When the Peter Pan ride stops in the middle and all the lights go on and you have to wait for the ride to start operating again, there is nothing more to do than take pictures and constantly reassure the freaked out 3 year old. I thought it was fun.
OK, Great ride for a hot summer day when you want a little refreshment. Not so fun if you're riding orange 26 on a cool winter night. May I suggest ponchos?
It's only fun to be imprisioned at Disneyland, where the jail bars are rubber. So FUN!
"Does everyone tell you that you look just like me?" said Cinderella to a bashfully beaming Amelia.
Only at Disneyland, at Goofy's Kitchen, will you find such breakfast (brunch) items as hot dogs, pizza, and ice cream.
Yes, they have it all here, even painless dentistry, and a dental school upstairs. I'm sure it had to be more fun than Case Western School of Dental Medicine.
Not every kid can say that they conducted a firefighter band with a chipmunk. What a riot!
By dinnertime Emma had had enough, and slept halfway through our "princess dinner" at Ariel's Grotto. I guess it's a good thing becuase this is the only way we got a picture of Emma with any character. Thank you Disney for thinking this was as sweet as I did.
Yes, they have it all here, even painless dentistry, and a dental school upstairs. I'm sure it had to be more fun than Case Western School of Dental Medicine.
Not every kid can say that they conducted a firefighter band with a chipmunk. What a riot!
By dinnertime Emma had had enough, and slept halfway through our "princess dinner" at Ariel's Grotto. I guess it's a good thing becuase this is the only way we got a picture of Emma with any character. Thank you Disney for thinking this was as sweet as I did.Monday, February 11
Disneyland
We just spent the last week at the happiest place on earth. It was so so so so so fun. We all had a blast. My good pictures are on a disk that is not cooperating, and I'm very much hoping that it's not a permanent condition. The thought makes me want to cry. I did take some with our video camera, but the good ones...that remains to be seen.
First thing we did there was a tour of the park called "Discover the Magic." It was so much fun. Jeanne and Dean, two really cute Disneyland employees dressed as explorer guides, came out with a treasure map. They had the kids flying and playing games and pretending to be pirates through the park as we searched for the clues, got front row seats on a couple of rides, and collected puzzle pieces. The grand finale was a personal session with none other than Mickey!! And it just stayed fun, the entire time. We wiped ourselves out, but we had an amazingly wonderful fantastic time. Before we came home on Saturday we spent a couple hours at Huntington Beach. Amelia, looking out the car window, said,"There's sand there!" And then Emma, as we walked towards the ocean exclaimed, "I see the pool!"
I'm elated!!! As I was searching for my video pictures, I found a folder I was not familiar with. IT HAS MY PICTURES!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am about that!!!
I'm going to go play with my pictures. I'll write more later.
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