Magic Kingdom Gods

I cried at Disneyland last night.
There was this moment that was beautiful.
Not in the traditional sense, 
but in the sense that it was some pretty great moments happening simultaneously.
You can laugh.
We were seated in our rocket ships, last ride of the night.
Park was closing and the fireworks show was underway.
Perfect weather.
And as if planned by the "Magic Kingdom" Gods, 
Our rocket ships lifted off, 
a final thunderous boom
the grand finale fireworks showered the sky with light, 
"A dream is a wish your heart makes..." echoed in the night air.
It was the stuff dreams are made of folks.  
No joke.
As the wind lifted my hair from around my face, 
I thought that this was a pretty perfect moment.
And I knew that it wouldn't be likely to happen again.
So I smiled, and cried, and watched my family's faces.
And it was beautiful.
And I was grateful.
Disneyland Rocket-ships and all.

The line to get on the trams back to the car at 10 p.m was not as beautiful.

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Nate took the day off and we did Disneyland today.

We got there before 9 a.m and did the main street rush.  It was a first for me.

We did sunscreen and snacks while waiting for them to give us the go ahead to storm the gates.

There was no trampling.

But we did get stuck behind a motorized wheel chair.  

We did the first few rides with no lines, because we were early, and also because Nate is still on a crutch.

Special treatment for handicapped. 

It's a Small World.

One of my favorites.

A visual feast.

Colors, shapes, patterns, cute folk dancing and singing.

The repetitive lyrics forcing you to remember every happy childhood memory.

Perfect really.

Until Marley defiled it.

Twice in the boat, then I turned her head to aim in the water.

A few times there.

And 3 more times right as we exited the boat.

Poor girl.

We may have ruined somebody's day at "the happiest place on earth."

And some more in the stroller.

And jumping ahead, on the ride home in the car.

We went through loads of wet wipes.

They tried taking some of the coins out and I couldn't help quoting Goonies.

"But this one here, this was my hope, my dream, my wish, and it didn't come true.  So I'm taking it back.  I'm taking them all back."

 Much needed napping.
(Side note, Lincoln threw up before bed.  It may be a messy night.)

This place in Downtown Disney is like "build a bear", but for cars.

Brilliant.

It really was a great day. 

Throw up and all.

Oh, and p.s.
She was there too.
Mary Louise Parker.

I haven't seen Weeds, but Nate and I loved her in West Wing.
It's always fun to see some celebrity.