If you can't read the sign under the 'Paradise Pier', it says Fun in the sun for everyone. Well on Wedneday, Dec 17, it rained a constant and continual rain all day. They closed the park early due to the rain, cancelled the parade, and many stayed away from Disney so there were NO lines. We left the park soaking wet from the knees down (we could of wringed out our socks with a gallon of water). Needless to say, we had a great time and will always remember Disney in the rain.

Our 3 wet rubber duckies (notice Kayla's eyes, she was exhausted as we left the wet Disney park.

Dec 27

Well the tree is down, and we're trying to make room for the new toys as some old are sent to the DI. All in all a very good Christmas. We tried something new and went and saw a movie on Christmas day. We'd chosen Marley and Me thinking it would be a good family movie. Well we were all moved with this movie. It reminded us so much of our family and our 'dumb dog' who we love so dearly. The following day Steve got the camera and recorded the kids playing in the snow. If you are debating about seeing this movie and you are a dog lover, I recommend it. I just loved it.

Anyways, the kids have updated the music list (so did Steve and I). Here is what we liked best about Christmas:

Kayla: getting my princess snowglobe, my first barbie and car, my babies and getting two hair cuts. First was before I decided to cut my hair, second was after I decided to cut my hair.

Eric: getting my ripstick, getting presents from our neighbors

Trevor: getting my ripstick and also liked giving presents

Dad: Watching the kids open the presents

Mom: watching the snow fall from 'inside' the house and going to the movie.

We made it!

Ok there is no place like home. We are glad to be home. Now if only our good friends (Natalie and Landon) can make it home safely and have (what's left) an enjoyable trip. You are in our prayers. May those thieves rott in hell.
Anyways on a positive note, I asked the fam of what there favorite thing about the trip:
Kayla: lunch with the princesses at Ariels Groto and also going on space mountain
Trevor: tide pools, the new toy story ride at Disneyland and the panda bears at San Diego zoo
Eric: swimming in the pool, Buzzlight year, new toy story ride and Nemo ride.
Steve: not having to wait in lines at Disneyland or Disney California thanks to two days of rain.
Heather: Dana Point (as always) no lines (although I don't want to see a poncho for a while) at Disney.
More than anything we enjoyed the time together. This has definitely been a learning year that what matters most is family and I'm glad for mine.

Dec 19

We're are on our way home after another splendid trip to southern California. I will post pictures once we're home safely and out of winter storms way. Wishing you all a splendid Christmas. We love you.