Disney--Day 2: Club 33

The highlight of Day 2 was visiting Club 33.  Ever since I was very young, my family has had access to Club 33 through a business associate of my grandmother.  For years, it was very secretive, and we always felt so special knowing about it, let alone being able to go.  Well, with the changes to memberships, 2012 was the last year we would be able to have our connection to go.  So, we decided to celebrate with one last meal.  My entire family was able to join us and enjoy a little sanctuary fromt he hubbub of the park.

Family picture on the stairs

(Thanks, Jamie)

Our little family

DELICIOUS!

Pan Seared Chateaubriand, Cabernet Demi Glace
    8 oz. center cut of filet mignon,
    Fava bean succotash,
    Yukon Gold potato puree
    Baby tomato salad

Leoni's "Breaded Chicken Tenders w/ Vegetables"

Exiting the glass elevator

Tracy & Coraline in the Ladies Powder Room

A trip to Disneyland isn't complete without visiting Fortune Red in New Orleans Square.  leoni's first introduction to him.

Following Club 33, we let Leoni decide where she wanted to go, which was back to Toon Town & Mickey's House (her favorite).  We ran into friends from BYU and let her go in and out of all the houses for a coupe of hours, and she was in heaven.

We finally made it to California Adventure, where we discovered the new Carsland.

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree was a little crazy for the little guy

Luigi's Flying Tires

Talking Fire Truck

Hood Ornament Monument at sunset

By the time we were back at the hotel, both kids were fast asleep

First Family Trip to Disneyland

Those who have been to Disneyland either love it or they don't.  There is not a lot of in between.  I (Lindsay) happen to be of the "love it" camp.  Disneyland is full of great memories and nostalgia, and I hope that I can continue to create similar memories with my children.  

Growing up, I attended year-round school, which meant we had a break in October.  It was always a great time to visit my grandparents in California and a perfect time to visit Disneyland with greatly decreased crowds.  When we realized that the Eid holiday would fall in October this year, we decided that a trip to Disneyland would fit in nicely for the first time as a family.  We spent two days in Disneyland and California Adventure.  We were joined by my parents as well as my sister and her family.  In addition, my brothers & their wives joined up with us on the second day.  Here are a selection on photos from "Day 1."

Waiting for the gates to open

Leoni wasn't too fond of the loud cheering to countdown (neither was Burke)

Actually, he probably just wanted freedom to run

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was also "too loud"

She was most excited for the carousel

The teacups were also a hit

What is behind this perfectly sized door?

Trying hats at the Mad Hatter

Some people have greater enthusiasm

Preparing for Dumbo

Caught my parents enjoying themselves

The Tiki Room

Taking a break with Grandpa Nor

Some heavy lifting

Watching Pluto with Dad from afar

Grandpa Nor looks better without a facelift

Check out Coraline's mini Chucks

Leoni was loving the attention other than her younger brother

Checking out the wildlife on the Jungle Cruise

A Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

While visiting Travis' family in Springville, we paid a visit to their local pumpkin patch.  We went in costume with the majority of his extended family.  In addition to farm animals to see, and a hay ride, there was a big corn box to play in.

Slightly more demure at first

Climbing to the top of the mountain of hay bales

Burke playing with Kennedy

Costumed onlookers

Feeling the kernels run through her fingers

Jumping down into the corn

Some random Arab guy with a jaunty tilt to his gutrah

Relaxing in the corn

Snow angels

Even fairies have to empty their shoes sometimes

Stopping for a pose mid-climb

Tiptoe through the corn

Just enjoying it

Captain America buried in corn

The carved pumpkins

(carved by Dad--Leoni designed hers)