Well, I have been a little caught up in my new blog, the weightloss blog, that I have been utterly neglecting this one. Sorry, faithful readers (if you exist). We are on our third week of sickness at the Paine household....We did have a one week sabbatical from the yuckies in which Blake, RaeElise, Riley and I went to the Happiest Place on Earth. Of course I do mean, Disneyland, if you are not familiar with the 1955 advertising slogan that still describes the Magic Kingdom today.
It was a dreamy trip. It was delightful. Blake and I had never been there together, it had been a full 21 years since he visited Disneyland and I think he was moved beyond words at our whole experience. I think we will be going back sooner than later.
Reuben went with my mom and dad and sister and I in 2001. Becca went this past Sept. With her Grandmother Jodie and Papa Dick. It was time to dazzle the #3 and #4 Paine kids. Like all the other trips, we managed to keep it completely a secret until the day of departure. This was fun! Riley was originally more jazzed about the airplane ride than D.L. itself. He was not disappointed. We had a fabulous flight, and Riley listened through headphones to the cockpit conversation the whole trip. On the way home, we had the most awesome views of Mt. St. Helens and Rainier. Just breathtaking!
The trip was a birthday gift to me. Originally, Blake and I were just going to go on a little romantic getaway, but I really wanted to include the kids. I wore a happy birthday badge at D.L. on Friday(the day before my bday and our last day at the park). It was so much fun, having all the Disney staff people wish me happy bday. Even Cinderella, herself, gave me a kiss and it was enough to choke me up...Me, at 36, getting choked up! I guess my "inner child" still lives.
Thank you, Blake, for such a magical trip. Thank you to Sundee for keeping Reese while we were gone. Thank you to the Gwaltneys and the Woodwards for watching Becca and Reuben. Thank you to Jodie for overseeing the house, the kids, the dog, and for cleaning my home for me! What a beautiful gift. I know that was no small task. Thanks to Ryan and Sarah for dog sitting, too.
8 comments:
YEAH!! I am so glad you had a great trip !! And we are also glad you are back safe and sound!!
ssqoIt sounds like you guys had the time of our lives. How sweet that your husband gave you exactly what you wanted for your birthday!
Oh, I love this blog story! Thanks for sharing it. I wanna go back now, and it has only been 4 months since I was there!! I love Disneyland! I am so glad you guys got to have this wonderful experience, especially for your birthday!
I could never enjoy Disney Land like you...
"I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness. I never can have your happiness." -Elizabeth Bennet
I glad to hear you had such a wonderful time!
Heh, I feel so cynical, but I am with Lis. You def have a way of finding magic in this life. I have other gifts, but I'm glad for people like you who remind me that the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Oh my...sorry, lapsed into Somewhere over the rainbow, but I meant to quote Jiminey Cricket!
Well we just got back and I loved it too!! I can't wait to be able to take my neices !!
P.S. Thanks for watching Minnie..sorry she was such a pain ! And I hope your feeling better !! Love YA !!
We are going to DIsneyland this summer. We have family in Southern Cal and will DRIVE across TX, NM, AZ, and CA. I've missed your blog. I need to get back to reading more consistantly.
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