Day Two at Disney

I am officially resting comfortably on my couch, feet up on the coffee table not wanting to move! I never remember walking around Disney, or any other amusement park or wherever else and waking up the next day feeling like someone took a shotgun to my calf muscle. HECK! Is this part of getting old or do I need a better pair of walking shoes?!
Anyway...I'm back home and thought I'd share day two of the "Disney Experience"

The day began MUCH more promising weather-wise than Monday. Here's a shot of us entering the park:

Yesterday was Landon's 5th birthday, so as we entered the park he was given free reign of what he wanted to do. This being "his" day. He chose Thunder Mountain.

After Thunder Mountain, we revisited Space Mountain. Did I mention that Space Mountain has always been my personal favorite? After a few hours at Disneyland we headed over to California Adventures. First stop, "Soaring Over California" which was absolutely amazing! I have no idea how they do some of the things they do, but if anyone reading this ever has the opportunity, this is a definite "must-do" at this theme park. Here are a few pictures as we ventured through the park...

I hope this next one doesn't offend anyone, but I thought it was HILARIOUS!!! Ironically, that's where we ate lunch...

A few of us decided to brave the "Tower of Terror." (stay tuned for ride pictures that I'll scan and post so you can get a better "piece of the action!")

The Brooks boys (and Em and Marti) went on this ride that consisted of an 180 ft drop. I could NEVER...so I stood on the sidelines!

At dusk we watched the Disney Pixar parade.

and my favorite (for personal reasons):


We made the decision to take one last ride on the Tower of Terror, figuring it would be fun to do after dark...


And finally went back over to Disneyland to finish up our day. An old friend met up with us most of the day, and drove my niece insane. So he snuck in this shot just to capture an expression from her...(which in my opinion is pretty priceless!) I guess it's proof that he can't charm ALL the girls!!!

We ended the day with the fireworks.

...and some very sleepy kids!

It truly was a GREAT day. Even though I'm barley able to move, the memories that were made in the past few days were worth every aching muscle!!!