The Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland Part 2!

After a great first day, we were looking forward to our second day at the parks. Of course, we wanted to start our day at California Adventures. Matt again went straight to get fast passes for Radiator Racers. It really is the way to go for that ride. While Matt was getting fast passes for Radiator Racers, Lucas and I headed straight to Toy Story. I think over the three days at Disneyland, we went on that ride about 5-6 times. It is truly his favorite ride. 

Me and my man sporting our cool shades.

After the ride, we got to meet Buzz. Lucas is a huge Toy Story fan and loves all of the characters. So when he saw Buzz, he wanted his picture taken with him. Unfortunately, I don't have a good picture of him with Buzz. Sad. 

While we were on Toy Story, Macie went on a little shopping trip with Grandma. She of course got to do her favorite thing, try on a bunch of different hats. But when she was all done trying on hats, she found a Pluto pillow pet and gave it the biggest hug. Well, it didn't take much to twist Grandma's arm so Macie emerged from the shops with a Pluto pillow. 

After meeting Buzz, we met up with Little Miss Macie and went on the carousel ride. She decided to pass riding on the dolphin this time and sat with Lucas and Grandma on the seat of the carousel. This is better for her. She loved getting to wave to Daddy & Grandpa. 

After going on a couple of rides at California Adventures, we made our way to the Disneyland park to go on a few rides there and have some lunch. As we were walking in to Disneyland, Pluto was right our front. So the kids got to meet Pluto. Macie was so excited. Amazing how each day at the parks, Macie got a little more comfortable with each character. 

After a few rides in Toontown, lunch and another ride on Small World. We made our way back to Tomorrowland so Lucas could go on the Buzz Lightyear ride again. He went on it with Grandma, Grandpa and Daddy. While they were on the ride, I walked Macie around and she passed out. She was so tired. It is hard to be a princess at the Disneyland parks. 

A tired little girl!

We went on a few more rides while Macie was asleep. Once she woke up, it was time for our fast pass for Radiator Racers. So we headed back over California Adventures. While we were on the ride, Macie got to enjoy a strawberry shake with Grandma in Radiator Springs. Little did we know how crazy Macie is all hyped up on a Strawberry Shake. 

Look at those crazy eyes!

Mom said that while we were on the ride, a guy was walking by. When he walked by, Macie looked out the window and roared at him and then just giggled. She is so feisty and funny!

Lucas enjoyed his second ride on Radiator Racers. Again, Lucas is very competitive and when we won, he looked right over at the car next to us and said, "Ha, ha. We won and you lost!" Seriously, I am in trouble with him and his competitive mindset. Once we finished the ride, we headed back to the hotel for another little break. 

After the little break, we headed back to Disneyland for the night. Lucas wanted to go on more rides there and see a few more things. One of the rides he wasn't too sure about was the Astro Orbitor ride. He was afraid that it went too high, but he did it. So proud of him! He had so much fun riding on it with Matt. 

So proud of himself!

Of course, we had to go on Small World for the 100th time. Just kidding, but it really was Macie's favorite ride. After that we went on Pirates again. Macie enjoyed it even more the second time around. Again, once she made it down the first two drops, she yelled, "I did it!"

Small World with my cuties!

Pirates with my Big Kids!

 One of the rides Lucas loved going on last year was Dumbo and this year he wanted to ride it with Grandma Fildes. Little does he know how much my mom doesn't like heights. But for her little man, she overcame her fear and went on the ride with him. Macie loved watching Lucas and Grandma on the ride. Especially when they came close and she got to wave to them!

Macie watching her "Bubby" and her Grandma!

Macie giving Dumbo a kiss on the nose.
She is so cute!

Grandma & Lucas on Dumbo!
Good job Grandma!

We ended the night with Grandpa on the Tea Cups. Luckily my dad took it easy on Lucas and me and only spun the wheel a few times fast. As we walked back to the hotel, Lucas passed out in the stroller. Macie did not, but she did pass out in the bed in 1 minute. As soon as her head hit the pillow she was out.

It is this smile that makes every moment so memorable.
Definitely the Happiest Place on Earth!