The Merriest Place on Earth

Yesterday I was able to convince Chris to finally take some time off work and take me to Disneyland! We participated in the Give a Day, Get a Day volunteer program Disney had in the beginning of the year, and got two free tickets that I had been saving to use at Christmas time.

Everyone who's known me very long knows that I love Disneyland and all things Disney. There's something magical there that transforms me into a kid again every time I go. (Too bad it's too dang expensive for me to go very often!) Add a huge helping of Christmas cheer to Disneyland and, well, you've got a true wonderland!

Chris worked in the morning, so by the time we got there it was almost three in the afternoon. It was a rather grey and gloomy day, which was fine by me. I love to bundle up, so it was fun to actually need a jacket and scarf. Plus, I think the impending rain storm kept most of the holiday crowds at home, so the lines weren't too bad.  The longest line we waited in was for the Haunted Mansion, which I love anyways, but it's extra fun when they redecorate it with Nightmare Before Christmas! 

In the evening we enjoyed the amazing fireworks show, then traipsed over to the Rivers of America to watch Fantasia. The forecasted rain was finally arriving, but luckily it stayed at just a heavy sprinkle til we had left the park just after 11 and were on our way home. What a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit!