A surprise trip

I was so happy to get off work Monday morning (after working 96 hours in 5 days)!

Climbing into bed with my sleeping husband, knowing that Bailey was in her bed across the hall made me so happy!

Bailey woke up a short time later and we cuddled in bed for a few minutes and watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse before getting some breakfast.

 

This is how we start our mornings when we are all home together.

 

After breakfast we were trying to decide what to do with our day. We asked Bailey what she wanted to do and se said "Watch Mickey Mouse!"

Chris and I looked at each other and said...why not?!

 

So we packed up the truck and headed down to Disneyland!

 

Bailey was really excited when we pulled into the parking structure and she got to put on her Minnie Mouse ears.

Last time we went to Disneyland, we took the monorail into the park and missed taking the iconic picture in front of the train station. We made sure to get it this time.

When we first walked in, Chip & Dale had just come out and Bailey was very excited to meet them, she kept calling out "Chick" when we were waiting our turn. She gave them each a big hug and posed for pictures.

She was a little timid to go up to Mickey Mouse by herself, so we joined her.

Bailey loved petting the goats in the petting zoo.

She wanted to go on the carousel so badly, pointing to it when we were waiting in line for Peter Pan. Fortunately, the line moves quickly and we got right on. She and Dada had fun riding their horses around and around.

We even got to ride on the Dumbo ride, she loved going higher and higher!

I waited in line to see Goofy while Chris and Bailey "drove" some cars in Toon Town.

She loved seeing Goofy from afar but was shy up close.

We were a little late to the parade, so Bailey watched it from Chris' shoulders. She waved to everyone and got really excited when they looked her way.

 

It was so fun to be able to make a spur of the moment trip to Disneyland. Fortunately it wasn't too crowded and it was in the 80s, so it was a great day.

 

Working long hours away from my family can be very difficult at times, but knowing that we can make these kind of memories when we are together makes it a little easier.