It really is magic.

Let me preface this post by saying, it is really hard to take in all the magic that Walt has to offer and take good pictures at the same time.

Therefore...behold, my less than magnificent Disneyland photos...

There's something about kids in mouse ears...

And kids (wearing mouse ears) that have to hold their Dad's hand because they're in trouble.

And kids who think they're too big to wear mouse ears.

We heard a rumor that if you hold up a sign at the Jedi Training Academy, that they are more likely to pick you out of the crowd.  So Ross made a sign for Coley that said "The force followed me from Oregon"...

and apparently, the rumor is true.

We take them to the "happiest place on earth" and these are their best smiles.

Courtney Lee having lunch with all the princesses at Ariel's Grotto.

Ross & Coley decided to pass on the "princess luncheon" and went to Terror Tower instead (that's Terror Tower in the background).

And though Cole might lead us to believe that he had the time of his life on this ride...

Ross said he cried.

He may be too big for mouse ears, but he's not too big to ask for Goofy's autograph.

Courtney Lee getting a kick out of how Pluto signed her book.

Coley thinking that he lost his family in Toon Town after wandering off on his own.

And a very special thank you to the kind stranger who took this lovely photo of Ross and I right before we got on the roller coaster (that I almost threw up on) at California Adventures.

Comments

[deAnne]

don't you just love strangers who volunteer to take your picture. bless their little non-photographer hearts. looks like you had a great time! i read that tara was sick that weekend. was she still able to get your pictures done????

[sarah]

mouse ears are magical, aren't they?
love those photos...

bummer on the blurry pic. :(
was that California Screamin'?
I nearly threw up about 20 minutes after I got off it.
once the adrenaline wore off I got REAL sick.
Thinking your going to puke in a trash can at the happiest place on earth is so NOT a happy thing.

[Stephanie Ainsburg]

Karen, you might have lost your perspective on what "less than perfect photos" are! (they look AWESOME to me). looks like a whole bunch of fun!
my sincerest condolences on the loss of your grandfather.

[~SandyPea~~]

I think they're great photos! So...um...did you almost throw up on California Screamin'? I LOVE that one and The Tower of Terror!

I can hardly wait to get there in Sept. and I'm SO glad you guys had a great time : )

[Addie]

Love the pictures! They're all so fun!

[aja]

i think these pics are fabulous!
and i am lovin that last one!

[Barbara]

Looks like so much fun ! I love Disney as much as my kids do, nothing better to feel like a child again.

[Donna G]

I'm sorry, but that last photo made me laugh out loud. Mainly from sympathy for you. I quit handing my camera to people to take photos because the pic's were always blurry.

[JoAnn]

Oh man! Super fun day- I am glad that you had that day of fun here in CA....Disneyland is pure magic!

[Tanya Webster]

looks absolutely awesome Karen!! :) Just had to laugh at the last photo...they DID get the background in focus though! :) the magic is in the memories and it looks like you have alot of that! :)

[kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu]

Great great photos! I don't know why you don't think they are perfect. I love the look in Courtney's eyes in the princess one. Love the smile you got of them. LOL
The the rollercoaster.........Oh My GAWD!!!!! I about died! But it was the wierd ferris wheel thing that did me in.

[valerie]

you SO shoulda called me...i'd have been your official photographer...and mine wouldn't have been blurry!

[Rachelle]

Great photos, we going in June can't wait. I need to ask you some questions but I cant find your email address. Would you plese email me and let me know what it is.
Thanks

[Brooke - in Oregon]

Oh what fun! and oh the memories you made :) Love the one of you and Annie.

Been thinking of ya and sending lots of prayers your way.

[angib]

oh, these pics just reminded me how much that place lives up to the name "magic kingdom"... we have passes yet we hardly go! LOVE these, karen.... hugs and prayers

Angi B

[Denise]

What are you talking about? The pictures are GREAT - you captured the little moments beautifully! Glad you guys had a great time!

I have been meaning to email you about a local Utah band called Royal Bliss that Ross might like since he's into music. My DH is in a band (plays the guitar) and he's a huge fan of them. Just thought I'd let you know. (you could have him google their name to find the website)

[Denys]

How fun---I think the pics are great, and its so much more important to have had a good time with the kids anyway!

It really is the happiest place on earth--isn't it?

[Jenna]

The pictures are perfect.

[tammygraves]

Fun photos! So like, is that last one called...reverse depth of field?!!

[Ana Maria Magloire]

I am in love with that pic you took of Courtney Lee walking from behind. You can see she's happy even without seeing the look on her pretty face.
Wonderful pictures, all of them! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Anilu

[Elizabeth]

my son James was picked for the Jedi Traning Academy thing and he was so crazy-focused on it that I was cracking up! He was totally LIVING IT like it was absolutely real. so cool. i'm glad you had such a great time! We have annual passes and think it's the best money we've ever spent!

[jenn]

Awesome. You so needed this! :) Glad it happened!!!

[laura]

looks like you had a wonderful time! :) i love disneyland!

[Deirdre]

Wonderful photos!
You probably get these questions all the time, but I keep looking for those Honeydew Quote Cardstock sticker 12x12 sheets and haven't found them ANYWHERE online. Even the CI web site only says "available in stores" and doesn't offer ordering.

Is it just too soon? Do you have any idea where they will be offered and when?

Thanks!

[Yvonne]

LOVE the photos... Disney pics always give me chills for some reason... Don't ya love it when you hand your camera to a complete stranger and that's what you get! I handed off the camera on our honeymoon to someone, and got basically the same thing. Can't even tell it's us!