Disneyland isn't for the faint of heart...

So it has been mmmmm.... fifteen or so years since my one and only visit to Disneyland and I was excited to go with my sister and seven year old nephew Dan both of whom had never visited the Magic Kingdom. We all three were motivated to spend two days there even though our tickets were good for three. Turns out Disneyland is exhausting! It took us a full day to figure out how best to do the 'fast pass' on the popular rides. By the second day (which we actually left after lunch) we were dialed in for minimizing the wait but it seemed our walking had increased. It really isn't even that big of a park but I really can't imagine going bigger. We didn't go into California Adventure Park - maybe in a few years after I have regained my motivation for it. That being said, we did have a great time. Dan got to ride serious roller coasters for the first time. He was a bit shy at first but came around after we did Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. That ended up being everyone's favorite ride. Our least favorite and most annoying was of course... It's a Small World. No further comment on that ride..

Cooling off for July 4th

July has proven to be a busy month for us. After my friend Beth came for a visit, we went for the weekend 4th of July celebrations to San Diego. It was a fine day at the Weems' annual party up in Valley Center. The weather was unusually cool though so swimming in the unheated pool was only for the strong willed. Dave got in because Brenden wanted to but otherwise the adults stayed on the sidelines and drank beer/ate hot dogs. We also got to see the crazy car collection of Mr. Weem. That guy has some serious money to spend on his 'hobby'. One is a redone '57 Chevy and the other is a souped up Corvette that he actually races at the track. Oh to be him...