Irene gave Leo a book containing 4 Disney stories -- Toy Story, Lion King, Little Mermaid and Aladdin. That's all it took. Move over Wiggles, Mickey is in the house. While I was pregnant I started buying the Disney DVD's as they have been released to build our collection. Inside them come these little pamphlets with ads for other Disney movies and memorabilia, Leo thinks they are books. He sits and reads them over and over (one pamphlet got us through a whole hour of church today).
He has learned the Disney logo and every time he sees it anywhere, he yells out "Disney" and will repeat it until I acknowledge that yes, it is in fact, Disney. Being that he is so crazy for Disney, we decided to have a Mickey birthday cake and Daddy bought Leo a Mickey Mouse balloon. 
But on the day of his actual birthday, we took him for his first ever visit to Disneyland. We stopped by City Hall and got a Birthday pin and a "First Visit" pin -- thanks to Erin for that bit of information. We did so much though, and had a fun filled, full day. We did the Tiki Room, and the Jungle Cruise, and Pirates of the Caribbean, the Winnie the Pooh ride, Autopia, Dumbo, It's a Small World, Toon Town, face painting, and the Merry Go Round.
But on the day of his actual birthday, we took him for his first ever visit to Disneyland. We stopped by City Hall and got a Birthday pin and a "First Visit" pin -- thanks to Erin for that bit of information. We did so much though, and had a fun filled, full day. We did the Tiki Room, and the Jungle Cruise, and Pirates of the Caribbean, the Winnie the Pooh ride, Autopia, Dumbo, It's a Small World, Toon Town, face painting, and the Merry Go Round. 
Leo loved every moment of our day. We sat in the front row of the boat on Pirates and he did not even get scared for a moment. Not from the drop, not from the dark, nothing. He was a little intimidated by the characters at first, but by the end of the day he gave Mickey a hug.
I don't know who enjoyed the day more, him or me. I am a HUGE Disney freak myself, but going to Disneyland with your child is such a different experience. I got to see and do everything I loved, and at the same time watch the magic of Disney through my sons eyes. He fell asleep on our way out and didn't budge until we had gotten home and the first thing out of his mouth when he did wake up was him asking to go back to "Disney".
7 comments:
That's super-duper cute. Love these pictures and the story. Sounds like a perfect birthday trip.
Reading your post sent the warmest, most endearing feeling over me. I just LOVE how HAPPY he is and how great these moments are for all of you. How precious these blessings are. It is the neatest thing in the world for me to see you as a mother. I LOVE IT! Oh yeah....and I LOVE YOU too.
PS: Talked to your mom today & it sounds like the cake was GREAT. Empananadas too? The kids had an incredible time she says. I'm sorry I missed it.
Wow, that sounds like an incredible trip! How did he do with the lines and stuff? I'm glad that he loved it so much. You got me all excited for when we get to take Jonathan the first time :)
Wow! Liz that is the best blog ever. I LOVE Disneyland too. I can only imagine how great it was to relive it with little Leo. Very cute pictures. I love how they did his pirate face :D You look so good Liz, just thought I'd throw that notice in there too :)
Aww! Happy belated Birthday! I'm so glad that you all had such a good time and that you were able to share that with him--that is one of the things that I am looking most forward to when I have children. =)
If you have any desire to go back before October 20th, I'd love to go with you ... my annual pass expires then and I've only used it twice this year =(
Those pictures are great! Disneyland is the best place on Earth! I love the picture with him in the stroller! Happy birthday Little Leo!
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