We’re house- and dog-sitting for Ava’s aunt and uncle in Huntington Beach CA for the Thanksgiving holiday. Besides having fun at the beach, Ava has had fun playing in someone else’s house (and having two dogs around makes it more enjoyable).
On one of the days, Ava and Dad went to Disneyland…Ava’s first Disney park experience. Ava was excited from the moment we got into the car to drive there. She chatted the whole way there, and then had the bonus of a bus ride from the parking to the park entrance. By the time we got to the park, Ava was jumping with excitement.
We timed it about perfectly – just as we were walking in the Christmas parade was starting. Here’s the little peanut in her “monkey” position (aka on Dad’s shoulders) so she can see better. Note the look of awe in her eyes.
Ava loved the toy soldiers, and the dancing characters.
But her absolute favorites were the ice skating Mickey and Minnie.
Right after they came by she was still all smiles…
After the parade we took a train ride around the park (which was a hit, but unfortunately nothing photo-worthy). Then we headed over to Toon Town, which had a lot more that was Ava-sized.
Ava liked driving the cars (and fire trucks) around the little town.
The Christmas trees were another definite hit.
And of course the horses on the carousel were fun too!
Ava definitely loved Disneyland…we’ll be back again when it is warmer (and when she is a bit older)…
We’ve been exploring the area as well. We drove down the coast one day towards Newport Beach, then went across to Balboa Island. Here are Ava and Mom posing on a bridge by the water.
Ava has also discovered slot machines (Mo’s aunt and uncle have a vintage one in the house). She loves feeding the monster with quarters, pulling the handle, and announcing either “no win” or “jackpot”….
Of course no trip to California would be complete without some beach time. Ava had fun posing along the boardwalk in Huntington Beach, yelling “cheese” at the passersby as she took photos.
Happy Thanksgiving from California!
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