California Adventrure! And it was sure an adventure!

It was a beautiful sunny day so we thought, why not go to Disneyland again!

Channing was super excited to be out and about amongst lots of faces and people.

He got to see and sit on Santa's lap for the very first time!
He was pretty stoked as you can tell.

This is Channing's experience most of the time at Disneyland. The other half is split between eating and being held looking at everything and everyone.

After sucking down a bottle Woody came over and played peek'a'boo with the little guy.

It was really sweet of him to stop as the characters do not seem to stop for anyone, you have to stand in a long line to get a picture and signature from them.

Channing was so happy after he stopped by. This was his facial expression.

Thanks Woody!


We had a family first as we went on the ferris wheel.

One of our favorite places in California Adventure is A Bug's Land.

Bad news: they are taking out A Bug's Land and making it A Car's Land. BOO! We are pretty bummed. So the "bye" sign is going to be permanent goodbye.

After California Adventure we went to Disneyland.
It was the first official day of Christmas at the parks!

So they had their huge Christmas tree up! It was so beautiful!!
Garlands and wreaths adorned Main Street leading to the castle drizzled in lights, snow and icicles.

They officially lit the castle for the first time for Christmas and fake snow fell from the sky. It was so charming! As my Mom would say, "the best of the human experience."

We waited and finally the Christmas parade came. It was the longest parade we had ever seen at Disneyland with just about every character, gingerbread men, snowmen, elves, and of course the main star, Santa!

Hey look, its Woody again in the parade!

This was Channing's expression during the parade.

"This is awesome!"

As we walked back to the car we were able to enjoy the beautiful lights in Downtown Disney.

What an awesome day!