Sunday, October 30, 2011

The Happiest Place on Earth

We just got back from an amazing trip to Disneyland. We headed out at 4 am and drove the whole way, about a 12 hour drive, so that we could enjoy an evening followed by 3 magical days in the parks. It was without-a-doubt, one of the best vacations we've ever experienced. My mom and dad were with us, which made handling 4 kids under 6 much easier. We couldn't have done this trip if it weren't for them. Thank you both.

Even though we were in "The Happiest Place on Earth," I realized that even though Disneyland is an incredibly fun place, it was all the more fun because I was there with the people I loved most. I got to watch my daughters live out fantasies of becoming princesses and meeting some of their favorite characters (the best, by far, was watching them meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider). What made this trip so great, I think, is that I feel like we created some really great memories, which will last far, far longer than the trip itself.

I realized something else, too. The last night in Disneyland, I went out to do some shopping. I saw a figurine of a young girl with blonde hair, wearing Mickey ears and holding Mickey balloons. The theme of the figurine is, "Every day with you is a day in the Park." I immediately thought of my wife and girls. My family is the happiest place on Earth. Disneyland was only fun because I was with them. They make my life fun. They give my life joy. They are my happy place.

Thanks for reading.

1 comment:

  1. A day with family is the happiest! Sounds like you all enjoyed every minute. I can't wait to see the video of Ashley singing. Amazing parents, amazing children, perfect memories.

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