We're Back!!!!!

We are back from Disneyland and once again, we had a fabulous time.  It was hotter (95+) each day than we would have hoped for, but great none the less.  There is a new Toy Story ride that is absolutely so fun and the park looks so cute decorated for Halloween.  I thought I would explain our trip through pictures, but all in all we rode way too many rides and ate far too much junk food and we loved it!

We arrived on Sunday evening and walked right over to Disneyland for a little fun before bed.  Once again we took our MOST FABULOUS babysitter Addi.  Thank you Addi for all of your help and for riding the "fun" rides with me.  Marcus has a weak stomach and can't tolerate any of the good rides so Addi and I just go until we drop!

Me and my Emerson waiting in line for none other than Dumbo.  I have to admit, for a kiddie ride it is really fun.

"Will we ever get on the ride?"  Ainsley in line for Dumbo.

Emerson wanted to pick the yellow Dumbo to match my shirt.  I think she is going to be our fashion conscious girl.

All smiles.  Of course we have a rule that there is no crying at Disneyland.

Notice Emmy's Tinkerbell pin.  A park employee overheard us trying to coax her into riding Matterhorn and she said she would give her that "bravery pin" if she would ride.  No doubt she agreed to that deal!

Mommy and Emerson about to go on the Matterhorn.

The Matterhorn is Ainsley's favorite ride.

By the look on her face, it's hard to believe she LOVES this ride.

You be the judge - do you think she liked it?  Poor girl, we really weren't trying to torture her.

They get a tiny souvenir on each trip and this is Emerson's - baby pluto that she named Eden.

On Tuesday we had a wonderful opportunity to meet up with another "heart mommy" and her girls who live in the area.  Carlie is on the far left and she is Emmy's age.  She has undergone 3 open heart surgeries to repair her heart.  All four girls had a super fun time.

Growing up and getting more beautiful every day.

Are these the cutest girls or what?!?  They love their Addi.

"Is the parade ever going to start?"

Tired and weary parade goers on the final night of a LONG, HOT four days.

I love my family.  Ainsley commented every day that next time we have to bring Eden.  She picked out a princess mouse ears hat for Eden and we had her name engraved.  She wants to take it to her grave to show her.  She misses her so much.

"I think I see a princess!"

Poor Emerson, willing herself to stay awake!

Ridgway family.  Ains says if you look close enough you can see Eden's angel in the picture with our family.

As you can see we had a great trip.  However, it is really hard to come home sometimes because Marcus and I seem to be more sad than before we left.  I think it just reaffirms that Eden will never come to Disneyland with us and that makes us miss her so much.  We are so blessed and I know that Eden was sent to our family to teach us and bless us.  I will forever be grateful that I am her mommy and I am proud to say when people ask that I have "three beautiful daughters!"