Ashlyn to Disneyland

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Ashlyn got the chance to go to Disneyland with my parents about a week after Dawson was born. This was the third time that Ashlyn has been to a Disney park. From what I hear, she was definitely at the perfect age this time. She had a great time last year when we went to Disney World, I just think she was still a little young to fully appreciate the magic of Disney.

We had been building up the trip for weeks and Ashlyn was so excited this time. It was all she could talk about. When the day finally arrived, she could hardly contain herself. She came into our room in the morning, and in a whispered voice said, "I'm going to Disneyland today." She had the biggest smile I have ever seen on her face. I think that she was also very excited to spend some one on one time with two of her favorite people: Gram and Papa. My mom said that when the plane took off she said, "I love this! I'm higher than the birds".

My parents said that Ashlyn just had the best time in the world. She also got to go to the beach one day. My parents actually gave her the option of going back to the beach or to the zoo the following day, and she chose the beach. I guess she is quite the beach girl. My mom said she had the time of her life at the beach. She was collecting shells, getting in the water, etc. She loved it!

Ashlyn also loved Disneyland. She got to meet all of her favorite princesses. She had a great time talking with all of them. My parents said her favorite rides were The Jungle Cruise (she thought the animals were real), Toy Story (who doesn't love that ride?) and It's a Small World. It's a Small World was also my favorite ride as a kid so I'm happy she enjoyed it as much as I did. The day they had to leave, Ashlyn put up quite a fight and didn't want to leave Disneyland. I don't blame her, as it is the happiest place on earth. I hope we get to go back soon and I get to witness all of her excitement and happiness.

Below are some pictures. I will do my best to describe them even though I wasn't there.

Ariel is still her favorite, and she was just as happy this time to meet her.

Walking with Papa on the beach.

Getting her feet wet

She had a great time collecting shells.

Dirty beach feet

She just loves Pluto.

With her dolls, which go everywhere with her.

She even got to meet Woody!

On Dumbo with Grandma. Grandma said she loved going high.

In front of Cinderella's castle.

I absolutely love her expressions in all of the pictures with princesses. So cute!

Clearly having a great time!

Meeting Ariel again.

Wearing 3d glasses

She always loves carousels no matter where she goes.

At the San Diego zoo with Papa,

The zoo had a play area that she just loved.

Ashlyn the butterfly

Doesn't she look like she belongs at the beach?

She looks so happy!


Ashlyn has had that Ariel doll since she first went to Disneyland when she was ten months old. That doll hasn't left her side since. She kept telling everyone that Ariel (her doll) was going to get to meet her mom. My mom said that the hostesses at the Ariel restaurant that they ate at got quite the kick out of that. Here is a picture of Ariel meeting her "mom".

With Bell

Rapunzel or Tangled as Ashlyn calls her, is one of her new favortie princesses.

On the jungle cruise, Ashlyn was so excited to see her favorite animal, the hippo.

It's a Small World

She loves riding the teacups with Papa

Snow White

Ariel again. It looks like she got to see her quite a few times.

Meeting Aurora. My mom said she was by far the nicest princess. She sat with Ashlyn for a while and had a great conversation with her. She told Aurora all about her new brother. Aurora even took her to see the ducks.

Always a silly girl.