It's A Small World...

Merry Christmas! It's officially the Christmas Season so I can throw myself with abandon into the Merriest Place on Earth! We went see the reindeer back in Santa's Roundup: The entire time we were taking this picture the band and singer in the background keep singing Hank Williams Jambalaya (On The Bayou). I don't know why - it's not a Christmas song and this is in Frontierland. Weird.


And we rode Haunted Mansion Holiday - where Jack took over the Haunted Mansion (And Christmas!)

It's A Small World is all done up for the Holidays - the entire facade is covered with lights. The ride itself is very similar to the one in Orlando; however, it's almost in it's own little land. The outside is so impressive! I squealed with delight every time I caught a glimpse of the shininess:

It's a Candy Cane stripped A. With Goofy! (in front of Disney's California Adventure): (you know, the A is like Amy)

Gobble Gobble

Happy Thanksgiving!! We got up early, watched the Macy's Parade. After an afternoon of cooking (and watching football), we sat down for dinner:
I made Cherry Jello for Doug - it's a family tradition for him,
And, of course, the Pumpkin Pie & homemade whipped cream. (and coffee)
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Thinking of you!

Christmas Comes Early

Christmas started on Nov 13th at Disneyland!! I know I have a huge issue with Christmas before Thanksgiving....but Doug and I didn't know how many days we'd have off together (with me having a JOB and all!) so we went. I'd never seen any Disney park decorated for the holidays - it was awesome!!!

I met Holiday Pluto:
and Doug and I took advantage of the photo-area:

It was a really fun day - we rode It's A Small World Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday and saw the "Believe in...Holiday Magic" fireworks. When we walked into New Orleans Square Louisiana Christmas Day started playing - I almost cried. Doug thought (thinks) I'm crazy.

Knott's Berry Farm

Doug and I finally got to go to Knott's Berry Farm. They're having a huge sale on tickets - for less than a regular one day ticket you got a ticket good through Dec 31. So we got them and will probably go back in a few weeks or so.

They have an awesome Ghost Town area. It's like being in any old Western Movie you can think of! So much fun!! Of course I took a picture with the Cigar Indian:

And we later went ride the Ghost Rider, their huge wooden coaster:

(I love the face of the dude to the right)


It actually goes outside the park proper and into/over the parking lot (as seen when walking up to the park):

We sat in the second to last row. They had two big guys in the seat behind us who were not impressed by the wooden coaster - it didn't go upside down or anything. By the end of the ride I heard one of them say "It was like Mike Tyson punching you in the ribs! It hurts" HAHAHA! That's what you get for underestimating the wooden coaster!

Leaving Laffy

I saw Dad briefly this morning on his way to work - I saw him maybe an hour this entire trip. Doubles suck; however, HI AMY! pictures are fun!

And with Mom:

Always a classic:

I didn't fly out until almost 4pm, so we had plenty of time for lunch. Of course I wanted Judice Inn (We talked about Southside Bakery, but when it comes down to it I just want Judice Inn)

It was a very fast, weird, surreal trip. It was good to get back to California.

Who Dat? Dat's Martin! (and the winning Saints)

The next morning we woke up and went pick up Martin to have an early lunch before we hit the road.We went to a local place Ms. Hesterly had heard of - Broad Street Bakery. It was really good - huge portions. Mom and I each had a quiche (one veggie and one regular and we split) and Martin got a sandwhich. Of course they didn't have Martin's first choice - restaurants seemingly never do for that poor boy.

After lunch we dropped Martin back off at his dorm and got a few quick photos (because how often do I see him?):

Later that evening: THE SAINTS WON!!! They are 8-0 for the first time in their history!!! I mean it's the Saints, it's too early to get too excited but still. How exciting!

Soft Shell Crab & Soccer

Saturday Dad had to work, so the rest of us went eat lunch together: They had soft shell crab! (which was weirdly fishy, but still! a poboy! and soft shell crab! I don't get those things out west). Martin was, of course, thrilled we went to Olde Tyme (why yes he is wearing an Olde Tyme Shirt and he does have his eyes closed. God Bless Him). It was funny - both him and Emily were groaning about the lunch rush and how they don't miss it (I believe Emily but Martin...I think he's sucked into the world of the restaurants. Trust me, it gets under your skin, and as much as you hate it you love it).

We then all went different ways: Emily drove back up to S'port, Jonah stayed home because he had bells/choir rehearsal on Sunday, and Mom, Martin, and I were off to Jackson. We drove up with Martin and back the next day with the Hesterly's.

It was Martin's last game! He played very well:After we all went eat at Five Guys which was
awesome huge burgers. They have a few out here in Cali - I'm pumped!!

Pizza Like No Other

Dad had to work but the rest of us still had to eat. After Martin yelled Olde Tyme (and the rest of us ignored him) we settled on Deano's Pizza! (Yum!) Not really realizing it was a Friday night, we drive over and had to wait: The wait was only 20 or so minutes, so not too bad.

We ordered the cheesebread (with jalps) and then a giant pizza to split with: “Tee Rex”/Cajun Executioner/Hawaii Five-O/Blackened Shrimp. It was all good!

As usual Deano's was freezing inside - it was cold outside too!

Thinking of You

Domo-nation

So this isn't technically a HI AMY! sign - but it looked like you:

Love you! Domo says 'Rawr!'