Disneyland with Harper

Harper had her opportunity to go on her one-on-one trip with me this last week. We had a wonderful time. We caught the very early flight to get to Orange County. Uber'ed to the hotel. Checked in and Uber'ed to the park. We spent our first afternoon in Disneyland. We didn't get a lot done, but we managed to get most of Fantasyland, Tiki Room and Pirates of the Carribean done before we headed back to the pool. My whole body hurt. I was really happy to spend some time in the hot tub. And I did that EVERY night. The second day we spent at California Adventure. This is the first time ever that I did not go on Soarin'. The wait was just too long. But we did manage to get almost everything else we wanted to get done finished up and we had a great time. I found these pickles. They were so freaking good. I had cravings for them the rest of the trip and after. The last day was spent at Disneyland. We finished up pretty much everything else we wanted to go on. She had a great time. I had a great time. I came back battered and bruised - - read bad knee and falling up stairs. But, I wouldn't change a thing. I just love these trips.

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