The Nielsons' NEAT vacation!

Well we are back! It is always so depressing, it sucks to see all the work I have to do tomorrow! All I want is to lay down! We had so much fun, and walked a ton, we are tired! We stopped at my parents house on the way to and from which breaks up the drive by 4 hrs. then we drove to anaheim and stayed at the Portofino, it has kids suites, which we like to always have, but they did not have adequate laundry! The 2 machines for 2 bldgs were broken! Also no free breakfast, we have always had it, but we realized how much it adds up when you have to pay for another meal! We did 2 days of Disneyland, one @ California Adventure, Disney trick or treat nite, which is limited tickets to a halloween party @ Cali Adventure! The kids dressed up as Clone troopers and Sleeping Beauty and we got candy, rode rides, and saw all the characters dressed up after hrs! we went to Legoland, 2 aquariums, one legoland and one the Aquarium of the Pacific, Seal Beach, and Universal. We were the only americans at universal, it was all Europeans, Aussies, and Japanese! The kids didnt much like Universal but we tried it out! Here is eveyones favorites from the trip: Kate, we underestimated! she loved every ride and would cry if she couldnt go on one because she is a "Big" girl! she did Space and splash mtn, also Matterhorn her favorite was the new toy story midway mania, The new family favorite as well! She got her pics with all her fav princesses and loved to see the animals at the aquariums. Evan loves the thrill and the easy rides and he loved the dinner show we went to Billy hill and the hillbillies. we bought him the CD, he LOVED it! it was so cute to see him clap along! we love his manurisms and his sense of humor. He loved legoland and the Mummy ride @ universal! Conner finally did Tower of Terror, and he had a blast! he wished he would of got to see some of his favorite disney characters,and got more autographs! he loved the Pixar parade and the beach! Derek was amazing (as always) he took the kids without complaint and had a blast! He even did the potty trips for me! It was really hot out and he was always buying a cool drinks for us! we always have to get the dole pineapple drinks by the TIKI room! We did love Bubba Gump Shrimp Co in Long Beach for our new find! We finished our trip in St George, the boys went to my brother Brants and did Rock Band while I did laundry and hung out with my Mom! then we grabbed in-n-out an went to the Coral Hills park! It was so nice to come home and see Hallie! Now I have Super Sat this week, I am in charge of (Kill me), and Conners bday party friday! back to life!