Sunday, April 26, 2009

SpRIng bREaK

For spring break, Brandon and I planned a camping trip down to the Goblin Valley area. We haven't been camping since we were married and were dying to get away. I spent the first part of the week getting everything ready for Wednesday at 4:30. That's when Brandon was off work and we could take off. Wednesday morning rolled around and I spent the day packing and cleaning the house. Then the snow arrived... and it didn't leave. I frantically checked the weather report for southern Utah... snow, severe wind warnings, cold temps. Not exactly camping and hiking weather. We had planned to hike a slot canyon but with the rain and snow we knew that was no longer an option. curses! I tried to stay upbeat and checked every other outdoor destination i could think of. Zion, Bryce, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Yellowstone... snow and rain until Friday. Not worth it.

I was so disappointed! Feeling defeated, I suggested we go to dinner and think of activities to do around here. It was at dinner that Brandon came up with the solution to our problem. We raced back home, modified our packing, and left. We arrived at our destination the next afternoon....
There's nothing like walking through the front gates of Disneyland early in the morning.


I worked on my pirate face all weekend. It took me a few tries to get this one.

ARRG!

Yes, I'm wearing pajamas... I got SOAKED on splash mountain early in the morning. I could either be miserable in wet jeans or buy pj's. I would recommend it to anyone. So comfy. And where else in the world can a 27 year-old woman wear Minnie Mouse pants and it's totally acceptable?
This is why b-don loves Disneyland so much... The pReTZels! This cream cheese filled one was quite delicious.


my favorite... Dumbo!
We had so much fun and were in no way ready to come home. It was a quick, unplanned trip but well worth it. I'm ready to go back... I'm thinking December. Anyone want to come???

9 comments:

Meggin said...

I am SO jealous! What a fun thing for you two to do! I would take Disneyland over camping ANY day!

Melanie said...

What an awesome idea. I'm so glad you found a solution. WHAT FUN!

We were driving back to Spokane from Orem on Wednesday too. We missed the snow storm by a couple of hours. Lucky for us.

Kira said...

SOO spontaneous! love it!! looks like you guys had a ball...what a sweet husband for coming up with such a fun solution to the icky weather that ruined your plans!

Chase and Nahomi said...

ah totally want to come with you guys in december!! You guys are so fun, I love being spontaneous, it almost makes things more fun! cute pics, and I love that you wore minnie sweat pants, I'll have to try that next time!

JoeyJoeJoe said...

WE are totally there in december with you. YOu guys are awesome

Jenny said...

How fun! Sometimes those crazy spontaneous trips turn out to be the most memorable. I'm a little jealous. I still want to meet Brandon, he sounds like an awesome guy.

Millie said...

ME ME ME!! Pick ME!! I want to go to Disneyland! I don't know if I can wwait until December though!

Rropermom said...

Let's make it a family affair! I know Abbie wants to go!

Rropermom said...

You need to bring all your pictures on Sunday! You haven't shared yet!