Disneyland Extraordinaire

Posted on May 18, 2013 by kenz

So, California Adventure had a little make over since the last time I’d been there. Art Deco. Nicely done Disney.

Kami was sweating chunks to ride the Tower of Terror. Not sure why.

She was positive this was going to be the last ever picture of her alive.

Turns out, Parker was the one it nearly killed. He needed to rest on a bench outside of Monsters for awhile. Poor fella.

So me, Aaron, and Kami went and got treats.

When Parker was feeling up to it, we got “misted” on Grizzly River Rapids.

Since we were misted, we figured it was a good time to do Splash Mountain.

Kami and Parker went back to the hotel to “get dry.” And Aaron and I had some solid adventure time on our own.

I submit to you that there is nothing more magical than Disneyland Main Street at night.

We picked up a few infamous Turkey Legs and took them back over to California Adventure to eat while waiting for World Of Color. It was the most barbaric meal I’ve ever sunk my teeth into.

The World of Color: making Kami cry since 2013.

Sunburned, Tired, Sweaty, Gross… is what I am.

7 Adults, 1 day at Disneyland

Posted on May 14, 2013 by kenz

Our first day in Disneyland was a real winner. We met up with our long lost quiz-friend Monique, and her super boyfriend Ronnie. We also got to meet my infamous internet-soon-to-be-IRL-friend Heidi.

The first line of the whole vacation: Peter Pan’s Flight.

I can’t get enough of my husband’s face.

Judging by the reflection in Aaron and Parker’s glasses, I think we were in line for The Haunted Mansion.

My family lined up for death sticks, known to the free world as Churros. (gluten+sugar+cinnamon)

Good thing they were cute about it. Otherwise, I might not have forgave them.

Derek Zoolander has major competition.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s bobsled time. MATTERHORN!

Autopia-giggles 100% of the time.

Map-expert Kam-jo.

Mirror Pic - Innovations.

Heidi’s future. 100% ok of course.

These next 3 pictures brought to you by Diet Coke.

The Timeless Art of Seduction.

Aaron’s words before riding Splash Mountain at 8:30 PM: “We’ll only get misted.”

He is a dirty liar.

One change of clothes later…

There never was a more perfect day.

The Great California Road Trip

Posted on May 13, 2013 by kenz

Here’s photo dump day one.

The vacation doesn’t officially start til you get to the world’s largest thermometer and the Mad Greek Cafe.

A trip to the LA Temple and Santa Monica pier were staples.

And that was just our first day in California.

Disneyland Chronicles: 2005

Posted on April 14, 2013 by kenz

This was a Disneyland trip unlike any other, except for the first one back in 1991. It was Disneyland’s 50th birthday, and Grandpa’s 75th birthday. So 14 years later, the entire extended family went to celebrate.

I was 16, and good at it.

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Disneyland Chronicles: 2002

Posted on April 7, 2013 by kenz

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The Disneyland Chronicles: 1996

Posted on April 4, 2013 by kenz

Today’s stop is February 1996.

It was Valentine’s Day morning, and I was in 1st grade. I woke up to get ready for school, and my mom and dad said “We’re not going to school today, we’re going to Disneyland!” It was the biggest surprise ever. They already had our bags packet. It would also be my first time on an airplane.

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Crazy

Posted on April 4, 2013 by kenz

On Monday after work Aaron was like “I’m taking you to the movies. We are going to see Silver Linings Playbook.” I mentioned wanting to see it because of Jennifer Lawrence. I honestly had no idea what it was about though. Like, I never even saw a commercial. I know I know… I’m behind the times.

Watch the trailer.

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The Disneyland Chronicles: 1993

Posted on March 27, 2013 by kenz

In October 1993 we rented a passenger van and drove to D-land. I was 5. Grandpa and his new wife Janet came with. So did Emily’s best friend, our next door neighbor, Faith.

I was going through a phase of my life where I was attached like glue to what is referred to as “Kenz’s Sucky Blanky.”

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To My Quiet Internet Corner

Posted on March 27, 2013 by kenz

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The Disneyland Chronicles: 1991

Posted on March 26, 2013 by kenz

The Intro

Aaron and I are going on a Disneyland trip next month, and it’s ALL we can talk about. It’s like the season leading up to Christmas.

Some people think it’s odd that children-less adults love Disneyland so much.

When my mom and dad were dating, they would hang out at my mom’s house, and my dad fell in love with her rad Greek family. He loved how every conversation would turn into a reminiscent session. ”Remember the time when we were on vacation in Yellow Stone and…” ”Remember how lost we got in…” ”Remember how we had to all squish around in the back seat of the car on our way to…” ”Remember when we could sprinkle water on Grandpa’s head from the back seat and he thought there was a leak in the roof of the car?” My mom’s family didn’t have a lot of money. It made a major impression on my dad at how important vacations are, and that you don’t need to spend a fortune to create memories. My dad knew that he wanted to make those memories with my mom and his future family.

My dad went to Disneyland the year it opened, in 1955. And he remembers it. From then on, it has held a special spot in his heart.

My mom and dad were on a strict budget when I was young. We didn’t go to Disneyland each year. But we did go on some kind of vacation each year, even if it was just a camping trip. And when we DID go to Disneyland, it was SO special.

I thought a fun activity would be write a tribute to each Disneyland adventure, and what specific stories happened each time.

October 1991

My first Disneyland trip was when I was 3 years old. October 1991. My Grandma Pulos felt inspired to have the entire extended family go to Disneyland together. (Four months later, she would learn she had terminal cancer.)

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