Band Festival

All three of the kids were in the band festival this year. 

Mallory played the bassoon, Courtney on the clarinet, and Connor on his trumpet.

Disneyland WITHOUT the kids!

Pete and I went to Disneyland to surprise Connor. He was there on his band trip. I was surprised when we got there. Pete had booked our room at the Grand Californian. This was our view from the room.

Damon and Rachel came and hung out with us for the day at the pool and downtown Disney. We had the best beignets from the jazz kitchen.

We had a fun time surprising Connor. The kids were in groups so we took the kids in Connor's groups' tickets and became their "fast pass runners" for the day. We met them at the end of their first ride (Thunder mountain) with fast passes and a churro. 

The kids in Century Band got to march in one of the parade's. Waiting for the band....

Pete and I stayed a couple of days with no kids.

Yes. On Dumbo. Two grown adults. Loving it.

Best fruity drink by the pool.

 Best corn dog you'll ever have.

 It was our goal to see if they would keep our photo up at the end of the rides.

This one made it...

 So did this one.....

But this one was deleted as soon as I took this picture of our picture! 

I guess they don't like people looking bored.

 One of the nights was open for a special third showing of Fantasmic for members. Instead of watching it (because we've seen it before) we rode Thunder Mountain 7 times in a row!!! Hard to see but those are empty gates to get on the train.

 Pete talked me into going on Tower of Terror...

(back left)

and California Scream'in

I didn't fair so well. So to even things out, I took 

Pete on the moving cage of the Ferris wheel even though it kind of freaks him out.

And we couldn't leave without seeing our favorite show.

We had a wonderful time and have to say that Disneyland isn't just for kids!