The Happiest Place on Earth

Danny and I just took our first ever road trip as a happily married couple. It was awesome. We packed our bags and headed out early Thursday morning.

The drive to California took us through Las Vegas and since I had never been there we decided that would be where we would stop for lunch. What an interesting city. Can't say it is a beautiful as all the pictures show--but then again we were there during the day. The hotels were amazing buildings--but once you got inside it was all about the money...and well...wasn't that great.

We went to a mall right there on the strip which had a food court and we ate. Danny and I walked around for about half an hour just looking at the hotels. It was unbearably hot so we decided to get on our way. Las Vegas...not really my thing.
We arrived in South Pasadena around four in the afternoon and drove to my grandparent's house. Ginny gave us one of her wonderful welcomes with a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. This was her and Danny's first time meeting. She took us up to see grandpa in his office and we all talked for a few minutes. Grandma, Danny and I looked at our wedding pictures on our computer before we all went to dinner. After dinner Danny and I went swimming and retired early because we had an early morning. It sure was a quick trip. I promised grandma we would stay longer next time.

When planning our little trip we went for the cheapest place--Motel 6. We weren't expecting much, but were very surprised to see a sheik room when we checked in. Wood floors, newly remodeled bathroom, flat screen TV. Who knew? Motel 6.

The Happiest Place on Earth. Well...if it isn't then it is a close second. Danny and I had a wonderful time riding rides, going to shows, eating food, walking around. It was a fantastic time. I think we went on Space Mountain and Indiana Jones around six times each. Awesome rides.

We drank pineapple slushies in the famous Tiki Room, visited Micky and Minie's houses, laughed on the punny Jungle cruise (yes, Danny did laugh out loud at some of the puns), rode the ferry around Tom Sawyer's Island, ate in the Pirate's ride, and marveled at Fantasia over the water.

This is the Castle during the Tinkerbell Show.


The best part of our trip however reminded us of home. Danny and I were getting ready to head home and walked past one of the covered pavillions. THere was a live swing band playing and people were dancing--only about ten couples though with many others watching. We went over to check it out. It was open dancing! Danny and I danced for a good half hour before the band was done. It was so fun--we were by far one of the best couples. When we walked out the front gates a little later a girl turned and said she had seen us dancing and we were really good. We both love dancing--it is nice to be able to go anywhere in the world and be able to show-off a little together. It was wonderful.
For us, this is a very happy place. And next time I wont forget my dance shoes.