Disneyland Surprise

The last time we went to Disneyland was November of 2007. E wasn't even two and B remembers the ENTIRE trip right down to the floor we stayed on at the Disneyland Hotel. I have been wanting to return for quite some time. We thought that spring break would be the perfect time to go. This time, however, we would have an entourage. Amee, Papa, Amma Gramma, and Aunt Jen ALL wanted to come too. Keeping such a fun secret was a bit of a challenge for me, but I did it.

Planning the surprise was so fun! The anticipation of seeing such joy on their faces was driving me over the edge. I just kept thinking about how my sister and I reacted to the news that we were going to Disneyland when we were young. We about jumped out of our skin with excitement!

We decided to tell them about our trip on Easter morning (the day before we were to depart). I created a jigsaw puzzle for them to put together that revealed their surprise. I was just giddy when I made this.

Easter morning came and I popped out of bed, grabbed the camera, and taped all of the unfolding excitement. To say that their reaction was a major let down is an understatement. I needed more glee, more pomp and circumstance. What we got was blah. Maybe they were too shocked to realize what was happening? Not sure.

You be the judge...