We had been looking forward to a trip to Disneyland for almost a year, ever since my parents surprised us with a trip to Oceanside and a day at Disneyland for Christmas. Even with a season pass to Disneyland in high school, I knew this trip would by far be my favorite because of Dax. I thought he would be the perfect age to enjoy the rides & the atmosphere & the characters. But, Christmas last year didn't go to well with the whole Santa Clause thing, so I was determined to smother him with all things Mickey Mouse so we wouldn't have any screaming pictures like with Santa.
We watched Mickey Mouse Club, bought toys, coloring books, books, bouncy balls with Mickey Mouse's face (thanks mom), pancake shaped Mickey Mouse, anything! I even went as far as cutting his peanut butter and jelly sandwich into the shape of Mickey Mouse the week before the trip to try and get him familiar with him. I would quiz Dax too... 
Mom to Dax: "Do you want to go to Disneyland?"
Dax: "Yeah"
Mom: "Do you want to see Mickey Mouse?"
Dax: "Yeah"
Mom: "Are you going to be scared of Mickey Mouse?"
Dax: "Yeah"
Mom: "No!! We're not scared of Mickey Mouse!"
I wasn't sure we had a believer yet, but the day had arrive for our trip and all in all it was fabulous!! I was able to go on every ride that Dax was, except I opted out of Dumbo, the Rockets, and the Tea Cups (no problem there) and we meet up with lots of fun characters. 
He wouldn't go see them alone, but he didn't cry either, so I happily counted it as a success. I think he was star struck with Mickey Mouse....we couldn't even get a picture of him looking at the camera! You know they were friends when he gave him hi-five and bumps and waved good-bye! 
At the end of the day, I knew the hard work paid off, because as we let Dax loose in the final souvenir shop with Disney Dollars from Grandma and Grandpa, he ran over to grab a Mickey Mouse practically the size of him. Austin & I decided there would definetly be a yearly trip to Disneyland, becuase just as we perdicted, we had the most fun than ever before watching Dax take in the whole experience! Thanks Mom and Dad for all the memories!!
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Oh my word!!!It's about time!!! I just have to tell you how much I love you and miss you! It has been so fun keeping up with Jamie on her blog and I have always pestered her about getting you started!!!Yeah!!!!
I hope all is well with you and your ADORABLE family! let me know if I can link you!!!! You are too beautiful Bryn! I just love ya!!!
P.s.... EVERYONE is naming their little girls Bryn now! I know two Brynlees and a Brynlyn that they all call Bryn! Fun huh... You're still my favorite one!!!
I love that you started a blog. I miss the twins!
So happy we were with you guys for their very first Disneyland experience! I'm glad someone wasn't afraid of the characters! I love that you now have a blog, you better keep it up! :)
Hi Bryn,
Its Jill Harvey.. past tense. I was so happy to get caught up on your life and see your beautiful family. You look wonderful, and expecting boy #2? Thats so exciting. When are you due? do you have a name for the little man? Our kids are just about the same age... ella and Dax.... she is 21 months on the 23rd.
I am so happy all is well. I have so many great North Stake memories with you.
Love you
Jill
You didn't tell me this.....and I was just with you today!!! Yea for you. I will love to read your blog also. Love you
Yeah Brynie!!! I'm so glad you started a Blog! All your pics are so cute and DisneyLand looked like a huge success with Dax...he looked like he had so much fun!! I miss you!!!
You're supposed to tell people when you start a blog. Lucky for me I know someone who knew about it and read her blog to find yours. Yeah!! I love reading about your family, but love even more that you are nearby so we can see you often.
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