We took a direct flight from Cincinnati to LAX on Saturday. The kids did great! We landed a row of 3 seats, with 1 seat empty. So Brian sat on one end and I on the other, while the kids played in between. It gave us plenty of room, especially since we were on a 5 hour flight at the end of the afternoon.
Maggie, Jack & Mommy on our first flight. They both liked talking to the family behind us. It was a mom with her daughter and little 3 week old granddaughter. Behind them was another family with their 3 year old. Next to us was a 5 or 6 year old. So it seemed they grouped all the kids together in the middle of the plane.
My biggest advice when flying with toddlers; snacks, milk, toys and patience! When all else fails, teach them how to buckle and unbuckle the seat belt and read the magazine or brochures. It doesn't matter if they rip the pages out...the magazine clearly says it is yours to keep!
We were so excited to see Papa Ron and Grandma Shannon. Jack & Maggie hadn't seen them since their 1st Birthday, but they ran straight into their arms with big hugs! That night we introduced Jack & Maggie to Uncle Andy, Aunt Leslie and cousins Audrey, Madison and Megan. The kids were welcomed with open arms and the Hennings family welcomed us into their home. They were so awesome with everything, especially daring to invite our craziness into their home. :) The kids were completely wound up that night, and it worked out well because they didn't sleep at all on the plane and immediately adjusted to the time zone. That night they were up until 10:30 CA time- which is well past their bedtime in OH. All is fair while on vacation though!
All settled into our temporary room. Wonderful Audrey let us stay in her pink and zebra room!
The next day started off well. We went to the OC Swap Meet with the entire family, which is more like a big fair and massive. The kids were doing really good, though Maggie was fussy and still had the same runny nose as the day we had left. I hoped it was nothing, but as the day went on I could tell something was up. After the swap meet we all went to Newport Beach. We ate some lunch and played while waiting for our boat rental. Maggie started going downhill from there. I didn't have a thermometer on me, but she felt warm. I gave her some Tylenol which didn't seem to help. Eventually I decided I needed to get her to a doctor soon. I looked one up (ya! new smart phone) and found one 5 minutes away from where we were. Being out of town, I just picked the closest Urgent Care I could find.
Before heading to the doctor, we all road around on a big boat!
Jack drove!
Maggie drove too!
So at the Urgent Care we learned what I figured was probable, Maggie had a double ear infection and swollen glands. Unfortunately Brian was sick by that point too with a horrible sinus infection. They both got some antibiotics and we just hoped everyone would get a good night's sleep and feel better for the next day. DISNEYLAND!!
We all slept great that night! The kids were in a fantastic mood and the weather looked to be nice.
When we got to Disneyland we realized it was PACKED! I mean, the busiest I had ever seen Disneyland in all the time I had ever been there growing up. We were able to get on some rides and play at Toon Town. We even met Mickey Mouse! That night we also went to California Adventure and saw "Bug's Life", which was a great show!
Disneyland!
Buzz Light Year (Brian is out for those alien's!)
It's a Small World (after all)!
Maggie & Mommy
Jack playing the piano at Goofy's house
Beep Beep!
Outside Minnie's house on our way to meet Mickey
Mickey Mouse!
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