Disneyland- uh, I don't think so...

We took a quick trip the weekend before Halloween to visit my sister and her family in Irvine, CA.  

 I feel a little bad for my younger children because we have not been to Disneyland for years. We have probably taken 5 or 6 trips to Cali since Bailey was a toddler and have not gone to "the happiest place on earth" on any of those vacations. I just can't do it. I swore that place off after our 3rd visit in 2 years. One day, I will forget how miserable those lines are and how UNHAPPY and tired we all were by the end of each day at the park, and then... maybe we will try again.  MAYBE.

We have the best time on these little trips to Megan's house. We pack our trip full of fun adventures.

we were finally able to ride on the big orange balloon (which is decorated as a pumpkin this time of year). In the past, we have always missed the opportunity due to high winds or other reasons. It was really cool to be up so high and see all of orange county from above.

(Kendall would not take this halloween themed hat off all day Friday)

Cooper is getting so big (and so cute)! I love this kid. He is always super happy and gives his favorite aunt the biggest grins!

 One of our favorite places to visit, which is right down the street from Meg's house, is the bike park. It is gated in so we don't have to worry about the kids, who can ride on the cute bike trails for hours and enjoy the awesome California weather. We could stay at this park all day if we didn't have so many other fun things on our list to do.

 We had to carve pumpkins. and...

 Get dressed and painted up for the Trunk-or-Treat. (Which is a Stake activity where Meg lives, so the kids scored so much candy!!)

I love the jungle animal theme! They are adorable!

Some of the kids other favorite things were shooting rockets off with Uncle Chris, and visiting a neighborhood haunted house (after hours) for our own private tour. Very cool. Thanks Meg and Chris for having us. We will surely be back soon.