The Correspondence continues...

Disneyland by day...

Disneyland by night.


Dear 2007,

Well, our first 24 hours were a little rough, but you redeemed yourself (somewhat) with the day you gave us yesterday.

First, all four of us went to Disneyland. Now, it was remarkably crowded but the Christmas decorations were still up. 2006 was a little stingy with her time and we never had a chance to see the decorations before you came around.

After just a few hours, we headed home so that we could await the arrival of the newest member of the family: Colin's Nintendo Wii (pronounced 'we'.) It arrived eventually and occupied the remaining time until we returned back to The Happiest Place on Earth so that we could try again to get on some of the rides and to see the fireworks show up close.

We were not disappointed. A friend of Colin's joined us so they were able to strike out on their own. Paul, Marley and I managed to ride the Matterhorn and the Dumbo ride before it was time for a snack and the fireworks show.

Marley was mesmerized by the show and although I had heard someone mention something about snow at Disneyland for Christmas, we weren't prepared for the snow (bubbles) falling from the sky after the fireworks were finished. The snow was the bubbly icing on the fireworks cake as far as Marley was concerned.

One last ride, the Storybook Land Canal ride, and we were off to meet up with Colin and his friend. Because I am a giant sucker and should not be allowed anywhere where there is stuff my kids want, I was not able to resist buying Marley a new doll: baby Aurora (Sleeping Beauty.) She looks a lot like Buffy from that old show Family Affair and she kept Marley company on the ride home and in bed last night. I can see that she is going to be well loved.

So, in conclusion, 2007, if we can get more days like this, I think this relationship might work out after all.

Sincerely,

Mary