Disneyland (11/11/11)

The Walter family grew up at 1111 Parkview Drive.  Because of that we are all kind of obsessed with the number 11.  So before Bennett was ever thought of we were all planning a trip to Disneyland for 11/11/11.  Once he arrived we had decided that it would be best to stay home and not go.  We received a lot of support in our decision but were dying inside!  We were so sad.  Grandpa Walter called and requested that we really try and come so we knew it was important to him.  We accepted his sweet invitation and started packing.  We drove and Bennett was a complete rock star!  This baby loves the car!  We got in late 11/10/11 and Grandpa and Bonnie came to meet Bennett.  We all had special shirts made for our big reunion!  Bennett wore a shirt and special hat mommy had made for him.

Waiting for the tram to take us into the park.  Here is the back of his shirt.

His first Disney character!  We were so excited to be in the park!

Meeting Natalie, Abbie and Eric.  Everyone was so anxious to see him!  This was another reason we wanted to go was to be able to show everyone our new baby!

All wrapped up in Aunt Katie's arms.  He was such a good boy both days we were in the park.  Lots of sleeping.

At the Walter family brick.  We meant to get a picture with our brick but ran out of time.  We moved a little slower and didn't ride a lot of rides but we still loved every moment of our time in the park with the family and the feeling of Disneyland!

At the end of the first day we gathered together to take a family photo.  The only two people missing were Daryl (who had to go to work) and Daniel (who is on his mission).

The family gathered before dinner on 11/11 for a family picture.  Everyone was there except Daryl (who had to return to work) and Daniel (who is on his mission).  Everyone in the park wanted our shirts!  They asked everyone in the party where we got them!  We should have sold them outside the park!  Thanks Katie for designing and all the work you put into them!

Uncle Dave with Bennett.  It was truly a blessing to be able to see all the family and have Bennett meet everyone!

We then headed back into California Adventure to see "World of Color."  We loved the show watching the show with the family!

Right after the show we headed back to our room.  Bennett was exhausted!  LOL!

Day 2 was also a lot of fun.  Some of the family had gone home but there were still quite a few of us.  Dale had no one waiting to talk to him so we felt bad...

Bennett rode Little Mermaid ride on his first day in the park and rode Small World on Day 2.  These were the only two rides we took him on.  We were so grateful for family that watched him while we went of a few rides.  You guys were amazing!

We waited to see Santa Claus.  It was so cute and we were so lucky to have Mrs. Claus in the photo.  It also saved us a trip to the mall!!!

Our little family

In front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle

Our last evening in the park.  We lost some camera's we had taken but luckily there was nothing on them that we hadn't downloaded.  That was a blessing.  We had the best time with everyone!  We are SO grateful for everyone's support and love.  Thanks Grandpa for everything you do for us!  You encouraged us to come and we are so glad we did!  We love you all very much!