The Matterhorn, Magic, and Madness

It's no secret that we love Disneyland. I mean... we really, really love it! Brer Rabbit says that "Everyone has a laughing place." Well, the magic kingdom is our laughing place. (As you'll soon see) So, Mark and I decided that is where we wanted to go to celebrate our anniversary. People were appalled. "You mean you are going there without your kids? You won't have any fun." HA!! Boy, were they wrong. It was insane how much fun we had. The second we walked through the gate... thanks to that Disney magic, we were two carefree teenagers again. We couldn't possibly be married with kids. What kids? We have a mortgage? What mortgage?

One afternoon we decided to ride the Matterhorn. Now, we went to Disneyland on our honeymoon. Back then we were younger, skinnier and had no problem fitting into one sled, so when the cast member asked if we wanted to ride in one sled or two? We naturally said one. He kind of did a double take, paused, looked at us as if that were questionable... doubtful even. Then he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay, take #2." As we packed ourselves into that sled, we realized that maybe we were just a bit more hefty than we had been 17 years before. My butt was half on, half off the seat and we could barely maneuver around to buckle our seat belts. We were amused. Then the ride took off. Amusement turned into laughter. The sled was going so fast, this way and that. I couldn't stay on the seat. I was on the floor of the sled. My hair was blowing back into Mark's face, he was trying to get my hair out of his mouth. I kept trying to get back on the seat and accidently pinched him in a tender place. Oh, my gosh!! It was so hilarious! We were both laughing so hard our stomaches ached. When the ride finally came to a stop I was afraid to move cuz I was seriously about to pee my pants. I managed to climb out of the sled. Took two steps and had to stop and cross my legs. We were just laughing so hard, and after 5 kids my bladder control is not what it used to be. Ohhhhh. It was fun. K! Fun, fun.

We rode the matterhorn a few more times. Usually in separate sleds. But for our last ride of the trip, we sandwiched into just one sled again, and had a blast. The matterhorn has always been one of my favorite rides but now it really has a special place in my heart. Now whenever I ride it, I will always think of my 17th wedding anniversary. :)

There were other great, fun filled moments but I think the Matterhorn one was my favorite.

To those of you who think Disneyland is a place you only go to if you are taking your kids. Well, you're crazy! And seriously missing out! Book a trip for just you and your best friend and see how much fun you can have. I dare ya!

Going to Disneyland without our children? We must be as mad as a hatter... Exactly! ;)