Disneyland, industrial-size: "Now remember, kids, we're parked in 'Itchy.'"
So today my family went to Disneyland. And by family, I mean:
1) my immediate four that are in the regular SB crew,
2) my Uncle Johnny/Halim,
3) my Uncle Bill and Aunt Anne, and
4) my brother Tommy and his family (wife and four kids)
That's right, we had 13 of the Quackenbush (Mom's maiden name) clan roaming the streets of the Happise Place on Earth. It wasn't as much fun as it usually is, but that's to be expected because the focus wa on the children and making sure they were enjoying the trip.
My favorite part of all, though, was on Tom Sawyer's Island. Everyone but Dad and I went to watch the kids tire themselves out, and we hung out in the sun at the front of the island. We had one of those great talks about life philosophies, love, and family stories that made me misty-eyed. And we did pulled it off in the heart of Disneyland, which adds even more merit to the fact that my dad and I can talk anywhere. It was a great moment.
On another note - Alex: I went over to the Pizza Port to see if you were working today, but they said you weren't. Let it not be uttered that we have not made efforts to meet each other! It will happen one day.
1) my immediate four that are in the regular SB crew,
2) my Uncle Johnny/Halim,
3) my Uncle Bill and Aunt Anne, and
4) my brother Tommy and his family (wife and four kids)
That's right, we had 13 of the Quackenbush (Mom's maiden name) clan roaming the streets of the Happise Place on Earth. It wasn't as much fun as it usually is, but that's to be expected because the focus wa on the children and making sure they were enjoying the trip.
My favorite part of all, though, was on Tom Sawyer's Island. Everyone but Dad and I went to watch the kids tire themselves out, and we hung out in the sun at the front of the island. We had one of those great talks about life philosophies, love, and family stories that made me misty-eyed. And we did pulled it off in the heart of Disneyland, which adds even more merit to the fact that my dad and I can talk anywhere. It was a great moment.
On another note - Alex: I went over to the Pizza Port to see if you were working today, but they said you weren't. Let it not be uttered that we have not made efforts to meet each other! It will happen one day.