I’m back from a fabulous trip with my sweetie to the happiest place on earth. Yes it was crowded. Yes it was cold. Yes I had a fantastic time. Here are some of the highlights: (Please keep in mind that I’m on vacation, not a lot of make-up action going on.)
Birthday mimosa! Photo by Corey Rickrode
You all know there’s going to be alcohol involved. This was my first day brunch at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen.
Mickey and the Magical Map. Photo by P. Rickrode
Cool new stage show with singing, dancing and awesome special effects. I love me some good theater.
A princess and her castle. Photo by C. Rickrode.
I’m waiting for my ladies’ maids to bring my tiara and glass slippers. Pay no attention the crowd behind me. I invited them all into my home for tea.
Birthday happy hour! Photo by P. Rickrode
Did I mention there was going to be alcohol? Hey, I turned 50, there was lots of alcohol. This was my birthday happy hour celebration at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney. Yes, this was my second drink. I can’t remember what it was called, but it was refreshing.
Happy birthday to me. Complimentary dessert for the birthday girl at Steakhouse 55. Photo by C. Rickrode
Yes I am wearing my birthday button and yes I did get a lot of free desserts. Wish there’d have been free alcohol, but I’ll take what I can get. This was the end of my delicious birthday dinner at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. Yes, it’s chocolate.
Me and Mr. Potato Head. Photo by C. Rickrode
Just some clowning around while we wait – for a very long time – in line.
My home of the future, complete with self-playing piano. Photo by C. Rickrode
Had I known self-playing pianos were going to inhabit every home in the future, I would not have wasted 20 years on lessons. And yes, I am bundled up – inside – because it was freaking cold.
Spring gardens at California Adventure. Photo by P. Rickrode
Come on – you knew it was coming. I can’t go anywhere without photographing the foliage.
Mickey beignet at Cafe Orleans. Photo by C. Rickrode
Did I mention free desserts? Hey I milked that birthday button for all it was worth. I’m 50 damn it – give me my free stuff.
So there you have it. A glimpse of my So. Cal. experience. Absent is a photo with Jenny Hansen. We met at Enchanted Sam’s Tiki Bar for drinks, but in my excitement I forgot to snap a photo. What a lovely treat to meet a lovely lady. Thanks for the birthday ginger pear martini, Jenny. The next round’s on me.
Have you ever been to Disneyland? What’s your favorite birthday memory? Do you take advantage of free stuff?
Word of the Day: Hexapod
Fun fact about me: My ears are pierced 3 times.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, April 2014. Original photos by the family Rickrode.
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