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California Adventure: DisneyLand Style {2 hrs.}

December 3, 2012 - Leave a Comment

California Adventure: DisneyLand Style  {2 hrs.}
Samantha and I bought Disney Land Passes last month. 
Or, I should say that I bought a pass, and little Miss S gets to go for free until she is three. 
Score!
The first time we went with our passes we went on a Wednesday afternoon with our best buddies. 
We spent our time over at Disneyland Park, in Toon Town, Tea Cups, and Dumbo.
Ending the afternoon with a Chocolate Banana of course. 
Just getting “acquainted” the first time around, I went to all the spots I remembered. 
Now, I am on a Quest to discover all the best and brightest that the 
Happiest Place on Earth has to offer. 

My most recent trip to Disneyland was solo. 
Samantha and Mama style. 
We went when the parked opened, 10 a.m. last Wednesday morning. 
I took carpool both ways from Ladera, and we FLEW to Anaheim. 
We spent under two hours at the park, with lunch at Downtown Disney. 
It was the BEST morning. 
So, yes, Disneyland can be done in under two hours, and still be a GRAND ol’ Adventure!
We spent our whole time in California Adventure. 
We started at the Starbucks.
I mean, this is the way to do it!
I had already gotten my coffee for the day, but wanted to get the “lay of the land” for future visits. 
This Starbucks is unique in that it doesn’t look like a bux AT all. 
I had done some research the night before, and stumbled upon this blog. 
Starbucks Melody features all the inside information on everything Bux. 
Obsessed. 
Loved her review of the Disney Starbucks…I felt well prepared for my visit!
It was exactly as she desrcibed. It felt more like a Disneyland restaurant, with food items available, and lots of open seating. No lingering mama’s sipping latte’s while their kids were at school. This was a stop for mama’s and daddy’s in need of a caffeine fix in preparation for a serious day at the Park.
It looked like they had all the normal drinks available, but next time I stop by, I will bring you a review. 

Califonia Adventure has just gone through some serious renovations.
Its not the CA Adventure that I remember.
I love all the new changes. I felt myself falling for all the adventure on the
“right” side {CA Adventure} of the HPOE.
{Happiest Place on Earth!}

We started off the morning at Monsters Inc. {it opened at 10 a.m}, but park hours change daily.
From there, we had a short walk to the LIVE showing of “Disney Junior”.
Basically, all the under “fivers” favorite Disney Shows…
Mickey Mouse ClubHouse
Jake & The Never Land Pirates
Handy Mandy
Little Einstein’s.
Samantha cried when it was over and begged for “One More Minute” that’s how much she adored the show!
We got to “wave” to Minnie on the way out. She was dancing and preforming on stage. 
We were supposed to meet her, {first in line and all} but miss-communication left us with some tears. 

Grizzly-Bear over at the Hotel saved the day while we were walking out. He magically “spotted” Samantha, and started dancing for her to get her out of her funk. He must have stayed with us for five minutes. He pretended to “drink her water” and for days she told everyone when we asked her about Disneyland that Grizzy Bear was her favorite character. 
Move Over Minnie, there is a new Bear in Town!
We ended our two hour adventure with a quick lunch at the “mini” restaurant of Tortilla Joes at Downtown Disney. 
It’s really called their “Taqueria” but it was right off the side of the main restaurant, so I am naming it the “mini” eatery. 
Having a need for a fast bite, this spot was just perfect. 
The chicken salad with delic, and the chips and salsa got me my carb “fix” I was craving. 
And, we were in and out of their in under 20 minutes. 
Essential with a toddler in need of a nap. 
I almost succumbed to a chocolate banana on the way out {yes, they still tempt you with these treats on the walk out towards your parking spot}, but I decided have to save something for next time!
Looking forward to my next D-Land, or CA Adventure!
xoxo
OCGoodmama
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Little Lady of Leisure.

September 29, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Little Lady of Leisure.

SPC.
Its this mama’s version of GTL.
(GYM. TAN. LAUNDRY)
Two years later, life has really changed…and our days have turned into…

Swim.
Play. 
Cook. 

Repeat.

Repeat.
Repeat. 
Pretty Much Sums up many of our recent afternoon’s.
Especially the one’s spent in between the backyard, front-yard, and mid-yard (aka-the kitchen).

SWIM 

Swim Lessons with Da-DA

Swim Lessons with Coach Lorie. 

PLAY

Backyard.

Ringing the Bell. 

Saying Hello!

COOK

Mid-yard (kitchen) cooking!

Tough Life Right?

Not Really.

She is the OC’s version of a little lady of leisure.
No wonder I am so tired at the end of the day after the non-stop entertainment activity.
We should start filming soon.
We would give Jersey a run for its money.
FO Real.

xoxo
{The converted GTL to SPC.}
Mama

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FUN IS…

September 25, 2012 - Leave a Comment

FUN IS…
Frolicking…
In….

Fountains…

 Sometimes You Have to Break The Rules A Bit…
{Much To Gram’s Chagrin} 
Dive in The Fountain…
{After a Bow Your Daughter Threw In}…
And Live a Little on the Edge…
Happy Tuesday!
May Your Day Be Full of Fun, And Maybe a Frolick {or two!} Through a Fountain?
xoxo
OCGoodmama

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The Adventures of…Gram, Mam & Sam!

January 26, 2012 - Leave a Comment

The Adventures of…Gram, Mam & Sam!
Its been a bit quiet over here in the space of OCGoodmama this past week.
But believe me, its not been quiet in the “place” of the Goodmama household AT All. 
Mantha’ Pants is talking like words are going out of business and I am laughing, giggling, and realizing how much of “me” she is turning into. 
Its such a joy to watch her grow. 
We even had her 18 month check up this past week, and wow, our girl is growing and sprouting like a weed. 
I’ll update her little stats soon!
So…awhile back, I started hinting at a fun little project my mama and I have been working on. 
We hoped to “launch” around the beginning of January, but life got a bit in the way. 
Maybe, we need a “lunch” to honor are “launch”…
Hmm…I hear Nordie’s Cafe Calling Our Names…
Gram?! How’s next week?
๐Ÿ™‚
Its been a long time in the “talking” and also awhile in the “making”, but here it is….
The official launch of The Adventures of Gram, Mam & Sam!
My heart couldn’t be warmer. 
My mama & I have been dreaming for quite some time now about having a place and a space to document all our crazy, laughter induced times together that we have affectionally labeled..
“Adventures”.
(via)
I will spare you the details here and encourage you to head over there!
Hope you enjoy!
xoxo
Mam

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