coffee, family adventures, hiking, Review, travel

Espresso Chalet

Espresso Chalet has one of the best views of Mount Index . It was the perfect stop to grab coffee after hiking Wallace Falls & Heybrook Lookout. Both hikes are within a few miles of each other with the Espresso Chalet between them. Look for the Bigfoot and you will know you are there.


We ordered our drinks and then went to soak in some more Mountain views… amazing! Perfect place to stretch your legs and grab some drinks or snacks before heading home .


A fun fact : this was an official location from the movie Harry and the Hendersons … anyone remember that movie?

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disney, Disneyland, family adventures, travel

Storybook Land Canal Boats~Disneyland

Storybook Land Canal boats is the perfect way to see some of the enchanting homes and villages from classic Disney movies that are hand- built in miniature model size using the scale of 1 inch to 1 foot.


You gently float through the whimsical landscaping with gentle music playing . Each 12 person boat has a tour guide that tells the tale behind each scene as you float by.


Just a few of the places you will see are :
✨The village of Arendelle and Elsa’s ice palace from Frozen
✨The straw, stick and brick houses from Three Little Pigs
✨The manicured London park from Peter Pan
✨The Alpine village from Pinocchio
✨The English village from Alice in Wonderland
✨The royal city of Agrabah and Cave of Wonders from Aladdin
✨Prince Eric’s palace and King Triton’s underwater castle from The Little Mermaid
✨The Cottage of the Dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs..love the sign with all their names!
✨The French countryside village and mountaintop castle from Cinderella
✨Toad Hall from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad… one of our favorite books!


This is such a beautiful ride especially as it’s getting dark when it’s all lit up, but it does close for fireworks so make sure to watch your timing to not miss it.
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Toad Hall

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Disneyland, Review, Starwars, travel

Ronto Roasters ~ Galaxy’s Edge ~ Disneyland


Ronto Roasters is one of our favorite places to grab a quick dinner or lunch when we are in Galaxy’s Edge @disneyland . Here you can find pita wraps filled with spicy grilled sausage and roasted pork that are delicious .

⭐️ Keto option.. ditch the pita bread .

➡️ Fun fact: A droid named 8D-J8 does the cooking here, turning alien meats on a rotating spit that roast under a recycled podracing engine.


You can also pick up the Paddy Frog Sipper at around $17 which includes a drink.What in the world is a patty frog? You know those things Jabba the Hut eats ? Yep thats them!


This sipper was a blessing on our last trip because it entertained our little for hours..and that is priceless!
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Mobile Ordering is Available .. another win!

Starwars

All Things Starwars Wrapup ~ May 4

Thanks to @readersdigest for the image.

Love this ❤️

These are not the droids you are looking for ⭐️

Droid coffee time … yes please⭐️

Check out all the cute Star Wars Merch .. perfect for May 4❤️

Check out our reel of Rise of the Resistance ⬇️

For more Star Wars fun …Check out our post on Star Wars Party Food ⬇️

Book, history, homeschooling

A Few of our Favorite Books in Homeschooling

States, Presidents , American Girl and sight words are just a few of the things we have been learning this year ❤️

california, California adventure, disney, Disneyland

Groot~ Character Meet and Greet

Well hello Groot.. he was trying to figure out what our cell phone was …
these one on one character interactions are some of our most cherished memories from Disneyland California Adventure .
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What is your favorite character meetup?

family adventures, pnw, Review, travel

Frankie Feetsplinters ~ Thomas Dambo Northwest Troll

“Frankie don’t like slimy fish, cause fishes are all so dumb
And Frankie don’t like little humans, humans are so dumb
Frankie don’t even like trolls, cause trolls are also dumb
But Frankie’s mouth’s the only one that says the word of dumb”
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  • Thomas Dambo


Frankie Feetsplinters,one of the Thomas Dambo’s Northwest Trolls, lives at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard.He is one of the six trolls that the Danish artist has made from recycled materials and has installed around the Northwest . Frankie is the youngest and most irresponsible of all the Trolls in Way of the Bird King.You see him stepping on a wood bench which is part of the art.
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He is also one of the few Trolls which has come out of the forest to an urban environment.Look for the birdhouses . They are a clue that you are in the right area .
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Pro tip- plan to go on the first Thursday …Admission to the Nordic Museum is free ⭐️

California adventure, Disneyland

Pixar Balls

Instant joy seeing these Pixar balls at the Lamplight Lounge in California Adventure ✨

coffee, Gathered thoughts

Be Still ❤️

I am still learning how to be still .. good reminder to pause and soak in some time at Gods feet ❤️Happy Friday friends!

disney

Magical Details ✨

Pretty little details that make even the ordinary magical ✨