Fathers Day 2018

He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.


Disneyland, Here We Come!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

It's Father's Day Sunday and our family is off to Disneyland. Except for Jeanette, I heard from everyone including two ex-son-in-laws this morning so all is well and as expected. I got calls from Connecticut and New Hampshire which were appreciated. Life is good and we are batting 950!

First things first, breakfast!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
That there is one BIG fish!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
He has a spotter on the outside...

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Bye Rainforest Cafe... We enjoyed you for the past eighteen years! Here’s what is being demolished:

Essentially, everything on the Downtown Disney property west of the Lego store and Disneyland Drive will be demolished, until the boundary of the Disneyland Hotel is reached.

Employees of the businesses were being notified of the impending closures on Tuesday, officials said.

Although all the businesses are expected to close by June 30, some may close earlier, officials said. No date for the start of demolition has yet been set. Disney has yet to receive expected final approvals from the city of Anaheim for the new hotel, which is slated to include a monorail stop and a new restaurant-lounge that offers viewing of the Disneyland fireworks.

A spokeswoman for the Downtown Disney location of the Rainforest Cafe chain was not immediately able to comment.

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Nick and Charlie hit it off!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Yep! That is Joe's happy face!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We await our order

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The boys color up a storm!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Alex decides "Hangman" is his choice of a pastime

Did You Know? - The Hangman game came from a dark past in the 17th and 18th century Europe. Criminals sentenced to death by hanging would sometimes get the opportunity to play a game called, "Rite of Words and Life." The executioner would choose a word and the criminal would have to guess the word letter by letter before the blanks were filled. If one was to guess the correct answer their life would be spared. Not solving the answer would seal the criminals fate.

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
It closes in two days... We are just in time

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Decisions decisions

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
"That sounds good!"

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Robin has a new long sleeved sweater... It was cool outside!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
It was supposed top be opened today but they missed the deadline

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Under construction for a few more days

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The day was cool but quite nice!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The team is ready to fly!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Don't be scared... All will be fine!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We chose not to be wet!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Did You Know? - Hollywood Land is a themed land at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The area is inspired by the 1930s Golden Age period of Hollywood and hosts attractions themed to this concept, including a backlot of a typical Hollywood studio. The land opened as Hollywood Pictures Backlot with the park in 2001.

The land's entrance once had towering studio gates that featured intricately carved elephants atop massive columns. The gateway was a tribute to the spectacular epics made throughout Hollywood history, especially pioneering director D. W. Griffith's 1916 silent film Intolerance. After the park's re-design, the archway sign, elephants and columns were removed, whereas the repainted pedestals remained.

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Paul loves the red cars as he rode on them as a child

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We walked around for an hour or so!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Checkout the tail lamp lenses

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We listened to the Sunset Youth Orchestra from San Francisco

Did You Know? - Sunset Youth Orchestra is dedicated to enriching children's lives through music. We welcome and encourage young musicians at all skill levels to join and play in the orchestra.

The orchestra performs a wide range of music that includes classical, jazz, and popular selections. In addition, there are opportunities to perform with singers, dancers, and professional guest instrumentalists.

Rehearsals are held at Lincoln Park Church, 417 31st Ave at Clement Street, San Francisco.

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Love the painted background

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We waited for the 2:30 opening of the doors

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We saw Frozen at the Hyperion Theater

Did You Know? - The Hyperion Theater is located at Disney California Adventure in Hollywood Land. It is currently presenting Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. The theater can seat up to 1,984 people.

The facade is modeled
We needed to rest a bit after that of the Los Angeles Theatre on LA's Broadway.

Hyperion (mythology), is a Titan in Greek mythology.

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We needed to rest a bit after our little walk...

We called Joe as they had to go to the baseball game. While he expected to lose and be back for dinner at Catal, they team won and Alex was a major factor in the win! Joe and Amy had to stay at the game for a second game at 7:30 PM. We really missed them!

Bob and Donna joined us for dinner!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The Duda's be ready!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
What is he up too?

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Don't do it Bob!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
"I have eyes in the back of my head!"

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Paul open his present from the Duda's

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Rockey socks... Match Paul's shirt!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Puzzles!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
I can do it!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Sue looks on...

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Penny for her thoughts!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The college kid has grown up!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The class clowns!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Laugh and giggle time!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
"He did it"

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Our photographer takes a short rest!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
We should have known!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Amy and Joe ate at the "Snack Shack"

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
But Joe has hot dogs!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
...and the shack had used hamburgers on sale

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
The shack also had cold pizza on sale

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
...and for dessert, the shack had Twinkles

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Wish you were here! Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018
Number one dad!

Father's Day at California Adventure June 17th 2018