I spent today at Disneyland. It was drizzly and in the lower 50's. So a nice, but chilly day which meant not very many people there and NO crowds to battle.
Christine's orchestra from school tried out and was selected to perform at the Carnation Plaza Gardens. It was a beautiful setting, and the orchestra was outstanding. They did such a good job. As a middle school, they play selections that many high schools do.
Here they are and Christine is front row on the stage, 2nd from left. They had a good audience in the Plaza. She didn't see me at first, but when she finally saw me in the crowd, her face just lit up and she got the biggest smile. It was 'relief' that I was there to watch her. It melted my heart--and I remembered how I felt when my mom would show up for my things. We never outgrow our need to be 'mothered'. That's a big one to ponder!
Disneyland's gardens are spectacular all year round. There were beds and beds of these tulips surrounded by alyssum. They were breathtaking.
Here they are a little closer up. The varigation in the petals was sooooo pretty. The drizzly rain and clouds just seemed to make all the colors more intense.
During the concert, my camera battery DIED! I couldn't believe it. I ignored the little voice in my head that told me last night to charge it. Oh well. Guess what though? I walked over to the Kodak Photo Shop on the corner of Main Street and asked if they had any suggestions. They told me they charge batteries for FREE. I gave them my battery, they gave me a claim ticket and told me to come back in an hour! I walked Main Street leisurely, took in the Disneyland History show with Steve Martin and Donald Duck, rode the train, and picked up my battery all charged up and ready to go! So that's a good thing to know!
Duff came over and met me for lunch and we met up with Christine and went on the Matterhorn, Pirates of the Carribean, and Thunder Mountain, and Splash Mountain. NO LINES! I found a couple new decks of cards that are different for our Nerts game collection. And then Duff and I came home around 6pm. We'll pick up Christine at the school at 9pm. Good for her that late start day is tomorrow!
