Disney or Bust

Hanging out with LL and gang was definitely the highlight of our week in Paris over New Year's. We only wish SF and company could have been there with us.

These kids were the best of buds in Amsterdam, and while they now find themselves a world apart it was as if they'd seen each other yesterday. The nature of ex pat life means dear friends come and go, making reunions like this so much sweeter.

We capped off our reunion in Paris with a celebration at Disneyland on New Year's Eve.

Yep. We.did.that.

 The giant holiday Ferris wheel at the Place de la Concorde at the end of the Champs Élysées.

From the top!

 Now looking down at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs Élysées:

And back down again:

Our cup runneth over. The Teacup ride at Disney.

Dinner at the Blue Lagoon, overlooking the Pirates of the Caribbean ride:

At the end of the night, while the rest of our group secured a spot for the midnight fireworks, Miss A and I broke away for a ride on some flying rocket ships. Just the two of us. This little girl is her own person, but she and I do share an appreciation for a little down time after a stimulating day. I cherish these moments when she and I have the chance to recharge our batteries together.

It was all the New Year's celebration I needed.