Disneyland: How I Spent My Halloween

I know, you are all thinking, 'Halloween? Why is she writing about Halloween when Thanksgiving has already passed?'  Because I got busy.

This year I spent my Halloween (and the day after) at the Happiest Place on Earth.  You may know it as Disneyland and California Adventure.  I was really excited to go again as it had been about 18 years since my last visit.  Now that I've done it again I must say it is way better as an adult!  Err, wait.  Adult isn't exactly what I mean.  Don't act like an adult, just be old enough to wander off on your own.  That's about where I am in my maturity.

You might recall that I have a sister named Sandie.  She came along with me to frolic in the autumn mist sunshine.  Here is our tale, told mostly by pictures. (possibly videos in the future, not sure if I want those online just yet...)

 

 

We got soaked.  Many times.

  

Oh just wait till you see the video we made here!

This is the last picture taken before my chocolate frozen banana of goodness landed on my shirt.

 

Did you know there are apps for Disneyland?  They will tell you how long the wait is for each ride so you know where to go at what time!  (Thanks Brenda for all your tips!!)

 

 

We ended our last day by seeing the World of Color at California Adventure Land--Amazing! 

Brandon Sanderson

Friday evening I had the opportunity to attend a book signing in Seattle with Brandon Sanderson.  I had been looking forward to this event for months especially since I had never been to a book signing before and (more importantly) I absolutely love the books I've read by this talented author.

Brandon Sanderson was on tour promoting his newest book, The Alloy of Law.

It's always fun to have something personally signed, but what I enjoyed most about the evening was getting to know a little bit of Brandon Sanderson's personality.  He was funny and friendly.  He made an effort to give everyone time to ask questions in line as well as read to us some of his unpublished work and even do a question and answer session.  I'm twice as much of a fan now.

Brandon Sanderson is the dark-haired man with glasses sitting down in the background. 

Oh.  And he brought us cookies to have once we got through the line.  Butterscotch oatmeal cookies.  Mmm mmm!