See you in 3 Disney.

Our very last day at Disneyland went by way too fast. We had to check in for our flight at 10:20, so we didn't end up in the park until 11:30. Because we got there so late, it seemed like time sped by quicker. And before I knew it, it was 3:44 and even though I had 7 hours, I felt like everything was going by like a blur. 

We started our day at Tomorrowland. I brought my student council sweater, bought a Thor pin, and was ready to meet Thor for the second time. Then to find out Thor and Captain America weren't even there. I cried. Real tears. That's how much I love the Avengers. 

It's crazy to think about that in the 1960s Disney had "real" mermaids in this little lagoon that now is the finding nemo ride. Man. Let's go back to those days please! 

This freaking storm trooper. I hate him. So we were sitting behind the Jedi Training Academy show, we saw Darth Vader and these storm troopers. So I took this picture, and then he kept walking, right as he's walking back, he jumped at pointed his gun at me. I screamed and jumped 3 feet back. Granted I made everyone around me laugh and made their whole entire day, but my goodness I died. 

This is Lillian. She's cute and she's the one who's most like me. She's going to do great things. And that snaggle tooth smile is pretty cute isn't it. 

I really regret not buying this hat. Also holy dang my hair is getting long!! (You can tell it's almost midnight.) 

I spy with my little eye, the sparkly and beautiful Sleeping Beauty castle. The sad thing is that 2 years ago I thought the castle was huge! But now it's like it's shrunk down in size, it's like the magic is gone, I want to cry because now I'm growing up, and I'm not ready. 

We really like Tower of Terror. It's a really bad addiction. 

Toy Story Mania is my favorite ride. I love it, it's definitely worth the wait, remember that. We got to go twice in a row! 

As the trip came to an end, I realized one thing. This was my last trip to Disneyland before my mission. Granted, we're going to Disney World right before I leave on my mission, but not even Disney World can compete with the memories I have of Disneyland. 

My first time going with my family of 5 people, opening that little present with a princess skirt inside of it and my mom telling me where we're going. My second time going when I was 10 with my grandparents, my grandma's brother and my cousin Dallas. Oh man the pictures from that trip, let's appreciate puberty for a second.

My third time going when I was 13 with my sister Jordyn, and my grandparents once again. 

My fourth time with my entire family for Christmas and my grandparents surprising us at the hotel and me crying when I saw them. That trip is one that I will always look back on. It was the first time for my 2 little sisters. It was when I was going through something, and realized that I wasn't headed in the direction I needed to be headed. 

My fifth time going with all my family, my grandparents and my best friend. All of the giggles, holding hands with my sisters, and staying up way past my bedtime.

I'm going to miss the castle, the feeling of being transported to a place where I belong, the smell of a Disneyland churro, hearing people scream on the rides, seeing little girls light up when they see their favorite princess, but most importantly knowing that Disneyland is my happy place. 

I know I'll be back there soon, but for now I bid farewell to my childhood and teenage years spent at the happiest place on earth.