The Happiest Place On Earth

It was a giant step into Tomorrow Land to remember the good times of yesterday. Going back to Disneyland.

Walking into the Magic Kingdom was like turning back the hands of time. We'd finish riding the Matterhorn and get right back in line to go again. The Autopia was a great excuse to play bumper cars. I don't know how I always ended up being the "bumpee." Leroy's big laugh following every crash into my car.

There was only one ride we didn't go on. "It's a Small World." Leroy got stuck on it once and after listening to the theme song over and over, he swore he'd never go back!

When we left the park that night, almost 24 years ago, we both realized it hadn't been just a great time together. It had been the beginning of our time together.

So there I was, at the gates of "the happiest place on earth," remembering the double scoop ice cream cones, the Monte Cristo sandwiches, the mouse ears, the laughs, the healthy, happy parts of two people who had so much fun together for so many years.

Thanks, Mickey, it was great to be back!

-- Laurie

7:00 AM ET | 11-17-2008 | permalink

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