We had such a wonderful and mellow Anniversary this year, it was really nice.
We had won a spot at Disneyland for their traditional Candlelight ceremony, and I was SO excited to see that it happened to be on our anniversary! It was for four so we invited my parents to come watch with us since they have never seen it. : )
The performance was just beautiful!! And we were able to sit nice and close, so we got a great view of all the performances. The only way you could get a seat is if you won an Annual Passholder slot, so that was pretty special for us Disneyland lovers. : )
{ another item checked off : ) }
This video is really worth watching!
It was just so beautiful! The last song on here is Silent Night, which they had the audience sing alone, as well as a soloist...in person, it just gave you chills it was so pretty!
After the show we split off to make our dinner reservations that Brody made for the two of us at Carthay Circle in California Adventure. The restaurant is done in old Hollywood glam and is stunning! We got there a bit early and enjoyed an appetizer in their downstairs lounge (the beef tacos below), I have been craving them again ever since. Easily one of my favorite things I have eaten at the resort! We asked to be seated outside, and had such a wonderful view of the Buena Vista Street Christmas tree....and then the fireworks!! : )
(below you can see from California Adventures tree to Disneylands tree) : )
Our waiter was so nice and offered to take the photo below, and I love how it came out! It rare that a "stranger" takes a good photo : )
More fireworks and view : )
After dinner we strolled through the parks enjoying the Christmas decorations and headed to Napa Rose, in the Grand Californian Hotel for their "World's Famous Hot Chocolate". It was an hour before they were to close, and the lounge was almost empty. We got a perfect spot right in front of the fire (which you could really feel it's warmth, so perfect for a chilly night) in these big comfy chairs. It was so lovely to sit there in that setting enjoying the hot chocolate and little doughnuts. And let us tell you, that really is the worlds best hot chocolate!! It's a little thick and rich, but in such a great way!
It was a perfect anniversary evening, and another wonderful December 11th memory! : )
