Christmas Day in Disneyland

We didn't make it to the park by 7:00 a.m. but got in @ 7:40 a.m. and were able to get on a few rides in the morning while it was still not very busy. Also, we were waiting for Tyler to call us. Around 11:00 we decided to go to IHOP for breakfast and our Christmas meal. IHOP was packed and we were hungry so it was a great breakfast, especially the pumpkin and caramel pancakes. After a afternoon nap we spent the day park hopping. Daddy was anxious to ride California Screamin (since day 1) but the loop didn't sit too well with his stomach. We were going to ride Splash Mountain again but never got around to it so took all our poncho's and stuff out of our bags. That night, we stood on Main Street to watch the fireworks show and it started to pour. We quickly went into the Emporium and purchased some poncho's and then headed out to A Small World, which is so beautiful for the holidays. There was a huge line because of the rain, and many of the rides had been closed but we slowly made our way forward, avoiding the inside line as it takes about three times longer. Afterwards we were going to end with Pirates and Haunted Mansion but both were closed and so we just called it good instead of waiting around for rides to reopen.
We also saw the Praise to Lincoln show on main street, which gave us all chills. We have decided that we want to see this each time.
The best part of the day was talking to Tyler. He called in the afternoon and after talking to me for @ 30 minutes had to go because his phone was dying but was going to call again that night. We were in line for the train on Main Street but decided it was going to take too long and so got out of line and that is when Tyler called the second time. We sat on a bench by the train station and talked to him. He is doing well and making the best of things. It was good to hear his voice although he was not too happy with us that we went a second time to Disneyland without him. Now we have to pick him up, go to Hawaii, and then Disney World in 2012. Better start saving up.