Walt's Barn

This post has been sitting as a draft for several months and I have no idea why!!

Last summer we explored a local hidden gem...Walt's Barn!

Walt's Barn is every Disney Fans dream. 

Located in Griffith Park and not far from the Disney Studios in Burbank, California!

What is Walt's Barn you ask?

Quoting their website:

"Today, Walt's Barn is a living showcase of Walt's passion for railroading. Operated by the non-profit Carolwood Foundation, Walt's Barn is filled with trains of all scales, many of which were donated to the Foundation by his animators and friends that shared his hobby. Many of Walt's personal items and tools are on display and he even hand-made all of the work benches"

As a Disney fan this place was magical! Seeing all the Disney trinkets and learning about Disney history was awesome! 

The kids on the other hand would rather have gone to Disneyland but they did enjoy the mini train rides next door!

If you find yourself in Southern California, I highly recommend visiting this little piece of Disney history!

The Barn is open the third Sunday of each month from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Admission(donations are accepted) and parking are free.

Enjoy all the photos...

The pin collector in me couldn't leave without adding this pin to my collection!

xoxo

Jocelyn

a family that Disney's together

I have been lucky to have a Disneyland annual pass for the last 13 plus years! The girls and I to the park at the very least once a month. We love it and despite the many times we have gone, the girls never tire of the magical place!

For my husbands birthday this past February we surprised him with a pass of his own! Since than we have already had quite the fun and random trips to the park! 

I love going to the parks dress in our Disney gear because where else would I wear my mouse gear!

Disney gear can add up for a family! So I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to find all of us gear at H&M and it didn't hurt my wallet one bit!

Donald shirt for Dad for $17.99 (sold in stores)

 Vintage Minnie shirt for Mom for $12.99

Minnie shirt for the Girls sold in a two pack for $14.99

Mickey t-shirt for the little guys sold in a two pack for $9.99 (on sale now)

In the next couple days I will be sharing what I take with me to the parks! So stay tuned :)

xoxo

Jocelyn

Minnie + Mickey Mouse party favors

The party favors for Charlotte's birthday party were easily my favorite part of the party prep. They were quick and easy to pull off and the kids loved them! 

I bought the kraft paper bags from Hobby Lobby and glued the Mickey + Minnie cut outs from Dimenchon's Delightful Designs on them and voila a completely custom favor bag.

The kiddos went home with a custom Mickey Mouse coloring book, Mickey/Minnie Ears, gummie snacks and a custom cookie. 

The custom Mickey Mouse coloring books are from Dixie Delights Blog on Etsy and they were such a big hit with the littles :) If you haven't check out Amanda's blog you absolutely have to and if your a fellow disney lover you won't be disappointed!

The Mickey and Minnie ears were a steal from Amazon! 

And I can never have a party with custom cookies from Mpressive Creations!

xoxo

Jocelyn 

minnie + mickey mouse party

Earlier this month we celebrated a few birthdays, including my sweet little Charlotte's second birthday!

Considering shes only seen a few episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse yet her love for Minnie and Mickey runs deep. So when it came to her party I knew what theme we had to do! Because of the location of her party I could only do so much in terms of decorations so I had to get creative. The party favor bags and cake served as the focal point of the party. Simple yet so effective. I loved how everything turned out and so the birthday girl!

I forgot my camera at home so my cell pictures will have to do :)

Party details:

Charlotte's onesie is from My Charming Charlotte on Etsy

Charlotte's crown is from Little Blue Olive on Etsy

Party favor bags diy project made with paper bags from Hobby Lobby and Minnie and Mickey cut outs from Dimenchons Designs on Etsy

Cake and cupcakes from my local market

Custom cookies from local baker Mpressivecreations

Invitation from Mallory Hope Design on Etsy

Glitter "2" birthday candle from Home Adventures on Etsy

Big Number 2 with Mickey ears diy project made with paper mache number from Hobby Lobby and ears made from black card stock

Banner with Charlotte's name made with scrapbook paper and kraft paper banner from Hobby Lobby

 xoxo

Jocelyn