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Linnie The Pooh

02-09-2008, 05:48 PM

I turned 40 this year. Kind of a milestone. So we were talking about what we should do for my 40th. Before I get too much further, for those of you who are new, I’ll introduce ourselves.

Me: Linnie, 40, I don’t really know how to describe myself. I’m pretty quirky. Other than that, I don’t really know so I’ll just tell you some things I like. I like crocheting and doing crafts, but mostly crocheting. I like to play the piano and have played since I was 9. I love to read books and learn things. ;)

Buzz: my DH of 14 years. He’s 41 years old. He’s kind of loud, boisterous and a real go getter. Everything I’m not so I guess you could say that opposites attract. In our case, it’s worked for us. I think we’re in it for the long haul. We’re pretty compatible and seem to be the zig when the other zags. :cool2:

Trey: our 8 year little boy, aka Moan Boy. He has a neurological disability that is similar to autism. It primarily affects his communication ability. He’s very sweet and cuddly and loves to be snuggled with. He loves Super Mario and is a whiz at playing that game. :cloud9:

LeeAndra: our 6 year old little girl, aka Loud Girl. She’s a shy, quiet child when outside of the house, but at home, she’s quite loud and outspoken. She’s excellent at gymnastics and playing soccer. She loves Super Mario too and is very good at playing, but the ghost houses and castles still scare her a little bit. :cutie:

We love Disney and always do a Disney World trip in the fall. We’re DVC members and live for these trips! It really helps Trey to make progress for some reason and we just have a great time in Florida!

So --for Buzz’s 40th last year, we had a party. It was a lot of fun. When we started discussing mine, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I didn’t really want a party-I guess I’m not much of a party person. I don’t like being the center of attention so we started thinking of other options.

We live in Montana so we thought of going snowmobiling. That is awesome. We went for our honey moon and that was the last time I’d gone. Excellent idea. However, due to our little Moan Boy’s disability, he doesn’t like to go outside after dark during non-Daylight Savings Time hours. During DST, he’s fine, but during the fall, winter and early spring, forget it. Half of the fun of snowmobiling is taking the night runs. Also a huge concern, what if the kids hate it? Then we’re stuck in a hotel room for a week doing nothing because there is nothing to do in the place we snowmobile except snowmobile. We nixed that idea. Too many variables and unknowns.

Option number 2-something we used to do when our DD was first born. Drive to Disneyland!! We did this after 9/11 as I was too afraid to fly and really didn’t want to bring a baby and a toddler on the plane. Trey was quite challenging at that point and DD was sooo little. Buzz is no help with babies and I didn’t want to get on a flying tube in the sky only to have them freak out for several hours with me frantically trying to pacify them. So we drove to DL instead of flying to WDW.

We have very fond memories of our 2 trips to DL. DD even took her first steps on our first trip to DL. We had a really good time on both trips. Only snag this time is, again, Moan Boy. He needs to know how much time until something is over or until the next event is. I don’t want to drive from Montana to California listening to him constantly asking how much time til we get to the next hotel. Idea nixed.

Back to the party idea. We looked at a few options. Nixed. Not into it. :sad2:

It is now November 2007 and I am 2 months away from the big 40. Buzz’s mom and her husband are in town and I’m chatting with Buzz while they’re out walking about our neighborhood. They’re awesome people btw! So, I mentioned the kids get a spring break this year-something that hasn’t happened in our school district in awhile. Buzz was going to be out of town that week. Geeeeez. I said, “I don’t want to be stuck at home for a week with the kids. Maybe I’ll take them somewhere.” Then I said in a very offhand fashion, “Why don’t we FLY to Disneyland? Could you get out of your trip?” Buzz loved the idea and spent the rest of the day making arrangements! He got out of his trip and made arrangements for ours!! :banana:

So we’re on our way to Disneyland!! I made the countdown chart. It’s our tradition. I make a countdown chart every year-it’s become a great way to alert Trey to how many days are left until our trip. He is a little resistant to the idea of another trip. He loves school and would rather be there. This is also a first for us. He usually hates school, but this year, he has a great teacher that likes him-in fact she said the whole school enjoys Trey. Awesome!

Loud Girl-well, she’s always up for an adventure. Especially after I told her I’d get her a Sponge Bob game for her Game Boy. She’s in. And she’s the one putting stickers on the countdown everyday. She’s a very take-charge type of girl. :thumbsup2

Buzz and I are definitely excited for this trip. I really don’t know the details of it. My job is to just pack for me and the kids and be ready by the date Buzz tells me. I do know we’re staying at the Disney’s Grand Californian and we think we’ll have an awesome time!!

I usually start packing 2 months before our trips, but I haven't packed a dog gone thing yet. Haven't even got the suitcases out. We're 24 days out right now so I better git crackin'. :yay:

Montana Disney Fan

02-09-2008, 05:49 PM

First!! :banana:

beckanoah

02-09-2008, 05:56 PM

Second! Man, when I followed the link over, it made me log in! Stooopid thing!

beckanoah

02-09-2008, 05:59 PM

Partay!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-09-2008, 06:01 PM

Partay!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Yeah! This is a "Mod-Free" Zone!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

ncsjodi

02-09-2008, 06:03 PM

Yea Linnie!!!!

Can't wait to read of your DL adventures. Never been there, but would love to go sometime!

beckanoah

02-09-2008, 06:04 PM

Disneyland ROCKS! In 8 days, I rode Soarin at LEAST 25 times!

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-09-2008, 06:08 PM

I'm here! The party can start now! :banana: ;)

Disneyolic

02-09-2008, 06:23 PM

Yup ... I'm here! But when the heck did you write that Linnie? It says it is now November 2007. Is there some sort of time warp in Montana? Makes sense to me.

Lintasare

02-09-2008, 06:35 PM

Alright...actually got a comment on the first page of the thread. Go me!

I have tried and tried again to get my sister to agree to a DL trip but no dice. It is WDW or nothing.

beckanoah

02-09-2008, 06:54 PM

Yup ... I'm here! But when the heck did you write that Linnie? It says it is now November 2007. Is there some sort of time warp in Montana? Makes sense to me.

I think that's when they decided to "do Disneyland" for her birthday. LOL

But :rotfl: about the timewarp!

blue_river

02-09-2008, 07:44 PM

Hiya Linnie :wave2:

I'm glad to see you started your own TR!!!

Looking forward to reading it later :woohoo:

Family time for us tonight, we're watching Harry Potter :3dglasses
(even though we've already seen it)

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DARuss

02-09-2008, 08:06 PM

I'm here. Great start. Don't thing that is fair Buzz being first. I have this funny suspision that he was next to you when you were starting the thread. :confused3

I've been to WDW 6 times but never been to the west coast. Can't wait. I did learn a few things from the man report (like the awsome margaritas at CJs). Hope to learn a few things about DL in case we decide to go that way. May have to wait for the DVC at GC. popcorn::

Also enjoyed you and buzz on the reports.:rolleyes1

And me too on the first page, WOW. How lucky am I. :banana:

Linnie The Pooh

02-09-2008, 08:15 PM

First!! :banana:

:sad2:

Second! Man, when I followed the link over, it made me log in! Stooopid thing!

That is stooopid!! :headache:

Partay!:cheer2: :cheer2:

:cheer2: back at ya!!

Yeah! This is a "Mod-Free" Zone!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Uh oh, fasten your seat belts-this could be a rough ride Kids!

Yea Linnie!!!!

Can't wait to read of your DL adventures. Never been there, but would love to go sometime!

It's awesome!! :hug:

Disneyland ROCKS! In 8 days, I rode Soarin at LEAST 25 times!

Wow!! That's cool!! I wonder how many times we can ride it! Probably not that many, but maybe close!!

I'm here! The party can start now! :banana: ;)

Let's get it started! :woohoo:

Yup ... I'm here! But when the heck did you write that Linnie? It says it is now November 2007. Is there some sort of time warp in Montana? Makes sense to me.

Sheesh, DM am I going to have explain my posts to you on this thread?! What I meant was we kicked around all those ideas for all of last year and "It's now November" as in we were talking about my b-day in November, but in reality when I wrote that it was January. Sorry for the confusion, I'll try not to be such a fancy writer in the future! J/K. I'm listening to Buzz squeak his way through Guitar Hero. Gets me a little on edge. :scared:

Alright...actually got a comment on the first page of the thread. Go me!

I have tried and tried again to get my sister to agree to a DL trip but no dice. It is WDW or nothing.

Aw, that's too bad. DL is excellent. They have tons of the same attractions and they're all a lot closer together than WDW-not as much walking!

I think that's when they decided to "do Disneyland" for her birthday. LOL

But :rotfl: about the timewarp!

:thumbsup2 You're gud! Don't have to do no explaining to you! (That time warp thing was funny!)

Hiya Linnie :wave2:

I'm glad to see you started your own TR!!!

Looking forward to reading it later :woohoo:

Family time for us tonight, we're watching Harry Potter :3dglasses
(even though we've already seen it)

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Enjoy the movie and family night! popcorn:: Family time is awesome. Maybe not with my family, but that's another topic altogether....

Linnie The Pooh

02-09-2008, 08:17 PM

Oh, I wanted to add we put our Countdown Chart on the wall in the kids' bathrom. Kind of an odd place, but we wanted it somewhere were they'd see it everyday. It seems to be working-they know exactly how many days until we leave.

If anyone wants me to send them postcards from DL, just give me a PM and consider it done!

scottny

02-09-2008, 08:49 PM

I am here. Can't wait as I have not been there in 14 years.

Montana Disney Fan

02-09-2008, 08:53 PM

We are definitely going to LOOK at the DVC at GCV. ::yes::

ncsjodi

02-09-2008, 09:20 PM

We are definitely going to LOOK at the DVC at GCV. ::yes::

Let's face it, you'll sell the Hummer and buy 250 points there too!

HomeschoolMama

02-09-2008, 11:29 PM

I'm here, but I can't stay right now. I'll be back to read. :goodvibes

carrieannie

02-09-2008, 11:31 PM

I`m here Linnie! Great start! Great writing! I thought you were actually going to drive again this time! :scared1: Good to know your flying. how long is the drive? :confused3

I would of been here sooner ,but I had to work tonite. I was all excited and ready to get on the DIS after work, I made my first margarita in a week, :woohoo: was geeting ready at the computer and Sam knocked it over!! :mad: ahhhh,,Dont mess with my margaritas!!! o-well,,looking forward to the pictures from DL. I dont really know anything about it, so this will be good!!v

Goofster57

02-10-2008, 04:56 AM

Hey LtP,

Glad to see you started your report.

You guys made the right choice for your birthday.

Have you guys seen the Grand California before?

What airport are you guys flying into?

DisneyJo

02-10-2008, 07:34 AM

Woohoo it's started, I've never read a DL TR so this will be great :yay:

Shmu

02-10-2008, 09:21 AM

Count me in on this report. I have never been to DL. We plan on going with some friends of ours in a couple of years. I'll be taking notes.popcorn::

jcc0621

02-10-2008, 11:29 AM

I turned 40 this year.

Welcome to the club:goodvibes

We did this after 9/11 as I was too afraid to fly and really didn’t want to bring a baby and a toddler on the plane.

The Christmas after 9/11 Jim and I flew to Disneyland. It was a little nerve wracking, expecially since our original flight number was the one that was the Boston to LA flight used in 9/11:sad2:

I do know we’re staying at the Disney’s Grand Californian and we think we’ll have an awesome time!!

Can't wait for pics of this. I saw the hotel, but not the rooms, etc....:yay:

I usually start packing 2 months before our trips, but I haven't packed a dog gone thing yet. Haven't even got the suitcases out. We're 24 days out right now so I better git crackin'. :yay:

Get packing girl:eek:

GeminiAngel

02-10-2008, 12:13 PM

Yea! Linnie's report! DLR is our home away from home. I love WDW, its just I've been to DLR about a gizillion times. I get the warm fuzzies when were there. Our first traditional ride is always POTC. Unless its closed :rotfl:
If that's the case then Matterhorn is first.

camelotcats

02-10-2008, 12:56 PM

Dude, I'm late! But I'm here.

The November after 9/11 we flew from NYC to Las Vegas. We weren't scared or anything, since security was so tight. My BIL had been in the twin towers that day, and he was flying with us. he said, if he had been neant to die, it would have been that day, so we were fine. Fuzzy logic, but it worked to clam the hysterical lady down who was sitting next to him on the plane. :lmao:

Dedicated to DM:

It's Just a jump to the left....
And then a step to the RIIIIGHT
Put your hands on your hips
And bring your knees in TIIIGHT
But it's the pelvic Thrust
That really Drives you insaaaane
Let's do the time warp AGAIN!!!
Let's do the Time Warp AGAIN!!!

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Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 01:15 PM

Dedicated to DM:

It's Just a jump to the left....
And then a step to the RIIIIGHT
Put your hands on your hips
And bring your knees in TIIIGHT
But it's the pelvic Thrust
That really Drives you insaaaane
Let's do the time warp AGAIN!!!
Let's do the Time Warp AGAIN!!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance011.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)Okay ... thanks, I guess. Am I supposed to know where that came from? :confused3

Goofster57

02-10-2008, 01:23 PM

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 01:26 PM

Rocky Horror? Never seen it.

DARuss

02-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Rocky Horror? Never seen it.

Ummmm, us 40 somethings may be starting to date ourselves. I have seen this one at midnight too. :banana: :banana:

Then :sick:

camelotcats

02-10-2008, 01:34 PM

Rocky Horror? Never seen it.

You're deprived, then. :sad2:

Linnie The Pooh

02-10-2008, 02:19 PM

I am here. Can't wait as I have not been there in 14 years.

Glad to have you! :thumbsup2

Let's face it, you'll sell the Hummer and buy 250 points there too!

That probably won't happen. I don't drive it much anymore b/c Buzz has a hissy fit about keeping the wheels clean, but I'm not ready to sell it yet. Believe it or not, Buzz has mentioned selling it, but I won't let him!!

I'm here, but I can't stay right now. I'll be back to read. :goodvibes

Hurry back! :goodvibes I might be posting some pictures later...

I`m here Linnie! Great start! Great writing! I thought you were actually going to drive again this time! :scared1: Good to know your flying. how long is the drive? :confused3

I would of been here sooner ,but I had to work tonite. I was all excited and ready to get on the DIS after work, I made my first margarita in a week, :woohoo: was geeting ready at the computer and Sam knocked it over!! :mad: ahhhh,,Dont mess with my margaritas!!! o-well,,looking forward to the pictures from DL. I dont really know anything about it, so this will be good!!v

Did you make yourself another one? The drive is long b/c we do it in 6 hour intervals. We stay at West Yellowstone the first night, Provo the second, Vegas the third, then we drive in the 4th day. I'm not up to that-especially with Trey constantly asking how much time is left.

Hey LtP,

Glad to see you started your report.

You guys made the right choice for your birthday.

Have you guys seen the Grand California before?

What airport are you guys flying into?

Buzz said the airport is Ontario. We've never seen the GC before. We are thinking of buying DVC points. I got an inheritance from my grandma and I am very resistant to spending any of it, but would spend it on this if we like it. I'm pretty sure we will like it-it sounds amazing!! This might be a new tradition for us every spring.

Woohoo it's started, I've never read a DL TR so this will be great :yay:

I hope it will be good. This is my first TR that I've done by myself ever.

Count me in on this report. I have never been to DL. We plan on going with some friends of ours in a couple of years. I'll be taking notes.popcorn::

I told Buzz I'll need to take notes for the TR. I have such a poor memory. I'll have to use his lap top or something. We used to take notebooks, but I'd get a sore wrist from all that writing.

Welcome to the club:goodvibes
The Christmas after 9/11 Jim and I flew to Disneyland. It was a little nerve wracking, expecially since our original flight number was the one that was the Boston to LA flight used in 9/11:sad2:

Can't wait for pics of this. I saw the hotel, but not the rooms, etc....:yay:
Get packing girl:eek:

:scared1: Yikes. That is scary. I think I might start packing today. If I have enough energy that is. Well, that might be shooting too high-maybe I'll just get a shopping list going...

Yea! Linnie's report! DLR is our home away from home. I love WDW, its just I've been to DLR about a gizillion times. I get the warm fuzzies when were there. Our first traditional ride is always POTC. Unless its closed :rotfl:
If that's the case then Matterhorn is first.

The Matterhorn was closed when we went last time because there was an accident and someone died on it. So I've never ridden it but if it isn't closed this time, we're all going on it. What happened if I remember right, was someone got off the ride and crushed between cars or something. I love their POTC there-I think there's a restaurant in there isn't there? I'd love to eat there. POTC always makes me hungry for tacos b/c in WDW it's right across from that taco place.

Dude, I'm late! But I'm here.

The November after 9/11 we flew from NYC to Las Vegas. We weren't scared or anything, since security was so tight. My BIL had been in the twin towers that day, and he was flying with us. he said, if he had been neant to die, it would have been that day, so we were fine. Fuzzy logic, but it worked to clam the hysterical lady down who was sitting next to him on the plane. :lmao:

That's how I look at it too-if it's meant to happen, it will and there's nothing you can do to get out of it.

Better late than never, Dude!!

I've never seen Rocky Horror!! :headache: Am I the only one???

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-10-2008, 02:33 PM

I've never seen Rocky Horror either Linnie.

beckanoah

02-10-2008, 02:36 PM

Hey Lin, I've never seen Rocky Horror either.

The Blue Bayou is inside Pirates of the Caribbean. We ate there last summer. The Monte Cristo (at lunch or even late lunch (3 ish) is GREAT. However, it is DARK in there. There's a single candle on the table. You've mentioned Moan Boy isn't big on dark, so just thought I'd let you know. My "loudish girl" a lot like Moan Boy though loved it! I'm in the beginning stages of getting her diagnosed (with Asperger's and sensory I believe).

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 02:39 PM

Buzz said the airport is Ontario.I've flown into Ontario Airport many times! I have a lot of family near there.

I've never seen Rocky Horror!! :headache: Am I the only one???:sad2: Did you not read that I have never seen it? :confused3

OhMari

02-10-2008, 02:39 PM

Yeah! This is a "Mod-Free" Zone!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

:mad: Hey!

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 02:41 PM

:mad: Hey!

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.Hey! Get back over to your side of the boards! How can we have any fun whilst you're peeking in on us? :rotfl2:

carrieannie

02-10-2008, 02:48 PM

YEA!! The gangs all here!!
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carrieannie

02-10-2008, 02:50 PM

Glad to have you! :thumbsup2

Did you make yourself another one?

Does a bear poop in the woods? :rotfl2:

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 02:51 PM

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Linnie The Pooh

02-10-2008, 04:50 PM

I've never seen Rocky Horror either Linnie.

:thumbsup2
Hey Lin, I've never seen Rocky Horror either.

The Blue Bayou is inside Pirates of the Caribbean. We ate there last summer. The Monte Cristo (at lunch or even late lunch (3 ish) is GREAT. However, it is DARK in there. There's a single candle on the table. You've mentioned Moan Boy isn't big on dark, so just thought I'd let you know. My "loudish girl" a lot like Moan Boy though loved it! I'm in the beginning stages of getting her diagnosed (with Asperger's and sensory I believe).

Thanks for the tip-we'll probably skip it, but it sure looks like a neat place to eat. Trey's got sensory issues too. Makes life interesting.
I've flown into Ontario Airport many times! I have a lot of family near there.

:sad2: Did you not read that I have never seen it? :confused3

I guess I did not read that. :blush:

:mad: Hey!

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.

I know-I always laugh at him for that!!

Does a bear poop in the woods? :rotfl2:

:lmao:

Linnie The Pooh

02-10-2008, 04:58 PM

jcc0621

02-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Sleeping Beauty:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_005.jpg

Awww, Buzz you like an angel :angel: and we all now pictures don't lie:rolleyes1

camelotcats

02-10-2008, 06:03 PM

Here's a picture I took of Buzz a few weeks ago. He was taking a nap! I snuck up on him. I thought the flash would wake him up, but it didn't. I had forgotten about it until going through my pictures on my camera.

Sleeping Beauty:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/th_Misc_pics_005.jpg

Awww...poor sleepy Buzz....

I love your bedroom linen set. We have one that's champagne pink and beige from Ethan allen, but it never seems to make it onto the bed, as I am really bad about making the beds, unless we go away. :confused3

Lintasare

02-10-2008, 06:05 PM

Here's a picture I took of Buzz a few weeks ago. He was taking a nap! I snuck up on him. I thought the flash would wake him up, but it didn't. I had forgotten about it until going through my pictures on my camera.

Sleeping Beauty:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_005.jpg

Awwwwwwwwwwww how cute. Almost makes me want to pinch his cheeks...almost. And I love your bed linens.

pssst...my PTR is up now.

ncsjodi

02-10-2008, 06:14 PM

Very cute, Linnie. They always look like angels when they're sleeping, don't they? Then, you let your guard down and they wake up and you're not prepared for the havoc they're going to cause... :confused3

Montana Disney Fan

02-10-2008, 07:03 PM

Let's face it, you'll sell the Hummer and buy 250 points there too!

The Hummer ain't goin nowhere. It's the best Mother's Day Gift I've ever received. :banana:

Besides, it's paid for. ::yes::

Hey LtP,

Glad to see you started your report.

You guys made the right choice for your birthday.

Have you guys seen the Grand California before?

What airport are you guys flying into?

Ontario and No we've never stayed there.

:mad: Hey!

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.

I shouldn't have ANY points! :mad: :angel:

Here's a picture I took of Buzz a few weeks ago. He was taking a nap! I snuck up on him. I thought the flash would wake him up, but it didn't. I had forgotten about it until going through my pictures on my camera.

Sleeping Beauty:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_005.jpg

I don't remember this! :mad: I never nap. :rolleyes1

Very cute, Linnie. They always look like angels when they're sleeping, don't they? Then, you let your guard down and they wake up and you're not prepared for the havoc they're going to cause... :confused3

Happy Hollis Havoc is what they call me. ::yes:: :smokin:

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 07:06 PM

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.

I shouldn't have ANY points! :mad: :angel:You dope!

Montana Disney Fan

02-10-2008, 07:07 PM

Ooops, I guess Marisa said POSTS, not POINTS. :blush:

Pass the wine!! :banana:

I've got almost 4k posts. That's quite a bit!

I actually joined the DIS in 1997 but they reset it in 1999 so I had to join again. I've been coming here for 11 years!

It used to be called DisneyInfo.com. They changed to wdwinfo.com in 99.

Our first trip together was in 97 and I was researching hard.

As many times as I've been, I still don't know very much. Wassup wit dat? :scratchin:

Montana Disney Fan

02-10-2008, 07:08 PM

You dope!

Hey! :mad:

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 07:08 PM

As many times as I've been, I still don't know very much. Wassup wit dat? :scratchin:
Cause you live by your own rulz Buzz ... and your in your room before it's dark!

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 07:11 PM

Hey! :mad:
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carrieannie

02-10-2008, 07:13 PM

OOHHH! Thats a sweet picture, he looks like a big cuddly lug! I hope you put the camera down and climb in with him. :love:

Linnie The Pooh

02-10-2008, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the compliments of our linen set. Buzz picked it out. We actually bought an extra set so if this one wears out, we'll have a back up! That Buzz-always thinking.

I didn't crawl in with him-I should've, but I'm too immature to think of something like that!

I ran out of the room giggling, trying not to wake him up. Pleased with myself that I took his picture while he was sleeping. :banana: I'm pretty childish! :blush: I like to think that it just adds to the magic that is Linnie!!

OhMari

02-10-2008, 09:00 PM

Hey! Get back over to your side of the boards! How can we have any fun whilst you're peeking in on us? :rotfl2:

Can I play if I sign in under my dh user name? He's the one that actually wants to go to California and go hiking in the mountains and red woods. He told me he would throw a day trip to Disneyland in. I told him I need at least 3 days for disneyland, so I put a crimp in his plans.

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-10-2008, 09:02 PM

Can I play if I sign in under my dh user name?

:laughing: Very sneaky. ;)

Disneyolic

02-10-2008, 09:16 PM

Can I play if I sign in under my dh user name? He's the one that actually wants to go to California and go hiking in the mountains and red woods. He told me he would throw a day trip to Disneyland in. I told him I need at least 3 days for disneyland, so I put a crimp in his plans.
Just make up a fake name. I think a lot of people do that ... :rolleyes1

mrsksomeday

02-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Hi Linnie, just found your link. You are off to a great start!! I can't wait to read more!

cmp1111

02-10-2008, 10:27 PM

Hi Linnie!

I love DL. I have an aunt who lives in Southern California, and I used to get to go stay with her. But, my last trip was in 1997. :sad2: DCA wasn't there yet.

Anywho, I'm in! :upsidedow

blue_river

02-10-2008, 10:28 PM

I turned 40 this year. Kind of a milestone. So we were talking about what we should do for my 40th.

I'm looking forward to freedom 45 :banana:

We live in Montana so we thought of going snowmobiling. That is awesome.

I love it too. One winter, in the evening, I took the snowmobile out for a ride by myself on a trail in the bush. I went off the track and the stupid machine got stuck. It was so heavy and I had a very hard time lifting it out of the rut. Hooboy...it was a very scary scary moment for me :scared1:

Never went alone in the bush again. :sad2:

“Why don’t we FLY to Disneyland? Could you get out of your trip?” Buzz loved the idea and spent the rest of the day making arrangements! He got out of his trip and made arrangements for ours!! :banana:

:woohoo: Best 40th Birthday present that I can think of!!!!!

So we’re on our way to Disneyland!! I made the countdown chart. It’s our tradition. I make a countdown chart every year-it’s become a great way to alert Trey to how many days are left until our trip. He is a little resistant to the idea of another trip. He loves school and would rather be there. This is also a first for us. He usually hates school, but this year, he has a great teacher that likes him-in fact she said the whole school enjoys Trey. Awesome!

Can't wait to see the chart :upsidedow

Happy to hear Trey is enjoying school this year :hug:

I usually start packing 2 months before our trips, but I haven't packed a dog gone thing yet. Haven't even got the suitcases out. We're 24 days out right now so I better git crackin'. :yay:

How come??? I'm guessing you've just been too busy :laundy:

blue_river

02-10-2008, 10:37 PM

Yeah! This is a "Mod-Free" Zone!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

::yes:: :banana:

Buzz said the airport is Ontario.

Are ya sure you're going to California and not Canada :rolleyes1

I've never seen Rocky Horror!! :headache: Am I the only one???

I haven't either :confused3

:mad: Hey!

Did I ever tell you Buzz that I am impressed that you are a long time member and you really don't have that many posts.

That's cause he found a buddy :upsidedow

Hey! Get back over to your side of the boards! How can we have any fun whilst you're peeking in on us? :rotfl2:

:rotfl2:

Here's a picture I took of Buzz a few weeks ago. He was taking a nap! I snuck up on him. I thought the flash would wake him up, but it didn't. I had forgotten about it until going through my pictures on my camera.

Sleeping Beauty:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_005.jpg

Awww....cute :goodvibes

Ooops, I guess Marisa said POSTS, not POINTS. :blush:

:sad2:

I've got almost 4k posts. That's quite a bit!

I have 7k now!!!!! :woohoo:

Just make up a fake name. I think a lot of people do that ... :rolleyes1

:rotfl:

GeminiAngel

02-10-2008, 11:27 PM

Ontario airport? kinda far. Wondering why not LAX or John Wayne.
You also could have just flew into LAX and taken the airport shuttle to GCH.
No need to drive. unless your venturing out of the area. Linnie Be sure to go to city hall and get yurself a birthday sticker. Get treated like the princess you are princess:

tinkermell

02-11-2008, 12:12 AM

We must have a celeb in our midst. :cool2: You just started this thread yesterday, and look where it is. You have quite a following!! :dance3:

Looking forward to the rest!! :thumbsup2

Oh, and welcome to the DL side!!!!!! :welcome: party: :jumping1: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :rockband: :wave2:

GeminiAngel

02-11-2008, 01:45 AM

Disneyolic

02-11-2008, 08:50 AM

Goofster57

02-11-2008, 10:46 AM

Buzz said the airport is Ontario.

We've never seen the GC before.

Ontario and No we've never stayed there.

Ontario is supposed to be a good airport, I have never been there.
It is a bit farther then LAX

I think the two best airports for Disneyland are John Wayne or Long Beach

All three hotels "On Property" are really nice, the Grand California would be my pick :thumbsup2

I've flown into Ontario Airport

Man your arms must have been tired :rotfl2:

Does a bear poop in the woods? :rotfl2:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_005.jpg

Disneyolic

02-11-2008, 10:56 AM

Man your arms must have been tired :rotfl2:

I am amazed that you never went into professional comedy ... :rolleyes:

I am Disneyolic and I approve of Goofster's post.

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Goofster57

02-11-2008, 12:12 PM

We chose Ontario because it's smaller than LAX and had a better flight schedule. We arrive at 10 am! :banana:

Besides, it's only 10 minutes farther than LAX to DLR. Renting a car at Ontario is also a lot easier. ::yes::

I think you will find that the traffic from Ontario to Anaheim will be better then from LAX.

Just don't tell LtP about the Outlet Mall or Victoria Gardens Shopping Experiance that are located near by. :rotfl2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 12:17 PM

Just don't tell LtP about the Outlet Mall or Victoria Gardens Shopping Experiance that are located near by. :rotfl2:

Oh Great! :mad: Thanks Goof! :sad2:

Goofster57

02-11-2008, 12:22 PM

Oh Great! :mad: Thanks Goof! :sad2:

I did a short trip report on them, but don't worry Buzz I am sure she will never find it.

Hey LtP,
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1518069
Don't tell Buzz

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 12:50 PM

I did a short trip report on them, but don't worry Buzz I am sure she will never find it.

Hey LtP,
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1518069
Don't tell Buzz

:furious:

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 12:58 PM

:furious:

The mall even has your name in it!!! :rotfl2:

Goofster57

02-11-2008, 01:12 PM

The mall even has your name in it!!! :rotfl2:

Good catch Ed...

I don't care what Buzz says your OK :thumbsup2

DisneyJo

02-11-2008, 02:06 PM

Linnie who'd have thought Buzz could look cute ;) :rotfl:

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 03:16 PM

Linnie who'd have thought Buzz could look cute ;) :rotfl:

Hey! :mad:

Goofster57

02-11-2008, 03:31 PM

I thought he had a Hat?

Disneyolic

02-11-2008, 03:39 PM

Ontario Airport is not that far from Disneyland. Maybe not as close as LAX but it may be better in traffic ... just a teensy bit.

I think you will find that the traffic from Ontario to Anaheim will be better then from LAX.I already said that!

Linnie The Pooh

02-11-2008, 04:52 PM

Can I play if I sign in under my dh user name?

Absolutely-join in!!!

Just make up a fake name. I think a lot of people do that ... :rolleyes1

I've heard that too! Wonder who does that, DM!!:rolleyes1

Hi Linnie, just found your link. You are off to a great start!! I can't wait to read more!

Thanks and welcome!! :goodvibes

Hi Linnie!

I love DL. I have an aunt who lives in Southern California, and I used to get to go stay with her. But, my last trip was in 1997. :sad2: DCA wasn't there yet.

Anywho, I'm in! :upsidedow

You should go again!! DCA is awesome!! Welcome!! :yay:

I'm looking forward to freedom 45 :banana:
I love it too. One winter, in the evening, I took the snowmobile out for a ride by myself on a trail in the bush. I went off the track and the stupid machine got stuck. It was so heavy and I had a very hard time lifting it out of the rut. Hooboy...it was a very scary scary moment for me :scared1:

Never went alone in the bush again. :sad2:

Yikes! That's scary!! :scared1:

Can't wait to see the chart :upsidedow

Happy to hear Trey is enjoying school this year :hug:

The chart isn't like my usual ones-you'll see it-but it's a little different. I'm not sure I really like it.

Trey loves school-it takes a lot of stress off us!!

How come??? I'm guessing you've just been too busy :laundy:
No, I had a flu/sinus infection for the past month and have had absolutely no energy. :confused3 I just can't get going. All I want to do is sleep...

I think you will find that the traffic from Ontario to Anaheim will be better then from LAX.

Just don't tell LtP about the Outlet Mall or Victoria Gardens Shopping Experiance that are located near by. :rotfl2:

:headache: :headache: Oh man! I love that stuff!! Shopping is my life!! I know I won't get to go there though... Note to self: Start kissing up to Buzz...

I did a short trip report on them, but don't worry Buzz I am sure she will never find it.

Hey LtP,
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1518069
Don't tell Buzz

I'll never tell!! :angel:

Linnie who'd have thought Buzz could look cute ;) :rotfl:

I know!! I wonder if he was dreaming about chasing squirrels!!

Linnie The Pooh

02-11-2008, 04:55 PM

Linnie Be sure to go to city hall and get yurself a birthday sticker. Get treated like the princess you are princess:

Great idea!! Thanks!! :thumbsup2

We must have a celeb in our midst. :cool2: You just started this thread yesterday, and look where it is. You have quite a following!! :dance3:

Looking forward to the rest!! :thumbsup2

Oh, and welcome to the DL side!!!!!! :welcome: party: :jumping1: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :rockband: :wave2:

Aw shucks, heck fire, thanks! (I've been watching too much Beverly Hillbillies). Thank you and welcome to The Woman Report!!

Have you read the man report? If you haven't you should. These people are nuts! :rotfl2:

Well, a few of them are. I'm pretty normal... :upsidedow :lmao: Where's my Rubby???

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 05:00 PM

I know!! I wonder if he was dreaming about chasing squirrels!!

Was his leg twitching at the time? :rotfl2:

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 05:01 PM

News flash!!! David Cassidy is on Oprah tomorrow! Tuesday February 12th!!! :cheer2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 05:52 PM

I already said that!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Was his leg twitching at the time? :rotfl2:

::yes::

News flash!!! David Cassidy is on Oprah tomorrow! Tuesday February 12th!!! :cheer2:

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

Disneyolic

02-11-2008, 06:36 PM

News flash!!! David Cassidy is on Oprah tomorrow! Tuesday February 12th!!! :cheer2:

Hubba Hubba! I'm going to Matchbox 20 tomorrow night!!!

lisalonglash

02-11-2008, 07:53 PM

scottny

02-11-2008, 08:41 PM

News flash!!! David Cassidy is on Oprah tomorrow! Tuesday February 12th!!! :cheer2:

:confused3 why is that a newsflash??? will he be singing?

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 08:45 PM

:confused3 why is that a newsflash??? will he be singing?
Linnie loves D.C They saw him perform at Epcot during the F&W Fest. that will be in Buzz`s TR next year sometime. :rolleyes1

Montana Disney Fan

02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Linnie loves D.C They saw him perform at Epcot during the F&W Fest. that will be in Buzz`s TR next year sometime. :rolleyes1

That actually happens on our second to the last night so late in 2009 I should be posting it. :rotfl2:

Linnie The Pooh

02-11-2008, 09:00 PM

:flower3: Hiya Linnie:

You KNOW I had to subscribe to your pre-trippy! Thanks for your message to me in "that other" TR lol It's nice to know that others understand why it was hard to enjoy DISing when I didn't know if we were even going to WDW!

I hope you give that squirrel-chasing dude a kick in his thinning shorts the next time (and I'm guessing there WILL be a next time :rotfl2:) he posts something rude :rotfl: :lmao: :woohoo:

I'm looking forward to reading your updates - I'm excited for you and I know you'll have a fabtastic time! :banana:

Thanks Lisa! Maybe the thinner the shorts, the more it hurts!! :idea: And yup, you're right, he'll be posting rude things again so I better be warming up my kicking foot! He's hopeless. :sad2:

I'll be parked right in front of the tv tomorrow watching DC. I saw him on Biography a few weeks ago. It was great!! I hope I remember Oprah tomorrow. I've got a lot going on.... I did buy travel tooth pastes for our trip today though!! At least I get something done for it...:rolleyes:

ncsjodi

02-11-2008, 09:04 PM

That actually happens on our second to the last night so late in 2009 I should be posting it. :rotfl2:

Hey Tracy,

What are the odds that Linnie will finish this trippie (that hasn't even started yet) before Buzz finishes his? I'd like to put some money on that one! Can you get us a line on that?

Jodi

camelotcats

02-11-2008, 09:06 PM

I thought he had a Hat?

So did I. :confused3

I have many hats. ::yes::

AND

I have a tarp. ::yes::

DARuss

02-11-2008, 09:13 PM

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 09:14 PM

ncsjodi

02-11-2008, 09:21 PM

Whos Tracy? :confused3

GeminiAngel -- she works in Vegas, remember?

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 09:25 PM

GeminiAngel -- she works in Vegas, remember?

Oh yea, I was a little confuzzled because a Tracy hasnt posted anything..
ip-dip..

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 09:26 PM

So did I. :confused3

I have many hats. ::yes::

AND

I have a tarp. ::yes::

Hi Angela! :wave2:

HomeschoolMama

02-11-2008, 09:36 PM

I just showed K the picture of sleepy Buzz. Then I told him I liked the linens and that Buzz picked them out (and an extra set), he said maybe Buzz should host the The Girly Man Report. :cutie: Then he said "He must have picked out the extra set early in the marriage when there was hope of wearing out the sheets. Every man knows the longer you've been married there's less of a chance to wear out sheets." and then he whimpered a bit.

:lmao: :rotfl2: Nah, I added the whimpering thing... haha!!!

camelotcats

02-11-2008, 09:54 PM

Hi Angela! :wave2:

Hi. I am lurking on many TRs and PTRs. Nothing interesting to say, recently. :sad2:

carrieannie

02-11-2008, 10:06 PM

Hey! I`m over here waiting for the "Man-Off!!!"

GeminiAngel

02-11-2008, 10:45 PM

Linnie finishing her report in a reasonable amount of time 8/1
Buzz EVER finishing his report from october (day 3 of 12 so far) 500/1

Oh yea, and David Cass. is a TINY little dude. I knew him several years ago. He owned a couple of race horses. I used to go sit with him and watch the races. Nice guy, but I need a big man. Like hubby 6'2, 265lbs. And all Canadian.

Phibbles

02-11-2008, 11:23 PM

Then I told him I liked the linens and that Buzz picked them out (and an extra set), he said maybe Buzz should host the The Girly Man Report. :cutie:

:mad: Hey! What's wrong with having a talent for picking out color and design? Why is that a skill only woman should have!

It's okay Buzz, you go shop for sheets anytime you want. The higher thread count the better.

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 08:40 AM

Hey! I`m over here waiting for the "Man-Off!!!"

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: It didn't happen. It seems Buzz was confused and when I was laughing at Buzz's comments, K got mad at me and went to watch t.v. I think he wants to be the only funny guy in my life. Sorry, Buzz. :confused3

:mad: Hey! What's wrong with having a talent for picking out color and design? Why is that a skill only woman should have!

It's okay Buzz, you go shop for sheets anytime you want. The higher thread count the better.
I guess my hubby doesn't possess that quality, so he doesn't get it...
Yeah, Buzz, can you come pick out something to match these curtains I love? Right now I'm using a solid red microsuede down comforter (which I love- so fluffy), but it's not condusive to having a dog lay on it since it's dry clean only... :sad2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-12-2008, 09:43 AM

Disneyolic

02-12-2008, 09:55 AM

I'll have you ladies know I decorated the entire house. :snooty:

I have color issues though so LtP helped out in that department. I just pick designs I like. Our house has an old Mediterranean feel to it. :thumbsup2 Old World, only with flat screen t.v.'s. :rotfl2:
I've already told Linnie you have great decorating taste! :thumbsup2 Now, that's it for the compliments from me today. I'm still :mad: at you for being a big meanie to Jake.

ncsjodi

02-12-2008, 09:58 AM

I've already told Linnie you have great decorating taste! :thumbsup2 Now, that's it for the compliments from me today. I'm still :mad: at you for being a big meanie to Jake.

you tell him, DM. I think we all need to take our dogs over to his house for a visit.... :banana:

carrieannie

02-12-2008, 10:01 AM

you tell him, DM. I think we all need to take our dogs over to his house for a visit.... :banana:
OH YA! I`ll bring Murphy, since he`s nicknamed her "bitey"

carrieannie

02-12-2008, 10:03 AM

..
Yeah, Buzz, can you come pick out something to match these curtains I love? ...
What are you saying HSM? That your "curtains" dont match the "drapes" ?
How can Buzz help you with that? :surfweb:

Disneyolic

02-12-2008, 10:08 AM

:offtopic:

I'm going to see Matchbox 20 tonight. I'm so freakin' excited!!!
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/disneyolic/281x211.jpg

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 10:26 AM

I'll have you ladies know I decorated the entire house. :snooty:

I have color issues though so LtP helped out in that department. I just pick designs I like. Our house has an old Mediterranean feel to it. :thumbsup2 Old World, only with flat screen t.v.'s. :rotfl2:

Well, we haven't seen the rest of the house, so we can't say you're good at it or anything... :rotfl2:

Disneyolic

02-12-2008, 10:26 AM

Well, we haven't seen the rest of the house, so we can't say you're good at it or anything... :rotfl2: I have and it's beautiful!!!!

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 10:40 AM

What are you saying HSM? That your "curtains" dont match the "drapes" ?
How can Buzz help you with that? :surfweb:

No way! That's not what I said. Don't try and get me into trouble. :headache:
Here's a picture of my room from a year ago.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z237/HomeschoolMama23/100_2078.jpg

It's one of the last rooms to be decorated since I can shut the door. I want to paint, but I need to add doors to the "school closet" (an exercise room off my room), so if I paint, it won't match when I have that done. I also want to cut the sheetrock in my bathroom and get rid of the "water closet". The door's right behind the door to the bathroom and they'll get the handles stuck if someone comes in while you're on the potty. What a pain! I plan to cut it and make a half wall between the potty and sinks. And, all this takes money. Money we spent on a trip to Disney... :confused3

Anyway, love the comforter, but I'm getting it dry cleaned b/c the puppy sleeps on it every night. I'd rather replace it with something that's washable.

Linnie The Pooh

02-12-2008, 11:03 AM

Hey Tracy,

What are the odds that Linnie will finish this trippie (that hasn't even started yet) before Buzz finishes his? I'd like to put some money on that one! Can you get us a line on that?

Jodi

Oh yeah, I'll be finishing mine before Buz!!

So did I. :confused3

I have many hats. ::yes::

AND

I have a tarp. ::yes::

A tarp! :lmao:

My $$$$ on LtP. :thumbsup2

Mine too!! :thumbsup2

Whos Tracy? :confused3

There's also Tracy aka MrsKSomeday! Don't forget her!! :cutie:

I just showed K the picture of sleepy Buzz. Then I told him I liked the linens and that Buzz picked them out (and an extra set), he said maybe Buzz should host the The Girly Man Report. :cutie: Then he said "He must have picked out the extra set early in the marriage when there was hope of wearing out the sheets. Every man knows the longer you've been married there's less of a chance to wear out sheets." and then he whimpered a bit.

:lmao: :rotfl2: Nah, I added the whimpering thing... haha!!!

I was trying to change a light bulb the other day in recessed lighting. I just can't do it-my fingers are too fat. I told Buzz I needed his dainty girly hands for that job! :rotfl: He didn't like that!

Hi. I am lurking on many TRs and PTRs. Nothing interesting to say, recently. :sad2:

:goodvibes

Linnie finishing her report in a reasonable amount of time 8/1
Buzz EVER finishing his report from october (day 3 of 12 so far) 500/1

Oh yea, and David Cass. is a TINY little dude. I knew him several years ago. He owned a couple of race horses. I used to go sit with him and watch the races. Nice guy, but I need a big man. Like hubby 6'2, 265lbs. And all Canadian.

He is little-I could tell at Epcot. I need a big guy too-I could never be with a guy that I could beat up. That happpened in high school. My boyfriend was a skinny little thing and for some reason, I thought it was funny to take him down in a hold. He hated it. :confused3 He was such a wimp. Buzz, not so much...

:mad: Hey! What's wrong with having a talent for picking out color and design? Why is that a skill only woman should have!

It's okay Buzz, you go shop for sheets anytime you want. The higher thread count the better.

It's gud that Buzz has one talent, I guess.

No way! That's not what I said. Don't try and get me into trouble. :headache:
Here's a picture of my room from a year ago.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z237/HomeschoolMama23/100_2078.jpg

It's one of the last rooms to be decorated since I can shut the door. I want to paint, but I need to add doors to the "school closet" (an exercise room off my room), so if I paint, it won't match when I have that done. I also want to cut the sheetrock in my bathroom and get rid of the "water closet". The door's right behind the door to the bathroom and they'll get the handles stuck if someone comes in while you're on the potty. What a pain! I plan to cut it and make a half wall between the potty and sinks. And, all this take smoney. Money we spent on a trip to Disney... :confused3

Anyway, love the comforter, but I'm getting it dry cleaned b/c the puppy sleeps on it every night. I'd rather replace it with something that's washable.

Just spend the money on Disney!! :thumbsup2

Buzz has color issues??? Ohgosh. You should've seen when we first got together-some of the get ups he be wearing!! :clown:
:lmao: How he ever tricked me into marrying him I'll never know...

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 11:20 AM

I was trying to change a light bulb the other day in recessed lighting. I just can't do it-my fingers are too fat. I told Buzz I needed his dainty girly hands for that job! :rotfl: He didn't like that!

Just spend the money on Disney!! :thumbsup2

Buzz has color issues??? Ohgosh. You should've seen when we first got together-some of the get ups he be wearing!! :clown:
:lmao: How he ever tricked me into marrying him I'll never know...

:lmao: I knew you guys would appreciate us being silly. Well, you, not so much Buzz. :rotfl2:

I know, between the dog bills and Disney, there's no $ left for modifications to the house. We didn't build our house. Luckily, someone else built it and didn't come through with the financing, because K was given 3 weeks to relocate here. :scared1: There were only 3 houses ready to move in with 4 bedrooms. This was our dream house other than the bedroom fixes we would have done and the horrid tan tile they put onthe Master bath walls. They put really nice tile on the floor, I don't know why they didn't take it up the walls. :confused3We plan on doing that too.
I would love to change out my appliances to black or stainless someday, but I'm not going to do it as long as they are perfectly good. We've only been here 1.5 yrs and I really do love this house/lot/neighborhood. We lucked out! :banana:

Linnie The Pooh

02-12-2008, 11:43 AM

ncsjodi

02-12-2008, 11:44 AM

:lmao: I knew you guys would appreciate us being silly. Well, you, not so much Buzz. :rotfl2:

I know, between the dog bills and Disney, there's no $ left for modifications to the house. We didn't build our house. Luckily, someone else built it and didn't come through with the financing, because K was given 3 weeks to relocate here. :scared1: There were only 3 houses ready to move in with 4 bedrooms. This was our dream house other than the bedroom fixes we would have done and the horrid tan tile they put onthe Master bath walls. They put really nice tile on the floor, I don't know why they didn't take it up the walls. :confused3We plan on doing that too.
I would love to change out my appliances to black or stainless someday, but I'm not going to do it as long as they are perfectly good. We've only been here 1.5 yrs and I really do love this house/lot/neighborhood. We lucked out! :banana:

I agree with Linnie... just spend the money on Disney! Who needs a nice-looking house? As long as you can live there and it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer, it's good enough. There's a lot of things I'd change in our house, but I'd rather spend my money elsewhere -- like saving it for Disney!

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 02:09 PM

HSM-be warned-stainless appliances and children do not mix!! Ours have noticeable scratches on them and constantly have finger prints on them. It drives me nuts! I did find a pretty good cleaner. It's Pledge in a white can (I think it's multi surface). I could use it everyday. :sad2: Trey's got the grubbiest hands!!

Maybe I should tell DH to go with black then. :confused3 I'm sick of cleaning the white, that's for sure.
He's planning on replacing my cooktop (with burners) with one with glass (easier to clean :banana: ) and wants to know which color to get. I'll have to call and change my "order" with him.
Thanks for the warning! :goodvibes

HomeschoolMama

02-12-2008, 02:12 PM

I agree with Linnie... just spend the money on Disney! Who needs a nice-looking house? As long as you can live there and it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer, it's good enough. There's a lot of things I'd change in our house, but I'd rather spend my money elsewhere -- like saving it for Disney!

I know... But houses are my thing. This is where I spend all day and night, really.
I love Disney and want to go back in a few years, but I also want to go other places too. I know everyone thinks I'm crazy for that, but I want to incorporate trips with the kids' education. I'm hoping for the Ren Faire and Aquarium this next school year with Washington DC in a few years when we study American history again. :teacher:

lisalonglash

02-12-2008, 02:39 PM

I know... But houses are my thing. This is where I spend all day and night, really.
I love Disney and want to go back in a few years, but I also want to go other places too. I know everyone thinks I'm crazy for that, but I want to incorporate trips with the kids' education. I'm hoping for the Ren Faire and Aquarium this next school year with Washington DC in a few years when we study American history again. :teacher:

Psst HSM, other places rate high on my list too :thumbsup2 We homeschool and incorporate everything into their education, including travel. Don't tell anyone, but Europe is our preferred destination :smooth:

Washington DC would be great and is on our list for when our children are a bit older - politics doesn't really float their boats just yet :rotfl2:

DisneyJo

02-12-2008, 02:44 PM

Don't tell anyone, but Europe is our preferred destination :smooth: And America's mine :rotfl2: Why can't mine be Europe too it would cost far less and I'd get there much quicker :rotfl2:

lisalonglash

02-12-2008, 02:47 PM

And America's mine :rotfl2: Why can't mine be Europe too it would cost far less and I'd get there much quicker :rotfl2:

So true LOL! We'd never be home if we lived in the UK - the proximity to so many fascinating and historic sites would lure us out every weekend :cool1:

ncsjodi

02-12-2008, 03:11 PM

I know... But houses are my thing. This is where I spend all day and night, really.
I love Disney and want to go back in a few years, but I also want to go other places too. I know everyone thinks I'm crazy for that, but I want to incorporate trips with the kids' education. I'm hoping for the Ren Faire and Aquarium this next school year with Washington DC in a few years when we study American history again. :teacher:

I can understand that. We lived in Washington, DC when we were first married. I actually did my graduate work there at GWU. We moved right before DD6 was born. We've been back once since then, but I know I'll want to take the girls back when they're a bit older.

Montana Disney Fan

02-12-2008, 03:12 PM

Pffftt :mad: If I want to go to Europe I just hit World Showcase at Epcot. Just like Europe only cleaner air. :rotfl2:

Linnie The Pooh

02-12-2008, 03:19 PM

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_010.jpg

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:

ncsjodi

02-12-2008, 03:23 PM

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Miscpics010.jpg

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:

YEA!!!!!! Now it really feels like you're going on vacation, doesn't it?? :banana: :banana: :banana:

Linnie The Pooh

02-12-2008, 03:50 PM

It does-tomorrow I might get the suitcase out and throw the swimming gear in it!! :cool1:

DisneyJo

02-12-2008, 04:01 PM

So true LOL! We'd never be home if we lived in the UK - the proximity to so many fascinating and historic sites would lure us out every weekend :cool1: That's what we do every weekend :blush: :rotfl2:

Pffftt :mad: If I want to go to Europe I just hit World Showcase at Epcot. Just like Europe only cleaner air. :rotfl2: Hey :mad:

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:
Woohooo :yay:

Montana Disney Fan

02-12-2008, 04:03 PM

It does-tomorrow I might get the suitcase out and throw the swimming gear in it!! :cool1:

Toss some of my stanky drawers in there too. :banana: Oh, and don't forget my beloved Stretchies. :hug:

Joe... :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-12-2008, 04:06 PM

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-12-2008, 04:08 PM

Linnie, I love the mirrors in your bathroom, very pretty.

:woohoo: on the packing!

scottny

02-12-2008, 04:30 PM

i like your bathroom. very nice. can i have it. :lmao:

always exciting when u can begin to pack

Linnie The Pooh

02-12-2008, 05:24 PM

Linnie, I love the mirrors in your bathroom, very pretty.

:woohoo: on the packing!

Thank you!

i like your bathroom. very nice. can i have it. :lmao:

always exciting when u can begin to pack

Thank you-you can have it but you have to take Buzz too! He's part of the deal! :lmao:

lisalonglash

02-12-2008, 05:58 PM

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_010.jpg

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:

What a lovely bathroom! I have a feeling you are a wonderful decorator and your whole house is gorgeous! Well, it's gorgeous after you pick up all the stuff Buzz drops behind him :lmao:

I love packing - it makes the trip seem closer! :cool1:

jcc0621

02-12-2008, 06:43 PM

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:

WAHOO:cool1: :cool1:

cmp1111

02-12-2008, 08:22 PM

Oooh, packing! I love your bathroom, too! :thumbsup2

scottny

02-12-2008, 09:20 PM

Thank you!

Thank you-you can have it but you have to take Buzz too! He's part of the deal! :lmao:

:scared1: I will pass thanks. it is still a nice bathroom

Shmu

02-12-2008, 10:44 PM

:cool1: Woo Hoo on the packing.
Wish I could start but I have 7 more months.
I'm with everyone else too, love the bathroom. Nice colors.

DisneyJo

02-13-2008, 08:04 AM

Joe... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: What? :mad:

blue_river

02-13-2008, 10:19 AM

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/linnietp/Misc_pics_010.jpg

It's official-I started packing today. I started with our cosmetics/toiletries etc. Here it is! :yay:

Woohoo!!!!!! It's getting closer :dance3:

Looks like the same toiletries bag we have. Does it have a hanger thingy on top so you can hang it up??

BTW - nice bathroom!

ETA: Nevermind...I see the hanger now

Montana Disney Fan

02-13-2008, 05:43 PM

I'm not sure if it hangs. I don't get to use it. :mad:

My stuff goes in a paper sack. :sad2:

Disneyolic

02-13-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm not sure if it hangs. I don't get to use it. :mad:

My stuff goes in a paper sack. :sad2::rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I want a postcard. Can I request a fancy magnetic one? Or a plain one will do I guess ... but I'd like to think I'm special, so special ... but I'm a creep, I'm a wierdo ........ :rolleyes1

Disneyolic

02-13-2008, 06:14 PM

Just a little photo for you to think of me whilst you're in Dineyland. I'm on the left.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/disneyolic/Pre-Trip%20Report/P1000226.jpg

camelotcats

02-13-2008, 06:46 PM

Dude, you're on the ball.

We leave for AZ on Saturday and I haven't even finished the laundry, let alone gotten the luggage out. :sad2:

I'm so screwed.

Me likee your bathroom! :thumbsup2

Linnie The Pooh

02-13-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks everyone. The whole house was designed and really done by Buzz. I picked out the front door, roof shingles and the bricks. All exterior stuff. That's all Buzz trusted me with. Actually, I cannot visualize anything so I really did NOT want anything to do with choosing colors & such.

The best part I like about my bathroom is the big huge garden tub. That's what they called it when they put it in-a garden style tub but to me, it doesn't have anything to do with a garden.:confused: It's one with the jets and all that. I love putting the kids to bed, making Buzz go downstairs (or on the DIS), shutting the door, lighting the candles, drawing a bubble bath, sipping some wine, then tear into shaving my legs before I do some power relaxing. Kind of killed the mood didn't I?!! Yeah, couldn't resist that.

Remember the experiments Buzz was doing while on vacation? Well I did one where I was trying to see how long I could go without shaving my legs. The experiment started in December and ended just before I turned 40 last month. Let's just say I had to use some powerful Drano to clear that drain out. :confused3 TMH-Too Much Hair

I'm a little rummy-I just made 70 Valentine's cookies. :dance3: I probably won't do that again for awhile. It nearly did me in.

carrieannie

02-13-2008, 08:58 PM

70 cookies! You are the supreme baker!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh110/angel_eyes62154/food_val_cookie.gif

ncsjodi

02-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Phibbles

02-13-2008, 10:09 PM

I'm a little rummy-I just made 70 Valentine's cookies. :dance3: I probably won't do that again for awhile. It nearly did me in.

Rum in V-Day Cookies? That sounds like a Buzz idea.

blue_river

02-13-2008, 11:34 PM

I'm not sure if it hangs. I don't get to use it. :mad:

My stuff goes in a paper sack. :sad2:

You ain't gettin' no sympathy from me :rolleyes1

I want a postcard. Can I request a fancy magnetic one? Or a plain one will do I guess ... but I'd like to think I'm special, so special ... but I'm a creep, I'm a wierdo ........ :rolleyes1

Oh! I would love a postcard also. Whatever you choose is fine with me.

Hmmm....Goofster has been to DL dozens of times over the past year and has never sent us a postcard :3dglasses

(That's a hint Goofster - in case you weren't sure) :teeth:

Just a little photo for you to think of me whilst you're in Dineyland. I'm on the left.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/disneyolic/Pre-Trip%20Report/P1000226.jpg

Aww......so cute!

Thanks everyone. The whole house was designed and really done by Buzz. I picked out the front door, roof shingles and the bricks. All exterior stuff. That's all Buzz trusted me with. Actually, I cannot visualize anything so I really did NOT want anything to do with choosing colors & such.

I wouldn't have taken Buzz for the "designing" type :confused3

From the pictures I've seen, you've both done a marvelous job with the house :thumbsup2

Remember the experiments Buzz was doing while on vacation? Well I did one where I was trying to see how long I could go without shaving my legs. The experiment started in December and ended just before I turned 40 last month. Let's just say I had to use some powerful Drano to clear that drain out. :confused3 TMH-Too Much Hair

I'm not sure if Buzz wrote this or not :rotfl2:

If it was you Linnie, I think you need to take some time away from him :laughing:

I'm a little rummy-I just made 70 Valentine's cookies. :dance3: I probably won't do that again for awhile. It nearly did me in.

ACK! You just reminded me that I need to go out and do some V-day shopping tomorrow :eek:

ncsjodi

02-14-2008, 08:19 AM

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I want a postcard. Can I request a fancy magnetic one? Or a plain one will do I guess ... but I'd like to think I'm special, so special ... but I'm a creep, I'm a wierdo ........ :rolleyes1

I want a postcard too!!! :hug:

Shmu

02-14-2008, 08:24 AM

I'm a little rummy-I just made 70 Valentine's cookies. :dance3: I probably won't do that again for awhile. It nearly did me in.:eek: That's a lot of cookies. Reminds me of when I was little. I really thought of my mom as super mom and I would volunteer her all the time for the party stuff at school without her knowing it. Now that I'm older I realize the work that I use to sign her up for.
She was the best though, I never heard her complain to me.:love: (I know my dad probably heard a lot)

Here's a special HAPPY VALENTINES DAY wish to all the mom's out there making things special for their kids. (That includes you Linnie.:hug: )

carrieannie

02-14-2008, 10:24 AM

Can I have a postcard? pullleeeeeze. :hyper:

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 10:28 AM

Can I have a postcard? pullleeeeeze. :hyper:
No. It's saved for the cool kids. :cool1:

Goofster57

02-14-2008, 10:40 AM

Just a little photo for you to think of me whilst you're in Dineyland. I'm on the left.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/disneyolic/Pre-Trip%20Report/P1000226.jpg

The one wearing the glasses?

(That's a hint Goofster - in case you weren't sure) :teeth:

:confused:

Phibbles

02-14-2008, 10:40 AM

No. It's saved for the cool kids. :cool1:

Harsh....

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 11:02 AM

The one wearing the glasses?

:confused::rotfl2: Yep! I forgot to shave that day too!

Harsh....
You're just jealous that you're not in the cool kids club ... ;)

carrieannie

02-14-2008, 11:09 AM

No. It's saved for the cool kids. :cool1:
I guess that means your not getting one then huh? :rotfl2: :hug:

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 11:22 AM

I guess that means your not getting one then huh? :rotfl2: :hug:Harsh ... :rotfl2:

Goofster57

02-14-2008, 11:31 AM

I guess that means your not getting one then huh? :rotfl2: :hug:

Harsh ... :rotfl2:

Girl Fight, Girl Fight :cool1:

:rotfl:

carrieannie

02-14-2008, 11:35 AM

Girl Fight, Girl Fight :cool1:

:rotfl:
:lmao:

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 12:01 PM

Girl Fight, Girl Fight :cool1:

:rotfl:My claws are sharpened ... :rotfl:

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-14-2008, 12:09 PM

Girl Fight, Girl Fight :cool1:

:rotfl:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/meow.gif

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 12:10 PM

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/meow.gif
:rotfl2: I love that one!

Goofster57

02-14-2008, 12:28 PM

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/meow.gif

Too funny Lessa

Phibbles

02-14-2008, 12:41 PM

You're just jealous that you're not in the cool kids club ... ;)

I know... :worried: :sad:

Harsh ... :rotfl2:

Hey, that's my line!

Disneyolic

02-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Hey, that's my line!
I know! I stole it. :laughing: Just try to take it back!

HomeschoolMama

02-14-2008, 01:41 PM

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OMG! That's so funny!!! :lmao:

GeminiAngel

02-14-2008, 02:24 PM

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/meow.gif

That's Great!! :rotfl2:

lisalonglash

02-14-2008, 02:29 PM

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/meow.gif

That's an awesome smiley :lmao:

Phibbles

02-14-2008, 03:25 PM

I know! I stole it. :laughing: Just try to take it back!

http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/ed/bluboomteamenforcer.gif http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/flamethrowingsmiley.gif http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/violent/Dippie.gif http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/ed/cry.gif

camelotcats

02-14-2008, 04:59 PM

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/asapien21/StitchwithRose.jpg

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Me likee postcards. :)

Linnie The Pooh

02-14-2008, 07:23 PM

70 cookies! You are the supreme baker!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh110/angel_eyes62154/food_val_cookie.gif

Thank you! See below...

Can we assume that some of those cookies are for LG or MB's school classes?? We're not allowed to bring any food in whatsoever (other than lunch). In fact, when they sent home the instructions for valentines, they made sure to point out that "no candy is allowed." Our school system is overly hyper about the allergies, etc. I like to remember back when I was in school when school parties had all kinds of homemade goodies... :rolleyes:

Uh, sure, yeah, they were for school.... Actually, they started off to be, but my kids ate too many and we didn't have enough for both classes. Some didn't turn out so they went to waste. Long story. I'm just dumb sometimes. Last night Trey kept sneaking them after he went up stairs to bed. My rule is no eating after they brush their teeth and 3 times he snuck down and stole a cookie so he had to brush his teeth a lot last night! HE's a cookie monster, that one.

Rum in V-Day Cookies? That sounds like a Buzz idea.

Yes it does!!

:eek: That's a lot of cookies. Reminds me of when I was little. I really thought of my mom as super mom and I would volunteer her all the time for the party stuff at school without her knowing it. Now that I'm older I realize the work that I use to sign her up for.
She was the best though, I never heard her complain to me.:love: (I know my dad probably heard a lot)

Here's a special HAPPY VALENTINES DAY wish to all the mom's out there making things special for their kids. (That includes you Linnie.:hug: )

What a great mom!! And thank you, Happy Valentine's Day to all my DIS friends. :cutie:

Oh and I got my suitcase out and started putting stuff in it. I can't find LA's swimming suit from last year. :confused3 I'm bummed b/c she looked so cute in it, but she's got a cute orange one that'll work too. It was just a neat looking suit on her. I suggested to Buzz we take an empty suitcase for souveniers! He liked that idea, but it absolutely cracked my mom up!

Two years ago when my grandma was dying of cancer, my aunt was up here to visit. She told her daughter to come up too so she flew up a few days later and her instructions were to bring 2 suitcases-both empty and put the smaller one inside the larger one so she only has to carry one. That's all she brought! Nothing else! And she was here several days. She did go out to Goodwill and buy some clothes. She said she just didn't think about bringing anything. :confused3 My mom thinks she's got mental problems.

Anyway, my mom was teasing me about taking an empty suitcase to put things in-just like my aunt & cousin did. I told her my suitcase will not be used to loot an old dying woman's house. They'll be for things we BUY!! :rolleyes1

I'm starting to get excited! We got our tickets and little folder thingy-we even got Mickey luggage tags!! :banana:

mrsksomeday

02-14-2008, 08:49 PM

I'm starting to get excited! We got our tickets and little folder thingy-we even got Mickey luggage tags!! :banana:

Getting the tickets and the luggage tags always makes me excited!!! I will dance with you :banana: :banana:.

Bonelady

02-15-2008, 12:57 PM

The stor:yay: y about shaving was really funny. The good thing ( except for cheap movie tickets) about getting older is that you grow less hair on your legs!

Linnie The Pooh

02-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Getting the tickets and the luggage tags always makes me excited!!! I will dance with you :banana: :banana:.

:banana: :banana:

The stor:yay: y about shaving was really funny. The good thing ( except for cheap movie tickets) about getting older is that you grow less hair on your legs!

I didn't know that!!! That's something to look forward to!! I notice I do grow more hair on my chin though....:confused:

Disneyolic

02-15-2008, 08:21 PM

I didn't know that!!! That's something to look forward to!! I notice I do grow more hair on my chin though....:confused:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Who would admit that?

50 years Too!

02-15-2008, 08:35 PM

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Who would admit that?

I will! Not fair!
That's what 10X magnifying mirrors are for!

Disneyolic

02-15-2008, 08:36 PM

I'll never admit it. And my hair is going to stay naturally red for a long long time! :banana:

Disneyolic

02-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Linnie ~ When are your dates again?

Linnie The Pooh

02-15-2008, 09:14 PM

I"m not really sure to be honest. Buzz handles all that. I just pack for me and the kids. I really don't know... I know it's coming up though! :blush:

Disneyolic

02-15-2008, 09:23 PM

I"m not really sure to be honest. Buzz handles all that. I just pack for me and the kids. I really don't know... I know it's coming up though! :blush:You obviously don't know anything about PTRs woman! :rotfl:

DARuss

02-16-2008, 07:31 AM

You obviously don't know anything about PTRs woman! :rotfl:

You are going to have to be patient DM. Remember she has 3 kids to take care of, :laundy: one of which requires ALOT more attention than the other two, with his "special" needs and all. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Montana Disney Fan

02-16-2008, 07:53 PM

Linnie ~ When are your dates again?

Mar 2 - 7.

Sunday to Friday. Buzz likes his weekends. ::yes::

Disneyolic

02-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Mar 2 - 7.

Sunday to Friday. Buzz likes his weekends. ::yes::
Thanks Buzz. Is this like the shortest vacation for you all?

Linnie The Pooh

02-16-2008, 10:14 PM

You are going to have to be patient DM. Remember she has 3 kids to take care of, :laundy: one of which requires ALOT more attention than the other two, with his "special" needs and all. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Thank you! :flower3: I used to teach special ed before I had kids and when I was in college, people would say, "Wow! That must take a lot of patience." I'd shrug and say, "Yeah, but I've been married to Buzz for awhile so I've been practicing." He's what you call "high maintenance."

I loved being a special ed teacher. I didn't want to quit, but Buzz thought it'd be best if I was a stay at home mom. Then come to find out Trey had special ed issues. It worked out really well! :goodvibes Funny how that happens!

Mar 2 - 7.

Sunday to Friday. Buzz likes his weekends. ::yes::

There ya go! I like my weekends too. All week long, I sit and crochet in front of the t.v. I need a break. :lmao:

Thanks Buzz. Is this like the shortest vacation for you all?

Yeah, it's pretty short. It probably is our shortest one-although last spring's was really short like this too.

Buzz came home today and commented that the snow had pretty much melted. Guess what!! It's totally snowing outside. Big huge flakes and the ground is covered. It looks gorgeous outside. LA and I had the front door open and she was catching the "snow flags" as she calls them. Then she asked who makes it snow? I told her, "God, of course!" :cloud9: Only He could be responsible for so much beauty!!

mrsksomeday

02-16-2008, 10:22 PM

LA and I had the front door open and she was catching the "snow flags" as she calls them. Then she asked who makes it snow? I told her, "God, of course!" :cloud9: Only He could be responsible for so much beauty!!

Linnie I LOVE that. LA is so sweet!! I love huge snow flags, we had our share of them last week here.

Montana Disney Fan

02-16-2008, 10:24 PM

I love huge snow flags,

I prefer BBQ chicken. ::yes::

mrsksomeday

02-16-2008, 10:41 PM

I prefer BBQ chicken. ::yes::

So does Bill :thumbsup2.

Disneyolic

02-16-2008, 11:11 PM

Snow? Yuck-o-rama. Gimme heat and humidity any day.

DARuss

02-17-2008, 06:36 AM

Thank you! :flower3: I used to teach special ed before I had kids and when I was in college, people would say, "Wow! That must take a lot of patience." I'd shrug and say, "Yeah, but I've been married to Buzz for awhile so I've been practicing." He's what you call "high maintenance."

I loved being a special ed teacher. I didn't want to quit, but Buzz thought it'd be best if I was a stay at home mom. Then come to find out Trey had special ed issues. It worked out really well! :goodvibes Funny how that happens!

There ya go! I like my weekends too. All week long, I sit and crochet in front of the t.v. I need a break. :lmao:

Yeah, it's pretty short. It probably is our shortest one-although last spring's was really short like this too.

Buzz came home today and commented that the snow had pretty much melted. Guess what!! It's totally snowing outside. Big huge flakes and the ground is covered. It looks gorgeous outside. LA and I had the front door open and she was catching the "snow flags" as she calls them. Then she asked who makes it snow? I told her, "God, of course!" :cloud9: Only He could be responsible for so much beauty!!

The older I get the more I believe that "special" children are given to SPECIAL people. It takes special people to love and care for those. I consider it a blessing for those children to be with such special families. BTW, the "special child" that I was refering to in the other post was not Trey. (LG either) :rotfl:

Linnie The Pooh

02-17-2008, 12:29 PM

The older I get the more I believe that "special" children are given to SPECIAL people. It takes special people to love and care for those. I consider it a blessing for those children to be with such special families. BTW, the "special child" that I was refering to in the other post was not Trey. (LG either) :rotfl:

I knew who you meant!! :thumbsup2 My adult sized "child" with special needs, not my pint sized ones!:lmao: He doesn't really have special needs, more like special issues!!

Tracy-LeeAndra has some other funny words too, but I can't think of them right now. Oh-I just thought of one! She pointed to her tongue the other day and told me those bumps on you tongue are called "taste bugs!"

I'm starting to embarrass her though. She used to love playing dolls and things with me. Now she gets all embarrassed acting when I play and doesn't really like it. Last time I played with her she told me, "Go stand in the closet." Then as an after thought she added, "And don't act stupid or nothing." Gee, there went my plan!! I was planning on acting stupid. :dance3:

beckanoah

02-17-2008, 01:15 PM

Linnie The Pooh

02-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Goodness, now I really want to book a Disney trip. I'm having a very hard time resisting, even though the money spent on Disneyland could sure go a longway with my current situation.

I have no willpower, and have been tweaking the "Fuzzydisneymath" all morning. :(

On the plus side, my car was 600.00 cheaper to fix than I was quoted. I think the mechanic eventually felt sorry for me, as they had it 19 days.

Well, that's good that it was cheaper than it was quoted! :wizard: They had it 19 days??

Reading through TR's and talking about Disney just makes us want to go more. I'm glad I had the DL idea to get us our Disney fix so we didn't have to wait a whole year before going again. Some people think we're crazy for liking Disney so much, but I figure there are 2 kinds of people in the world:

Those who "get" Disney and Those who don't. I only know of one other person that "gets" it like we do (Not counting Dis'ers). My cousin in Wyoming. She and her DH get it. Sometimes we wish we had people to go with that get it and she's the only one I know of who would go and "get" it. But she's probably out because when Buz and I were dating, she didn't like him and threatened to beat him up. She could do it too. She's one tough woman. Ever since then, Buzz hasn't liked her. :confused3

Today-I'm going to make sure our new headphones for our portable DVD player work.

Get out the back packs. Clean 'em out. Sometimes I find little things left in there from our previous trip that I miss when I put them away. Last fall, in one of the side pockets I found a bunch of smashed pretzels. Yuck.

Look at the kids DVD's and note which ones they have so this week I can go buy them some new ones and not duplicates of what they already have.

I've thrown some more things in the suitcase-we're getting ready. I need a new camera. Mine is an old one and it's huge and weighs a ton. Buzz has a nice one, but he's always got it with him. I think I'll go shopping this week and see what I can come up with. Any suggestions? I don't want to pay a fortune, but want a fairly decent one.

beckanoah

02-17-2008, 02:32 PM

kodak easy share...

fuji has a nice one too. About 130.00 for 7 mp.

Good luck!

Yeah, I will probably go to Disney NEXT summer instead of this one. I have an uncle getting married in JUNE in Illinois, so I'll probably hit Chicago for a weekend or something.

Yes, 19 days. Unbelievably angry on this side... LOL!

jcc0621

02-17-2008, 02:35 PM

Today-I'm going to make sure our new headphones for our portable DVD player work.

Get out the back packs. Clean 'em out. Sometimes I find little things left in there from our previous trip that I miss when I put them away. Last fall, in one of the side pockets I found a bunch of smashed pretzels. Yuck.

Look at the kids DVD's and note which ones they have so this week I can go buy them some new ones and not duplicates of what they already have.

I've thrown some more things in the suitcase-we're getting ready. I need a new camera. Mine is an old one and it's huge and weighs a ton. Buzz has a nice one, but he's always got it with him. I think I'll go shopping this week and see what I can come up with. Any suggestions? I don't want to pay a fortune, but want a fairly decent one.

What kind of portable DVD player do you have. We are looking to get one for our August trip so we don't have to lug the laptop with us. Good idea about getting DVD's they don't already have - I am stealing this idea;)

Camera - We have a Kodak Z640 and Jim loves it. I don't take too many pictures so I can't tell you too much about it.

mordux

02-17-2008, 07:36 PM

Snow? Yuck-o-rama. Gimme heat and humidity any day.

Snow=Sux:headache:

We are ready to bug:cool1:

3 more days to da BC:thumbsup2

actionvaughn

02-17-2008, 08:28 PM

Give the Canon S5 IS a try! It takes great quality pictures if you want to turn amatuer, and is still easy to understand.

And yay for the DLR pre-trip! I was hoping you guys would come around!

cmp1111

02-17-2008, 09:07 PM

Give the Canon S5 IS a try! It takes great quality pictures if you want to turn amatuer, and is still easy to understand.

::yes:: DH got me one of those for our anniversary! It's a little bigger, but takes awesome auto pictures and has lots of options if you know what you're doing.

jcc0621

02-17-2008, 09:14 PM

::yes:: DH got me one of those for our anniversary! It's a little bigger, but takes awesome auto pictures and has lots of options if you know what you're doing.

But CE, it's only awesome if he doesn't leave it in the rental car right:confused3 ;)

cmp1111

02-17-2008, 09:22 PM

But CE, it's only awesome if he doesn't leave it in the rental car right:confused3 ;)

I'm heading to TFW next, but it was in his bag. :rolleyes: :lmao:

jcc0621

02-17-2008, 09:27 PM

I'm heading to TFW next, but it was in his bag. :rolleyes: :lmao:

:rotfl2:

HomeschoolMama

02-18-2008, 06:17 PM

I knew who you meant!! :thumbsup2 My adult sized "child" with special needs, not my pint sized ones!:lmao: He doesn't really have special needs, more like special issues!!

Tracy-LeeAndra has some other funny words too, but I can't think of them right now. Oh-I just thought of one! She pointed to her tongue the other day and told me those bumps on you tongue are called "taste bugs!"

I'm starting to embarrass her though. She used to love playing dolls and things with me. Now she gets all embarrassed acting when I play and doesn't really like it. Last time I played with her she told me, "Go stand in the closet." Then as an after thought she added, "And don't act stupid or nothing." Gee, there went my plan!! I was planning on acting stupid. :dance3:

That's so hilarious, Linnie!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
What a riot! You need to start a blog for all of us to read about your kids (all three of them) and their funny stories.

My oldest used to say "hang-a-bur' for hamburger. :lmao:

Linnie The Pooh

02-18-2008, 11:42 PM

I have to say, LeeAndra is one of the funniest people I've ever encountered in my life. And not just because she's my daughter. She's just hilarious. I used to call my dad all the time and tell him about the funny things she did b/c he just loved it and he'd just roar. He had a huge laugh and loved to hear about his granddaughter.

My parents have 4 grandkids-3 boys and 1 girl. One day, my nephew asked my dad, "How come LeeAndra gets to do whatever she wants and doesn't get in trouble??" And my dad's response was, "Because she's the only girl!"

She was the apple of his eye. Buzz thinks she reminded him of me and that's probably true.

I'm racking my brain to think of the other funny things she says, but I just can't think of any right now. My MIL said to me once, "You must just laugh all day long." And I do. It's great! :cloud9:

carrieannie

02-18-2008, 11:45 PM

Hi Linnie!! Thats a sweet story about LA..Shes so cute! :cutie:

Linnie The Pooh

02-18-2008, 11:46 PM

I thought of one but this might not come across as funny as it actually was at the time. A few years ago, I was in the garage doing something and LA was in bed. She'd gotten up and found me and said (she was totally serious), "Mom, I went to sleep last night and the Sleeping Germs got me!!" I said, "The what???" She says, "The Sleeping Germs. I went to bed and woke up with Sleeping Germs all over me." Apparently she'd been playing outside before she went to bed and had been splashing in the mud. She had little mud dots all over her legs. She thought they were the Sleeping Germs, whatever those are.

She thinks the germs inside her tell her what to do-like when she hungry, it's the germs telling her to eat. Or if her tummy hurts, it's the germs fighting with each other. I have no idea where this all came from. Sometimes the germs are tired and she has to go to bed. I don't think she really quite understands what germs actually are! ;)

carrieannie

02-18-2008, 11:47 PM

Sleeping Germs! :lmao:

ncsjodi

02-19-2008, 12:32 PM

Linnie The Pooh

02-19-2008, 07:52 PM

What kind of portable DVD player do you have. We are looking to get one for our August trip so we don't have to lug the laptop with us. Good idea about getting DVD's they don't already have - I am stealing this idea;)

It's a Toshiba that Buzz got at Costco. It seems to work ok. We had gotten one from there-an off brand and it broke the first time we used it. Of course that was in WDW. I was so crabby about it. Buzz took it back and got this one instead. So far it's held up on 2 trips, going on 3 in a few weeks.

I've started packing the backpacks. I found some books on sale at Shopko-I didn't know kids books ever went on sale!! :confused3 I also got Trey a Nike coat that was half off for next year and some new Nike tennies that were $10 for next year. That's my strategy-I see things on sale and buy them for the future. One year I found winter coats marked down to $5. I got LA 2 of them and saved them until she fit them which was this winter. :thumbsup2

Chep -pup. That's cute! :cutie: Buzz doesn't like it when I don't correct the kids. I just think it sounds so cute when they mispronounce things. LA was calling Bart Simpson "Bark." I couldn't tell her his name was really Bart. Buzz did though. :confused:

And every time it snows Trey looks outside and says, "It's snowman outside." Really ticks Buzz off that I let hiim say that after all these years. Hey-I'm just happy he's actually talking and it's clear!! There was a time when I worried that he'd never talk clearly or even at all.

lisalonglash

02-19-2008, 08:33 PM

It's a Toshiba that Buzz got at Costco. It seems to work ok. We had gotten one from there-an off brand and it broke the first time we used it. Of course that was in WDW. I was so crabby about it. Buzz took it back and got this one instead. So far it's held up on 2 trips, going on 3 in a few weeks.

I've started packing the backpacks. I found some books on sale at Shopko-I didn't know kids books ever went on sale!! :confused3 I also got Trey a Nike coat that was half off for next year and some new Nike tennies that were $10 for next year. That's my strategy-I see things on sale and buy them for the future. One year I found winter coats marked down to $5. I got LA 2 of them and saved them until she fit them which was this winter. :thumbsup2

Chep -pup. That's cute! :cutie: Buzz doesn't like it when I don't correct the kids. I just think it sounds so cute when they mispronounce things. LA was calling Bart Simpson "Bark." I couldn't tell her his name was really Bart. Buzz did though. :confused:

And every time it snows Trey looks outside and says, "It's snowman outside." Really ticks Buzz off that I let hiim say that after all these years. Hey-I'm just happy he's actually talking and it's clear!! There was a time when I worried that he'd never talk clearly or even at all.

Oooh, I can't wait to start packing (need to wait several months here to do that :rotfl:). If you're looking for really good book prices (childrens' books and every other kind of book), I've had great transactions with bookcloseouts.com for a few years now. The prices are incredible and the shipping's really fast :goodvibes

If it's any consolation, I don't correct cute misprounciations either - I've banned everyone from correcting my 5.5yo when he says "whipser" (whisper), among other words :lovestruc For the longest time, we ate "pepperpony" pizza and enjoyed "onudes" (noodles). Oh, and "maggage" was mystifying (magic). :banana:

lisalonglash

02-19-2008, 08:37 PM

That's a great one, Linnie. My DDs say things like that all the time too, but I always forget to write them down. The one thing I do remember is that DD4 used to call ketchup, chep-pup. It was so cute to hear her say it. I almost didn't want her to say it right, because it meant she was growing up.

DD4 had her 4 year well child checkup on Friday and she's finally started growing! She's 39 inches now, so we're hoping that she'll grow that final inch before October so that she can ride Soarin'. It was horrible last year when she couldn't. I guess I can always get her some good shoes....

That's sweet :goodvibes I know what you mean by "I almost didn't want her to say it right, because it meant she was growing up." - I feel the same way!

Yay for your daughter! Fingers crossed that she'll be tall enough to ride Soarin' when the time comes :thumbsup2

I wonder if there are any rides my 5.5yo ds won't be tall enough for (he's 44.5")? :confused3 I know my oldest son is tall enough for everything though (he's 55"). You should see how big their feet are :lmao:

Linnie The Pooh

02-20-2008, 12:39 AM

I think some rides are 48 inches, but I'm not sure which ones. LeeAndra is now 50 inches. She was so excited when I measured her last week. I forgot about this one. She said she was going to tell her teacher that she was "50 ages tall." That made me smile! :cloud9:

scottny

02-20-2008, 12:49 AM

I found it online.

Magic Kingdom --
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
52” (132 cm) to drive or ride alone
Space Mountain
44” (112 cm)
Big ThunderMountain Railroad
40” (102 cm)
Splash Mountain
40” (102 cm)
Stitch’s Great Escape
40” (102 cm)
The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm
35” (89 cm)

Epcot --
Soarin’
40” (102 cm)
Test Track
40” (102 cm) (must be over 7 to ride alone)
Mission : Space
44” (112 cm)
Bodywars
40” (102 cm)

Disney Studios --
Tower of Terror
40” (102 cm)
Rock’n Roller Coaster
48” (122 cm)
Star Tours
40” (102 cm)

Animal Kingdom --
Kali River Rapids
38” (97 cm)
Expedition Everest
44” (112 cm)
Primeval Whirl
48” (122 cm)
Dinosaur
40” (102 cm)

ncsjodi

02-20-2008, 09:49 AM

actionvaughn

02-20-2008, 05:23 PM

Linnie, where are you planning to eat so far? I remember you said something about Blue Bayou, right?

HomeschoolMama

02-20-2008, 06:14 PM

Yes, get the old man to post his plan. :cutie:

carrieannie

02-21-2008, 02:27 PM

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Linnie The Pooh

02-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Linnie, where are you planning to eat so far? I remember you said something about Blue Bayou, right?

I'll have to get back to you on this- :blush: I'm not really sure where we are eating. Basically, Buzz plans everything and I pack for myself and the kids and get us ready to go on time. That's the extent of my part! I'll find out this weekend.

It's been a long week. Trey got sick earlier in the week and I had to go get him from school. He missed his little social group that he's a part of. :sad1: He is now able to tell me he's sick so that's really cool. Last year he couldn't do that. Now he'll say, "I sick." or "I coughing" whatever it may be.

He's been doing really well lately. He told me the other night, "I eating chicken strips." and I said, "Yes you are" so he follows up with "I eating chicken strips in the music room." Uh, he was. The funny thing was he told on himself. The rule is they eat at our island bar or in the kitchen-no where else. I think he wanted me to know he was breaking the rules.

Today he got on the bus and said, "What's up Bob?" to the bus driver and he's been saying hello and greeting everyone at school. He's even been asking me, "How's ya doing Mommy?" It's a little garbly, but I know he's asking me "How ya doing?"

He's really worried about Buzz right now because Buzz is super sick with the flu (see his TR- The Man Report) so he just went up to him and said, "Hello Daddy. Smile Dadddy." He tries to get people to smile if he thinks they're mad or down. These are all just minor things for most parents but for us it's miraculous. He couldn't do any of this a year ago! :goodvibes

I threw some more stuff in the suitcase, but it's a little too early to start packing clothes. I don't know what the weather is going to be like yet. I'm definitely packing a jacket. :headache:

That's about all for now. I hope we don't catch Buzz's flu. Good grief. I've never seen that guy so sick!! :sick: He scared me yesterday with a high fever so I took him to the doctor. :scared: He's got a mask to wear around us so we don't catch it.

jcc0621

02-22-2008, 07:16 PM

LTP: That's great about Trey:goodvibes

I :lmao: at the part about him telling on himself.

I said over on the Man Report, but I hope Buzz gets well soon!

DARuss

02-22-2008, 07:40 PM

That is soo cool about Trey, I bet you are glowing with pride and joy.:cloud9:

HomeschoolMama

02-22-2008, 08:13 PM

That's so great. I bet that made Buzz's day when he told him to smile. The part about him telling on himself is hilarious! Stinker! :rotfl:

I hope you can all stay well. We've been sick on and off for weeks. Nothing as serious as Buzz has had this week, though. :sick:

Shmu

02-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Linnie I got all teary eyed reading about Trey's progress.:hug:
Special kids have a special place in my heart.
I am going back to college this summer to finish my teaching degree and I have already met with a friend in special ed to ask her lots of questions. I am thinking about specializing in that. That's what you have your degree in right?
I put my education on hold so I could stay home with my children. I am very excited about going back to school. (Yeah, I'm 40 but I'm 40 young and fabulous:cool1: )

BTW, sorry about Buzz. Glad you took him to the doctor. Not something to play around with.

scottny

02-22-2008, 09:44 PM

that is great to hear about him and funny that he told on himself.

I think I left it on Buzz's report but I hope he feels better soon.

50 years Too!

02-22-2008, 09:56 PM

Linnie,

I don't post much on the Man Report but want you to know that I follow your family like my favorite soap opera!
You are such a fun and loving family.
I'm so happy to hear that Trey is making such wonderful progress at expressing himself! Hooray. I'm sure that has a lot to do with having such loving and proactive parent advocates.
I am hoping Buzz is much better and that you and LG don't get sick!
I am a teacher, and I feel that I have been put in an environment of bugs that are out to get everyone in their path. We had 15 teachers out sick, and the kids that come coughing and dripping are driving me crazy. I have been trying really hard not to touch my face and to wash my hands evert chance I get.
Get well Buzz!

Deb

GeminiAngel

02-23-2008, 06:51 AM

Linnie, its great to hear your little guy is comming along!
Now I know this is a dumb question but.... When are you guys leaving for DLR?
All I know is that its soon.

cmp1111

02-23-2008, 10:43 AM

:goodvibes Oh, Linnie, that's terrific! It makes me smile for you all.

I hope you all stay healthy - we've had fevers off and on all week. :sick:

carrieannie

02-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Linnie, Thats terrific about Treys progress! :goodvibes And very sweet that he was concerned about his Dad. :hug: You guys are doing a terrific job with him.

mrsksomeday

02-23-2008, 06:52 PM

Linnie, I am so sorry Buzz is so sick, I hope he gets better soon. I also hope he doesn't give it to any of you.

I was so happy when you told us about all the progress Trey has been making, it had me in tears. I had to tell Bill all about it. It is so wonderful :banana:.

Linnie The Pooh

02-23-2008, 08:36 PM

LTP: That's great about Trey:goodvibes

I :lmao: at the part about him telling on himself.

I said over on the Man Report, but I hope Buzz gets well soon!

Slowly but surely he's getting better. He made me go get him tacos the last 2 days for dinner. At least he's eating.

That is soo cool about Trey, I bet you are glowing with pride and joy.:cloud9:

:goodvibes I am. He's such a sweetie!! :goodvibes

That's so great. I bet that made Buzz's day when he told him to smile. The part about him telling on himself is hilarious! Stinker! :rotfl:

I hope you can all stay well. We've been sick on and off for weeks. Nothing as serious as Buzz has had this week, though. :sick:

We've all beeen sick off and on too. Me for 3 dang months. I was teasing Buzz a little today about being sick and he said, "Well at least I'm not sick for a month!" I corrected him, "Three months!"

He then got mad at me for making him laugh!! It hurts his chest. It's actually kind of funny to see him struggle not to laugh. He keeps telling me to stop being funny, but I'm not-I'm just being me!! If he thinks I'm funny, that's his tough luck! ;)

Linnie I got all teary eyed reading about Trey's progress.:hug:
Special kids have a special place in my heart.
I am going back to college this summer to finish my teaching degree and I have already met with a friend in special ed to ask her lots of questions. I am thinking about specializing in that. That's what you have your degree in right?
I put my education on hold so I could stay home with my children. I am very excited about going back to school. (Yeah, I'm 40 but I'm 40 young and fabulous:cool1: )

BTW, sorry about Buzz. Glad you took him to the doctor. Not something to play around with.

I do have my degree in special ed. I taught for 4 years, then moved to a morning kindergarten class, then "retired" to raise kids. Those young un's with special needs capture my heart. I can't resist 'em! Especially ones with Down's Syndrome for some reason. Trey has a kiddo in his class that is just awesome. He has Down's and he's so friendly to Trey and kind to him. I wave at the bus everyday and he's the only one that waves back to me-including Trey! He never waves at me. I grew up with this boy's dad (used to have a huge crush on him in fact!!:blush:) I've never told his dad who I am. I don't think he recognizes me. I hope not anyway. I used to be an idiot around him.

that is great to hear about him and funny that he told on himself.

I think I left it on Buzz's report but I hope he feels better soon.

Trey has a thing for flaunting the rules. He walks around the house wearing shoes, eats all over the house, smears up the windows... If it's a rule, he's breaking it. I always find candy wrappers hidden in his room!

Linnie,

I don't post much on the Man Report but want you to know that I follow your family like my favorite soap opera!
You are such a fun and loving family.
I'm so happy to hear that Trey is making such wonderful progress at expressing himself! Hooray. I'm sure that has a lot to do with having such loving and proactive parent advocates.
I am hoping Buzz is much better and that you and LG don't get sick!
I am a teacher, and I feel that I have been put in an environment of bugs that are out to get everyone in their path. We had 15 teachers out sick, and the kids that come coughing and dripping are driving me crazy. I have been trying really hard not to touch my face and to wash my hands evert chance I get.
Get well Buzz!

Deb

Thank you! Soap opera family! I'm so proud!! :goodvibes We're definitely an unusual bunch. I always tease Buzz b/c he dresses very well and then here we come schlepping along. Me in my good sweats and (hopefully clean) t-shirts, kids in jammies. I believe in being comfortable!

I've often thought of trying that Airborne, but I don't know if it really works. That was invented by a teacher. I know what you mean though-kids coughing in your face and stuff. I remember the kids putting fingers in their noses, then grabbing my hand to hold it. I told my MIL yesterday you could almost see the germs invading your body. This has been a bad year for sickness. I look forward to warmer weather!!

Linnie, its great to hear your little guy is comming along!
Now I know this is a dumb question but.... When are you guys leaving for DLR?
All I know is that its soon.

We are leaving a week from Sunday. So that would be the 2nd. My mom is going out of town too. She and my brother and his 3 kids are driving to Tucson to visit my aunt. :scared: Now that's an entertaining family. I spent one night telling stories about them to one gal and within 5 minutes, I had a total captive audience, begging me for more stories! They live in the middle of the desert and are just absolutely nuts. Only they don't know they're nuts.

:goodvibes Oh, Linnie, that's terrific! It makes me smile for you all.

I hope you all stay healthy - we've had fevers off and on all week. :sick:

Fevers are horrible. I hope you all get better soon!!!

Linnie, Thats terrific about Treys progress! :goodvibes And very sweet that he was concerned about his Dad. :hug: You guys are doing a terrific job with him.

Thank you! :goodvibes He's a sensitive little guy and so sweet. His teacher told me he lights up everyone's lives. It's so unbelievably nice to hear good things about him coming from school.

Linnie, I am so sorry Buzz is so sick, I hope he gets better soon. I also hope he doesn't give it to any of you.

I was so happy when you told us about all the progress Trey has been making, it had me in tears. I had to tell Bill all about it. It is so wonderful :banana:.

I hope he gets better soon too. :confused: I miss him and he's only in the basement.

Trey is really coming along. Thank you for your kind words. I can hardly believe he's using the word "I." It's something so minor, but so huge for us. When I tell my family about what he's able to do or the progress he's making, they just kind of look at me like, "Yeah, so?" I'm not sure if they mean it that way or if they don't really realized how disabled he really is and that these are miracles. There are things he does, that I don't let him do and tendencies that I try to stop and they think he's really funny doing that stuff. I've tried to tell him it's not a good thing, but they don't seem to get it.

I'm so thankful to have my DIS friends that are excited when he makes progress, because I really don't have anyone in my life that gets excited over that stuff and it is exciting!!

I've heard people say more than once that it is so sad that Trey is the way he is. I feel blessed because I get to see God's miracles in Trey. I realize now how complex speech and language is. I never even thought about it before. If I didn't have Trey, I wouldn't be able to really be thankful for the "small" things, which to me, are miracles. :goodvibes

HomeschoolMama

02-23-2008, 10:18 PM

He then got mad at me for making him laugh!! It hurts his chest. It's actually kind of funny to see him struggle not to laugh. He keeps telling me to stop being funny, but I'm not-I'm just being me!! If he thinks I'm funny, that's his tough luck! ;)
I hope he gets better soon too. :confused: I miss him and he's only in the basement.

Trey is really coming along. Thank you for your kind words. I can hardly believe he's using the word "I." It's something so minor, but so huge for us. When I tell my family about what he's able to do or the progress he's making, they just kind of look at me like, "Yeah, so?" I'm not sure if they mean it that way or if they don't really realized how disabled he really is and that these are miracles. There are things he does, that I don't let him do and tendencies that I try to stop and they think he's really funny doing that stuff. I've tried to tell him it's not a good thing, but they don't seem to get it.

I'm so thankful to have my DIS friends that are excited when he makes progress, because I really don't have anyone in my life that gets excited over that stuff and it is exciting!!

I've heard people say more than once that it is so sad that Trey is the way he is. I feel blessed because I get to see God's miracles in Trey. I realize now how complex speech and language is. I never even thought about it before. If I didn't have Trey, I wouldn't be able to really be thankful for the "small" things, which to me, are miracles. :goodvibes

That's about the only time that laughing in a marriage isn't good medicine, huh? :laughing:
I would miss K too if he was sick for so long. :sick:

What you wrote about Trey and God's miracles is so beautiful. He's so lucky to have a mommy like you. And Buzz is so lucky that you're the mom of his kids. I'm glad we can help you celebrate his triumphs, because we can believe more fully in God's love for all of us and His miracles when we hear about Trey's story. :hug:
Okay- I'm logging off so I don't cry. :rolleyes: Time to kiss my sleeping babies! :cloud9:

Linnie The Pooh

02-25-2008, 05:29 PM

Disneyolic

02-25-2008, 05:36 PM

It's always fun the last week before your vacation. Getting ready ... exciting. I think I'll have a glass of wine to toast your vacation.

carrieannie

02-25-2008, 05:40 PM

I think I'll have a glass of wine to toast your vacation.
Red or White? :rotfl:

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Linnie!!! WOW, Disneyland came quick! :cool1: Did you end up getting a new camera? and how excited are the kids? :hyper: Do they remember going?

Hows Hubby feeling? I love your tagline under your avatar! :p

Disneyolic

02-25-2008, 05:46 PM

Red or White? :rotfl:

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:scratchin Let me think about it for a minute. I'll get back to you after I've poured another ...

mrsksomeday

02-25-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm so thankful to have my DIS friends that are excited when he makes progress, because I really don't have anyone in my life that gets excited over that stuff and it is exciting!!

I've heard people say more than once that it is so sad that Trey is the way he is. I feel blessed because I get to see God's miracles in Trey. I realize now how complex speech and language is. I never even thought about it before. If I didn't have Trey, I wouldn't be able to really be thankful for the "small" things, which to me, are miracles. :goodvibes

:grouphug: This made me cry - "I get to see God's miracles in Trey" :sad:.

That is beautiful and so true. More people should learn to be thankful for the small things. Trey and LG are very lucky to have the parents they do.

lisalonglash

02-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Thanks HSM!

Yeah, making Buzz laugh right now is something he doesn't like! So I do it a lot!

I just finished buying the last supplies for our trip today. We're down to less than a week!! I just hope it'll be warm enough to swim. Oh well. We've swam in pretty chilly weather in Orlando before! Guess we can magage! :beach: That's a cute smilie!

I got the kids some DVD's today. LG got Sponge Bob Season 1. That'll keep her busy throughout the entire trip! Trey got Wonder Pets. he loves those. He has the stuffed animals. I had my in-laws get them for him for Christmas. He sleeps with them every night. And they're super soft so he always has his face on them. I got myself a movie too-It's the Easter Beagle Charlie Brown. Love that movie!! :goodvibes

I think I'll wait to pack clothes until Friday. That's my laundry day. I think we're pretty much all set though. Just a matter of waiting for time to pass! :hyper:

I really hope the weather is warm for your vacation! Wonder Pets is a hit here too - ds#2 LOVES that show! I like it too - educational, uplifting, sweet, etc. We LOVE Charlie Brown here - our whole family watches those! :happytv:

I'm so excited for you - packing for vacation is so much fun! Waiting for time to pass, though, is hard :rotfl2:

I'll toast to your whole family being excited for Disneyland and to Buzz feeling better too! :genie: (hmm, couldn't find a smiley toasting, so I chose a genie - here's to all your wishes coming true!).

HomeschoolMama

02-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Yeah! It's getting so close!!! :hyper:

How's Buzz feeling? :confused3

GeminiAngel

02-25-2008, 08:12 PM

:scratchin Let me think about it for a minute. I'll get back to you after I've poured another ...

Going off Topic. DM! I just went back today and read your entire TR. It was just great! I felt like I was there with you guys. I was so sad it was over.

Linnie The Pooh

02-25-2008, 08:23 PM

It's always fun the last week before your vacation. Getting ready ... exciting. I think I'll have a glass of wine to toast your vacation.

Thank you, I'll cyber drink to that! :thumbsup2

Red or White? :rotfl:

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Linnie!!! WOW, Disneyland came quick! :cool1: Did you end up getting a new camera? and how excited are the kids? :hyper: Do they remember going?

Hows Hubby feeling? I love your tagline under your avatar! :p

Red, Always red! I did not get a new camera yet. This was weird. The other week, I saw this puppy outside. She was in the field across the street. I was really worried she'd get hit so I tried to get her to come over to me, but she wouldn't. So I had to just let her be-she ran off from me.

Last week, I got a call to get Trey early from school from being sick so as I was pulling in the driveway, here was that same puppy. I was opening the garage when I spotted her and she ran right inside. So I stopped the car so I wouldn't hit her, got out and she comes right up to me. :confused3 Oh my gosh-she was soooo soft! I wanted to keep her! She had a tag on with her name and address-she lives right around the corner from me.

Meanwhile, Trey is starting to get agitated. He doesn't like little dogs. So I grab the little dog, after much petting and put her on my lap and drove her home.

While all this was going on, my mailman was waiting for me! He had a registered/certified letter and he saw me, but couldn't figure out what I was doing so he just waited and hoped I'd come right back.

We bought that Subaru last month-here's where this saga ties together. The car dealership sent us a huge Walmart gift card. That was my registered/certified letter!! :cool1: I was so excited! So I'll be getting a new camera, but probably not til we get back from vacation. What I really want was that puppy!! It looks like Tracy's dog, Ace. She's adorable. Maybe if she gets out again, I'll make her mine! No I won't really, but good grief-what a cutie!

:grouphug: This made me cry - "I get to see God's miracles in Trey" :sad:.

That is beautiful and so true. More people should learn to be thankful for the small things. Trey and LG are very lucky to have the parents they do.

That is one of the many blessings of having Trey in my life. :goodvibes I get to really appreciate the small things. When my brother's kids fight, my brother gets so mad. When my kids fight, I am so thankful they are interacting with each other!!

I really hope the weather is warm for your vacation! Wonder Pets is a hit here too - ds#2 LOVES that show! I like it too - educational, uplifting, sweet, etc. We LOVE Charlie Brown here - our whole family watches those! :happytv:

I'm so excited for you - packing for vacation is so much fun! Waiting for time to pass, though, is hard :rotfl2:

I'll toast to your whole family being excited for Disneyland and to Buzz feeling better too! :genie: (hmm, couldn't find a smiley toasting, so I chose a genie - here's to all your wishes coming true!).

Thank you!! A genie works too!! We love Charlie Brown too!! This is a secret, shhhh, I really love watching the kids' shows. I love Max & Ruby, Dora, Sesame Street. Cookie Monster makes me laugh out loud! Especially the time he disguised his cookie and immediately didn't recognize it and thought it was a guy and called it "sir." Oh my, I was howling!!

Yeah! It's getting so close!!! :hyper:

How's Buzz feeling? :confused3

He's doing better. Now he's to the point where he's just plain getting on my nerves. For awhile, I felt really bad for him, but yesterday I was annoyed-he keeps needing favors and things! I told him he needed to get up once in awhile and walk around or he'd get blood clots!

Disneyolic

02-26-2008, 08:28 AM

I have a Panasonic Lumix digital camera and I love it! It's simple enough yet it serves the purpose for everything I need. I love the video feature. Plus I got it in one of my favourite colours ... pink!

http://images.panasonic.com/static/models/dmc-fx10p.jpg

HomeschoolMama

02-26-2008, 08:30 AM

He's doing better. Now he's to the point where he's just plain getting on my nerves. For awhile, I felt really bad for him, but yesterday I was annoyed-he keeps needing favors and things! I told him he needed to get up once in awhile and walk around or he'd get blood clots!

I know that feeling. If hubby came home sick today (for the 3rd time lately) I'd probably start crying or make him live with his mom until he got better.
I'm kidding, of course, but he drives me nuts when he's sick. :sad2:

DisneyJo

02-26-2008, 11:10 AM

Linny we've got a Panasonic Lumix too and agree it's a great camera :thumbsup2

Disneyolic

02-26-2008, 11:27 AM

:offtopic:
Going off Topic. DM! I just went back today and read your entire TR. It was just great! I felt like I was there with you guys. I was so sad it was over.
I tried to PM you but your profile doesn't accept PMs. So, thanks for reading my TR. Every now and again someone PMs me saying that they read it and enjoyed it. It makes me feel really good! :goodvibes

GeminiAngel

02-26-2008, 01:54 PM

:offtopic:

I tried to PM you but your profile doesn't accept PMs. So, thanks for reading my TR. Every now and again someone PMs me saying that they read it and enjoyed it. It makes me feel really good! :goodvibes

Hmm. I'm gonna have to fix that. What is the model of yur Lumix. I loved your photos. Did you take the video clips with that camera too?
Can ya tell I'm in the market for a new camera.

Disneyolic

02-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Hmm. I'm gonna have to fix that. What is the model of yur Lumix. I loved your photos. Did you take the video clips with that camera too?
Can ya tell I'm in the market for a new camera.
It's a DMC-FX01. Yes, the short video clips were taken on the camera. The longer ones that I put on YouTube were from our regular video camera. Just so you know, posting on YouTube or Photobucket with the camera's videos did not produce high quality there. However, on our home computer and TV at home, the quality was excellent! I have used the camera's video in some of my family's photo slide-shows and it is awesome!

Dragonfly*Tink

02-26-2008, 05:56 PM

blue_river

02-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Linnie - you must be going crazy by now with excitement!!! :yay:

Hope that hubby of yours is starting to feel better so you can enjoy the trip :goodvibes

Are you going to post the countdown calendar before you leave or when you get back?

What do you have left to do before leaving?

Montana Disney Fan

02-29-2008, 08:48 AM

Lintasare

02-29-2008, 09:45 AM

Buzz is gud. Flying home from D.C. today. Can't wait to forget about work and enjoy the family.

She's got nothing left to do. Once she finished getting ready for DLR, she got ready for WDW in October. :sad2:

I havn't been to D.C. in so long. I miss the museums. Do anything fun while you were there?

And when do you guys leave again?

ncsjodi

02-29-2008, 10:23 AM

I havn't been to D.C. in so long. I miss the museums. Do anything fun while you were there?

And when do you guys leave again?

I believe they're leaving tomorrow, which means Buzz will be busy tonight catching up!

Linnie The Pooh

02-29-2008, 02:14 PM

Saying hello!

I have been enjoying your reports. I have read most of the Man Report too - very funny. I am also a Mom to a special needs child, they are a joy to have and end up teaching you.:hug:

I see, that you are going to be there around the same time as I am - have a great trip!:banana:

Hi there! Glad to have you aboard!! Special needs kids are truly a joy and you're so right-they do end up teaching us!! You're going to DL too?? Have a great trip also!! :woohoo:

Linnie - you must be going crazy by now with excitement!!! :yay:

Hope that hubby of yours is starting to feel better so you can enjoy the trip :goodvibes

Are you going to post the countdown calendar before you leave or when you get back?

What do you have left to do before leaving?

I'm getting excited, but today I had to run around and take care of a bunch of little things that were annoying to do. I haven't decided what to do about the countdown chart yet. :confused:

We're pretty much packed now. I'm just finishing the laundry and hoping Trey has enough socks so I don't have to go back out shopping again. That kid goes through more socks and if they even get a tiny hole in them, he won't wear them!! His socks last him about a month or so, if we're lucky.

Buzz is gud. Flying home from D.C. today. Can't wait to forget about work and enjoy the family.

She's got nothing left to do. Once she finished getting ready for DLR, she got ready for WDW in October. :sad2:

I'm not even ready for DL!! I have to start delegating:

Buzz do it all. If ya need me, I'll be downstairs asleep. Get dinner too, while you're at it.

I havn't been to D.C. in so long. I miss the museums. Do anything fun while you were there?

And when do you guys leave again?

We leave Sunday morning at a horribly early hour.

I believe they're leaving tomorrow, which means Buzz will be busy tonight catching up!

Yeah, Buzz better get caught up tonight!! But we also have a bunch of shows to watch tonight-that's my plan anyway. :upsidedow

If anyone wants a postcard, be sure to PM me your address today or tomorrow. I know we got some Christmas cards from people, but I put all that stuff away so I've forgotten addresses. :dance3: Stoopid, organized Lin.