Disney OCD--aka MissCammie is Disney Planning!

[CampbellScot]

Hi Everyone!

I finally finished my trip report took me pert near a whole year...finished just in time for our trip in August! :cool1:

I figured that a Pre-Trip report would help me stay organized as the countdown for Disney Safari 2008 begins! AND I can keep in touch with my fellow Disney addicts. YAY addiction loves company!!!

I am going to do my utmost to reign in my tendency to be...wordy...long-winded...chatty...if you will.

*ahem*

I suppose I should start off with introductions for those who may have stumbled unsuspectingly upon this trip report!

We are the CampbellScots...

Jay-The Dad--Type A, workaholic...allows his crazy wife to indulge her Disney addiction. Jay loves Disney too...but in subtle, manly sort of way...he's more apt to give Mickey a hearty handshake and a slap on the back as opposed to a hug...

:rotfl2:

that was a funny visual...

Sally-(9)The Rules oriented, High School Musical loving Big Sister. She's a beautiful girl, with a big heart. She is currently head over heels crushing on Zac Efron...this girl has got the BUG!:love:

Teddy-(6)The energetic dynamo that keeps everyone laughing...except his sister who continues to find him extremely irritating most of the time. Teddy is very into Pirates...and Legos...and Lincoln Logs...anything he can build with. He's got a mind like his daddy!

lastly...

Me--MissCammie as I've come to be known by one and all. (The kids called MissCammie from day ONE. Jay and I never insisted they do so...actually tried to get them to stop it...but that's my name to them. It works for us. So MissCammie it is.)

i am the Wicked Step mother.

It's what I do.

I'm just wicked.

I am.

seriously.

and bossy.

very bossy.

I'm Southern born and raised...with Irish undertones! :shamrock: This means I've got a bit of a temper and I'm generally over emotional. I'm an obsessive planner and list maker. I LOVE me some Donald Duck. Donald is my Disney alter ego...hands down. Donald Duck and I are ONE! I am heavily addicted to Diet Coke and I have a *thing* about manners. I want my family to have them and I get annoyed if they don't. I am more than aware that the world at large will not have the manners I think they should. I deal with it as best I can...just so long as someone else's lack of manners does not intrude upon the ears and space of my family...who's ears and space I am in charge of.

so if you are cussing a blue streak or smoking in my face and I can't move my family away from you, be forewarned...I'll slap you around with an eyebrow arch and tell you to knock it off.

:flower3:

I'm charming that way.

or annoying...

depending upon who you talk to.

*ahem*

ANYHOW...

on to the trip!!!

Stats:

Length of Stay: Ten days at Disney World!!!:cool1:

Accommodations: Animal Kingdom Lodge

Dining:

Chef Mickey's
Akershus--Princess Breakfast
Boma (3x!) (I sure hope we like it...it's in our resort so it's convenient!)
Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
Spoodles
Ohana breakfast with Lilo and Stitch
1900 Park Fare (Cinderella's Gala Feast!)

We've already eaten at Chef Mickey's and Sci-Fi. We all loved Chef Mickey's as our "Welcome back to Disney", first day of vacation so get your motor runnin Dinner. :thumbsup2 As we are doing Chef Mickey's for the second time as our first meal it is *officially* a TRADITION for the CampbellScots.

If we ever do anything more than once at one location it becomes a tradition. Like Sally getting me a diet Coke from the first Diet Coke refrigerator she sees when we go to WallyWorld. I don't even have to ask her.

It's a tradition.

see how that works?

handy things are traditions...

;)

no really, we love that sort of thing. We all do. It says "Family" to us. It makes everyday things feel special and important. And we are all about trying keep a hold of those special and important moments!

Like Diet Coke finding.

*ahem*

where were we? Oh yes...the food...

The other place we've done once before is Sci-Fi. This was actually a request from Jay. He REALLY enjoyed the whole experience. The food is really good and you just can't beat the atmosphere!

Everything else will be new to us. I have ADR's for Boma three different times. Twice for breakfast and once for dinner. Mostly b/c it's convenient. As we are staying at AKL, we are a bit farther out than we are used to. I get nervous about being "on time" for things. I figured if we had breakfast ADR's for Boma I wouldn't start the day freaking out about being late and getting everybody up at the crack of dawn! I checked out the menu before I did this, of course, b/c I have one of the most anxious, finicky eaters on the PLANET in Sally. It appears that while Boma has exotic African food...it also has things like scrambled eggs and Mickey waffles and melon for breakfast and chicken strips and mac and cheese for dinner. As long as Sally can identify food she knows and loves, she'll be fine!

The princess breakfast was exclusively for Sally. We just didn't get a lot of Princess time last summer. Of course as we get closer to our trip I see that Sally has pert near grown out of the Princess thing. She is maturing so quickly.

She asked me yesterday if there was a High School Musical breakfast...

:cheer2:

can y'all imagine?!:lmao:

I told her she'd be enjoying High School themed meals before she knew it so could she please just stay NINE...at least for now? She said she'd try.

:laughing:

She'll enjoy the Princess Breakfast though. I know she will. That Disney magic will have worked its way into her system and she'll be able to enjoy those things she loved so much as a little bitty girl.

We're all looking forward to "Cindy's Gala Feast" at 1900 Park Fare!! Sally and I LOVE the Step Sisters and Lady Tremaine!

I've heard good things about Spoodles. Mostly I wanted to eat there b/c it's on the the Boardwalk and I haven't been to the Boardwalk before! I'm looking forward to this one!!

I'm sure Ohana will be fun! We had all really enjoyed breakfast at the Kona Cafe last summer...so I was pretty sure Ohana would be enjoyed as well...especially since we'll be seeing Lilo and Stitch along with Hawaiian shirt Mickey and pals!! Both the kids know that MissCammie is ALL ABOUT Ohana...as a concept. I love the movie and I can't listen to the Hawaiian Roller Coast ride song without tears. I do NOT know why this song does this to me, but it does.

Every. Single. Time.

:confused3

Hopefully we'll have some time to explore the Poly as well!! It's on the LIST of things to do!

Okay...so those are the stats.

With 26 days to go:cool1: I have to start getting my packing lists done. I need to go through the kids clothes and figure out (generally...not set in stone) which outfits for which days. I don't know about anyone else, but we usually do AT LEAST two outfits a day. Everyone just gets so sweaty...and ick...who likes to walk around in sweaty clothes?!

NOT ME!

Last year we were all about the Commando park touring. We were up at the crack and didn't return until the parks closed.

THIS year we intend to be a little more mellow. We'll try to take pool breaks mid day...actually relax a little. The concept of relaxing will be a new one for us...particularly Jay and me, but we're going to give it a shot!!

UP NEXT: The lists!! And more obsessive compulsive planning activities!!

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Yeah Im the first one here!!!!!

[TarzansKat]

Woo hoo! Miss Cammie's doing a PTR!!!! :woohoo:

[NYPDwife]

popcorn:: I'm soooo subscribing to another Miss Cammie adventure!!:goodvibes



BTW, Miss Cammie, have you had a chance to check out my Holiday in Disney PTR? Tell me what you think.

[Hedy]

Looking forward to more. I have it on very good authority (from nephew Ferdie9, who is a mac n cheese connoseur) that the Mac n Cheese at Boma is good. ::yes::

[MichelleVW]

I'm 41 and have a hugh Zac Efron crush, the child has good taste!! :thumbsup2

[jham]

Yay! I'm so excited! I can't wait for another trip!

[NYPDwife]

I love the movie and I can't listen to the Hawaiian Roller Coast ride song without tears. I do NOT know why this song does this to me, but it does.

Every. Single. Time.

:confused3

Me too! The kids always ask me why I cry when I hear this song. The bad thing is, I play it in the car alot, so I tell them "laughter through tears is one of my favorite emotions"!

I think it makes me smile & cry b/c I think of the part of the movie where the song is played and the two sisters are together and Stitch starts learning what it is to be a family at that point.

[Kellylynn3]

yay im so glad your back! And don't worry about being ocd. I leave in two weeks and I have been making lists out of the wazoo. Lists that do include planning my wardrobe for everyday I'm there. So your not the only one. Can't wait for more! :mickeyjum

[CampbellScot]

Yay!!! all my buddies are coming over to play!!!:goodvibes

I've got a good bit of time today as I sit in my office...with my door closed...b/c i'm terribly important and VERY busy...

writing my PTR!!!

:rotfl:

[ProudMommyof2]

Yahooey!!! Can not wait to hear everything!!!

[CoP Luv]

Yay!!! all my buddies are coming over to play!!!:goodvibes

I've got a good bit of time today as I sit in my office...with my door closed...b/c i'm terribly important and VERY busy...

writing my PTR!!!

:rotfl:

I just laughed out loud at my desk. :lmao: But in the most quiet of ways. So I don't disturb anyone else that is hard at work while I am on DIS...I can be polite too.

Can't wait to read what is in store! :banana:

[ProudMommyof2]

Hmm- pool breaks huh- does this mean Miss Cammie intends to get WET!!!! ;)

[jenb1023]

Woo-hoo! Signing up for another adventure! I hope you love AKL as much as we did. We liked it even better than WL.

[mla1977]

Woohoo! Another Miss Cammie TR (okay PTR, but lets not get too techinical).

[Im_with_Dopey]

:cool1: Sign me up too

[CampbellScot]

Hmm- pool breaks huh- does this mean Miss Cammie intends to get WET!!!! ;)

no. I. do. not.

at all.

:cool:

By pool breaks I mean JAY and the kids will be getting while MissCammie does not.

I will supervise.

Ask Steph. There needs to be a supervisor...unless there happens to be a vortex of death in your resort pool...in that case you may be getting in clothes and all.

luckily...no vortex of death at AKL!

:thumbsup2

[KayleeUK]

Just finished reading last years so I must subscribe :)

Does Sally know that Stitch will be Ohana ? :)

[princessjv]

I'll be following along for this one too. Think you could keep it under a year with 10 days?



I dare ya!




I think you should nap whilst Jay pool supervises during breaks. :) What do you thin?

[ProudMommyof2]

no. I. do. not.

at all.

:cool:

By pool breaks I mean JAY and the kids will be getting while MissCammie does not.

I will supervise.

Ask Steph. There needs to be a supervisor...unless there happens to be a vortex of death in your resort pool...in that case you may be getting in clothes and all.

luckily...no vortex of death at AKL!

:thumbsup2

Curious- someone who claims to be closely aligned to a duck that refuses to get wet:confused3


One more question- what is the "last name" on the reservation this year;) ?

[micandminforever]

Great a new CampbellScot family adventure has begun. I know the sequel will be as great as the orginal.:surfweb: :happytv: popcorn::

[Nie0214]

Subscribing WOOO! :goodvibes

One more question- what is the "last name" on the reservation this year ?

:lmao:

[jcmc]

Subscribing......:cool1: :cool1:

[oregonmommyof2]

Just finished the last one and am excited for this one...

[lucytootsie]

YEAH. I joined just so I could say I loved the trip reprt. Now we get another 1. It is our lucky day!:banana: :banana: :banana: :cloud9: party: party:

[retiredkid]

YAY!! Another MissCammie report!!:cool1:

And I don't have to read 84,000 posts to catch up!!:thumbsup2

Looking forward to all the adventures of Sally and Teddy!!

[PrincessOliviasMom]

Yippeee! Another Miss Cammie TR...or PTR as it is. And, I'm in on this one from the beginning. woo-hoo for me!

LOVED your last TR and am looking forward to this one as well!

[pandapooh]

:cool1: For another trip report, i can't wait. :dance3:

[Nostalgia]

Here I sit, brow furrowed, deeply engrossed in the important work stuff that is happening on my screen.... NOT !!!!! I'm busy reading Miss Cammie's PTR! (but I sure do look like I'm working hard to anyone who happens to pass by) :rotfl:

Subbed!!! :worship:

[DISNUT21]

Yes! Another MissCammie report! I am so siked.. I can't wait to hear more. I just came back from the AKL hopefully this will help my homesickness.

[castmemberb4]

OH! Happy :cheer2: Happy:cheer2: Happy:cheer2: a pretrip from MissCammie.
I love your title !! I'm CDO myself, you know OCD but with the letters in the proper alphabetical order as they should be:rolleyes1
Can't wait to hear what Teddy and Sally think about AKL it is our favorite so far. Their pool has the most relaxing atmosphere, with the animals close by, and lots of shade. Hope you guys love Boma, maybe Sally will even try something new.
Make some extra time for Boardwalk it's a great family atmosphere, and if you have time take a walk around the lake and check out Storm along Bay, we always do a little stroll over there.
I CAN NOT wait to hear all about this trip.

BTW - Proudmommy you cracked me up with that "last name" comment :rotfl2:

[yakkin' yeti]

Hooray! Sign me up!

[CampbellScot]

Just finished reading last years so I must subscribe :)

Does Sally know that Stitch will be Ohana ? :)

:lmao: actually...no, Sally does not know about Stitch at Ohana just yet. I haven't quite gone over which meals are character meals and which are not...just yet. Sally liked Stitch before he burped in her face!:laughing: Perhaps she'll have forgiven him by the time our breakfast rolls around...or not. We'll have to have the "giving people a second chance" talk. :rotfl:


I'll be following along for this one too. Think you could keep it under a year with 10 days?

I dare ya!

I will do my utmost to keep the time frame under a year! :rotfl2: I still can't believe it took me that long...life just gets smack in the way sometimes! I will try though!


I think you should nap whilst Jay pool supervises during breaks. :) What do you thin?

sounds like a plan to me!!!:thumbsup2


Curious- someone who claims to be closely aligned to a duck that refuses to get wet:confused3

Okay...see, the thing is...I WAS a swimmer...big time in to swimming...for YEARS competitive swimming...but years of chronic ear infections robbed me of a bit of my hearing...and quitting swim team was really difficult for me. So I didn't go into the water for a long time...mostly b/c I had all these restrictions...no going under being the biggest one. For someone who was swimming before she walked, it was tough only being able to "stand" or bob around with the massive fear that I might get water in my ears. The "custom" ear plugs were a joke. They came out...they leaked...it was silly. So I just stopped going in at all for a while...now, as an adult I just have that "why bother" feeling. I have been told by my ear specialists that I can swim, but...blah blah blah...

y'all know what I mean.

and I don't like to be wet.

it's ick.

swimming fun...wet, not fun.

see...all clear?

okay I'm weird. I have issues.

CLEARLY.

:cutie:


One more question- what is the "last name" on the reservation this year;) ?

Aha...this year I HYPHENATED...even though technically it's not November yet so my passport is still valid under my maiden name...

but I WILL change it...

after November.

I will.

I swear.

*ahem*

:flower3:

[Peace Mickey Lovers]

Hi Miss Cammie,
I am a bit of a lurker here, I just finished you last report and had to let you know how much I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to this one.

Can't wait to see your lists, love that you are OCD about Disney, so am I and everyone makes fun of me.

Lisa

[jham]

Hi Miss Cammie,
I am a bit of a lurker here, I just finished you last report and had to let you know how much I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to this one.

Can't wait to see your lists, love that you are OCD about Disney, so am I and everyone makes fun of me.

Lisa


Hey, I just saw your ticker--it's 6 months 10 days until MY 40th birthday trip! :cool1: (but my actually birthday is 4 days into my trip on Feb. 11)

[Goddessrobin]

I was just about to turn off my computer, after being on it entirely too long, when I decided to hop on over to DIS for the tiniest of seconds. The best laid plans, right? I am so glad to find your pre-trip. I'll be here waiting for more!

[disney-inspired]

Came as soon as I read the update on your other TR.
How exciting, 10 days?! I remember all the tear-jerking moments in your 6-day TR, by the end of this TR I will be bawling!:lovestrucJust so much love in your family.
I love your OCD-ness and I think I might have found a better smiley to express your eyebrow arch of death!

How's this?

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3127/reallyiu1.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Except, I'm pretty sure you don't have a unibrow:laughing:

[stagemomx3]

If we ever do anything more than once at one location it becomes a tradition.

:lmao: Us too. My 10 year old is particularly adamant about this.

I'm glad you started your pre-trip report.

[CampbellScot]

Came as soon as I read the update on your other TR.
How exciting, 10 days?! I remember all the tear-jerking moments in your 6-day TR, by the end of this TR I will be bawling!:lovestrucJust so much love in your family.
I love your OCD-ness and I think I might have found a better smiley to express your eyebrow arch of death!

How's this?

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3127/reallyiu1.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Except, I'm pretty sure you don't have a unibrow:laughing:

oh my GOSH!!!! Where did you FIND THAT?!

it's PERFECT!!! (except for the unibrow!:lmao: )

:thumbsup2

[CampbellScot]

Hey, I just saw your ticker--it's 6 months 10 days until MY 40th birthday trip! :cool1: (but my actually birthday is 4 days into my trip on Feb. 11)

Oh FUN!!! a birthday trip!!!

I want to do a birthday trip some day but my birthday is in December...I've heard nightmare stories about the outrageous crowds during the holidays. :eek:

no no no...no crowds. The nice weather and temperature does NOT make up for wall to wall people.

I'd rather sweat.

in a lady like way.

:flower3:

are you bringing your babies on the trip? Or is this a mommy's only trip?

[disney-inspired]

oh my GOSH!!!! Where did you FIND THAT?!

it's PERFECT!!! (except for the unibrow!:lmao: )

:thumbsup2

Ok, how's this one?
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3305/500ct2.gif (http://imageshack.us)
I've been google-ing for more smileys to use on the DIS.

[babytrees]

I love the fact that Miss Cammie is doing a pre trip report...it means she HAS to do a trip report too!!:goodvibes

I can't wait to hear your take on AKL....that's where my oldest wants us to spend our time for her graduation present in 22 months. :lmao:

[amreli]

Loved your TR so I had to follow over here and subscribe and hear about the next one! I'd love to stay at AKL, but for now I'll settle for reading about it in your upcoming trip report. :) Have a great time on your trip! :yay:

[scrapbookingpro]

We've never stayed at AKL but my inlaws have, so we got to swim in the pool there. It is SO pretty! There was one sitting area that was my favorite- perfect for a nice afternoon rest. It is partly sunny, partly shady and on one side is the hot tub - on the other side: Giraffes!! :goodvibes

So fun!

[karenell]

Wooty HOOT!
I just looked at your ticker and realized that we're leaving on the same day! We'll only be there for a long weekend - I'm a bit jealous of your 10 days - but I am SO looking forward to living them through your TR!

Reading your last one made me REALLY miss the trips we used to take with our kiddos (all in their 20s now. Okay the oldest is 30. But just barely. And that's really twenty-ten anyway, right? Because I CAN'T be a mother to a 30 year old...I just can't...*ahem*)



I'd rather sweat.

in a lady like way.

:flower3:



Ladies don't sweat.

We glisten.:rolleyes:

:rolleyes1Just sayin'...

[kathie859]

Yea. Miss Cammie! Thanks for feeding your minions' addiction to your prose:goodvibes As a slightly OCD trip planner, I can't wait to hear your plans. Isn't it comforting to have lists?:upsidedow

[LilyLake]

Okay, major lurker here, finally emerging from lurkdom to tell you that I really enjoyed your trip report. As you may notice from my start date on the DIS and my number of posts, I don't talk much here.

I, too, am a master of the eyebrow arch. My boys know what I'm thinking without me having to say a word.

The reason I'm posting is that we leave for our trip 4 weeks from today, so our trips will overlap. On the off chance that I'll actually see you there, and feel compelled to say "hello" :wave2: , I want to have at least posted to you once.

The participants on my upcoming trip are me, my 12 year old son, my sister, and my 12 and 11 year old nieces. My husband and 15 year old son don't want to go because it will be too hot. Yeah, it will be hot, but the same crew went 3 years ago in August and we managed to have a good time. We stayed at AKL that time and loved it. We'll be at Pop this time.

My nieces are really into High School Musical, so I think I should try to watch the movie at least once, but I haven't happened upon it during any of my channel surfing.

It's nice to see that you'll have a 10 day trip this year. I know how disappointing it was for you last year, to have to cut your trip short. I hope you really enjoy it! :woohoo: And I'll be looking forward to reading all about it afterwards.

[janloz]

Loved your trip report and now the PTR is a bonus. Can't wait to hear about your upcoming adventure.

[KarlaG4Kids]

Loved your TR so of course I must subscribe to your pre-trippie.

I bet you will love AKL. Boma's is fantastic, especially for breakfast. Talk Sally into trying the special juice...it is unbelievably YUMMY!

Thanks for sharing with us again!

[ericamcl]

Woo Hoo! Another MissCammie TR...I was hoping we'd get one for this trip!

[mavslab]

I loved your trip report, can't wait to read your PTR. We will be there the same time as you.

If I see you coming, I'm going to hide! I don't want my 4yo to be one of those children you talk about in your TR! :rotfl2:

[redsox721]

Thanks for the PTR. Looking forward to all the lists and plans.

Our first family trip to WDW back in 1994 was for 10 days. We stayed at the Poly. My kids were DD 8 & DS 9 at that time. They loved it. Every thing was exciting and had me tearing up the whole trip.

My OCD caused me to also have lists, reservations (back then) and an itinerary. My kids and husband thought I was nuts but we didn't miss a thing. I would get up before them, whip open the drapes in the room and announce it was time to get up. They didn't mind most days but the mornings I woke them at 6:30/7:00 they got pretty upset. I just announced what was planned for the day and they would become cooperative. :yay:

Anyway, can't wait to hear all the details about this trip. :)

[crzy4mickey]

:banana: i'm here too Miss Cammie! Can't wait to read all about your trip! I see it has not been shortened this year :yay: hurray for the Campbell-Scotts!

[CampbellScot]

Ok, how's this one?
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3305/500ct2.gif (http://imageshack.us)
I've been google-ing for more smileys to use on the DIS.

yup...that's me...if I was a smiley...and i was yellow...:thumbsup2


Wooty HOOT!
I just looked at your ticker and realized that we're leaving on the same day! We'll only be there for a long weekend - I'm a bit jealous of your 10 days - but I am SO looking forward to living them through your TR!

I'll keep an eye out for you!!!!


Ladies don't sweat.

We glisten.:rolleyes:

:rolleyes1Just sayin'...

:lmao: true...very true...:thumbsup2


I loved your trip report, can't wait to read your PTR. We will be there the same time as you.

If I see you coming, I'm going to hide! I don't want my 4yo to be one of those children you talk about in your TR! :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :lmao: it seems my reputation shall precede me!!!:goodvibes

[GoofyG]

Yea MissCammie, I'm soooo glad you're doing a trip report again. I have had a blast reading you trip report from last year. It always gives me a few good laughs.

[Pollito916]

Yay! MissCammie is back! :woohoo: :yay: Looking forward to reading about more Disney fun!

[Alysa]

I already like your pre-trip report so now I'll have to go and find your previous one! Nothing wrong with a bit of Irish temper or liking manners!
:shamrock:

[travelmel]

I'm in! MissCammie I am a BIG fan. I quote you now and then in my TR.. and though it's DL so it'll never be read by anybody over here, I still give you your props! The exception being once when I called my husband a "Tall Drink of Water" :drinking1 I didn't want to quote you so it would have looked like you were calling him the tall drink.... that could get messy. :rotfl2:

I can just hear you in my head (you sound like Annie Potts from Designing Women in my head) and everything you say is cute because YOUR'RE Southern! There you have it. I am a BIG fan just like everybody else ;)

Looking forward to more!

[diz_kid 777]

Subscribing! Loved your last TR! So glad you're going to be writing another one, MissCammie. :goodvibes Can't wait to see what the next trip will hold. (Hopefully not another worst smell in Disney incident. :rotfl:)

[benlizchavez]

Nice start MissCammie! We'll be there the same time as you, maybe we'll bump into each other. I'd post our pictures, but I don't know how to add the sunglasses ;)

[NYPDwife]

23 Days & Counting.....

I have to ask, I know you said you write things down to remember them, but do you do it at night like a journal, or when they occur?

I want to remember my trip this year and have as much detail as you did, I just want to know the best way (b/c being a mommy has my brain fried and I can't remember anything!). I'd hate to forget the really cute moments. Please help!:goodvibes

[CampbellScot]

23 Days & Counting.....

I have to ask, I know you said you write things down to remember them, but do you do it at night like a journal, or when they occur?

I want to remember my trip this year and have as much detail as you did, I just want to know the best way (b/c being a mommy has my brain fried and I can't remember anything!). I'd hate to forget the really cute moments. Please help!:goodvibes

I am a BIG fan of the Mead "little notebook". It's really teeny actually...I think I got it at CVS! I keep it with me and I write things down ALL DAY long, as they happen...something cute that was said...where we were, times of day...how the kids reacted to this or that...one summer when I was in college I worked for a lawyer and his secretary taught me shorthand...seriously, that stuff comes in HANDY!!! I also have a Passporter...I LOVE the Passporter. I recommend the Passporter to anyone and everyone going to Disney!! At the end of the day I put A LOT of the information into the passporter b/c it's great for keeping things organized on a timeline...makes for a GREAT recap of the day! LOVE The Passporter!!!

I'm a nut that way though. I've ALWAYS done that. Even when i was little bitty I was recording life into a notebook. That's just me. It DOES help with Trip Report writing though!!!

I am SO excited for your trip!!!:goodvibes I can't wait to hear all about it!!

[Northern Disney Girl]

. I love the movie and I can't listen to the Hawaiian Roller Coast ride song without tears. I do NOT know why this song does this to me, but it does.

Every. Single. Time.

:confused3



This is so true! We just watched this movie the other night with our girls! Love it! I too cannot get through that song without shedding a few tears! We had a hawaiian luau party for my daughter's 7th birthday last February (indoors, of course) and this song was the theme of the party - all the kids kept asking me why I was so sad! I had to keep explaining to them that I just really liked the song! :rotfl:

Thanks for starting your PTR Miss Cammie! Can't wait to catch up - just found you today! :)

[jham]

Oh FUN!!! a birthday trip!!!

I want to do a birthday trip some day but my birthday is in December...I've heard nightmare stories about the outrageous crowds during the holidays. :eek:

no no no...no crowds. The nice weather and temperature does NOT make up for wall to wall people.

I'd rather sweat.

in a lady like way.

:flower3:

are you bringing your babies on the trip? Or is this a mommy's only trip?

I'm not too fond of crowds either, or sweat, that's why we always go in January or February :thumbsup2 well, that and wanting to get out of the snow! I am definitely bringing my babies. I'm so excited! And we're having a big disboutiquer meet too I think. Heathersue and Karebear and twob4him and t-beri....you should think about flying down! Some of us will have kids and DHs with us, some will not. I'm so happy because after our trip last year DH was saying not for another 4 years :sad1: but things happen, and here we are planning another trip! A girl needs to be someplace happy for her big 40, doesn't she? :rotfl:

[CampbellScot]

I'm not too fond of crowds either, or sweat, that's why we always go in January or February :thumbsup2 well, that and wanting to get out of the snow! I am definitely bringing my babies. I'm so excited! And we're having a big disboutiquer meet too I think. Heathersue and Karebear and twob4him and t-beri....you should think about flying down! Some of us will have kids and DHs with us, some will not. I'm so happy because after our trip last year DH was saying not for another 4 years :sad1: but things happen, and here we are planning another trip! A girl needs to be someplace happy for her big 40, doesn't she? :rotfl:

HOLY FLIPPIN CANNOLI...I am SO going to do my best to make it down for the Disboutique Meet. How FUN would that be!!!

It would be like meeting CELEBRITIES!!! :cool2: :cool1:

[CoP Luv]

Aha...this year I HYPHENATED...even though technically it's not November yet so my passport is still valid under my maiden name...

but I WILL change it...

after November.

I will.

I swear.

*ahem*

:flower3:

I am going through the same thing! I just got married on 7/19 and haven't even thought about changing my name. We are going on our honeymoon in August to Europe so I can't change my name yet because my passport is still in my maiden name as well as my plane ticket, cruise passanger info, etc...

My passport expires in 2011. Think I could hold out until then? I would just make more sense. :rolleyes:

[CampbellScot]

I am going through the same thing! I just got married on 7/19 and haven't even thought about changing my name. We are going on our honeymoon in August to Europe so I can't change my name yet because my passport is still in my maiden name as well as my plane ticket, cruise passanger info, etc...

My passport expires in 2011. Think I could hold out until then? I would just make more sense. :rolleyes:

:lmao:

changing my last name has always been a big IF for me. I like my name. My dad likes my name too!:laughing: It's all very "male possessive"...and I'm not one who gives in to such things easily...I know, big shock! I like to the bossER NOT the bossee!

That being said, there is a fabulous website called MissNowMrs.com. It's a GODSEND. You pay for their "kit"...plug in all the necessary information, then they do all the legwork for you. You don't have spend endless hours in this office and then that office, changing this and proving that. It's VERY worth the cost...which is very reasonable...I'm so going to use it...if I ever decide to change my name...

:flower3:

CONGRATS on your marriage!!! Have a FABULOUS time in Europe!!!:goodvibes

[PrincessGeorgie]

Sweet Niblets! I can finally stop my meds-- MissCammie is back in action!

Looking SOOOOOOOO forward to the sequel!

[CampbellScot]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

a little tip for you:

stopping the meds never works out well...

*ahem*

;)

[Wish_I_Was_At_WDW]

Miss Cammie, I didn't get a chance to post on your last trip report before it was moved over to the completed board but I enjoyed reading about your sweet family so much. And I'll never see Sam Champion again without thinking of you! I'm so looking forward to reading this report as well.

[tink's girls]

Oh FUN!!! a birthday trip!!!

I want to do a birthday trip some day but my birthday is in December...I've heard nightmare stories about the outrageous crowds during the holidays. :eek:

no no no...no crowds. The nice weather and temperature does NOT make up for wall to wall people.

I'd rather sweat.

in a lady like way.

:flower3:

are you bringing your babies on the trip? Or is this a mommy's only trip?


Hello Miss Cammie. I really enjoyed your last trip report and am excited that you are writing another one. Your kids are precious and they are very lucky to have you in their life.

Now, about December. I just wanted to let you know that I've been twice in December, and if you time it right, and use TGM, it's not so bad. I, like you, work for the school system, and so I have to plan our vacations accordingly. And I, like you, do NOT like to sweat! So, last year we left on the 19th (school let out at 12:30 and we were packed and ready to go) and came back on the 24th. We avoided the week between Christmas and New Years, but still were able to experience Disney at Christmas. And the crowds really are not that bad. Infact, I would say no worse than a summer trip.

Anyway, I wish you a fun week in WDW.:goodvibes

[karapp75]

Gotta love MissCammie trip reports, however, did we ever get the much promised epilogue from the last TR? I stumbled upon your old blog just recently and have loved it! I just want to make sure that Sally Rally and her adorable lil brother never had to move to the shore. Can't wait for more installments. Oh and BTW, whose last name are the trip arrangements made under this year- HA HA

[jillyb]

Yay MissCammie! I read your TR and have been wondering/hoping you'd do a PTR. Can't wait to read more!

[karenell]

Gotta love MissCammie trip reports, however, did we ever get the much promised epilogue from the last TR?


Here's a link to the epilogue (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26385711&postcount=1959).


:flower3:

[jerelynj]

So happy to get my MissCammie fix! I am anxiously awaiting your lists. I am sure it will help me to get organized for our November trip!

[dis75ney]

Yay! MissCammie's back!!! :cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2:

OK, now to go read the PTR... :rolleyes1

[ADAMANDLISA]

How impatient I was for you to finish your trip report and now that it's over, I'm sad!

Even worse, I was SURE you were going to announce that you were pregnant (yes, I cried when it didn't happen. You know, pregnancy hormones and all that!)!

It's so refreshing to see a fellow obsessive-compulsive w/germ warfare issues! ;) I, too, have used the eyebrow, although now my 15 month-old has figured out how to do it back.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Looks like we are arriving right before you leave....so if you see 2 little boys running amuck (although I PROMISE they will have pants on ;) ) and a crazed pregnant woman, you can bet that it's me!

Can't wait for more of your PTR!

Lisa:goodvibes

[CampbellScot]

How impatient I was for you to finish your trip report and now that it's over, I'm sad!

Even worse, I was SURE you were going to announce that you were pregnant (yes, I cried when it didn't happen. You know, pregnancy hormones and all that!)!

It's so refreshing to see a fellow obsessive-compulsive w/germ warfare issues! ;) I, too, have used the eyebrow, although now my 15 month-old has figured out how to do it back.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Looks like we are arriving right before you leave....so if you see 2 little boys running amuck (although I PROMISE they will have pants on ;) ) and a crazed pregnant woman, you can bet that it's me!

Can't wait for more of your PTR!

Lisa:goodvibes

awwww...thanks so much for the kind words!:goodvibes I actually cried a little bit myself when I found it was just the migraines and the ulcers causing all the fun vomiting. :headache:

maybe someday...

I will DEFINITELY keep an eye out for a crazed pregnant woman and her little munchkins!!! If I see you I'll wave!!! :)

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[princessjv]

Umm, excuse me please Miss Cammie,:flower3:

Page 6 in just a few days... Will you be posting an index for this here PTR, so we know when to pop back in and check on your OCD-ness?

Just wondering. :rolleyes1

LY/MI:yay:

[jkswimming]

:lmao:

changing my last name has always been a big IF for me. I like my name. My dad likes my name too!:laughing: It's all very "male possessive"...and I'm not one who gives in to such things easily...I know, big shock! I like to the bossER NOT the bossee!

That being said, there is a fabulous website called MissNowMrs.com. It's a GODSEND. You pay for their "kit"...plug in all the necessary information, then they do all the legwork for you. You don't have spend endless hours in this office and then that office, changing this and proving that. It's VERY worth the cost...which is very reasonable...I'm so going to use it...if I ever decide to change my name...

:flower3:

CONGRATS on your marriage!!! Have a FABULOUS time in Europe!!!:goodvibes

After almost 25 years I guess I'm keeping my name. Maybe if they had had missnowmrs.com back then!! :rolleyes1

Looking forward to your next trip report. Hope you all have a great vacation.

[D&R love Disney]

Woo hoo! A new report. I loved the last one and plan on responding throughout this one.

I can't wait to read all about the new adventures of the CampbellScots! :thumbsup2

I didn't change my name either, I like it and I am used to it. DH didn't mind to much (plus his ex and I share the same first name) :lmao:

[mavslab]

Even worse, I was SURE you were going to announce that you were pregnant

OMG I thought the same thing!!

Maybe this time :goodvibes

[GRUMPY D]

Miss Cammie is back,and while makeing your list dont forget to pack your rud-obnoxious child on the plain, nose protecter hockey mask we dont need another black eye on this trip:cool1:

[Sleeping*Beauty]

I'm late, I'm late, I'm Late. But, I'm here and all caught up! I can't wait to hear about your new trip plans and preparations.

[mrp4352]

After the last trip report, wild horses (or manatees or pootsnorkels) couldn't keep me away!!

:lmao:

[Fluffypants]

Miss Cammie has started another report!! No more worrying about how to keep myself entertained!!! I rushed right over when I heard the news!!! :cheer2: This is the Best Ride in the Park!!! :cheer2:

I am subscribing and getting ready to laugh, cry, and arch my brow!!

Have a great trip, with . . .
. . . no black-eyes . . .
. . . no kids without drawers . . .
. . . no riots while waiting to Find Nemo . . .
. . . plenty of magical moments . . .
. . . and LOTS of being "just like a family (of lions!)"!!!

Meanwhile, I will read along & live vicariously through you, as I wait until October 2009. Man, that's far away! :sad1:

PS - Birthday Disney trips are THE BEST!!!

[CampbellScot]

Hey y'all!!

Okay so...did I mention that I we have a "special events" section to this trip?!

well we DO!!

the kiddies are going to be doing a Pirate Cruise this year! It's the one leaving from the Grand Floridian! I think they will really enjoy it. I KNOW Teddy will. Sally will too...even if she does end up having to partner with her little brother.

this drives Sally insane...even though secretly I think she enjoys having someone she KNOWS to partner up with!

I was able to book a last minute ADR for The Grand Floridian Cafe for breakfast for Jay and me!!:cool1: It's a SURPRISE!!!

Oh but wait...there's more...

I have also arranged for a cake from the Grand Floridian Bakery to be brought to our table at our Cindy's Gala Feast dinner! Jay and I are celebrating our second anniversary (for the second year in a row at Disney!). The lady I spoke to was very nice and said the cake was just FABULOUS...(I chose a white cake with strawberry filling and white chocolate icing. To Sally it will be Vanilla...*ahem*...:ssst: :laughing: ) It will say Happy Anniversary and all of our names. The kids get SUCH a kick out of seeing their names on cakes!:lovestruc

I decided to do the cake at Cindy's Gala Feast b/c I've heard that the GF bakery cakes are the best and it seems less of a hassle to have the cake made at the resort where we have our ADR. I've read the cakes thread on the Restaurants board...there can be complications when trying to arrange delivery and such...and we don't want any of those!!!

oh but wait...there's STILL more...

I'm also having Chocolate covered strawberries delivered to the room along with two wine glasses on our ACTUAL anniversary.

AND...

I'm having welcome baskets for the kids made...not huge...but they'll have binoculars and starter pin trading lanyards and new fat pens for characters signature getting...and some other odds and ends.

that's it.

did I go WAY overboard? I know I did. But I'm just so proud of the kids. They've had a long year of massive transition and I want them to have a magical trip. We don't go overboard all year long and I know I can't fix their lives with "stuff"...but oh it does FEEL good to be surprised.

I guess I just know what it feels like to always expect "the other shoe to drop". I hate it that they feel that way...especially Sally. I don't want them to worry that something bad might happen to steal their joy. I want them start this trip wondering what next GOOD THING is around the corner!

Jay too...he needs surprises and some effort put forth on HIS behalf.

I might be an obsessive compulsive, bossy and neurotic nutcase...but I LOVE my family and I throw all my might at surprising them when I can!

I'm REALLY excited for this trip.

:goodvibes

[CampbellScot]

Miss Cammie is back,and while makeing your list dont forget to pack your rud-obnoxious child on the plain, nose protecter hockey mask we dont need another black eye on this trip:cool1:

CHECK!!! Got it!! It's pink with sparkles!

I'm late, I'm late, I'm Late. But, I'm here and all caught up! I can't wait to hear about your new trip plans and preparations.

glad you made it over!!!

After the last trip report, wild horses (or manatees or pootsnorkels) couldn't keep me away!!

:lmao:

:rotfl2: YAY! thanks for coming!!

Miss Cammie has started another report!! No more worrying about how to keep myself entertained!!! I rushed right over when I heard the news!!! :cheer2: This is the Best Ride in the Park!!! :cheer2:

I am subscribing and getting ready to laugh, cry, and arch my brow!!

Have a great trip, with . . .
. . . no black-eyes . . .
. . . no kids without drawers . . .
. . . no riots while waiting to Find Nemo . . .
. . . plenty of magical moments . . .
. . . and LOTS of being "just like a family (of lions!)"!!!

Meanwhile, I will read along & live vicariously through you, as I wait until October 2009. Man, that's far away! :sad1:

PS - Birthday Disney trips are THE BEST!!!

I am determined to be injury free this trip! Sally commented that she hoped that everyone would be wearing their underpants this year at Disney!:laughing: ME TOO!!!:thumbsup2

[jerelynj]

Hey y'all!!


the kiddies are going to be doing a Pirate Cruise this year! It's the one leaving from the Grand Floridian! I think they will really enjoy it. I KNOW Teddy will. Sally will too...even if she does end up having to partner with her little brother.

this drives Sally insane...even though secretly I think she enjoys having someone she KNOWS to partner up with!

I was able to book a last minute ADR for The Grand Floridian Cafe for breakfast for Jay and me!!:cool1: It's a SURPRISE!!!



We are doing this too. Justin and Matthew on the GF Pirate Cruise and DH and I for a childless breakfast at the GF Cafe! I hope it's wonderful for all of you! I may have to PM you for a review if you have not reached that day in your TR by the time we leave.

[disney-inspired]

Oh, beware the perfume ninjas. You definitely don't need another asthma attack.

[jham]

Hey y'all!!

Okay so...did I mention that I we have a "special events" section to this trip?!

well we DO!!

the kiddies are going to be doing a Pirate Cruise this year! It's the one leaving from the Grand Floridian! I think they will really enjoy it. I KNOW Teddy will. Sally will too...even if she does end up having to partner with her little brother.

this drives Sally insane...even though secretly I think she enjoys having someone she KNOWS to partner up with!

I was able to book a last minute ADR for The Grand Floridian Cafe for breakfast for Jay and me!!:cool1: It's a SURPRISE!!!

Oh but wait...there's more...

I have also arranged for a cake from the Grand Floridian Bakery to be brought to our table at our Cindy's Gala Feast dinner! Jay and I are celebrating our second anniversary (for the second year in a row at Disney!). The lady I spoke to was very nice and said the cake was just FABULOUS...(I chose a white cake with strawberry filling and white chocolate icing. To Sally it will be Vanilla...*ahem*...:ssst: :laughing: ) It will say Happy Anniversary and all of our names. The kids get SUCH a kick out of seeing their names on cakes!:lovestruc

I decided to do the cake at Cindy's Gala Feast b/c I've heard that the GF bakery cakes are the best and it seems less of a hassle to have the cake made at the resort where we have our ADR. I've read the cakes thread on the Restaurants board...there can be complications when trying to arrange delivery and such...and we don't want any of those!!!

oh but wait...there's STILL more...

I'm also having Chocolate covered strawberries delivered to the room along with two wine glasses on our ACTUAL anniversary.

AND...

I'm having welcome baskets for the kids made...not huge...but they'll have binoculars and starter pin trading lanyards and new fat pens for characters signature getting...and some other odds and ends.

that's it.

did I go WAY overboard? I know I did. But I'm just so proud of the kids. They've had a long year of massive transition and I want them to have a magical trip. We don't go overboard all year long and I know I can't fix their lives with "stuff"...but oh it does FEEL good to be surprised.

I guess I just know what it feels like to always expect "the other shoe to drop". I hate it that they feel that way...especially Sally. I don't want them to worry that something bad might happen to steal their joy. I want them start this trip wondering what next GOOD THING is around the corner!

Jay too...he needs surprises and some effort put forth on HIS behalf.

I might be an obsessive compulsive, bossy and neurotic nutcase...but I LOVE my family and I throw all my might at surprising them when I can!

I'm REALLY excited for this trip.

:goodvibes

yay! Sounds like so much fun! I was thinking about doing my birthday dinner at Park Fare w/Cindy and the gang, now I think I need a cake to go along with it! But mine will be lots of chocolate! I would love to send the kids on a pirate cruise and have a nice breakfast with DH, but sadly I will have a 3 year old and an 11 year old that can't go and there's really no point in only getting rid of half of them. :confused3

[crzy4mickey]

Miss Cammie those extras are going to be wonderful! I hope your trip is flawless, no broken noses, no ashma attacks, no awful noises coming from the little brother...well the last one is definately out of your control! :lmao:
I often think of Sally when I see rule breakers. I feel like I know your family from your last TR. You are a great step-mom and I hope no "party poopers" dampen the kids Disney trip!

[CampbellScot]

yay! Sounds like so much fun! I was thinking about doing my birthday dinner at Park Fare w/Cindy and the gang, now I think I need a cake to go along with it! But mine will be lots of chocolate! I would love to send the kids on a pirate cruise and have a nice breakfast with DH, but sadly I will have a 3 year old and an 11 year old that can't go and there's really no point in only getting rid of half of them. :confused3

:rotfl2: True...very true...it will be nice when your biggest girl is just a teeny bit bigger...then she can be in charge of your littlest for a short time...then you can ship the boys off to pirate hunt and send the girls to have "sister bonding time"...

:love: ;)

Have you taken a gander at the cakes sticky thread on the restaurants board? It's HEAVENLY to look at! There is a picture of a dark chocolate cake covered with huge strawberries...oh my goodness. I would have chosen that one but for Sally's extreme bias against chocolate that is not the in form of an m&m!!

Miss Cammie those extras are going to be wonderful! I hope your trip is flawless, no broken noses, no ashma attacks, no awful noises coming from the little brother...well the last one is definately out of your control! :lmao:
I often think of Sally when I see rule breakers. I feel like I know your family from your last TR. You are a great step-mom and I hope no "party poopers" dampen the kids Disney trip!

thanks for the kind words...I'm really excited for this trip and I'm hoping all goes as planned...of course I'm just jaded enough to know better. ;)

[PrincessOliviasMom]

I have also arranged for a cake from the Grand Floridian Bakery to be brought to our table at our Cindy's Gala Feast dinner! Jay and I are celebrating our second anniversary (for the second year in a row at Disney!).


What a coincidence ... we're also celebrating our anniversary at the Gala Feast dinner. We'll be there on Sept 24th.

This will be our 9th anniversary but the 2nd year in a row that we'll be at Disney. We'll be celebrating with our 2 DDs and 10 other friends (ages 1 - 38) that will be traveling with us.

I should think about a cake.

[GiGiJoeysMom]

I am really happy you are getting the chance to go on you trip for the full 10 days. Your last report was so wonderful.

Some requests and reminders.

If you see a wild looking child on the plane in the seat next to you, switch seats with Jay. :thumbsup2

To add to your checklists, multiple pairs of underwear in various sizes for those parents that just seem to forget. :confused3

I hope you have a very relaxing and wonderful vacation, but I am not going to lie, can't wait for you to return so we can follow the life and times of the CAMBELLSCOTTS at Disney.

[D&R love Disney]

Wonderful extras you are adding on! The special cakes are yummy.
We are celebrating our engagement anniversary (since we don't go to Disney on our real one in March) and I'm having rose petals decorate our villa.

[retiredkid]

MissCammie, I feel like a fool. I can't find the cake thread. It's probably under my nose, but I checked in the Restaurant forum and can't find the sticky. Can you (or anyone) please point me in the right direction?
please and thanks!!

[princessjv]

I have also arranged for a cake from the Grand Floridian Bakery to be brought to our table at our Cindy's Gala Feast dinner! Jay and I are celebrating our second anniversary (for the second year in a row at Disney!). The lady I spoke to was very nice and said the cake was just FABULOUS...(I chose a white cake with strawberry filling and white chocolate icing.


I can't WAIT to see and hear how this is. I am ordering one for my dd's b-day and have been trying to figure just what to order. :confused3

I love that you are including the names of the entire family. Tells a lot about how much you care to keep you all united!


The kids WILL LOVE THE the pirate cruise. My ds did it last fall on our mommy and son trip. He still talks about it!

[figment52]

YEAH!!!

Miss Cammie is going to Disney World AGAIN!! She writes the best trip reports.

I can't wait for it to start.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

[figment52]

I'm in! MissCammie I am a BIG fan. I quote you now and then in my TR.. and though it's DL so it'll never be read by anybody over here, I still give you your props! The exception being once when I called my husband a "Tall Drink of Water" :drinking1 I didn't want to quote you so it would have looked like you were calling him the tall drink.... that could get messy. :rotfl2:

I can just hear you in my head (you sound like Annie Potts from Designing Women in my head) and everything you say is cute because YOUR'RE Southern! There you have it. I am a BIG fan just like everybody else ;)

Looking forward to more!


Whne I first started reading Miss Cammie I was thinking "its Julia":lmao: :lmao: :lmao: (yes, that is a compliment) but now that you mention it I can hear Mary Jo too :lmao: :lmao:

[CampbellScot]

MissCammie, I feel like a fool. I can't find the cake thread. It's probably under my nose, but I checked in the Restaurant forum and can't find the sticky. Can you (or anyone) please point me in the right direction?
please and thanks!!

don't feel like a fool dahlin!! it was rather hidden!!

here it is!!!

Cake thread! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1173219)

enjoy!!!!:goodvibes

[retiredkid]

thankya, thankya, thankya!!:love: :cloud9:

[Gorgi the Dreamer]

Miss Cammie :love:

I am inlove with your family (in a non-threatening way :hippie:). I stumbled upon your TR yesterday and finished it off in just two days ... (obviously I have plenty of time on my hands). It was like reading a really really funny and heartwarming book that I can't put down, it was addicitive :eek:.

I am ecstatic and looking forward on your upcomming trip to WDW, I kinda feel like I'm going with you myself and I look forward reading tons and tons of your TR soon :wizard: sending pixie dust along your way for a magical trip ahead.

You've touched a lot of people here in Disboards Miss Cammie, and you're truly one of a kind :flower3: more power for the wicked step mom with a heart of gold.

Yours Truly,

Gorgi the Dreamer - Dog Lover and Disney Fanatic

[acejka]

Oh boy! Another one of my favorite trip reports to lurk on! Welcome back and I hope ya'll have a great trip!

Early-Happy 2nd Anniversary! We are going to disney in the end of September/begginning of October to celebrate out 2nd Anniversary too!

[lucytootsie]

Miss cammie I have to ask:confused3 how do you go about having a welcome basket left in the hotel room. You are the best.:worship:



:rainbow: :rainbow:

[Hedy]

What great treats!

[CampbellScot]

What a coincidence ... we're also celebrating our anniversary at the Gala Feast dinner. We'll be there on Sept 24th.

This will be our 9th anniversary but the 2nd year in a row that we'll be at Disney. We'll be celebrating with our 2 DDs and 10 other friends (ages 1 - 38) that will be traveling with us.

I should think about a cake.

congrats on your 9th!!:goodvibes DEFINITELY think about a cake!!:thumbsup2 Nothings says LOVE like a cake!!

I am really happy you are getting the chance to go on you trip for the full 10 days. Your last report was so wonderful.

Some requests and reminders.

If you see a wild looking child on the plane in the seat next to you, switch seats with Jay. :thumbsup2

To add to your checklists, multiple pairs of underwear in various sizes for those parents that just seem to forget. :confused3

I hope you have a very relaxing and wonderful vacation, but I am not going to lie, can't wait for you to return so we can follow the life and times of the CAMBELLSCOTTS at Disney.

Oh believe me, I've got the hockey mask ready to go and my magic Mary Poppins bag all packed!:lmao:

Wonderful extras you are adding on! The special cakes are yummy.
We are celebrating our engagement anniversary (since we don't go to Disney on our real one in March) and I'm having rose petals decorate our villa.

That is a FABULOUS idea!! I love those extra touches...lets our sweeties know they are very special indeed!!!:lovestruc


The kids WILL LOVE THE the pirate cruise. My ds did it last fall on our mommy and son trip. He still talks about it!

I'm glad to know the Pirate Cruise was well received by your little one! I think the kids will like it a lot. It's something new and different, which is always a good idea!!!

YEAH!!!

Miss Cammie is going to Disney World AGAIN!! She writes the best trip reports.

I can't wait for it too start.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

awww thanks!!!:thumbsup2 thank you for reading!!!

Whne I first started reading Miss Cammie I was thinking "its Julia":lmao: :lmao: :lmao: (yes, that is a compliment) but now that you mention it I can hear Mary Jo too :lmao: :lmao:

I'll tell you what...my granddad says I sound more and more like a Yankee every day...which is NOT supposed to be good news.:rolleyes: my accent is heaviest when I am very tired...or after a couple of glasses of wine...or a margarita...

:rolleyes1

Miss Cammie :love:

I am inlove with your family (in a non-threatening way :hippie:). I stumbled upon your TR yesterday and finished it off in just two days ... (obviously I have plenty of time on my hands). It was like reading a really really funny and heartwarming book that I can't put down, it was addicitive :eek:.

I am ecstatic and looking forward on your upcomming trip to WDW, I kinda feel like I'm going with you myself and I look forward reading tons and tons of your TR soon :wizard: sending pixie dust along your way for a magical trip ahead.

You've touched a lot of people here in Disboards Miss Cammie, and you're truly one of a kind :flower3: more power for the wicked step mom with a heart of gold.

Yours Truly,

Gorgi the Dreamer - Dog Lover and Disney Fanatic

Thank you SO much for saying such sweet things! I so appreciate knowing how much people have enjoyed the report. I'm sure the sequel will be endlessly long! :thumbsup2 :lmao:

Oh boy! Another one of my favorite trip reports to lurk on! Welcome back and I hope ya'll have a great trip!

Early-Happy 2nd Anniversary! We are going to disney in the end of September/begginning of October to celebrate out 2nd Anniversary too!

Thank you!! :lovestruc Congrats on YOUR second anniversary!! In this day and age isn't the second anniversary like...Silver?;)

We've lasted longer than most Hollywood marriages. Yay us.:love:

:goodvibes

[CampbellScot]

Miss cammie I have to ask:confused3 how do you go about having a welcome basket left in the hotel room. You are the best.:worship:



:rainbow: :rainbow:

I am intending to order from www.peggyssweetsandmore.com. It's actually a business that is run by a Diser...Feral Peg. :lmao: I LOVE her name!!

anyhow...she lives just a hop and a skip from Disney and is able to get anything you might want. She doesn't mark up prices either, which is nice. Her fee is pretty reasonable and she puts together a beautiful basket! Her website is pretty neat. Check it out!!

:goodvibes

[stagemomx3]

Sally commented that she hoped that everyone would be wearing their underpants this year at Disney!:laughing: ME TOO!!!:thumbsup2

:lmao:

[lucytootsie]

Thanks Miss Cammie. I am on my way to have a look. I will be so excited if they have something for men like yours my hubby is always quietly in the background just dealing with life. It would be nice for a special surprise for him also.:flower3:

[hmdavid]

Coming out of lurkdom and subscribing! :lovestruc Loved your trip report and am so excited that you are doing a PTR! Can't wait to read more!

[DISNUT21]

Miss Cammie, We just came back from the AKL a few weeks ago and we also ordered welcome baskets for the kids as they did well in school this year and it was a first trip for my niece and nephew, and let me tell you they loved it. Having a CM come up with them to the room and say we have a special delivery for them, there faces were priceless. I can't wait to hear the reaction of your little ones when they recieve theres!

[mousecrazy2006]

Just read page one, will get caught up this weekend. :banana: So great to have another report to look forward to:yay: , and my 14 yr old will be joining Sally in the HSM breakfast/luch/dinner thingy:lmao: We may have to find a solution to there being only one Zack to split between the two of them :rotfl2: Any Solomon decisions ? Looking forward to reading more. As always :hug: and :wizard: to the Campbell - Scotts

[Just2DisneyKids]

I've just found your pre-trippie and already on page 8, wow! :goodvibes Loved your first TR! Thanks for continuing on and finishing up! I loved that it took a while, always something to look forward to, and now not too long a wait until the next one! :woohoo:

I have to say, I love your ADR's, if I were planning a trip to WDW, (which I'm not :sad2: , we're on the other side of the country now) that would about be my list too! My very favorites are Spoodles and 1900 Park Fare. At Spoodles, my DH and I just make a dinner out of 3 or so appetizers and some Sangria, so yummy! And they have the Mickey shaped pasta for the kids! At 1900 Park Fare, we all love the Strawberry Soup, "It's scrumptious", as they said in the Passporter a couple of editions back! Not sure if they have it at dinner though?

I can't wait to hear all about your next adventures! :goodvibes

[arielchickenofthesea]

Yahoo! A pre-trip report from Miss Cammie! Oh, I so look forward to another great trip report! Loved, loved the last report!:goodvibes

Ariel

[redsox721]

Love the treats. I just love surprising my family with treats. A few years ago I surprised my kids with a cake, flowers for my daughter and candy for my son. We were staying at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal. It was my son's birthday and my daughter had just been accepting to the University of Tampa. The conceirge at the hotel did a wonderful job with my requests.

[Brer Shay]

I discovered your first TR about a week ago. Your writing made me feel like I was right there at Disney with you.:goodvibes I was thrilled to read that the trip was wonderful on so many levels for your family.

I was also happy to read about another parent who PARENTS their children and, with complete manners, stands up to others when necessary all the while staying a lady. You go!!

You were so prepared for so many situations on your last trip - I have to ask what bag you carried to keep all of those supplies and how much did it weigh?

Really excited to keep reading about the CampbellScot adventures!

[CampbellScot]

I discovered your first TR about a week ago. Your writing made me feel like I was right there at Disney with you.:goodvibes I was thrilled to read that the trip was wonderful on so many levels for your family.

I was also happy to read about another parent who PARENTS their children and, with complete manners, stands up to others when necessary all the while staying a lady. You go!!

You were so prepared for so many situations on your last trip - I have to ask what bag you carried to keep all of those supplies and how much did it weigh?

Really excited to keep reading about the CampbellScot adventures!

:rotfl2:

Yes my bag was a teensy bit heavy-ish...I carry a Diaper Dude messenger bag...camoflage with an orange Chinese symbol on the middle pocket!!

I LOVE this bag. It really worked for us.

It carried quite a bit...as I tend to do...b/c I have issues...

Normally I don't carry extra pull ups and such. That was a happy coincidence...for the nekkid baby anyhow...:lmao:

They're great bags though. I got mine from traveling tikes.com. It was the best price on the web. $49 and free shipping!!

And I'll tell y'all what...I carry a first aid kid everywhere I go and I've had cause to use it several times! Just the other day Jay and I came upon a little boy who had fallen on an escalator and had a nasty cut on his leg that was really bleeding. The dad was trying to stop the bleeding with his SOCK that he'd taken off...:scared1:

I hurriedly stopped him and told him that I had a first aid kit! The little boy was cleaned up, disinfected and patched up with a couple of scooby doo band-aids in under five minutes!

Jay had actually been in the bathroom and found me on the floor with this little boy patching him up. He cracked up laughing later and said "You've got a first aid high don't you?"

::yes::

I may go to medical school someday...

;)

First aid kits ROCK!

:goodvibes

[stagemomx3]

Look it's Miss Cammie-

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a187/stagemomx3/maryparade9.jpg

Seriously you have to stop saying you are most like Donald Duck when it is so obvious what other Disney character you embody.

[CampbellScot]

Look it's Miss Cammie-

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a187/stagemomx3/maryparade9.jpg

Seriously you have to stop saying you are most like Donald Duck when it is so obvious what other Disney character you embody.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

well thanks...I'm certainly FAR from perfect. I'm just a packrat with a touch of paranoia that if I DON'T have something with me, I'll end up needing it!

I'm telling y'all...I've got that Donald Duck temper! It's not very becoming and I work really hard to control it...sometimes it gets away from me, but as a good Southern girl I'm pretty good at smiling to cover my feelings!:flower3:

;)

[Mschissl]

:dance3: YAY....I just found this pre-trip. I didnt think that you would write one since it took you *ahem* a year to finish the last one. :rotfl: But I was lucky and just stumbled on your last TR in June, so I didn't have to wait THAT long. This trip sounds AWESOME. I can't wait to read more, I feel like I know you all...you know... like in a non-creepy, non-stalker kind of way.

I can't wait to see if Sally kisses and makes up with Stitch. :lmao:

[mavslab]

What day are you going to have breakfast with Stitch? We'll be there on 8/27!

[Goobergal99]

OH I am subbing, loved the last one popcorn::

And we will be in Disney together this time as well

[Tinker'n'Fun]

Now I am definetely in trouble. DH would ask me what I was reading about and I would tell him I was reading about MissCammie. Well you know how the male mind works and he thought I was "doing something naughty on the Dis". Then I started talking about rule breakers and he was completely confused:confused3 :confused3 and I think he may be under the assumption that I am one of them!:lmao: Needless to say, I am back lurking and reading, and usually at all hours of the night!! I also wanted to let you know that my DD will be getting her driver's permit in a few months so we have been talking about rule-breakers on the road. It's been a great motivator for her. I even had a t-shirt made for her 16th. birthday.. On the front it says, "Watch-out student driver" and on the back it says "On a mission to find the rule-breakers"!! Have a great trip and thank you for the hours of entertainment... OH now I may get why DH is upset... You are getting all my attention!:laughing: :laughing:

[CampbellScot]

Now I am definetely in trouble. DH would ask me what I was reading about and I would tell him I was reading about MissCammie. Well you know how the male mind works and he thought I was "doing something naughty on the Dis". Then I started talking about rule breakers and he was completely confused:confused3 :confused3 and I think he may be under the assumption that I am one of them!:lmao: Needless to say, I am back lurking and reading, and usually at all hours of the night!! I also wanted to let you know that my DD will be getting her driver's permit in a few months so we have been talking about rule-breakers on the road. It's been a great motivator for her. I even had a t-shirt made for her 16th. birthday.. On the front it says, "Watch-out student driver" and on the back it says "On a mission to find the rule-breakers"!! Have a great trip and thank you for the hours of entertainment... OH now I may get why DH is upset... You are getting all my attention!:laughing: :laughing:

I LOVE the shirt!!! I am So going to make one for Sally...someday!!!

My husband gets upset when I'm on the computer too...lots of long suffering sighs and "Hoooooonnnn...when are you going to be dooooooooone.....?" It's very upsetting to him...poor baby...:rolleyes:

so glad you've joined us!!:goodvibes

[TexasBelle]

Oh yea, your back Miss Cammie:
I got an email early this morning from my sweet DH (mousecrazy2006) with the link to your report. :banana: You and he made my day. :dance3:

We are looking forward to your trip. I have always wanted to stay at AKL (Giraffe's are my favorite) but we just love the location of the BeachClub.

You have once again restored my daily anticipation about when and where will MissCammie post again. :rolleyes1

I definitely plan on checking out peggyssweetsandmore.com for welcome baskets for my DS17, and DD14 (High School Musical) and our BF's and BF's DS4. DH has used Disney Florist (flowers and roses for me) with great results.

We only have 49 more days:cool1:

I'm so glad your back.:hug: even though I'm a few days late joining the party.

TexasBelle

[TexasBelle]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a187/stagemomx3/maryparade9.jpg


Love this picture of MissCammie - :rotfl:
Forget Donald Duck

[CampbellScot]

Oh yea, your back Miss Cammie:
I got an email early this morning from my sweet DH (mousecrazy2006) with the link to your report. :banana: You and he made my day. :dance3:

We are looking forward to your trip. I have always wanted to stay at AKL (Giraffe's are my favorite) but we just love the location of the BeachClub.

You have once again restored my daily anticipation about when and where will MissCammie post again. :rolleyes1

I definitely plan on checking out peggyssweetsandmore.com for welcome baskets for my DS17, and DD14 (High School Musical) and our BF's and BF's DS4. DH has used Disney Florist (flowers and roses for me) with great results.

We only have 49 more days:cool1:

I'm so glad your back.:hug: even though I'm a few days late joining the party.

TexasBelle

TexasBelle!!!! Yay!! Glad you found me!!!

We are so excited about Animal Kingdom Lodge too!! Although I've always wanted to stay at the Beach Club!!! (maybe DVC someday!!!:cool1: )

[MouseFan Down Under]

I am so glad I found you!!!:yay:

I read in another TR that you had started your PTR and then the panic set in - 'cause I couldn't find it. :scared1:

But - it's OK - I did find you and now the world is good again...

please continue with sharing your plans....

How excited are Teddy & Sally?

[PrincessGeorgie]

MissCammie you are chock full of great info. I thought Peggy stopped doing the baskets a few years back. I have used her in the past on several occasions--sooooo happy to hear she is back at it!

The kids will love this!! I had our basket signed "welcome home love mickey and friends". To this day my DH has no idea who really sent it! Good thing he is not DIS'er!!!:rotfl:

[jillyb]

...as a good Southern girl I'm pretty good at smiling to cover my feelings!:flower3:

;)

Ohhhhh but as another good Southern girl I know those smiles can be deadly. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[CampbellScot]

MissCammie you are chock full of great info. I thought Peggy stopped doing the baskets a few years back. I have used her in the past on several occasions--sooooo happy to hear she is back at it!

The kids will love this!! I had our basket signed "welcome home love mickey and friends". To this day my DH has no idea who really sent it! Good thing he is not DIS'er!!!:rotfl:

Glad to help!! Peggy did stop doing baskets for a bit, but she found she missed it so much that she went back to it. I'm glad she did. I like her baskets the best! I especially like that she doesn't jack up the prices on the merchandise. Overall I find her to be VERY reasonable!

Ohhhhh but as another good Southern girl I know those smiles can be deadly. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

::yes:: Amen Sister!!! There is nothing deadlier than a smile on the face and fire in the eyes!! Y'all better get out the way if you see that comin!!!;)

[CampbellScot]

Yesterday we "graze shopped" through Wally World and Target. Graze shopping is when you go through stores with no list in particular...but as you see things you say "OH, we NEED this for Disney!"...even though you had no real intention of buying.

:confused3

I am the QUEEN of this. I can nickel and dime myself to DEATH with graze shopping...this reminds me very much of animals that graze...they have no intention really of WHICH grass they are going to graze on...they just graze b/c it happens to be in their face...before they know it they've mowed a pretty long strip over a long distance of ground.

We do this at Wally World...and at Target...and the mall...especially at Bloomingdales..."OH I NEED that Ella Moss dress for Disney...it would so breezy and cool in the humidity...":rolleyes:

The Bloomies grazing annoys Jay the most.

oh and at the Coach store too...

*ahem*

Where were we?

OH yes...the damage done at Wally World and Target!

As we shopped, we happened upon those battery operated Mister fans that cost an arm and a leg at Disney...b/c they've got you at the MERCY of the sweltering heat and humidity...so SOMEHOW it makes sense to spend $20+ on a misty fan thingie that the kids never end up carrying...which means the family pack Mule...ME...ends up carrying it...b/c I'm controlling and don't want the kids to lose these ridiculously expensive items...which leads to me being weighed down, causing bad posture...and migraines...which leads to massive pain and giant pill swallowing and general grouchiness and overall shortening of my life span...

I'm NOT even being dramatic...there have been studies.

seriously.

it's TRUE!

*ahem*

SO...it makes sense that we would buy said battery operated Misty fan thingies NOW instead of later...they will still be heavy and end up being carried by me, but to the tune of just $4.99 and not $20+...which somehow makes me feel better about it.

:confused3

Sally picked a pink one...of course...and Teddy picked...can you guess?

A BLUE one!

All about tradition these kids!

Next we found ourselves STOCKING up huge on the 70+ sunscreen...for the Irish girl. :shamrock: We got something like 6 bottles of the misty spray no rub sunscreen...is anybody else as shocked by the price of sunscreen as I am?! It's like UV protection is not something the sunscreen companies think should be afforded to everyday Americans!:confused3 But I don't mess around with sun protection...no matter how much it may empty the wallet! We ended up with three Coppertone Sport and three Neutrogena Helioplex Cooling mist!!

We reapply often.

I set an alarm for every 2 hours.

The kids still turn 5 shades of brown.

:headache:

We also have 18 more days of swimming pools and general outside playing BEFORE Disney! We NEEDED that many bottles of sunscreen!!

we also got a bunch of other little odds and ends...Lysol wipes for the room, travel Lysol spray, hand sanitizer gel that I can attach to the park bag, and this one is my favorite...travel toilet seat covers!:lmao:

but seriously...we need them...Sally would NEVER ever go to the bathroom without them...and the child can't hold it for ten days!

We had a happy little pile of stuff when we finally headed to the checkout!

That was just at Wally World.

We still had Target to go!!

While we were at Target Miss Sally spied something that she absolutely HAD to have.

HAD. TO. HAVE.

It was a black messenger bag...with a picture of Troy and Gabriella from High School Musical...and they weren't just standing there...nope...they were HUGGING!

:hug:

Sally and I were browsing through the "back to school" section of clothes...just seeing what good ol Tar-zhay thought was cool...when I suddenly heard Sally's sharp intake of breath...

"MissCAMMIE!!! Look!!! It's Gabriella and Troy...and they're HUGGING...just like how when you hug daddy!!!"

:love:

She sold me right there. I HOPE I look that fabulous when through Sally's eyes!

*ahem*

I did tell her though that Daddy may be putting his foot down and not buying anything that is NOT on the list as we had already grazed a bit at Wally World.

"But MissCammie, can I just SHOW him?! So he'll remember what it looks like in case he gets it for me?! And it's BIGGER than my I Love Troy bag from last summer and LOOK...it has a DIET COKE HOLDER on the side!!! (:lmao: ) I can hold an extra Diet Coke for you at Disney!!!"

goodness gracious this child was sellin it!

She wanted that bag something FIERCE!

Never mind that we JUST got her a Jansport Tote Bag that she had seen on Icarly and was pining over...(the child has a bag THING...like her step mama!) Technically that particular bag hadn't been intended to be a "park bag" (it's a tote with no cross body strap which is not good for park touring!) and we like Sally to have her own park bag so that she can be responsible for her own things. It gives her a sense of control and responsibility and it gives me a break! ANd this bag WAS bigger than last years, but not overly big, AND it did have that handy dandy Diet Coke holder.

and really isn't that what it's all about? Providing opportunities for the children to carry Diet Coke for their step mama?

yep. it is.

*ahem*

she's SO getting the bag.

says I.

we just had to get it past daddy!!!

Jay was actually heading towards the doors when Sally caught up with him to show him the bag. (Jay often will take purchases out to the car while Sally and I browse! He's fabulous that way!) I had prepared her for the fact that Daddy would probably veto the bag for the moment.

I underestimated the power of SallyRally and her big brown eyes!

:flower3:

She showed her daddy all the bells and whistles...sang the praises of the Diet Coke holder...pointed out Gabriella and Troy hugging just like "You and MissCammie"...and clinched it with,

"I'm just showing you for next time so if you think I've earned it, then maybe this would be a good bag for me..."

I know...she's brilliant.

the kicker is that Sally wasn't acting or manipulating. She actually meant that.

which is why she's such a good girl.

Jay knew that too which is why he told her she could go ahead and get it now.

Oh my goodness the SUNSHINE that beamed off that child's face.

It's SO worth giving her things b/c she is just so thrilled with it. Jay was rewarded with a million thank you's and a giant hug.

Sally is GREAT at Thank You's.

SO...she got her bag.

She was thrilled to her toes.

She slept with it last night!

:laughing:

[TexasBelle]

oh and at the Coach store too...

While we were at Target Miss Sally spied something that she absolutely HAD to have.

HAD. TO. HAVE.



You got to love the Coach Store "Graze Shopping"

Way to Go Miss Sally Rally, Had. To. Have.

A girl after my own heart. I just love that. I'm so glad she got the Troy and Gabriella Bag.. With the Bonus Diet Coke Holder... YES:yay:

18 days and counting for you. Are you packed?

We have 47 more days. Yesterday I layed out my clothes and DD to make sure that we had enough for our 10 day trip to the Worlds and guess what, I didn't and neither did DD. I guess we'll need to make a quick "Graze Shopping" to Dallas/Ft. Worth before to long. :woohoo:

Have a great day.
TexasBelle

[Hedy]

Only Miss Cammie could make a trip to Wally World and Target heart warming. Sounds like a cute HSM bag...although I'm surprised she's giving up the I heart Troy bag.

[CampbellScot]

You got to love the Coach Store "Graze Shopping"

Way to Go Miss Sally Rally, Had. To. Have.

A girl after my own heart. I just love that. I'm so glad she got the Troy and Gabriella Bag.. With the Bonus Diet Coke Holder... YES:yay:

18 days and counting for you. Are you packed?

We have 47 more days. Yesterday I layed out my clothes and DD to make sure that we had enough for our 10 day trip to the Worlds and guess what, I didn't and neither did DD. I guess we'll need to make a quick "Graze Shopping" to Dallas/Ft. Worth before to long. :woohoo:

Have a great day.
TexasBelle

We're not packed yet...I know...SHOCK!! But we are in the middle of "upgrades" at the house...as we plan to move in the next year or so...if the wretched housing market improves that is...so we've got projects all over the place and it's FREAKING me out. The very idea of packing and laying clothes out all over the place is just OVERLOAD for me!! Although tomorrow I'm putting the kids through the "Here, try this on..." process to make sure that we wont' have pinched toes or uncomfortable shorts while at Disney. It never fails that the kids forget to tell me that something hurts or is too small until we are smack in the middle of "What am I supposed to do about it NOW?" I SWEAR they grow two inches+ from June to September!

I need to face the packing soon though...

:scared1:

Have FUN shopping in Dallas!!! :cool1:

Only Miss Cammie could make a trip to Wally World and Target heart warming. Sounds like a cute HSM bag...although I'm surprised she's giving up the I heart Troy bag.

Oh she's not giving up the I love Troy bag!:lmao: It's coming along for "evening trips"...the black bag is for DAY trekking!!!

Sally also pointed out that while black bags go with most everything, she does have some pastel colored dresses that would look better with a smaller pink bag!:cutie:

This is a child following so closely in my footsteps I don't even know what!

:goodvibes

[PrincessMama605]

Yay, the sequel! :cool1:
I love reading about the continuing story of Miss Cammie, Sally and Teddy! You make shopping at Target sound like an adventure! Actually Sally sounds like my dd, she's 3 and has more purses then I do...:rotfl:
Anyway, can't wait to read about you all at Disney!

[Mschissl]

Oh my gosh...Sally is too cute. :rotfl2: She reminds me of my daughter who is already becoming a master at "working it" and she is only 3 right now, :scared1: but what is so adorable is the fact that they don't know they are doing it. They REALLY don't!!! :cutie:

Love the diet coke holder too. :lmao: I can totally see her carrying one for you too.

I can't wait to hear your opinion on AKL...it looks SO awesome, but it is SO far away from everything and I worry about that, so we have not stayed there, BUT I know you will be honest, so I am dying to hear your take on it.

[retiredkid]

now THAT was a great shopping story.....

Whenever we graze-shop, my DH says
" lets go see what you never knew you couldn't live without." :rotfl:

ps...thanks again for the link to the cake thread. WOW!!

[stagemomx3]

I'm glad Sally got her HSM bag. How cute that she slept with it.

[CampbellScot]

THIS IS FOR MOUSECRAZY2006!!!!!!


NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR YA MAN!!!!

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

;)

[mousecrazy2006]

Yes some props from Misscammie, now I feel :cloud9: Cant wait for more pre trip madness. By the way we are watching our videos from last years trip, it is great to hear the parade music and watch the magic again. As always the very best to the campbell-scots many :hug: and disney :wizard:

[jerelynj]

we also got a bunch of other little odds and ends...Lysol wipes for the room, travel Lysol spray, hand sanitizer gel that I can attach to the park bag, and this one is my favorite...travel toilet seat covers!:lmao:

but seriously...we need them...Sally would NEVER ever go to the bathroom without them...and the child can't hold it for ten days!



OMG-this is the first I have heard of this! NO toilet seat covers in Disney? I always find this odd when I visit other states and there are no seat covers? It just doesn't make sense to me!

Thanks for the warning, I will stock up on the travel ones.

[CampbellScot]

OMG-this is the first I have heard of this! NO toilet seat covers in Disney? I always find this odd when I visit other states and there are no seat covers? It just doesn't make sense to me!

Thanks for the warning, I will stock up on the travel ones.

y'know...I can't recall really if there are toilet seat covers...there may be...but on the off chance that we end up in a stall that is OUT, we'll be covered!:thumbsup2

[tinkerdusted]

You have me hooked Miss Cammie, became a member because of your post!

I am glad you are getting your full 10 days this year, it seems the evil is reversed in your situation and thank goodness, not able to ruin that this year!

I hope you enjoy that zero entry pool at AKL and have a great time. So far, Florida hasn't been unbearably hot, but I live here, so used to it.

Have a great time and no one allowed to be sick! WooHoo, you're going to Disney!!!

[CampbellScot]

You have me hooked Miss Cammie, became a member because of your post!

I am glad you are getting your full 10 days this year, it seems the evil is reversed in your situation and thank goodness, not able to ruin that this year!

I hope you enjoy that zero entry pool at AKL and have a great time. So far, Florida hasn't been unbearably hot, but I live here, so used to it.

Have a great time and no one allowed to be sick! WooHoo, you're going to Disney!!!

wow! I'm honored you used your very first post to comment on my Pre trip report!!

Nope, no evil to report this year, just blessings...never really was any evil...just life I guess...it's messy, but what can you do?:confused3

I'm trying to be a much more zen person this year. My doctor said I don't have room for any more ulcers so I'd better take a different route mental health wise from hear on out!

I shall do my best!!!

thanks for joining us!!! :goodvibes

[pezheadmeg]

10 pages in a week! How on earth did I miss the pre-trippie? :mad:

I like the term grazing. I think we all graze while prepping for Disney. The kid's are going to love Peggy's baskets.

[karenell]

Nope, no evil to report this year, just blessings...never really was any evil...just life I guess...it's messy, but what can you do?:confused3

I'm trying to be a much more zen person this year.

You are VERY wise!

::yes::

[D&R love Disney]

Disney does have toilet seat covers :thumbsup2 very important!

I totally spaced today, I planned on stopping at WalMart and Target and spent more time in the barn than I planned and didn't make either store, I need new aqua socks for either TL or BB.

I can just picture Sally asking for her new bag princess: No way was Daddy going to say no :lovestruc

[CampbellScot]

Yes some props from Misscammie, now I feel :cloud9: Cant wait for more pre trip madness. By the way we are watching our videos from last years trip, it is great to hear the parade music and watch the magic again. As always the very best to the campbell-scots many :hug: and disney :wizard:

we are SO watching the videos from last summer! Teddy keeps saying "I'm SO hilarious!!!" :lmao:

I just talked to my dad and reminded him we'd be at Disney for ten days...his response was "TEN DAYS?! How'd you get ROPED into that?!"

:sad2:

poor daddy...he just doesn't get it.

y'all are going in September right?

It's my ultimate goal to get to Disney at a non crowded, but non sweltering time of year...does that exist?

:confused3

10 pages in a week! How on earth did I miss the pre-trippie? :mad:

I like the term grazing. I think we all graze while prepping for Disney. The kid's are going to love Peggy's baskets.

I'm excited about the baskets! Jay and I found some really nice REAL binoculars for the kids for a VERY reasonable price! They are going to be SO excited to watch the animals with binoculars!!! Peggy said I could send them to her and she'd add them in!!! :cool1:

You are VERY wise!

::yes::

I don't know if I'd go that far...I'm just not foolheaded enough to keep banging my head against a brick wall. It HURTS!!! ;)

:goodvibes

Disney does have toilet seat covers :thumbsup2 very important!

I totally spaced today, I planned on stopping at WalMart and Target and spent more time in the barn than I planned and didn't make either store, I need new aqua socks for either TL or BB.

I can just picture Sally asking for her new bag princess: No way was Daddy going to say no :lovestruc

Yes, we have to get the kids new water shoes too...the crocs don't do well as water shoes. I found Keens on sale the other day, so I think I'm going to go that route. Rugged but seaworthy!!!:thumbsup2

Sally's got the gift! It's the brown eyes...and the big heart! :)

[DumboPrincess]

Yesterday we "graze shopped" through Wally World and Target. Graze shopping is when you go through stores with no list in particular...but as you see things you say "OH, we NEED this for Disney!"...even though you had no real intention of buying.

:confused3

I am the QUEEN of this. I can nickel and dime myself to DEATH with graze shopping...this reminds me very much of animals that graze...they have no intention really of WHICH grass they are going to graze on...they just graze b/c it happens to be in their face...before they know it they've mowed a pretty long strip over a long distance of ground.

We do this at Wally World...and at Target...and the mall...especially at Bloomingdales..."OH I NEED that Ella Moss dress for Disney...it would so breezy and cool in the humidity...":rolleyes:


:laughing:

OMG! I SO do this--I just never knew it was offically called "graze shopping". I have a wonderful stash from my graze shopping--stashed all over the house so DH won't see! Haha! I DO have toilet seat covers, and trial size everything...and I do mean everything *ahem*

So glad to be reading your trip report(s) again, Miss Cammie :love:

[CoP Luv]

I knew their had to be a word for it! We did this yesterday at Target too! DH got a very generous gift card from his co-workers for our wedding and we just needed a *few* things for our upcoming honeymoon! :yay:

We originally went for a day messenger bag like the one Sally got, but I don't think DH is going to like carrying around a HSM bag in Italy. :rotfl:

Once we realized that the bag mission was failed, we spotted the travel section and just went nuts.

Hey, it's a gift card. That's practically free anyway,. :rolleyes1

[tinkerdusted]

Just a heads up, the new Toy Story Mania ride, at Hollywood studios, is awesome but, being new, a very long line. Get a fast pass as soon as you hit that park, they also are going very quickly.

[TexasBelle]

17 more days....:banana: :cool1:
How's the try on thing going, does this fit, to small or just right??:rotfl:
I hope it went well and not to much shopping in the next few days...:rotfl: no time for shopping, time to post and post...
Have a great day..
TexasBelle

[TarzansKat]

I am loving reading about the soon to be adventures of Miss Cammie and clan!

And how cool is it that the kids are doing the pirate adventure? My DS is still too young, I know he would go nuts for something like that, so I'm really looking forward to reading about it! Especially through the eyes of Sally and Teddy, those two.:goodvibes

How great that you've set up all that for your anniversary and for the kids. You know what, sometimes it's just nice to spoil ourselves a little bit, nothing wrong with that at all.:thumbsup2 That's how I talked my DH into staying at the Wilderness Lodge this year...."but honey, it's free dining, and the standard room is the least expensive...":rolleyes1

I love your graze shopping. It's soooooo easy to do that. I heard tell Neutrogena now makes a sunblock that's SPF 85. I soooo need to seek that out. I may be part Italian, but I inherited the Irish skin! And, so did my son. Which means applying and re-applying. Ad naseum. You get it.

Looking forward to hearing more!:goodvibes

[jane2073]

I love graze shopping! I just didn't know that was what it was called!!!

I really enjoyed your last report and am already loving this one!!!

[CampbellScot]

17 more days....:banana: :cool1:
How's the try on thing going, does this fit, to small or just right??:rotfl:
I hope it went well and not to much shopping in the next few days...:rotfl: no time for shopping, time to post and post...
Have a great day..
TexasBelle

Oh man...:faint: Teddy has grown completely out of any close toed sandals...more specifically his Keens!:headache: We have some shopping to do. Sally too...the child went and grew out of ALL of her crocs, except the Minnie Janes that are a women's size SIX! :sad2: bad children don't listen when I tell them to STOP growing!

soooo...we'll be shoe shopping this weekend...:cheer2: ;)

I knew their had to be a word for it! We did this yesterday at Target too! DH got a very generous gift card from his co-workers for our wedding and we just needed a *few* things for our upcoming honeymoon! :yay:

We originally went for a day messenger bag like the one Sally got, but I don't think DH is going to like carrying around a HSM bag in Italy. :rotfl:

Once we realized that the bag mission was failed, we spotted the travel section and just went nuts.

Hey, it's a gift card. That's practically free anyway,. :rolleyes1

Check out ebags for day packs and messenger bags!! They have some pretty decent deals going on right now!!! Pre-honeymoon graze shopping is the MOST fun!!:goodvibes

Just a heads up, the new Toy Story Mania ride, at Hollywood studios, is awesome but, being new, a very long line. Get a fast pass as soon as you hit that park, they also are going very quickly.

thanks!:thumbsup2 we'll keep that in mind!!!

I am loving reading about the soon to be adventures of Miss Cammie and clan!

And how cool is it that the kids are doing the pirate adventure? My DS is still too young, I know he would go nuts for something like that, so I'm really looking forward to reading about it! Especially through the eyes of Sally and Teddy, those two.:goodvibes

How great that you've set up all that for your anniversary and for the kids. You know what, sometimes it's just nice to spoil ourselves a little bit, nothing wrong with that at all.:thumbsup2 That's how I talked my DH into staying at the Wilderness Lodge this year...."but honey, it's free dining, and the standard room is the least expensive...":rolleyes1

I love your graze shopping. It's soooooo easy to do that. I heard tell Neutrogena now makes a sunblock that's SPF 85. I soooo need to seek that out. I may be part Italian, but I inherited the Irish skin! And, so did my son. Which means applying and re-applying. Ad naseum. You get it.

Looking forward to hearing more!:goodvibes

Wilderness Lodge is WONDERFUL!!! Y'all are going to :love: it!!!

I'm REALLY excited for the kids to do the Pirate cruise too!!! I can't wait!! I think they'll really enjoy it!!!!

I love graze shopping! I just didn't know that was what it was called!!!

I really enjoyed your last report and am already loving this one!!!

Thanks so much!!!! :goodvibes Yes...graze shopping is a shopping style had by many!! This is an extremely common shopping style within the gates of Disneyworld!::yes::

[TarzansKat]

Wilderness Lodge is WONDERFUL!!! Y'all are going to :love: it!!!

I'm REALLY excited for the kids to do the Pirate cruise too!!! I can't wait!! I think they'll really enjoy it!!!!


You know I'll be thinking of you when I'm there! I know it's Miss Cammie's favorite!!!:goodvibes

[2disneygirls]

This weekend I spent FAR too many hours reading your last trip report......:surfweb:

Miss Cammie, YOU ROCK! I wanna be just like you someday.:worship:

Both of my dds are way into HSM too.....dd10 doesn't go anywhere without her pink, ruffly, sparkly HSM purse. She & Sally would be instant BFFs if they were ever to meet.:hug:

[princessjv]

You are just a little wealth if information. I had no idea Peggy was in business still. I totally could have SWORN I read that she stopped.:confused3 I was planning on looking into another retailer for my shopping needs... BUT I would much rather give my business to a fellow DIS'r.


Now on the front on grazing the big box retailers. It is an addiction of many. You fit right in. :thumbsup2 Tgt has a special place in my heart and it knows how to pull the cash from my pocket books. They are good at it. They know what they are doing. The got US! :worship:


Good for little Sally for earning that bag. Good girls deserve rewards. I love that she slept with it. :cloud9: Recently my dd got her first pair of ballet slippers, to which she has slept with on her little feet time and time again. We, momma's need to bank those cute little girl gestures in your momory bank. :)

[cherjp]

HI :thumbsup2

found you, so now on with the catching up...

[Little Flower]

no. I. do. not.

at all.

:cool:

By pool breaks I mean JAY and the kids will be getting while MissCammie does not.

I will supervise.

Ask Steph. There needs to be a supervisor...unless there happens to be a vortex of death in your resort pool...in that case you may be getting in clothes and all.

luckily...no vortex of death at AKL!

:thumbsup2

Luckily, the sunloungers at AKL are a gorgeous place to lie in the sun for "Supervising", plus, there is a strategically placed pool bar for "Diet Coke" breaks....

[basketlover]

Was a lurker on the last tr but can't wait to read this one. Your family cracks me up. The things you think of and get involved in are over the top. Can't wait to read more.

[CampbellScot]

This weekend I spent FAR too many hours reading your last trip report......:surfweb:

Miss Cammie, YOU ROCK! I wanna be just like you someday.:worship:

Both of my dds are way into HSM too.....dd10 doesn't go anywhere without her pink, ruffly, sparkly HSM purse. She & Sally would be instant BFFs if they were ever to meet.:hug:

:lmao: You want to be like me huh? Just leave out the Neurotic, and obsessive and a little bit controlling...*ahem* and generally crazy...then you'll be set!;)

I DO have fabulous taste in bags though...Coach in particular...;)

I think Sally has that same purse! Sally is ALL ABOUT pink and sparkles...adding HSM into the mix is just icing on the fashion cake!!:goodvibes

You know I'll be thinking of you when I'm there! I know it's Miss Cammie's favorite!!!:goodvibes

I really hope you enjoy it. It was magical for us! I know you'll love it! Just don't forget to touch Humphrey the Bear's nose for good luck! (He's at the bottom of the totem pole in front of the Mercantile!!!)

You are just a little wealth if information. I had no idea Peggy was in business still. I totally could have SWORN I read that she stopped.:confused3 I was planning on looking into another retailer for my shopping needs... BUT I would much rather give my business to a fellow DIS'r.


I'm glad to have helped spread the word! She did stop for a time, but it seems she missed the artistic outlet of it!! I'm glad she's back in business too!!:goodvibes

HI :thumbsup2

found you, so now on with the catching up...

Hey there!! Glad you found us!! I wasn't hiding on purpose! :rotfl:

Luckily, the sunloungers at AKL are a gorgeous place to lie in the sun for "Supervising", plus, there is a strategically placed pool bar for "Diet Coke" breaks....

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
THANK YOU for the info!!! Very good to know!!!:lmao:

Was a lurker on the last tr but can't wait to read this one. Your family cracks me up. The things you think of and get involved in are over the top. Can't wait to read more.

Glad you joined us...I'm sure we'll get into MUCH more over the top situations this go round!!! :goodvibes

[scrapbookingpro]

MissCammie!

I'm wondering if you are planning to take your young Beatle's Fans over to see the British Invasion at Epcot this trip? They are a great group! We just saw them, and thought of Teddy and Sally :yay:

[jenb1023]

So I was browsing in RumblyTumblys (from the creative disigns threads) photobucket account looking for things she has already done to make t-shirts out of (instead of working - shhh don't tell). Making t-shirts is about as close as I get to the fabulous disboutique girls. Anyway! I saw this design and thought of you immediately! This would be a great t-shirt for your trip! Hope you are having a good day!



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Princess%20-%20Girl%20designs/dietcokeminnie.jpg

[TarzansKat]

I really hope you enjoy it. It was magical for us! I know you'll love it! Just don't forget to touch Humphrey the Bear's nose for good luck! (He's at the bottom of the totem pole in front of the Mercantile!!!)


I'm sure we'll love it! And thanks for the reminder about Humphrey! I think I may do that before check-in, we're in standard room, perhaps we'll receive a little pixie dust and an upgrade. You never know!:goodvibes

[cheap traveler]

Ok, after reading the last report between "working" I am soooo glad to be reading a new TR. I have just one question, since I never actually read all the millions of pages (ok, not quite that many), but only skipping to the trpi report pages, what ever happened with kids planned move? I have been hoping they were able to stay close by their oh-so "evil" step mother and their Dad. Also, are you going to keep an index on your first page again? Makes it so much easier to read when I'm supposed to be working!!

[CampbellScot]

So I was browsing in RumblyTumblys (from the creative disigns threads) photobucket account looking for things she has already done to make t-shirts out of (instead of working - shhh don't tell). Making t-shirts is about as close as I get to the fabulous disboutique girls. Anyway! I saw this design and thought of you immediately! This would be a great t-shirt for your trip! Hope you are having a good day!



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/Princess%20-%20Girl%20designs/dietcokeminnie.jpg

THAT is the COOLEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!

I'm SO going to try and make a Tee out of that!!!! OH my gosh that is SO awesome!!!

thanks for bringing it on over!!!!

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[CampbellScot]

Ok, after reading the last report between "working" I am soooo glad to be reading a new TR. I have just one question, since I never actually read all the millions of pages (ok, not quite that many), but only skipping to the trpi report pages, what ever happened with kids planned move? I have been hoping they were able to stay close by their oh-so "evil" step mother and their Dad. Also, are you going to keep an index on your first page again? Makes it so much easier to read when I'm supposed to be working!!

What was in the best interest of the kids is what ultimately took place.

Things are good. :)

hoping and praying it holds.

Yes! I will be indexing my Trip Report!:thumbsup2

[Mom2JPL]

I spent the afternoon yesterday reading your trip report...it was like an obsession! I'm so glad I found this PTR and can't wait to read all about your adventures!

We're doing many of the same ADR's this November, and can't wait to read what you thought of them (IF you get to those days by the time we go, lol!).

Can't wait for your trip to begin...and, yeah :cheer2: for you for getting your 10 days! Our trip will be 9 days/8 nights and with our 2, 3 and 4 (turning 5) year olds, it will probably be just long enough. I CAN'T WAIT to celebrate our dd's 5th b'day at Disney; we've (meaning me) got BBB booked (surprise for dd) first thing in the morning and then the castle breakfast right afterwards. I'm so excited...I just can't wait!!

Sorry for rambling, but Disney is just soo much fun to plan for (almost as much fun as actually being there!).

[CampbellScot]

I spent the afternoon yesterday reading your trip report...it was like an obsession! I'm so glad I found this PTR and can't wait to read all about your adventures!

We're doing many of the same ADR's this November, and can't wait to read what you thought of them (IF you get to those days by the time we go, lol!).

Can't wait for your trip to begin...and, yeah :cheer2: for you for getting your 10 days! Our trip will be 9 days/8 nights and with our 2, 3 and 4 (turning 5) year olds, it will probably be just long enough. I CAN'T WAIT to celebrate our dd's 5th b'day at Disney; we've (meaning me) got BBB booked (surprise for dd) first thing in the morning and then the castle breakfast right afterwards. I'm so excited...I just can't wait!!

Sorry for rambling, but Disney is just soo much fun to plan for (almost as much fun as actually being there!).

I'm so glad you've joined us!! :goodvibes Your babies are going to have a GLORIOUS time!!! I hope you write a TR! Your trip should be so much fun with your little ones...and really people don't often write TR's with kiddos as little as yours. I'm sure a lot of people with young kids who are nervous about taking them would LOVE to know how your trip goes!:thumbsup2

I think this year I'm going to do ADR reviews on the Restaurant board as well as a TR...the ADR's are such a big part of our planning so it would make sense to review the food...that way if people just want to know opinions about where we ate, they can read the reviews and avoid the rambling!!!:lmao:

[tinkerdusted]

my daughter, who lives in Vegas with her military man, is coming home for Christmas with my, not yet born, granddaughter while daddy is in Iraq. Home being Florida, we are spending 3 days at GF and can't wait. She will only be 3 months old but her first trip, of many, to WDW!

[NYPDwife]

Oh! That Diet Coke picture is too funny!!:lmao:

If I could create this I would; you should have a t-shirt with Donald Duck looking really frazzled and have the words "Before Diet Coke" and then a picture of Minnie looking all happy with the words "After Diet Coke"

:rotfl:

[CampbellScot]

Oh! That Diet Coke picture is too funny!!:lmao:

If I could create this I would; you should have a t-shirt with Donald Duck looking really frazzled and have the words "Before Diet Coke" and then a picture of Minnie looking all happy with the words "After Diet Coke"

:rotfl:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

although I don't know if I'd qualify as a Minnie Mouse after Diet Coke...I'm a non tantruming Donald! :lmao:

Those Disigns people are SO creative!!!

how's your Christmas planning going? :goodvibes

[a*n*w]

Seriously! And I do mean SERIOUSLY!!! I started reading your Trip Report about 3 hours ago and I was ADDICTED. I must finish this. Tonight. Yes, that is what I told myself...and 3 hours in...loving every minute of it...I hit last page to see where I would end up. Imagine my surprise when I realized it is 136 pages long and spans an entire year! HOLY MOLEY, I can't possibly finish this sucker tonight!!! Crapper!!! I need a fast track...did the kiddos have to move to the shore? Did CampbellScot change her name? How can I possibly sleep tonight without knowing the answers to these life altering questions? How could you do this to me Miss Cammie??? :) I am going to try to sleep now and I am sure I will totally neglect my children tomorrow in order to be "in the know"!

Great job!!!

[CampbellScot]

Seriously! And I do mean SERIOUSLY!!! I started reading your Trip Report about 3 hours ago and I was ADDICTED. I must finish this. Tonight. Yes, that is what I told myself...and 3 hours in...loving every minute of it...I hit last page to see where I would end up. Imagine my surprise when I realized it is 136 pages long and spans an entire year! HOLY MOLEY, I can't possibly finish this sucker tonight!!! Crapper!!! I need a fast track...did the kiddos have to move to the shore? Did CampbellScot change her name? How can I possibly sleep tonight without knowing the answers to these life altering questions? How could you do this to me Miss Cammie??? :) I am going to try to sleep now and I am sure I will totally neglect my children tomorrow in order to be "in the know"!

Great job!!!

aha...and so my plan of world domination through the art of time suckage has been revealed!!!:stir:

:cool2:

;)

[Mom2JPL]

I'm so glad you've joined us!! :goodvibes Your babies are going to have a GLORIOUS time!!! I hope you write a TR! Your trip should be so much fun with your little ones...and really people don't often write TR's with kiddos as little as yours. I'm sure a lot of people with young kids who are nervous about taking them would LOVE to know how your trip goes!:thumbsup2

I think this year I'm going to do ADR reviews on the Restaurant board as well as a TR...the ADR's are such a big part of our planning so it would make sense to review the food...that way if people just want to know opinions about where we ate, they can read the reviews and avoid the rambling!!!:lmao:


Our first trip was October of last year (with a then just turned one year old, a 2 year old and a 3 year old....it was GREAT!)..I could kick myself for not doing a TR after that one! It was a blast - we all had the best time.

I think I will try a TR this year, plus we're doing the ddp so I'll definitely have to review our food (mmmmmmm foooood!).

Hey, the rambling is the best part about your reports...I wouldn't miss them! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Seriously! And I do mean SERIOUSLY!!! I started reading your Trip Report about 3 hours ago and I was ADDICTED. I must finish this. Tonight. Yes, that is what I told myself...and 3 hours in...loving every minute of it...I hit last page to see where I would end up. Imagine my surprise when I realized it is 136 pages long and spans an entire year! HOLY MOLEY, I can't possibly finish this sucker tonight!!! Crapper!!! I need a fast track...did the kiddos have to move to the shore? Did CampbellScot change her name? How can I possibly sleep tonight without knowing the answers to these life altering questions? How could you do this to me Miss Cammie??? :) I am going to try to sleep now and I am sure I will totally neglect my children tomorrow in order to be "in the know"!

Great job!!!
I did the SAME thing I spent four days only doing basic things for my kids! Making sure that they had food and drink and then it was leave me alone... I am off to read about Miss Cammie... the kids were like WHO?:confused:
During the school year was better because I didn't have anyone to bother me for at least three hours a day while the youngest was in preschool! I was heaven:cloud9:

[a*n*w]

aha...and so my plan of world domination through the art of time suckage has been revealed!!!:stir:

:cool2:

;)

Just wanted to let you know I am here bright and early, as promised, to waste away several hours delving into the lives of perfect strangers. Gosh, I love this place!!! :rotfl2:

[NYPDwife]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

although I don't know if I'd qualify as a Minnie Mouse after Diet Coke...I'm a non tantruming Donald! :lmao:

Those Disigns people are SO creative!!!

how's your Christmas planning going? :goodvibes

Ok, so maybe not Minnie, but Donald with his hair combed and a bouquet of flowers in his hand. But the Diet Coke needs to be in a bottle and NOT a can!:lmao: :thumbsup2

Christmas planning is going good. I'm going crazy I tell ya. Yesterday I called Disney to switch the extra day from Sunday night to Friday night and then APOLOGETICALLY called againg to switch it back:rolleyes1 . They must think I'm crazy. I'm just trying to figure out what's best b/c we will have our dogs with us, but I found out that on our last day, I can pick them up at any time and we just get charged for the day, not overnight, so I THINK :scared: I'm good.

[Fluffypants]

...that way if people just want to know opinions about where we ate, they can read the reviews and avoid the rambling!!!:lmao:


Nonsense! The rambling is the BEST PART!!! :rotfl:

[NYPDwife]

Okay, keep in mind that I'm not a graphic artist and I did this with Microsoft Paint.....maybe someone can fix it so you can make a tee out of it.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x239/prmamidedos/DonaldandDietCoke.jpg

[CampbellScot]

I said to Jay yesterday..."We leave in Two Weeks and Two Days!"

He gave me a "you are NUTS woman" look...and then did the math in his head. The "panic" look replaced the previous look!:lmao:

He always gets twitchy at the two week mark!

He wasn't home yesterday when I was having the kids try on their shoes. He missed the wallet shot...that I haven't dropped on him yet...:lmao: Teddy has grown clean out of his Keens! I was really hoping he could wear them one more year. They fit him fine in June. The child's feet have grown THAT MUCH since the beginning of the summer. :sad2: It's a bummer b/c we will have to get him a new pair before we go...sooner rather than later so he can wear them around and get them all broken in just right for Disney.

I'm a big fan of Keens. They are great for kids like Teddy who need total foot protection...options to get wet...and remain cool. He has his croclings too...but those aren't quite as hardy as the Keens. Keens are TOUGH, but light and very supportive to his little frame that is growing like a dang weed! Shoes are the ONE place that that Jay and I agree that quality has to be first. Usually I'm in the "It doesn't make sense to spend crazy amounts for kids clothing b/c they grow out of it so fast..." camp. But shoes are a different arena. Supportive shoes in children's young years are much more important than people might think. Since we work with all sorts of Physical therapist's and occupational therapists and orthopedic doctors and such, we are well versed in the importance of sturdy, well made supportive shoes for children...well versed meaning I'm paranoid about it...I know...shocker!:rolleyes:

it's unfortunate that such sturdy, supportive shoes for children are often shockingly expensive! Even though I was bummed that Teddy had grown out of his Keens...I happen to know some places that I can get them for a very reasonable price! I ROCK at internet deal finding!!!:cool1:

Sally too jumped on the "It doesn't FIT" bandwagon!:scared1: Seriously, her Mickey crocs fit her last MONTH even...but when she put her feet into them yesterday her toes came right to the edge and squished. Even without the strap behind her ankle! *sigh*

She has her pink Minnie Janes...(women's size 6!!) and her flip flops that she is currently passionate about. :laughing: I'm thinking she needs another pair of shoes. Jay thinks I'm nuts. He thinks she has plenty of shoes with a pair of crocs and a pair of flips and a pair of sneaks. ( The kids are required to wear sneakers for the Pirate Cruise)...BUT the sneaks don't count in the shoe round up as Sally will not wear those except for the cruise...and only then b/c we've had to threaten to take her birthday away! Seriously! (Sally LOATHES sneakers!) With a ten day trip I think the kids need more than two pairs of shoes!

I think I'll get Sally another pair of crocs while we are hunting for Keens for Teddy this weekend. Poor Jay will have to deal with it...or I'll hide it...

probably hide it...

JUST KIDDING...

or am I?

;)

The thing is...poor Jay just has no clue about shoes. He has his one pair of Keens that he got last year (and LOVED by the way!) Jay is NOT a sandal wearing guy. No flip flops, no rugged Teva type sandals...he just can't stand it. He wants his foot covered totally...even though he has very nice feet for a man...*ahem* I tried to sell him on Keens, but he insisted he wasn't a sneaker hybrid kind of guy either. I reminded him about our Honeymoon when we were at Magic Kingdom smack in the middle of Hurricane Ernesto. His sneakers and socks had been a wet squelchy mess after an hour and they never really dried after that...this did NOT make Jay very happy...so he said he'd "try on" some Keens...mostly to humor me I suspect..but he arrived home with a pair of his very own!!

the point being, he's happy with ONE pair of "Disney Shoes" and his sneakers and a pair of dress shoes.

Now ask me how many pairs of shoes I'm taking...

more than three!

:cool2:

[CampbellScot]

Ok, so maybe not Minnie, but Donald with his hair combed and a bouquet of flowers in his hand. But the Diet Coke needs to be in a bottle and NOT a can!:lmao: :thumbsup2

Christmas planning is going good. I'm going crazy I tell ya. Yesterday I called Disney to switch the extra day from Sunday night to Friday night and then APOLOGETICALLY called againg to switch it back:rolleyes1 . They must think I'm crazy. I'm just trying to figure out what's best b/c we will have our dogs with us, but I found out that on our last day, I can pick them up at any time and we just get charged for the day, not overnight, so I THINK :scared: I'm good.

It gets nuts doesn't it? I can't WAIT to hear how your trip goes with the dogs coming along! I'll bet A LOT of people would like to know how that works and if it was a pain or if it was okay! YAY trip report!!!:thumbsup2

Nonsense! The rambling is the BEST PART!!! :rotfl:

:lmao: THANKS!

Okay, keep in mind that I'm not a graphic artist and I did this with Microsoft Paint.....maybe someone can fix it so you can make a tee out of it.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x239/prmamidedos/DonaldandDietCoke.jpg

This is AWESOME!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: It looks GREAT! Have you been to the Disigns board? You'd fit right in!!!:goodvibes

thanks for making this! I love it!!:hug:

[Hedy]

:rotfl: :rotfl: I'm with Sally on sneakers.

Sally really should get a pair of crocs, as what if she has a footwear issue? You may be the same shoe size, but I'm sure your feet shape shoes separately. ;)

[jcc0621]

:wave2: Hi. I just read your previous TR. It was great! Looking forward to this one. We arrive at WDW 2 days prior to you for 10 days!!!:goodvibes

[stagemomx3]

aha...and so my plan of world domination through the art of time suckage has been revealed!!!:stir:

:cool2:

;)

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[NYPDwife]

It gets nuts doesn't it? I can't WAIT to hear how your trip goes with the dogs coming along! I'll bet A LOT of people would like to know how that works and if it was a pain or if it was okay! YAY trip report!!!:thumbsup2



:lmao: THANKS!



This is AWESOME!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: It looks GREAT! Have you been to the Disigns board? You'd fit right in!!!:goodvibes

thanks for making this! I love it!!:hug:

Aww, you're very welcome. I'm not a very creative person, but I try. My mom was very creative and would make me outfits to match my Cabbage Patch, but I got the cooking side of her and my sister got her creative side.:headache:

I am going to try and piece together Belle's Christmas costume for Bobbi. I figure I can design it and get my mom to make it for when we eat at CRT on Christmas Day.

[*DisMom*]

YAY! :cool1: I am so pumped about your Trip Report! Things have been pretty busy, but I finally got to do some 'Dissing' and came across your Pre-trippie. I soooo enjoyed your last TR and I am looking forward to this next one. I hope that y'all have a wonderful and safe trip. My family won't be back until Thanksgiving of next year, so your TR will be my Disney fix!!!!

[tyandskyesmom]

I was just about to go home fo rthe day when I caught you screen name out of the ocrner of my eye!

I loved your last TR so am looking forward to the next...plus AKL is our favoritest favorite of all!

[weezy26nm]

Loved the last TR, cant' wait for this one.:thumbsup2

[travelmel]

I once made the mistake of mentioning that I "needed" a pair of black shoes.

Now I am not a shoe person, per se....I'm really not!

He calmly went into our room and lined up about 13 pairs of black shoes (I know that isn't many to most of you but to a man that's alot of black shoes!) and proclaimed that "need" was not really the correct term for what I most obviously only WANTED!

:) Men.

[jog58]

Hi Miss Cammie,

I'm going to sound like a big nerd but I'm gonna go ahead and say it anyway. I am a huge fan of your trip report. I even copied it onto a word document at work so it I could read it without it looking like I was slacking:upsidedow

I love your humor and you have inspired me to write a trip report for my upcoming trip. It won't be nearly as entertaining as yours since I won't have the comic relief that your children bring to the table but I'll give it my best shot. [They are darling as I'm sure you know] Hope you have a great time on your next trip, can't wait to hear all about it.

[DumboPrincess]

I once made the mistake of mentioning that I "needed" a pair of black shoes.

Now I am not a shoe person, per se....I'm really not!

He calmly went into our room and lined up about 13 pairs of black shoes (I know that isn't many to most of you but to a man that's alot of black shoes!) and proclaimed that "need" was not really the correct term for what I most obviously only WANTED!

:) Men.


I LOVE this! Are you sure you aren't married to my husband, too? :rotfl:

[CampbellScot]

I once made the mistake of mentioning that I "needed" a pair of black shoes.

Now I am not a shoe person, per se....I'm really not!

He calmly went into our room and lined up about 13 pairs of black shoes (I know that isn't many to most of you but to a man that's alot of black shoes!) and proclaimed that "need" was not really the correct term for what I most obviously only WANTED!

:) Men.

:lmao: My bratty response to my husband doing such a thing would have been to go out and buy THREE new pairs of black shoes...b/c I am the boss of my own self...SO THERE! ;) AND not all black shoes are created alike...there are many variations, applications, shades, shapes and functions to the black shoe...men do not get this. Clearly!

Besides there are plenty of things that husbands say they NEED when really it's a want...and therefore NOT necessary...TWO can play at that game!

:snooty: ;)

Hi Miss Cammie,

I'm going to sound like a big nerd but I'm gonna go ahead and say it anyway. I am a huge fan of your trip report. I even copied it onto a word document at work so it I could read it without it looking like I was slacking:upsidedow

I love your humor and you have inspired me to write a trip report for my upcoming trip. It won't be nearly as entertaining as yours since I won't have the comic relief that your children bring to the table but I'll give it my best shot. [They are darling as I'm sure you know] Hope you have a great time on your next trip, can't wait to hear all about it.

HI! :) Thanks so much for the kind comments! Writing a trip report is a lot of fun! I'll keep an eye out for yours!!! glad you've joined us!:thumbsup2

[Diamondintheruff]

Just to clarify because you have sent me into a panic...

Does Disney say the kids need sneakers for the pirate cruise?

My kids hate sneakers especially in the summer. I was going to let them wear their crocs.

[CoP Luv]

I ROCK at internet deal finding!!!:cool1:

So where are you looking for these shoes? I need to find a great pair of walking shoes for our HM...here I am talking about MY trip on YOUR PTR. :flower3:

I have been looking at Privos by Clarkes and think they are really comfortable, but have been suggested to look at Teva and Keens. I might go back to mall grazing this weekend to try on a few. But I would like to get them at a great price!

Since Miss Cammie knows all, and is 'out' with her world domination plan, could you help a girl out?

I would be forever grateful! :yay:

[lucytootsie]

ME TOO ME TOO. I took a look at those keens they look great. But I really hope I did not find the great deal you did. I am hoping there is a cheaper 1 some where.

[Mickeypal1]

I spent early July reading your last trip report(even when I was supposed to be packing for my own Disney trip). I got back and see you have a PTR! Yea! I really enjoy reading your writing. My husband and I love to spend our anniversary at Disney. (15 years a couple of weeks ago) I hope your family has a blast and I will be waiting to hear all of the wonderful things you do.

[CampbellScot]

Just to clarify because you have sent me into a panic...

Does Disney say the kids need sneakers for the pirate cruise?

My kids hate sneakers especially in the summer. I was going to let them wear their crocs.

sorry for causing panic! The CM I spoke to when I was booking told me that the kids should wear sneakers. She didn't say they absolutely had upon pain of death...but I think that flimsy flip flops are a no no. I'm sure I read on the boards here and there that kids have worn sandals that are strapped to their feet...tevas, timberlands...stuff like that. One lady said her kiddo wore her crocs with the strap behind her foot so they'd stay on. I'm pretty sure the reasoning behind it is that 1. The CM's don't want kids to slip while on the boat and 2. They'll be romping around looking for buried treasure and it's difficult to romp in flip flops! I'm actually going to ask once more to see if athletic sandals would be okay. I don't want to lug around sneaks all day after the cruise!

So where are you looking for these shoes? I need to find a great pair of walking shoes for our HM...here I am talking about MY trip on YOUR PTR. :flower3:

I have been looking at Privos by Clarkes and think they are really comfortable, but have been suggested to look at Teva and Keens. I might go back to mall grazing this weekend to try on a few. But I would like to get them at a great price!

Since Miss Cammie knows all, and is 'out' with her world domination plan, could you help a girl out?

I would be forever grateful! :yay:

Oh I LOVE mall grazing for shoes!!:cool1:

I personally LOVE Privos!! I have two pairs of Privo Dulce flip flops that are just HEAVEN on your feet! Totally comfortable from the get go! Totally worth the price in my humble opinon! (They are rather wide though and look a teeny bit like paddles...I don't have very big feet so the paddle effect wasn't overly pronounced on me, but I'll admit that a woman near me was trying the same shoes on to her size 11 feet and I secretly prayed that she would see how atrociously unflattering those flips were to her feet! She did!:thumbsup2 Mostly b/c her husband walked up and said "Oh are we going snow skiing in Florida?:rotfl2: She gave a not very polite gesture to him in response...but she agreed that they just weren't working!)

wow...did I get off track or WHAT?!:rolleyes:

I am major fan of Teva Mush flip flops. LOVE THEM. Mostly b/c the toe post isn't set way back from the front so that people who have short feet (ME) don't have to buy a size larger than normal to keep your heel from falling off the back of the flip! Reefs do this to me. If I buy my size in Reefs, there is way too much room at the front and I'm right at the very edge in the back. This annoys me. I need symmetry. That being said, I love my Reefs too! Not as squishy fabulous as Teva Mush, but still comfy and supportive. I just have to buy a size larger than I normally wear.

I don't know if you can tell but I'm obsessed with flip flops! I used to be a MAJOR birkenstocks fan...I still find them very comfy and great for park touring in terms of support to your back and such...I used to be massively anti-flip flops...anything between my toes made me INSANE. Then I got a pair of Teva Mush just before my wedding from a friend who had gotten a pair and never took them out of the box. I fell in :love: !! I realized that the toe post is the issue. Fabric toe posts ROCK. Round rubber toe posts do NOT rock. They cause blisters...any rigid toe post can cause blisters and it takes a while to get your feet conditioned to them. I have a darling pair of Havaianas but I don't wear them b/c they have a fat toe post and it hurts! Cute to look at though!

Did I just go on and on about flip flops for two paragraphs?:lmao:

Where I buy them...well Shoes.com is a good place to start. They can have pretty decent deals and they always have free shipping! I hate it when I find really low priced shoes and I get excited thinking I'm getting a deal and then the shipping is insanely high, which cancels out any deal getting!

Shoebuy.com always seems to have good deals...20% off or $25 off when you buy three...stuff like that. Do a google search for online coupons for shoebuy.com. You'll find a lot. ALSO...if you need them quickly and aren't as worried about price, Zappos.com has free overnight shipping. Of course the "free" is a load, b/c Zappos prices are MUCH higher than the prices anywhere else...but you get your shoes the very next day!

also, you can check out Sierratradingpost.com. They can have AMAZING deals...but shipping isn't free. But it's always worth a look!

hope I was helpful...even though I took my usual roundabout way of getting to the point!:rolleyes:

[CampbellScot]

ME TOO ME TOO. I took a look at those keens they look great. But I really hope I did not find the great deal you did. I am hoping there is a cheaper 1 some where.

yes, Keens are a little on the pricier side...you can find sales sometimes...but I've never gotten *fabulous* deals on Keens. They are a great investment though. They'll last you for AGES, they are light and durable and very comfortable!!

I have a pair of Keens Bali...they're like slip ons...pretty comfy overall. I don't particularly care for how they look on ME, but they are cute shoes and they weren't outrageously expensive!

I spent early July reading your last trip report(even when I was supposed to be packing for my own Disney trip). I got back and see you have a PTR! Yea! I really enjoy reading your writing. My husband and I love to spend our anniversary at Disney. (15 years a couple of weeks ago) I hope your family has a blast and I will be waiting to hear all of the wonderful things you do.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!:goodvibes I hope that Jay and I will be spending our 15th at Disney! We leave for Disneyworld the day after our 2nd anniversary!:goodvibes This will be our third year in a row!

[karapp75]

Have you ladies tried Eliza B flip flops? they are the most comfortable flip flops! It may sound strange but the bottom is a harder rubber which keeps your feet from working so hard. Everyone I have recommended them to have enjoyed them as well. They are preppy so if that's your style take a look.

PS. I've worn mine to Disney World and can usually wear them for 3-4 days before I need to switch shoes.

[CampbellScot]

Have you ladies tried Eliza B flip flops? they are the most comfortable flip flops! It may sound strange but the bottom is a harder rubber which keeps your feet from working so hard. Everyone I have recommended them to have enjoyed them as well. They are preppy so if that's your style take a look.

PS. I've worn mine to Disney World and can usually wear them for 3-4 days before I need to switch shoes.

I just recently discovered Eliza B. flips! I love the preppy plaids and argyles! I don't have a pair as of yet, but they are on my list to try!!!:thumbsup2

Another brand I discovered last year was YellowBox! They have a red and white Minnie Dot pair that I HAD TO HAVE as soon as I saw them! Absolutely adorable and perfectly comfortable!:love:

[HumanLegs]

Been lurking in this PTR for a bit and just had to add a little. Endless.com is a good place for shoes also, free OVERNIGHT shipping. Awesome. And they aren't as highly priced as Zappos. I don't know how y'all can wear flip flops for a day of walking around! The balls of my feet are so sore if I do that. If I know I'm walking alot I stay with my trusty Skechers.

[a*n*w]

I just recently discovered Eliza B. flips! I love the preppy plaids and argyles! I don't have a pair as of yet, but they are on my list to try!!!:thumbsup2

Another brand I discovered last year was YellowBox! They have a red and white Minnie Dot pair that I HAD TO HAVE as soon as I saw them! Absolutely adorable and perfectly comfortable!:love:

Oh, I am a YellowBox JUNKIE! The big ol' crystals and all those rhinestones...I cannot have enough of them. That being said, they are ridiculously uncomfortable! :scared1: The best looking ones are the most uncomfortable! I am not sure I can survive WDW in them. I haven't bought the cloth YellowBox (I might need to find those Minnies) I only have the ones with bling and stuff so maybe the cloth are more comfortable. The other great thing about YellowBox is they are fairly inexpensive! :woohoo:

Anyway, that's my 2 cents on flip flops!!!

[D&R love Disney]

Ok, I'm totally a shoe gal but keens, teva mush and privo, I've never heard of them! I guess if they are not made by Avia or Jimmy Choo then I'm lost LOL! Plus the whole toe post kills me.

Back to the regular Disney programming LOL

Oh, I did find aqua shoes at Target, a whopping $5.99 each BONUS!!!

[CampbellScot]

Been lurking in this PTR for a bit and just had to add a little. Endless.com is a good place for shoes also, free OVERNIGHT shipping. Awesome. And they aren't as highly priced as Zappos. I don't know how y'all can wear flip flops for a day of walking around! The balls of my feet are so sore if I do that. If I know I'm walking alot I stay with my trusty Skechers.

Oh yes...Endless.com...I did forget about that one! I didn't know their shipping was OVERNIGHT!:cool1: Learn something new everyday!

I'm actually surprised that I can wear flip flops endlessly...but I just can. I wear them all year around. I'm not a big bare foot person. You can take the girl outta the warm climate...:goodvibes

Ok, I'm totally a shoe gal but keens, teva mush and privo, I've never heard of them! I guess if they are not made by Avia or Jimmy Choo then I'm lost LOL! Plus the whole toe post kills me.

Back to the regular Disney programming LOL

Oh, I did find aqua shoes at Target, a whopping $5.99 each BONUS!!!

I have some nice pairs of "glamazon" shoes...but somehow they don't fit in at DisneyWorld! :lmao: I'll bet Carrie Bradshaw would find a way to make it work though!

Give me a good pair of flips and I'm a happy girl!princess:

[TarzansKat]

Did I read in previous posts some of you were partial to Keens? Miss Cammie?

I've been on the search for a great sandal for the World with no luck. Typically, I'm a Merrells girl, but being that I have one foot slighlty larger than the other (doesn't everyone?) I really need an 8.5, and they don't make half sizes.

Normally I'm not partial to the Keens, but I found a really cute style last night and went aheand ordered them. :goodvibes

Keeping my fingers crossed that they're good, and thanks for letting me hijack this thread for a bit.:thumbsup2

[CampbellScot]

Did I read in previous posts some of you were partial to Keens? Miss Cammie?

I've been on the search for a great sandal for the World with no luck. Typically, I'm a Merrells girl, but being that I have one foot slighlty larger than the other (doesn't everyone?) I really need an 8.5, and they don't make half sizes.

Normally I'm not partial to the Keens, but I found a really cute style last night and went aheand ordered them. :goodvibes

Keeping my fingers crossed that they're good, and thanks for letting me hijack this thread for a bit.:thumbsup2

What style did you get? I have a pair of Keens Bali that are VERY comfortable but I don't like the way my feet look in them...:confused3 but I've got issues.

I LOVE Keens for Jay and Teddy. They are perfect for the boys and the kind of boys they are...which is rough and tumble.

I hope you like your keens!!! Do a keens review!! I wanna know!!!:thumbsup2

[TexasBelle]

Miss Cammie:
I have to throw my two cents in "Keen's Rule...":worship:

I just love them, almost everyone in our family has a pair except, DH, he has Teva's. I have Keen Newports in Clay and Lime Green, DD has the Newports in Navy, and DS17 has an orange pair of Keen Maupin, he thinks they are cool for young hip guys...:lmao:

Now I do know that DD14 and DS17 will NOT wear them to school, they aren't that cool, :rotfl:

but they plan on wearing the everyday in DisneyWorld..

How's the trip planning coming? Almost ready?? Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

TexasBelle:cutie:

PS: I'm working on my pretrip, hopefully I'll have page one up before you leave on your trip. :scared1: It takes me forever to write something, I have to proof read it over and over..:scared:

[DisneyCrzy]

Ok, officially I am addicted. You last TR was amazing. I am very new to the DIS boards and will be posting my first PTR on here soon. Although I need to ask a favor....

When you write your next one (which I KNOW we are all anxiously awaiting) can you please put in a crying icon before the "Hallmark movie" moments? I need some sort of hint that I am going to start crying and to get my tissues ready. I laughed, cried, got mad at rule breakers and bawled like a baby at the interaction between Minnie and SallyRally. Seriously, I cannot take it anymore. I need forewarning. You do such a fab job at expressing your emotions through each moment that I felt like I was on the trip with you. Thank you for sharing. :)

[Crystal824]

Yay, Miss Cammie is back with another exciting TR. I can't wait to hear all about AKL.

[jerelynj]

What style did you get? I have a pair of Keens Bali that are VERY comfortable but I don't like the way my feet look in them...:confused3 but I've got issues.

I LOVE Keens for Jay and Teddy. They are perfect for the boys and the kind of boys they are...which is rough and tumble.

I hope you like your keens!!! Do a keens review!! I wanna know!!!:thumbsup2

Would you mind posting which Keens Teddy wears? I have two six year old boys and want to check them out for our trip. The only store here that carries Keens for kids is Nordstrom, so I want to be sure they will wear them as I am sure they will be pricey!

[Stephres]

By pool breaks I mean JAY and the kids will be getting while MissCammie does not.

I will supervise.

Ask Steph. There needs to be a supervisor...unless there happens to be a vortex of death in your resort pool...in that case you may be getting in clothes and all.

luckily...no vortex of death at AKL!

:thumbsup2

First of all, why was I not informed of this pre-trip report? I had no idea! No shameless posting about it all! :mad:

Second, you are correct, proper pool supervision requires a person to watch the kids like a hawk while the other parent is waiting at the bar for a beer for what seems like hours...

And if you are lucky, your flailing child will be saved by a nice boy and you only have to get your shoes wet when you reach over to pluck her out.

Not that I hold grudges or anything...

But you won't have to worry about that since AKL has no vortex of death. :)

Third, all this talk about flip flops is very interesting to me. I am a collector of flip flops. I do not usually wear them, as they make my foot cramp up. Plus my feet are long and narrowish (less narrow than they were before the kids) and flip flops are not the most flattering look.

So does anyone get crampy feet with flip flops? Advice?

[CampbellScot]

Sorry I thought I quoted this:

This is in response to the question about what kind of Keens Teddy wears! :)


I have a few different sandals for Teddy. As for Keens we like the Newport H2 the best. It has nylon webbing for the upper part of the shoe as opposed to the "water resistant" leather of the regular Newport. The nylon dries incredibly fast. Teddy had a pair of the regular Newports a couple of summers ago. They were great, but the leather took time to dry and I found that his feet would be damp most of the day. Not hugely...but enough to make me worry about swamp feet!:lmao: The H2 works best for us. Both shoes are great!!

And just b/c I know that everyone is MASSIVELY interested...Teddy also wears Timberland Rock Skipper II sandals. These are great b/c they are strapped firmly to his feet and they are really supportive and don't cause blisters. I'd say these are Teddy's MOST preferred sandal...next to his Mickey Croclings of course! Teddy likes shoes based on how easily he can get them on and off by himself!

ALSO...in the interest of bargain shopping...which I :love: ... Teddy has a pair of brown leather sandals from Payless that Jay had rushed out to buy him last minute b/c SOMEONE (jay) had forgotten to pack his "good" sandals for our rehearsal dinner two years ago! Those have held up beautifully and they are very sturdy and comfortable...according to Teddy!

aren't shoes endlessly fun to talk about?:thumbsup2

;)

[CampbellScot]

First of all, why was I not informed of this pre-trip report? I had no idea! No shameless posting about it all! :mad:

Second, you are correct, proper pool supervision requires a person to watch the kids like a hawk while the other parent is waiting at the bar for a beer for what seems like hours...

And if you are lucky, your flailing child will be saved by a nice boy and you only have to get your shoes wet when you reach over to pluck her out.

Not that I hold grudges or anything...

But you won't have to worry about that since AKL has no vortex of death. :)

Third, all this talk about flip flops is very interesting to me. I am a collector of flip flops. I do not usually wear them, as they make my foot cramp up. Plus my feet are long and narrowish (less narrow than they were before the kids) and flip flops are not the most flattering look.

So does anyone get crampy feet with flip flops? Advice?

Sorry Steph!! I haven't done a lot of advertising this go round...I PROMISE to shamelessly promote next time!!:thumbsup2

so wait...you "collect" flips...but not wear them?! That must be EXCRUCIATING as you live in the Flip Flop capital of the WORLD!!!

Okay so I actually might know why your feet get crampy when you wear flip flops!

it's probably b/c your feet are anxious.:teacher:

seriously.

your feet are anxious that the flips will fall off, so they grip really hard when you walk. This exhausts all the muscles and tendons in your feet and they cramp up!

So you have to remind your feet not to grip so hard and just to walk. It takes practice!

AND if you have narrow feet, I would suggest flip flops by The North Face! They aren't any more pricey than Teva flips, but they are narrower at the base and would probably look FABULOUS on your feet!

These flips do NOT look nice on my short little hobbit feet.

My feet are jealous of your feet.

:goodvibes

[Fluffypants]

I am loving all this shoe talk! Every time we go to WDW I try out a different type of sandal . . . constantly on a quest for something that will be comfortable & stand up to a full day of touring the parks, yet actually looks good. So far, I have only found one or the other. The quest continues . . . bring on the Keen's!!! :goodvibes

[Stephres]

Sorry Steph!! I haven't done a lot of advertising this go round...I PROMISE to shamelessly promote next time!!:thumbsup2

so wait...you "collect" flips...but not wear them?! That must be EXCRUCIATING as you live in the Flip Flop capital of the WORLD!!!

Okay so I actually might know why your feet get crampy when you wear flip flops!

it's probably b/c your feet are anxious.:teacher:

seriously.

your feet are anxious that the flips will fall off, so they grip really hard when you walk. This exhausts all the muscles and tendons in your feet and they cramp up!

So you have to remind your feet not to grip so hard and just to walk. It takes practice!

AND if you have narrow feet, I would suggest flip flops by The North Face! They aren't any more pricey than Teva flips, but they are narrower at the base and would probably look FABULOUS on your feet!

These flips do NOT look nice on my short little hobbit feet.

My feet are jealous of your feet.

:goodvibes

I just counted: six pairs of flip flops. I've got a rubber pair from Old Navy I wear to the beach and the others I do not wear. And I just threw out three or four pairs. I just ordered some cute brown and pink ones from The North Face so thanks! I will try to tell my feet to relax. I think between that and having a high arch most flip flops are not suitable for me.

How did I know you would have the answer for me? :hug:

[CampbellScot]

I just counted: six pairs of flip flops. I've got a rubber pair from Old Navy I wear to the beach and the others I do not wear. And I just threw out three or four pairs. I just ordered some cute brown and pink ones from The North Face so thanks! I will try to tell my feet to relax. I think between that and having a high arch most flip flops are not suitable for me.

How did I know you would have the answer for me? :hug:

we SO have ESP!! How funny that you would have ordered that brand!

You also might want to try Privo flip flops...Dulce and Bon Bon styles of privos are really cute, and have high arch support!

Also, Birkenstock makes a "high arch" version of a ton of their shoes...you can also get a narrow foot bed. Birks aren't the prettiest but they are really super comfy!!

what am I thinking right NOW?

did you think that I am thinking about ICE CREAM?!

it's creepy this esp we've got goin on...

:wizard:

[Stephres]

You nut! I ordered them after I read your post, like immediately! Remember, I am not patient.

You crack me up!:lmao:

[CampbellScot]

You nut! I ordered them after I read your post, like immediately! Remember, I am not patient.

You crack me up!:lmao:

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

WOW! you aren't kidding about being impatient! I didn't know anybody would react that quickly! I thought it HAD to be a cosmic coincidence!:lmao:

You must promise though, if you don't like them, please don't send Scrappy the bloodthirsty dachshund on a hunt for me!

Sally has a pair from TNF...she LIVES in them. They must be comfy b/c Sally would NOT wear something that caused her the tiniest bit of discomfort!

uh oh...there was just a GIANT crack of thunder over here...which means I'm stuck...b/c I do NOT drive in biblical proportion downpours. Maybe it's just fixin to get loud and then pass on...

speaking of...how has the weather been down in Florida? More sun than wet? I guess it's always a combination down there... I am determined to see all of Animal Kingdom this trip...last year it poured so hard we barely got through the first half mile!

seeing as how the kids have such snazzy tees to wear to Animal Kingdom...we need to maximize the exposure!!!!:cool1: guess it's good we are staying at AKL!!!

[Stephres]

I was thinking, what if I don't like them? I guess I can send them to Sally and she can wear them in a few months, the way she is growing! Anyway, they can keep the other flip flops in my closet company if they don't work out.

It has been very hot and muggy here. But last week it rained every day here on the Tampa side. I would expect in Orlando humid hotness during the morning and afternoon thundershowers.

Speaking of which, stay safe!

[a*n*w]

I am so excited... I just got the Minnie dot YellowBox shoes for my 6 year old DD! They have them in little people sizes and they are adorable! I also got her the leopard ones. Who can buy just one pair of flips?!? Thanks for the tip!

[jane2073]

I live on the other side of the state (from Tampa) and it has been really hot. And rainy in the afternoons. Typical summer.:)
Actually last weekend we were at Downtown Disney during the afternoon and it was rather pleasent. There was a nice little breeze.

So there is hope that it won't be a sauna the whole time you are here!

[CampbellScot]

I was thinking, what if I don't like them? I guess I can send them to Sally and she can wear them in a few months, the way she is growing! Anyway, they can keep the other flip flops in my closet company if they don't work out.

It has been very hot and muggy here. But last week it rained every day here on the Tampa side. I would expect in Orlando humid hotness during the morning and afternoon thundershowers.

Speaking of which, stay safe!

Where did you order from if you don't mind my nosiness...can you send them back if they don't work out? I do hope you like them. I have walked around in Sally's a couple of times and they are very comfy and well made.

I have a pair of North Face Basecamp flips that aren't narrow like the pair Sally has...they have an "eggcrate" footbed. It's not super squishy but it's nice. They are pretty sturdy too and have good arch support!

Privos are good too!!! A lot on sale right now!!!

I am so excited... I just got the Minnie dot YellowBox shoes for my 6 year old DD! They have them in little people sizes and they are adorable! I also got her the leopard ones. Who can buy just one pair of flips?!? Thanks for the tip!

Oh I'm so glad you found some!!! I really love mine!! I love the red fabric b/c it's a deep red that looks so good with the white dots...it's not orangey at all! They are REALLY cute aren't they?:goodvibes

I live on the other side of the state (from Tampa) and it has been really hot. And rainy in the afternoons. Typical summer.:)
Actually last weekend we were at Downtown Disney during the afternoon and it was rather pleasent. There was a nice little breeze.

So there is hope that it won't be a sauna the whole time you are here!

We've never had a major problem with the weather while at Disney...even during our honeymoon, when Hurricane Ernesto hit, we weren't bothered. It was the best day we had at the parks!! I always worry that it will storm more than sun and we'll miss out on a lot due to sogginess!

Perhaps I'll use the SECRET and influence the weather...it will be nice and sunny and rain free...

is it working?

gosh I hope so!

:beach:

[Stephres]

Oh I got them at zappos, so free shipping both ways, so no worries. I have got and sent back many shoes from there!

I can't wait till they get here!

Those minnie dot flip flops are the cutest. I never let the kids wear shoes without backs walking around though. I wish they made them with a strap in the back for kids. They are cute though!

[DumboPrincess]

So I was "grazing" ;) in a kids shoe boutique-y type store, actually looking for the TT Argo sneaker/sandals by Stride Rite. I have them for DD2 but NEED them :flower3: for DD4. They HAVE to match, after all. And what do I happen across...Keens Newport H2's. :upsidedow

Let me just tell ya'll...it is all Miss Cammie's fault that I am $100 poorer right now...and that was on 2 pairs for DD2. I special ordered a pair for DD4...

AND...Now I'm looking for DH & me on the internet...:surfweb:

Grazing my you-know-what, little pootsnorkel! :headache:

:rolleyes:

[CampbellScot]

Oh I got them at zappos, so free shipping both ways, so no worries. I have got and sent back many shoes from there!

I can't wait till they get here!

Those minnie dot flip flops are the cutest. I never let the kids wear shoes without backs walking around though. I wish they made them with a strap in the back for kids. They are cute though!

see...this is proof that we have ESP...b/c I was thinking...with impatience levels as such heights, Steph should use Zappos! You get your shoes the next day!:lmao:

I love Zappos...sometimes you can get great deals...other times they jack up the prices outrageously to pay for the "free" overnight shipping! You must look often to get the deals!!!

I do NOT let Teddy wear flip flops. EVER. Every time he wears flips when he's not here, he falls. Every single time. And he doesn't just fall down. Nope, he face plants...knocks his teeth back, bleeds from several different locations, toes split open. I'm not sure how many times we need to go through that before it is evident that the child needs sturdy shoes that are strapped to his feet. He trips anyway, but at least it's not his shoes fault and his feet don't get torn up!

Sally is like a cat. She always lands on her feet. I'm amazed sometimes at the control she has over herself...considering Teddy's complete lack of control!:lmao: She's got issues with binding shoes. She just hate hate hates sneakers. She is Uggs in the winter and flips and crocs in the summer. Needless to say, Sally is not a fan of a P.E. day at school!

So I was "grazing" ;) in a kids shoe boutique-y type store, actually looking for the TT Argo sneaker/sandals by Stride Rite. I have them for DD2 but NEED them :flower3: for DD4. They HAVE to match, after all. And what do I happen across...Keens Newport H2's. :upsidedow

Let me just tell ya'll...it is all Miss Cammie's fault that I am $100 poorer right now...and that was on 2 pairs for DD2. I special ordered a pair for DD4...

AND...Now I'm looking for DH & me on the internet...:surfweb:

Grazing my you-know-what, little pootsnorkel! :headache:

:rolleyes:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

it's addictive isn't it?!

Aren't Stride Rites shoes the BEST?! I love that store. They are so great about checking for the right fit. I love how they are so intent on the kids as they try on shoes. It's serious stuff! Stride Rite is all the kiddos wore up until about age 7...then Sally received a pair of crocs from her step mama for Christmas...changed the shoe landscape for EVER in our house!

Teddy still wears Stride Rites as "school shoes".

Don't think of it as being $100 poorer...think of it as an investment in the proper alignment and growth of your children's spine!

:thumbsup2

;)

[DumboPrincess]

Don't think of it as being $100 poorer...think of it as an investment in the proper alignment and growth of your children's spine!

:thumbsup2

;)

I'll be sure to use this quote on my hubby when he gets home! :angel:

[CampbellScot]

Okay y'all...here we are at 13 days to go! Jay, FOR ONCE, does not work on Saturday...this NEVER EVER happens...so we are taking advantage of it!

(It so stinks that Olympics games have arrived...b/c I fear I will be distracted by the gymnastics and swimming and diving competitions...and did anyone else know that TRAMPOLINING was an Olympic sport?! I had NO IDEA...I thought trampolines were the things the gymnasts and divers practiced on...turns out that Trampolining is a HARDCORE sport...y'all should youtube it! I was amazed!! I'm just not sure that the United States gives it much air time...even though we have a US trampoline team!!:confused3 I'm on a mission to find it!!)

wait...see how I just got SO distracted?!

where was I?

Oh YES...Saturday...OH and before I forget...can everyone just say a prayer that Sally and TEddy will remain safe, unbroken and healthy this week so that we can leave for our trip without a deficit in injury and/or illness? THANKS!!:goodvibes

okay, yes...Saturday...I have an eye doctor's appointment and then we are shopping in earnest...with a LIST...for all the things we need...we need to get it done mostly THIS weekend b/c we have a crazy busy work week and next weekend is booked.

SO...here we go.

I'll have all sorts of fun details of the shopping frenzy planned around the opening ceremonies of the Olympics!!!:cool1:

:goodvibes

[TarzansKat]

What style did you get? I have a pair of Keens Bali that are VERY comfortable but I don't like the way my feet look in them...:confused3 but I've got issues.

Thanks so much for posting that! I wasn't a fan of the look of the Bali, and of course they were much less expensive than what I ended up purchasing.

Why, oh why, do I have expensive taste in shoes?:lmao:

I ended up ordering the Calistoga Sandals. They're very, very cute, and I was totally jazzed that they came in half sizes. I like the look of them, and hope they work out. And if they do, I'll totally post a review for you!:goodvibes

I ordered them from Zappos so hopefully I'll have them early next week.:thumbsup2

Miss Cammie:
I have to throw my two cents in "Keen's Rule...":worship:

I just love them, almost everyone in our family has a pair except, DH, he has Teva's. I have Keen Newports in Clay and Lime Green, DD has the Newports in Navy, and DS17 has an orange pair of Keen Maupin, he thinks they are cool for young hip guys...:lmao:

Now I do know that DD14 and DS17 will NOT wear them to school, they aren't that cool, :rotfl:

but they plan on wearing the everyday in DisneyWorld..

Thanks for weighing in! It's great to hear.:goodvibes

Okay y'all...here we are at 13 days to go! Jay, FOR ONCE, does not work on Saturday...this NEVER EVER happens...so we are taking advantage of it!

(It so stinks that Olympics games have arrived...b/c I fear I will be distracted by the gymnastics and swimming and diving competitions...and did anyone else know that TRAMPOLINING was an Olympic sport?! I had NO IDEA...I thought trampolines were the things the gymnasts and divers practiced on...turns out that Trampolining is a HARDCORE sport...y'all should youtube it! I was amazed!! I'm just not sure that the United States gives it much air time...even though we have a US trampoline team!!:confused3 I'm on a mission to find it!!)

wait...see how I just got SO distracted?!

where was I?

Oh YES...Saturday...OH and before I forget...can everyone just say a prayer that Sally and TEddy will remain safe, unbroken and healthy this week so that we can leave for our trip without a deficit in injury and/or illness? THANKS!!:goodvibes

okay, yes...Saturday...I have an eye doctor's appointment and then we are shopping in earnest...with a LIST...for all the things we need...we need to get it done mostly THIS weekend b/c we have a crazy busy work week and next weekend is booked.

SO...here we go.

I'll have all sorts of fun details of the shopping frenzy planned around the opening ceremonies of the Olympics!!!:cool1:

:goodvibes

Wow, how exciting! I can't believe your trip is so close!

I just know you're going to have a wonderful time with your sweet family.:goodvibes

[Hedy]

Looking forward to hearing about this week's shopping trip.

I loved Stride Rite (I had messed up feet) until they kicked me out because my foot was too big. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[CampbellScot]

just a little drive by posting...(The Opening Ceremonies are on!!!)

I just got another pair of the lands end quick dry shorts for Sally and Teddy for $8 a piece!!!:cool1: RUN to your local Sears if you've been on the fence about them. Now is the time to buy! Most of the shorts are lime green in the girl section...which I got for Sally. All the Land's End stuff for the summer is 50% off already reduced prices!! I also got Sally a darling skirt and tank set for $16! VERY cute...

and just b/c I know she'll love it, I got Sally an "I Love Troy" locket and a rubber bracelet declaring the same love from Claire's! On clearance!!! :cool1:

this is the BEST time to bargain shop!! LOVES IT!!!:love:

k...back to the opening ceremony!! (It's been pretty awe inspiring so far! They aren't messing!)

:moped:

OH...and in honor of the Olympics I bought the book "Chalked Up" by Jennifer Sey. She writes about being an elite gymnast and the darker side of the sport...very expose!!! :)

[Stephres]

I do NOT let Teddy wear flip flops. EVER. Every time he wears flips when he's not here, he falls. Every single time. And he doesn't just fall down. Nope, he face plants...knocks his teeth back, bleeds from several different locations, toes split open. I'm not sure how many times we need to go through that before it is evident that the child needs sturdy shoes that are strapped to his feet. He trips anyway, but at least it's not his shoes fault and his feet don't get torn up!

Sally is like a cat. She always lands on her feet. I'm amazed sometimes at the control she has over herself...considering Teddy's complete lack of control!:lmao: She's got issues with binding shoes. She just hate hate hates sneakers. She is Uggs in the winter and flips and crocs in the summer. Needless to say, Sally is not a fan of a P.E. day at school!



ESP! :lmao:

Neither one of my kids is particularly graceful but Jacob is the worst. They can wear flip flops to the beach and that is about it! Jacob is forever walking out of his so they got banned from everyday wear. I told him to let me know when he could stay in them and then he could wear them.

Poor Sally: we have PE every day here. She would just be miserable!

(It so stinks that Olympics games have arrived...b/c I fear I will be distracted by the gymnastics and swimming and diving competitions...and did anyone else know that TRAMPOLINING was an Olympic sport?! I had NO IDEA...I thought trampolines were the things the gymnasts and divers practiced on...turns out that Trampolining is a HARDCORE sport...y'all should youtube it! I was amazed!! I'm just not sure that the United States gives it much air time...even though we have a US trampoline team!!:confused3 I'm on a mission to find it!!)

I actually remember watching trampolining, it must have been the last olympics. It is hardcore!

I just got another pair of the lands end quick dry shorts for Sally and Teddy for $8 a piece!!!:cool1: RUN to your local Sears if you've been on the fence about them. Now is the time to buy! Most of the shorts are lime green in the girl section...which I got for Sally. All the Land's End stuff for the summer is 50% off already reduced prices!! I also got Sally a darling skirt and tank set for $16! VERY cute...

Good find! I will have to check Sears out. I ordered some shoes from Land's End (why yes, they were sandals) that I need to take back there. No, I did not know they had the exact same sandals there that I could have tried on for free and found out they didn't fit.

I will have to check out the shorts. Can't have too many of them!

The kids are watching the opening ceremony with their mouths gaping in awe but I find them boring. :scared: I am trying to decide whether to sew or to scrapbook. Have a great night!

[Disneychix]

Oh I got them at zappos, so free shipping both ways, so no worries. I have got and sent back many shoes from there!

I can't wait till they get here!

Those minnie dot flip flops are the cutest. I never let the kids wear shoes without backs walking around though. I wish they made them with a strap in the back for kids. They are cute though!


I'm highjacking for a moment..sorry..Can you let me know if these flops help with the cramping feet problem? I have that sooo bad! I had to stop at Target for 20 mins last week because I just absolutley could NOT take another step. I was in tears!

Also, MissCammie the trampoline was introduced at the last summer Olympics as a sport. USA did braodcast the finals as i remember seeing it on tv. It was sooo cool. You have 10 "jumps" to do as many tricks as you can before your turn is over.
GO USA!:goodvibes

[jenb1023]

I love watching the Olympics too! I have the opening ceremonies on as well though I like the actual games themselves better than the opening and closing ceremonies. I should be working on finishing my Disney scrapbooks from our last trip but instead I have one eye on the tv and the other on the disboards. Good thoughts being sent for no injuries and good weather for you!

[Stephres]

I'm highjacking for a moment..sorry..Can you let me know if these flops help with the cramping feet problem? I have that sooo bad! I had to stop at Target for 20 mins last week because I just absolutley could NOT take another step. I was in tears!

I can totally relate! I will let you know if these help.

I did buy some Adidas flip flops that I haven't cramped up in but they look like they belong on a swimmer's feet by the pool. Not really for everyday wear. They do have good arch support though.

I'll give a full report on The North Face ones! :thumbsup2

I don't think MissCammie will mind if we highjack to discuss shoes (or Coach purses), right? :angel:

[CampbellScot]

ESP! :lmao:

Neither one of my kids is particularly graceful but Jacob is the worst. They can wear flip flops to the beach and that is about it! Jacob is forever walking out of his so they got banned from everyday wear. I told him to let me know when he could stay in them and then he could wear them.

Poor Sally: we have PE every day here. She would just be miserable!



I actually remember watching trampolining, it must have been the last olympics. It is hardcore!



Good find! I will have to check Sears out. I ordered some shoes from Land's End (why yes, they were sandals) that I need to take back there. No, I did not know they had the exact same sandals there that I could have tried on for free and found out they didn't fit.

I will have to check out the shorts. Can't have too many of them!

The kids are watching the opening ceremony with their mouths gaping in awe but I find them boring. :scared: I am trying to decide whether to sew or to scrapbook. Have a great night!

Yes...Land's End is at Sears...which is VERY helpful...my mother-in-law LIVES in lands' end stuff, and it makes it easier for her to return what we get her for Christmas that she never likes but it's the thought that counts...

*ahem*

which did you pick?! sewing or scrapbooking? You are fab at both...what a choice!!!

I'm highjacking for a moment..sorry..Can you let me know if these flops help with the cramping feet problem? I have that sooo bad! I had to stop at Target for 20 mins last week because I just absolutley could NOT take another step. I was in tears!

Also, MissCammie the trampoline was introduced at the last summer Olympics as a sport. USA did braodcast the finals as i remember seeing it on tv. It was sooo cool. You have 10 "jumps" to do as many tricks as you can before your turn is over.
GO USA!:goodvibes

do you have high arches? That must be AWFUL!!!

Where the heck was I with that?! I have no memory of Trampolining...of course I think I've blocked out most of 2004...aka The Year of Incredibly Stupid Choices!

*ahem*

;)

I love watching the Olympics too! I have the opening ceremonies on as well though I like the actual games themselves better than the opening and closing ceremonies. I should be working on finishing my Disney scrapbooks from our last trip but instead I have one eye on the tv and the other on the disboards. Good thoughts being sent for no injuries and good weather for you!

yeah...the lack of alphabetical order is kind of freaking me out with the Parade of Nations...the show earlier was pretty cool...

Bring on the Gymnastics!!!

And the Swimming!!

And Diving!!!

and the other fun stuff!:cheer2:

THANK YOU for the good thoughts!!! Every little thought counts!!:goodvibes

[hklatt]

I'm so glad we have MissCammie's PTR!!! It makes me happy that there's another person who is slightly OCD. My husband thinks he's helping pack for our trip next month - it's kinda cute. :rotfl2: Heck, if I knew it would fly I'd probably pack for my brother in law who's going as well.

I do have a quick question - if I can hijack the board for a sec - with the extra magic hours, do people staying at a Disney resort have to get the wristbands? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

Back to shoe shopping....All of this talk about sandals and flips has made me determine that I need a new pair. :laughing: :laughing:

[Sleeping*Beauty]

I'm so glad we have MissCammie's PTR!!! It makes me happy that there's another person who is slightly OCD. My husband thinks he's helping pack for our trip next month - it's kinda cute. :rotfl2: Heck, if I knew it would fly I'd probably pack for my brother in law who's going as well.

I do have a quick question - if I can hijack the board for a sec - with the extra magic hours, do people staying at a Disney resort have to get the wristbands? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

Back to shoe shopping....All of this talk about sandals and flips has made me determine that I need a new pair. :laughing: :laughing:

Yep, you need a wristband for evening EMH. All you have to do is go to where they are giving them out and show them your key to the world, and they give you a wristband.

[hklatt]

Yep, you need a wristband for evening EMH. All you have to do is go to where they are giving them out and show them your key to the world, and they give you a wristband.

Thanks sooo much. I figured that's what it was but it's one of those things that I want to be sure...Double sure...Triple...Well you get the point. LOL

[tammyd_rn]

I have so enjoyed your trip report and now your pre trip report. I hope you find that 10 days is the perfect number because that is what we will be doing on our trip in Sept. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Thanks sooo much. I figured that's what it was but it's one of those things that I want to be sure...Double sure...Triple...Well you get the point. LOL

:goodvibes I understand totally. On my last trip I kept second guessing myself. Like oh no maybe today isn't EMH moring at AK. Even though I'd known it for months.:rotfl:

[TexasBelle]

No gymnasts, Did you see any???:confused3

[Puget Peach]

Miss Cammie, I just can't wait to read your next trip report! My skids were 6 and 9, Good Texan kids, raised in Houston with great manners, when I became their "Miss Sue". I admire your generous and giving nature and only hope that Disney World is full of Miss Cammie's with their families when I visit in September ... Now THAT would be really magical! Thanks for the reports. I am sleep deprived from reading, but so grateful you took the time to share!

[CampbellScot]

I'm so glad we have MissCammie's PTR!!! It makes me happy that there's another person who is slightly OCD. My husband thinks he's helping pack for our trip next month - it's kinda cute. :rotfl2: Heck, if I knew it would fly I'd probably pack for my brother in law who's going as well.

Back to shoe shopping....All of this talk about sandals and flips has made me determine that I need a new pair. :laughing: :laughing:

Oh I know it...Jay doesn't realize that I secretly go through his suitcase after he has declared himself "DONE" packing...I make sure he's REALLY done.

:rolleyes1

now of course you know that one ALWAYS needs a new pair of flips. It's a constant state of being.

serioiusly...

it is.

like today...we're power shopping and I NEED me a new pair of flips...somehow it even got on the list...

:confused3

;)

No gymnasts, Did you see any???:confused3

nope, not a one!:sad2: No Michael Phelps either...or Dara Torres...they are all competing today so I'm sure they declined the march to preserve the energy. I don't think the gymnasts have ever been allowed to do the parade of nations b/c their competition always starts first! That must be a bummer for them, having to miss the Parade of Nations. Oh well...Go for the Gold Girls!!! And boys...although with Paul Hamm out of the competition last minute the boys are starting with a bit of a deficit strength wise . I love Morgan, but he's not Paul. It's exciting either way! I was excited to see Li Xiaoshuang carrying the torch in the stadium. Amazing gymnast!

I'm SO excited!!!!:cheer2:

Miss Cammie, I just can't wait to read your next trip report! My skids were 6 and 9, Good Texan kids, raised in Houston with great manners, when I became their "Miss Sue". I admire your generous and giving nature and only hope that Disney World is full of Miss Cammie's with their families when I visit in September ... Now THAT would be really magical! Thanks for the reports. I am sleep deprived from reading, but so grateful you took the time to share!

Awww Miss Sue!!! Welcome!! Thanks so much for the kind words!!:goodvibes So glad you've joined us!!! Houston IS the manners hometown of America!;) Your trip isn't far off!!!:cool1:

[Bethipooh4]

Wow, am I late for the party or what??

Another TR..AWESOME!!!

See, serves me right for taking DS to his college orientation...I got all mixed up and forgot MissCammie was taking another trip...

How could I have forgotten, oh yeah, the pesky thing called college orientation...:lmao:

[CampbellScot]

just wanted to say thanks to everyone for reading and for being so supportive. It means a lot. I'm glad I can share my Disney addiction with like minded people!

Y'all are great!:goodvibes

[miceli20]

Yeah Miss Cammie has another great trip to report. I'm excited to read all about it.