9/12 great article ! Who am I to say no to going to WDW?

[Happydog]

I just posted it -- it wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared.

The kids always want to ride it, but when we walk past it, the line always seems huge!

Yes, I have sampled quite a bit of food and drink around the World. :thumbsup2

Okay, Okay, so she likes to eat and drink her way around the World, that is not a crime, people! :laughing: As I mentioned before, CP, we were still looking forward to a drink list, and it does "seem" that you have some experience with the selections.... why, just a few days ago you were talking about a Yak and Yeti and, an Avalanche (wait... was that LL?) slushies, and.. and... So Where is THAT list?!?!? ;) Will be looking for it on your PTR since you now have ALL this time being out of school! :upsidedow

AND I have never been on the Speedway, either. :rolleyes1 So I read in the UG it is a DUMBO is disguise... meaning cars instead of elephants, and you should treat it the same way -- get on it first! IT is on our list, for sure!

Okay, back to reading. You ladies have been a tizzy of DIS-ing these past 72 hours!!!! :surfweb:

[Happydog]

So I had to change my Ticker... it was off a day and driving me crazy since today we are at one month. So a month from today we will be at WDW!

My ticker is a day off, too, but I can't bear the thought of sending Tink back to the start.

We've never done the Speedway either, but your family looks like they're enjoying it.:goodvibes I'll have to look at my ticker after this post. Today should be 30 days for us. We started our countdown calendar today.:thumbsup2

Yeah, well mine is off too ... WAY off. BUT that is another story :faint:

These tickers remind me of the movie Ground Hog Day!!!

So Happy ONE MONTH TO GO IluvXU!!! 30 days 30 days 30 days!!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Happydog]

Tuesday, June 23rd

This day is free until our 4ish ADR for Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic Dining Package. There are lots of scenarios I have in my head:


A- stay late at EPCOT on Monday and sleep in, pool time and head to HS late afternoon. Have dinner, catch a show/something quick and watch Fantasmic

B- go to MK Monday night, stay late, sleep in, pool, and head to HS late afternoon...dinner, show/something quick then Fantasmic

C-get up for RD and head to HS to ride TSM... not sure what else and then have an early rest/swim break before heading to dinner.

D- RD at AK do whatever we missed, want to do again, break/swim and then head to HS for dinner and Fantasmic.

To be honest I doubt we decide this before Monday night.

*****I say sleep in, but we don't really sleep in, ever, especially at WDW. My kids move quick to see the Mouse and friends.

I think the TBA strategy is the best! We built this in for the trip a few times. I am glad we are, because you are right, you never know and it is good to have options! :thumbsup2

[Lady Lallie]

I had to change my ticker too, it was driving me nuts. My ticker must be accurate. :lmao:

I am going to do my list today and include it in an update. :thumbsup2

[moparop]

Woo hoo!!! One month away?? Getting so excited for you!

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to
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It's A Small World...

if only we could be greeted by this at the end again...

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Have a great Sunday...

[BrooklynnsMommy]

One of my favorites because Brooklynn always starts singing. I can't wait for Isabella to ride it and see her try to take it all in.

[Lady Lallie]

I really wish they sold cute Princess shirts in my size.....:lmao:

I love It's A Small World. Granted, I only ride it once a trip but it doesn't feel like a complete trip unless I have gone on it.

[Charleston Princess]

I have ridden It's a Small World lots!!! :thumbsup2 My favorite scene is the one at the end with all the blue and white. So pretty!

[IluvXU]

My ticker is a day off, too, but I can't bear the thought of sending Tink back to the start.

I just wanted it to be right for the last month... Tink will move quick now!

We've never done the Speedway either, but your family looks like they're enjoying it.:goodvibes I'll have to look at my ticker after this post. Today should be 30 days for us. We started our countdown calendar today.:thumbsup2


I can skip the Speedway... I like to take pictures. I probably will skip and keep Luke this time.

WOW 1 month! I get to say that on Wednesday!:cool1: I would vote for sleeping in too but maybe just a relaxing day at the resort would be good too? I was laughing when you put you were looking forward to Indy Speedway! I DESPISE that ride. I am alone in my hatred though because the boys LOVE it and I cannot understand why:confused3:rolleyes1 Matthew can ride alone thank goodness which means Bryan can ride with Eric and I can just wait!!:goodvibes

Looking forward to was decided mostly by the girls (meaning Hannah). It is not one of my favorites, DH likes it though. It is about as boy as we get!

Okay, Okay, so she likes to eat and drink her way around the World, that is not a crime, people! :laughing: As I mentioned before, CP, we were still looking forward to a drink list, and it does "seem" that you have some experience with the selections.... why, just a few days ago you were talking about a Yak and Yeti and, an Avalanche (wait... was that LL?) slushies, and.. and... So Where is THAT list?!?!? ;) Will be looking for it on your PTR since you now have ALL this time being out of school! :upsidedow

AND I have never been on the Speedway, either. :rolleyes1 So I read in the UG it is a DUMBO is disguise... meaning cars instead of elephants, and you should treat it the same way -- get on it first! IT is on our list, for sure!

Okay, back to reading. You ladies have been a tizzy of DIS-ing these past 72 hours!!!! :surfweb:

I am a tad bit jealous of all the yummy drinks CP has tried. I barely have time to go to the bathroom, let alone wait for a drink around WS, someday! Plus they were all out last summer...
I have been DISing and getting stuff typed to update my "mini tour plan book" I did not update last year... but I need to change things around this year. I am TGM printing, Touring Plans printing and compiling... I just need to do the actual updated typed pages soon.

Yeah, well mine is off too ... WAY off. BUT that is another story :faint:

These tickers remind me of the movie Ground Hog Day!!!

So Happy ONE MONTH TO GO IluvXU!!! 30 days 30 days 30 days!!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Are you going to start a new ticker?

I think the TBA strategy is the best! We built this in for the trip a few times. I am glad we are, because you are right, you never know and it is good to have options! :thumbsup2

I feel like we should be able to accomplish a lot, as long as Luke cooperates. He is easy to bribe right now with food- he loves any real food he can handle and ice cream is well :cloud9:

I had to change my ticker too, it was driving me nuts. My ticker must be accurate. :lmao:

I am going to do my list today and include it in an update. :thumbsup2

Did you do it and I missed it? I saw the hats and bag post....

Woo hoo!!! One month away?? Getting so excited for you!

I am excited for you.... how much fun pink stuff have you been picking up!

One of my favorites because Brooklynn always starts singing. I can't wait for Isabella to ride it and see her try to take it all in.


I tear up thinking about how Emily loved it the last two summers. Hannah is kinda beyond it, there are other rides she likes. Plus Em loves dolls, so to her it is a perfect ride. I hope Emily still loves it this trip, because I doubt I will get Luke to ride it long without protest....

I really wish they sold cute Princess shirts in my size.....:lmao:

I love It's A Small World. Granted, I only ride it once a trip but it doesn't feel like a complete trip unless I have gone on it.

It was closed Hannah's first trip... :eek:

I think we have every princess shirt ever made... and this year they will be switching wearers a lot, Emily is now into a lot of Hannah's old ones!


I have ridden It's a Small World lots!!! :thumbsup2 My favorite scene is the one at the end with all the blue and white. So pretty!

Mine too, I love to figure out the countries that each doll is representing in that room!

[IluvXU]

So this week is busy: my field day Friday, another softball game, a different work schedule, last swim lessons and Hannah's preschool graduation. I cannot believe my baby is going to Kindergarten. Her last day is tomorrow morning, graduation tomorrow night. While she is ready for Kindergarten it is sad to think she is going to school everyday next year!

As for the trip, I dug out my WDW box in the basement, fans, ponchos, and other DISNEY goodies were found. I am also realizing my small laundry basket of Disney stuff is getting stuffed... I know it will be here before we know it!

Have a great week everyone!

[Charleston Princess]

Take the kleenex for Hannah's graduation from preschool! :hug:

My trip drawer is overflowing at this point -- I must get organized soon! :scared:

[KathyRN137]

As for the trip, I dug out my WDW box in the basement, fans, ponchos, and other DISNEY goodies were found. I am also realizing my small laundry basket of Disney stuff is getting stuffed... I know it will be here before we know it!




:dance3:

Happy Graduation, Hannah!!


Kathy

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to the Muppet 3 D Movie at HS. We did not do that our last HS day so I hope we can this year. I think the girls would like it!

We are in the 20s...

[Lady Lallie]

Yay for the 20's!!! :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: How could the girls not like the cute muppets!? They will love it!

[cjackearl]

We thought the muppets 3D movie was funny. I just looked at my Disney "box" full-o-stuff, too. Time to get it organized! Our trips are so close! Yea for 20s!!:yay:

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay for the 20s!!! :banana:

We love the goofy Muppet humor!!! :thumbsup2

[AlohaAnnie]

We love Muppets 3D also but we are nerds! So it works out for us :lmao:

[mylag1rl]

Yippee for the 20's :cheer2:

With your busy schedule Disney will be here before you know it.

[MegansMom]

I need to still make my list of "Have not Ridden"s but just wanted to say HAPPY 20s!!!!

[FairyGodmotherJen]

I think they'll enjoy the Muppets - my older son was not so sure about the 3-D at Philharmagic, but this one was different. He loved it! Of course, that could have something to do with the fact that he's the biggest fan of physical comedy that you've ever seen (and you can always count on the Muppets for that)! But we have watched several Muppet Show DVDs since our last trip! I love that - it was one of my favorites growing up. :goodvibes

You're in the 20's - yeah!!! If you're anything like me, school's pretty nutty (don't you just love the end of the year???). Here's to a good last few days!

[IluvXU]

So I thought I posted this earlier... wonder where that post is?

Today we are looking forward to the Haunted Mansion! Sorry again no pics!

Also our Disney mail with our package information came....

4 weeks from now we will be at WDW!

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay for your package information coming!!! Don't you love all the new artwork with the castle and balloons?

Ah, the Haunted Mansion! How I adore that ride!

[MeMom]

So I thought I posted this earlier... wonder where that post is?

Today we are looking forward to the Haunted Mansion! Sorry again no pics!

Also our Disney mail with our package information came....

4 weeks from now we will be at WDW!

Such a fun thing to be able to say!

Disney mail is always a day brightener, too.

This will be you guys very soon!
:earsboy::earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl::earsboy:

There have been others, myself included, who have had a post disappear. I'm not sure how it happens, but occasionally it does. It's only happened to me once, that I can remember, but I've read that it happened to other people, too.

The girls aren't scared of anything in Haunted Mansion, are they? As a grown-up, it's all too fascinating to be scary, but for kids, it could be.

[AlohaAnnie]

So I thought I posted this earlier... wonder where that post is?

Today we are looking forward to the Haunted Mansion! Sorry again no pics!

Also our Disney mail with our package information came....

4 weeks from now we will be at WDW!


So exciting to receive Disney Mail, Yay! We love the Haunted Mansion. 4 Weeks, YAY! :cool1:

[IluvXU]

Take the kleenex for Hannah's graduation from preschool! :hug:

My trip drawer is overflowing at this point -- I must get organized soon! :scared:

I need to get back to my planning.... the past two days have been nuts.

:dance3:

Happy Graduation, Hannah!!


Kathy

Graduation was cute... except for my darn camera. DH dropped it the day before Mother's Day, and while it works fine outside... inside it is messed up, SLOW SLOW SLOW! Needless to say my pictures are stinky... and I was mad at him!

Yay for the 20's!!! :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: How could the girls not like the cute muppets!? They will love it!

They don't know the Muppets... sad isn't it.

We thought the muppets 3D movie was funny. I just looked at my Disney "box" full-o-stuff, too. Time to get it organized! Our trips are so close! Yea for 20s!!:yay:

I need to get cracking... school is in a bit of a lull now (we still have so much time left) but it will get crazy!

Yeay for the 20s!!! :banana:

We love the goofy Muppet humor!!! :thumbsup2

I loved the muppets growing up!

We love Muppets 3D also but we are nerds! So it works out for us :lmao:

I think it will be a cool break from the heat.

Yippee for the 20's :cheer2:

With your busy schedule Disney will be here before you know it.

I am starting to lose days... so super busy!

I need to still make my list of "Have not Ridden"s but just wanted to say HAPPY 20s!!!!

Get cracking that list girl!

I think they'll enjoy the Muppets - my older son was not so sure about the 3-D at Philharmagic, but this one was different. He loved it! Of course, that could have something to do with the fact that he's the biggest fan of physical comedy that you've ever seen (and you can always count on the Muppets for that)! But we have watched several Muppet Show DVDs since our last trip! I love that - it was one of my favorites growing up. :goodvibes

You're in the 20's - yeah!!! If you're anything like me, school's pretty nutty (don't you just love the end of the year???). Here's to a good last few days!

We need to find a Muppet DVD at the store... I will put my husband on that!

Yeay for your package information coming!!! Don't you love all the new artwork with the castle and balloons?

Ah, the Haunted Mansion! How I adore that ride!

It was like a present to open, and everything was right...

Such a fun thing to be able to say!

Disney mail is always a day brightener, too.

This will be you guys very soon!
:earsboy::earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl::earsboy:

There have been others, myself included, who have had a post disappear. I'm not sure how it happens, but occasionally it does. It's only happened to me once, that I can remember, but I've read that it happened to other people, too.

The girls aren't scared of anything in Haunted Mansion, are they? As a grown-up, it's all too fascinating to be scary, but for kids, it could be.

The missing post just matched a missing day ( I worked in the AM- a switch from normal,) walked in my door only to leave in ten minutes to go to a great park with the kids and my mom, only to get home a few minutes after five, make dinner, go run two errands, water flowers... and it was like 8:30 by that point... crazy! I never stopped... it was a good day to practice for WDW!


As for the Haunted Mansion, Hannah loved it. Emily rode it once last summer, tolerated it. Being that she thinks she is a big girl I expect she will ride it and claim to really like it this summer.


So exciting to receive Disney Mail, Yay! We love the Haunted Mansion. 4 Weeks, YAY! :cool1:

I hope it goes quick!

[Lady Lallie]

Yay for Haunted Mansion. I just love that ride! :thumbsup2

[dddisrunner]

Woo Hoo for the Haunted Mansion!! LOVE it!:goodvibes

[Happydog]

HOW exciting -- Not much longer!!!!!!!! Gee, it will be here before you know it! I DID start a new ticker, the monorail went 10 days in reverse :laughing: RE the It's a small world pictures, I saw your Dream Passes, we got those too!!! They ended up giving us two sets! That was a very special day in the MK. I also love Its a Small World. I tear up every time. It is the "school song" for my DS's montessori school. They sing it in English, French, Spanish and Italian at the end of the year celebration. It is very special.

AND we love Haunted Mansion too... I am sure you have quite a collection of fun stuff in your laundry basket!!! :goodvibes

School is almost out! :yay: And Disney almost here! :yay:

[cjackearl]

I cannot wait for Haunted Mansion this year!!! I loved it as a child, but last trip neither of my girls would go anywhere near it. This year I've made everyone solemnly promise to go on Haunted Mansion with me.:goodvibes

[KathyRN137]

Also our Disney mail with our package information came....

4 weeks from now we will be at WDW!


Hooray for the Mickey Mail!! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/happymail.gif


Kathy

[IluvXU]

So today is we are looking forward to



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Peter Pan. This would be one that I cannot wait for, it just is Disney to me.

And yes.. Emily is not a fan of dark rides. I think though it is a thing of the past... or at least I hope so!

[Charleston Princess]

Another one of our favorites!!! :goodvibes In fact, we just watched the live-action version of Peter Pan today -- it really put me in the mood for our upcoming trip!

[Happydog]

Peter Pan is the best, I just love riding over London Town :goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

Peter Pan is such a classic! We are looking forward to it too!

[jillyb]

Yay for Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan! We loved both of these rides last year.

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I love Peter Pan. When MeMom (before she was a MeMom) and I went with Trent and Drew we got in line for Peter Pan the wait said 45 minutes (This was a trip before the Dis and our now vast knowledge of the World and how it works)Well we ended up being in line for like 2 hours. The CM was letting every single fastpass person on without making them wait at all. Every time someone started walking down the ramp he would stop our line literally as soon as he saw someone coming, and then wait for them to come up and get their fastpasses and then he would start to put the chain up and half the time about the time he got the chain hooked here came another group down the ramp so he would open it back up and wait for them. Now we are older and wiser with many trips under our belts and we know better. Rope Drop, Dumbo, Peter Pan.

[Lady Lallie]

I love Peter Pan, it's so much fun. I can always see something new everytime I ride too. :goodvibes

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to
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A Dole Whip! It would taste great today!

[wigdoutdismom]

Me too Laura, me too! How I would love to be pushed around Disney in a stroller with a canopy shading me, eating a Dole Whip!
(Although it might look a little silly):rotfl2:

[dddisrunner]

Ahhhh! Dole Whips!:cloud9: The one thing Bryan is really going to miss!:sad2:

[IluvXU]

Yay for Haunted Mansion. I just love that ride! :thumbsup2


And you will be on it so soon! HM is one of my favorites... cool, dark and ever so fun to watch. I think every time I ride it I notice something new.

Woo Hoo for the Haunted Mansion!! LOVE it!:goodvibes

I can't wait!

HOW exciting -- Not much longer!!!!!!!! Gee, it will be here before you know it! I DID start a new ticker, the monorail went 10 days in reverse :laughing: RE the It's a small world pictures, I saw your Dream Passes, we got those too!!! They ended up giving us two sets! That was a very special day in the MK. I also love Its a Small World. I tear up every time. It is the "school song" for my DS's montessori school. They sing it in English, French, Spanish and Italian at the end of the year celebration. It is very special.

AND we love Haunted Mansion too... I am sure you have quite a collection of fun stuff in your laundry basket!!! :goodvibes

School is almost out! :yay: And Disney almost here! :yay:

Dream passes were super fun. The ice cream truck in our neighborhood was actually playing IASW the other day... it was funny to me.


I cannot wait for Haunted Mansion this year!!! I loved it as a child, but last trip neither of my girls would go anywhere near it. This year I've made everyone solemnly promise to go on Haunted Mansion with me.:goodvibes


I think that we will have riders... Luke can probably sleep/ or have drink to get through it.

Hooray for the Mickey Mail!! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/happymail.gif


Kathy

Mickey mail is great...

Another one of our favorites!!! :goodvibes In fact, we just watched the live-action version of Peter Pan today -- it really put me in the mood for our upcoming trip!

I think that will be broken out the next week or so. We have Tink currently playing in the van...

Peter Pan is the best, I just love riding over London Town :goodvibes

I love Peter Pan. I love to be whisked away!

Peter Pan is such a classic! We are looking forward to it too!

You will be there soo soon!


Yay for Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan! We loved both of these rides last year.

They are on my top five at MK for sure!

I love Peter Pan. When MeMom (before she was a MeMom) and I went with Trent and Drew we got in line for Peter Pan the wait said 45 minutes (This was a trip before the Dis and our now vast knowledge of the World and how it works)Well we ended up being in line for like 2 hours. The CM was letting every single fastpass person on without making them wait at all. Every time someone started walking down the ramp he would stop our line literally as soon as he saw someone coming, and then wait for them to come up and get their fastpasses and then he would start to put the chain up and half the time about the time he got the chain hooked here came another group down the ramp so he would open it back up and wait for them. Now we are older and wiser with many trips under our belts and we know better. Rope Drop, Dumbo, Peter Pan.

I always get sad when people complain about the lines for it and don't get to ride it.... but it would be a crazy wait!

I love Peter Pan, it's so much fun. I can always see something new everytime I ride too. :goodvibes

Normally I see something new on my clothes too (those blue lights show everything when you have sloppy hands all over you)


Me too Laura, me too! How I would love to be pushed around Disney in a stroller with a canopy shading me, eating a Dole Whip!
(Although it might look a little silly):rotfl2:

I want to have one to watch Spectro... but I am afraid of the lines. I grabbed that one early in the morning....


I am most trying to figure out how I can get out of sharing with Luke... he loves Ice cream and cold stuff... and gets so mad when it is gone (or taken away)

Ahhhh! Dole Whips!:cloud9: The one thing Bryan is really going to miss!:sad2:

Oh Diane, that stinks...

[IluvXU]

I have a little brown book that I used both trips (a small photosleeve album) that I carry in our bags with impt info (ADRs, TGM tips, our plans). Last year I was lazy... no updates for our three park days (it was MK and EPCOT, both parks I feel I can tour well)

So I have been studying and plugging away at AK this past week. I am proud to say my plans are done, or as done as they can be. I just need to get a new printer cartridge so I can do some fancy color printing. I plan to do a new plan for HS, and a bit of tweaking for MK/EPCOT.

Other than that I planned out the rest of the year for school today, so I have my plans pretty much done, but still have not found out for sure if we are moving rooms or gotten our end of the year checkout packet (probably because we still have forever!!!!)

A goal I have for this weekend is to look at my packing list and make some adjustments/ get a shopping list together. I also have to make some Luke packing list (he requires a lot of stuff- and is seeming to be changing his eating habits so to plan for three weeks out is hard).

[wigdoutdismom]

I predict that you will be sharing with Luke, I'm sure he will want some, unless you can get it while he is napping! Will Hannah and Em have their own Dole Whips this year?

[KathyRN137]

And you will be on it so soon! HM is one of my favorites... cool, dark and ever so fun to watch. I think every time I ride it I notice something new.


Normally I see something new on my clothes too (those blue lights show everything when you have sloppy hands all over you)



:lmao: That is so true!

Kathy

[moparop]

Ok... it's been a while since I posted (I think one of mine might have gotten eaten too?)

Anyhow...

The boys LOVED Muppet 3D. Make sure to show them the key under the mat. I think Hannah would find that pretty funny!

We skipped Haunted Mansion on our last trip. I thought it would be too scary for the boys. I can't wait to hear about the girls' reactions. It might motivate me for next time. We were getting ready to walk on Peter Pan last August and Doug decided it was too scary. I think that's one of the rides we'll need to watch on youtube before our next trip.

And Dole Whips... MMM!! I have a friend who searched all over the US when she was pregnant to find places other than Disney that sold Dole Whips - she missed it that much. Right about now, I can TOTALLY see doing that!

I hope you get the check-out packet soon! There's something about getting that that makes you feel so much more accomplished - a "I made it through the school year" feeling!

Did you end up deciding to do a new camera? What are you going to go with?

Have a great holiday weekend!

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to Monsters Inc Comedy Floor... always fun in the summer heat since it provides a cool break!


Today was my school's field day. We had skydivers, five, fly in at our closing ceromonies (a parent is in the group!) So cool... but boy it was hot sitting there waiting! Kids had fun, probably all went to bed early... too bad we have three weeks of school left!


I also had a great teacher moment. Today I got an email from a parent of a child I had 7 years ago, who is graduating from HS. He was a Luke and well I just loved him to pieces. I went to see him swim, loved his mom and every year take out the snowman he got me for Christmas and smile! I am so touched she is inviting me to his graduation party... and surprising him. (She had heard I had moved and needed my address).

That is why I go to work everyday. I cannot wait to see him, I have seen his mom and him a few times out and about... but I can't wait to introduce my Luke to the first Luke... who I hope my Luke is like someday! (I will admit that my love of the name Luke relates to the love I had for that little boy, who was so fun, sweet and kind. He was bright, but worked hard to do well... and has a full scholarship to College!!!!!

Back to planning tonight... I hope to knock out HS soon!

[moparop]

Today we are looking forward to Monsters Inc Comedy Floor... always fun in the summer heat since it provides a cool break!


Today was my school's field day. We had skydivers, five, fly in at our closing ceromonies (a parent is in the group!) So cool... but boy it was hot sitting there waiting! Kids had fun, probably all went to bed early... too bad we have three weeks of school left!


I also had a great teacher moment. Today I got an email from a parent of a child I had 7 years ago, who is graduating from HS. He was a Luke and well I just loved him to pieces. I went to see him swim, loved his mom and every year take out the snowman he got me for Christmas and smile! I am so touched she is inviting me to his graduation party... and surprising him. (She had heard I had moved and needed my address).

That is why I go to work everyday. I cannot wait to see him, I have seen his mom and him a few times out and about... but I can't wait to introduce my Luke to the first Luke... who I hope my Luke is like someday! (I will admit that my love of the name Luke relates to the love I had for that little boy, who was so fun, sweet and kind. He was bright, but worked hard to do well... and has a full scholarship to College!!!!!

Back to planning tonight... I hope to knock out HS soon!

That is so awesome that Luke's mom looked you up. I know that Luke had really touched your heart. How awesome it will be to see him! :lovestruc

[wigdoutdismom]

Isn't it sad that we can't focus more on the "Luke" moments in teaching and less on test scores?

[MeMom]

I also had a great teacher moment. Today I got an email from a parent of a child I had 7 years ago, who is graduating from HS. He was a Luke and well I just loved him to pieces. I went to see him swim, loved his mom and every year take out the snowman he got me for Christmas and smile! I am so touched she is inviting me to his graduation party... and surprising him. (She had heard I had moved and needed my address).

That is why I go to work everyday. I cannot wait to see him, I have seen his mom and him a few times out and about... but I can't wait to introduce my Luke to the first Luke... who I hope my Luke is like someday! (I will admit that my love of the name Luke relates to the love I had for that little boy, who was so fun, sweet and kind. He was bright, but worked hard to do well... and has a full scholarship to College!!!!!

What a great compliment to this young man, that you want your son to be like him! Some of my proudest moments in life have been when other parents have told me that they hope their son or daughter grows up to be like one of my kids. It makes a mom feel good about how her child has represented him/herself and the family. I know Luke will be so happy to see you, and if he allows it, we would love to see a picture of you and the two Lukes at the party.

It's great that he has a full scholarship. It's so nice to see all that dedication and good character rewarded! :)





Isn't it sad that we can't focus more on the "Luke" moments in teaching and less on test scores?

Exactly what I am hoping to experience a little more of next year with my move down one level! I am looking so forward to putting some fun back into my teaching!

[Charleston Princess]

We had a lot of fun at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor as well!

What a great teacher moment yesterday -- I know you will enjoy seeing Luke again! It is definitely the Lukes that make being a teacher so worthwhile! :goodvibes

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to

The Festival of the Lion King.


(maybe MeMom will picture for me... I have none)

I am worrying a bit about trying to see both this and Nemo on our AK day.... anyone had any success seeing both?

[MeMom]

Today we are looking forward to

The Festival of the Lion King.


(maybe MeMom will picture for me... I have none)

I am worrying a bit about trying to see both this and Nemo on our AK day.... anyone had any success seeing both?

It's possible.
These are from a couple of different shows.

The guys on stilts look like they have so much fun!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/March%20disney%20trip/disneypics129.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3703.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3707.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3719.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3720.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3750.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3803.jpg


Awesome costumes and awesome music!

Better get the kids to start practicing their warthog sounds (or whatever section you might sit in) for the pre-show warm-up!

[dddisrunner]

Today we are looking forward to Monsters Inc Comedy Floor... always fun in the summer heat since it provides a cool break!


Today was my school's field day. We had skydivers, five, fly in at our closing ceromonies (a parent is in the group!) So cool... but boy it was hot sitting there waiting! Kids had fun, probably all went to bed early... too bad we have three weeks of school left!


I also had a great teacher moment. Today I got an email from a parent of a child I had 7 years ago, who is graduating from HS. He was a Luke and well I just loved him to pieces. I went to see him swim, loved his mom and every year take out the snowman he got me for Christmas and smile! I am so touched she is inviting me to his graduation party... and surprising him. (She had heard I had moved and needed my address).

That is why I go to work everyday. I cannot wait to see him, I have seen his mom and him a few times out and about... but I can't wait to introduce my Luke to the first Luke... who I hope my Luke is like someday! (I will admit that my love of the name Luke relates to the love I had for that little boy, who was so fun, sweet and kind. He was bright, but worked hard to do well... and has a full scholarship to College!!!!!

Back to planning tonight... I hope to knock out HS soon!



WOW Laura! This post brought tears to my eyes! I am so happy for you what an honor!!:goodvibes What an impression you must have made too! Wish my Matthew could have had you for 3rd grade this year!!:thumbsup2

[wigdoutdismom]

We had a lot of fun at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor as well!

What a great teacher moment yesterday -- I know you will enjoy seeing Luke again! It is definitely the Lukes that make being a teacher so worthwhile! :goodvibes

We agree about Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, it's always fun! Shocker was "that guy" last June!:rotfl2:
Today we are looking forward to

The Festival of the Lion King.


(maybe MeMom will picture for me... I have none)

I am worrying a bit about trying to see both this and Nemo on our AK day.... anyone had any success seeing both?

We have seen Nemo and loved it but have never seen FOTLK, it's on our must do list this year. I am hoping to do both this time too, plus the Jungle Trek, Rafiki's, and then there are the rides.......... We will need to spend a couple of days there to get it all done!

[mylag1rl]

What a nice story about your student Luke. You must have really made a difference in his life.:goodvibes

[FairyGodmotherJen]

I just love your "Big Luke" story. :goodvibes I hope to have one of those moments one of these days! It makes you want to get back up the next day and start again - and, at this time of the year, that feeling is hard to come by!

[IluvXU]

I predict that you will be sharing with Luke, I'm sure he will want some, unless you can get it while he is napping! Will Hannah and Em have their own Dole Whips this year?

I plan to use all my snack credits while he is napping... he sees food and just stares and makes a fuss!

:lmao: That is so true!

Kathy

I hate wearing dark colored shirts... but the kids destroy light color ones on
me of late...

Ok... it's been a while since I posted (I think one of mine might have gotten eaten too?)

Anyhow...

The boys LOVED Muppet 3D. Make sure to show them the key under the mat. I think Hannah would find that pretty funny!

We skipped Haunted Mansion on our last trip. I thought it would be too scary for the boys. I can't wait to hear about the girls' reactions. It might motivate me for next time. We were getting ready to walk on Peter Pan last August and Doug decided it was too scary. I think that's one of the rides we'll need to watch on youtube before our next trip.

And Dole Whips... MMM!! I have a friend who searched all over the US when she was pregnant to find places other than Disney that sold Dole Whips - she missed it that much. Right about now, I can TOTALLY see doing that!

I hope you get the check-out packet soon! There's something about getting that that makes you feel so much more accomplished - a "I made it through the school year" feeling!

Did you end up deciding to do a new camera? What are you going to go with?

Have a great holiday weekend!


I want to rent a Muppet movie, I bet we can find one at Blockbuster... that might make it more fun for them if they have some knowledge. Emily has warmed up to the Scooby Do ride at Kings Island which is in the dark. I hope that makes the dark rides at MK more interesting to her.

I am wondering if we can ever get our check out list. Now we have a hold up in regards to the money our grade level spends... yikes

I have my new cannon camera... but need to clear out memory cards so I can use it .... I have some time to explore, so we will see. I hope to clear out my cards tomorrow... and get some pics then!

That is so awesome that Luke's mom looked you up. I know that Luke had really touched your heart. How awesome it will be to see him! :lovestruc


I am so excited. It is a true treat to be asked and to go.

Isn't it sad that we can't focus more on the "Luke" moments in teaching and less on test scores?

I couldn't agree more!

What a great compliment to this young man, that you want your son to be like him! Some of my proudest moments in life have been when other parents have told me that they hope their son or daughter grows up to be like one of my kids. It makes a mom feel good about how her child has represented him/herself and the family. I know Luke will be so happy to see you, and if he allows it, we would love to see a picture of you and the two Lukes at the party.

It's great that he has a full scholarship. It's so nice to see all that dedication and good character rewarded! :)



Exactly what I am hoping to experience a little more of next year with my move down one level! I am looking so forward to putting some fun back into my teaching!

I knew my DIS :teacher: friends would appreciate my invite!

We had a lot of fun at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor as well!

What a great teacher moment yesterday -- I know you will enjoy seeing Luke again! It is definitely the Lukes that make being a teacher so worthwhile! :goodvibes

Being an elementary teacher you are often forgotten... it was nice to get to experience their success at the end of 12 years.

Today we are looking forward to

The Festival of the Lion King.


(maybe MeMom will picture for me... I have none)

I am worrying a bit about trying to see both this and Nemo on our AK day.... anyone had any success seeing both?

It's possible.
These are from a couple of different shows.

The guys on stilts look like they have so much fun!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/March%20disney%20trip/disneypics129.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3703.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3707.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3719.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3720.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3750.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/July%204/IMG_3803.jpg


Awesome costumes and awesome music!

Better get the kids to start practicing their warthog sounds (or whatever section you might sit in) for the pre-show warm-up!

Thanks MeMom! I knew you would share..

WOW Laura! This post brought tears to my eyes! I am so happy for you what an honor!!:goodvibes What an impression you must have made too! Wish my Matthew could have had you for 3rd grade this year!!:thumbsup2

It was funny both my brother and best friend remembered me talking about him... my brother actually went to his swim meet with me once...


We agree about Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, it's always fun! Shocker was "that guy" last June!:rotfl2:

Too fun... I would love to get someone in my group on screen...


We have seen Nemo and loved it but have never seen FOTLK, it's on our must do list this year. I am hoping to do both this time too, plus the Jungle Trek, Rafiki's, and then there are the rides.......... We will need to spend a couple of days there to get it all done!

I am seeing our free morning becoming AK ... so we can get things in.

What a nice story about your student Luke. You must have really made a difference in his life.:goodvibes

He was in a great class of mine too... super kids and parents.

I just love your "Big Luke" story. :goodvibes I hope to have one of those moments one of these days! It makes you want to get back up the next day and start again - and, at this time of the year, that feeling is hard to come by!

It really reminded me of what is important in what I do at school...

[lmillercrew]

I can't believe how close your trip is getting!

[KathyRN137]

Awww, wonderful story about your former student! :goodvibes Will he be surprised to see you!!

The girls have to start thinking up some jokes to text to Mike W. for the show!! Little kids' jokes are the best!! :lmao:


Kathy

[cjackearl]

Wow, thanks for sharing your story about big Luke. You must have really touched his life.:goodvibes

We're excited to try Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor also. It wasn't in operation the last time we were in WDW.

[ampc3]

hi Laura,

Hope you don't mind me posting here..... :) just wanted you all to know that had the babies 5/20 (induced) 37wks4days 10:15pm baby a was born 5pds 15oz 19 1/2 in.....no c section

baby b was born@ 10:20 pm (he flipped at last minute and was breech) no c section! pulled him out by the feet! alittle scary but turned out fine. was 5 pds 14oz 18 inches...

Matthew Robert & Nathan James

came home Friday and trying to adjust to new life.....

Annette







http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc319/ampc3/the%20Twins/100_2207.jpg



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[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Annette!!! Your baby boys are precious!!! Congratulations!!!

[moparop]

Congrats on those beautiful boys Annette! I hope the adjustments are going well!

[IluvXU]

Annette, they are no words to describe how precious those pictures are. I cannot believe how sweet they both look! I am sure you are super busy but thanks so much for checking in, you had been in my prayers since our last PMs!
So happy they arrived safely and are healthy!

Love,
Laura

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to Fantasmic. I sure hope they continue the early June trend of adding shows, that way we might actually get to see it. We have our Fantasmic Dining plan... and a night scheduled!

[Charleston Princess]

Today we are looking forward to Fantasmic. I sure hope they continue the early June trend of adding shows, that way we might actually get to see it. We have our Fantasmic Dining plan... and a night scheduled!

Are they adding more shows? I haven't gone to look at the park hours since they were first released -- I guess I should do that at some point.

[IluvXU]

I can't believe how close your trip is getting!

There is a lot to do between now and vacation...

Awww, wonderful story about your former student! :goodvibes Will he be surprised to see you!!

The girls have to start thinking up some jokes to text to Mike W. for the show!! Little kids' jokes are the best!! :lmao:


Kathy

We have been talking about that... they are not good at jokes.. other than knock knock banana who...


Wow, thanks for sharing your story about big Luke. You must have really touched his life.:goodvibes

We're excited to try Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor also. It wasn't in operation the last time we were in WDW.

Monsters Inc is fun, different everytime... and a nice break from the heat!

Are they adding more shows? I haven't gone to look at the park hours since they were first released -- I guess I should do that at some point.


Yep... you should check your days!

[IluvXU]

So I feel like I laid some ground work in planning this weekend.

I have all the pages in my booklet done except for EPCOT and MK Day 2. I am pretty pleased with what I have done... and did try to think about FP runners and Luke watching.

I went through my clothes and am set. I know the kids are fine now too.

I printed our packing list... and hope to make some revising and a shopping list of what I need to buy.


For the countdown:

23 Days till Disney
13 student school days
14 days for teachers

I however am off a day this week (Eye Dr. Emily) and one day next week, so I only have 12 more work days.

We had a fun day today ... the girls, DH and I hit Kings Island's waterpark! It was fun to just have the big kids and get to be with them.

Have a fantastic Memorial Day!

[KathyRN137]

Today we are looking forward to Fantasmic. I sure hope they continue the early June trend of adding shows, that way we might actually get to see it. We have our Fantasmic Dining plan... and a night scheduled!


Double Fantasmics are awesome... I hope you get them on the night you chose!

Don't forget your glow sticks/necklaces!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

[wigdoutdismom]

Hooray for 12 kid days!:yay: It will be great to get the year finished so you can get your DIS on!!!

[Happydog]

I am looking forward to seeing your planning for touring :thumbsup2 And I love your latest favorite "looking forward to's" Monster's Inc was a fun one for us, too, and we have never seen Fantasmic. Not sure if we will get to this time, either, but we'll see! Your two weeks sound like they will go in a flash! :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

Your countdown is getting smaller and smaller! :goodvibes

The waterpark sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great Memorial Day today -- we are just taking it easy around the house so I am hoping to get some planning done.

[cjackearl]

I'm so glad you posted about the extra F! shows. I know we won't make the 10:30 showing, but hopefully it will draw some guests from OUR 9:00 show.:laughing:

Looks like you got quite a bit of planning accomplished this weekend.:thumbsup2 How big is your booklet? I've become a tad obsessed with making sure I have the "right" stuff in mine. Do you print much of TGM's info? I have the least crowded park pages and the fireworks seating pages and that's it for now. Should I print more stuff?

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to catching... Finding Nemo the Musical. DH just said he hope we get to see it, which mean I will make sure we do!

Since it is new.. no pics yet!


Here is a picture of our old planning book....


http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/book.jpg

[moparop]

Today we are looking forward to catching... Finding Nemo the Musical. DH just said he hope we get to see it, which mean I will make sure we do!

Since it is new.. no pics yet!


Here is a picture of our old planning book....



Here are a few from our Jan trip. The boys LOVED that show! I was so bummed that we had to miss it in August!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1712.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1713.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1728.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1733.jpg

[MeMom]

Excellent pictures, MOP! Nemo is a great show, and her kids will surely enjoy it. And sitting down in a cool building is always a nice thing, too!

I hope all works wonderfully well for Fantasmic. I hope they add some shows to our week, too, even though we have the Hollywood and Vine dinner package booked. It would just be nice for it not to be so, so, so packed for people trying to watch the show.

[wigdoutdismom]

I agree, those were great pictures! Did you sneak up on stage to take them?
We loved Finding Nemo and are hoping to see it again this year!:goodvibes ALL of you will love it!

[moparop]

I agree, those were great pictures! Did you sneak up on stage to take them?
We loved Finding Nemo and are hoping to see it again this year!:goodvibes ALL of you will love it!

We were sitting in the 4th or 5th row and I had done a lot of reading on the best ways to get good pics from that show.

I figured Laura needed a little eye candy to with their Disney dreams today! :cool1:

[Charleston Princess]

You're like me, Laura -- when DH wants to see/do something at Disney, I always make sure we fit it in -- whatever it takes to keep them happy and going back! ;)

[dddisrunner]

So I feel like I laid some ground work in planning this weekend.

I have all the pages in my booklet done except for EPCOT and MK Day 2. I am pretty pleased with what I have done... and did try to think about FP runners and Luke watching.

I went through my clothes and am set. I know the kids are fine now too.

I printed our packing list... and hope to make some revising and a shopping list of what I need to buy.


For the countdown:

23 Days till Disney
13 student school days
14 days for teachers

I however am off a day this week (Eye Dr. Emily) and one day next week, so I only have 12 more work days.

We had a fun day today ... the girls, DH and I hit Kings Island's waterpark! It was fun to just have the big kids and get to be with them.

Have a fantastic Memorial Day!


After my best intentions, I did not get much done this weekend:rolleyes1 I hope you are right and the do offer more Fantasmics at the end of June!! Yay for 12 more school days!!:cool1: The waterpark sounds so fun! How nice that just you and DH got to go with the girls!:goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

We were sitting in the 4th or 5th row and I had done a lot of reading on the best ways to get good pics from that show.

I figured Laura needed a little eye candy to with their Disney dreams today! :cool1:

Those pictures were truly incredible! :worship:
You're like me, Laura -- when DH wants to see/do something at Disney, I always make sure we fit it in -- whatever it takes to keep them happy and go back! ;)

This is exactly why we are going back to the meat-fest that is called Ohana..........:rotfl:

[MegansMom]

Laura---You all will love the Nemo show---I cried the first time I saw it...too sweet for words!!!! I heart Nemo!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

Annette--congrats on your two handsome gentlemen!!! I hope you are doing well my dear, and I hope EVERYONE in your household is adjusting just as well!!! Keep us updated!

[IluvXU]

Double Fantasmics are awesome... I hope you get them on the night you chose!

Don't forget your glow sticks/necklaces!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

From what I have read they are just adding a second one on the nights scheduled. I will keep watching.

We have some fun glow in the dark things... I need to round them up!

Hooray for 12 kid days!:yay: It will be great to get the year finished so you can get your DIS on!!!

I am so depressed thinking that I have to go back to work.. this three day weekend has been nice!

I am looking forward to seeing your planning for touring :thumbsup2 And I love your latest favorite "looking forward to's" Monster's Inc was a fun one for us, too, and we have never seen Fantasmic. Not sure if we will get to this time, either, but we'll see! Your two weeks sound like they will go in a flash! :goodvibes

I cannot believe we are in the teens this week!

Your countdown is getting smaller and smaller! :goodvibes

The waterpark sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great Memorial Day today -- we are just taking it easy around the house so I am hoping to get some planning done.

We went waterparking again today. They have decided that they like the waterpark better than the park.

I'm so glad you posted about the extra F! shows. I know we won't make the 10:30 showing, but hopefully it will draw some guests from OUR 9:00 show.:laughing:

Looks like you got quite a bit of planning accomplished this weekend.:thumbsup2 How big is your booklet? I've become a tad obsessed with making sure I have the "right" stuff in mine. Do you print much of TGM's info? I have the least crowded park pages and the fireworks seating pages and that's it for now. Should I print more stuff?

I have some TGM hints and stuff in the book. I have the Least crowded stuff too. I printed some Touring plans stuff. Now that my printer is printing color again... I will get back at it!

Here are a few from our Jan trip. The boys LOVED that show! I was so bummed that we had to miss it in August!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1712.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1713.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1728.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/MopARop/Disney%2008/IMG_1733.jpg

Thanks so much for sharing... they are great. Hannah watched it via YouTube today after seeing the pics.

Excellent pictures, MOP! Nemo is a great show, and her kids will surely enjoy it. And sitting down in a cool building is always a nice thing, too!

I hope all works wonderfully well for Fantasmic. I hope they add some shows to our week, too, even though we have the Hollywood and Vine dinner package booked. It would just be nice for it not to be so, so, so packed for people trying to watch the show.

I am in the same boat MeMom... some people can hopefully stay later..

I agree, those were great pictures! Did you sneak up on stage to take them?
We loved Finding Nemo and are hoping to see it again this year!:goodvibes ALL of you will love it!

It is moving to must do...

We were sitting in the 4th or 5th row and I had done a lot of reading on the best ways to get good pics from that show.

I figured Laura needed a little eye candy to with their Disney dreams today! :cool1:

It was a treat! Great pics!

You're like me, Laura -- when DH wants to see/do something at Disney, I always make sure we fit it in -- whatever it takes to keep them happy and going back! ;)

On Saturday he was talking Disney Vacation Club-- I am the one that "nos" to that....

After my best intentions, I did not get much done this weekend:rolleyes1 I hope you are right and the do offer more Fantasmics at the end of June!! Yay for 12 more school days!!:cool1: The waterpark sounds so fun! How nice that just you and DH got to go with the girls!:goodvibes

Today we went with my sister in law and it was just the girls again. It was a treat... and they just want to stay forever.....they would love the Disney waterparks- someday!

Those pictures were truly incredible! :worship:


This is exactly why we are going back to the meat-fest that is called Ohana..........:rotfl:

That dropped off DH radar... not sure exactly why?

[IluvXU]

Three weeks from today we will be at WDW!

Today we are looking forward to
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The Fountains at EPCOT!

[MegansMom]

It really is the simple things sometimes!!!! :) We were at KI yesterday, and we went over to Boomerang Bay, and I must say that when I saw that one fountain in the front, I thought about how much I thought your girls probably enjoy that one! ;)

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Three weeks from today we will be at WDW!

Today we are looking forward to
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/101_0391-1.jpg
The Fountains at EPCOT!

Brooklynn played here last year. By the time she was done her diaper was hanging down to her ankles!!!

[Charleston Princess]

Woo hoo for three weeks!!! :banana:

[IluvXU]

It really is the simple things sometimes!!!! :) We were at KI yesterday, and we went over to Boomerang Bay, and I must say that when I saw that one fountain in the front, I thought about how much I thought your girls probably enjoy that one! ;)

We were there yesterday...although that fountain makes me mad... Em got ran down by a teenager last year there...

Brooklynn played here last year. By the time she was done her diaper was hanging down to her ankles!!!

Those diapers sure expand....

Woo hoo for three weeks!!! :banana:

It can't come soon enough. I am now sure I am more excited to be done with school than go to Disney!

[MegansMom]

I can't believe we were both there!!! Were you at the waterpark, or just the main park? I don't blame you for wanting to be DONE!!!! You guys have to go SO late this year!!!! You poor thing!

[IluvXU]

Bags

Like many of my DIS friends I would like this bag

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/March%202009/disney3-18-09beginningHSAK342.jpg


But yesterday I saw one that I need...

We were sitting at the waterpark at Kings Island, and their was a big red WDW bag with a zipper. It is made of the thick plastic grocery reusable material that the COSTCO bags are made of. It would be a great pull bag for me, since it has a zipper and holds a lot! I sure hope I find it, and had I had my camera I would have snapped a picture of someone elses bag- crazy right?

I also forgot to share this picture:

We need to get this boy his own set of ears...
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_3246.jpg

Have a great night!

[moparop]

I also forgot to share this picture:

We need to get this boy his own set of ears...
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/iluvxu/100_3246.jpg

Have a great night!

:lmao: Poor Luke! I think that should one of the first priorities of the week!

[KathyRN137]

Awww! Luke needs some "boy" ears!! (Like he really knows the difference!) :lmao: He's getting so big!!


Kathy

[jillyb]

What an adorable picture! But yeah...you need to get him some "boy" ears. LOL

[cjackearl]

Good luck on the bag hunt. Taking pictures of someone else's bag? Not crazy at all, especially in the name of market research.:thumbsup2

Aww, yep. A trip to the Chapeau place is definitely in order. But just wait until he's about 2 and wants to play dress up with the girls' princess dresses. Then you'll get some great pics! I know we have.:rotfl:

[DreaGirl]

We love the fountains at Epcot. It is always a must do when we are there.

Luke looks so cute in those ears, but he def. needs a pair that aren't pink. ;)

[MegansMom]

Luke definitely needs his own ears.....but how cute is he!!!! ;)

I hope you find that bag!

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to the Walt Disney World Railroad.

(No pics again)

I am looking forward to not riding it while waiting with Emily as my DH and Hannah ride the big rides!

[shannon47142]

love your daily updates; those without pictures are just another opportunity for new photos this trip;)

[FairyGodmotherJen]

Ha Ha! My oldest DS wore DD's pink Mickey ears until he was almost 4. Now the baby has been seen in them...to DD, everyone looks better in pink. And there's only one of her - I think Luke may be in for some pink in his future with two big sisters, even if he gets his own mouse ears. :laughing:

I love the Mickey ice cream bag! Where did you see that? I know your pain - I've just been trying to find the right bag to get me through the summer (the baby doesn't need quite as many things now, and I needed something smaller than the diaper bag). Finally found one this weekend (three trips to return not-quite-right bags later...). Good luck!

[punkin413]

just wanted to say hello! your trip is getting sooooooo close! luke in the pink ears is adorable. i'm sure he will be thrilled to get his own! :goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

I'll bet Luke loves riding the train! It should be a family event this year...:goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

It's never too early to introduce Luke to the joys of trains! :thumbsup2

[IluvXU]

I can't believe we were both there!!! Were you at the waterpark, or just the main park? I don't blame you for wanting to be DONE!!!! You guys have to go SO late this year!!!! You poor thing!

We did get our end of the year checklist today, I started our classroom order today, but I am dreading grading the work that is out (projects) and getting report cards done!

:lmao: Poor Luke! I think that should one of the first priorities of the week!

I hope to get one at DTD at the new place that very first day!

Awww! Luke needs some "boy" ears!! (Like he really knows the difference!) :lmao: He's getting so big!!


Kathy

He is nine months old today.... I cannot believe it!

What an adorable picture! But yeah...you need to get him some "boy" ears. LOL

I did have Hannah's black ears on him... but they say Hannah on the back!

Good luck on the bag hunt. Taking pictures of someone else's bag? Not crazy at all, especially in the name of market research.:thumbsup2

Aww, yep. A trip to the Chapeau place is definitely in order. But just wait until he's about 2 and wants to play dress up with the girls' princess dresses. Then you'll get some great pics! I know we have.:rotfl:

I fear for the boy... my sweet neighbor boys promise they will keep him boy like... not get in the girly rut that our house is!


We love the fountains at Epcot. It is always a must do when we are there.

Luke looks so cute in those ears, but he def. needs a pair that aren't pink. ;)


I hope he leaves his on.. he doesn't mind hats.

Luke definitely needs his own ears.....but how cute is he!!!! ;)

I hope you find that bag!

I will be searching for that bag, I might end up just buying myself a couple of Disney bags...


love your daily updates; those without pictures are just another opportunity for new photos this trip;)

I can't believe what I don't have pics of...got to work on that (and get a grasp on my new camera)


Ha Ha! My oldest DS wore DD's pink Mickey ears until he was almost 4. Now the baby has been seen in them...to DD, everyone looks better in pink. And there's only one of her - I think Luke may be in for some pink in his future with two big sisters, even if he gets his own mouse ears. :laughing:

I love the Mickey ice cream bag! Where did you see that? I know your pain - I've just been trying to find the right bag to get me through the summer (the baby doesn't need quite as many things now, and I needed something smaller than the diaper bag). Finally found one this weekend (three trips to return not-quite-right bags later...). Good luck!

That bag is circulating the trip reports around here... MeMom found in in March. I hope to get one! I would love to find a bag that could be my school bag...

just wanted to say hello! your trip is getting sooooooo close! luke in the pink ears is adorable. i'm sure he will be thrilled to get his own! :goodvibes

I cannot believe how close we are!

I'll bet Luke loves riding the train! It should be a family event this year...:goodvibes

He loves to look around and be busy... I think he will be excited about all the sights, sounds and tastes of WDW!

It's never too early to introduce Luke to the joys of trains! :thumbsup2

We have quite the Thomas Collection already- Hannah loved that stuff!

[KathyRN137]

He is nine months old today.... I cannot believe it!

You're kidding!! :faint:

Kathy

[wigdoutdismom]

Baylor was quite the Thomas fan too, we have it all boxed up in the basement, I can't seem to part with it! I hope Harper likes trains as well!

[MeMom]

Ha Ha! My oldest DS wore DD's pink Mickey ears until he was almost 4. Now the baby has been seen in them...to DD, everyone looks better in pink. And there's only one of her - I think Luke may be in for some pink in his future with two big sisters, even if he gets his own mouse ears. :laughing:



I had my third-graders copy and create their own illustrations of a poem about a little boy wearing his sisters' hand-me-downs. It's cute, and I thought of it when I saw the picture of Luke!

I once put Trent's long blonde hair up in pigtails to see what he'd look like as a girl. I have the picture hidden away somewhere.

Little did I know, many years later, it looks a lot like Brooklynn does now! :)

Can't wait to see Luke in his very own ears!

[dddisrunner]

Luke looks ADORABLE in mouse ears!!:goodvibes Yay for the WDW railroad!! A great place to catch your breath and relax!:thumbsup2

[White as Snow]

Aw, I'm sure Luke will have his own ears soon! He's precious.

I know others have already stated this, but it is totally possible to see Nemo and FOTLK on the same day - in fact, this time last week that's what I was doing!! We saw the 11:30 showing of Nemo and then saw the 4:30 (last) showing of FOTLK - I don't know if you can do this one and still see the parade, though. We skipped the parade to get character pics and autographs. DH and I didn't get to the park until after 10:00 and we were able to see pretty much everything we wanted to see before closing at 5:00.

[IluvXU]

So today we are looking forward to the Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios. I saw the Ursula from the Broadway version of the Little Mermaid on The View yesterday... I cannot wait to see the show again!

[DreaGirl]

So today we are looking forward to the Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios. I saw the Ursula from the Broadway version of the Little Mermaid on The View yesterday... I cannot wait to see the show again!

We had to leave that show early last time because DD got scared. I hope she likes it this year.

[brookelizabeth]

Okay, you leave for Disney so soon there is no way I'll ever be able to catch up before you leave - so I'm joining in NOW, I just read the last few pages! :goodvibes

The pic of Luke in the pink ears is adorable! What a cutie.

So today we are looking forward to the Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios. I saw the Ursula from the Broadway version of the Little Mermaid on The View yesterday... I cannot wait to see the show again!

I REALLY want to see this sometime. Joe has seemed "less than interested" each trip. In December maybe we can swing it...the girl to boy ratio will be tied!

[moparop]

I can't believe you guys are under 20 days!! So excited for you! Suitcases out yet?

And Brook, I feel your pain about getting to do the "girly" stuff like Little Mermaid. While my boys like princesses, they are far more excited for the Incredibles and Toy Story crew.

[IluvXU]

This a great update! My sister in law came over this afternoon... with the dresses and bows!

So here are some pictures... I cannot wait to wear these in Disney...

It is sad that I am trying to plan which day to wear which one... and planning to do laundry so they can wear them a few times!


The BOWS:
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In Hannah's hair...

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Too cute and fun!

[MeMom]

Very cute! You have good reason to be excited! :thumbsup2

Do the girls like to twirl around when they put on their dresses?

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Those dresses are adorable! I wish I was that talented.

[DreaGirl]

I love those dresses and bows!! I would be totally planning it so they could wear them at least twice!

Your SIL should start a business.

[shannon47142]

very very cute dresses!!!!:love:

[tinkgurl]

Love the bows and dresses! :cutie: I can't wait to have a little girl of my own!

[wigdoutdismom]

Very cute Laura and the girls look so proud!:goodvibes

[moparop]

Your sister did great work! :thumbsup:

The girls look totally adorable in their new dresses and bows.

I was at JoAnns a few weeks ago and saw the shirred fabric and totally thought of you!

[Charleston Princess]

Oh my goodness!!! How cute are the bows and dresses??? Hannah and Emily are going to be the most adorable girls in all of Walt Disney World!

[jillyb]

Those dresses and bows are awesome! The girls look so cute in them!

[KathyRN137]

Oh! My!

Don't your girls just look so adorable!!

They're sure to get lots of attention from the characters!!

(My inner child is secretly coveting the bottle-cap Tink bow...) ;)

Kathy

[IluvXU]

We had to leave that show early last time because DD got scared. I hope she likes it this year.

Okay, you leave for Disney so soon there is no way I'll ever be able to catch up before you leave - so I'm joining in NOW, I just read the last few pages! :goodvibes

The pic of Luke in the pink ears is adorable! What a cutie.



I REALLY want to see this sometime. Joe has seemed "less than interested" each trip. In December maybe we can swing it...the girl to boy ratio will be
tied!

Glad you joined in. I have loved your reports the past few months.... but I know that your first pretrip I was never going to get caught up...

It is a cool place in the heat, so we always hit Little Mermaid, plus we have girls. I think it is fun, and gets through the story quickly too!

I can't believe you guys are under 20 days!! So excited for you! Suitcases out yet?

And Brook, I feel your pain about getting to do the "girly" stuff like Little Mermaid. While my boys like princesses, they are far more excited for the Incredibles and Toy Story crew.

The teens is crazy... it is close now!

We have not gotten the suitcases out yet. Maybe next weekend. I am not sure where to pack this year... Luke probably would not like to share his room.

You will do the girly stuff soon!


Very cute! You have good reason to be excited! :thumbsup2

Do the girls like to twirl around when they put on their dresses?

Curtsy and twirling. They did not try them on when their cousins were here, too busy. But I got them to later. Hannah of course freaked out that Emily was smashing her bows...

Those dresses are adorable! I wish I was that talented.


I have no talent. The fabric being smocked however did make it easier to do. I would love to do bows, my sister in law said that the ribbon was hard to make the fairies or princesses show right. She has three girls and made some for her girls too. I am amazed at how she got it to all show the characters just perfect, the pics do not do them justice!

I love those dresses and bows!! I would be totally planning it so they could wear them at least twice!

Your SIL should start a business.

I am thinking to wear the pink princess dresses at EPCOT (we see the princess around WS) and to wear the Tink dresses our first MK day (we will get there early and get the meet and greet done). Then another MK day we will wear the Ariel dresses and meet her!
I am all for the girls wearing one to the CRT lunch, but I am not sure they will give up the big gowns. We will see!

MY SIL totally talented. The cutest cakes, favors, invites, scrapbooks, you name it she does it!

very very cute dresses!!!!:love:

Thanks we are so pleased...

Love the bows and dresses! :cutie: I can't wait to have a little girl of my own!

There is nothing more fun than dressing the girls!

Very cute Laura and the girls look so proud!:goodvibes


It was such a great gift!

Your sister did great work! :thumbsup:

The girls look totally adorable in their new dresses and bows.

I was at JoAnns a few weeks ago and saw the shirred fabric and totally thought of you!

It was just perfect.. and so fun... we gobbled the fabric up quick.

Oh my goodness!!! How cute are the bows and dresses??? Hannah and Emily are going to be the most adorable girls in all of Walt Disney World!

I think they will look cute... and be pretty cool in the dresses too!


Those dresses and bows are awesome! The girls look so cute in them!

Thanks so much!

[IluvXU]

Oh! My!

Don't your girls just look so adorable!!

They're sure to get lots of attention from the characters!!

(My inner child is secretly coveting the bottle-cap Tink bow...) ;)

Kathy

That might be my favorite.... we are missing Hannah's one like that... we will get it Sunday my sister in law forgot it!

[nu2wdisneyw]

Hello!
I just joined you thread last night and I am slowly reading through. The bow and the dresses are TOO adorable. Someone is REALLY talented! :thumbsup2
I cant wait to read more. I am cheating and using you quick links! :rolleyes1

[dddisrunner]

Laura, those dresses and bows are PRECIOUS! The girls look so cute in them!! KUDOS to your SIL!!:goodvibes

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to The Pirates of the Carribean (when I say we-- I am not including Hannah- she cannot figure out why her cousin who is also five and a princess:likes it... it freaked Hannah out) I think however it is a fun ride... and I hope that Luke is a fan someday!

Super busy day...have a great Friday everyone!

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Friday, Laura! We are looking forward to Pirates of the Caribbean as well! I am humming the song right now! It's too bad that Hannah doesn't enjoy it, but you can always make Luke your pirate! :goodvibes

[cjackearl]

I love the theming of POTC. My little miss 5 year old Amelia sat pretty close during this ride. She was not exactly a fan then.

The bows and dresses are just beautiful. Your SIL did a fantastic job and your girls look so sweet in them.princess:

[DreaGirl]

Today we are looking forward to The Pirates of the Carribean (when I say we-- I am not including Hannah- she cannot figure out why her cousin who is also five and a princess:likes it... it freaked Hannah out) I think however it is a fun ride... and I hope that Luke is a fan someday!

Super busy day...have a great Friday everyone!

One of our favorites! DS enjoyed it in Nov., that was his nursing time. ;)

DD enjoys it, but she has to sit by Daddy on that ride. :)

[MegansMom]

I love those bows and dresses!!!! SO CUTE!!!! Those dresses are made just like the Tink dress my Mom made for Megs last year.....I need to make her some more!!! I LOVE those bows.....would love directions on how to make those.....TOO CUTE! ;)

[IluvXU]

Hello!
I just joined you thread last night and I am slowly reading through. The bow and the dresses are TOO adorable. Someone is REALLY talented! :thumbsup2
I cant wait to read more. I am cheating and using you quick links! :rolleyes1

I will be a good linker for this years report too. Glad you joined in.... and thanks!

Laura, those dresses and bows are PRECIOUS! The girls look so cute in them!! KUDOS to your SIL!!:goodvibes

Be looking for those dresses when we are at WDW....

Happy Friday, Laura! We are looking forward to Pirates of the Caribbean as well! I am humming the song right now! It's too bad that Hannah doesn't enjoy it, but you can always make Luke your pirate! :goodvibes

Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirates life for me...

I love the theming of POTC. My little miss 5 year old Amelia sat pretty close during this ride. She was not exactly a fan then.

The bows and dresses are just beautiful. Your SIL did a fantastic job and your girls look so sweet in them.princess:

My neighbor and I want bow making lessons this summer...

One of our favorites! DS enjoyed it in Nov., that was his nursing time. ;)

DD enjoys it, but she has to sit by Daddy on that ride. :)

I think Luke will be okay food is always helpful... he loves cheerios, the new rice Krispie big cereal... anything!


I love those bows and dresses!!!! SO CUTE!!!! Those dresses are made just like the Tink dress my Mom made for Megs last year.....I need to make her some more!!! I LOVE those bows.....would love directions on how to make those.....TOO CUTE! ;)

I remember Megs dress...

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Brooklynn told her teacher today that she was going to ride Pirates in July. She said if Bella got scared she would hold her hand and tell her it's okay they are just attendin (pretending). Hope she stays that sweet to her sister in the years to come.

[KathyRN137]

Awww, I really can't blame Hannah for being apprehensive about POC...

It's DARK!

It's LOUD!

It's full of... well...PIRATES!

(They're really bad eggs, you know! ;)


Kathy

[IluvXU]

Brooklynn told her teacher today that she was going to ride Pirates in July. She said if Bella got scared she would hold her hand and tell her it's okay they are just attendin (pretending). Hope she stays that sweet to her sister in the years to come.


I love it Jill. Hannah is sweet with lines like that about Luke. Emily is actually the one that worries and cares for Hannah. The way Em says My sister just makes me smile. Perhaps we adore it so much because we had brothers... but I am so glad my girls have one another!

Awww, I really can't blame Hannah for being apprehensive about POC...

It's DARK!

It's LOUD!

It's full of... well...PIRATES!

(They're really bad eggs, you know! ;)


Kathy

I really don't get how she is afraid of Pirates... but not the Haunted Mansion?

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to

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Goofy's Barnstormer! Just maybe mom will be able to ride! We will be at MK three weeks from today- horray!

Have a great Saturday... I hope we get to see Up soon... anyone seen it? It is probably not going to happen today or tomorrow, but maybe this week some night. We are planning to take Em, it will be her first theater movie, and Luke can have some Grandma time!

[DreaGirl]

Oh how fun!! We love the Barnstormer too. Such a fun ride.

I want to take A. to see UP, but not sure how she would do in a theater. Can't wait to hear your experience with Em.

[Me&3]

Those dresses and bows are just to cute:). What a great talent I wish I could just do the bows:goodvibes. A little matching shirt for Luke would be really cute:rolleyes1:goodvibes. I'm just saying;)

[cjackearl]

I'm looking forward to riding Goofy's Barnstormer this year, too. Last trip George rode with the girls and I hung with Ian. This time we can all ride.:woohoo:

Up looks good. We're planning on seeing it next weekend.:thumbsup2

[White as Snow]

We saw Up this afternoon. It was SO cute! As always, the short before the movie is hilarious. We laughed out loud through much of the movie. In true Disney fashion there were plenty of jokes for the kids at heart as well as for the honest to goodness kids.

There was a preview for The Princess and the Frog. It looks really good, too. I'm glad to see that it is not going to be CGI.

The bows and dresses are adorable! Wish I could do that!

[mylag1rl]

The girls' dresses and bows are just adorable ! Can't wait to see UP, too.

[brookelizabeth]

And Brook, I feel your pain about getting to do the "girly" stuff like Little Mermaid. While my boys like princesses, they are far more excited for the Incredibles and Toy Story crew.

You have a princess: on the way though, right? Then your boys will have to suffer through all the girly stuff! ;)

Glad you joined in. I have loved your reports the past few months.... but I know that your first pretrip I was never going to get caught up...

It is a cool place in the heat, so we always hit Little Mermaid, plus we have girls. I think it is fun, and gets through the story quickly too!


Thank you! It's been so fun to write the TRs. And that first PTR was a beast! I can't even remember how many pages it ended up being. Hopefully this one will be more fun and a bit more organized.

LOVE the dresses and bows. Soooo cute. And what talent! :eek: :thumbsup2

How did your little one do on Goofy's? How old was she when she went on it? I read last night that you need to be 35" to ride. Henry was 34" a few weeks ago at a Dr. appointment, so I'm guessing he'll be past 35" by the time December rolls around. I just don't want to completely freak him out-he seems to be a fairly timid child...he was scared of so many things (the drop in POTC, Figment (loud), the drop in Maelstorm, etc.) this past trip in January. :confused:


Those dresses and bows are just to cute:). What a great talent I wish I could just do the bows:goodvibes. A little matching shirt for Luke would be really cute:rolleyes1:goodvibes. I'm just saying;)


Ooooh, I agree! How cute would that be???!!!

[Happydog]

What great updates!! I really enjoyed seeing the "looking forward tos" these past few are wonderful!! The Railroad, Goofy's! We were gifted our YOMD Dream Passes on that ride, so it will always be special! :goodvibes

The dresses! TOOOOOOOOO cute. And the hair ribbons! very sweet.

SO much to look forward to! Including Luke in new mickey ears :)

[IluvXU]

Those dresses and bows are just to cute:). What a great talent I wish I could just do the bows:goodvibes. A little matching shirt for Luke would be really cute:rolleyes1:goodvibes. I'm just saying;)

She bought Luke some shirts and shorts... did not want to show favoritism...

Oh how fun!! We love the Barnstormer too. Such a fun ride.

I want to take A. to see UP, but not sure how she would do in a theater. Can't wait to hear your experience with Em.

We did not get there, it was too nice outside. I am hoping for a night this week!

I'm looking forward to riding Goofy's Barnstormer this year, too. Last trip George rode with the girls and I hung with Ian. This time we can all ride.:woohoo:

Up looks good. We're planning on seeing it next weekend.:thumbsup2

My kids better let me ride with them!

We saw Up this afternoon. It was SO cute! As always, the short before the movie is hilarious. We laughed out loud through much of the movie. In true Disney fashion there were plenty of jokes for the kids at heart as well as for the honest to goodness kids.

There was a preview for The Princess and the Frog. It looks really good, too. I'm glad to see that it is not going to be CGI.

The bows and dresses are adorable! Wish I could do that!

CGI- what does that stand for?

The girls' dresses and bows are just adorable ! Can't wait to see UP, too.

Thanks! I have heard great things about UP!

You have a princess: on the way though, right? Then your boys will have to suffer through all the girly stuff! ;)

Thank you! It's been so fun to write the TRs. And that first PTR was a beast! I can't even remember how many pages it ended up being. Hopefully this one will be more fun and a bit more organized.

LOVE the dresses and bows. Soooo cute. And what talent! :eek: :thumbsup2

How did your little one do on Goofy's? How old was she when she went on it? I read last night that you need to be 35" to ride. Henry was 34" a few weeks ago at a Dr. appointment, so I'm guessing he'll be past 35" by the time December rolls around. I just don't want to completely freak him out-he seems to be a fairly timid child...he was scared of so many things (the drop in POTC, Figment (loud), the drop in Maelstorm, etc.) this past trip in January. :confused:





Ooooh, I agree! How cute would that be???!!!

Henry has a lot of time to grow into Barnstormer... but MeMom has a trama story with Brooklynn on it though.

What great updates!! I really enjoyed seeing the "looking forward tos" these past few are wonderful!! The Railroad, Goofy's! We were gifted our YOMD Dream Passes on that ride, so it will always be special! :goodvibes

The dresses! TOOOOOOOOO cute. And the hair ribbons! very sweet.

SO much to look forward to! Including Luke in new mickey ears :)

It is approaching quickly !

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to Expedition Everest! I am excited to see what Hannah thinks... it was a big hit among her cousins, so there is some cousin pressure to give it a try!

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Henry has a lot of time to grow into Barnstormer... but MeMom has a trama story with Brooklynn on it though.



In my defense she said she wanted to ride it!!! She didn't want to in October, but in November she wanted to but the line was too long. She says she wants to Dinosaur in July. So MeMom will have another ride to hold over my head as I continue in the "I torture my child" category.

[Charleston Princess]

In my defense she said she wanted to ride it!!! She didn't want to in October, but in November she wanted to but the line was too long. She says she wants to Dinosaur in July. So MeMom will have another ride to hold over my head as I continue in the "I torture my child" category.

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Don't worry, Jill! I warned one of my best friends about Dinosaur (even though my two love it), so when her two daughters decided to get cranky, she and her husband took them on it. She said they didn't say a word for an hour afterwards, and then the rest of the trip whenever they misbehaved she would say, "Do we need to go ride Dinosaur again?" :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

[KathyRN137]

Today we are looking forward to Expedition Everest! I am excited to see what Hannah thinks... it was a big hit among her cousins, so there is some cousin pressure to give it a try!


Cousins are so much more convincing than moms... I think you may be right!!

We saw Up this afternoon... it was hilarious (and touching, too!) :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Today we are looking forward to Expedition Everest! I am excited to see what Hannah thinks... it was a big hit among her cousins, so there is some cousin pressure to give it a try!

If she does okay on Barnstormer, I bet she will do okay on Everest -- I think Barnstormer is the worst of the coasters! (Yes, I am a ride chicken!)

[jillyb]

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Don't worry, Jill! I warned one of my best friends about Dinosaur (even though my two love it), so when her two daughters decided to get cranky, she and her husband took them on it. She said they didn't say a word for an hour afterwards, and then the rest of the trip whenever they misbehaved she would say, "Do we need to go ride Dinosaur again?" :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

Now that's funny right there! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[jillyb]

Cousins are so much more convincing than moms... I think you may be right!!

We saw Up this afternoon... it was hilarious (and touching, too!) :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Kathy

We saw it this afternoon too. We loved it!

[MeMom]

In my defense she said she wanted to ride it!!! She didn't want to in October, but in November she wanted to but the line was too long. She says she wants to Dinosaur in July. So MeMom will have another ride to hold over my head as I continue in the "I torture my child" category.

There is no defense for this!

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And those don't even show the worst of it! :scared:

I won't hold Dinosaur over your head, because she wants to ride it. I have heard it from her.
Barnstormer was all you and John, and I will never forgive you for that one! :snooty:

My poor baby. Makes me just want to come down there and love on her right now.

Maybe that's what her nightmares are about. I think I may have heard her faintly crying something about Goofy and airplane and way too fast in the darkness of the night when I was down there last week. ;)

Sorry for the 'hijack', ILuvXU! I thought the pictures might help Brook think about putting Henry on or not, and I like to aggravate Jill about that fateful day, too.

[Lady Lallie]

I'm caught up.

It's funny you posted about hair bows. While I was in Disney I saw so many cute little girls with hair bows that I told myself if I have a little girl, she will wear hair bows, they are just so cute!

[MegansMom]

We saw UP on Saturday---LOVED it!!!! So cute, funny, and REALLY touching! The animation is UNREAL!!!

How tall do they have to be to do EE??? I am thinking Megs will be tall enough for it this year....she LOVES rollercoasters, so I am hoping we can go on it!

[IluvXU]

In my defense she said she wanted to ride it!!! She didn't want to in October, but in November she wanted to but the line was too long. She says she wants to Dinosaur in July. So MeMom will have another ride to hold over my head as I continue in the "I torture my child" category.


Dinosaur???? are you kidding me. That ride scares me to death, I still duck and get nervous, and I know it is not real. I don't think I will ever ride that again until I have to, and I hope the kids stay off it too!

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Don't worry, Jill! I warned one of my best friends about Dinosaur (even though my two love it), so when her two daughters decided to get cranky, she and her husband took them on it. She said they didn't say a word for an hour afterwards, and then the rest of the trip whenever they misbehaved she would say, "Do we need to go ride Dinosaur again?" :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

I think my huband could say that to me to keep me in line... that is a punishment!

Cousins are so much more convincing than moms... I think you may be right!!

We saw Up this afternoon... it was hilarious (and touching, too!) :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Kathy

Cousins, especially ones that are seven when you are not six quite yet are well... cool!

If she does okay on Barnstormer, I bet she will do okay on Everest -- I think Barnstormer is the worst of the coasters! (Yes, I am a ride chicken!)

Now you are making me scared to ride Barnstormer...:lmao:

Now that's funny right there! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

We saw it this afternoon too. We loved it!

Another vote for Up!

There is no defense for this!

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And those don't even show the worst of it! :scared:

I won't hold Dinosaur over your head, because she wants to ride it. I have heard it from her.
Barnstormer was all you and John, and I will never forgive you for that one! :snooty:

My poor baby. Makes me just want to come down there and love on her right now.

Maybe that's what her nightmares are about. I think I may have heard her faintly crying something about Goofy and airplane and way too fast in the darkness of the night when I was down there last week. ;)

Sorry for the 'hijack', ILuvXU! I thought the pictures might help Brook think about putting Henry on or not, and I like to aggravate Jill about that fateful day, too.

No worries.. I am impressed at how fast you can supply pictures on demand!

I remembered that.... but I sure bet she will love it now...

I'm caught up.

It's funny you posted about hair bows. While I was in Disney I saw so many cute little girls with hair bows that I told myself if I have a little girl, she will wear hair bows, they are just so cute!


Both my girls (especially Emily, even now) were late to have much hair (or later than I wanted) so I am big into doing their hair with bows and such. I am a sucker for matching Gymboree bows, and well since I like to get stuff from the same collection I am normally having a matching bow. I am afraid Hannah will abandon my bows soon... but I will not stop! In fact I tease that at least she can wear cute bows with her uniform next fall!

We saw UP on Saturday---LOVED it!!!! So cute, funny, and REALLY touching! The animation is UNREAL!!!

How tall do they have to be to do EE??? I am thinking Megs will be tall enough for it this year....she LOVES rollercoasters, so I am hoping we can go on it!

I think EE is 45 or 44. Hannah is over 46 inches --- at Kings Island she is big enough to ride Whitewater Canyon and Congo Falls this season.

[IluvXU]

So June has arrived. I can say we are going to WDW this month.

We have 15 days till Disney, 10 days left of school/teacher workdays! (that still sounds like a ton of days)

and lots of stuff to do like 5 softball games, go see Up and well pack! I only did a tad bit of planning this weekend, like EPCOT so now I need to get on the ball!

Have a great Monday everyone, it was bottle time here so I am up early... and took a peek at the calendar (I am thinking my sleeping princess: won't awake until after I go to school ) said we are looking forward to

Spaceship Earth!

[MeMom]

So June has arrived. I can say we are going to WDW this month.



Have a great Monday everyone, it was bottle time here so I am up early... and took a peek at the calendar (I am thinking my sleeping princess: won't awake until after I go to school ) said we are looking forward to

Spaceship Earth!

That's just Luke's way of letting you know how excited he is to be going to Disney World this month! :dance3:

He's thinking about getting up real early every day until you leave to rejoice over that! :laughing:

[Charleston Princess]

Happy June 1st! Isn't it great to say, "We're going to Disney this month"? I woke up this morning and thought (why I didn't think of it yesterday, I don't know), "We're going to Disney this week!"

Spaceship Earth is so much fun -- I just hope it doesn't stop a million times like last year!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:woohoo: You are going to Disney this month! :woohoo:

[DreaGirl]

Today we are looking forward to Expedition Everest! I am excited to see what Hannah thinks... it was a big hit among her cousins, so there is some cousin pressure to give it a try!

Oh fun! We still have not ridden that ride. It is on our list this year. Can't wait to hear if she goes on it. :)

[IluvXU]

That's just Luke's way of letting you know how excited he is to be going to Disney World this month! :dance3:

He's thinking about getting up real early every day until you leave to rejoice over that! :laughing:

Maybe.. he has a bit of snot right now, maybe a cold, maybe allergies, maybe teeth, who knows:confused3

I did pull myself away from this... and went to the Y to get a workout in before the rest of the gang woke up and DH left for work!

Happy June 1st! Isn't it great to say, "We're going to Disney this month"? I woke up this morning and thought (why I didn't think of it yesterday, I don't know), "We're going to Disney this week!"

Spaceship Earth is so much fun -- I just hope it doesn't stop a million times like last year!

We are going to Disney this week sounds even better!:thumbsup2


:woohoo: You are going to Disney this month! :woohoo:


But there is a ton to do before then at home, school... yikes!

Oh fun! We still have not ridden that ride. It is on our list this year. Can't wait to hear if she goes on it. :)

I think I can get her on it, we will see if she will ride it more than once.

[cjackearl]

We liked Spaceship Earth also. It was very relaxing, if I remember. Some members of my family are looking forward to EE. I'm not among them.:scared1: Prayers that Luke gets over his snot before Disney.:)

[nu2wdisneyw]

YAY only 15 days left!!!! :cool1:

[dddisrunner]

:cool1:Disney this month!!!! Yay for Goofy's Barnstormer and Expedition Everest!! We are trying to fit UP into our schedule too!! I can't wait to see a picture of Luke (or in person) of him in his very own mouse ears!:thumbsup2

[MeMom]

Happy June 1st! Isn't it great to say, "We're going to Disney this month"? I woke up this morning and thought (why I didn't think of it yesterday, I don't know), "We're going to Disney this week!"

Spaceship Earth is so much fun -- I just hope it doesn't stop a million times like last year!

It stops on us quite often, too. Sometimes, it just stops for a short time, like maybe they are unloading a physically impaired person or something. But sometimes it stops for a really long time - longer than it would ever take to just do something like that, so they must have a lot of glitches in the system. It's kind of bad when you are planning to ride SSE, and you have to factor in the very real possibility that you might be in there for quite a while. If we're under any kind of time constraint, we'll skip it and come back later.

To all you June people - your time has come! Pretty exciting stuff! :dance3:
We can't wait to hear all about your fun and see your families have great times in many pictures as we wait until the end of July.

[IluvXU]

We liked Spaceship Earth also. It was very relaxing, if I remember. Some members of my family are looking forward to EE. I'm not among them.:scared1: Prayers that Luke gets over his snot before Disney.:)

Luke was a bit of a stinker yesterday, but slept all night long (and to be honest that is much more important to me!)

YAY only 15 days left!!!! :cool1:

2 weeks... we will be headed to the airport !

:cool1:Disney this month!!!! Yay for Goofy's Barnstormer and Expedition Everest!! We are trying to fit UP into our schedule too!! I can't wait to see a picture of Luke (or in person) of him in his very own mouse ears!:thumbsup2

We have a big chance of rain coming, so I think tomorrow might be the day for UP!

It stops on us quite often, too. Sometimes, it just stops for a short time, like maybe they are unloading a physically impaired person or something. But sometimes it stops for a really long time - longer than it would ever take to just do something like that, so they must have a lot of glitches in the system. It's kind of bad when you are planning to ride SSE, and you have to factor in the very real possibility that you might be in there for quite a while. If we're under any kind of time constraint, we'll skip it and come back later.

To all you June people - your time has come! Pretty exciting stuff! :dance3:
We can't wait to hear all about your fun and see your families have great times in many pictures as we wait until the end of July.

We must be the lucky ones... no big waits that we remember.

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to Playhouse Disney! The girls are excited that the show is "new" since we saw it last!


Have a fantastic Tuesday!

[KathyRN137]

So June has arrived. I can say we are going to WDW this month.



Isn't that the best?!?! :yay::woohoo::banana:

Kathy

[DreaGirl]

Today we are looking forward to Playhouse Disney! The girls are excited that the show is "new" since we saw it last!


Have a fantastic Tuesday!

I didn't know they have a "new" show. DD loved the old show too. :)

[Lady Lallie]

I have never been stopped so many times on Spaceship Earth as this last trip. It was craziness! :rotfl2: But good Disney Craziness!

[moparop]

Today we are looking forward to Playhouse Disney! The girls are excited that the show is "new" since we saw it last!


Have a fantastic Tuesday!

The boys loved the new show. so many characters that they knew!

[IluvXU]

Isn't that the best?!?! :yay::woohoo::banana:

Kathy

It is but... I have a lot to do.

I didn't know they have a "new" show. DD loved the old show too. :)

We have not see it since Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was in it....

I have never been stopped so many times on Spaceship Earth as this last trip. It was craziness! :rotfl2: But good Disney Craziness!


You all have me worried...

The boys loved the new show. so many characters that they knew!

That is why I think it will be a hit!

[DreaGirl]

Oh, okay! They will love it. DD loved it the last time we saw it, if the line wasn't so long we would have done it twice. :)

[IluvXU]

To Do List:

My list seems too short, I know there must be things I am forgetting, but I tried to make a to do list for vacation. (mind you the school one is forever long...)

- Haircuts for the girls and me
-Stop Mail
-Newspaper Stop
-Neighbor help list (mow, water, trash put back in)

That is all I have, it cannot be .....

In the other room is a Muppets Movie, Hannah loves it, so I think she will be begging to see the 3 D at HS!

[DreaGirl]

To Do List:

My list seems too short, I know there must be things I am forgetting, but I tried to make a to do list for vacation. (mind you the school one is forever long...)

- Haircuts for the girls and me
-Stop Mail
-Newspaper Stop
-Neighbor help list (mow, water, trash put back in)

That is all I have, it cannot be .....

In the other room is a Muppets Movie, Hannah loves it, so I think she will be begging to see the 3 D at HS!


Did you already do your Target shopping?
Do you need to go to the bank to get cash?
What about snacks and things for the room?

[Lady Lallie]

Did you know you can stop your mail online at usps.com? I've done it twice, works like a charm.

[cjackearl]

Did you know you can stop your mail online at usps.com? I've done it twice, works like a charm.

That's good to know.:thumbsup2

Laura, I'm jealous of your short list. Mine seems impossibly long. I'm glad Hannah likes the Muppets. The 3D show is very cute.

[MegansMom]

You are so organized I bet everything has just been so well taken care of that you really don't have that much left to do!!!! YEAH!

[IluvXU]

Did you already do your Target shopping?
Do you need to go to the bank to get cash?
What about snacks and things for the room?

I must admit I have a short shopping list, mostly Luke stuff. I will get some cash, but could even go to the bank in the airport. My mom is the snack lady for the most part since they are driving and have room, I plan to skim a little bit off the top to take with us.

Did you know you can stop your mail online at usps.com? I've done it twice, works like a charm.

I did it last night!

That's good to know.:thumbsup2

Laura, I'm jealous of your short list. Mine seems impossibly long. I'm glad Hannah likes the Muppets. The 3D show is very cute.

Hannah wants to pack now.... I am not ready for that (nor for her to "help" the girls want to take too much junk!

You are so organized I bet everything has just been so well taken care of that you really don't have that much left to do!!!! YEAH!

I am starting to take shirts from laundry and putting in a pile in our room...

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to Pooh's Playful Spot! I had some pictures, but somehow I cannot find them (MeMom, any to share?)

[BrooklynnsMommy]

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[DreaGirl]

Fun! We love that "spot". When we were there in Nov., the "squirters" weren't working. I'm not sure if they shut them off when it gets to a certain temp. or not. I hope they are working when you go! :)

[IluvXU]

EEK! I have a sick kid. We were busy at the zoo and butterfly show, and Emily was beat at the butterfly show. I just thought it would be a nap day since the storms last night woke her up... nope she has a 102 temp! Here is to hoping if it goes around my house we get done before WDW!

And we had planned to see Up! tonight... no go... so Hannah is watching HS Musical 2 (we have not seen any and our neighbors don't have one)

[FairyGodmotherJen]

Yuck!! I know that feeling - that "Oh, please please PLEASE let them get through this before our trip" feeling. But you should have just enough days before you go for that to happen! Sending some pixie dust your (and Emily's) way!pixiedust:pixiedust:

[MeMom]

EEK! I have a sick kid. We were busy at the zoo and butterfly show, and Emily was beat at the butterfly show. I just thought it would be a nap day since the storms last night woke her up... nope she has a 102 temp! Here is to hoping if it goes around my house we get done before WDW!



Poor baby! I hope it passes quickly.

[dddisrunner]

Oh no! Hopefully it will come and go quickly and not affect anyone else!:goodvibes Sending some pixie dust your way!:wizard:

[DreaGirl]

Oh no!! I hope it is just a little bug and stops with Em. Lysol is your friend. :)

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, no! I hope Emily feels better very, very, very soon and that everyone else stays healthy! :hug:

[Happy Elf]

Oh no! I hope Emily feels better soon! And that is doesn't spread to anyone else!

[cjackearl]

Aww. Poor Em. Prayers for a quick recovery.

[Lady Lallie]

EEK! I have a sick kid. We were busy at the zoo and butterfly show, and Emily was beat at the butterfly show. I just thought it would be a nap day since the storms last night woke her up... nope she has a 102 temp! Here is to hoping if it goes around my house we get done before WDW!

And we had planned to see Up! tonight... no go... so Hannah is watching HS Musical 2 (we have not seen any and our neighbors don't have one)



Oh no! I hope she feels better pronto!

[KathyRN137]

EEK! I have a sick kid.



pixiedust: for Emily!


Kathy

[moparop]

Poor emily! I hope it passes quickly!

[brookelizabeth]

Oooh, I hope Emily feels better soon and that no one else catches it! Henry had a 102 temp last week, but it was gone by the next day.

I did NOT realize there was a new Playhouse Disney Show! I gotta Google that! Henry wouldn't know the difference, but Joe and I do. :rolleyes:

We've never done Pooh's Playful Spot, it looks great! MeMom, those pics of Brooklynn there are just adorable, I really like the one of her reaching up for the bell. I love her 4th of July gear with the bows and all, so cute.

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to

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Dinner at LeCellier

[Lady Lallie]

Oooh, Le Cellier. Yum Yum!

Do you already know what you want to order?

[IluvXU]

Fun! We love that "spot". When we were there in Nov., the "squirters" weren't working. I'm not sure if they shut them off when it gets to a certain temp. or not. I hope they are working when you go! :)

I hope they are working too.... I was barely there last time, I think Doug had Emily in there when Hannah and I did something.

Yuck!! I know that feeling - that "Oh, please please PLEASE let them get through this before our trip" feeling. But you should have just enough days before you go for that to happen! Sending some pixie dust your (and Emily's) way!pixiedust:pixiedust:


I just hope no else gets it. We have a lot going on.... yikes! But I am glad we have over a week to get it out of the system.

Poor baby! I hope it passes quickly.

It broke over night, and then around 11 today it was back!

Oh no! Hopefully it will come and go quickly and not affect anyone else!:goodvibes Sending some pixie dust your way!:wizard:

She has a spot on the couch... and instructions to not touch Luke!

Oh no!! I hope it is just a little bug and stops with Em. Lysol is your friend. :)

Spray away... and chlorox wipes!


Oh, no! I hope Emily feels better very, very, very soon and that everyone else stays healthy! :hug:

Me too!


Oh no! I hope Emily feels better soon! And that is doesn't spread to anyone else!

She is grouchy right now, she is laying pretty low though.

Aww. Poor Em. Prayers for a quick recovery.

She had a restless night, so I know she needs some sleep.

Oh no! I hope she feels better pronto!

Me too!

pixiedust: for Emily!


Kathy

Thanks!

Poor emily! I hope it passes quickly!

Me too!

Oooh, I hope Emily feels better soon and that no one else catches it! Henry had a 102 temp last week, but it was gone by the next day.

I did NOT realize there was a new Playhouse Disney Show! I gotta Google that! Henry wouldn't know the difference, but Joe and I do. :rolleyes:

We've never done Pooh's Playful Spot, it looks great! MeMom, those pics of Brooklynn there are just adorable, I really like the one of her reaching up for the bell. I love her 4th of July gear with the bows and all, so cute.

If you've seen playhouse the past year you have seen what we consider new... it went down for rehab and changes since we saw it in Aug 08.

[IluvXU]

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Thanks Jill!

[DreaGirl]

YUMMY!!!! This has to be my favorite restaurant. The Filet with Mushroom is to die for and the pretzel sticks...and well, everything. :)

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh gosh, I hope Em feels much better very soon!

We ate at Le Cellier last night, yummy as usual, which reminds me I have leftovers in the fridge..........
But we need to head out for dinner!

[Happy Elf]

Yum! That sounds so good!

[Me&3]

pixiedust:pixiedust:Hope Emily feels better:goodvibes:flower3:. I know for my DS'S 9&3 when they get sick I give Childrens Motrin it breaks the fever fast and helps them get the rest they need. Little Miracle Worker is what I like to call it:goodvibes.:grouphug:princess:

[Charleston Princess]

Mmmmm, Le Cellier's moose looks so yummy!

[cjackearl]

Yum! I'm looking forward to it also, but lunch instead of dinner. Can I admit I'd never heard of Pooh's Playful Spot? It looks adorable. Where is it?

[Happydog]

This spring weather -- so unpredictable! You can catch a sniffle easy. So hope your gal is on the mend soon.

SpaceShip Earth was DS4's favorite in the Fall, he loved the "cotton ball"
:laughing:

We went to see UP this past weekend. Very cute! We took a neighbor with us, she is just a few months younger than DS4 and she was a little frightened... don't want to spoil it for anyone, but my boys loved it.

These last days of school/work drag drag drag and then poof! The are over! :wizard: Hang in there!! :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

Hope Em is okay... :goodvibes

Kathy

[MegansMom]

Hugs for Em feeling better!!!!


I LOVE Le Cellier!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!

[IluvXU]

YUMMY!!!! This has to be my favorite restaurant. The Filet with Mushroom is to die for and the pretzel sticks...and well, everything. :)

The pretzel sticks were awesome, as was my BBQ Filet. I am not sure what I am getting this trip. To be honest, I have not decided any of the meals that I for sure want:confused3

Oh gosh, I hope Em feels much better very soon!

We ate at Le Cellier last night, yummy as usual, which reminds me I have leftovers in the fridge..........
But we need to head out for dinner!

"last niight" oh so casually! I hope you are having fun- and no worries about that bag. Do find a new school bag though- and share pics so I know what options I have!

Yum! That sounds so good!

I am excited to go there again. I think Hannah will get a steak too this trip!

pixiedust:pixiedust:Hope Emily feels better:goodvibes:flower3:. I know for my DS'S 9&3 when they get sick I give Childrens Motrin it breaks the fever fast and helps them get the rest they need. Little Miracle Worker is what I like to call it:goodvibes.:grouphug:princess:

I gave her Motrin before she fell asleep, she likes the chewable children's tylenol a lot better, but I wanted to go with Motrin since it lasts longer...

Mmmmm, Le Cellier's moose looks so yummy!


It was cute, and I liked it, but I might try something else...

Yum! I'm looking forward to it also, but lunch instead of dinner. Can I admit I'd never heard of Pooh's Playful Spot? It looks adorable. Where is it?

across from Pooh, it was where the old submarines where years ago (can't think at 5:30 of the name)

This spring weather -- so unpredictable! You can catch a sniffle easy. So hope your gal is on the mend soon.

SpaceShip Earth was DS4's favorite in the Fall, he loved the "cotton ball"
:laughing:

We went to see UP this past weekend. Very cute! We took a neighbor with us, she is just a few months younger than DS4 and she was a little frightened... don't want to spoil it for anyone, but my boys loved it.

These last days of school/work drag drag drag and then poof! The are over! :wizard: Hang in there!! :thumbsup2

I am hoping UP is fit in this weekend. Glad it was a hit!

Hope Em is okay... :goodvibes

Kathy

She took an hour and a half nap at 6pm (I hoped she was down for the night) but then at 8 she thought it was morning. It was after 11 until she went back down... but not a peep since then (Luke is currently stirring after his bottle)

Hugs for Em feeling better!!!!


I LOVE Le Cellier!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!

Thanks Jen!

Oooh, Le Cellier. Yum Yum!

Do you already know what you want to order?

No decisions yet!

[dddisrunner]

LOVE LeCellier! The boys haven't eaten here yet because Bryan and I went by ourselves last year, so they are excited to try it!:goodvibes

[brookelizabeth]

I had missed the advice about Barnstormer a few pages back-thank you!

I do recall the drama with Brooklyn on Barnstormer....I'm pretty sure we'll have a repeat of that if Henry decides he wants to go on! :laughing::scared: We'll see what happens...



If you've seen playhouse the past year you have seen what we consider new... it went down for rehab and changes since we saw it in Aug 08.

Oooooh. Okay. I'm slightly glad it's the same-and a bit bummed. It's a really fun show, you are all going to enjoy it I'm sure!!

And LeCellier-YUMMY! We really enjoyed our meal here, plus the atmosphere of the dark "cellar"-you can't beat that getting out of the heat!

[MeMom]

It was cute, and I liked it, but I might try something else...


across from Pooh, it was where the old submarines where years ago (can't think at 5:30 of the name)




I wanted to get the creme brulee at Le Cellier, but when we went, I was not even hungry for my food, much less dessert. We have to go back again, and this time I am going to make sure I am hungry so that i can appreciate it!

Getting an ice cream at Mrs. Potts' Cupboard and sitting there watching the kids play at Pooh's place. That's the life!

I hope Emily has a good day ahead! :cutie:

[IluvXU]

Just a quick update:

Emily slept all night- and woke up with no temp. I am sure we will keep her resting a bit today... as much as you can a three year old.

I have our big picnic sundae party at school... I hope to finish report cards this weekend too. My end of the year stuff is starting to get done, but still no real news on the moving rooms front (that is the hard part)

Hannah has a softball game tonight....we have a graduation party tomorrow... and the Vacation Bible school next week (Hannah is going and I am helping my two free mornings in the babysitting- which I must be crazy because now it is like working a full day on Tuesday and Wednesday). I plan to take Em with me so she can do some of the stuff too!

Have a great Friday... my late risers are up and demanding food!

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Glad Emily got some sleep and woke up with no temp. She will definitely need to rest today with the big weekend and week ahead. Have a great Friday!

[IluvXU]

Today we are looking forward to "The Donald Boatride" "Where is Donald was Emily's mantra last summer?

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[KathyRN137]

Glad to hear that Em got some rest... she needed it, poor love.

Looks like you need to get some rest, too! There's a lot on your plate!

You know, I can't remember if we've seen the updated Three Cabeleros version of El Rio de Tiempo!?! :confused3 I think I'll miss those grainy old 70's videos...


Kathy

[Lady Lallie]

Glad to hear Em is feeling better! :goodvibes

[Happy Elf]

Yay for no temp this morning! Glad Em is feeling better!

[Me&3]

Glad to hear Emily is feeling better. Yay to motrin:yay::yay:.

[Charleston Princess]

So glad that Emily slept through the night and got rid of her fever!

Enjoy your busy weekend. Every day brings you closer to your trip! :goodvibes

"Donald's Boat Ride" is such a great escape from the heat! :thumbsup2

[wigdoutdismom]

Yay for Em! Glad the fever has gone away. We love Donald's Boat Ride too, that reminds me that we need to get over there........

[dddisrunner]

Hooray! Glad to hear that Emily is feeling better! That stinks about no knowing about room moving yet!:headache: The teachers in my school found out today and they WERE NOT happy!!:eek: I started my grading averages today too...can't wait to be done!! Have a GREAT weekend!:goodvibes

[shannon47142]

glad Emily is feeling better!!
enjoy your busy weekend:thumbsup2

[IluvXU]

Glad Emily got some sleep and woke up with no temp. She will definitely need to rest today with the big weekend and week ahead. Have a great Friday!

She was back to her wild self today! No one else is sick yet...

Glad to hear that Em got some rest... she needed it, poor love.

Looks like you need to get some rest, too! There's a lot on your plate!

You know, I can't remember if we've seen the updated Three Cabeleros version of El Rio de Tiempo!?! :confused3 I think I'll miss those grainy old 70's videos...


Kathy

Oh those grainy videos are still part of it!

Glad to hear Em is feeling better! :goodvibes

I just hope we are done with the sickness...

Yay for no temp this morning! Glad Em is feeling better!

I have used Lysol and washed everything too!

Glad to hear Emily is feeling better. Yay to motrin:yay::yay:.

She hated the Motrin, loves the chewable Tylenol... wanted some tonight-

So glad that Emily slept through the night and got rid of her fever!

Enjoy your busy weekend. Every day brings you closer to your trip! :goodvibes

"Donald's Boat Ride" is such a great escape from the heat! :thumbsup2

We seem to do Donald at least three or four times in one day... it is always the "one more thing and then we are leaving ride at EPCOT"


Yay for Em! Glad the fever has gone away. We love Donald's Boat Ride too, that reminds me that we need to get over there........

To say... get over there and mean it- so totally awesome!


Hooray! Glad to hear that Emily is feeling better! That stinks about no knowing about room moving yet!:headache: The teachers in my school found out today and they WERE NOT happy!!:eek: I started my grading averages today too...can't wait to be done!! Have a GREAT weekend!:goodvibes


My portion of the report cards are done as of tonight. I have my last papers graded, except for a few missing pieces that I have to hunt down Monday.

glad Emily is feeling better!!
enjoy your busy weekend:thumbsup2

Next up: Saturday- Graduation and the messy house!

[Happydog]

We have never been on the Donald Boat Ride, but it is on my Epcot list! Can't wait!

Glad to hear health is being restored in your house!! ;)

[cjackearl]

Whew. I'm glad that Emily is on the mend. We've got graduation parties this weekend too; two today and one tomorrow. It makes life busier, but at least no cooking.:woohoo:

[IluvXU]

We have never been on the Donald Boat Ride, but it is on my Epcot list! Can't wait!

Glad to hear health is being restored in your house!! ;)

Still all healthy....

Whew. I'm glad that Emily is on the mend. We've got graduation parties this weekend too; two today and one tomorrow. It makes life busier, but at least no cooking.:woohoo:

It was a big pig roast today, yummy! Then we went to see friends who were camping out... smores there!

[IluvXU]

Today (a bit late) we are looking forward to

Buzz Lightyear!

This is the only pic I have.. not even a ride pic

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I would love to get a pic of the girls behind the "bars"

[wigdoutdismom]

We love Buzz, that reminds me, we need to get over there...........

[brookelizabeth]

Glad to hear Em is feeling better! :thumbsup2

We haven't done "Donald's Boat Ride" yet...maybe it will be a "first" we conquer in Decmeber, it looks really cute.

Great shot with Buzz! Do your kids love to get behind the bars with Zurg too?

[MeMom]

We love Buzz, that reminds me, we need to get over there...........

You're killin' me, wigd!
She's skipping from report to report on her down time getting new ideas of where she needs to skip off to next!

Buzz? Oh, I'll jump over there in a few minutes.

We're going to stroll over to Le Cellier later.


Your live check-ins are both awesome and tormenting!!! :laughing:



IluvXU, I hope you can get all three of the kids behind the bars with Zurg. It does make a cute picture!

S'mores sound good.
Have you thought of taking the kids over to Ft. Wilderness and doing s'mores and a movie by that campfire? They do it at the Beach Club, too. I'm hoping we can do one of those two options in July, but even with ten days, you just can't do everything you want to.

So much to do.
So little time!

[MeMom]

I had to come back when I realized it was time to do the single digit dance!

:banana: :cheer2: :dance3:

That's dad, mom, and the kids, in case you didn't recognize yourselves. :)

[IluvXU]

We love Buzz, that reminds me, we need to get over there...........

So you DIS to figure out what you still need to do... so funny!

Glad to hear Em is feeling better! :thumbsup2

We haven't done "Donald's Boat Ride" yet...maybe it will be a "first" we conquer in Decmeber, it looks really cute.

Great shot with Buzz! Do your kids love to get behind the bars with Zurg too?

Donald's boat would be a hit with Henry. My girls love it, and we never wait to ride, so that makes it extra great. My girls finally watched Toy Story this past year, I have tried to hit all the movies that are tied to attractions so we have happier girls doing "boy" things --- Emily is constantly saying that is for boys, and Hannah needs some prior knowledge to try things...


You're killin' me, wigd!
She's skipping from report to report on her down time getting new ideas of where she needs to skip off to next!

Buzz? Oh, I'll jump over there in a few minutes.

We're going to stroll over to Le Cellier later.


Your live check-ins are both awesome and tormenting!!! :laughing:



IluvXU, I hope you can get all three of the kids behind the bars with Zurg. It does make a cute picture!

S'mores sound good.
Have you thought of taking the kids over to Ft. Wilderness and doing s'mores and a movie by that campfire? They do it at the Beach Club, too. I'm hoping we can do one of those two options in July, but even with ten days, you just can't do everything you want to.

So much to do.
So little time!

They are everywhere.. these live check ins. I think that there is to much DISing happening... or else that is how she plans her days, what are my friends longing to do :rotfl2:

I wanted to hit the campfire at Ft.Wilderness when we were at WL. We never made it... someday. It seems if we are not at a park at night we always end up in the pool. I have tossed around the idea of the first night going there, but Luke might be a stinker.... he did not go to the campfire tonight- he stayed with Dad and had a boy's night!


I had to come back when I realized it was time to do the single digit dance!

:banana: :cheer2: :dance3:

That's dad, mom, and the kids, in case you didn't recognize yourselves. :)

I can barely believe it... I promised CP I would not wish her week away... but it is fun thinking how close we are.

So we have a new pile for WDW in our bedroom that is growing. Yesterday I spend a lot of time cleaning out our closet.... I had pretty much trashed it with winter and summer stuff. Now you can actually see the floor and find things. Along the way anything for Disney went to a pile. The stuff that had accumulated on my desk in the kitchen for Disney went in a pile too. Today we are going to see Up after church and DH gets done golfing. Then I think I might start actually taking some of the piles in our room along with the stash in the basement and PACK a bag or two. I am having to sort stuff between what we are flying with versus what my parents are taking for us in their car. I want to fly with the least amount so we can handle the stuff in the airport- we only plan to check one big bag and then do carryons.

Today we are looking forward to Toy Story Mania. We will be there two weeks from today at DHS...early to ride this ride for the first time!

[punkin413]

:yay: 9 days!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

[Lady Lallie]

NINE DAYS!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! That is so very exciting!! :yay:

I never made it to see Up this week. I am hoping next weekend sometime.

[jillyb]

Wooohoo for single digits!!

[brookelizabeth]

It's the Single Digit Dance!!!!!!! YAY!!!
:yay::woohoo::dance3::cheer2::cool1::banana:




Donald's boat would be a hit with Henry. My girls love it, and we never wait to ride, so that makes it extra great. My girls finally watched Toy Story this past year, I have tried to hit all the movies that are tied to attractions so we have happier girls doing "boy" things --- Emily is constantly saying that is for boys, and Hannah needs some prior knowledge to try things...

I think you are very right about Donald's Boat Ride being a big hit with Henry. I can already hear him saying "Dut dut!" Possibly by December he will have discovered the letter k however. :rolleyes:

That is a good idea about doing the movie to associate it with. I think Henry seeing Playhouse Disney more between our November and January trips really made a difference in how much he enjoyed it.


Glad you were able to get things sorted and dealt with for the trip. It's always so much work, but fun to do at the same time.

TSM - so much fun!!!!!! It has an amazing queue too!

[shannon47142]

what a great idea for checking the least amount of stuff on the plan--time is quickly passing for you guys!!
hope you all enjoy UP:goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

Yay for single digits!:yay:
No comment about TSM.........
I do find the DIS a great trip planning tool!:goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

Beach Club is fun for movies too, you get to sit in beach chairs, down on the beach..........Wouldn't Luke have fun in that sand.........:scared:
Plus the Boardwalk is sooo much fun at night with the performers out on walk!:goodvibes

[dddisrunner]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!! Hot diggitty dog!!:banana::cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo::cheer2:: dance3::yay::woohoo::banana::cool1:

So exciting! I can't wait either! I SO hope we run into you!! Have you prepared your DH that complete strangers may come up to you!:thumbsup2

[cjackearl]

Buzz Lightyear is Ian's #1 looking forward to thing in all of Disney.:thumbsup2:
Congratulations on getting your closet cleaned and making Disney piles. It's so fun to see all of the vacation items together.:goodvibes

Yea for single digits!:cool1:

[Happydog]

How can you go wrong with TSM and Buzz??!! GREAT rides, both! So kid friendly!

Okay, yes you are in the final countdowns now! MY MY!!! Your packing piles crack me up! :laughing: That is generally how it starts, isn't it!?!?!? ;)

[FairyGodmotherJen]

Oh, good... I'm not the only one with a messy closet and piles in my bedroom. :rolleyes1 Of course, I don't have a trip to Disney coming up, so I'm not quite sure what my excuse is.

NINE DAYS!!!! So exciting! Here's to getting the school year all put together and put away so that you can enjoy your trip!! :banana:

[DreaGirl]

WOOOHOOO!!! Single Digit Dance!!!!

I know all about piles,too many going on at my house right now. :)

[IluvXU]

9 days!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

I accomplished nothing trip wise today... and this week is crazy!

NINE DAYS!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! That is so very exciting!! :yay:

I never made it to see Up this week. I am hoping next weekend sometime.

We got there today!

Wooohoo for single digits!!

I can hardly believe it!

It's the Single Digit Dance!!!!!!! YAY!!!






I think you are very right about Donald's Boat Ride being a big hit with Henry. I can already hear him saying "Dut dut!" Possibly by December he will have discovered the letter k however. :rolleyes:

That is a good idea about doing the movie to associate it with. I think Henry seeing Playhouse Disney more between our November and January trips really made a difference in how much he enjoyed it.


Glad you were able to get things sorted and dealt with for the trip. It's always so much work, but fun to do at the same time.

TSM - so much fun!!!!!! It has an amazing queue too!

I am excited for TSM... except keeping us all together if we all ride it first thing.

what a great idea for checking the least amount of stuff on the plan--time is quickly passing for you guys!!
hope you all enjoy UP:goodvibes

I need to figure out how my mom wants things packed too, bags, suitcases, etc...

Yay for single digits!:yay:
No comment about TSM.........
I do find the DIS a great trip planning tool!:goodvibes

YOU HAVE ME WORRIED... no comment on TSM- what do you mean!

Beach Club is fun for movies too, you get to sit in beach chairs, down on the beach..........Wouldn't Luke have fun in that sand.........:scared:
Plus the Boardwalk is sooo much fun at night with the performers out on walk!:goodvibes

If only Luke did put everything in his mouth... no has no meaning to him!

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!! Hot diggitty dog!!:banana::cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo::cheer2:: dance3::yay::woohoo::banana::cool1:

So exciting! I can't wait either! I SO hope we run into you!! Have you prepared your DH that complete strangers may come up to you!:thumbsup2

I hope we run into you... I think we are on the same parks a few of the days right?


Buzz Lightyear is Ian's #1 looking forward to thing in all of Disney.:thumbsup2:
Congratulations on getting your closet cleaned and making Disney piles. It's so fun to see all of the vacation items together.:goodvibes

Yea for single digits!:cool1:

My closet is better... our room, not so much. I think I will pack there, which means it will be trashed. I need to get the tub of Disney goodies out of the basement then too.

How can you go wrong with TSM and Buzz??!! GREAT rides, both! So kid friendly!

Okay, yes you are in the final countdowns now! MY MY!!! Your packing piles crack me up! :laughing: That is generally how it starts, isn't it!?!?!? ;)

The calendar in the kitchen is so bare. We started at sixty something... to be at nine is nothing!

Oh, good... I'm not the only one with a messy closet and piles in my bedroom. Of course, I don't have a trip to Disney coming up, so I'm not quite sure what my excuse is.

NINE DAYS!!!! So exciting! Here's to getting the school year all put together and put away so that you can enjoy your trip!! :banana:

I will feel so great Friday, especially if the room is packed.... and ready to say bye till August!

[IluvXU]

Today we made it to see UP!

First of all we did not see it in 3D, DH and I where worried that we might have issues with the glasses and the girls for that long. As much as it would have been neat, I am not thinking Emily would have liked to wear glasses for that long.

Secondly I loved it. Funny, sad and a good story. DH enjoyed it a lot too, no grief from him, and Hannah is already asking if we can get it on DVD. She liked it, did not get all of it, and Emily sat great through it, but I am not sure if she would say she liked it. I think she was not sure what to think of the big theater, and asked if it could be paused at one point...

Somehow the day got away from me, and I think this week might too!

4 days with students, 5 days of work total, with Friday being a full day versus my normal half days(especially since we will be packing up Friday will be long)

My two "free" mornings I am doing babysitting at VBS, so those days are super busy. Just Em will go with me, my mom will keep Luke!

A softball game tomorrow and Friday!

I feel like I have everything we need, and will start to pull and pack sometime, probably midweek. I am a bit nervous about separating the stuff between our luggage to fly and my parents, especially since my parents are not arriving until the Wednesday night, and we are not 100% sure we will see them that night, it might be Thursday before we head to AK! I am trying to figure out if I can "pack" my park bag ready for Thursday and have them transport it, or is that crazy?

I think this week will be some ramblings... I need to get some input and ideas...

[MegansMom]

Hey Laura!!!! So glad you guys enjoyed UP! We loved it too!!!! I'm sorry I missed out on the Single Digit Dancing.....computer broke at SUCH a bad time!!!! But I am back up and running now!!!

Make a list of everything you will NEED until the latest you think you will see your parents. Make sure ALL of that is with you. Then look at your stuff/stash and decide (if you have room) if there is anything else that is not necessary, but might be useful to have before then as well. Pack that stuff with you according to availability in luggage, and then pack everything else up to be sent with your parents. Start making as many lists on any topic that is running through your mind, and by the time the trip is here, everything will be all worked out!!! 8 DAYS!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

[Lady Lallie]

So glad you enjoyed Up. I hope to go see it next weekend! :goodvibes