Recreating Memories- Surprise Mother & daughter trip

[ILuvWishes!]

I see you only have 68 more days!!!! WOOHOO! Are you ready for your trip?

Yes, Yes I am (to quote Phineas from Phineas & Ferb).

We will be meeting my brother's family and my best friend & her family there. Now that our kids are in school, this has become a yearly summer tradition. We all own DVC and at the same resort, so this is how we spend our summer vacations. I am not able to make it back to MA this summer, but at least I can see some of the family & friends.

[joelp]

I got up and called Disney 1st thing this morning to find out park hours for my trip and they only have water park hours available. I asked the CM if she had any idea when they would post and of course, she had no idea. 11 more days and I have no schedule!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: I really want to plan ADR's around EMH and need those hours.....starting to get a little anxious here......hope you guys understand!!!;)

No - I don't understand - What are "ADR's" and "EMH" ...? :rotfl2:


... and they're still not there yet ... :headache:

[princess&her4princes]

No - I don't understand - What are "ADR's" and "EMH" ...? :rotfl2:


... and they're still not there yet ... :headache:

:lmao:Sometimes you feel like you're talking another language, don't you?;) I know....where are they?!!:confused3

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Everyone!
Still waiting on those EMH's...they are killing me!!:rolleyes1

On other notes, just thought I would share with you guys, Lucas finished preschool last week for the year and will do another year 3 days a week come September, Ethan will be done on 6/18 and is heading towards 1st grade, so we're gearing up for Summer here. My "Baby" Cole, will be 2 later this month. I can't believe it and do not know where time goes. We're planning just a family party on his actual birthday (6/27) and the weekend before we're taking him (and his brothers, of course!) to "Day out with Thomas" locally at Edaville Railroad. I'm really looking forward to it and think Cole will have SO much fun. We watch Thomas daily (yes, even though it's not Disney...lol!!:laughing:) and he loves to dance to the music, so we'll have a lot of fun there. Hope you don't mind me sharing some of the pics in a couple of weeks!

We are also getting ready for a vacation with Todd's family on the NJ Shore, Sea Isle City, for those familiar with that area. We'll go the niight of Cole's birthday and stay in NY overnight (about 4 hours from home) and then the next morning we'll head to the shore (another 3-4 hours). We'll be staying at a house on the beach/little board walk with my inlaws, my two brother in laws, sister in laws and my 2 nephews who are 5 & 3. We did it last year and it was fun with all the kids.....we have all been having the boys every year so they are now 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6....so we pray it doesn't rain or we'll all go crazy!!!:eek:

That's all new on this end really...hope you're all well!!! And hope to have some plans posted someday soon...hint, hint Disney!!;)

[brookelizabeth]

It does seem like they've been slower at getting the hours up, which is not so good :sad2:, but it also looks like they've been adding hours and shows as time goes on, so that's good! :thumbsup2

That is a very good thing!!

They're up?!! Why are they wrong?!!! Going to check now....

They took them down. People were freaking out I guess.

I read one person changed her entire itinerary:headache:

Patiently waiting......still :rolleyes1

Oh my! That is awful!!!!!!!

I really want to plan ADR's around EMH and need those hours.....starting to get a little anxious here......hope you guys understand!!!;)

No, no idea what you are talking about. None. :rotfl2::rotfl::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::lmao: ;)

Thanks for the ideas Brook....still got my thinking cap on....if I start too early, it may end up torturous for my family....so we'll see. They don't quite understand why I need the hours to plan for us...heehee!!:rotfl: I need to get one of those Disney Trivia day to day calendars....hmm...maybe a trip to the book store may be in order!!:idea:

I don't think Joe quite gets the planning thing either, until he told me the other night he secretly priced out a trip and the rooms were just too expensive, so he ditched that plan. I came back with a code from MouseSavers that I found in about 14 seconds, along with other tips, etc. I *think* he's starting to understand...

I like your idea about a book store trip for the calendar! :thumbsup2

We did it last year and it was fun with all the kids.....we have all been having the boys every year so they are now 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6....so we pray it doesn't rain or we'll all go crazy!!!:eek:

Oooooh wow. That's going to be BUSY! But so fun!

Henry would love Thomas-he really likes trains in typical little boy fashion. ;) He puts his arm up and says "Ch" when he sees his Thomas toothpaste. What station is it on? That truly sounds like a perfect "party" for a 2 year old!!

I can't believe Henry is 21 months now. Ugh. I know exactly how you feel!!!! :hug:

[Lady Lallie]

Sounds like you have lots of fun coming up! I can't imagine being stuck indoors with that many boys! :rotfl2:

[joelp]

We are also getting ready for a vacation with Todd's family on the NJ Shore, Sea Isle City, for those familiar with that area. We'll go the niight of Cole's birthday and stay in NY overnight (about 4 hours from home) and then the next morning we'll head to the shore (another 3-4 hours). We'll be staying at a house on the beach/little board walk with my inlaws, my two brother in laws, sister in laws and my 2 nephews who are 5 & 3. We did it last year and it was fun with all the kids.....we have all been having the boys every year so they are now 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6....so we pray it doesn't rain or we'll all go crazy!!!:eek:;)

Hey!! You'll be in my neck of the woods!! Uh - shore ... sand? (well - the NJ Pinelands are close by, too ... )

Look to the west and wave "hello" when you hit Exit 88 on the Parkway ... :lmao:

[princess&her4princes]

Hey!! You'll be in my neck of the woods!! Uh - shore ... sand? (well - the NJ Pinelands are close by, too ... )

Look to the west and wave "hello" when you hit Exit 88 on the Parkway ... :lmao:

Will do!!! I know where the Pinelands are too...so I will be sure to wave hello Joelp!!:flower3:

[ladybugmom]

Have fun at the shore!! Sounds nice! I've been to Ocean City before--not sure if that is near where you are going?!

[princess&her4princes]

I just went onto WDW site and Epcot has hours posted....but no one else (other than waterparks,but we're not doing those...).....I don't see any EMH there either...what is going on? :confused3This is what it says for each day I'm there....

Epcot
9-7 pm Future World

Is this weird or is it just me?:confused3

[A's Princess]

It is strange. Hope you get the rest of your hours this morning!

[princess&her4princes]

I just got a FANTASTIC CM on the phone and got the hours!!!!!!!!!:yay:

9/14: AK 8-9 a.m. EMH, DHS 7-10 p.m.

9/15: Epcot 8-9 p.m EMH
MK 7 p.m close (fireworks at MK at 9:30 p.m--dinner at Ohanas)
Epcot 9 p.m. close
DHS 7 p.m close

9/16: AK 5-8 p.m. EMH
MK 8 p.m. close
Epcot 9 p.m close
HS 7 p.m. close

9/17: MK 8-9 a.m. EMH
no eve hours
Epcot 9 p.m. close

9/18: 9 a.m all parks open

Yay...now onto some planning....woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheer2:

Oh, and I think I have my ADR day wrong....I think I have to wait until 6/16 (not the 15th) :(

[If U Had Wings]

It's always so exciting when the hours go up! Then you can really do some planning!

[Lynn5700]

YAY you got the hours. That is awesome!!!

Here, use this to calculate what day you can call and make your ADRS.

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html

[princess&her4princes]

Okay....here we go...trying to work this out....thoughts? ideas? they are always welcome!!!!:thumbsup2

9/14 arrival day (I still think we should go to MK for a bit this day, just because, we're in Disney World!!), we'll have lunch at POP (Everything Pop) because most likely we'll be getting there about noontime, so we'll have lunch, check in, maybe (hopefully!) get settled.....and then we thought we'd go to DTD for a bit, which is usually how I start since we have the boys and we don't want to waste a ticket for just a few hours, but since it's just us adults and we could just meander..I think it would be fun to go to MK, not sure I can convince Mom though. She's convinced we'll be too tired......not so sure about Dinner this night, either? Somewhere on the monorail, I'm thinking the Wave at the Contemporary, so at least we can see MK!! LOL!!:laughing:

9/15 Epcot 8-9 a.m. EMH, park closes at 9 p.m.
lunch at Tangerine Cafe- 1 CS
dinner --- okay, here is the deal, was thinking Ohana's so we can see the fireworks at MK (MNSSHP is going on) at 9:30, so have a late dinner and watch from Poly, OR stay in the park and have dinner at (I hope!) Le Celliar...thoughts?

9/16 MK closes at 8 p.m.
Lunch (Terrace Noodle) 1 CS
was thinking dinner at Ohana but if we did that the night before, were is good at MK? This is the only real day we'll be here.

9/17 Epcot 9 p.m. close
Lunch at Sunshine Season- 1CS
Dinner at Teppan Edo or Le Celliar..if we don't do Le Celliar our 2nd night (see above)...

9/18 all parks open at 9 a.m. (our last day!):sad2:
We are planning on going to DHS this morning, most likely ME will pick us up at POP at 3 or about then. So we'll have a nice good long time there. Not sure if we should have a sit down lunch/ counter lunch....thoughts?

This is pretty rough, so would love any input....yay, I can plan!!!:dance3:

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!! :goodvibes

[LaurenMic]

Hi Kristen!! Yay your hours finally got posted, that is awesome! Your plans look great so far. I like the idea of doing Ohana 9/15 and Le Cellier on 9/17. I heard if you try to book Le Cellier later in your stay your chances of getting it are higher. That worked for our trip! A sit down lunch at DHS on your last day could be a nice way to end the trip...we ate at Mama Melrose last trip and loved it, could work for you girls since this is a kid-free trip! Just some ideas, have fun planning!

I'm off to Disney tomorrow, woo hoo! Talk to you when we're back :goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

YAY you got the hours. That is awesome!!!

Here, use this to calculate what day you can call and make your ADRS.

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html

Thanks Lynn! Okay, not sure why I had the 15th penned into my book...it's the 16th! :( Well, at least I have more time to plan, right? LOL!!:laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

Okay....here we go...trying to work this out....thoughts? ideas? they are always welcome!!!!:thumbsup2

9/14 arrival day (I still think we should go to MK for a bit this day, just because, we're in Disney World!!), we'll have lunch at POP (Everything Pop) because most likely we'll be getting there about noontime, so we'll have lunch, check in, maybe (hopefully!) get settled.....and then we thought we'd go to DTD for a bit, which is usually how I start since we have the boys and we don't want to waste a ticket for just a few hours, but since it's just us adults and we could just meander..I think it would be fun to go to MK, not sure I can convince Mom though. She's convinced we'll be too tired......not so sure about Dinner this night, either? Somewhere on the monorail, I'm thinking the Wave at the Contemporary, so at least we can see MK!! LOL!!:laughing: I think you should really try hard to convince her. It's not like you have to even go on any rides, you could at least eat dinner in MK if you wanted. I think Wave is a great idea or what about Kona?
/15 Epcot 8-9 a.m. EMH, park closes at 9 p.m.
lunch at Tangerine Cafe- 1 CS
dinner --- okay, here is the deal, was thinking Ohana's so we can see the fireworks at MK (MNSSHP is going on) at 9:30, so have a late dinner and watch from Poly, OR stay in the park and have dinner at (I hope!) Le Celliar...thoughts? Oh yes, really really try to see the MNSSHP fireworks, I love them even more than Wishes. Another thing you can try, is to time a boat ride right over to the MK or the ticket and transportation so you can see the fireworks from the water. :thumbsup2
/16 MK closes at 8 p.m.
Lunch (Terrace Noodle) 1 CS
was thinking dinner at Ohana but if we did that the night before, were is good at MK? This is the only real day we'll be here. You could do the Plaza or Tony's. Marc & I really liked Tony's.
/17 Epcot 9 p.m. close
Lunch at Sunshine Season- 1CS
Dinner at Teppan Edo or Le Celliar..if we don't do Le Celliar our 2nd night (see above)... Oh, Le Cellier, so yummy.
/18 all parks open at 9 a.m. (our last day!):sad2:
We are planning on going to DHS this morning, most likely ME will pick us up at POP at 3 or about then. So we'll have a nice good long time there. Not sure if we should have a sit down lunch/ counter lunch....thoughts?

This is pretty rough, so would love any input....yay, I can plan!!!:dance3:

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!! :goodvibes

Personally, I would do a sitdown meal on your last day, even though it takes up time it will give you a chance to relax a bit before you have to catch ME back to the airport. :thumbsup2

[joelp]

I just went on to the WDW web site and it looks like the hours they have posted are differ somewhat what you have - so you'd better double-check ...:3dglasses

... and "They're there!!" ... :banana:

[joelp]

9/14 arrival day - I think it would be fun to go to MK, not sure I can convince Mom though. She's convinced we'll be too tired......not so sure about Dinner this night, either?

The hours for AK aren't posted yet - :confused3 - but I'll bet there's evening EMH there ... so maybe head over to AK with a dinner break at the AKL at Boma!! ?? (and don't you love how this green font clashes with your pink ... ? :rotfl2:)

9/15 Epcot 8-9 a.m. EMH, park closes at 9 p.m.
lunch at Tangerine Cafe- 1 CS
dinner --- okay, here is the deal, was thinking Ohana's so we can see the fireworks at MK (MNSSHP is going on) at 9:30, so have a late dinner and watch from Poly, OR stay in the park and have dinner at (I hope!) Le Celliar...thoughts?

Make ADRs for both and then see what you feel like doing that night ...


9/16 MK closes at 8 p.m.
Lunch (Terrace Noodle) 1 CS
was thinking dinner at Ohana but if we did that the night before, were is good at MK? This is the only real day we'll be here.

Again - make double ressies and play it by ear ... or have lunch at one of the Monorail resorts and then dinner at a CS in the MK ...

9/17 Epcot 9 p.m. close
Lunch at Sunshine Season- 1CS
Dinner at Teppan Edo or Le Celliar..if we don't do Le Celliar our 2nd night (see above)...

Tappan Edo ... popcorn::

9/18 all parks open at 9 a.m. (our last day!):sad2:
We are planning on going to DHS this morning, most likely ME will pick us up at POP at 3 or about then. So we'll have a nice good long time there. Not sure if we should have a sit down lunch/ counter lunch....thoughts?

CS lunch places at DHS are just "OK" ... again, make a ressie and play it by ear ...



Now - normally - I wouldn't recommend making double-ADRs ... but since there's only 2 of you and it'll be during the wekk ... go for it ... :upsidedow (but also play nice and cancel the one you're not going to use once you decide you're not going to use it ... :thumbsup2 )

[julezdisney]

I would do one last counter service before catching ME. You'll be stuck on a plane so it might be nice to relax before the rush of the airport, etc.

[Lcaemom]

Hi Kristen...I am absolutely spent from a very long week but, I was just lurking on your PTR and while there were many things I wanted to comment...just too tired, until.......I got to the Ohana part, during MK fireworks...oh yes, yes, yes...you should definately try for that. We lucked out in 07 with a late dinner there and were very pleasantly surprized when the Wishes music started playing during dinner...and we could see Wishes right outside the window. It was one of the best memories of our whole trip.
LeCellier was good too but, hard to get. Looking forward to posting more soon...time for bed.

[2xcited2sleep]

Hurrah for park hours so the planning can begin! :yay::woohoo::dance3::woohoo::yay:

[MeMom]

Okay....here we go...trying to work this out....thoughts? ideas? they are always welcome!!!!:thumbsup2

9/14 arrival day (I still think we should go to MK for a bit this day, just because, we're in Disney World!!), we'll have lunch at POP (Everything Pop) because most likely we'll be getting there about noontime, so we'll have lunch, check in, maybe (hopefully!) get settled.....and then we thought we'd go to DTD for a bit, which is usually how I start since we have the boys and we don't want to waste a ticket for just a few hours, but since it's just us adults and we could just meander..I think it would be fun to go to MK, not sure I can convince Mom though. She's convinced we'll be too tired......not so sure about Dinner this night, either? Somewhere on the monorail, I'm thinking the Wave at the Contemporary, so at least we can see MK!! LOL!!:laughing:

9/15 Epcot 8-9 a.m. EMH, park closes at 9 p.m.
lunch at Tangerine Cafe- 1 CS
dinner --- okay, here is the deal, was thinking Ohana's so we can see the fireworks at MK (MNSSHP is going on) at 9:30, so have a late dinner and watch from Poly, OR stay in the park and have dinner at (I hope!) Le Celliar...thoughts?

9/16 MK closes at 8 p.m.
Lunch (Terrace Noodle) 1 CS
was thinking dinner at Ohana but if we did that the night before, were is good at MK? This is the only real day we'll be here.

9/17 Epcot 9 p.m. close
Lunch at Sunshine Season- 1CS
Dinner at Teppan Edo or Le Celliar..if we don't do Le Celliar our 2nd night (see above)...

9/18 all parks open at 9 a.m. (our last day!):sad2:
We are planning on going to DHS this morning, most likely ME will pick us up at POP at 3 or about then. So we'll have a nice good long time there. Not sure if we should have a sit down lunch/ counter lunch....thoughts?

This is pretty rough, so would love any input....yay, I can plan!!!:dance3:

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!! :goodvibes



Since your mom is iffy about going to a park, Downtown Disney sounds like a good way to ease into the Disney magic. Eat somewhere close to Magic Kingdom - The Wave, 'Ohana, or Kona maybe? - and then watch Wishes on the beautiful Polynesian beach. Your mom might choose to go on back to Pop if she's really tired.

That frees up your second night for staying longer in Epcot without using time moving from place to place.

That also frees your third night from transportation time, and you could eat in Magic Kingdom and see Spectro and Wishes. Were you looking for table service or counter service for that night? We love Crystal Palace.


If you went ahead and did Le Cellier on night two, then you get to do Teppan Edo on this night, right?

For your last day - as early as you can manage for Hollywood Studios if you plan to ride Toy Story Midway Mania. Since your time is limited there, I'd say go for counter service, although they don't have the greatest counter service options. You'd still be able to eat something somewhere and get in all the rides and shows you can before you get back to Pop. Table service will take a chunk of your shortened day.

Okay, that's all my random thoughts. You may like them, love them, or hate them, but it's always good to get other people's ideas and see what works best for your own situation. Since you only have three full days and two parts of days, I'd just try to maximize time by limiting travel, and it looks like you can get in everything you want to do quite easily.

Hope that makes sense and/or helps!

[princess&her4princes]

I don't have time to write everyone individually tonight but wanted to thank everyone for their input, there are A LOT of great ideas you guys posted, I really appreciate it!!!:goodvibes I need to make a spreadsheet of everyone's ideas and fill it and go from there....at least I have the week to do so and go from there....I think MeMom is on to something, less travel and the more we're in one place we can take advantage of more. Makes sense.....it's such a SHORT trip that we need to plan accordingly. There are some discrepancies of what the CM told me and what is on Disney's website as far as hours go and there still isn't any hours for DHS posted online. Weird....maybe I"ll give a call tomorrow just in case and go from there. Thanks again!! :hug:

I hope everyone is well and that everyone had a great weekend. We had a VERY FUN and FILLED one....yard work, Ethan's baseball game, graduation party last night late, birthday party today, took Ethan's training wheels off and he learned how to finally ride his bike without them...it was packed!! But a great weekend!!!!:thumbsup2 I hope everyone has a great week and I'll post soon with some plans once I get things figured out!!! :idea:

[SoonerGirl]

Sounds like you had a busy weekend! Congrats to Ethan for learning to ride his bike without his trainers!! Does he like baseball? Both my boys play on competitive teams, so once March hits we are pretty much at a ballpark every weekend through July. It's exhausting sometimes, but can be so much fun too!

[brookelizabeth]

Figuring out The Plan is always the most difficult thing to do, isn't it?

I think MeMom is good onto something-and she's got just a few trips under her belt to be an ultimate planner. ;) I think your Mom would LOVE watching Wishes from the Poly beach. It's beautiful and relaxing, and you can SIT. That is a huge bonus if ya'll are feeling a bit tired.

I hope you are able to get all the ADRs you want! LeCellier is so yummy-it's such a nice treat!

In one way I think a TS would be great for the last day-relaxing before the plane ride; and on the other hand, I think CS at DHS so you can get more in that day. We did highly enjoy the Studio Catering Company (overlooks the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground) CS. They have a baked chicken meal that is VERY tasty. I would go there again!

[princess&her4princes]

I sent Mom and Jodi an email to figure out our plan of attack...here it is....

Monday 9/14
arrival day-- 7 am flight arrive MCO 10:23 a.m, arrive at POP approx. noontime?
Lunch at "Everything POP" (CS)
check in, getting unpack, set up, and go off exploring.....I have two thoughts here...

1) DTD-- lots of shops to preview our souveniers and have dinner there OR
2) MK for a bit....I know we will be tired, but excited too, just to get in the mood (it's open unitl 9 p.m) and have dinner at The Wave at the Contemporary on the earlier side so we can get home and relax a bit

Mom wrote back and said she thinks going to MK for a bit was a good idea!:banana: I figure even if we don't get there until 2 or so, hang out for 2-3 hours, then head over to The Contemporary to have an earlier dinner at The Wave, it would be nice. I know Jodi will do whatever, so looks like we may be going to MK our 1st night afterall! YAY!!!:woohoo:



9/15
Epcot (EMH 8-9 a.m, park open until 9 p.m)
Tangerine Cafe - lunch (CS)
two thoughts here:
1) take monorail from Epcot to a late dinner at O'hana's (at Poly resort) and stay for the firework show at MK (9:30pm) watch from Poly beach--heard GREAT things about this firework show!! (TS)
2) Le Celliar in Epcot (TS)

Mom thinks going to the Poly for a late dinner would be nice and to see the fireworks,so the question here is..what time do I plan dinne- 8ish? To be done and get to the beach on time?:confused3

9/16
MK (9- 8 p.m) - I would love to see Opening ceremonies at MK this a.m.-- should be there by 8:30....no issue if you guys want to meet me there, just never saw it and would love to :)

lunch at Terrace Noodles (CS)
dinner at Crystal Palace or Tony's Town Square (TS)

Mom isn't a big fan of going to either of these...anyone have any other suggestions? She really like "different" kinds of food...where could we go? Anyone have any ideas??:confused3 ANd I was thinking a sit down 1/2 way through the day may be a good idea, too, so maybe some place on the monorail? Since it's going to be SUPER hot, maybe that's an option and then go back to MK??



9/17
Epcot (9-9 p.m)
Sunshine Season (CS)
Teppan Edo (TS)



9/18
DHS (9 a.m opening)
check out of POP, have them hold our luggage
get to DHS on the early side so we can see/do what we want (and get FP for Toy Story Mania ride!)

Still trying to decide on a sit down or counter service this day, maybe I'll make a ressie for a sit down and cancel if we need to/want to...thoughts or place to sit down??

Magical express bus pick up for Mom & I approx. 3-4 p.m from POP to airport.....

Mom & my flight 7:20 p.m.

So, this is preliminary plan of attack for the trip....one more week and I can make ressies!!!!!!!:banana:

[Lady Lallie]

What about lunch at Grand Floridian Cafe on your MK day? It wouldn't take too much time to get over there by boat or by monorail. Also, I don't know if you would want to do the Grand Floridian Tea. I have heard good things about both of those!

[SoonerGirl]

I was going to suggest the GF Cafe as well, or you could take the boat over to the Wilderness Lodge and eat at Whispering Canyon.

[PookieB]

Great plans! Grand Floridian Cafe is a great idea. It's nice and relaxing. Food is good too ..we love it there! :wizard:

[pmama]

Oh how exciting!! You will be there about the same time we were last year. We loved our September trip and the free dining is just an amazing deal! Just be sure not to exhaust you dear mother. My mother works out daily, including boot camp, and DL exhausted her. :goodvibes

[MinnieNurse]

What about Kona or the Spirit of Aloha show on your MK day. They are both at the Poly so you could ride the monorail or boat. We did SOA in December and thought it was really nice.

[2xcited2sleep]

Your plans look terrific! So excited for you!! :yay::dance3::yay:

[princess&her4princes]

Got to get the kids to bed...but .....

96 days
2308 hours
138533 minutes
8311986 seconds!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!:banana:

Double digits baby!!! :)

[miprender]

:cool1::woohoo: Double digit dance!!!

I remember when we had the double digit dance:sad1:
But at least I think DH is willing to go next year!

[ladybugmom]

YAY for double digits!! Whoo hoo!! :woohoo::cool1::woohoo:

[Lady Lallie]

WOO HOO for Double Digits!!!


:woohoo: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :dance3: :banana: :woohoo:

[ILuvCrush]

Good Morning Lurkers,
I"ve noticed I have 4000+ views but only a few hundred posts, would love any lurkers to come out and join us!!!! Thanks for reading!!!:goodvibes


I'm still here LOL!!!

What about lunch at Grand Floridian Cafe on your MK day? It wouldn't take too much time to get over there by boat or by monorail. Also, I don't know if you would want to do the Grand Floridian Tea. I have heard good things about both of those!

I was going to suggest the GF Cafe as well, or you could take the boat over to the Wilderness Lodge and eat at Whispering Canyon.

Great plans! Grand Floridian Cafe is a great idea. It's nice and relaxing. Food is good too ..we love it there! :wizard:

too funny... grand floridian cafe was the 1st place i thought of too...or the tea would be a great girlie thing to do:lmao:

love all your plans...sounds like this trip is really coming together now!

Paula

[brookelizabeth]

DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!!! :woohoo:

I'm almost below 200 days on my countdown. :rotfl:

[joelp]

Gotta love those double-digits!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[2xcited2sleep]

:woohoo: for double digits! :woohoo::dance3::yay::woohoo:

[julezdisney]

OooOOooooOOooo! Yay!

Double digits rock! :thumbsup2:

[Dylan_&_Blake's_mom]

So great to hear that you are at double digits. That's so exciting:cool1::banana:

[princess&her4princes]

Okay, so going back and forth with Mom and Jodi over the last couple of days, this is what we came up with...let's hope I can stick close to plan when I call to do our ADR's on Tuesday morning bright and early!!:flower3:

9/14 arrival day 10:23 a.m. land at MCO
12 noon arrive at Pop Century:woohoo:
lunch at Everthing Pop
hopefully get room, unpack, freshen up some and head to MK (about 2-3 p.m)!!!!!:cloud9:
hoping to get dinner ressies at The Wave 5-5:30 p.m.
head back to room after dinner for a good nights sleep!!

9/15 Epcot day- arrive about 9 a.m
12:30-1 p.m lunch at Tangerine Cafe
tour some more
head back to POP about 3 p.m to relax by the pool, have a drink and freshen up for dinner @ 7:30-8 p.m O'hanas.
9:30 fireworks from Poly beach from MNSSHP:worship::worship:

9/16 MK day- get there 8-8:30 for opening ceremonies...(need tips, what time should I get there? where should we stand? never been so love some tips)
lunch at Terrace Noodle 12:30-1 p.m.
break late afternoon?
Dinner at 7 p.m hopefully KONA, if not, Grand Floridian Cafe (thanks for the ideas guys!!)
MK closes at 9 p.m so that will be it for this day, unless we feel like heading to DTD after dinner for a bit?

9/17 Epcot
opens at 9 a.m. will shoot for that time, get Soarin' FP 1st
lunch at Sunshine Season
WS in afternoon after lunch
dinner 7 p.m. Teppan Edo (if not, Le Celliar)

9/18 departure day, check out of room, have them hold luggage :guilty:
DHS (opens at 9 a.m.) try to get there close to opening to get FP for Toy Story Mania:woohoo:
lunch at Mama Melrose 12 noon
leave about 2 p.m to head back to POP, assuming ME will p/u at 3 p.m for our 7:20 p.m flight.....:sad1:

So....what do you think??:confused3

[2xcited2sleep]

I think it looks great!!! :yay::woohoo::yay: Perfection! I can't wait to hear all about it.

I think you have a full but not too full agenda, you built in some time to rest, and have quite a few restaurants I've been dying to try. Can't wait to hear if you get them and, if so, what you think.

Are the online ADRs available yet or we still have to call? I need to check out the dining thread. I am two weeks from my ADR day and totally unprepared! :scared1:

[princess&her4princes]

I think it looks great!!! :yay::woohoo::yay: Perfection! I can't wait to hear all about it.

I think you have a full but not too full agenda, you built in some time to rest, and have quite a few restaurants I've been dying to try. Can't wait to hear if you get them and, if so, what you think.

Are the online ADRs available yet or we still have to call? I need to check out the dining thread. I am two weeks from my ADR day and totally unprepared! :scared1:

Thanks Christine!! I'm excited and hope we can get in these places....you better get crackin' girl!!!:eek: Any idea where you're going to eat??

Haven't read much about the online ADR's....do you know much about them? I don't know if I could do it....I'm so use to doing it over the phone....more control, you know? LOL!!:rotfl:

[princess&her4princes]

Sounds like you had a busy weekend! Congrats to Ethan for learning to ride his bike without his trainers!! Does he like baseball? Both my boys play on competitive teams, so once March hits we are pretty much at a ballpark every weekend through July. It's exhausting sometimes, but can be so much fun too!

Thanks for the congrats for Ethan, being he's my 1st, it was a BIG deal for us, he took right to it and is a bike riding fool now!! :banana: He LOVES baseball...we have many years of it ahead of us I think with him and if the other boys follow....which I'm sure they will, Lucas took an indoor league this winter and really liked it too....I don't know how parents do it when they have more than one playing!! It must be tough for you!!!!:confused:

Figuring out The Plan is always the most difficult thing to do, isn't it?

I think MeMom is good onto something-and she's got just a few trips under her belt to be an ultimate planner. ;) I think your Mom would LOVE watching Wishes from the Poly beach. It's beautiful and relaxing, and you can SIT. That is a huge bonus if ya'll are feeling a bit tired.

I hope you are able to get all the ADRs you want! LeCellier is so yummy-it's such a nice treat!

In one way I think a TS would be great for the last day-relaxing before the plane ride; and on the other hand, I think CS at DHS so you can get more in that day. We did highly enjoy the Studio Catering Company (overlooks the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground) CS. They have a baked chicken meal that is VERY tasty. I would go there again!

Thanks for your input, Brook. I hope you get a chance to check out my most recent plan of attack.....just a few more days and I'll know for sure where I get in! yay!!:yay:

What about lunch at Grand Floridian Cafe on your MK day? It wouldn't take too much time to get over there by boat or by monorail. Also, I don't know if you would want to do the Grand Floridian Tea. I have heard good things about both of those!

Great idea LL! We're thinking KONA but if not, Grand Floridian Cafe is next on our list, looks delish!!!!popcorn::

[princess&her4princes]

I was going to suggest the GF Cafe as well, or you could take the boat over to the Wilderness Lodge and eat at Whispering Canyon.

Seems to be a pattern here....lol! Thanks for the suggestion!!:hug:

Great plans! Grand Floridian Cafe is a great idea. It's nice and relaxing. Food is good too ..we love it there! :wizard:

Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it!!:goodvibes

Oh how exciting!! You will be there about the same time we were last year. We loved our September trip and the free dining is just an amazing deal! Just be sure not to exhaust you dear mother. My mother works out daily, including boot camp, and DL exhausted her. :goodvibes

Yay for free dining!!:woohoo: I can't wait, it's going to be a great trip!!!

What about Kona or the Spirit of Aloha show on your MK day. They are both at the Poly so you could ride the monorail or boat. We did SOA in December and thought it was really nice.

THanks for your ideas....We have KONA on our list, I hope we get in!!!!!:yay:

Your plans look terrific! So excited for you!! :yay::dance3::yay:

Thanks!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

:cool1::woohoo: Double digit dance!!!

I remember when we had the double digit dance:sad1:
But at least I think DH is willing to go next year!

No worries, your trip will be here before you know it, they tend to sneak up on you when you're on DIS too much!!;)

YAY for double digits!! Whoo hoo!! :woohoo::cool1::woohoo:

WOO HOO for Double Digits!!!


:woohoo: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :dance3: :banana: :woohoo:

[princess&her4princes]

I'm still here LOL!!!

too funny... grand floridian cafe was the 1st place i thought of too...or the tea would be a great girlie thing to do:lmao:

love all your plans...sounds like this trip is really coming together now!

Paula


Thanks for dancing with me guys!:dance3: And Paula, glad you're still here!!:goodvibes

DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!!! :woohoo:

I'm almost below 200 days on my countdown. :rotfl:

Gotta love those double-digits!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:woohoo: for double digits! :woohoo::dance3::yay::woohoo:

OooOOooooOOooo! Yay!

Double digits rock! :thumbsup2:

So great to hear that you are at double digits. That's so exciting:cool1::banana:

Thanks for dancing with me everyone!!!:dance3:

[joelp]

Okay, so going back and forth with Mom and Jodi over the last couple of days, this is what we came up with...let's hope I can stick close to plan when I call to do our ADR's on Tuesday morning bright and early!!:flower3:

9/14 arrival day 10:23 a.m. land at MCO
12 noon arrive at Pop Century:woohoo:
lunch at Everthing Pop
hopefully get room, unpack, freshen up some and head to MK (about 2-3 p.m)!!!!!:cloud9:
hoping to get dinner ressies at The Wave 5-5:30 p.m.
head back to room after dinner for a good nights sleep!!

-- You may want to make your ADR at The Wave a little later - that way you can have a more "relaxed" time at MK to catch the parade and do a few things, or just walk around ...

9/15 Epcot day- arrive about 9 a.m
12:30-1 p.m lunch at Tangerine Cafe
tour some more
head back to POP about 3 p.m to relax by the pool, have a drink and freshen up for dinner @ 7:30-8 p.m O'hanas.
9:30 fireworks from Poly beach from MNSSHP:worship::worship:

-- Since you'll (in theory ...) have a good night's sleep, why not try to arrive at Epcot around 8:30 and catch that first ride of the day on Soarin'?

9/16 MK day- get there 8-8:30 for opening ceremonies...(need tips, what time should I get there? where should we stand? never been so love some tips)
lunch at Terrace Noodle 12:30-1 p.m.
break late afternoon?
Dinner at 7 p.m hopefully KONA, if not, Grand Floridian Cafe (thanks for the ideas guys!!)
MK closes at 9 p.m so that will be it for this day, unless we feel like heading to DTD after dinner for a bit?

-- Get there by 8:15 ... there's a planter/seating area that's dead center on the train station that is a nice spot ... and don't forget to hit the Main Street Bakery for a morning "snack" as you walk up Main Street! :thumbsup2
Terrace Noodle Station may not be open - so have a back up (upstairs at the Columbia Harbor House almost feels like a TS restaurant ...) Take a break in the afternoon and then an early dinner ... then back to the MK for Wishes and some "nightlife" ...

9/17 Epcot
opens at 9 a.m. will shoot for that time, get Soarin' FP 1st
lunch at Sunshine Season
WS in afternoon after lunch
dinner 7 p.m. Teppan Edo (if not, Le Celliar)

-- Get there by 8:30 ... you may need an afternoon break here (especially if you didn't take one the day before ...) - or just sit/sleep through a few screenings of "Impresions de France" ... :rotfl:

9/18 departure day, check out of room, have them hold luggage :guilty:
DHS (opens at 9 a.m.) try to get there close to opening to get FP for Toy Story Mania:woohoo:
lunch at Mama Melrose 12 noon
leave about 2 p.m to head back to POP, assuming ME will p/u at 3 p.m for our 7:20 p.m flight.....:sad1:

-- Again, get there by 8:30 - the "opening" at DHS is also kinda fun!! ME will pick you up about 3 hours ahead of your flight ... Good luck with TSM!!

So....what do you think??:confused3

Looks good!!

[Lady Lallie]

Your plans look great! I love Kona Cafe, you will have a great meal there! :goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

I agree with joelp about maybe making your dinner ADR for a little bit later on your first night so that you can enjoy your time at MK without feeling rushed.

Also, I LOVE Kona, it's one of my favorite Disney restaurants, I can't believe I didn't think to suggest it. You've got some great choices, I hope they all come through for you!

[princess&her4princes]

Looks good!!

Thanks for all the great input, Joelp!!!:goodvibes I'm going to go through it and take you up on some of your suggestions..I really appreciate all your thoughts!!!:thumbsup2

Your plans look great! I love Kona Cafe, you will have a great meal there! :goodvibes

I thought you said you loved Kona, hoping we can get in!! If not, we'll try GF Cafe, looks yummy, too!!!popcorn::

I agree with joelp about maybe making your dinner ADR for a little bit later on your first night so that you can enjoy your time at MK without feeling rushed.

Also, I LOVE Kona, it's one of my favorite Disney restaurants, I can't believe I didn't think to suggest it. You've got some great choices, I hope they all come through for you!

That's a good idea about making my 1st night ressie at the Wave a bit later....I was trying to throw Mom a bone and make it early so we can get "home" earlier and rest, since she was so worried about going to MK to begin with...maybe I'll make it for about 6....even if I only get an hour at MK, I'll be a happy girl!!!:cloud9: Okay, at least 2 hours...lol!!:laughing:

Ohh, good you love Kona, too!! Let's hope I can get in!!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

I think it looks great!!! :yay::woohoo::yay: Perfection! I can't wait to hear all about it.

I think you have a full but not too full agenda, you built in some time to rest, and have quite a few restaurants I've been dying to try. Can't wait to hear if you get them and, if so, what you think.

Are the online ADRs available yet or we still have to call? I need to check out the dining thread. I am two weeks from my ADR day and totally unprepared! :scared1:

Hey Christine,
I wanted to let you know, I inquired about the whole online ADR's (posted a link over on the Rest. board) and evidentally only TA's and CM's can do it now, but POSSIBLY in a few weeks it may be available for the rest of us. Guess we'll have to wait and see......:3dglasses

[2xcited2sleep]

Hey Christine,
I wanted to let you know, I inquired about the whole online ADR's (posted a link over on the Rest. board) and evidentally only TA's and CM's can do it now, but POSSIBLY in a few weeks it may be available for the rest of us. Guess we'll have to wait and see......:3dglasses

Thanks for checking, Kristen! I'm not sure whether I'm hoping for online ADRs to be available when my window opens or not. All I know is that nobody (and no system) better be messing with my ADR mojo! :laughing:

[princess&her4princes]

Thanks for checking, Kristen! I'm not sure whether I'm hoping for online ADRs to be available when my window opens or not. All I know is that nobody (and no system) better be messing with my ADR mojo! :laughing:

I'm kinda with you on that one....it would be neat to explore but not sure I have the confindence for that yet...not enough control on my part!!!!:rolleyes1

[princess&her4princes]

WOW...this time tomorrow I will have my ADR's booked!! And I'll be that much closer to my trip!!!!:woohoo: Wish me luck, I'll post once I'm booked and let you know how I made out!!!!:goodvibes

[Dancegrl624]

Good luck on getting your ADR's tomorrow!!!:thumbsup2

[princess&her4princes]

good luck on getting your adr's tomorrow!!!:thumbsup2


thank you!!!:)

[ILuvCrush]

good luck with ADRs Kristen!!!! I hope you get everything you want WHEN you want:thumbsup2

:shamrock::shamrock::shamrock::shamrock::shamrock: :shamrock::shamrock:

[princess&her4princes]

good luck with ADRs Kristen!!!! I hope you get everything you want WHEN you want:thumbsup2

:shamrock::shamrock::shamrock::shamrock::shamrock: :shamrock::shamrock:

Thanks!!!:goodvibes

[pmama]

How exciting to be able to make your ADRs!:banana: Makes it more real. We just passed our 6 month mark for the December trip and I was a little sad that they no longer take ADRs that far out.

[SoonerGirl]

Good luck!! pixiedust:

[joelp]

Gimme an "A"!!

Gimme a "D"!!

Gimme an "R"!!

What's that spell!?!

Actually - nothin' ... (cheerleaders ... :lmao:)

Good luck tomorrow ... I'm up Friday ... and I haven't heard back from my TA (maybe she's on vacation?) - so it looks like I'll have to hide in the bathroom (from the DD ... :rotfl2:) and make the ADRs ...

[julezdisney]

Yay for ADR's! Can't wait to hear what you scored!

[brookelizabeth]

Best of luck with the ADRs! I look forward to hearing all about it!

[Dylan_&_Blake's_mom]

Good luck on the ADR's. Hope you get everything you want with no hassle.

[joelp]

Are you awake? Only 1:57 to go until ADR time ...:rotfl:

Make that 1:56 ... (but who's counting? ...)

[princess&her4princes]

Are you awake? Only 1:57 to go until ADR time ...:rotfl:

Make that 1:56 ... (but who's counting? ...)

I'm here and awake, thanks for checking!!! I can't wait.....less than an hour...let's hope the rugrats sleep past 7:15 so Mommy can sneak in this call and I don't traumatize the CM with all our noise in the morning...three little boys make LOTS of noise and since they don't know Mommy is going to Disney without them (yet!! :( ) I hope they aren't around!! LOL! Wish me luck....am I the only one that gets nervous making ADR's....it's a bit stressful!! LOL!!:rotfl:

[princess&her4princes]

How exciting to be able to make your ADRs!:banana: Makes it more real. We just passed our 6 month mark for the December trip and I was a little sad that they no longer take ADRs that far out.

It does make it more real, doesn't it? That and airfare, once they are booked, you're going on vacation!!!:banana: It stinks they backed it up to 90 days.....now you have to wait.....I thought it would take longer to get here, but it didn't, hope that helps you get by a bit easier.....just think, 90 more days and you can book ADR's too!!!:goodvibes

Good luck!! pixiedust:
Thank you, less than one hour now!!:banana:

Gimme an "A"!!

Gimme a "D"!!

Gimme an "R"!!

What's that spell!?!

Actually - nothin' ... (cheerleaders ... :lmao:)

Good luck tomorrow ... I'm up Friday ... and I haven't heard back from my TA (maybe she's on vacation?) - so it looks like I'll have to hide in the bathroom (from the DD ... :rotfl2:) and make the ADRs ...

LOL!! Thanks Joelp!! Too funny!!:lmao: And thanks for the luck....I've got my plan down, go for the favs and work for there...let's hope it works!:eek: Oh, you're braver than I am, working with a TA, that's giving up lots of control...good luck Friday!!!! I"ll keep my eyes open on your PTR and see how made out!!:yay:

Yay for ADR's! Can't wait to hear what you scored!

Yay, hope to post how I made out soon!!! :rolleyes1
Best of luck with the ADRs! I look forward to hearing all about it!
Thanks Brook!!! Less than an hour now......ahhhh!!!:cool1:

Good luck on the ADR's. Hope you get everything you want with no hassle.

Thanks Tracy...I'm on countdown now!! :yay:

[MeMom]

Gimme an "A"!!

Gimme a "D"!!

Gimme an "R"!!

What's that spell!?!



Disney excitement, of course!



I'm here and awake, thanks for checking!!! I can't wait.....less than an hour...let's hope the rugrats sleep past 7:15 so Mommy can sneak in this call and I don't traumatize the CM with all our noise in the morning...three little boys make LOTS of noise and since they don't know Mommy is going to Disney without them (yet!! :( ) I hope they aren't around!! LOL! Wish me luck....am I the only one that gets nervous making ADR's....it's a bit stressful!! LOL!!:rotfl:

Hope you get everything you want.
Did you see the CM post the other day that online ADR booking was just about ready? I don't know if it is for real, but there was someone saying they were testing it out with CMs right now to get it ready for us common folks.

[princess&her4princes]

Disney excitement, of course!





Hope you get everything you want.
Did you see the CM post the other day that online ADR booking was just about ready? I don't know if it is for real, but there was someone saying they were testing it out with CMs right now to get it ready for us common folks.

How true is that? Disney excitement!!!:wizard:

Thanks MeMom, I'm hearing little feet upstairs, let's hope the CM can hear me over my boys!! :)

No, didn't see that about it being up and running for us common folk, can't wait to hear more. It will be interesting to see how it works....right now, I'm glad I can call....more control but for my next trip (whenever that may be!) maybe the kinks will be ironed out and I'll get to check it out!!!:thumbsup2

Have a great day!!! 15 more minutes!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!:woohoo:

[A's Princess]

5 minutes - good luck!

[princess&her4princes]

5 minutes - good luck!


Thanks, I'm on hold now!! Woohoo!!:cool1: It says less than 8 minutes...I'm so excited!!! :)

[joelp]

Well????

Are you still on hold? ...

I gotta go to work soon ...

[princess&her4princes]

I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

Just spent 20 minutes on the phone and thankfully when it counted all the boys were quiet (phew:rolleyes1) and I got some great ressies!! Here we go:

9/14 The Wave 5:50 p.m
9/15 Ohana 7:15 p.m
9/16 Kona 7:30 p.m
9/17 Teppan Edo 6:50 p.m
9/18 Mama Melrose 12:20 p.m.

Yay!!!:cheer2: I'm one step closer and at only 90 days!!!!! :yay:

[princess&her4princes]

Well????

Are you still on hold? ...

I gotta go to work soon ...

LOL!!:lmao: I just got off...they were experiencing some difficulties but thankfully I got through and got what I wanted!! WOOHOO!! :cool1:You're next!!!:thumbsup2

[Lcaemom]

Kristen...YEAH!!!:cheer2: Those sound great!!! Can't believe it's only 90 days!!!

[joelp]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[princess&her4princes]

Kristen...YEAH!!!:cheer2: Those sound great!!! Can't believe it's only 90 days!!!

Hey Leighan!!! YAY, I got some good ones, didn't I? They are what we wanted and didn't need to go to plan two...I'm so surprised, since it's free dining, we did good!!!!:thumbsup2

[princess&her4princes]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks for dancing with me joelp!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[Lady Lallie]

Congrats on the ADRs!! WOOO HOOO!!

[Dancegrl624]

I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

Just spent 20 minutes on the phone and thankfully when it counted all the boys were quiet (phew:rolleyes1) and I got some great ressies!! Here we go:

9/14 The Wave 5:50 p.m
9/15 Ohana 7:15 p.m
9/16 Kona 7:30 p.m
9/17 Teppan Edo 6:50 p.m
9/18 Mama Melrose 12:20 p.m.

Yay!!!:cheer2: I'm one step closer and at only 90 days!!!!! :yay:


Yea!!!! Those ADR's look great. So happy to hear you got what you wanted. :banana:

[princess&her4princes]

Congrats on the ADRs!! WOOO HOOO!!

Thanks, LL!!! I'm pschyed!!!:yay:

Yea!!!! Those ADR's look great. So happy to hear you got what you wanted. :banana:

I'm really excited, thanks, Meghan!! It feels so much closer now!!! Not as close as your trip though!! LOL!!;)

[SoonerGirl]

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[princess&her4princes]

I just heard you can now do online ADR's through Disney's website! Going to check it out now....got this from www.allears.net!

[princess&her4princes]

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Love this, thanks!!!:goodvibes

[Dancegrl624]

I've been playing around with online dining for awhile now. So far, no luck on my days. Oh well!

[princess&her4princes]

WOW....I'm getting down there...89 more days today!!:thumbsup2

Time to start thinking about some fun things....I'd like to make matching tshirts for us girls but there is no way that Mom & Jodi will wear them....they laughed at the ones I made for our trip in December, so....that being said, that's out, but was thinking maybe make pillow cases for us .....have something designed and use them for our room? Is this DUMB? I know no one else would see it, but I was thinking Jodi & Mom would freak when I brought them out, thinking they were tshirts and then they'd be pillowcases, to make things more festive? IDK....trying to be creative here.

We need to decide on whether or not we'll do Photopass. I think it's so worth it and if we split it 3 ways, it's only $30 or so each. I think this trip needs to be documented in a big way, since it's once in a lifetime, and my Mom's big birthday, so we'll see about that.

Mom was up yesterday visiting the boys & I, we were talking about the overnight stay the night before. We were going to take the train from here, stay overnight in Boston, have a nice dinner and take a cab/train to Logan in the a.m. BUT I realized that on the flip side, our flight won't land until almost 10:30 at night at the end of our trip and that public transportation wouldn't be running, so we may now be driving up to Boston, leaving a car and that way we'll have it when we get home, I think this will be the way to go.

When making ADR's yesterday, the CM asked if I wanted to have a cake at anyone of our meals for Mom, for add'l charge, of course. Mom isn't a big dessert eater, since our ressie is marked for her 60th, I'm assuming they'll wish her a happy birthday when we go to eat, right? I'll get her a birthday pin to wear, of course, so that will help. Just trying to think what else to do special....maybe ask the CM when we get there if I can get a pic from Mickey and Minnie wishing her a Happy 60th? Ideas?

Okay, that's it for now..time to get the party started here. Today is Ethan's kindergarten celebration at school, he's singning his own part, bring out the tissues!!!:guilty: Yes, I"m one of those Mom's that always cries!! My baby is going to 1st grade in the Fall, how did that happen? Tomorrow is Lucas' gymnastics show, he'll do a show for us and get a trophy, very exciting!!! And 10 more days, my baby Cole will be 2!!!!!:sad2: Saturday morning we're going to see "Day out with Thomas", we're excited and he's going to love it, I'm sure of it!! Should be a nice day! Hope you won't mind, but I"ll probably post some pictures of that.

Hope everyone has a great day and thanks again for reading and for all your great ideas to make this trip even more special for us girls!!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

PS- has anyone had to use a wheelchair in WDW? Mom has a bad back (she had emergency back surgery about 10 years ago for a couple of slipped discs) and has been having some issues with her ankle. She's starting to worry about all the walking in Disney and I told her not to worry about it, I"ll push her. I keep meaning to ask the CM's when I call and keep forgetting to see if I need to reserve one or if you can just get one, if you need it. Thanks!!:goodvibes

[pmama]

We never order a cake for birthdays at disney restaurants either. Especially since you get dessert with the dining plan. Most restaurants will put a candle in her desert and even sing her happy birthday if you ask.

[Lady Lallie]

You can just rent the wheelchair once you get into the parks. :thumbsup2 I think they have plenty to use so they won't run out. I think it's pretty cheap too for the push wheelchair.

I think the pillowcases would be a great idea! I almost did this for Jen & I but ran out of time. I saw on another TR how they decorate their own pillowcases with fabric markers, they were really cute!

[princess&her4princes]

We never order a cake for birthdays at disney restaurants either. Especially since you get dessert with the dining plan. Most restaurants will put a candle in her desert and even sing her happy birthday if you ask.


That's what I was thinking too....we ordered one for our sons birthday when we were there in December (the small one) and we had so much left over, so I know we won't eat it, chances are Mom won't even eat the dssert she'll be given....thanks for the candle idea.

You can just rent the wheelchair once you get into the parks. :thumbsup2 I think they have plenty to use so they won't run out. I think it's pretty cheap too for the push wheelchair.

I think the pillowcases would be a great idea! I almost did this for Jen & I but ran out of time. I saw on another TR how they decorate their own pillowcases with fabric markers, they were really cute!

Thanks LL about the wheelchair info. So something we can do as needed, I guess, we wouldn't need a dr. note or anything? Have any idea? She's so worried about dragging us down and not being able to do it, she's in good shape but sometimes things act up and especially in the heat of September and all the walking, so I just want to have my bases covered.

You thought about the pillow cases, too! Maybe that's where I got the idea? Hmm, we'll see. I have to see what I can come up with, trying to be creative but not sure if they will care either way, too! LOL!!:lmao:

[joelp]

Time to start thinking about some fun things....I'd like to make matching tshirts for us girls but there is no way that Mom & Jodi will wear thembut was thinking maybe make pillow cases for us .....Is this DUMB? Yes ... (but maybe it's a "guy thing"?)


We need to decide on whether or not we'll do Photopass. I think I saw on all-ears that they just raised the price - but there still may be some "specials" available. We did the CD and book last trip and will probably do it again this trip ...


maybe ask the CM when we get there if I can get a pic from Mickey and Minnie wishing her a Happy 60th? Ideas? I'll think about it ...

Today is Ethan's kindergarten celebration at school, My baby is going to 1st grade in the Fall, how did that happen? Tomorrow is Lucas' gymnastics show, he'll do a show for us and get a trophy, very exciting!!! Our DD "graduates" from Kindergarten tomorrow!! I'm still working on how I'm going to tell her first grade teacher that we're pulling her out of school to go to WDW two weeks into the year ... :rotfl2:


I could also use the line "Never let school get in the way of education" ... but she's probably in the union ... :rotfl:

Later ...

[JenAusty]

I also like matching shirts.. or at least the same theme. When we went- we only ended up with 1 matching shirt this time. I kept telling myself I'll get them, I'll figure it out and then waited to late and there was not enough time. Plus, it was hard deciding on what DH would wear. Idk if you remember but I made Wall-e shirts for us.. and I told him that it was peeling off from the wash but that it would work but 1 day and he prob wouldn't wear it again.. and then the other night he came out of the shower and said "look what I have on" and it was his wall-e shirt.. I was like awww. Even if you only wear it to bed it still means a lot to me. hehe

I was also having a hard time deciding on what to do to celebrate. I knew about the cake and was all excited to buy one but realized that with the dining plan we get dessert and I won't need double dessert.. hehe I then tried to have it delivered to my room but couldn't I had to pick it up at the food court. idk if they do cards or what.
BUT I will say- definitely get a birthday pin. She will get told "Happy birthday" a thousand times a day and maybe get special treatment. thats all I'm going to say. hehe

[brookelizabeth]

9/14 The Wave 5:50 p.m
9/15 Ohana 7:15 p.m
9/16 Kona 7:30 p.m
9/17 Teppan Edo 6:50 p.m
9/18 Mama Melrose 12:20 p.m.


Your ADRs look really good! We did lunch at The Wave and LOVED it. The food at Ohana is amazing--I WAY overate if you might recall from my TR back in November. :sick: We are thinking Teppan Edo for a family dinner in December, so I really look forward to your review!



I love the matching T-Shirts, or even just a similar theme-which is what we did in November. But, if your Mom and sister are completely against that idea, I think the pillowcases would be really fun-but you totally have to trick them into thinking they are t-shirts! :rotfl: The pillowcases would be a neat reminder of the trip for years to come too.

We had a signed picture and balloons in our room for our anniversary back in November. I have seen something similar for people's birthdays....so this might be a given. I don't know if they do it everytime, or if it just depends on the CM that happens to be prepping for your room. :confused3 But, as someone else mentioned, I bet some of her desserts will be birthday themed too.

I really look forward to your Thomas pictures! :thumbsup2

:hug: for the kids growing up. :sad1: I can't believe Henry will be two soon either.

[princess&her4princes]

Just making sure this works...I posted once this morning and then I haven't been able to log in all day, it wasn't recognizing my user name or password, weird!!!!:eek: I missed the DIS all day...hopefully it was just a glick and we're good to go! Happy Friday everyone!!!!:goodvibes

[catherines_mama]

Glad you got it to work. Weird how it screws up like that.

Okay, I wanted to come say hi before I leave.

[2xcited2sleep]

Hurrah for all of your ADRs! :dance3: I've actually never eaten at any of those restaurants so I can't wait to hear what you think!

I would love to hear about and see pictures of the boys' end of year activities! :thumbsup2

You are so sweet to think about ways to make the trip extra special. They really wouldn't wear t-s? Too bad. Pillowcases are a really cute idea. Or you could do little tote bags filled with the stuff we DIS'ers know is required - poncho from the dollar store, mole skin, sunscreen, maybe a cheap-o autograph book?

The Disney Florist has some really cute stuff that can be delivered to the room but it's not cheap...

No matter what you do- even if it is "just" plan the trip & make the ADRs (and we know how much work that is!)- it is going to be a magical trip that you all will remember forever! :goodvibes

[MomofCKJ]

Late to the party but subbing so I can catch up. I think it is wonderful that you and your sis are taking your Mom! What a special trip that will be!

Allyson, fellow Massachusetts-ian!

[princess&her4princes]

I could also use the line "Never let school get in the way of education" ... but she's probably in the union ... :rotfl:

Later ...

Thanks for input, Joelp!! You may be right about the pillow cases, the more I think about, no, don't think it's just a guy thing!! LOL!!:lmao: It's scarey taking the kids out of school, isn't it? You never know what you're going to get!! I was nervous this past December, but Ethan's teacher was sooo excited for us!! Of course when we got his report card on Thursday he got PERFECT attendance all year and got certificates for it except for 2nd quarter..when we took him to Disney!! Oops......;)

I also like matching shirts.. or at least the same theme. When we went- we only ended up with 1 matching shirt this time. I kept telling myself I'll get them, I'll figure it out and then waited to late and there was not enough time. Plus, it was hard deciding on what DH would wear. Idk if you remember but I made Wall-e shirts for us.. and I told him that it was peeling off from the wash but that it would work but 1 day and he prob wouldn't wear it again.. and then the other night he came out of the shower and said "look what I have on" and it was his wall-e shirt.. I was like awww. Even if you only wear it to bed it still means a lot to me. hehe

I was also having a hard time deciding on what to do to celebrate. I knew about the cake and was all excited to buy one but realized that with the dining plan we get dessert and I won't need double dessert.. hehe I then tried to have it delivered to my room but couldn't I had to pick it up at the food court. idk if they do cards or what.
BUT I will say- definitely get a birthday pin. She will get told "Happy birthday" a thousand times a day and maybe get special treatment. thats all I'm going to say. hehe
Aww, that's so cute that Austy was wearing the Wall-e shirt the other night!!:cutie: It's the little things......

I know, having two desserts seems like a bit much!! LOL!!:eek: We dont need it or to put out the extra money to pay for another one either since we're on the dining plan.

I'll definately get a pin for her when we get there. We have the reservation marked for her 60th, so I hope she gets lots of attention while we're there!!:wizard:

Your ADRs look really good! We did lunch at The Wave and LOVED it. The food at Ohana is amazing--I WAY overate if you might recall from my TR back in November. :sick: We are thinking Teppan Edo for a family dinner in December, so I really look forward to your review!



I love the matching T-Shirts, or even just a similar theme-which is what we did in November. But, if your Mom and sister are completely against that idea, I think the pillowcases would be really fun-but you totally have to trick them into thinking they are t-shirts! :rotfl: The pillowcases would be a neat reminder of the trip for years to come too.

We had a signed picture and balloons in our room for our anniversary back in November. I have seen something similar for people's birthdays....so this might be a given. I don't know if they do it everytime, or if it just depends on the CM that happens to be prepping for your room. :confused3 But, as someone else mentioned, I bet some of her desserts will be birthday themed too.

I really look forward to your Thomas pictures! :thumbsup2

:hug: for the kids growing up. :sad1: I can't believe Henry will be two soon either.

Thanks for the reviews Brook! I can't wait, I was so excited to get what we wanted and pretty much at the times we wanted too!!! :banana: Glad to hear you liked the Wave and Ohana's!! Mmmm....

I'm hoping to post some pics of this weekend tonight.....stay tuned!

Glad you got it to work. Weird how it screws up like that.

Okay, I wanted to come say hi before I leave.
Thanks!! Hope you're having fun on your trip so far!!! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get home!!:yay:

Hurrah for all of your ADRs! :dance3: I've actually never eaten at any of those restaurants so I can't wait to hear what you think!

I would love to hear about and see pictures of the boys' end of year activities! :thumbsup2

You are so sweet to think about ways to make the trip extra special. They really wouldn't wear t-s? Too bad. Pillowcases are a really cute idea. Or you could do little tote bags filled with the stuff we DIS'ers know is required - poncho from the dollar store, mole skin, sunscreen, maybe a cheap-o autograph book?

The Disney Florist has some really cute stuff that can be delivered to the room but it's not cheap...

No matter what you do- even if it is "just" plan the trip & make the ADRs (and we know how much work that is!)- it is going to be a magical trip that you all will remember forever! :goodvibes

You are SO right, no matter what, this trip will be so magical for us and something we'll always remember, that's what it all comes down to!!!:cloud9:

I love your idea of the totes...hmm, my wheels are spining now!!! Thanks for the cute idea!!!!:hug:

I hope I get some good reviews for you!! They sound like great places, I can't wait!!:yay:

Late to the party but subbing so I can catch up. I think it is wonderful that you and your sis are taking your Mom! What a special trip that will be!

Allyson, fellow Massachusetts-ian!

Hi!!!! Thanks for joining Allyson, fellow Massachusetts-ian!!:flower3: Where abouts are you in MA?

I can't wait to take Mom...this trip will be SO much fun for all of us!! Mom is just beside herself that we pulled this off.....I can't wait to see her face when we get there!!!:dance3:

[princess&her4princes]

WOW....what a great week! It's officially Summer in our house and even the sun was shining today..for the 1st time in what it feels like weeks!!!!:thumbsup2

Just wanted to share some of my week with you, hopefully I won't bore you too much! We had a lot happen.....first, Ethan graduated from Kindergarten and had a great final report card. :thumbsup2We took the family out to Friendly's to celebrate the big day that night. I have to tell you they sang the cutest songs to all of us parents and one was "Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today....1st grade, 1st grade...." it was so cute, that of course I cried!! LOL!! I'm telling you, I'm wasn't made to be the Mom of three boys, they will be telling Todd to leave me at home at one point because I'm sure to embarass them at some point or another!! LOL!!:laughing: Here is a picture of Ethan and I in his classroom...
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww50/princessher4princes/June2009026.jpg

Then Lucas had his gymnastics show...he did great and got a trophy for it.....too cute! :cutie:
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Lucas & Cole on the Olympic stands!!:laughing:
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And then to today...as a family we celebrated Cole's 2nd birthday by going to "Day out with Thomas". His acutal birthday is a week from today. We had a great time...will post some pictures in the next post....stay tuned!!:upsidedow

[princess&her4princes]

Our third son, Cole, will be 2 one week from today...where does time go??:confused3 We didn't have any great ideas on what to get him for his birthday since he's our third boy...we have clothes, trucks, balls...you get the point ,that we decided to get him a few small things but to do something instead for him. He's going to be 2..what does a 2 year old need really....so we took him (and of course, the other boys) to see Thomas the tank engine today. It was a great day, we had so much fun and Cole was SO EXCITED!!:yay:

Our ride was scheduled for 9:30, we got to Edaville Railroad in Carver, MA about 9. The music from Thomas was pumping through the park and we made our way for our ride. Here are a couple pics of us in one of the cars attached to Thomas (or TT as Cole calls him:cutie:).

Lucas & Cole
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Daddy & Cole
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Cole & I-- I think I was just as excited as he was!!:rolleyes1
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The ride was about 25 minutes, through the cranberry bogs and the park, it was cute and fun to watch the scenery. Afterwards, we made our way up to the front of the train to get our pictures with Thomas. Here they are....

"TT"
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And the boys with "TT"
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CONT...

[princess&her4princes]

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After having the pics done with Thomas, we made our way to the amusement rides they have at Edaville, the kids had a blast. Cole has never done any sort of rides, other than at Disney and that was with us, this time he was alone or with just the boys, they were kiddie rides, so it was fine. He had so much fun!!
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The carousel...it wasn't Cindy's but we still had fun!!:banana:
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Todd & Lucas on Dumbo? No...it was actually called JUMBO!!:laughing:
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Cole and his Thomas outfit...not the best pic of him, but cute one of his outfit!!
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Engineer Cole
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The boys and the "trains"
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And last, but not least, Ethan and Lucas with Sir Topham Hatt
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww50/princessher4princes/DayoutwithThomas111.jpg

We had a great time, Cole had so much fun and it was a great family day!!!:grouphug:

Okay, time for bed here....I hope I didn't bore anyone!! I hope that everyone is well and that all my Daddy readers have a wonderful Father's day tomorrow!! We're heading down to the Cape to see my Dad and the boys may go out on his boat if it's still nice around here. Mom is making dinner, I'm bringing dessert (oreo balls...yum!) and we'll have a little celebration there. We'll make Todd breakfast in the a.m and give him his gifts here before going to church. Enjoy!!!:flower3:

[Dancegrl624]

It looks like you had a wonderful day. Love all the pics of the boys!

[julezdisney]

That's SUPER cute! I always meant to go to that whenever Thomas would come through our nearby Train Museum but now the kids are too big! Oops!

[2xcited2sleep]

Love the updates. It looks like you've had a lot of fun recently!

:lmao: on "jumbo" :rotfl: Wonder if WDW knows it has competition? ;)

[Lady Lallie]

Great pics! What a wonderful day out! I can't believe they call it Jumbo. :lmao:

[lazydoxy66]

Hi there! I'm jumping in. Hope you don't mind another friend reading along.

You have a beautiful family.

You make me wish I had a mom and sister. I am going with my BFF at the end of September. Just us girls. We haven't been on a vacation together since we were kids. I can't wait!

Congrats on the ADRs. It's so encouraging to see someone get the times they wanted, where they wanted. I've been so nervous. This 90 day thing is crazy. I get to make mine in another week. Wish me luck.

The TT pictures are wonderful. Cole looks so happy!!!

[SoonerGirl]

Great pictures from your day with Thomas! You've got the cutest little boys!

[princess&her4princes]

It looks like you had a wonderful day. Love all the pics of the boys!

Thanks Meghan, it was a great day!!!:thumbsup2

That's SUPER cute! I always meant to go to that whenever Thomas would come through our nearby Train Museum but now the kids are too big! Oops!

We love Thomas, we've gone a couple of times now, once in PA, when we lived there and now here in MA. The boys love him and I think this may be the last year we could get away with it with Ethan, I think he secretly had a good time, but didn't want to admit it...you know, cause he's so old at almost *gulp* 7!!:rotfl:

Love the updates. It looks like you've had a lot of fun recently!

:lmao: on "jumbo" :rotfl: Wonder if WDW knows it has competition? ;)

I know, someone alert WDW about Jumbo!!!:laughing: There was no comparison but our boys loved it, they saw it and yellled out DUMBO!!! It was a proud Mommy moment, I'm training them right!!!;)

Great pics! What a wonderful day out! I can't believe they call it Jumbo. :lmao:

I know...too funny!!!:lmao: There really was no comparisent though....this ride had HORNETS flying in an out of it's ears because they flapped in the wind!!!:eek: It was kind of scarey!!!!

Hi there! I'm jumping in. Hope you don't mind another friend reading along.

You have a beautiful family.

You make me wish I had a mom and sister. I am going with my BFF at the end of September. Just us girls. We haven't been on a vacation together since we were kids. I can't wait!

Congrats on the ADRs. It's so encouraging to see someone get the times they wanted, where they wanted. I've been so nervous. This 90 day thing is crazy. I get to make mine in another week. Wish me luck.

The TT pictures are wonderful. Cole looks so happy!!!

Hi! Thanks for joining me!!!!!:hug: Another friend is always a good thing!!!!:goodvibes

Thanks for all of your nice compliments!! Cole was sooo happy, he loved that day, ahh, to be 2 again...it's the little things in life and I love to be part of them.....I welled up with tears when he saw TT and was soo excited!!!!:cloud9: It was a good day!!!

Great pictures from your day with Thomas! You've got the cutest little boys!

It was a GREAT day!! And even better since there was NO rain, as predicted!!! Aww and thank you, I think they are pretty cute, too!!!:hug:

[LaurenMic]

Hi Kristen! Great updates! The pictures of the kids are so cute. I cried at my kindergarteners' graduation and I am just their teacher, you are not alone!! And Cole's birthday celebration looked really fun. I laughed a lot at the rip-off of Dumbo! :rotfl: Hope you had a fun father's day with all of your guys!

[brookelizabeth]

I am SURE I'll be cryinig at Henry's kindergarten graduation as well. You aren't alone! :hug:

What a VERY fun day with TT! Such cute pictures...a perfect way to celebrate Cole's b-day. I should really look up the tour and see if it's coming close to us, Henry would love it!

[brookelizabeth]

Oooh, ooh! TT will be here in August!

1-2 & 8-9 & 15-16 Aug
On Sale Soon!
The Tumbleweed Express
Lakeville, MN

I think we need a family day. :goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Kristen! Great updates! The pictures of the kids are so cute. I cried at my kindergarteners' graduation and I am just their teacher, you are not alone!! And Cole's birthday celebration looked really fun. I laughed a lot at the rip-off of Dumbo! :rotfl: Hope you had a fun father's day with all of your guys!

Hi Lauren!! How are you? I feel like I haven't talked to you in forever!!! :hug:

It's such a big deal...our teachers cried too, this was her 1st year so these kids were her first so they were extra special! As I'm sure all classes are, but you know what I mean!! :goodvibes Yes, we had so much fun seeing TT...it was a great day and Cole is talking non stop about TT this week...I made my baby a happy boy!!! Just a few more days and he'll be 2...where did these years go?!! :sad2:

I am SURE I'll be cryinig at Henry's kindergarten graduation as well. You aren't alone! :hug:

What a VERY fun day with TT! Such cute pictures...a perfect way to celebrate Cole's b-day. I should really look up the tour and see if it's coming close to us, Henry would love it!

Hi Brook!
I'm glad I'm not the only crazy emotional Mom!! LOL!!:lmao: I tear up at the silliest things....when they sung that day I was a wreck! The songs were so cute and Ethan was dancin' away. Too cute! And it just kills me that I have a child going to 1st grade!! I swear, I just had him!! And now he's riding a bus and going to school all day long. I'm going to really miss him in the fall, he'll be gone from 8:35 a.m to 3:45 p.m!!!! That's a long day!!!:guilty:

You guys would love TT!!:lovestruc It's a fun day...we have done it a couple of times and our boys just love it. Tip...go before Henry is 2, he'll still be free since it's expensive and pack a lunch if you can!! You 'll love it...boys and their toys...they just love trains!!!

Oooh, ooh! TT will be here in August!

1-2 & 8-9 & 15-16 Aug
On Sale Soon!
The Tumbleweed Express
Lakeville, MN

I think we need a family day. :goodvibes

Yay!!! It's fun...I don't think you'd regret it....they have the Thomas music pumping through the park, TT tattoos, you get to meet Thomas and Sir Tophamm Hatt, it's really cute....the boys just love it!!!!:cloud9:

[Lynn5700]

Aww your boys are so cute!! Congrats to Ethan for graduating Kindi!! So cute. Looks like the boys had fun with Thomas the Train. So cute!! Love your haircut!

[princess&her4princes]

Aww your boys are so cute!! Congrats to Ethan for graduating Kindi!! So cute. Looks like the boys had fun with Thomas the Train. So cute!! Love your haircut!

Thanks Lynn!!:goodvibes And thanks for the compliment on my new haircut...I just got it done a couple of weeks ago, it was time for my flips to go!!:laughing: And I wasn't sure...so thanks for that!!!:hug:

[MeMom]

We had a great time, Cole had so much fun and it was a great family day!!!:grouphug:

Okay, time for bed here....I hope I didn't bore anyone!!

Not boring at all.
You are a very blessed lady to have all those great guys in your life! Thanks for sharing your day with Thomas and friends and the school pictures, as well.

[princess&her4princes]

Not boring at all.
You are a very blessed lady to have all those great guys in your life! Thanks for sharing your day with Thomas and friends and the school pictures, as well.

Aww, thanks MeMom!!!:hug: I know, I'm a very lucky girl to have all these boys in my life!! We had a great week and thanks for letting me share it with you!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Everyone!

I hope that you're all well!! :goodvibes I'm sorry I haven't had much of a Disney update recently, there isn't too much going on right now. I'm pretty consumed with our upcoming vacation to Sea Isle City, NJ, we leave on Saturday- Thursday, then we'll go to Tracey's (my BFF from Philly who we did Disney with in December) and enjoy the 4th with her and her family and come home 7/6. I'm so excited to see my nephews and hopefully get some time on the beach with the boys since the weather here in MA hasn't been too great, it's rained SO MUCH this month, it's unreal, it almost doesn't feel like Summer!!:guilty:

I also wanted to just post some pictures of my "baby" Cole will be 2 on Saturday night. My last baby is growing up too fast!!:sad2: But on the same note, we're on to bigger and better things.....he's getting more independant, sleeping in a bed these last few months, starting to sit on the potty and even trying so hard to dress himself, it's all good!!:lovestruc So this update is to wish my son a very HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY!!! :hug:

My ode to Cole
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After the pumpkin patch this Fall (the pumpkin was almost as big as him!!)
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Love this picture!!
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Dumbo!!! not to be mistaken for JUMBO!!:lmao:
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Disney movie night at home
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1st time in the snow this Winter!! Can't you tell he loved it?!!:lmao:
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And last but not least, in Disney in December!!
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Happy birthday sweet boy!!!:hug: Thanks for letting me share!!

Once we're home for the shore, I'm sure I'll be in FULL DISNEY MODE! :wizard: It's hard to believe that my trip is only 2 /12 months away now!! Time is really starting to fly by!! Please stay tuned for that, in the meantime, enjoy the next week and please have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!!!:grouphug:

[brookelizabeth]

Hi Brook!
I'm glad I'm not the only crazy emotional Mom!! LOL!!:lmao: I tear up at the silliest things....when they sung that day I was a wreck! The songs were so cute and Ethan was dancin' away. Too cute! And it just kills me that I have a child going to 1st grade!! I swear, I just had him!! And now he's riding a bus and going to school all day long. I'm going to really miss him in the fall, he'll be gone from 8:35 a.m to 3:45 p.m!!!! That's a long day!!!:guilty:

You guys would love TT!!:lovestruc It's a fun day...we have done it a couple of times and our boys just love it. Tip...go before Henry is 2, he'll still be free since it's expensive and pack a lunch if you can!! You 'll love it...boys and their toys...they just love trains!!!



Yay!!! It's fun...I don't think you'd regret it....they have the Thomas music pumping through the park, TT tattoos, you get to meet Thomas and Sir Tophamm Hatt, it's really cute....the boys just love it!!!!:cloud9:


Thank you for the tips on the TT day! I brought it up to Joe this morning and he agreed-it does sound like a great time. Henry will be just shy of 2 in August when they are here-so perfect! :goodvibes

I LOVE the tribute to Cole! He is seriously ADORABLE. I lovvvvvvve that pic of him with the hat and he's biting his lip. :lovestruc Oh my word-absurdly cute baby. Illegal cute!!!!! :laughing:

Enjoy your holiday...it sounds like it will be a great time!

[SoonerGirl]

Love, love, love all the pictures of Cole! Especially the one with hat and the pouty face - just too stinkin' cute!

Happy Birthday, Cole!

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[princess&her4princes]

Thank you for the tips on the TT day! I brought it up to Joe this morning and he agreed-it does sound like a great time. Henry will be just shy of 2 in August when they are here-so perfect! :goodvibes

I LOVE the tribute to Cole! He is seriously ADORABLE. I lovvvvvvve that pic of him with the hat and he's biting his lip. :lovestruc Oh my word-absurdly cute baby. Illegal cute!!!!! :laughing:

Enjoy your holiday...it sounds like it will be a great time!

Thanks Brook!! I love that pic of Coley, too! That is such a Cole face....he still does that when he is serious....love the crooked mouth!! LOL!! :lmao:

Yay, hope you get to see TT! You'll have a great day and Henry will love it!!:lovestruc

I'll "talk" to you when we get home from vacay!! Have a great week!!:goodvibes

Love, love, love all the pictures of Cole! Especially the one with hat and the pouty face - just too stinkin' cute!

Happy Birthday, Cole!

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Hi!! Thanks for your birthday wishes for Cole!!:hug: Love that little pouty face...he's got me wrapped aroudn his little finger with that face and his dimples!!!:lovestruc

[Dylan_&_Blake's_mom]

Sorry I have been MIA lately. I've been consumed with the usual summer chaos around here. I just wanted to jump on and wish Cole a happy birthday though since I probably won't be on tomorrow and you will be gone. Hope all is well....oh, and the pic of Cole in that hat is just the cutest thing!


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[princess&her4princes]

Sorry I have been MIA lately. I've been consumed with the usual summer chaos around here. I just wanted to jump on and wish Cole a happy birthday though since I probably won't be on tomorrow and you will be gone. Hope all is well....oh, and the pic of Cole in that hat is just the cutest thing!


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Thanks Tracy!! Hope you're having a good Summer so far!!!!:thumbsup2

[princess&her4princes]

80 days
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:dance3:WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!:dance3:

[pmama]

80 days
6,912,000 seconds
115,200 minutes
1920 hours
11 weeks (rounded down)

:dance3:WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!:dance3:

Hmmmm, you wouldn't be excited at all would you?:lmao:

[princess&her4princes]

Hmmmm, you wouldn't be excited at all would you?:lmao:

No..not at all, why would you think that? LOL!!:rotfl:

[MomofCKJ]

Boy ypu are good! Counted all the way down to the seconds! LOL!

Allyson

[princess&her4princes]

Boy ypu are good! Counted all the way down to the seconds! LOL!

Allyson

Heehee!!:lmao: There is a great countdown online...I"m not that crazy...well, ,maybe I am!! :banana:

[lazydoxy66]

Happy belated birthday to your darling little boy! I hope you have/had a great trip.

[joelp]

So - did you wave "hello" when you passed Exit 88 on the Parkway?? :)

We were in Ocean City last week ... good time but iffy (and very changeable) weather ...

Try not to spend tooo much time in those fudge and taffy shops ... :laughing:

Not too much longer now and we won't be seeing each other in WDW, too ... :lmao:

[ladybugmom]

Hi Kristen!! Just wanted to stop in and say "hi"!! I've been super busy this summer so I'm trying to catch up! I love all of your updates and pics--kindergarten graduation, pics with Thomas the Train, and your sweet boys!! I hope all is well!!

[JenAusty]

awwww Happy Birthday! He is darling! I hope you had fun over the weekend- we also went out of town. It was fun but a lonngg drive. I love your countdown.. its soo something I would do! hehe

[brookelizabeth]

Today Henry and I watched TT! :goodvibes I thought of you and then told him a bit about going to see TT next month. His reply was a smile, a nod, and a "choo choo" complete with the hand action of pulling the whistle cord!!

[melimel2100]

:cool1:Hello my friend! I just "subscribed" to your PTR...I had no idea I could even do that! Woohoo! I read the whole thing up to this point! Love all the pics of your trip into the city too! Miss you and talk soon! :-)

[dvcmember00]

I just subbed, too - it's melimel's friend Kelly! Great PTR, I just started mine, although I'm a newbie with PTR's...so we'll see how it goes!

[ILuvWishes!]

We were going to take the train from here, stay overnight in Boston, have a nice dinner and take a cab/train to Logan in the a.m. BUT I realized that on the flip side, our flight won't land until almost 10:30 at night at the end of our trip and that public transportation wouldn't be running, so we may now be driving up to Boston, leaving a car and that way we'll have it when we get home, I think this will be the way to go.

Sorry, I am a bit behind!!

Have you thought about a airport limo for your ride home from the airport? Do the math. It will probably be cheaper than leaving a car at Logan. That is what we always did.

Parking at Logan > renting an airport limo, a night in Boston AND $$ to spend in WDW.

[dvcmember00]

Sorry, I am a bit behind!!

Have you thought about a airport limo for your ride home from the airport? Do the math. It will probably be cheaper than leaving a car at Logan. That is what we always did.

Parking at Logan > renting an airport limo, a night in Boston AND $$ to spend in WDW.


Or even Logan Express (in Braintree). They may still run at that hour...

[miprender]

Just caught up... saw the pictures of Thomas the train. Every year I keep trying to get out to Edaville for Thomas but never seem to. Well maybe next year. :confused3

DD6 just graduated from Kindergarten too and DS3 will be going to preschool in the fall:sad1: They grow up too fast. At least I still have DS1 to baby:goodvibes.

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Everyone!!

I'm baacccckkk!!! I only have a few minutes to say hi, but hope to update in the next day or two! I came home to an inbox of updates from other DIS reports I'm reading and I was trying to get through all of those. WOW...I may be subcribed to too many!! LOL!!:laughing:

Thanks for all of the nice birthday wishes for my Cole!!:goodvibes He had a great birthday, we celebrated at my parents on the Cape, I made a TT cake for him and he got some great new presents..including a cool new Mickey sprinkler!! Fun! I'll try and post pics later, just need to get them organized and ready to do so first.

From there, we headed to NY and then to the NJ shore. We had a great time, but glad to be home, too! Joelp, I waved, but didn't see you..you must have been in OC already?:confused3 LOL!!:rotfl: We had great weather and fun with my inlaws on the beach for 5 days and then headed to Philly to see Tracey and family. It was fun!:cloud9:

Back to reality here for me....Todd went back to work Tuesday morning and I've been busy catching at home, along with keeping my now spoiled children entertained in our crummy NE weather!

I hope all had a great 4th and that you're all well and I hope to update soon! And hope to get back with individual comments too to all of your nice replies!:hug: Thanks for sticking with me!!!:goodvibes

[michellem1118]

Hi Kristen! It seems I have a LOT of catching up to do on your pre-trippie! I took a bit of a break from the disboards... unintentionally... I logged on this morning for the first time since early May... oops. :blush:

I'll be back with comments in a few hours... it'll take me a while to get through 27 pages... :rotfl: ;)

[princess&her4princes]

Happy belated birthday to your darling little boy! I hope you have/had a great trip.

Aww, thank you!!!:goodvibes He had a great birthday!! And we had a great trip, too! But as always, it's nice to get home, too and back to a real schedule with the boys. Now looking forward to the next trip.....:banana:

So - did you wave "hello" when you passed Exit 88 on the Parkway?? :)

We were in Ocean City last week ... good time but iffy (and very changeable) weather ...

Try not to spend tooo much time in those fudge and taffy shops ... :laughing:

Not too much longer now and we won't be seeing each other in WDW, too ... :lmao:

Hi Joelp!
I waved but you must have been at the shore already, sorry we missed each other, again!;) We lucked out and had GREAT weather in SI! Sorry your weather wasn't as great.

We are on countdown now!!!:cool1: It's getting SO CLOSE!!!! How is it we are in the same place at the same time and we dont see each other? It's truly a small world!!!:laughing:

Hi Kristen!! Just wanted to stop in and say "hi"!! I've been super busy this summer so I'm trying to catch up! I love all of your updates and pics--kindergarten graduation, pics with Thomas the Train, and your sweet boys!! I hope all is well!!

Hi Becky!!
Thanks for stopping by and for all of your nice compliments on my pics..we've had a nice Summer so far and so much has gone on, but I think with the exception of VBS in a couple of weeks, we'll be quieting down some here....before school starts again!:eek:

awwww Happy Birthday! He is darling! I hope you had fun over the weekend- we also went out of town. It was fun but a lonngg drive. I love your countdown.. its soo something I would do! hehe

Hi Jen! Thanks for Coley's birthday wishes!!!:hug: Where did you guys go last week, anywhere fun? Got to keep the countdown exciting...I think Mom and Jodi think I'm nuts! At least I have you guys to understand...lol!!:laughing:

Today Henry and I watched TT! :goodvibes I thought of you and then told him a bit about going to see TT next month. His reply was a smile, a nod, and a "choo choo" complete with the hand action of pulling the whistle cord!!

Awww, how cute!! I can totally picture little Henry all excited about TT!! I wish we lived closer, Cole & Henry would love each other!!!:goodvibes

:cool1:Hello my friend! I just "subscribed" to your PTR...I had no idea I could even do that! Woohoo! I read the whole thing up to this point! Love all the pics of your trip into the city too! Miss you and talk soon! :-)

Hi Mel! Thanks for joining and subbing!! You're almost a true DISer now!!:rotfl:

I just subbed, too - it's melimel's friend Kelly! Great PTR, I just started mine, although I'm a newbie with PTR's...so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Kelly!
Thanks for joining and reading along...enjoying your PTR too!! It's fun, isn't it!! It makes the time go by so much faster to share your thoughts with people that love Disney as much as you do!!:goodvibes

Sorry, I am a bit behind!!

Have you thought about a airport limo for your ride home from the airport? Do the math. It will probably be cheaper than leaving a car at Logan. That is what we always did.

Parking at Logan > renting an airport limo, a night in Boston AND $$ to spend in WDW.

Hi! Hmm...you've got my wheels spinning, something think about for sure, thanks for the great idea! I'll keep you posted on what we end up doing. Thansk for reading!!:goodvibes

Or even Logan Express (in Braintree). They may still run at that hour...

Logan Express? Is that a bus? Hmm...great ideas, will look it up tonight and see what I can find. Thanks for the idea!!

Just caught up... saw the pictures of Thomas the train. Every year I keep trying to get out to Edaville for Thomas but never seem to. Well maybe next year. :confused3

DD6 just graduated from Kindergarten too and DS3 will be going to preschool in the fall:sad1: They grow up too fast. At least I still have DS1 to baby:goodvibes.

Thomas is so much fun if you have a train lover...it's cute and the kids just love it. We've been a couple of times and I thought that this year may be the last year since Ethan is getting that much older, but I think he'd even do it again, although he may not admit that to anyone....;)

You're right, they do grow up WAY too fast!!! I still can't believe my "baby" is 2!:sad2: And that my oldest is going to 1st grade!!!! WOW...time flies.....

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Kristen! It seems I have a LOT of catching up to do on your pre-trippie! I took a bit of a break from the disboards... unintentionally... I logged on this morning for the first time since early May... oops. :blush:

I'll be back with comments in a few hours... it'll take me a while to get through 27 pages... :rotfl: ;)

Hi Michelle!
I was wondering where you went! And how you were?! How is the new house? Hope you're well and thanks for checking in!!!:goodvibes

[Perkins5]

I really enjoyed your last trip report! Your upcoming trip sounds like so much fun-I wish that my mom and sister would travel places with me, but they are such homebodies! If it was up to me, I would be on the go all the time. Can't wait to hear more!!

[princess&her4princes]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Austin Riley Wuennenberg's family at this very difficult time.:hug: What a tragedy that this young man lost his life. RIP Austin.

[MomofCKJ]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Austin Riley Wuennenberg's family at this very difficult time.:hug: What a tragedy that this young man lost his life. RIP Austin.

Very, very sad story.

Allyson

[princess&her4princes]

I really enjoyed your last trip report! Your upcoming trip sounds like so much fun-I wish that my mom and sister would travel places with me, but they are such homebodies! If it was up to me, I would be on the go all the time. Can't wait to hear more!!

Hi!! Thank you SO much for reading!!! Aww, you can't get your Mom and Sis to go to Disney?!! I'll join you....no worries!!;) I'm with you, on the go all of the time!! Thanks for reading....stick around, hoping to post more a Disney update soon!! (hopefully when Cole naps!!):goodvibes

[catherines_mama]

Sounds like you had a great get-away. But I completely understand being glad to be home again. :)

[princess&her4princes]

Sounds like you had a great get-away. But I completely understand being glad to be home again. :)

We did...but like you said, there is no place like home....and getting everyone back into the groove of things is huge!! As you well know!!;)

[Lcaemom]

Hi Kristen

All caught up here...PHEW!!! I was starting to get this panicky feeling that I was so far behind. Feeling much better now!:thumbsup2 So, now that you're back do you feel like you're entering "full Disney mode?" You're getting so close!!! Sounds like you had a great time in NJ and Philly. Hope you get some sun! We have some up here today...not holding my breath that it will last for more than one day!?! Isn't this crazy???

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Kristen

All caught up here...PHEW!!! I was starting to get this panicky feeling that I was so far behind. Feeling much better now!:thumbsup2 So, now that you're back do you feel like you're entering "full Disney mode?" You're getting so close!!! Sounds like you had a great time in NJ and Philly. Hope you get some sun! We have some up here today...not holding my breath that it will last for more than one day!?! Isn't this crazy???

Hi Leighan!! Welcome back!!!:goodvibes I'm not in full Disney mode yet....but getting there.....need to start doing some more planning, I'm finding with me not traveling with the kids, it's not as exciting. Don't get me wrong, we're all excited, but not like the countdown daily with the boys and that sort, make sense?:confused3 I've got to get a countdown of some sort going for Mom and Jodi and get that excitement built now that I'm home for the rest of the Summer!! It will be here before I know it.....

Ugh, this weather!! This afternoon was nice and the next couple of days sound like they will be okay..I hope! I pray! I need beachtime with these kids!! LOL!!:rotfl:

[princess&her4princes]

Just for the record......:lmao:

67 days
5,788,800 seconds
96,480 minutes
1608 hours
9 weeks

It's really getting close now!!! 67 days!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!:dance3:

[brookelizabeth]

So glad you had a great trip!! :goodvibes

Just for the record......:lmao:

67 days
5,788,800 seconds
96,480 minutes
1608 hours
9 weeks

It's really getting close now!!! 67 days!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!:dance3:

It really is getting close! I feel like once you hit 60 it really starts to move. We are at 56 days right now. :yay:

[lazydoxy66]

I agree with Brook. Time just seems to speed up once you hit the 2 month mark. That's when I start to freak about what I need to get to complete my trip checklist. then I check it about 4 more times before I leave. Is that OCD? :confused3 :laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

Just for the record......:lmao:

67 days
5,788,800 seconds
96,480 minutes
1608 hours
9 weeks

It's really getting close now!!! 67 days!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!:dance3:

WOO HOO!! I love this game!! :laughing:

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Everyone!

TGIF! It's another sunny day here in MA, so I don't have time to post really today, but I see more rain in our future (UGH!) so there will be time to post some real Disney posts soon!! Stay tuned! I just wanted to wish everyone a nice weekend while I had a minute!!

I'm still working on the night before the trip with my Mom. Thanks for your great ideas, I'm researching those and some other park and ride hotels near Logan to see the price difference. I'm hoping to have those ironed out this weekend, I'm just waiting to get Mom's input there.

I have also sent a list of "necessities" for Jodi to bring. Since she is driving from SC to POP, we can have her haul some things so we don't need to. Most important is my BED!!!:cloud9: I have told them that I will be the one to sleep on the air mattress so we all have our own space after a long day together,but I'm counting on Jodi bringing that up for me. Along with a case of water, some snacks, maybe some quick breakfast foods to take on our way out, that sort. Can you think of anything that I wouldn't think of?

On my agenda shortly is shoes...do I get a new pair of crocs? keens? sneaks? ahhh!!! , park bag...starting to question my VB purchase (LL, you wouldn't have any idea on this, would you? LOL!!)...is it big enough? too big? Ahhh!! After all, it's just me I need to worry about (imagine that?!!:cloud9:) so I don't need that much...I don't think.....camera, chapstick, wallet, gum, poncho, sunscreen.....what else?

Okay, off to play with the boys...it's too nice to be in!! Have a great weekend and I'll write again soon!!:goodvibes

[miprender]

:cool1: Two days of sunshine :goodvibes:thumbsup2:worship:

I bet you cant wait to September just to see the sun for longer than a day or two:lmao:

For those of you not in the New England area it has rained almost everyday for the past few months.:sick: I actually think the last time I really enjoyed the sun was in April down in Disney

[Lady Lallie]

I didn't even get to enjoy the sun in Disney in May! :laughing:

I am so over the rain we have been having. I have been counting down the mniutes today at work so I can get out there in the NICE sunshine!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

I can't think of anything else you have forgotten for Jodi to bring.

What bag did you end up buying? I am sure it will be just fine for you! :thumbsup2

[princess&her4princes]

:cool1: Two days of sunshine :goodvibes:thumbsup2:worship:

I bet you cant wait to September just to see the sun for longer than a day or two:lmao:

For those of you not in the New England area it has rained almost everyday for the past few months.:sick: I actually think the last time I really enjoyed the sun was in April down in Disney

You're SO right!!! I better not get use to this...lol!!! It's been crazy this year!!! Hoping it's here to stay!!!:cloud9:

[princess&her4princes]

I didn't even get to enjoy the sun in Disney in May! :laughing:

I am so over the rain we have been having. I have been counting down the mniutes today at work so I can get out there in the NICE sunshine!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

I can't think of anything else you have forgotten for Jodi to bring.

What bag did you end up buying? I am sure it will be just fine for you! :thumbsup2

I know, poor, LL!! What a shame...let's hope our September trips will be SUN filled for both of us!!!!:cloud9:

This Summer has stunk weather wise, I was sooo happy to be on the beach this a.m I hope you got to enjoy some of it today...it was just the most perfect day! Let's hope the weekend is similiar!!!!:thumbsup2

I ended up buying the mini hipster!

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww50/princessher4princes/vbkennsington.jpg

I'm thinking it's going to be too small...thoughts?!!:confused3

Thanks LL, afterall, you're the bag expert at this point!!:laughing:

[Lady Lallie]

I think the hipster is too small for me. I really like the size of the mailbag but you might thing that is too big for you. I dunno. How large is your camera? I say the smaller the better while fitting all of your stuff. :confused3

[princess&her4princes]

I think the hipster is too small for me. I really like the size of the mailbag but you might thing that is too big for you. I dunno. How large is your camera? I say the smaller the better while fitting all of your stuff. :confused3

Hmmm....thanks! I'm going to take a look at their website, Todd is going to kill me! I guess I'll try and fit things in and go from there, I'm with you, the smaller the better fitting everything....it just seem SO tiny!!!:rolleyes1 I was thinking about getting one of their backpacks.....hmm, my wheels are spinning......:rolleyes:

[brookelizabeth]

I don't have any Vera advice...unfortunately. :rolleyes: LL is the Queen of Bags though! I have read the hipster is pretty good for most people though, not sure on the mini-hipster.

[melimel2100]

FYI I use the mini-hipster for Disney and it's fine...I used to be a pack mule with a backpack and I am only dealing with myself LOL...

[melimel2100]

I take it back, I use the Hipster (regular size) and it's more then fine! I have one if you want to see it in person (gives us a good reason to see each other LOL)...good thing Kelly corrected me!

[dvcmember00]

I used the hipster (not mini-hipster) on my last trip in January, and it was great for the plane and great for Disney. Big enough for my BlackBerry, wallet, camera, and a few other random things and could still zip up!

[princess&her4princes]

I don't have any Vera advice...unfortunately. :rolleyes: LL is the Queen of Bags though! I have read the hipster is pretty good for most people though, not sure on the mini-hipster.

Thanks Brook! LL is the master of bags, i'm going to have to check out her advice on the mailbag or maybe the hipster....I'll keep you posted!!

FYI I use the mini-hipster for Disney and it's fine...I used to be a pack mule with a backpack and I am only dealing with myself LOL...

I take it back, I use the Hipster (regular size) and it's more then fine! I have one if you want to see it in person (gives us a good reason to see each other LOL)...good thing Kelly corrected me!

Thanks Mel! Do you have a lot more room in the hipster? It seems big to me, but maybe not.....going to VB site now...thanks! And btw, we don't need an excuse to see each other, we just need to schedule something!!!! Hint, hint! LOL!!:laughing:

I used the hipster (not mini-hipster) on my last trip in January, and it was great for the plane and great for Disney. Big enough for my BlackBerry, wallet, camera, and a few other random things and could still zip up!

Thanks Kelly!!! Going to check out VB now.......stay tuned!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

So I made the BIG decision and with Todd's consent, I bought ANOTHER VB bag!:rolleyes1 They are addicting!!!! I'm excited though, I think this will work out just fine for me! I hope so anyways since I told Todd this was it.....

I ended up with a Backsack in Rasberry fizz, I thought it was a fun pattern and color for a fun vacaction (not to mention on SALE!!)...here it is!

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww50/princessher4princes/RasberryfizzVB.png

What do you think? I think it will be nice to be hands free, not have something across my chest and neck and it cinches up nicely so I don't have to worry about losing anything. Plus it's got a few pockets too, so that will be nice, too. We had a 'freebie' bag in a similiar style so I had Todd try it on (what a good sport! :laughing:) and it seemed like it would work just fine.:thumbsup2

One more thing done....2 months 2 days (almost 1 day!!)...woohoo!!!!:dance3:

[Lynn5700]

OOOOH I love it! YAY for a Vera lol. We are all addicted to them lol!

WOO HOO!! The next 2 months will fly by!

[princess&her4princes]

OOOOH I love it! YAY for a Vera lol. We are all addicted to them lol!

WOO HOO!! The next 2 months will fly by!

Thanks Lynn, it's cute, isn't it?!!:cutie: They are SO addicting aren't they?

WOO HOO is right....2 months, 1 days!!!:banana: I can't believe it's that close already!!!!!! I feel like I should be doing more....but can't figure out what!! LOL!!:laughing:

[Lcaemom]

I LOOOOVE VB!!! Great choice...love the bag you chose! Looks like it will work out great...cute, yet so practical. Can you imagine hands free?!? No stroller, no sippy cups...I know it'll be hard not to miss the boys...but, can you even imagine this?!? Hands free for a few days!!!!! WOW!!

[princess&her4princes]

I LOOOOVE VB!!! Great choice...love the bag you chose! Looks like it will work out great...cute, yet so practical. Can you imagine hands free?!? No stroller, no sippy cups...I know it'll be hard not to miss the boys...but, can you even imagine this?!? Hands free for a few days!!!!! WOW!!

Thanks Leighan!! It's so cute, isn't it? I just hope that when I put everything in it, it's as cute and comfy as I'm planning on it being!! LOL!!:laughing: It will have to be...Todd will kill me!!:eek:

I know!! What will I do with my hands free?!!! WOW...I still can't even imagine it, I"ve been a Mommy too long now. I feel weird walking in the mall alone,let alone going for 5 days without someone needing me/me holding them/their stuff/etal!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! It's exciting (and kinda scary too for me...does that even make sense?!!)!!!:yay:

[ladybugmom]

I LOVE your new VB bag!! That pattern is one of my favs--my mom is getting me the large duffle for my birthday in the Raspberry Fizz. It will be great for your trip!

[brookelizabeth]

That bag is so cute! I love the pattern! It looks like it will be a perfect choice - holds a lot, but keeps the hands free.

I cannot imagine being alone and not having 20 bags at bag check....I agree-in one way it will be completely freeing and exciting, and in another completely bizarre and scary!

[JenAusty]

ohhh I like that bag! The colors are very fun! :) Someday I will buy one.. I love them so much but for some reason it always slips my mind. I thought it was funny how many people had these bags at disney- they are almost as common as crocs! hehe

[princess&her4princes]

:wizard::cool1:2 months from today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::yay:

[princess&her4princes]

I LOVE your new VB bag!! That pattern is one of my favs--my mom is getting me the large duffle for my birthday in the Raspberry Fizz. It will be great for your trip!

Thanks Becky! I can't wait to get it!! I've never seen the pattern in person, so I'm glad to hear that you like it. Ooo..the duffle, how nice!!! They are having some GREAT sales online right now....it was hard to choose!!

That bag is so cute! I love the pattern! It looks like it will be a perfect choice - holds a lot, but keeps the hands free.

I cannot imagine being alone and not having 20 bags at bag check....I agree-in one way it will be completely freeing and exciting, and in another completely bizarre and scary!

I know Brook, glad it's not just me!! I've been a Mommy for almost 7 years now....it's going to be very strange. I'm sure it will take me a day or two and I'll get use to it. It will be good for all of us...or at least that's what I keep telling myself! lol! When I think about leaving them I get so nervous and guilty feeling....and then the thoughts of when I see the castle, Mickey, Buzz and Woody for the first time without the boys will probably kill me. Not to mention, the boys just asked the other day when we'll go again.....:scared1: How can I tell them "Mommy is going in September, not sure when you will again!!" UGH!!!!!!!!

ohhh I like that bag! The colors are very fun! :) Someday I will buy one.. I love them so much but for some reason it always slips my mind. I thought it was funny how many people had these bags at disney- they are almost as common as crocs! hehe

Thanks Jen, they are having some great sales on the site right now.....check them out, if you're interested in getting one anyways. I picked up some great Christmas presents there, too!!!

[Lady Lallie]

I don't know how I missed the bag purchase post! :scared1:

I love it! I love the Raspberry Fizz, it's so pretty, perfect for a vacation!

[If U Had Wings]

I love the pattern of that Vera bag. Very Cute!

[MeMom]

I ended up with a Backsack in Rasberry fizz, I thought it was a fun pattern and color for a fun vacaction (not to mention on SALE!!)...here it is!

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww50/princessher4princes/RasberryfizzVB.png



Very cute! I hope it works perfectly.
Sale is alway good, too! :thumbsup2


:wizard::cool1:2 months from today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::yay:

Congratulations!!! :cool1:
We'll be there next Saturday, and everyone in the bunch is so ready for some fun and relaxation.

[joelp]

:wizard::cool1:2 months from today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::yay:

:dance3:

I'm getting to that point, too ... soon ...!! :yay:

[Lcaemom]

Thanks Leighan!! It's so cute, isn't it? I just hope that when I put everything in it, it's as cute and comfy as I'm planning on it being!! LOL!!:laughing: It will have to be...Todd will kill me!!:eek:

I know!! What will I do with my hands free?!!! WOW...I still can't even imagine it, I"ve been a Mommy too long now. I feel weird walking in the mall alone,let alone going for 5 days without someone needing me/me holding them/their stuff/etal!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! It's exciting (and kinda scary too for me...does that even make sense?!!)!!!:yay:

LOL, Kristen...of course it makes sense! Hard to even imagine life before kids...that hands free-life! You'll enjoy it...by the time you start to miss it, you'll be on your way home...and looking so forward to having your "hands full" again.:love:

[princess&her4princes]

WOW!!!!!!!! :eek:I just noticed I have 7400 views on my PTR!!!:woohoo: If you are lurking, I'd love to hear from you!! Thanks for reading everyone!!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

I don't know how I missed the bag purchase post! :scared1:

I love it! I love the Raspberry Fizz, it's so pretty, perfect for a vacation!
I was wondering where you were, LL!!;)

I love the pattern of that Vera bag. Very Cute!

Cute huh? Thanks!! :)

Very cute! I hope it works perfectly.
Sale is alway good, too! :thumbsup2




Congratulations!!! :cool1:
We'll be there next Saturday, and everyone in the bunch is so ready for some fun and relaxation.

I hope so, too, MeMom, it was my last bag purchase for this trip!! LOL!!:laughing: Yay for next Saturday!!!! :cool1: Are you doing a PTR? I missed it if so....

:dance3:

I'm getting to that point, too ... soon ...!! :yay:

We are on serious countdown Joelp!!!:banana:

LOL, Kristen...of course it makes sense! Hard to even imagine life before kids...that hands free-life! You'll enjoy it...by the time you start to miss it, you'll be on your way home...and looking so forward to having your "hands full" again.:love:

Glad you understand Leighan!!!:cutie: You're so right!!!!:goodvibes

[MeMom]

I hope so, too, MeMom, it was my last bag purchase for this trip!! LOL!!:laughing: Yay for next Saturday!!!! :cool1: Are you doing a PTR? I missed it if so....


I haven't put it in my signature yet, but it's been going for a couple of weeks weeks. Look for Brooklynn Takes Bella to Meet Cinderella by Brooklynnsmommy (Jill). She made a countdown calendar with pictures of Brooklynn from past trips and is showing those every morning as we count the days away. :)

[princess&her4princes]

Morning!

A couple of people posted this on DIS already, but if you haven't seen it, I wanted to share it with you all. What a fun family!! My boys and I watched this again this a.m and they were dancing around with it, they loved it. It actually made me tear up....I may need to start convincing Todd to plan another family vacation soon!!!:cloud9:

Check it out and have a MAGICAL day!!!:wizard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOJ9HMkgAE

[brookelizabeth]

When I watched it yesterday I teared up too! :goodvibes When Henry wakes up I'm going to watch it with him-I think he'll LOVE it.

[princess&her4princes]

When I watched it yesterday I teared up too! :goodvibes When Henry wakes up I'm going to watch it with him-I think he'll LOVE it.

He will LOVE it....what a great family!! I'm glad I wasn't the only one tearing up!! It's what it's all about though!! They captured it well!!!:thumbsup2 Have a great day, Brook!!:goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

Thanks for posting that video Kristen! That was fantastic, it brought a big huge smile to my face! What a fun family :goodvibes

[PookieB]

:wizard::cool1:2 months from today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::yay:

Woo hoo!!! Happy dance for you! :dance3::yay::woohoo::woohoo::cheer2::cool1:

Very pretty bag. I've been going back and forth on getting a VB bag. I don't own one yet. DH is happy they are cheaper than my coach bags. ;) http://www.verabradley.com/App_Common/Images/Colors/Signature/Puccini_Signature.jpg I love the Puccini pattern but I can't decide between Libby, Olivia or the Hipster. :confused3

[pmama]

Aw, that video is sooo precious.:cloud9:

What an amazing job they did putting it all together and yes, they are very talented.

[princess&her4princes]

Thanks for posting that video Kristen! That was fantastic, it brought a big huge smile to my face! What a fun family :goodvibes

Glad you enjoyed it!! It was so much fun to watch!!! They know how to live life!!!:)

Woo hoo!!! Happy dance for you! :dance3::yay::woohoo::woohoo::cheer2::cool1:

Very pretty bag. I've been going back and forth on getting a VB bag. I don't own one yet. DH is happy they are cheaper than my coach bags. ;) http://www.verabradley.com/App_Common/Images/Colors/Signature/Puccini_Signature.jpg I love the Puccini pattern but I can't decide between Libby, Olivia or the Hipster. :confused3

Thanks for the happy dance!!!:banana: I know, Todd is happy about that, too, I have one Coach bag and now a couple (shhh!) VB bags. Love the pattern you picked out, did you see the sale online? They have some great ones for cheap!!! A lot of DIS'ers use the hipster....so maybe that one??:confused3 You'll have to let me know what you pick out. Mine should be here tomorrow! I can't wait!!!:cloud9:

Aw, that video is sooo precious.:cloud9:

What an amazing job they did putting it all together and yes, they are very talented.

It was fun, wasn't it? What a great keepsake of their vacation for years to come for them!! It was nice of them to share with all of us, too!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

OT, just curious, do any of you do the Disney Movie Club? I've looked at it a couple of times but haven't decided if it's worth it yet. Got a great deal in my email today....would love to hear your thoughts!!!

[2xcited2sleep]

I loved that video too. I'd be embarrassed to tell you how many times I've watched it. :blush: But it's just so adorable and I can't stop smiling when I watch it!

Sorry no info/opinion on the Movie Club. I'm not a big movie watcher. :confused3 But I'm all for a great deal!!

[princess&her4princes]

I loved that video too. I'd be embarrassed to tell you how many times I've watched it. :blush: But it's just so adorable and I can't stop smiling when I watch it!

Sorry no info/opinion on the Movie Club. I'm not a big movie watcher. :confused3 But I'm all for a great deal!!

Me too, C!! LOL!!:laughing: It's so great!!! The boys wanted to see it again and again this a.m. and kept seeing new things "we did last time"....and loved singing to it, too!!

Sorry I haven't been over to your PTR in a bit....heading over now....hope you're well!!:goodvibes

[joelp]

OT, just curious, do any of you do the Disney Movie Club? I've looked at it a couple of times but haven't decided if it's worth it yet. Got a great deal in my email today....would love to hear your thoughts!!!

I do! I do! :rotfl:

I haven't done any calculations to see if it's "worth" it ... But once you meet the enrollment criteria and become a "VIP", there's Buy 1 - Get 50/60% of all other type deals, so that will save some $$ (especially on sets) ... and there's "exclusive" DVDs, pins, and other stuff you can only get through the club.

Unless you run out and buy the DVDs the week they are issued and are usually on sale, I don't think you will end up spending more than you would for normal or "normal sale" prices ... And I think you can save on Blu-Ray DVDs (but I don't buy them ...)

[princess&her4princes]

I do! I do! :rotfl:

I haven't done any calculations to see if it's "worth" it ... But once you meet the enrollment criteria and become a "VIP", there's Buy 1 - Get 50/60% of all other type deals, so that will save some $$ (especially on sets) ... and there's "exclusive" DVDs, pins, and other stuff you can only get through the club.

Unless you run out and buy the DVDs the week they are issued and are usually on sale, I don't think you will end up spending more than you would for normal or "normal sale" prices ... And I think you can save on Blu-Ray DVDs (but I don't buy them ...)

Thanks for the info!!:goodvibes I just joined!! I figured it's worth it, we're going to buy them anyways, right? LOL!!:laughing: They had a great deal and this is what I ended up buying....none of which we have seen, so this will be fun!!:yay:

Bolt

Bedtime Stories

Snow Buddies

Remember The Titans: Director's Cut

Space Buddies

The Haunted Mansion

[Lady Lallie]

I do the Disney Movie Club. I still have one more movie to buy until I fulfill my membership but I love it. I like that they have some hard to find movies on there and the collections are great too. I bought Season 1 and 2 of Ducktales awhile back for super cheap!

[princess&her4princes]

I do the Disney Movie Club. I still have one more movie to buy until I fulfill my membership but I love it. I like that they have some hard to find movies on there and the collections are great too. I bought Season 1 and 2 of Ducktales awhile back for super cheap!

Ducktales!! I forgot about that show!! LOVE it!! Yay, so glad I joined!!!!:banana:

[Lady Lallie]

Ducktales!! I forgot about that show!! LOVE it!! Yay, so glad I joined!!!!:banana:

I bet your boys would LOVE Ducktales! WOO OOH! :lmao:

[joelp]

Bolt (especially if you have a dog - and Rhino rocks!!) and Bedtime Stories are both very good ... :thumbsup2

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg424/joelpwdw/WDWDec10/image207.jpg


[just hijacked your PTR for a moment ... pirate: ... :rotfl:]


Haunted Mansion can be scary - so be careful watching it with the little ones ... it's funny and "serious" (and I don't think the movie really parrallels the "attraction story" all that well ...)

No comment on the "Buddies" or Duck Tales - but I think I've also seen Darkwing Duck available!! :woohoo:

We just watched Swiss Family Robinson - now the DD wants a treehouse like that in our backyard!! (she'll have to settle for the one at WDW ...)

Have a great day!

[Lynn5700]

That video is so precious!!

Just want to pop in and say hi!

[princess&her4princes]

That video is so precious!!

Just want to pop in and say hi!

Hi Lynn!! Thanks for saying hi!! Have a great day!!!:hug:

[princess&her4princes]

Bolt (especially if you have a dog - and Rhino rocks!!) and Bedtime Stories are both very good ... :thumbsup2

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg424/joelpwdw/WDWDec10/image207.jpg


[just hijacked your PTR for a moment ... pirate: ... :rotfl:]


Haunted Mansion can be scary - so be careful watching it with the little ones ... it's funny and "serious" (and I don't think the movie really parrallels the "attraction story" all that well ...)

No comment on the "Buddies" or Duck Tales - but I think I've also seen Darkwing Duck available!! :woohoo:

We just watched Swiss Family Robinson - now the DD wants a treehouse like that in our backyard!! (she'll have to settle for the one at WDW ...)

Have a great day!

Thanks for the reviews!! I love that pic of Danielle with Bolt!! Too cute!:cutie: HM is for us to watch and the Titans movie too, so thanks for the heads up on that, too. Swiss Family Robinson! Fun....can't wait to see what else they have!!!!:yay:

[miprender]

I have been a DMC member for a long time. :thumbsup2

My kids love the Haunted Mansion movie, however they wouldnt go on the ride itself because they thought things in the movie were going to happen to them.:rotfl:

They now want me to buy the Tower of Terror movie after DD rode that ride.

[ladybugmom]

I just LOVE that video!! My girls and I have watched it sooo many times! I even posted it on my Facebook page! :cool1:

[princess&her4princes]

*This was just posted on my Comcast home page!* I'm praying that everyone is alright!!!:hug:


"Disney World bus crash hurts 12 at Fla. theme park
1 hour ago

ORLANDO, Fla. — Officials say two buses have collided at Walt Disney World, leaving a dozen visitors with minor injuries.

A Florida Highway Patrol report says one Disney bus rear-ended another Thursday afternoon. About 50 people were on both buses. The 12 injured passengers were taken to four nearby hospitals for treatment.

The accident comes 11 days after 21-year-old monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg died when another train accidentally backed into his train at the sprawling Orlando resort.

The park's vast transit system shuttles thousands of visitors around the attraction each day."

[lazydoxy66]

I just saw it posted on another thread. This is not good for WDW at all. The article I read said that the injuries were minor. Let's hope so.

I love the color of the VB bag. I'm glad you are excited about getting it. You'll have to let us all know how well it works for you at the parks.

[princess&her4princes]

TGIF everyone!!:wizard:

A quick Disney update, I got an email from Delta this a.m. with a flight change, I was scared to open it, since our trip is so short to begin with and was happily surprised to see they didn't change it much. Let's hope it stays this way!!!! We were originally taking off from Boston at 7 a.m and now it's 7:10 a.m and we get in earlier!!:cool1: And on the flip side, we're now leaving about 1/2 hour earlier than we were, so that shouldn't effect us, too much, I hope!!:confused3

Okay, off to beach since it's another beautiful day here in MA, I hope you're all well and will try and post more of an update this weekend, thanks again for reading!!!!:goodvibes

[If U Had Wings]

That's not too bad of a change. It's always scary when they start changing your times around. The half hour should'nt be too much of a factor at the end.

[princess&her4princes]

That's not too bad of a change. It's always scary when they start changing your times around. The half hour should'nt be too much of a factor at the end.

No, not at all, it could have been a lot worse. I'm just afraid they will keep playing with my times!!!:sad2: That happened last time and it cut our trip a bit short...oh well, what can you do? Hope for the best is pretty much all!!:)

[princess&her4princes]

I just saw it posted on another thread. This is not good for WDW at all. The article I read said that the injuries were minor. Let's hope so.

I love the color of the VB bag. I'm glad you are excited about getting it. You'll have to let us all know how well it works for you at the parks.

I love my new bag, it came yesterday afternoon and it's adorable!! I haven't filled it yet, but it's the perfect size and I think it's going to work out just fine!!:thumbsup2

[princess&her4princes]

I have been a DMC member for a long time. :thumbsup2

My kids love the Haunted Mansion movie, however they wouldnt go on the ride itself because they thought things in the movie were going to happen to them.:rotfl:

They now want me to buy the Tower of Terror movie after DD rode that ride.

Too funny about the HM Movie and the kids!:lmao: I don't blame them though!! Never heard of the Tower of Terror movies! Hmm, something to look into...although, I'm not a big ToT fan....that's one ride I can do with out!!!

I just LOVE that video!! My girls and I have watched it sooo many times! I even posted it on my Facebook page! :cool1:

Wasn't it SO cute!!!:cutie:

[MomofCKJ]

TGIF everyone!!:wizard:

A quick Disney update, I got an email from Delta this a.m. with a flight change, I was scared to open it, since our trip is so short to begin with and was happily surprised to see they didn't change it much. Let's hope it stays this way!!!! We were originally taking off from Boston at 7 a.m and now it's 7:10 a.m and we get in earlier!!:cool1: And on the flip side, we're now leaving about 1/2 hour earlier than we were, so that shouldn't effect us, too much, I hope!!:confused3

Okay, off to beach since it's another beautiful day here in MA, I hope you're all well and will try and post more of an update this weekend, thanks again for reading!!!!:goodvibes
I don't think I've ever flown Delta without a multitude of time changes. Be sure to check on your seats. My experience was whenever they changed the time I lost my seats. Frustrating.

Yes it was a beauty of a day in MA today! About time!:woohoo:

Allyson

[2xcited2sleep]

Woo- close call. Glad the changes were only by a matter of minutes. I got another change email too but thankfully it was the same type of change as opposed to the last one I got! :scared:

Hope you're enjoying the great weather we're finally having this weekend!! :)

[brookelizabeth]

Did you, or anyone else, ever hear any follow up on the bus crash story? Was everyone OK?

Don't you just hate those flight change emails! I got one for our NWA flight (now owned by Delta) the other day and it had me worried...thankfully it was not much of a change either.

[ladybugmom]

I love my new bag, it came yesterday afternoon and it's adorable!! I haven't filled it yet, but it's the perfect size and I think it's going to work out just fine!!:thumbsup2

YAY!! Glad you're pleased with your new VB!!

[princess&her4princes]

Good Morning, Good Morning...:wizard:

Just a quick update to say 56 more days! It's really flying by now!!:banana: I'm PROMISING an update of some sort this afternoon, the weather here in MA has been incredible this past week, the boys and I have been beaching it since we're ALL happier there. There is something for all of us to do and I even get to relax some...imagine that with three little boys!!!:cloud9: We're packing our bags now to head back to the beach this morning, stay for lunch and get home in time for Cole's nap...until then...have a great day!!!!:goodvibes

[joelp]

Good Morning, Good Morning...:wizard:

Just a quick update to say
56 more days


"56 Days" still sounds like a lot ... make it "2 months - 6 days" ... everything's in single digits!! :lmao:

You're off to the beach ... :yay:

... and I'm off to the dentist ... :sad2:

[JenAusty]

I'm glad your flight wasn't changed much. I hate when they do that- don't they understand that we have plans and we picked that time for a reason. hehe I don't know if you remember but I had to cancel my flight and rebook with someone else to get the time I needed. Also, YAY for 56 days! :banana:

[princess&her4princes]

Did you, or anyone else, ever hear any follow up on the bus crash story? Was everyone OK?

Don't you just hate those flight change emails! I got one for our NWA flight (now owned by Delta) the other day and it had me worried...thankfully it was not much of a change either.

Hi Brook,
I haven't heard anymore about the bus crash, originally I heard that it was minor injuries...so hopefully that was the case. Kinda scary how many accidents have happened recently there...:sad2:


"56 Days" still sounds like a lot ... make it "2 months - 6 days" ... everything's in single digits!! :lmao:

You're off to the beach ... :yay:

... and I'm off to the dentist ... :sad2:

Awww, come on Joelp, it's not that bad....almost 55 days...woohoo!!:banana:

I'm glad your flight wasn't changed much. I hate when they do that- don't they understand that we have plans and we picked that time for a reason. hehe I don't know if you remember but I had to cancel my flight and rebook with someone else to get the time I needed. Also, YAY for 56 days! :banana:

Thank goodness it wasn't changed too much...I hope that it stays this way....I do remember your rebook, hopefully that won't happen here!! I'm on countdown....:yay:

[pmama]

The flight change happened to us too on our 2008 trip to WDW. I had to cancel our res. for HDDR but luckily was able to snab them on another date.:thumbsup2 Your trip really is approaching fast. Can't wait to hear all about it.:cool1:

[LaurenMic]

Hi Kristen!! I have been trying to post on your PTR for ages now but for some reason it wasn't letting me and I was getting so frustrated! Haha yay I can finally get in touch with you! Hope you had fun at the beach with the boys!

You are getting so close to your trip, you must be SO excited! I hate getting those letters from Delta saying the flight is changed, they are so scary to open. We got 5 altogether for our trip in June. Hopefully your times don't stray too far from what you originally had planned!

Happy Summer :cutie:

[brookelizabeth]

Enjoy those nice days!!!! Just post whenever you can, don't worry about it, we'll still be here. :goodvibes Anxiously awaiting to live vicariously through your trip plans! :yay:

Really, summer can be so short, can't it? I am finding it hard to believe Minnesota only has about 2 months left of warm weather. I'm DREADING the fall-and it's my favorite season!! This summer has hardly gotten hot here, so I am ALL ABOUT taking advantage while you can! I hope the beach was great!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Brook,
I haven't heard anymore about the bus crash, originally I heard that it was minor injuries...so hopefully that was the case. Kinda scary how many accidents have happened recently there...:sad2:

That is what I heard too. I am sure if it was more serious we would have heard more details. It is scary about all the accidents! It was like one week and one awful news story after another. Hopefully that will come to an end and all we'll hear are pixie dust stories now again!

[princess&her4princes]

oops!

[princess&her4princes]

The flight change happened to us too on our 2008 trip to WDW. I had to cancel our res. for HDDR but luckily was able to snab them on another date.:thumbsup2 Your trip really is approaching fast. Can't wait to hear all about it.:cool1:

I really hope they don't change it again..its just right right now...so any changes could really mess things up! Don't these airlines know we book times that are convenient to us? LOL!!;)

Hi Kristen!! I have been trying to post on your PTR for ages now but for some reason it wasn't letting me and I was getting so frustrated! Haha yay I can finally get in touch with you! Hope you had fun at the beach with the boys!

You are getting so close to your trip, you must be SO excited! I hate getting those letters from Delta saying the flight is changed, they are so scary to open. We got 5 altogether for our trip in June. Hopefully your times don't stray too far from what you originally had planned!

Happy Summer :cutie:

Hi Lauren! I missed you!!! Hope you're well and having a nice Summer, too!!! It's so weird, cause I got a message not allowing me on your PTR, too!!:confused3

Enjoy those nice days!!!! Just post whenever you can, don't worry about it, we'll still be here. :goodvibes Anxiously awaiting to live vicariously through your trip plans! :yay:

Really, summer can be so short, can't it? I am finding it hard to believe Minnesota only has about 2 months left of warm weather. I'm DREADING the fall-and it's my favorite season!! This summer has hardly gotten hot here, so I am ALL ABOUT taking advantage while you can! I hope the beach was great!!!!!!!!!!!



That is what I heard too. I am sure if it was more serious we would have heard more details. It is scary about all the accidents! It was like one week and one awful news story after another. Hopefully that will come to an end and all we'll hear are pixie dust stories now again!

Thanks Brook!! Summer is soo short and since we had such a lousy start, we're really trying to take advantage of our beach days while we have them!!:thumbsup2 We're so lucky to live only a mile or two from it, so while we can, we're out there and loving it!! And all three boys can find something to do and have fun for HOURS and I even get to sit some myself and enjoy...imagine that?!!:confused3 LOL!!:rotfl:

I think you're right, we would have heard more if something more happened in that accident, thankfully it seems like only minor issues but I'm with you....I'm ready for some more pixie dust stories and less accidents at our favorite place!!!:wizard:

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Everyone!!

I'm working on our plan of attack as we speak here....this week has been crazy for me....we were on the beach Monday, yesterday is POURED all day long so we did the free movie at the theatre with friends and some school shopping at Old Navy ( boys jeans for $6.99! Had to get them!!) and this a.m I had plans for the beach but my good friend/neighbor called and she was in labor (:goodvibes), so I took her little ones about 6:30 this morning so she could head to the hospital with her hubby...still no word on the baby yet, it's her third too, so it's been very exciting!!:banana:

My Mom is still going back and forth with me on the whole getting to Boston and back deal...it's starting to make me nutty....let's just decide something already!! LOL!!:rotfl:

My sister, Jodi, is in a boot (Brook, sound familiar?) and has been the last month or so, she had surgery last Spring on it and it was doing better but now she's having issues again....I hope they clear up before out trip!!:hug: Between Moms' back and Jodi's foot, I may need to get a double wheelchair!!:lmao: Oh well,we're still going to WDW!!

I've been slacking some on my running but started again full force....more like wogging though since my shins are still giving me issues when I run!:guilty: It feels good to be back in the swing of things....I'm doing about 2 miles a day and loving it!!!!

My next 'update' will start my day one plans...stay tuned!!:cloud9:

[Lynn5700]

Hey!! Glad you're getting back into your running!! I know you will do great.

Can't wait to hear your plans!

[princess&her4princes]

Hey!! Glad you're getting back into your running!! I know you will do great.

Can't wait to hear your plans!

Thanks Lynn, it feels good to back in swing of running again. I've been doing it off and on since my 5K but not on a good schedule. So now i'm doing 2 miles a day (this week, anyways...) and I feel so much better! Looking for my next 5K....yay!!:yay:

[MomofCKJ]

Good for you getting out there and getting your steps in! I find getting out the door some days is the hardest part!

Allyson

[princess&her4princes]

:confused3Good for you getting out there and getting your steps in! I find getting out the door some days is the hardest part!

Allyson

It's SO true....just getting to it is the hardest part, but once you do...it feels soo good!!:thumbsup2 Are you still into it?

[MomofCKJ]

Yes, ran this morning as a matter of fact! :thumbsup2 I am doing the Tufts
10K in Boston in October with a friend of mine. Needed to have something on the calendar to work towards!

Allyson

[princess&her4princes]

Yes, ran this morning as a matter of fact! :thumbsup2 I am doing the Tufts
10K in Boston in October with a friend of mine. Needed to have something on the calendar to work towards!

Allyson

Yay you!!!:yay: I'm looking to sign up for my next 5K for the same reason...something to work towards....good luck with your race in October!!!:thumbsup2

[catherines_mama]

Great to get caught up with you! Sounds like things are moving forward - wow its coming up isn't it! SO EXCITING!

How fun about best friends baby! My BFF is due 8/18 and when she goes into labor, I get the other baby (18mos) while they are at the hospital. I watched Ali (her daughter) be born and it was wonderful. But I'm more than happy to stay home and help keep Ali while they have this one.

Can't wait to hear Day 1 plans :)

[brookelizabeth]

The thought of a double wheelchair cracked me up! :rotfl2: Just when you thought you could get away from PUSHING something at WDW. :rolleyes:

I do hope your sister can get out of the boot! It would be a big downer to have to deal with that....

I'm glad to read you are getting back into your running. I miss my long walks...just going around the block with this boot is exhausting!

[Dancegrl624]

That's so great you started running again. Running is definately not for me (horrible shin splints), but my older sis started running this year. I think she's done 3 or 4 5k's this summer! She's doing another one tomorrow. Her in-laws are huge runners (done a few marathons), so they kind of inspired her. I'll just stick to watching from the sidelines!

[LaurenMic]

Awww I missed you too Kristen! Why are the boards keeping us apart lol?! That's so strange that you couldn't post on my thread either. I started my TR, maybe it will let you post on there, links in my siggy!!

I hope that your sis and mom will be ok for Disney. But either way like you said you are in Disney so you will have a great time :goodvibes I hope your shins start to feel better! Yay for getting back into running!!

[LaurenMic]

Oh never mind I just went over to my TR and saw that you already found it and posted! Yay haha woo hoo thanks for reading :banana:

[princess&her4princes]

Hi guys!
Super bogged down this week, I hope to update soon!! Studying for my exam on Saturday.wish me luck! Will write soon, I promise!! I'm talking to Jodi on Wednesday about things and Mom, too! Thinking of you all!!

Btw, please check this out, I think it's worth "signing"....

http://www.petitiononline.com/austin09/

Thanks!!
Kristen

ps- look how close my castle is getting in my ticker!!!!!! WOOHOO!:woohoo:

[MomofCKJ]

Look at that ticker go! :thumbsup2

And thanks for the heads up on the petition, I did sign.

GL on your upcoming test!

Allyson

[lazydoxy66]

Kristen,
I am glad you are doing well. Summer is always a busy time. Keep up the good work on running/wogging.

[princess&her4princes]

Great to get caught up with you! Sounds like things are moving forward - wow its coming up isn't it! SO EXCITING!

How fun about best friends baby! My BFF is due 8/18 and when she goes into labor, I get the other baby (18mos) while they are at the hospital. I watched Ali (her daughter) be born and it was wonderful. But I'm more than happy to stay home and help keep Ali while they have this one.

Can't wait to hear Day 1 plans :)

It's SO exciting when a new baby is born!! Benjamin Charles was 6 lbs. 12 oz. and everyone is doing so well. He's adorable with a full head of black hair...too cute!! And my friend is doing great, doesn't even look like she had a baby!!! I hope your friend is hanging in there..it's getting close!!!!

The thought of a double wheelchair cracked me up! :rotfl2: Just when you thought you could get away from PUSHING something at WDW. :rolleyes:

I do hope your sister can get out of the boot! It would be a big downer to have to deal with that....

I'm glad to read you are getting back into your running. I miss my long walks...just going around the block with this boot is exhausting!

Thanks Brook...I have to laugh about it, too!! Trust me, I had the same though of me pushing my Mom & my sister instead of the boys this trip!! LOL!!:laughing: My sister is now in a air something or other?:confused3 How are you holding up with your boot?

I did 11 miles last week running/wogging, I impressed myself!!! It's SO good for my head (and my body!!)....it's my downtime from the kids, I do it at 5:30 a.m before anyone gets up and it starts my day off just right!!!:thumbsup2

That's so great you started running again. Running is definately not for me (horrible shin splints), but my older sis started running this year. I think she's done 3 or 4 5k's this summer! She's doing another one tomorrow. Her in-laws are huge runners (done a few marathons), so they kind of inspired her. I'll just stick to watching from the sidelines!

Thanks Meghan!! I know, it feels good to be back into it! I have to wog a lot, my shin splints are starting to act up again, too!!:eek: I think any exercise is good exercise! Good for your sister doing the 5k's! Is she a new runner or just starting again?

Awww I missed you too Kristen! Why are the boards keeping us apart lol?! That's so strange that you couldn't post on my thread either. I started my TR, maybe it will let you post on there, links in my siggy!!

I hope that your sis and mom will be ok for Disney. But either way like you said you are in Disney so you will have a great time :goodvibes I hope your shins start to feel better! Yay for getting back into running!!

Hi Lauren! So good to be back in touch with you!! Weird how things got?!! And you're right, we'll be in Disney, life is good!!:thumbsup2

Look at that ticker go! :thumbsup2

And thanks for the heads up on the petition, I did sign.

GL on your upcoming test!

Allyson

Hi Allyson!
My ticker is starting to fly now!!! WOOHOO!:woohoo: Thanks for signing that petition, I think that would be a really nice tribute to Austin.:hug:

Thanks for the luck!! I need it!!:goodvibes

Kristen,
I am glad you are doing well. Summer is always a busy time. Keep up the good work on running/wogging.

Hi! Thank you!! It's been SO HARD to find time to post! Thanks for being patient with me!!!:goodvibes

[princess&her4princes]

ARGH...I'm so mad, I just typed out day one and it's gone!! Not sure what happened...but I'll be back...... :(

[princess&her4princes]

take 2!!!:sad2:

Hi guys!

Thanks for being patient with me, it's been a busy Summer and i'm finding it very hard to keep up with DIS!! Much to my dismay...lol!!:lmao: Hope you're all having a great Summer, now that the weather is cooperating and enjoying yourselves!!!:hug:

This week the older boys are in VBS in the mornings so Cole and I are enjoying some one on one time together, it's SO nice!! :cloud9: The poor third baby never gets that so it's been fun!:cutie:

I'm on serious countdown now....

48 days
4,147,200 seconds
69,120 minutes
1152 hours
6 weeks

9/14 DAY ONE!
10:23 a.m. land at MCO

12 noon arrive at Pop Century:yay:

lunch at Everthing Pop popcorn::

meet up with Jodi, she's driving down from SC, then we hope to get room, unpack, freshen up some.

2-3 p.m head to MK!!!! No plan here...other than just take it all in!!!:cloud9: We'll most likely do IASW, Mom use to ALWAYS take us there 1st as children, so it's only appropriate that we do the same with her!!!:hug:

5:50 p.m dinner at The Wave - can't wait to try this new place!!!:thumbsup2

8ish p.m head back to room after dinner for a good nights sleep!!:cloud9:

So, what do you think?:confused3

I'm still trying to decide on shoes and clothes. I've picked up some cute dresses for dinner on sale at Target and Kohl's, I'll try and take pics tomorrow to show you guys. I think it will be so fun to dress up a bit for dinner, with the kids we usually do out sit downs at lunchtime to take a load off for awhile in the A/C and chill some and do the counter service at dinner when everyone is tired.

No one has committed to Photopass. It's like pulling teeth to get anyone to commit.....I'm so use to being in control and they are killing me!!:laughing: I'm talking with Jodi tomorrow during Cole's naptime, so I"ll pin her down one way or another!!

Mom still hasn't decided what do on the way up to Boston or home.:sad2: She was away all last week, so hopefully by weeks end I'll have that done too.......

Okay, Cole's making noise, naptime is over here!! Have a great afternoon!!:hug:

[brookelizabeth]

I think your plans look good! I like the "go with the flow" attitude about MK. We ate a lunch at The Wave (burgers) and really liked it. I hope you like it too!


My boot here is eh. I'm slowly loosing hope that it's doing anything at all, my ankle is still very swollen and I'm in pain most of the time - less pain though, so I guess that is good. One week, 2 days left to go, we'll see what happens!

[joelp]

Looks good -:thumbsup2

Don't forget Mickey's Philharmagic ... and that "let's go ogle Jack Sparrow/Johnny Depp " ride ... :rotfl:

Since you'll be at the Contemporary for dinner - if you're still going reasonably strong - you may also want to tour the GF and/or Poly ...

I pulled a calf muscle (again!!) playing softball - so no running for me the last couple weeks ... :headache:

Less than 50 days to for for both of us!! :banana:

[princess&her4princes]

I think your plans look good! I like the "go with the flow" attitude about MK. We ate a lunch at The Wave (burgers) and really liked it. I hope you like it too!


My boot here is eh. I'm slowly loosing hope that it's doing anything at all, my ankle is still very swollen and I'm in pain most of the time - less pain though, so I guess that is good. One week, 2 days left to go, we'll see what happens!

I've heard great things about The Wave, I'm excited to check it out, new places are always fun to try!!

Oh Brook, I'm SO SORRY to hear you're not doing that great with your ankle and the boot isn't helping!?! :headache: Do you think you're on your feet too much to let it heal chasing a toddler? I can't even imagine. Sending pixie dust your way in hopes the next week turns things around for you!!!!:wizard:

Looks good -:thumbsup2

Don't forget Mickey's Philharmagic ... and that "let's go ogle Jack Sparrow/Johnny Depp " ride ... :rotfl:

Since you'll be at the Contemporary for dinner - if you're still going reasonably strong - you may also want to tour the GF and/or Poly ...

I pulled a calf muscle (again!!) playing softball - so no running for me the last couple weeks ... :headache:

Less than 50 days to for for both of us!! :banana:

You are SO RIGHT about Mickey's Philharmagic....that is the PERFECT show to see your 1st day in the MK! Thanks for reminding me!!:hug: Love that show and I'm not sure that Mom and Jodi have ever seen it! Great idea about touring GF/Poly...we'll have to see how Mom is doing and play it by ear (which is tough for me....I'd like to plan it!! LOL!:laughing: but you wouldn't know anything about that, would you?).

Oh no about your calf muscle! That sounds VERY painful!!!!:eek: Sending you pixie dust, too, to have you healed up very soon!!!

Woohoo for less than 50 days!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay: