It's the truth,it's actual! Road trip,CSR, DxDP,MNSSHP! *NEW PTR LINK IS UP!! PG 38*

[Vallie]

sooooooo sad your on your last post! :( its been a great time reading your TR!!!!

I hope you're in a better mood and thanks to your post Ive decided to skip Disney next time and hit South of the Boarder!! Ole!!!

[mchelle77]

So you and I both drove straight through and stopped at a scuzzbucket motel on the way home :) I can tell you this - I have no pics of mine, but mine was skeevier. I wish now I took pics but I was having anxiety about even BEING there, at the time I didn't want to remember it. We stopped at 1030pm and woke at 430am to get the frig out of there! :lmao:

[tinkgurl]

*Sigh* I hate leaving. :sad:

[Trentmom]

So sad your last day

But you will be back in less than a year right ? :wizard:

Glad you got to see South of Border finally....that place is such a riot :lmao:

[Echo queen]

I have so enjoyed your report, love how your so open and give your raw emotions. Your pictures are great, love how you take pictures of everything, my pictures are way to scribed so are my emotions for that matter:surfweb:. It has been most enjoyable:).

[pezheadmeg]

It took me hours. But you're TR was awesome Jenn. :thumbsup2

I totally heart CSR too, in May it's totally back to CSR. I actually like it more than the Poly. Then again, they have real coffee.

[praisehisname]

I love that you were able to get so many snack and meals for the ride home! :thumbsup2 Stretch out that magic as long as possible! What a sucky ride home you had, though. :hug: At least you have another trip to look forward to!

[inkedupmomma]

It took me hours. But you're TR was awesome Jenn. :thumbsup2

I totally heart CSR too, in May it's totally back to CSR. I actually like it more than the Poly. Then again, they have real coffee.
Thank you so much:cutie: I heart CSR too! It is definitely our favorite thus far! But all the resorts could get a coffee makeover!

I have so enjoyed your report, love how your so open and give your raw emotions. Your pictures are great, love how you take pictures of everything, my pictures are way to scribed so are my emotions for that matter:surfweb:. It has been most enjoyable:).
thank you so much :) I have an issue where I can't help but say how I am feeling lol.. sometimes it's a good thing, sometimes not so much:lmao: Please look for the link to my next PTR!

So sad your last day

But you will be back in less than a year right ? :wizard:

Glad you got to see South of Border finally....that place is such a riot :lmao:
less than a year indeed..293 days, but who's counting:rolleyes1

*Sigh* I hate leaving. :sad:
:sick:
So you and I both drove straight through and stopped at a scuzzbucket motel on the way home :) I can tell you this - I have no pics of mine, but mine was skeevier. I wish now I took pics but I was having anxiety about even BEING there, at the time I didn't want to remember it. We stopped at 1030pm and woke at 430am to get the frig out of there! :lmao:
:rotfl: Yeah..idk about the hotel thing again..prolly wont happen! and to stay there after staying at Disney..prolly not a good idea either lol

sooooooo sad your on your last post! :( its been a great time reading your TR!!!!

I hope you're in a better mood and thanks to your post Ive decided to skip Disney next time and hit South of the Boarder!! Ole!!!

bwahahahah.. don't dooo it lol! glad you have enjoyed my TR! Look for the new PTR soon!

[inkedupmomma]

I love that you were able to get so many snack and meals for the ride home! :thumbsup2 Stretch out that magic as long as possible! What a sucky ride home you had, though. :hug: At least you have another trip to look forward to!

YES..most people might consider it a waste of DxDP credits, but we thought it was great! We LOVE EoS, so to have that last bit of Disney on the ride home, and then the snacks all the following week was great! We will do it again next year as well!

[ljcrochet]

Great trip report. Can't wait to read your next pre-trip report.

[inkedupmomma]

Great trip report. Can't wait to read your next pre-trip report.

Thank you so much! PTR soon to come as i have a mind full of ideas!

[tinkgurl]

Oooh can't wait for a PTR! :)

[inkedupmomma]

As promised Photo pass pics!

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[inkedupmomma]

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[KatMark]

AWESOME photopass pics! :thumbsup2

[inkedupmomma]

Oooh can't wait for a PTR! :)

Soon, I promise!

[englishrose47]

Awesome pix Jennn!!!!!!!!!

[tinkgurl]

The first pic is my favorite of the bunch!!

[inkedupmomma]

AWESOME photopass pics! :thumbsup2

Awesome pix Jennn!!!!!!!!!


I have to thanks Sophia very much! She purchased the photo pass and let me put my pics on her CD! I'm glad I did too, got some good ones! Thanks guys!


The first pic is my favorite of the bunch!!

ME TOO! LOVE this one so much!

[praisehisname]

Seeing all the PhotoPass pics together was like having a re-cap of your trip. Fabulous!

[inkedupmomma]

Hey guys, if you are interested in cool baby blankets go to etsy.com and check out lilyweston! Great stuff!

[inkedupmomma]

Seeing all the PhotoPass pics together was like having a re-cap of your trip. Fabulous!

ahaha.. yeah it was!

[inkedupmomma]

FUDGE!!! I just started my final thoughts and it all got erased! grrrr!

[reelmom]

I am only up to your Animal Kingdom day(page 12) but I have to stop. I can only ignore the kiddos for so long.:laughing: I am really enjoying your TR and can't wait until the kids go to bed so I can continue reading.

[Trentmom]

WOW


your photopass pictures are incredible!!!

Where was the 2nd one taken with castle background in a window?

I love that one


SO many great shots with the kids and characters. Love Tinkerbelle ones :goodvibes

[clearskies]

Hello. I saw your trip title and figured I would send a picture your way. It looks like you are nearing the end or the report but better late than never.

Nothing too special from Splash but it fits the title of your Trip Report.
http://www.pbase.com/clearskies/image/118077236/large.jpg

If you would like a full size picture, let me know and I will send it your way.

[inkedupmomma]

I am only up to your Animal Kingdom day(page 12) but I have to stop. I can only ignore the kiddos for so long.:laughing: I am really enjoying your TR and can't wait until the kids go to bed so I can continue reading.
yay, i'm always grateful for new reader's! glad you are enjoying it and thank you!
WOW


your photopass pictures are incredible!!!
thank you!
Where was the 2nd one taken with castle background in a window?
it is the background for the pic at 1900 park fare!
I love that one


SO many great shots with the kids and characters. Love Tinkerbelle ones :goodvibes
Thanks again!

Hello. I saw your trip title and figured I would send a picture your way. It looks like you are nearing the end or the report but better late than never.

Nothing too special from Splash but it fits the title of your Trip Report.
http://www.pbase.com/clearskies/image/118077236/large.jpg

If you would like a full size picture, let me know and I will send it your way.

Hi and thanks so much! that shot is perfect! I didn't have my camera ANY of the times we went on splash mountain, so i really appreciate this pic!

[clearskies]

Hi and thanks so much! that shot is perfect! I didn't have my camera ANY of the times we went on splash mountain, so i really appreciate this pic!

You're welcome. In case you want a full sized picture I put one here.
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If you go to the link it will display the picture and you can right click your mouse and select "Save Image As..." and you can put in our your hard drive.

I started reading your trip report and there is a lot to go through but it is a lot of fun!! Thank you for sharing your trip.

[inkedupmomma]

You're welcome. In case you want a full sized picture I put one here.
http://www.pbase.com/clearskies/image/119712164/original.jpg
If you go to the link it will display the picture and you can right click your mouse and select "Save Image As..." and you can put in our your hard drive.

I started reading your trip report and there is a lot to go through but it is a lot of fun!! Thank you for sharing your trip.

thanks for joining in! and thanks for sharing your TR!

[HilJoy14]

Lots of great Photopass pics! The one with the dark clouds over the castle sure looks ominous!

[reelmom]

Ok, I am caught up. Too bad it is almost over. It seems like you had a great trip. I had a few things I wanted to comment on but now I can't remember all of them.:rotfl:
1- Congratulations on your engagement! Have you set a date yet?
2- Your kids are beautiful. I love the picture of them in the hammock with the castle in the background.
3-Waffle House Rules- must be a southern thing. BTW, butter and salt on the grits.
4- The magic carpet was beyond awesome. Don't understand why they would not let you bring it in. Not much different from a stroller.
5- Looking forward to your PTR.

I had to add that the frogger story made me laugh so hard. I don't know why I found it so funny but it I was laughing so hard I was crying.

[AlohaPolynesian]

Sorry I've been so behind!! I finally moved home and am officially a college graduate! And, since no one is hiring, I will be a full-time DISer until I can find a job, hahaha. LOVE the photopass pics! I might actually do that this time. How exactly does it work??

[ryanshana]

Wonderful trip report....as always I am late haha

I notice you said bucks county...and you look very familiar (we are also around the same age) Did you go to Neshaminy?

[inkedupmomma]

UHM... for some odd reason I never got an update showing people replied..so sorry for the late response!

Lots of great Photopass pics! The one with the dark clouds over the castle sure looks ominous!
Thanks you! it's one of my accidental favs!

Ok, I am caught up. Too bad it is almost over. It seems like you had a great trip. I had a few things I wanted to comment on but now I can't remember all of them.:rotfl:
that always happens to me.. i keep a notebook by me now lol

1- Congratulations on your engagement! Have you set a date yet?thank you and nope.. prolly will just be a JOP kind of deal :rolleyes:

2- Your kids are beautiful. I love the picture of them in the hammock with the castle in the background.thank you so much <3

3-Waffle House Rules- must be a southern thing. BTW, butter and salt on the grits.maybe we will give it another try next year??

4- The magic carpet was beyond awesome. Don't understand why they would not let you bring it in. Not much different from a stroller.i think cause they hate us??

5- Looking forward to your PTR.me too :lmao:

I had to add that the frogger story made me laugh so hard. I don't know why I found it so funny but it I was laughing so hard I was crying.
as sad as it is, it IS funny. but that poor frog. i will NEVER get that image out of my mind!

Sorry I've been so behind!! I finally moved home and am officially a college graduate! And, since no one is hiring, I will be a full-time DISer until I can find a job, hahaha. LOVE the photopass pics! I might actually do that this time. How exactly does it work??
hey you!congrats!1 must be such a relief!! hope you had fun in vegas!! as for photopass you will have to ask Sophia! She is the one who did the whole thing! she was just kind enough to let us join in!

Wonderful trip report....as always I am late haha

I notice you said bucks county...and you look very familiar (we are also around the same age) Did you go to Neshaminy?

No neshaminy here. New hope! thanks for joining in!

[inkedupmomma]

Hey guys, how is everyone?? Sorry I have been MIA.. Life as been busy and I just couldn't bring myself to finish this up..cause no one likes the trip to be over! But it is a rainy yuck day here, so I figured I would hop on here and give you guys the good the bad and the ugly of our trip! Also, for some reason I had replies to my last post and had no clue! The dis does that from time to time..grr! Apologies again for my late response!

I have been reading my own TR so that I cold give you a good final conclusion, so it won't all be done today, but I will give ya what I have written down so far! Also, I wrote things down as I read, so there is absolutely no order to likes, and dislikes! Hopefully this will make it more fun to read??


Getting nails done with Kayla- That was fun and we will def do it again next year!

taking time off of work before and after trip! Definitely made packing easier and then unpacking and getting life back together easier! I know not everyone can do this, but if you can, do it!

Ok, on the driving bit. Now that we have driven straight through and stopped. I do not planning on stopping again. None of us slept well, and the lack of disney charm was just down right disappointing. Not worth the extra time or money!

With saying that, we need to come up with a better driving plan.. need to figure out that perfect time to leave our house!

now I have written down firsts...

going with friends- my first thought is, amazing! lovedddd having people there! with saying that though, being in large group def complicates things. especially if the other group has kids. Also, most of the pics of my kids had other kids in the pics. I need to remember to get solo pics too! Now with saying all that, having friends there though is such a blessing. It is so cool to be able to text your friend and be like hey meet me at Cindy's castle lol! or hey, come by my room! plus my kids loved it! I am definitely looking forward to having friends there again..not sure I would want to do it any other way now! Although, scheduling a few solo days or half days is a good idea too!

Dessert Party- this was a first for us. I loved the idea of it, and I would love to do a private DP..but I am not sure how i feel about the group thing. It sucked being so far from spectro :( It didn't click in my head when I scheduled it that we wold be so far..but we had a GREAT view of wishes! We were all kind of tired at this point, so maybe tghat is why we didn't LOVE it. But it was definitely cool. They had a good assortment of desserts also!

Wishes cruise! Holy crazy amazing! I would do it any day! Definitely recommend this big time! I can not thank Sophia enough for inviting us! If you are even considering doing this, do it! I hope to do it again one day!

John proposing... ok, it isn't the actual first time he asked me to marry him. BUT it is the first time in Disney World:woohoo: It is also the first time it felt awesomely real. i was prego with jack when he first proposed and I always felt it was forced...if that makes sense?? This time he actually was sneaky and romantic, which makes me believe it a whole lot more. Is that mean? weird?? Also, having friends there to join us was amazing!

Deluxe dining- still love it. Idk why so many people have to talk smack about it! I guess if we ate three large meals a day with it, it wouldn't work. but right now we still love it! Next year Jack will be on it with us, and that may be too much food? The year after Kayla will be considered an adult, so we may skip it all together then?? But for now we plan on doing it again next year!

HDDMR- having John be in the show, definitely put the icing on the cake! We loved this show so much again! It is funny and the food isn't half bad! Just a good fun time! Sadly, now that John was in it, he would like to try something new next year :rolleyes:

Coronado Springs Resort- LOVED it! Selling feature was the pool! Not just the pool, but we loved the tropical colorful feel to it! felt like we were on a vacation other than just Disney! The new rooms are gorgeous and spacious! I think this may be our new home away from home! At least til I can afford the boardwalk:rotfl:

Window Decorating! So glad we did that! made coming back to the room so very fun! and the kids loved looking at it! Just put even more magic in the trip! Luckily we drive so we can bring as much as we want!

Another thing I am glad we did was surprise Kayla... I know the way we did it was mean...but man, the look on her face was so worth it! I am thinking of doing it again next year..not sure how though??

Here is something I am not glad we did... waiting to do last minute stuff, well, last minute! Added way too much stress! Definitely need to fine tune some things next year!

OK, I know I said last year that I was going to pack less..well clearly I packed even more! That is something that needs to change next year! Maybe my bit of OCD should step aside?? Idk, but having so much stuff is NOT necessary! I am looking for any and all tips on lighter packing for next year!

I wish I took more pics of each state sign! and just pics on the way up and down in general..makes for a boring part of the TR without pics of even the stupid stuff!

OK... another no more is waffle house,shoneys, or crapper barrel! We didn't like any of the food and it was added expenses! Only part I will miss is my shopping at crapper barrel... not sure I am ready to give that up yet..but that food..ugh.

I have to go get ready to pick Jack up from school now, but that is my first of many entries on my last thoughts! Hope they are helpful to someone:thumbsup2

[praisehisname]

Great last thoughts. With what you learned on this trip, next year should be even more awesome!

[inkedupmomma]

Great last thoughts. With what you learned on this trip, next year should be even more awesome!

I hope so! stay tuned for more last thoughts!

[KatMark]

I just saw your "last thoughts" and you did a great job (although I disagree with you on Waffle House--DH and I love this place for breakfast and go at least twice a trip).

So any news on a wedding date? Or still up in the air?

[englishrose47]

Yes Jeen any wedding plans yet !! I know where the Honeymoon will be !!!!;)

[inkedupmomma]

Hello everyone! Happy Holidays! Guess that is coming a day late and buck short. Life has been crazy busy since right before Thanksgiving! I feel like I have been on auto-pilot! This year Thanksgiving was supposed to be at my older sisters house, but due to some unforeseen drama it winded up being at my house! I am not a huge turkey day fan, but I did it anyway! It was the first turkey I ever cooked too! Came out awesome! After Thanksgiving we also had a "Tree trimming party". Which is just a fancy name for a pot luck type deal..without the sit down dinner part! This will be a new tradition for us! It was o much fun, and so nice to just have friends over in a chill environment! Having everyone bring a little something took a LOT f stress off of me... I mean as much as I can de-stress that is lol

2 weeks after our party it was Kayla's 9th birthday:sad2: Who told my baby she could go and grow up ?? I have a VERY tough time with birthday's! This one was no different. Worse in fact! It dawned on me, this is her last year as a single digit!:scared1: I was/am not a happy camper! Idk if I had said it on here or not, but Kayla reallly wanted to go to Washington D.C. this year for her bday. With Disney in September and hotel prices in DC being outrageous it just wasn't gonna happen! It would have been over $1k! I felt guilty as all get out and decided to plan a surprise trip to NYC instead! I am from NY and my dad lives in NYC. Well one surprise winded up turning into a million! It started off with is staying at my dads and just seeing the Holiday sites, to us staying at a Hotel in Time Square, seeing Shrek the Musical, having brunch at Alices Tea Cup, and then seeing the Tim Burton exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art!!

You are probably asking yourself, "didn't she just say DC was too expensive..surely this NYC trip must be just as much!" You might be right, BUT my dad paid for our hotel as a gift to Kayla. Also my Uncle does interior design work for this hotel, so we were able to get a Penthouse room in Times Square for get this... ready.. $125.00!!!! We did end up spending about $400.00 at the end of it all, with food, Shrek tix, shopping., gas, and tolls. But still much cheaper than Dc and we did so much cool stuff!

Also, I forgot to mention, I felt guilty for not having an actual b-day party like I always do for Kayla, so about 3 weeks before our surprise NYC trip, I planned a surprise party on her actual bday!

On her bday we woke her up with presents allover, chcoltae chip pancakes and sent her off to school. I dropped Jack off at my grams before school was over and picked Kayla up from school solo. Surprise number one, me all to herself! Surprise number 2... Then I told her we would be going to Nurture Spa where she would be getting a hair cut and manicure! At this point John would be getting home to prep the house for the surprise party! I sat and watched her get all pampered, the whole while dying to tell her! As you may recall, I am not great with surprises! While she was getting her self all done up, she said she wanted to go to a place near our house for dinner. I didn't wanna blow the surprise so I agreed. OMGGGGG... the people at the Spa were SOOO slow! I even told them 5 times that we had a surprise party to be to..HER surprise party! ( Oh funny side story, there was another little girl there, and it was her bday, she was getting hair cut and manicure, and afterward was having a surprise party! Me and her dad were like woah twins!)

Finally they were done and it was almost time for her party. I had to rush to this restaurant and run through dinner. I'm surprised Kayla didn't think I was up to something!! I just kept saying, daddy and jack would really like to spend some time with the birthday girl and it's getting late! Dinner was a hit, then finally we headed home. Boy was she SURPRISED!! My plan had worked out great! At this point she still had no clue about the NYC trip the following day! After she was done opening gifts from her friends, I handed her a HUGE box all wrapped up. Inside there was another box wrapped up..then another..the n another..then..get where this is going?? Finally she reached a letter with something inside of that wrapped up. The letter was an invite and itinerary for a weekend in NYC. Wrapped up were the tix to see Shrek the Musical! She was elated! But a bit overwhelmed at this point!

The rest of the party went great and we all had a lot of fun! I was proud of myself for being able to keep s many surprises hush hush! You have no clue how it was killing me! I think I am getting good at it now though! The end result was well worth the torture I felt:lmao:

My computer is being all weird at the moment, so Iam going to restart it.

Once it's back to normal I will post pics of everything!

Feel free to post pics of your Holiday too! Share some stories too!

[inkedupmomma]

I just saw your "last thoughts" and you did a great job (although I disagree with you on Waffle House--DH and I love this place for breakfast and go at least twice a trip).

So any news on a wedding date? Or still up in the air?

Yes Jeen any wedding plans yet !! I know where the Honeymoon will be !!!!;)

I hate to disappoint, but no plans yet. When they do happen they still won't be anything fun like you can read about on here :( It will most likely be a quick thing at the court house. We can't afford a wedding of any size, and if I'm not going to do it big then I wanna go super simple and just get the piece of paper signed . Unfortunately no one but my Dis friends cares about us being engaged. I guess that is what happens when you have kids first?? That and my family generally speaking sucks!

THANK YOU guys for your enthusiasm though! Definitely keeps me going! Love my Dis-family:grouphug:

Also, stay tuned for more last thoughts! Kat, MAYBE I will give the waffle house one more try! Just for you!

[inkedupmomma]

The surprise
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The BIG surprise:
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As you can see she was VERY surprised, and very happy! Up next, pics from NYC!

[englishrose47]

Okay Jenn did I miss something !! :confused3def. see she is thrilled but what was it !!!????:confused:

[KatMark]

Okay Jenn did I miss something !! :confused3def. see she is thrilled but what was it !!!????:confused:

I was going to ask the same thing. I swear I don't remember skimming. :confused3

[englishrose47]

I was going to ask the same thing. I swear I don't remember skimming. :confused3


:rotfl2::rotfl2: Either Jenn is loosing it our we are!!!:lmao::lmao:

[kdzbear]

I am caught up. I love the first of your final thoughts! I also love that you surprised your daughter and took her to NYC for her birthday! :banana:

[reelmom]

I think it is the tickets to Shrek the Musical. I am going to go back and reread.

I went back and it was an ivite and itinerary of the NYC weekend along with the tickets to Shrek the Musical.

BTW- Her cake was awesome. Did you make it?

[inkedupmomma]

I am caught up. I love the first of your final thoughts! I also love that you surprised your daughter and took her to NYC for her birthday! :banana:

hey, thanks for still reading! Life as you have rwad got crazy and I went MIA. Gonna try ot get back into the dis swing of things :lmao:

I think it is the tickets to Shrek the Musical. I am going to go back and reread.

I went back and it was an ivite and itinerary of the NYC weekend along with the tickets to Shrek the Musical.

BTW- Her cake was awesome. Did you make it?

ding ding ding:idea: you got it!!! It was the invite and itin. I have more pics of it all,but there were a lot of boxes to get to the little invite and tix:rotfl:

and i did make her cake! Thank you so much! It's so easy..look much fancier than what it was lol

[Beka]

OMG. I can't stand it. I'm officially adopting your adorable family. Ya'll can come down here & get married on the beach! I still vote for a super sneaky MNSSHP wedding though.

I'm all caught up, finally. I understand about stuff gettin' in the way of a TR (just see the lapses in mine! Yipe!) I got in a big ol Disney funk after we got home. Couldn't even listen to my Disney radio on live365, & that's sayin' something!

Sorry you cried when you left. That's why I texted you when we were leaving that I was tearing up, cuz I knew you'd relate! I just love not thinking about anything but happy stuff for a week, and after a summer of having patients die & be bedridden, I needed it! I'm sure I will next year too!

I'm gonna stop blabbing here, cuz I gotta go to bed. 7a comes too early.

[Trentmom]

Hey Jenn

Love all your thoughts. so fun to read


What an awesome birthday surprise for Kayla.

NYC sounds like a blast and sweet deal on the penthouse :woohoo:

[KatMark]

Happy New Year, Jenn, to you as well as your beautiful family. Such an exciting 2009 for you, but I know 2010 is going to be even better.

[tinkgurl]

Aw, loved the surprise! She looked SO excited! :banana:

[Beka]

What are your bounce back dates?

[CW4DW]

Love the surprise for Kayla - I imagine it was torture to keep it but so worth it when it finally panned out! I am the same way but am getting better about not just telling. Can't wait to see the pics from the NY trip - my husband and I are going there in March to be chaperones on a school trip so it should be interesting (most are seniors)!

Also about the wedding - my family is a little wacky too so we just went to the JP and got is signed and it was easy breazy! That was my choice because I didn't want all the headache that comes with planning stuff. I was just going to have a big reception but after so many special request from people and complaints about where it was going to be I called that off to... We did have a family dinner but that was it! Then we went to Disney World for the Honeymoon! Not having the wedding meant I had more money to spend at DW!!!!

[inkedupmomma]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!



OMG. I can't stand it. I'm officially adopting your adorable family. Ya'll can come down here & get married on the beach! I still vote for a super sneaky MNSSHP wedding though.
I just may take you up on that offer if you can plan it and make sure it's super cheap LOL! I'd do the whole MNSSHP thing, but I kinda like Disney and don't want to ever get banned:goodvibes Btw, I wanna adopt your baby lover face!

I'm all caught up, finally. I understand about stuff gettin' in the way of a TR (just see the lapses in mine! Yipe!) I got in a big ol Disney funk after we got home. Couldn't even listen to my Disney radio on live365, & that's sayin' something!
That was me last year! Oh man.. it was BAD. My depression kicked in full overload! this year I just ended up being super busy, but not super bummed!
Sorry you cried when you left. That's why I texted you when we were leaving that I was tearing up, cuz I knew you'd relate! I just love not thinking about anything but happy stuff for a week, and after a summer of having patients die & be bedridden, I needed it! I'm sure I will next year too!
Yes you will!
I'm gonna stop blabbing here, cuz I gotta go to bed. 7a comes too early.
7 am is not a nice time. no it's not. Unless you're in Disney :lmao:

Hey Jenn

Love all your thoughts. so fun to read


What an awesome birthday surprise for Kayla.

NYC sounds like a blast and sweet deal on the penthouse :woohoo:

thanks :) we had so much fun! I should post some pics! think I will lol

Happy New Year, Jenn, to you as well as your beautiful family. Such an exciting 2009 for you, but I know 2010 is going to be even better.
Happy new year to you and yours as well! looking back, 2009 was a wonderful year for my lil family and i! I hope that 2010 is even better, but I'll be happy if it is the same as 2009!

Aw, loved the surprise! She looked SO excited! :banana:
SHE WAS! So all the hardship was well worth it!

What are your bounce back dates?

September 10-21:cool1:

Love the surprise for Kayla - I imagine it was torture to keep it but so worth it when it finally panned out! I am the same way but am getting better about not just telling. Can't wait to see the pics from the NY trip - my husband and I are going there in March to be chaperones on a school trip so it should be interesting (most are seniors)!
ooof.. idk if I would want that kind of responsibility for someone elses kids LOL! BUT, you will def have fun! and it was torture, but totalllly worth it! I think I am getting good at secret keeping now!

Also about the wedding - my family is a little wacky too so we just went to the JP and got is signed and it was easy breazy! That was my choice because I didn't want all the headache that comes with planning stuff. I was just going to have a big reception but after so many special request from people and complaints about where it was going to be I called that off to... We did have a family dinner but that was it! Then we went to Disney World for the Honeymoon! Not having the wedding meant I had more money to spend at DW!!!!

the only reason I even want a wedding is so I can register for a kitchen aid stand up mixer!!! that is all I want out of life right now LOLOLOLOL. i used to want the big wedding, but then I thought about all that money and I just can't do it. Most of the peopel I would have invited 4 years ago, I don't even talk to anymore. So I guess it's a good thing I never did get married then! Now we will do JOP and our kids will be tehre and that's all that matters! Oh and a Disneymoon of course:cloud9:

[inkedupmomma]

OK, I have dragged this TR out long enough and I have a burning to start a new PTR, so I will finally poost my last final thoughts and PICS from our NYC trip, and our Holiday!

I should start off by saying THANK YOU for following me like you do! through my ups nd downs, ins and outs! You all rock, and I hope you will join me in my next Disney adventure! I also hope that I have been able to give you good ideas like you do me! I look forward to your advice, tips and stories likeyou don't know!

So again, thank you!

Final Thoughts!

*More food pics! Although I am not a huge fan of going up to the buffet to take pics, i did miss having food porn to go along with my dining posts! So next year I will take more pics!

*No towels of our own. We brought towels down with us this year, and it was completely unnesessary! No need to take up room like that again!

*No T-Rex. Glad we did it, but def not a must do!

*CRT- OK.. the last couple of years it has been a dissapointment. BUT it is my favorite, and I feel like if we don';t go there the first night as tradition that it will chnage our trip somehow:confused3 SO, we will give it one more try on our first night this year, but if it stinks again, it's done.

*Girls day! I loveddd doingthis with Kayla! Definite must do again! and I highly suggest doing a solo day with your child!

*Taking pics ofthe park signs. Need to get better shots!

*Wake up call from Stitch. Glad we did it, but man does that phone ring scare me, and then Stitch is uber obnoxious! BUT, it did get us up and going lol!

*Coffee filters!! IDK why, but we brought coffee, brought creamer, but we didn;t bring any filters! John had to get crafty lol! So remember filters if you hate Disney coffee but need coffee to keep you going!

*1 Case of water was plenty. I never remembered to bring it with or didn;t want to take the room to do so. 3 cases is not needed, one will suffice next year!

*When we get to the resort buy our autograph books. Last year it dawned on me as pooh was walking to our table that I never bought the dumb things..:headache:

*Love the monorail. I really do!

*Pin trading! Loved it 2 years ago, and really loved it again last year! So looking forward to future pin trading!

*Need to buy a good backpack! That is what we seem to use most! But I need something with more sensical pockets! or any other suggestions?

*Being more go with the flow was definitley a great frame of mind to be in! I suggest everyone go with an open mind and not let something silly like being 5 mins late ruin their trip!

*Dole whip float- OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!:cloud9::love : FER serious, it was amazing and if you like pineapple do it! You will be so happy!

*Jungle cruise- I can't believe we waited so long to do this... although I swear we did it in 2005:confused: It still felt like the first time, and I liked it!

*UHM..Peter Pan and Wendy Darling were weird! They better be better and not look like meth heads next year!

*After giving in and trying a counter service, I am positive that it is not for us. We very much prefer sitting down and being served on vacation over getting our food, trying to situate everyone, find a table, order...blah. Just wasn't a fan. earl of Sandwich will always be an exception though!

*Swimming! What fun! Definitley going to schedule some more day time swimming in for next year! The pool at CSR was AMAZING! The slide totally ruled too! Can not wait to go back to it!

*Making rope drop! OK, I admit it, it is totally worth it! Seeing the park empty and getting so much done before it is packed is awesome! I won't do t every morning, but I will do it for each park this trip! As Sophia says to me often, I can sleep when I'm dead:lmao:

*Being on DxDP means a lot of food. While I enjoy all that food, and I want to get the most bang for my buck, that doesn't mean I have to eat every single bite of the app, entree and dessert. I think many desserts will be skipped or packed to go next trip!

*Buzz lightyear is awesome. I know a lot of peopel think it stinks now that TSMM is out, but it still remains a favorite in our hearts! Although, the guns could be replaced or upgraded a bit!

*We finally went on the people mover! Loved that little break!

*Speedway! Did that for the first timemyself, and I loved it! definitely a night time ride though!

*Double stroller- as much as I hate pushing it, it does come in super handy when we need to carry bags and tired kids! I know Kayla is 9, but shes got little legs!! They get tired fast LOL. I think this may be our last year with it though! So sad

*Forgot to mention it earlier, if you pin trade, buy some ahead of time! It was well worth it! saved me a ton and I didn't mind the kids trading frivolously! I was able to focus my pin money on pins I wanted for our collection!

*Zebra Domes- Liked them, but not addicted liek some:rolleyes1 glad I tried them though!

*Pressed pennies- what fun! Defintley a fun new tradition! Does anyone know if they switch machines out year to year? or once you collect them all thats it?

*Best tip I got was the character meeting spot in DHS! what a character jack pot!

*One mans dream! What an awesome attarction! Defintley not to be be missed! I skipped it twice, and so glad we did it this time!

*Take more solo pics of my kids. I have a ton of them togther. But not a ton of them alone. None of me and them really either. Need to work on a better photo wish list!

*Voyage of the Little Mermaid- Over it. Not that great a show. Good place to cool down though!

*Tower of Terror. terrifying. I hated it, so did Kayla. I doubt I will ever go back on lol

*Rockin rollercoaster- Kayla wasn't tall enough..grr. NEXT YEAR fer sure!

*EMH at DHS- do it! It was great!

*JoJo and Goliath- does anyone know them anymore? I mean we do, but why are they such a big part still when the show isn't even aired anymore?? btw- I miss that show! Loved it!

*Beer for John!! definitley bringing a case down next year! he thoroughly
enjoyed cracking one open at the pool each night!

*TSMM- awesomeeeee..seriously. i'd even wait in a stand by for it!

*Muppets- SO SO SOOOO happy they are making a come back! It was my favorite when I was little, and now Kayla is obsessed! nice to be bale to share that with her!

*Safari at DAK. I may be one of the few, but I could care less about seeing it. Definitley not a must do first on future trips!

*50's PTC- Like it, but over it. Skipping that one next year!

*Nemo the musical- so mad we misse dit! Definite on list for next year!

*Expedition Everest! what a fun ride! You have no clue how scared I was too! Stoked I tried it, even more stoked Kayla tried it and liked it!

*Dinoland- I kind laike the feel of it. Like you are set back in time..not dinosaur time, but like the 50's or something. Anyone else get that feel? Anywho, I like it!

*Decorating our window- was soooo awesome and I had so much fun! totally thinking of new ideas for next year..but may just bring back the stuff we have and just add a bit more!

*Innoventions- AWESOME! def a new fam favorite!

*Spaceship Earth- Uhm.. how did I never try that before?? Loved it, as did the whole fam!

*Segway- they rule. I now want to be a mall cop!

*The seas pavillion is awesome. I love fishies!

*Biergarten- glad we tried it! Not my favorite, but I'd go back if asked! There is something for everyone in case you have a picky eater with you!

*Kona- amazinggggg! as usual! Breakfast that is! I want to try dinner now too! Anyone ele ever do dinner there??

*The new fairy meeting spot- awesome! and boy did we luck out with our Tink! I have seen many pics of Tinks from that same meeting spot,a nd I truly think our Tink trumps the rest. She ruled!

*Random character meetings- we met Marie completely unexpectedly and that was awesome! I enjoy those random moments!

*1900 PF- the dinner is NOT as bad as everyone says! What gives people? You had me worried to death! While not all the food was stellar, none of it was repulsive! and the character interaction was wort the price alone! If you are a step sisters fan, do it!

*Wishes cruise- AMAZING! thank you x a million to Sophia for letting us join her and her family on this! If you ar thinking of doing one, do it!

*Electric water pagent- aweosme. saw it for the first time this trip, and loved it! thanks again to the wishes cruise!

*Don;t build your own contraptions and expect to be able to bring them in.. just doesn't work lol! We still loved our magic carpet though!

*MNSSHP- Man I love it! If you are there during that time, do it!

*Taking p ics of fireworks by Dumbo! What a great hidden gem!

*Waiting inline for snow white and her seven dwarves! loveeeeeed meeting her, and can't wait to get a better shot next year!

*Pick a pearl at the Japanese pavillion in Epcot. SO much fun! Kayla adored this!

*Dessert Party- Loved the concept, but we missed seeing spectro up close ebcause of it ;/ Also, John stuffed his face before going since it was a surprise.. def gotta keep belly room to fully enjoy it!

*Spectro- totally missed seeing it up close and it bummed me out more than I can explain! Not going to mis it next year, and will wait over an hour to assure a good spot!

*Waking Tink- bummed they let another child wake her right after Kayla did! LAME.

*Davey Crockett Donald- awesome!! He was so cute lol!

*HDDMR- Love this show, but we will break tradition and do something different next year! John was inthe show and that was awesome! Don't think it will be teh same ater seeing that!

*Goofy's candy co- wish they would get it togther and on the same page in regards to the dining plan!

*South of the Border- OH MY! Glad we stopped by, but yikes. Creeptastic! Prolly was the bomb back in the day though!


So that's it! That is all of my final thoughts! Hope they were helpful to some! and please feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Stay tuned for pictures!

[Trentmom]

Enjoyed your final thoughts

I am sad your report is over, but on the other hand, excited to read your new Pre Trip when u start :wizard:

[Beka]

Final Thoughts!

*More food pics! Although I am not a huge fan of going up to the buffet to take pics, i did miss having food porn to go along with my dining posts! So next year I will take more pics!
Love me some food pics!

*No towels of our own. We brought towels down with us this year, and it was completely unnesessary! No need to take up room like that again!

*No T-Rex. Glad we did it, but def not a must do!

*CRT- OK.. the last couple of years it has been a dissapointment. BUT it is my favorite, and I feel like if we don';t go there the first night as tradition that it will chnage our trip somehow:confused3 SO, we will give it one more try on our first night this year, but if it stinks again, it's done.
Maybe I can convince Kyle to do a character meal our next trip... hmmm... no princesses though.

*Girls day! I loveddd doing this with Kayla! Definite must do again! and I highly suggest doing a solo day with your child!

*Taking pics of the park signs. Need to get better shots!

*Wake up call from Stitch. Glad we did it, but man does that phone ring scare me, and then Stitch is uber obnoxious! BUT, it did get us up and going lol!

*Coffee filters!! IDK why, but we brought coffee, brought creamer, but we didn;t bring any filters! John had to get crafty lol! So remember filters if you hate Disney coffee but need coffee to keep you going!
Girl, I hear ya. If I don't have my 8 o clock coffee each day, I'm sad. Folgers just doesn't cut it (but it'll do if I'm desperate.)

*1 Case of water was plenty. I never remembered to bring it with or didn;t want to take the room to do so. 3 cases is not needed, one will suffice next year!

*When we get to the resort buy our autograph books. Last year it dawned on me as pooh was walking to our table that I never bought the dumb things..:headache:
We never used ours! I forgot when we met Chip, and then only got Mickey & Minnie! Oh well, I guess I have it for next time.

*Love the monorail. I really do!
:thumbsup2

*Pin trading! Loved it 2 years ago, and really loved it again last year! So looking forward to future pin trading!

*Need to buy a good backpack! That is what we seem to use most! But I need something with more sensical pockets! or any other suggestions?
I loved the little Swiss Army purse I got from Target. It was small, but fit all that I needed. Then again, I don't have a big ol mamma jamma camera like you do.

*Being more go with the flow was definitley a great frame of mind to be in! I suggest everyone go with an open mind and not let something silly like being 5 mins late ruin their trip!

*Dole whip float- OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!:cloud9::love : FER serious, it was amazing and if you like pineapple do it! You will be so happy!
Hmm. Too bad DH doesn't like pineapple. The sugar would make me sick & the acid would burn, but I'm 110% sure I'd love it. I love pineapple ice cream, so why not a DW Float?

*Jungle cruise- I can't believe we waited so long to do this... although I swear we did it in 2005:confused: It still felt like the first time, and I liked it!
That kind of humor is right up my alley! DH gave me a look that said "You planned for this didn't you? For me to listen to more corny jokes as if yours aren't bad enough, didn't you?" :laughing: Love it!

*UHM..Peter Pan and Wendy Darling were weird! They better be better and not look like meth heads next year!
:rotfl: OMG, I'm in tears here! BWAHAHAHA!!

*After giving in and trying a counter service, I am positive that it is not for us. We very much prefer sitting down and being served on vacation over getting our food, trying to situate everyone, find a table, order...blah. Just wasn't a fan. earl of Sandwich will always be an exception though!

*Swimming! What fun! Definitley going to schedule some more day time swimming in for next year! The pool at CSR was AMAZING! The slide totally ruled too! Can not wait to go back to it!

*Making rope drop! OK, I admit it, it is totally worth it! Seeing the park empty and getting so much done before it is packed is awesome! I won't do t every morning, but I will do it for each park this trip! As Sophia says to me often, I can sleep when I'm dead:lmao:
The nice thing is that you can get a lot done in that amount of time.

*Being on DxDP means a lot of food. While I enjoy all that food, and I want to get the most bang for my buck, that doesn't mean I have to eat every single bite of the app, entree and dessert. I think many desserts will be skipped or packed to go next trip!

*Buzz lightyear is awesome. I know a lot of peopel think it stinks now that TSMM is out, but it still remains a favorite in our hearts! Although, the guns could be replaced or upgraded a bit!
I kind of liked it better than TSMM. I like feeling like I was in a video game. I didn't get as much of the same feeling in TSMM.

*We finally went on the people mover! Loved that little break!

*Speedway! Did that for the first timemyself, and I loved it! definitely a night time ride though!

*Double stroller- as much as I hate pushing it, it does come in super handy when we need to carry bags and tired kids! I know Kayla is 9, but shes got little legs!! They get tired fast LOL. I think this may be our last year with it though! So sad

*Forgot to mention it earlier, if you pin trade, buy some ahead of time! It was well worth it! saved me a ton and I didn't mind the kids trading frivolously! I was able to focus my pin money on pins I wanted for our collection!

*Zebra Domes- Liked them, but not addicted liek some:rolleyes1 glad I tried them though!

*Pressed pennies- what fun! Defintley a fun new tradition! Does anyone know if they switch machines out year to year? or once you collect them all thats it?

*Best tip I got was the character meeting spot in DHS! what a character jack pot!

*One mans dream! What an awesome attarction! Defintley not to be be missed! I skipped it twice, and so glad we did it this time!
I was sad this was closed. I know Kyle would have really enjoyed it.

*Take more solo pics of my kids. I have a ton of them togther. But not a ton of them alone. None of me and them really either. Need to work on a better photo wish list!

*Voyage of the Little Mermaid- Over it. Not that great a show. Good place to cool down though!

*Tower of Terror. terrifying. I hated it, so did Kayla. I doubt I will ever go back on lol

*Rockin rollercoaster- Kayla wasn't tall enough..grr. NEXT YEAR fer sure!
The take off will take yoru breath! There's something similar at Kings Island, though I'm sure it can't be near as cool.

*EMH at DHS- do it! It was great!
Agreed! Um, not that I'd know or anything :rolleyes1

*JoJo and Goliath- does anyone know them anymore? I mean we do, but why are they such a big part still when the show isn't even aired anymore?? btw- I miss that show! Loved it!
I don't know who they are. Conner would much prefer MMCH & Handy Manny.

*Beer for John!! definitley bringing a case down next year! he thoroughly
enjoyed cracking one open at the pool each night!
:thumbsup2 MMM, Blue Moon... *insert Homer drool here*

*TSMM- awesomeeeee..seriously. i'd even wait in a stand by for it!

*Muppets- SO SO SOOOO happy they are making a come back! It was my favorite when I was little, and now Kayla is obsessed! nice to be bale to share that with her!

*Safari at DAK. I may be one of the few, but I could care less about seeing it. Definitley not a must do first on future trips!

*50's PTC- Like it, but over it. Skipping that one next year!

*Nemo the musical- so mad we misse dit! Definite on list for next year!

*Expedition Everest! what a fun ride! You have no clue how scared I was too! Stoked I tried it, even more stoked Kayla tried it and liked it!

*Dinoland- I kind laike the feel of it. Like you are set back in time..not dinosaur time, but like the 50's or something. Anyone else get that feel? Anywho, I like it!
Reminds me of the KY State Fair. LOL

*Decorating our window- was soooo awesome and I had so much fun! totally thinking of new ideas for next year..but may just bring back the stuff we have and just add a bit more!

*Innoventions- AWESOME! def a new fam favorite!

*Spaceship Earth- Uhm.. how did I never try that before?? Loved it, as did the whole fam!
OMG, I :love: that ride! Did I ever tell you the story of my mom getting drunk in the old Italian restaurant (whatever it was in '96) & then slurring "I wanna go up in the ball again!" :rotfl:

*Segway- they rule. I now want to be a mall cop!

*The seas pavillion is awesome. I love fishies!

*Biergarten- glad we tried it! Not my favorite, but I'd go back if asked! There is something for everyone in case you have a picky eater with you!
It's fun! At least you get a show with dinner, and leiderhosen. OMG, leiderhosen. *insert Homer drool here too*

*Kona- amazinggggg! as usual! Breakfast that is! I want to try dinner now too! Anyone ele ever do dinner there??

*The new fairy meeting spot- awesome! and boy did we luck out with our Tink! I have seen many pics of Tinks from that same meeting spot,a nd I truly think our Tink trumps the rest. She ruled!

*Random character meetings- we met Marie completely unexpectedly and that was awesome! I enjoy those random moments!

*1900 PF- the dinner is NOT as bad as everyone says! What gives people? You had me worried to death! While not all the food was stellar, none of it was repulsive! and the character interaction was wort the price alone! If you are a step sisters fan, do it!

*Wishes cruise- AMAZING! thank you x a million to Sophia for letting us join her and her family on this! If you ar thinking of doing one, do it!

*Electric water pagent- aweosme. saw it for the first time this trip, and loved it! thanks again to the wishes cruise!

*Don;t build your own contraptions and expect to be able to bring them in.. just doesn't work lol! We still loved our magic carpet though!
That was super cool. John is da man for making it.

*MNSSHP- Man I love it! If you are there during that time, do it!
:hyper: I wanna! I wanna!

*Taking p ics of fireworks by Dumbo! What a great hidden gem!

*Waiting inline for snow white and her seven dwarves! loveeeeeed meeting her, and can't wait to get a better shot next year!

*Pick a pearl at the Japanese pavillion in Epcot. SO much fun! Kayla adored this!

*Dessert Party- Loved the concept, but we missed seeing spectro up close ebcause of it ;/ Also, John stuffed his face before going since it was a surprise.. def gotta keep belly room to fully enjoy it!

*Spectro- totally missed seeing it up close and it bummed me out more than I can explain! Not going to mis it next year, and will wait over an hour to assure a good spot!

*Waking Tink- bummed they let another child wake her right after Kayla did! LAME.

*Davey Crockett Donald- awesome!! He was so cute lol!

*HDDMR- Love this show, but we will break tradition and do something different next year! John was inthe show and that was awesome! Don't think it will be teh same ater seeing that!
Hm, might have to get Kyle to do that too.

*Goofy's candy co- wish they would get it togther and on the same page in regards to the dining plan!

*South of the Border- OH MY! Glad we stopped by, but yikes. Creeptastic! Prolly was the bomb back in the day though!
No way, I'm sure it was crap then. That's why I love it. Kitschy crap, it's hilarious! I was crapping my pants at all the junk there! I love it! You just need to embrace your inner trailer park & go back. :thumbsup2


So that's it! That is all of my final thoughts! Hope they were helpful to some! and please feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Stay tuned for pictures!

You crack me up! Can't wait for pics! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[praisehisname]

Kayla's birthday sounds like it was a blast! Please post pics of the NY part!!!

I loved reading your final thoughts. It was like having a recap of your trip and also gave me some good ideas! :thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

Great Final thoughts Jenn !! Looking for the pix and a link to your PTR!!!!

[OhioDisneyLover]

Love your final thoughts!!

Now.......ON WITH THE PRE TRIPPIE for our next trip! :rolleyes1

[inkedupmomma]

Enjoyed your final thoughts

I am sad your report is over, but on the other hand, excited to read your new Pre Trip when u start :wizard:
thank you so much for sticking with me, and joining on my next adventure! that will have to wait til at least tonight though lol!

You crack me up! Can't wait for pics! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
I think you and I share the same corny jokester bone ;) Thanks for all the wonderful comments.

Kayla's birthday sounds like it was a blast! Please post pics of the NY part!!!

I loved reading your final thoughts. It was like having a recap of your trip and also gave me some good ideas! :thumbsup2
gonna post pics right now!! glad I oculd give you some ideas!:thumbsup2

Great Final thoughts Jenn !! Looking for the pix and a link to your PTR!!!!
pix coming up now, and I promise to post the link here when I start my PTR!!!

Love your final thoughts!!

Now.......ON WITH THE PRE TRIPPIE for our next trip! :rolleyes1

tonight I will!

[inkedupmomma]

Here are some pics from our trip to NYC for Kayla's birthday weekend, and I am also throwing in some Holiday pics for fun!

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[inkedupmomma]

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[inkedupmomma]

Holiday pics. My mom, sis, and nephew are in most of them! My nephew i special needs and just the cutest thing ever!

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John attempting to be funny by showing his empty pockets, aka broke from all the christmas presents in the background.dork.
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[inkedupmomma]

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Kayla bought my sister a #1 Aunt necklace, and it was all blingy and from JCPenney's at her school fair. My sister was so touched!

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Well, that's all folks! I hope you enjoyed my pics! Feel free to share your Christmas time pics here too! I love seeing how everyone celebrates!

Stay tuned for my new PTR link tonight!!

[Trentmom]

NYC looks like a blast.

Kayla dessert looked so yummy :goodvibes

Love your holiday photos.

Your nephew is adorable :lovestruc

Trent had that same Thomas and Tank Engine paper last year

Love Kayla's new costume.....is that Rosetta?

Will that be her Halloween costume this year?


Thanks again for sharing your family with us.


Will be waiting for the Pre Trip :surfweb:

[Beka]

Love seeing pics of my two fave kids (outside of my own, of course)! I bet the Tim Burton exhibit was too friggin cool. I love NYC! Looks like ya'll had a blast! Your nephew is a cutie! I couldn't tell for sure if he was special needs or not, he looks pretty normal. Is it rude for me to ask what his needs are? (I'm totally interested in working with kids with special needs at church, so yeah, that's the kind of stuff I like to read up on. I'm a dork. I embrace it.)

Those mini recliners are awesome, where did you find them?

[inkedupmomma]

NYC looks like a blast.

Kayla dessert looked so yummy :goodvibes

Love your holiday photos.

Your nephew is adorable :lovestruc

Trent had that same Thomas and Tank Engine paper last year

Love Kayla's new costume.....is that Rosetta?

Will that be her Halloween costume this year?


Thanks again for sharing your family with us.


Will be waiting for the Pre Trip :surfweb:
Thank you :) My nephew LOVES Thomas! He can't say much, but he can screammmm Thomas if he sees him lol The new costume IS Rosetta! Pretty good considering you have a boy! Not sure if that will be hger costume though. We will bring it, but she wants to do Alice in wonder Land, with Jack as the mad hatter! we'll see though, Jack's older now and has started forming his own opinions:headache: Gonan start the new PTR today..yesterday didn't go quite as planned..but does anything ever in my life??

Love seeing pics of my two fave kids (outside of my own, of course)! I bet the Tim Burton exhibit was too friggin cool. I love NYC! Looks like ya'll had a blast! Your nephew is a cutie! I couldn't tell for sure if he was special needs or not, he looks pretty normal. Is it rude for me to ask what his needs are? (I'm totally interested in working with kids with special needs at church, so yeah, that's the kind of stuff I like to read up on. I'm a dork. I embrace it.)

Those mini recliners are awesome, where did you find them?

Thank you Beka! You know I am a sucker for your lil man too! Seriosuly love him! Tim Burton Exhibit was AMAZING! Photography was not allowed, which totally bummed me out! Hence the lack of coolness! Nyc was def a blast, snow and all!

As for my nephew, I do not know all the correct terminology for what is wrong with him, but he is missing a chromosome. Has muscular problems, can't talk much, and is pretty much at the level of most 1 year olds (he is 4 and a half). Anywho, it wasn't rude at all. Most times I look at pics and think he looks pretty normal too. But I know what to look for with him. You can see how tight his face muscles are, and his ears are smaller, eyes are wider apart, walks with a hunch and hobbles kind of, etc...

OH, and the chairs I got at Toys R us!! aren't they so cute!!! They were a big hit!




Link for my new PTR!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34883661#post34883661