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

[IluvXU]

Gorgeous pictures of gorgeous children!!!


Kathy

You are too sweet!

Precious kids.
Pretty flowers.
Easter parties.
Life is good.
You are blessed!

You say it so simply.... but so true!

Good thing you checked!

We had snow flurries yesterday -- crazy weather!

My brother was in ATL.... and said it was cold.... windy windy windy during their day sightseeing!

Wow! We just had cold and windy weather yesterday. This morning the temp was 36. I'm glad I haven't planted anything yet.

Today was at least pretty!

 

[IluvXU]

We used to handle our egg hunt the same way: assigned colors. We still do it that way for Ian. Will you put the Disney Dollars inside the eggs? I didn't know whether I would try to fit them in eggs, or put little scraps of paper in eggs telling the kids to redeem them for Disney Dollars.


Glad you could use your gift cards to pay for the trip.

I am putting them in... I just dug out some bigger eggs to stuff them in. They are only hunting for ten eggs each. They have two more hunts... with each set of grandparents, so they have lots of egg hunting left.

Aw that picture of the 3 of them looking out is adorable.

I love those type of pics... I try to get some every trip. My favorite ever is Hannah at 1.5 walking with DH down Main Street with her ears on. It will always be the favorite pic of mine. I should try to scan it in!

great Easter Bunny letter
your epcot plans left me smiling and excited to see how the day actually goes!!
Have a great holiday weekend

Of all the days EPCOT makes me the most nervous. I am not sure how we will do it!

Cute letter from the Easter Bunny! What a great idea to color code the eggs!

I just love seeing your photos from before -- that Character Connection interaction was just the best -- I remember that from last year on your TR!

Ahhh, Soarin' -- can you almost smell the oranges?

I remember just being so tearful last year on Soarin'-- I love it so and it was the only biggie ride that I got to do! Just hearing the music on the CD takes me back!

I love the letter to the Easter Bunny. I'll have to remember that colors thing for next year.

I love EPCOT as well. I didn't think I would like it with A., but she loves it as well.

As for the CS, I love the Mexico counter service. I also like to get one of those ice/juice things in Japan. I can't remember the name though.

How did the haircuts go?

Cutting Emily's hair is a disaster... it is getting thicker but wild. I am trying to just keep it looking trimmed and short on purpose. Also I don't want bangs, so the front is unruly. Plus she is protesting having anyone help with anything... including her hair!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

You really are queen of the "back side" shots! I love the photos of the girls in tomorrow land and DTD playing in the fountains last year. I would love to see the one of Hannah in her Mickey ears!

 

[Charleston Princess]

My brother was in ATL.... and said it was cold.... windy windy windy during their day sightseeing!

Today was at least pretty!

It was cold and windy yesterday -- unseasonably so. Where did BIL and fam go for sightseeing?

Today was pretty here, too. It's supposed to storm again on Friday though.

I remember just being so tearful last year on Soarin'-- I love it so and it was the only biggie ride that I got to do! Just hearing the music on the CD takes me back!

I have the Soarin' music and listen to it anytime I need a pick-me-up!

 

[IluvXU]

Here is the picture!

I love the frame so I included it too!

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[wigdoutdismom]

Oh my gosh, that is just waaaay tooooo cute!

 

[DreaGirl]

What a sweet pic! I have that frame in my living room right now, love it.

I don't know what to do about A.'s hair. It isn't getting thicker, just curlier! I want to grow her bangs out, but I know it will be a disaster and I'm not sure I want to deal with it. I'm thinking of cutting it shorter in the back to control the wild mess of curls back there.

 

[tinkgurl]

OMG, that's so cute!!

 

[KathyRN137]

What an amazing picture that is... no wonder its a favorite!

If Hannah is nervous about the loud noise in the TT queue, bring some squishy ear plugs for her to wear! They help Billy a lot!

I agree, Epcot is one park that has really grown on me, too!


Kathy

 

[lmillercrew]

You have done Epcot like we have done Epcot. This year I am looking forward to leaving for a while and enjoying the resort a little more. I can't believe how grown up your girls look after just a year! It's crazy how quickly they grow up.

 

[mylag1rl]

The Easter Bunny letter was very cute. The Epcot plans look good too. Epcot has also grown on my family. Our first few trips we didn't spend as much time there but now we really like it. Soarin is one of my top 3 rides, too.

Love the pics from your other trips. The one of DH and Hannah walking down Main St with the castle in the background is priceless.

 

[micandminforever]

Here is the picture!

This picture says it all.

Your plans for Epcot sound wonderful. Epcot has become one of my favorites. My dh and I always plan two days at Epcot and two days at MK.

May you and your family have a Blessed Easter.​

 

[IluvXU]

You really are queen of the "back side" shots! I love the photos of the girls in tomorrow land and DTD playing in the fountains last year. I would love to see the one of Hannah in her Mickey ears!

Thanks Anita! I try to catch them because I like them a lot!

It was cold and windy yesterday -- unseasonably so. Where did BIL and fam go for sightseeing?

Today was pretty here, too. It's supposed to storm again on Friday though.

I have the Soarin' music and listen to it anytime I need a pick-me-up!

They were visiting two sets of college friends- hit the World of Coke and some other stuff... they said it was crazy crowded.

Oh my gosh, that is just waaaay tooooo cute!

Thanks!

What a sweet pic! I have that frame in my living room right now, love it.

I don't know what to do about A.'s hair. It isn't getting thicker, just curlier! I want to grow her bangs out, but I know it will be a disaster and I'm not sure I want to deal with it. I'm thinking of cutting it shorter in the back to control the wild mess of curls back there.

I think at least now Emily's hair looks like I planned it to be short.... I know what you mean about the bang thing... she has the starts of bangs barely so I am going to try to avoid it. Then we will see!

OMG, that's so cute!!

Thanks!

What an amazing picture that is... no wonder its a favorite!

If Hannah is nervous about the loud noise in the TT queue, bring some squishy ear plugs for her to wear! They help Billy a lot!

I agree, Epcot is one park that has really grown on me, too!


Kathy

I think we need to get some ear plugs for Wishes too.

You have done Epcot like we have done Epcot. This year I am looking forward to leaving for a while and enjoying the resort a little more. I can't believe how grown up your girls look after just a year! It's crazy how quickly they grow up.

It breaks my heart how big they have gotten.... and yet it is fun to watch them grow!

The Easter Bunny letter was very cute. The Epcot plans look good too. Epcot has also grown on my family. Our first few trips we didn't spend as much time there but now we really like it. Soarin is one of my top 3 rides, too.

Love the pics from your other trips. The one of DH and Hannah walking down Main St with the castle in the background is priceless.

Thanks! EPCOT seems to grow on Disney vets I think a lot!

Here is the picture!

This picture says it all.

Your plans for Epcot sound wonderful. Epcot has become one of my favorites. My dh and I always plan two days at Epcot and two days at MK.

May you and your family have a Blessed Easter.​

I hope your family has a wonderful Easter too!

So today we took a rode trip to Indianapolis to the Children's Museum. It was tons of fun.... but work! My mom went with me and my sister in law and her mom joined for extra hands help. We sure needed it... thankful we will outnumber my kids at WDW! Plus the had a hard time two hours in the car.... I cannot imagine a drive to FL!​

 

[Charleston Princess]

So today we took a rode trip to Indianapolis to the Children's Museum. It was tons of fun.... but work! My mom went with me and my sister in law and her mom joined for extra hands help. We sure needed it... thankful we will outnumber my kids at WDW! Plus the had a hard time two hours in the car.... I cannot imagine a drive to FL!

I bet you are even more thankful that you are flying now!

 

[dddisrunner]

Laura, I LOVED the update! The letter from the Easter Bunny is so sweet! All the pictures were so cute but I LOVED the one from the back of your DS and DD!!

 

[AlohaAnnie]

I really like the pic of your DH and DD walking toward the castle, I need to remember to get a few pics like this! too cute

I like your plans for AK & Epcot, we did not think we would like Epcot as much as we do. MK & Epcot are our two favorites with DHS and AK coming in next.

I really like your plans. We are driving from Indiana to WDW also this year. In fact, I live about 25 minutes from the Indianapolis Childrens Museum and have been to Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge in Ohio.

We are calling our driving our adventure.

Can't wait to hear more.

 

[IluvXU]

I bet you are even more thankful that you are flying now!

You betcha! I would have spent the second half of our trip dreading the drive home!

Laura, I LOVED the update! The letter from the Easter Bunny is so sweet! All the pictures were so cute but I LOVED the one from the back of your DS and DD!!

Thanks Diane. Have a fantastic spring break... my is about over!

I really like the pic of your DH and DD walking toward the castle, I need to remember to get a few pics like this! too cute

I like your plans for AK & Epcot, we did not think we would like Epcot as much as we do. MK & Epcot are our two favorites with DHS and AK coming in next.

I really like your plans. We are driving from Indiana to WDW also this year. In fact, I live about 25 minutes from the Indianapolis Childrens Museum and have been to Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge in Ohio.

We are calling our driving our adventure.

Can't wait to hear more.

We I am sure will drive to WDW later... when the kids can handle it! We had fun in Indy-- and are excited that Kings Island opens next weekend!

 

[IluvXU]

So Monday we will be starting our countdown calendar- yea! We will be at 64 days! I can hardly believe it... it is actually going quick.

So after a week off... some thoughts I had:

I have to get our shirts made (we are doing a few iron ons)-- I hope to work on them this week or next

My sister in law is working on a project for the girls too... she is far more talented than me!

I need to finish paying off the trip... just waiting for gift cards

I need to check Disney visa points and gather $$ for the stroller rental

Double check our ADRs and Magical Express information

Buy an organizer for papers... and update my little tour book

I have started to take a look at the kids clothing. I feel pretty confident the kids have plenty of essentials.... yea!

I need to check my own clothing situation too!

I must admit I am proud I have not switched a single ADR or had true resort envy....we will see if I can make it another two months!

 

[sneadae]

Hello! I just wanted to say that I just finished reading your PTR. I am guessing you must be close to us...we are in Hamilton! It's funny, I think we were at the zoo the same day as your family.

I'll be following along! It's nice to know there are more Disney folks here in the area!!

 

[KathyRN137]

I must admit I am proud I have not switched a single ADR or had true resort envy....we will see if I can make it another two months!

Amazing! I'm proud of you, too!!

Kathy