A snowstorm in Ohio? Eek; that's right across the river from me. Or are you closer to the Great Lakes?
We leave for Disney tomorrow, and my big fear is having to drive through a snowstorm. I hate snow.
I hope you have an amazing trip!!! You've been planning this event for so long - I am so very happy that your day is finally here!!!
I hate that dreaded last wake up at Disney. I can't believe how much you got done on your stockings they are looking awesome.
I know - that last wake up always sneaks up on me. And thank you... They are coming along much better than they were.
Those stockings just look like you...well, you're work, not you as a person...
Hahaha... I get it. LOL
I've started a PTR for next year in the attempt that it will keep me motivated to save, work and so on.
I am already there - I am very much looking forward to getting to know you and DH better... I love following TRs/PTRs of people who have become such good friends - I feel like I share so much of my life every day - it's just fun getting to know my friends better. I am so glad you are doing this! We can cheer eachother on!
And...you're updating about the day you went home and you still have ONE MORE DISMEET!!?? Amazing. You need a vacation to get some rest from your vacation.
Hahaha... This one wasn't planned at all though...
I can't believe you are leaving. It's so unfair that we just can't stay there forever.
I'm glad you all had a good breakfast before you got on the ME and then the plane because as we all know there is no such thing as "food" on the plane unless you buy it and it usually isn't very good.
The stockings look great, D.
I know - I wish we could stay longer too... but then I tell myself that I am very lucky we get to go as often as we do. So, I am just happy to have the memories to bring home with me.
Isn't that the truth... Let me tell ya - I was SUPER happy when they let us take our donuts through security on our way to WDW - that is going to be the new tradition. I can choke down coffee just about anywhere - but those disgusting muffins, can't do that. LOL
Thank you for the compliments on the stockings... I know they aren't "traditional" Christmas colors - but I wanted something FUN - as overseas - their traditions are different than ours.
Oh Boo, the last day. The one good thing about being behind is that you don't have to wait to find out the cliffhangers so now that I am caught up I can't stand waiting!!!
I guess that's one good benefit. LOL Happy to have you back - I am anxious to hear more about your trip, and I would love to see some pictures!
I wanted to comment on all the posts I missed so I will include some random observations from your TR (no need for you to reply since I am way behind) LOL
You know I am gonna reply. LOL
First off I am impressed that Alli is going the vegetarian route and that you have done such a great job at finding meals that you can tweak for her.
It has not been an easy road for her - I am sad to say. She is still sticking to her vegetarianism, and we are doing the very best we can to give her the nutrition she needs. Josh, however, has been very - hmmmm - difficult?? He is just having a hard time, because he doesn't feel that she is getting the proper nutrition... I keep trying to tell him - Teens are GOING to rebel... there is no way around that. I would much rather have her rebel as a vegetarian than turn to drinking or drugs... We should be counting our blessings. Slowly - ever so slowly - he is starting to come around... but it is taking a lot of time. I do think he is starting to see my perspective a little more and more every day. I will gladly dirty an extra pan every night, so she can eat with the family... If it means she is not doing any of the other destructive behaviour that other teens tend to turn to.
Your stockings look really nice and I love the idea of the picture of them all together. Someday maybe you can all be together at Christmas time to enjoy the stockings together. Your blue fairy bag is so pretty and I love the fabrics of the Pinicchio bag. The appliques on these two are absolutely amazing.
Thank you... I honestly think this was someone's idea that they posted on my PTR/TR last year - but I can't remember who? I hope that some day we can be together for the holidays. And thank you for the compliments on my bags.
You guys have so many nice pictures from your trip. I love the ones of you guys with Mulan and the ones from interacting with Push. I could hang out and watch him all day. He does look cute in your headbands. How cool that you met up with Erin and her V in the parks. I love that Victoria asked for V's autograph.
Thanks! Yah - Push was awesome! We loved him! We were all so happy to get to spend more time with Erin and little V.
Congrats on all your exercise paying off. I hope those jeans from Kohls make their way to your house soon. That Turkey hat is great. Your friend did a great job making that. I am VERY impressed, I know that could not have been easy to make.
Thank you... Slowly - ever so slowly - it's coming off. I hope they make it to my house some day soon too. LOL
Yah - that Turkey hat is awesome! BFF did a great job on it!
I'm glad you had a nice time catching up with your cousin.
Thank you! Me too!
Good thing you are starting early on your sewing for your next trip (still waiting for more info on that but I have a feeling we will be in the loop soon) since you seem to have created a custom loving monster with your V. At least she can sew so you can put her to work.
Yes, you all will have more info in the coming weeks, I promise. Hahaha... Yah - she has a nice list for me already...
I could put her to work - if I could find a spot for her to sit in my sewing room that was out of the way... No worries though - I will find a way to let her help me - I won't be able to do it with out her. LOL
I see MM knows he is not supposed to be on the couch, it looks like he is trying to squeeze himself in there in hopes that you guys won't notice.
Yah - he has turned into quite the couch potato...
That dress you made is amazing. The fabrics are lovely and it must be so nice to have something that fits you perfectly. BUT those pictures of you that Alli took are wonderful. She really captured you and you look so happy in all the pictures. On that same website that I sent you about taking your own family photos there was another blog post about picking clothes for a photo shoot. She talks about wearing something you feel good in because it really comes across in the pictures and after seeing your pictures I will agree 100%. Now, I hope that doesn't come across as me not thinking you look great in your other pictures but the ones of you in the dress you made that Alli took are above and beyond. I hope you get one of those framed for Josh.
Aww... Thanks so much! I just love that dress... I think I may wear it for Thanksgiving. I only think I look as great as I do, because Alli is as talented as she is. LOL Both girls really have a way of making me laugh and making me happy - I think that shows in all the pictures they've taken of me over the years. I am so very, very lucky to have them in my life - it's such an amazing gift to be a part of theirs.
Thank you so much Liz for taking the time to catch up... You didn't have to do that, but I am very happy you did. I know the last few weeks have been very crazy for you - please know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. When you have the time, please send me a PM - here or on FB - and let me know how you all are doing. (((hugs)))
I know - I know...
I love the stockings. So cute. like luggage, I tend to have too many Christmas stockings & tree skirts. I guess I collect happy memories in an unusual way.
Hahaha... I know excatly what you mean... Even though I don't collect those exact items - but I do have other collections that I do feel that way about.
Even thought the TR brings you right up to getting on the ME bus, you still have surprises to share. That is so cool! Can't wait to see who is on the ME bus with you.
Me too!
I live about a 1/2 mile from Lake Erie. I didn't get snow yesterday but my doctor is south of here in what's called the snow belt. There was about six inches of snow there and people are still without power. I wouldn't get much snow here until the lake freezes. We have what's called lake effect snow. the wind blows the snow inland to the higher elevations.
The Christmas stockiings turned out great. I made a case for my daughter's WiiU yesterday. She wanted it lined with this black fuzzy fleece. It's now all over the house. We're working on cleaning it all up.
I can't wait to here the details of the next trip you're planning.
The late day is always the worst. You have to leave Disney and go back to the real world.
Liz
Thanks Liz! LOL about that fuzzy fleece all over - I can relate - since my BFF has started making the hats, she has those fuzzies all over her house too.
I am getting anxious to start my next PTR though... I think you all need to start keeping your eyes open for it... It's coming soon.
Glad to see the stockings are coming along. They are looking quite cute!
Thank you! I am getting anxious to get them all done... Ideally - I need to have them completely done with in the next 2 weeks, so I can send Brian/Myrthe/Thomas' back to The Netherlands with her dad while he is here... So I am really trying to bust my behind on them.
I have not heard of a Rodesian Ridgeback before. I had to Google it to see what they look like. They are beautiful dogs. I am partial to larger dogs so I really like these. Nice that your doggie allowed you to interact with the puppy.
They are super cute! They do grow up to be quite large - however - MM is almost the same size as their full grown Rodesian.
Oh, those last days are always so sad. So who was on the bus? It seems like you've already met just about everybody on this trip!
Well, almost everyone... Hahaha... There is ONE person I missed.
Oh man! A cliffhanger! I'm not at all surprised if you are able to get a group photo on the bus from knowing everyone!
Hahaha... For all of our combined Dismeets - I am still bummed that we didn't even know eachother then, it would have been EPIC if we could have met... Next time - I hope.
That dreaded final morning... sounds like between coffee, breakfast, and a Mickey krispie treat to go, you've made the most of it.
Eagerly awaiting the conclusion.
Yes... I would so much rather leave in the morning like that - We tried to leave on a late flight on our March 2012 trip - and it just really sucked for us... It was like dragging out the inevitable, and too many variables that could make us late - it was really nerve-racking. I'd much rather leave in the morning, it's a lot less stressful for us.
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Yesterday was a good day... I managed to get two more stocking quilted... So now I have the 2 girls and little Thomas' stocking ready to be assembled. I have Josh's other brother's all cut out and ready to quilt. I am completely out of fabric for the cuffs for these though... BFF picked it up for me at JoAnn's the other day and even washed it for me - so I need to make a trip to her house sometime this weekend to grab it. It's so nice that she washed it for me though - so then I can get right to work on it as soon as I get home. Once all of these stockings are done, I will have 3 more to do, and I will be completely done... Josh's Mom, his Step-Dad, and his Step-Mom...
I made a quick grocery trip to town yesterday... It really annoys me that just the
necessities are so expensive... $90 for JUST the items we can't live with out... Cheese, Milk, Bread, Eggs, Yogert... I had a few coupons, but nothing real exciting. I have to go to the butcher today and pick up our ground beef order... I usually order more than I did this time, but I had to place the order during the Federal govt. shut-down and I didn't want to order more than we could handle paying for, because I didn't know if it would be resolved before I had to pick it up. Thankfully - it has been.
I am taking Alli to the MOA again today.... 2 of the pairs of jeans she exchanged for last weekend, she wants to exchange again...
This is the last time I am exchanging them - I swear!
I know I haven't been doing updates to my TR on the weekends, but I think I will do my final update this morning... No worries though - I still have a few updates after this... Remember - I have all of my Now n' Thens to post... So, that should make this TR last through the week and then it will be done. 
So, you'll need to keep your eyes open for my new PTR to start.
I hope you all have an amazing weekend.
D~
It's so unfair that we just can't stay there forever.
You have interesting reports.
However, it looks like even on ME you had one last bit of Pixiedust with getting to ride with Erin!
