OOPS!... She did it again! Lightning CAN strike Twice! 6/16 UPDATE

[blessedmom4]

Hi! This is my second Trip Report. Be forewarned, my first one took 14 months to complete, due to life getting in the way...in spite of that, I DID finish (FINALLY) and it was definitely the trip of a lifetime. Will this trip be a disappointment after our last trip? It has the potential to be a HUGE letdown, our last trip was a Make a Wish Trip and our Daughter’s wish To Be Famous at Disney came true in an extraordinary way!

[blessedmom4]

It doesn't matter if you have followed along on our past reports or if you are new to our story...ALL are welcome and encouraged to say hi. I love my DIS friends and there is ALWAYS room for one more! As I mentioned in my first post, the last trip was a Make a Wish Trip and it was simply the most wonderful time of our lives. This is where I would normally tell you who we are; however, since the past two years of our lives are highlighted here on the DIS I will give you links to the last PTRs and TR here:

THE WHO, the WISH, the WAIT...FINALLY our MAW DATES!!

Lisa IS FAMOUS! MAW Dream COME TRUE!

You ASKED for it, You GOT it!! GKTW ALUMNI RETURN!

You can thank me later for this service, especially if you have insomnia. This will give you enough reading material to put you right to sleep. You will learn far more about us than you ever wanted to know...and yet what I don't write about would fill volumes.

Us in a nutshell:

Pete: Patriarch of the family. Former Marine. Plays guitar. Part time chauffeur, he helps me get the children to all of their activities. Disney lover. Loves to take trips and plays as hard as the children. Big Kid at heart. We have been together since 1988 (Yes, I was 5. Do the math, I turn 30 this year).

Me. Judy: Matriarch to this clan. RN by career, Homeschooling Mom by choice. Planner of the trips, logistics supervisor....I keep everybody straight, pull no punches and am honest to a fault. Several on these boards have called me other things, but don't believe them. I am awesome, just ask me. Had only seen one Disney Movie (101 Dalmatians) until I met DH. (My younger years weren't the best).

Christian: Oldest Son. 22. Graduated College May, 2012 and still looking for that job. Computer whiz and wonderful artist. Has a gift for writing and just completed his first novel. He has been heaven sent these past few months, helping me get the children where they need to be (my Dad has been quite ill and this allowed me to help my parents). LOVES his siblings...and Disney. He is a tremendous help to me. A Gentle Giant with a HUGE heart.

David: Youngest Son. 18. He graduates High School May, 2013. He has many interests. Woodworking, Firefighting (he works as an Explorer for the CFD), Is in both the Aviation and Engineering Explorers posts. Volunteers at the Aviation Museum. Loves Disney, although he is into more of the thrills/action. For him, the world is black or white...and he is very kind.

Rachel: Oldest Daughter. 14. Is certified through Therapy Dog International to take our dog Bandit to schools, nursing homes and the Ronald McDonald House. Plays guitar (that is an understatement she has both passion AND talent). Currently has 2 different music scholarships. Enjoys Theater and 4H, as well as plays in a Jazz Ensemble. Sees injustice and tries to change it. Incredible sense of humor and my biggest fan.

Lisa: Youngest Daughter. 9 (soon to be 10). Bravest person I know. Has had 3 Open heart surgeries and 2 strokes...and doesn't let that stop/define her. She loves 4H, ballet, acting, musicals, takes both theater and voice on scholarship (doesn't sing like a 9 year old). Loves to perform and wants to be famous. VERY tenderhearted, cuddly, loving. Fearless!

Bandit: Our Chihuahua. 4. Certified Therapy Dog. Rachel trained him for 17 months, from the time he was a small puppy. They passed FIVE tests to become TDI certified in July, 2010. He nearly died last year and as soon as he could move, he went to get his collar, he wanted to go to work....he loves it. Makes all of your pain go away. Sadly, he wasn't able to make the trip with us...but he had fun anyway.

So, that is us with as much brevity as you will ever see from me. We are a fun-loving, happy lot, who love the Lord and all of His blessings. I hope you will join us for the journey. As long as we have readers, well then, I will happily write. I promise to stray off track...but the story will eventually be told. If I am nothing else, I am tenacious... You might even learn something along the way, I already know I will.

This Trip WAS filled with lots of unexpected twists and turns...

The Family.

[blessedmom4]

Day 1

An Offer We Couldn't Refuse.


Day 2
Royal Accommodations
We laughed so hard my sides hurt!


Day 3
Volunteering at GKTW!!!
Playing at GKTW!


Day 4
Discovery Cove Take 2
Mom's Birthday and Halloween at GKTW

Day 5
A Quiet Morning at the Resort and a Little GKTW.
A BIG, Unexpected Surprise!
ANOTHER Special Parade!
The most WONDERFUL surprise was still to come!



Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

[Disney9.9.10]

Finally! I made it at the beginning of one of your reports Looking forward to it!

[McDuck]

I'm here. Well, for now....we are off to WDW tomorrow, so I won't be here for a bit. BUT, I'll be back!!!!

[Piper]

I am here also.

[happybelle]

I am so excited you have started your Trip Report. You are a beautiful family both inside and out and I am also glad to be here from the beginning. So much talent in your family, I expect you all to be famous.

Judy, I think you should write a novel. I would buy it.

[blessedmom4]

Originally Posted by Disney9.9.10

Finally! I made it at the beginning of one of your reports Looking forward to it!

Thanks Krysten! I am glad you are here! I always worry nobody is gong to read and I will be talking to myself.

Originally Posted by McDuck

I'm here. Well, for now....we are off to WDW tomorrow, so I won't be here for a bit. BUT, I'll be back!!!!

Jennie! You should have been asleep, but I am so glad you found me. Have a great time and I hope No one is sick for the trip

Originally Posted by Piper

I am here also.

Piper, it is so good to see you more these days. Praying you continue to feel better.

Originally Posted by happybelle

I am so excited you have started your Trip Report. You are a beautiful family both inside and out and I am also glad to be here from the beginning. So much talent in your family, I expect you all to be famous.
You are very kind, I think my family is beautiful and talented as well. That is why I am so blessed.
Judy, I think you should write a novel. I would buy it.

I have heard that, I just don't think anyone would read it. My Mom says I should write a series, like Little house on the Prairie. If only!

[lovethattink]

I'm here. Guess I better finish downloading your bbb pics?

[VBAndrea]

Good morning! I didn't realize how lengthy your ptr got to be.

So tell me about Christian's novel -- what type of genre??? Alexa is writing a story right now too. Not quite a novel, but maybe someday she'll get there.

[DMGeurts]

I am here - can't wait to hear all about this trip.

D~

[lovethattink]

Originally Posted by blessedmom4

I always worry nobody is gong to read and I will be talking to myself.

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No, not you. That's me. I've been monologuing on my Christmas TR and the SWW PTR since sweet Lisa went to Haiti and dear Michele hasn't been able to get on the computer. People are reading, the numbers are going up, but lately I'm the only one talking.

(Speaking of dear Michele, she and others in her household are sick. She's hoping to get her mom to the doc today, but she probably needs an appointment herself.)

I went back and read your intro on the laptop, so much nicer than on my phone, and I have to say what an incredible introduction! Great choice of pictures and descriptions. By the way, you look amazing in those pictures.

I'm looking forward to the twists and turns of this new TR. I know I have an inside edge and even so, you and your precious girls were tight lipped and kept some major excitement top secret.

[pwdebbie]

Originally Posted by lovethattink

No, not you. That's me. I've been monologuing on my Christmas TR and the SWW PTR since sweet Lisa went to Haiti and dear Michele hasn't been able to get on the computer. People are reading, the numbers are going up, but lately I'm the only one talking.

I'm looking forward to the twists and turns of this new TR. I know I have an inside edge and even so, you and your precious girls were tight lipped and kept some major excitement top secret.

Guilty! I've been reading over at your thread, Tink, but haven't said anything. Slap me upside the head if you want.

Looking forward to following this new TR and can't wait to find out what the major excitement is.

[p00h4me]

I'm here too and will follow along. You gave us some hints on your PTR about your trip and can't wait to hear all the details.

[lovethattink]

Originally Posted by pwdebbie

Guilty! I've been reading over at your thread, Tink, but haven't said anything. Slap me upside the head if you want.

Certainly not going to slap you, lol. Thanks for letting me know you're there!