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DreaGirl · 08-13-2009, 01:21 PM

I'm sorry Luke is sick! Poor little guy. B. is also sick with what I thought was an EI but turned out to be a virus. I'm a walking zombie right since I've been up the past 2 nights.

The picture of Luke with that kiss on his head is SO CUTE!!! OMGosh, I love it.

So no on DVC, huh? What changed your mind?

jenjolt · 08-13-2009, 02:02 PM

I just adored your photopass pictures your girls are just adorable!!!! I'm so glad you had a great meal at CRT and that your girls were able to meet up with Ariel...that is wonderful!!

Loved Snow White's interaction with Luke...what a gorgeous picture!!!!

Happy Elf · 08-13-2009, 03:06 PM

Loved your pics from CRT. Luke looked happy to get a big kiss!

Hope Luke is feeling better!

TinkerbellBaby · 08-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Luke is so cute! I let out a huge "Awwww!" when I saw his picture! Your other two daughters are too cute! I wish you the best with your children!
~TinkerbellBaby

punkin413 · 08-13-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IluvXU

great picture! i love it.

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Originally Posted by IluvXU

Once we got off that we saw Peter Pan-

my favorite!

glad emily got to see daisy!

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Originally Posted by IluvXU

Did everyone see that park hours are coming back out at 180 days along with dining reservations starting October 27th- now that is exciting news!

yes, i saw that! i wish they'd make up their mind....they're driving me nuts. i kinda was wishing they would put park hours out at 180 days and then keep ADRs at 90 days....that way you have plenty of time to plan. but no such luck!

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Originally Posted by IluvXU

that is AWESOME!

brookelizabeth · 08-13-2009, 10:26 PM

Oooh, the pic of Luke with Snow White's lipstick kiss is just adorable!

Great update-I love that you pretty much wrapped up the day with CRT! What a perfect ending.

The DVC decision is a big one, isn't it? We knew before we went down that we were pretty sure we wanted to buy, otherwise, there is no way I could have made that kind of decision on the spot either.

IluvXU · 08-13-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wigdoutdismom

Oh you have some great pictures of the kids with the princesses! I loved Luke's kiss from Snow White, I remember Em's from last year, do you have one of Hannah?

The picture of both girls with Ariel was fantastic!
I don't blame you a bit for not wanting to spend your last morning signing paperwork. Just packing is enough, especially when you have three children!

Hannah has no princess kiss, poor thing. She has only been to WDW 6 times before she turns 6.
I just could not part with all that money.... I still am not thrilled at that thought, but I am sure when we do a trip I will be thrilled about our decision.

We had to pack almost everything to go home with my parents who left before we got moving... so that was a lot of packing Wednesday night.

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Originally Posted by Charleston Princess

Another wonderful update, Laura! My favorite pictures from this one are Em holding Tinker Bell, Hannah wishing on her star, and Luke's kiss from Snow White! All are just precious!

I don't blame you for waiting until you got home to make the DVC decision (and I am so glad you decided to buy)!

Luke's kiss is in our collage from the trip. It is one of my favorites, I was glad to finally share it.

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Originally Posted by MeMom

I think this will be the cutest thing I see all day!

Poor, tired little princesses. They look wiped out!

Another great set of pictures.

He is the cutest thing I see all day... even when he is covered in food.

Today he stood up and let go ... multiple times, he is a crazy character!

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Originally Posted by Lady Lallie

Awww, the girls look so cute all dressed up for CRT. How awesome that you were able to see Ariel too!

Luke looks so freaking cute with his lipstick kiss.

I know that CRT will lose its luster sooner than I can imagine. Therefore I will haul the dresses to FL. I hope next trip we do BBB for Emily. I think she will be ready!

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Originally Posted by cjackearl

What a sweet update! Your girls are so cute in their princess dresses and I so love the pictures of Luke with Snow White and the lipstick kiss. The one of he and Belle is awfully sweet also. He looks like he's enjoying the princess attention.

He loved all the action that meal, and the wishing star.... he enjoyed playing with it!

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Originally Posted by Lifelong_Dreamer

So glad that this princess experience was much better, the pictures are adorable. I love when the princesses give the little boys a kiss and leave their mark on them, priceless!

It was a great meal, I think the food is good and the setting is beautiful! I would like to eat there at night someday to see the lights of Fantasyland.

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Originally Posted by BigEeyore

That is so ridiculously cute of Luke with the big kiss on his head!
Looks like your girls loved eating at CRT. We are trying Akershus on our next trip - maybe we'll splurge on CRT another time. I had never heard of Ariel being at CRT - how lucky that you guys got her!

Akershus is great. I love that they now include the picture with your meal. I am ready to go there again next trip, we did it twice in a row, and wanted to try something else.

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Originally Posted by DreaGirl

I'm sorry Luke is sick! Poor little guy. B. is also sick with what I thought was an EI but turned out to be a virus. I'm a walking zombie right since I've been up the past 2 nights.

The picture of Luke with that kiss on his head is SO CUTE!!! OMGosh, I love it.

So no on DVC, huh? What changed your mind?

Luke is acting fine. He is up right now, no idea why. I am trying to ignore the fussy baby.

Oh the DVC drama. We said no and I was said, but cheap. Literally once we arrived home the sales guy called us and said we could have a few more days to keep the deal. I talked to a friend who bought three years ago at SSR and just the price was so much better. I worried that we would see a much bigger $$$ in a few years. Plus I for sure wanted AKL or BLT since their one bedroom fits us. We just decided to go ahead and start enjoying it, rather than waiting till it would cost us more.

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Originally Posted by jenjolt

I just adored your photopass pictures your girls are just adorable!!!! I'm so glad you had a great meal at CRT and that your girls were able to meet up with Ariel...that is wonderful!!

Loved Snow White's interaction with Luke...what a gorgeous picture!!!!

Ariel was a big surprise.... and I was glad that Snow White was more fun than the one at EPCOT.

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Originally Posted by Happy Elf

Loved your pics from CRT. Luke looked happy to get a big kiss!

Hope Luke is feeling better!

He acts fine during the day and had been better at night.... but not tonight!

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Originally Posted by TinkerbellBaby

Luke is so cute! I let out a huge "Awwww!" when I saw his picture! Your other two daughters are too cute! I wish you the best with your children!
~TinkerbellBaby

Thank you for your kind words... we are so blessed!

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Originally Posted by punkin413

great picture! i love it.

my favorite!

glad emily got to see daisy!

yes, i saw that! i wish they'd make up their mind....they're driving me nuts. i kinda was wishing they would put park hours out at 180 days and then keep ADRs at 90 days....that way you have plenty of time to plan. but no such luck!

I just like to have the park hours a few days before ADR date. I think 180 benefits the planners a ton, which I love! We would have lost out this trip though on some of our meals because we did not book more than 180 days out.

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Originally Posted by brookelizabeth

Oooh, the pic of Luke with Snow White's lipstick kiss is just adorable!

Great update-I love that you pretty much wrapped up the day with CRT! What a perfect ending.

The DVC decision is a big one, isn't it? We knew before we went down that we were pretty sure we wanted to buy, otherwise, there is no way I could have made that kind of decision on the spot either.

We got our DVC member cards today... the real ones! That was good Mickey Mail!

DreaGirl · 08-14-2009, 07:33 AM

Congrats on your awesome Mickey mail!!! So fun!

punkin413 · 08-14-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by IluvXU

I just like to have the park hours a few days before ADR date. I think 180 benefits the planners a ton, which I love! We would have lost out this trip though on some of our meals because we did not book more than 180 days out.

i love having the hours so far out too. my complaint is, for example, i have a client who is going this year from 11/29 to 12/5. her day to make ADRs is 8/31. the hours for december probably won't be out by then, so we sort of have to guess about the park hours for the last 5 days of their vacation. i just wish they'd release the park hours and then maybe let you make ADRs a little later. maybe release park hours at 180 days and make ADRs at 150 days. but i know that'll probably never happen!

IluvXU · 08-14-2009, 11:35 PM

June 25- Departure

When I woke up my parents were gone, they had left a few things in their room for us, but it was way empty compared to everything we had taken to WDW. First and foremost, we had taken way way way too many snacks. With the dining plan and the heat, we just did not eat that much. Plus my mom is an overpacker, and in turn I overpacked. I promise I won't do that again.

We had decided to go and use our last CS credits, we had a few for a hot breakfast. DH went and got some goodies, I had a breakfast sandwich that was way yummo!

We packed up stuff and took the kids to the pool for one last dip. We were scheduled to fly out at 1:50, ME at 10:50. We were at the pool a bit after nine, and the kids stayed for the opening of the slide, what a fun ceremony.... I headed back for a quick shower and to get Luke dressed. We literally had two strollers, and three bags to take home with us, the rest we sent with grandma.

We were slow to get to the main building, and used our last three snack credits to buy some of the cookies and filled our mugs before the "Unmagical Express" arrived. Well I guess we poked around too long, and as DH checked us in a ME bus arrived and departed. DH even asked if we were on that bus, but the CM said no. Well after about ten minutes or so he checked again... and yes we had been scheduled to get on that bus...... they grumbled a bit, but oh well. We knew we had time. Onwards to the airport, we grabbed some food quick and went through security. I again had liquids, no problem with the kids I guess. Then we got on the wrong monorail, I was just following DH... and had to go back. At this point we were cutting it close... and literally boarded the plane as soon as we got to the gate. The Delta crewmember then grumbled at me, I should have gotten tags for the strollers earlier.... I thought to myself we just got here! Honestly by this point I was wishing we had drove. We had been sitting, waiting, hurrying... nothing was going great. The flight was two good girls, and a fussy Luke. I was beat by the time we landed, he had been unhappy and there was little I could do.

Fortunately we arrived safely, got in our van and headed up to our house. We were in our house less than five minutes when our DVC guide called and told us to take a few more days if we were still interested. That is what we needed, we talked to our friends, did more research, asked some questions via Dis (thanks Anita and Jackie) and took the plunge.

I apologize for the lack of pics. I was worn out by this point. It was hot, we were tired and ready for to be home. While we had a great trip, taking three kids under six was hard, especially seven park days in a row. We are so lucky my parents came with us, and we did have some magical moments we will never forget!

We are headed to a family party out of town this weekend, and I have some school stuff to finish before Friday's workday. Thursday is birthday #6 for Hannah and Luke is one week later, so we have birthday things to get done too. My scrapbooking is almost done, I have just Emily to finish the WDW pages for, but there are a ton of pictures I want to include (she was just too cute). Hannah has her pizza party with her classmates, her meet the teacher morning visit, and our parent curriculum night this week before she starts school on the 24th.

I will have one last final thoughts update, and our plans for our next trip soon....

Charleston Princess · 08-15-2009, 08:18 AM

What a tiring journey home! I don't blame you for not getting the camera out!

You are going to be busy, busy, busy the next couple of weeks!

I am worn out just looking at your schedule! I hope you plan on sharing birthday pics with us, though.

wigdoutdismom · 08-15-2009, 09:40 AM

Isn't it always a bit "unmagical" heading home? I'm sorry your trip back was a bit more trouble than usual. Poor Luke (and you) it's tough with a baby on a plane if they aren't in the mood for it. All you can do is the best you can do!

I think it was pure genius to have your parents along, they seemed to be so much help. Managing a young crew like you have does take some extra hands. You guys really did have a great trip!

Congrats again on the DVC purchase, I was glad to be of help!

cjackearl · 08-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Wow, that does sound like an exhausting trip home.

I'm glad the kids got one final swim before *sniff, sniff* leaving. Yea for the DVC decision and getting a little more time to think it through.

Good luck with your next couple of weeks. Birthdays are fun but tiring for the birthday planners!

micandminforever · 08-15-2009, 10:28 AM

I really enjoyed your report, and look forward to the next report. You have a wonderful family and it has been a joy to follow them and watch Luke, Hannah, and Emily grow up before our eyes.

Best wishes for the coming school year and birthday parties.

BigEeyore · 08-15-2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks for a great TR! The trip home is never ever as good as the trip there.
You are going to love DVC! You will be able to take a more relaxed vacation pace, not needing to hit the parks every day because there are so many wonderful things to do at your resort. And you will love having a separate bedroom, full kitchen, and washer/dryer for sure!
Happy birthday to Hannah and Luke!

08-13-2009, 01:21 PM	#2071
DreaGirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,035	I'm sorry Luke is sick! Poor little guy. B. is also sick with what I thought was an EI but turned out to be a virus. I'm a walking zombie right since I've been up the past 2 nights. The picture of Luke with that kiss on his head is SO CUTE!!! OMGosh, I love it. So no on DVC, huh? What changed your mind? __________________ Drea, DH, DD 6 y.o., DS 4 y.o. October 2007-POFQ,May 2008- Wilderness Lodge,November 2008 - Free Dining @ POP,October 2009 - Saratoga Springs Resort, May 2010 - Pop Century, November/December 2010 - CBR,, Leap Year Trip!-POP!

08-13-2009, 02:02 PM	#2072
jenjolt Loves All Things Disney! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Home in Florida and Texas Posts: 8,157	I just adored your photopass pictures your girls are just adorable!!!! I'm so glad you had a great meal at CRT and that your girls were able to meet up with Ariel...that is wonderful!! Loved Snow White's interaction with Luke...what a gorgeous picture!!!! __________________ *My Magical Trips to Disney:*6/2012,1/2012,10/2011, 6/2011, 5/2011, 1/2011, 5/2010, 1/2010, 10/2009, 5/2009, 1/2009, 3/2007, 5/2005 , 10/1992: First Trip to Disney (Thanks Dad!)

08-13-2009, 03:06 PM	#2073
Happy Elf DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,470	Loved your pics from CRT. Luke looked happy to get a big kiss! Hope Luke is feeling better! __________________ Janell DH-Ben DD-Hannah (7) DS-Owen (4) Our July 2011 TR: Surf, Sun, and Big Family FUN! Our July 2011 PTR: Big Family Fun...Hopefully! Our 2009 PTR: Twice the Excitement, Twice the Fun Our 2009 TR:Plans Change with a 4 year old! Honeymoon-Yacht Club July 2001 All Star Movies July 2003 Hannah's First Trip-All Star Movies September 2006 Owen's First Trip-Pop Century June 2009 Our 10 year Anniversary - Caribbean Beach July 2011

08-13-2009, 04:15 PM	#2074
TinkerbellBaby TinkerbellBaby Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Luke is so cute! I let out a huge "Awwww!" when I saw his picture! Your other two daughters are too cute! I wish you the best with your children! ~TinkerbellBaby __________________ The Best Place In The World, Is Disney World! [[img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/sgp9547xzs3y0q7z.png[/img]

08-13-2009, 10:26 PM	#2076
brookelizabeth Jambo Wildbunch Gang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11,146	Oooh, the pic of Luke with Snow White's lipstick kiss is just adorable! Great update-I love that you pretty much wrapped up the day with CRT! What a perfect ending. The DVC decision is a big one, isn't it? We knew before we went down that we were pretty sure we wanted to buy, otherwise, there is no way I could have made that kind of decision on the spot either. __________________ Jan Disneyland TR: No way Jose! We are going to Disneyland! Blog: got mickey bar? Aug 2011 - Pop/YC/OKW ... May 2011 - ASMo ... Feb/March 2011 - BWV/BLT ... Sept 2010 - BWV ... Dec/Jan 2009/10 - AKV ... Sept 2009 - CSR ... Jan 2009 - SSR ... Nov 2008 - WL ... Oct 2006 - AKL

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08-14-2009, 07:33 AM	#2078
DreaGirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,035	Congrats on your awesome Mickey mail!!! So fun! __________________ Drea, DH, DD 6 y.o., DS 4 y.o. October 2007-POFQ,May 2008- Wilderness Lodge,November 2008 - Free Dining @ POP,October 2009 - Saratoga Springs Resort, May 2010 - Pop Century, November/December 2010 - CBR,, Leap Year Trip!-POP!

08-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#2080
IluvXU DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,471	June 25- Departure When I woke up my parents were gone, they had left a few things in their room for us, but it was way empty compared to everything we had taken to WDW. First and foremost, we had taken way way way too many snacks. With the dining plan and the heat, we just did not eat that much. Plus my mom is an overpacker, and in turn I overpacked. I promise I won't do that again. We had decided to go and use our last CS credits, we had a few for a hot breakfast. DH went and got some goodies, I had a breakfast sandwich that was way yummo! We packed up stuff and took the kids to the pool for one last dip. We were scheduled to fly out at 1:50, ME at 10:50. We were at the pool a bit after nine, and the kids stayed for the opening of the slide, what a fun ceremony.... I headed back for a quick shower and to get Luke dressed. We literally had two strollers, and three bags to take home with us, the rest we sent with grandma. We were slow to get to the main building, and used our last three snack credits to buy some of the cookies and filled our mugs before the "Unmagical Express" arrived. Well I guess we poked around too long, and as DH checked us in a ME bus arrived and departed. DH even asked if we were on that bus, but the CM said no. Well after about ten minutes or so he checked again... and yes we had been scheduled to get on that bus...... they grumbled a bit, but oh well. We knew we had time. Onwards to the airport, we grabbed some food quick and went through security. I again had liquids, no problem with the kids I guess. Then we got on the wrong monorail, I was just following DH... and had to go back. At this point we were cutting it close... and literally boarded the plane as soon as we got to the gate. The Delta crewmember then grumbled at me, I should have gotten tags for the strollers earlier.... I thought to myself we just got here! Honestly by this point I was wishing we had drove. We had been sitting, waiting, hurrying... nothing was going great. The flight was two good girls, and a fussy Luke. I was beat by the time we landed, he had been unhappy and there was little I could do. Fortunately we arrived safely, got in our van and headed up to our house. We were in our house less than five minutes when our DVC guide called and told us to take a few more days if we were still interested. That is what we needed, we talked to our friends, did more research, asked some questions via Dis (thanks Anita and Jackie) and took the plunge. I apologize for the lack of pics. I was worn out by this point. It was hot, we were tired and ready for to be home. While we had a great trip, taking three kids under six was hard, especially seven park days in a row. We are so lucky my parents came with us, and we did have some magical moments we will never forget! We are headed to a family party out of town this weekend, and I have some school stuff to finish before Friday's workday. Thursday is birthday #6 for Hannah and Luke is one week later, so we have birthday things to get done too. My scrapbooking is almost done, I have just Emily to finish the WDW pages for, but there are a ton of pictures I want to include (she was just too cute). Hannah has her pizza party with her classmates, her meet the teacher morning visit, and our parent curriculum night this week before she starts school on the 24th. I will have one last final thoughts update, and our plans for our next trip soon.... __________________ Last edited by IluvXU; 08-14-2009 at 11:41 PM.

08-15-2009, 08:18 AM	#2081
Charleston Princess DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 21,603	What a tiring journey home! I don't blame you for not getting the camera out! You are going to be busy, busy, busy the next couple of weeks! I am worn out just looking at your schedule! I hope you plan on sharing birthday pics with us, though. __________________ Me (Jackie), Charles, Chelsea (15), Connor (13) 2012 TR: A Fourth of Pixie-Dust!2012 PTR: Does Pixie Dust Help with Decision-Making? May 2011 PTR: Sensing Pixie Dust I Am! July 2010 TR: Where Pixie-Dusted Birthday Dreams Come True! October 2009 TR: Shaken, Not Stirred, With a Twist of Pixie Dust! A Food and Wine Trip Report!June 2009 TR: Divas, Zebra Domes, and Pixie Dust! A Week in an African Paradise!

08-15-2009, 09:40 AM	#2082
wigdoutdismom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 7,987	Isn't it always a bit "unmagical" heading home? I'm sorry your trip back was a bit more trouble than usual. Poor Luke (and you) it's tough with a baby on a plane if they aren't in the mood for it. All you can do is the best you can do! I think it was pure genius to have your parents along, they seemed to be so much help. Managing a young crew like you have does take some extra hands. You guys really did have a great trip! Congrats again on the DVC purchase, I was glad to be of help! __________________

08-15-2009, 09:58 AM	#2083
cjackearl DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,903	Wow, that does sound like an exhausting trip home. I'm glad the kids got one final swim before sniff, sniff leaving. Yea for the DVC decision and getting a little more time to think it through. Good luck with your next couple of weeks. Birthdays are fun but tiring for the birthday planners! __________________ Me DH DD(14) DD(12) DS(7) Hi! My TR NO Random Dancing at Disney-COMPLETE

08-15-2009, 10:28 AM	#2084
micandminforever DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Small Town, N.W. Ga. Posts: 2,016	I really enjoyed your report, and look forward to the next report. You have a wonderful family and it has been a joy to follow them and watch Luke, Hannah, and Emily grow up before our eyes. Best wishes for the coming school year and birthday parties. __________________ One day trips with Family 1972,1973, 1976, Honeymoon off site June 1985, Off site June 1986, Off site June 1989, Grand Floridian June 1992, Wilderness Lodge June 1995, Dixie Landing(POR) April 1997, Hilton at Downtown Disney April 2000, Beach Club June 2003, POFQ June 2005, Pop Century Dec. 2005, Pop Century Jan. 2006, Pop Century Sept. 2007, POFQ Jan. 2009, Pop Century Sept 2009, BLT 25th Anniversary Trip June 2010, CBR March 2011, PORS Sept. 2012, Pop Century Jan. 2013

08-15-2009, 03:26 PM	#2085
BigEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 814	Thanks for a great TR! The trip home is never ever as good as the trip there. You are going to love DVC! You will be able to take a more relaxed vacation pace, not needing to hit the parks every day because there are so many wonderful things to do at your resort. And you will love having a separate bedroom, full kitchen, and washer/dryer for sure! Happy birthday to Hannah and Luke! __________________ (Me) (DH) (DD 7/29/05) (DD 3/9/2009) (Eli) (Mo)

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