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Congratulations! That is so exciting!!!
Thank you!!
Congratulations! That is so exciting!!!
I have some news!! It's not "facebook official" yet as it's still early but it is affecting my May WDW trip planning so I wanted to share with you all.
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Just had my 8 week ultrasound and everything looks great
I have some news!! It's not "facebook official" yet as it's still early but it is affecting my May WDW trip planning so I wanted to share with you all.
Just had my 8 week ultrasound and everything looks great
Wow, you are ambitious! And to think I've got 1/2 day to cover before leaving and I feel like that's pushing it.this pace is fast bc there were 11 days and I want all of them posted before I leave for our May trip!
I can't wait to see what you come up with!While there in May, I have a plan to snap a photo of Aria in front of the castle with some props as our announcement, so once I have that pic I'll have to see what you guys think
Aw, that's so sweet! She's going to be such a great big sister! (By the way, Izzy is super excited about Santa lately. She saw a Christmas picture and has been saying, "Santa's coming back! With presents! He's coming back!")She went to the ultrasound last night and keeps asking to see the baby - this morning she asked if she could feed my baby...I told her she will have to wait until around Christmas time to do that and that caused a whole convo about Santa bringing the baby presents (Aria's idea was a baby car seat).
Good idea to use your leave. I don't know that I could do it - thinking about doing anything with a 2-month-old exhausts me. But people do it every day. (If you want a TR about bringing a 9-week-old, DisneyParkLover's first one was about that and it went great).I am planning on a 4th birthday trip for Aria next January when baby will be about 2 months old - I'll still be out on leave so won't have to take any time off for it.
Day 3- my birthday!
Great way to start the day! I'm going to miss doing CP this time, but excited to try CRT.We started off with an 8AM Crystal Palace reservation which we all enjoyed - we even stopped for some photopass before hand
Well, on the bright side, you wouldn't have had time for that nonexistent birthday cake anyway.it was approximately 7:15 by the time we left.
Looks like you guys had a really fun time at the party! Izzy would love those treat trails too, I bet. Just tonight, she went to her bookshelf and found a Minnie/Halloween book and wanted to read it. She was so into it and excited for their costumes that it made me want to take her to a MNSSHP. (No plans, though. )Anyway….the trick or treat trails were a lot of fun for Aria – she was really loving saying TRICK OR TREAT and this year she totally fell for Halloween – so much fun. Some of the trails the CM’s were handing out handfuls of candy to her and she ended up with a HUGE bag full.
LOVE that picture!!Haunted Mansion but the line was HUGE, so instead we stopped for a photopass pic
Nice, you even got Andrew wearing Olaf!Here you can see the extent of our "costumes":
This whole part is so funny to me. I mean, that would be really late for us to keep Izzy out, but pre-Izzy we once ARRIVED at the MK at midnight (it was open till 3am).Aria was still awake and happy though it was about 10:30 at this point! Andrew was driving me crazy as he was incredulous being in the park that late. I was ignoring him.
Congratulations! That is very exciting! .... and if you follow our plan you will be back at WDW for New Years
edit: saw your next post that you are being more conservative than us and waiting until the baby is 2mo
Glad to hear everything is going well
Sounds like a fun day - you got on a number of big rides which is fun. That's funny you were sitting in the same seats we had at BOG - and good to know that changing meal options isn't a big to-do (that was our worry as we never know what mood the kids will be in)
Looks like fun in the pool at that zero entry area with the fountains looks perfect for those Aria's age.
Glad you meal was better this time at Citricos - though I can see getting annoyed when you saw the time pass by and your target time for getting to the party not being met.
Those pictures of Aria at the dance party are so cute! Those along almost make the night worth it - and all the candy was just a bonus. I like the hitch-hiking ghost picture too as she is the only one pointing the other way
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! That's such exciting news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a fun morning at MK! I would not be sharing my strawberry cupcake though. Lol!! And I love the zero entry pools. Looks like a great day all around. Aria looks so cute in her costume! And who wouldn't love getting handfuls of candy?!
That is some crazy timing - so, so glad it all worked out! And the idea for an announcement with the castle is perfect. How are you feeling?
I'm glad that Citricos was a good experience. I haven't eaten there yet and feel like I never hear too much about it.
Aria looks so cute in her Halloween costume and looks like she's having the best time at the dance party!
The picture of you guys with the HM ghosts is great!
Aw, that's so sweet! She's going to be such a great big sister! (By the way, Izzy is super excited about Santa lately. She saw a Christmas picture and has been saying, "Santa's coming back! With presents! He's coming back!")
Good idea to use your leave. I don't know that I could do it - thinking about doing anything with a 2-month-old exhausts me. But people do it every day. (If you want a TR about bringing a 9-week-old, DisneyParkLover's first one was about that and it went great).
Well, on the bright side, you wouldn't have had time for that nonexistent birthday cake anyway.
This whole part is so funny to me. I mean, that would be really late for us to keep Izzy out, but pre-Izzy we once ARRIVED at the MK at midnight (it was open till 3am).
I just logged in after being away for several weeks, and this was the first trip report I clicked on. Hoping to see some news!
I am so, so, so happy and excited for You guys! Aria is going to be a great big sister!!
I think @TheMaxRebo has inspired quite a few of us, since we are planning to do the same thing! I can't pass up a trip during maternity leave when I won't have to use any additional vacation time! So sweet how excited Aria is about the baby! Paxton is excited to be a big brother and excited to have a baby sister, but he will randomly ask if that means I will have 2 kids and that is an idea he is not thrilled with.
Aria is so cute in her Anna costume! We are exactly the opposite when it comes to parties. We were huge fans of the Halloween party and can't wait to do it again, but weren't too impressed with the Christmas party. Just goes to show you there is something for everyone at Disney! It seems like y'all had a fun time though, even if Halloween is not your favorite. That pumpkin cutout photo is adorable! They didn't have that when we went in 2013. As if we aren't crazy enough for taking a newborn to Disney World, we are really trying to figure out how to squeeze in a Halloween party because we loved it so much!
Sounds like a fun morning at AK where you got in a lot of what you wanted pretty efficiently. The Dance Party with C&D sounds really fun and always love when your favorite part of a trip is one that you didn't even plan on!
Glad you enjoyed Sanaa again (even if your favorite dishes were removed, but their apps are really good there too - granted I am obviously speaking to the choir since you are the one who recommended Sanaa to us). The bread service is really good and fun! I wonder if somewhere online you can find recipes for their sauces/condiments
Bummer about your waiter at CG but glad the food was still very good. I love the big dessert sampler - that is great! It's fun to get to try a lot of different things (though, generally always one or two things you wish you had more of).
GF is one place we haven't watched Wishes from - always enjoy it from the Poly beach though so figure that is similar ... glad timing worked out for you
I love Aria's AK dress - so cute! And glad you enjoyed CG, despite the waiter....our last meal there was a disappointment due to the service :-( Those desserts look really good!
We're doing pretty well --- DD1 adjusted really, really well to being a big sister, and DD2 is a pretty good baby overall. I'm enjoying being on leave too, now that the weather is getting better! I know things will be tough when I'm back to work, so I'm enjoying every second that I'm off!
Now, to decide when to plan our next WDW trip.....(we've got a family destination wedding coming up in Mexico, which is sort of messing with our vacation time/plans/budget :-( )
Hope you are feeling good!
How cool that Chip and Dale did a dance party! Looks like Aria had a blast. Those chipmunks sure know how to make toddlers love them.
Mmmmm, Sanaa. The second I worked AK into our May plans, I booked Sanaa for lunch. Hope you're able to fully enjoy it in May!
Looks like some fun pool time. Seeing Aria out there swimming is reminding me that we've got to get Izzy back into swimming lessons this summer - it's been awhile, since we did tumbling over the winter. When asked, Izzy says she went swimming, "Just one time!"
Glad you had a good meal at California Grill, despite the not-so-fabulous waiter. So nice of the chef to send out that dessert sampler! Looks tasty!
BTW - I did see a Facebook page that seems to have a number of Sanaa (Inspired at least) recipes: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanaas-Recipe-Note-Book/552187004848298
Seems like a fairly productive day at Universal even if Andrew wasn't crazy about it/the feeling of it. That sucks that they wouldn't let him ride Gringotts again - I mean, you'd think they would be used to it by now (not the first day it had break downs) and also that they would be consistent. I mean, it's great you got to go again, but why did you get to and not him?
Glad there is enough at Cape May for you to eat and the desserts (at least) look good!
Definitely want to stay at least once at Beach Club or Yacht Club just so we can check out Storm Along Bay - it really does look fun!
Yay!Halfway through this day I start having a lot more photos because I had to switch SD cards.
Aw, that's so sweet!On the way we spotted Woody Woodpecker and ?? out with no one around, so Aria went up to tell them she loves their ride.
That reminds me - have you tried Sanaa's Tomato Soup with Paneer Cheese? We like it and could be another option if you're looking for more choices there.Oh and some tomato soup that was really good I had seconds!
I had no idea this was there! Looks fun - I hope Izzy enjoys it too!