An update, an update!! 
Now I have to go and catch up! 
I know - I'm on a roll being all caught up with the DIS finally!
Oh so many things to comment on!
First and foremost, I am so happy that you and your family were safe during Hurricane Sandy. It was predicted to be a lot worse here (Albany) than what we actually got, but it was horrifying nonetheless to watch the news and weather coverage of the storm as it literally ripped the coastline apart. At that time, it was a mixture of sadness for everyone hit as well as fear for what might lie ahead in my own area - there are communities here that are still not recovered from Irene, so to say it would be devastating for many to deal with another storm so soon is an understatement (And I know that many on the Jersey coastline HAVE dealt with damage from both storms). Now, just seeing the extended coverage of the damage on tv...so sad. Just so so sad.
And...now I need to get ready for work so I'll comment on your trip later!
I know just what you mean. We watched the news and watched Twitter (ha ha! but true!) as Sandy moved up the coast and it was unreal. I'm so thankful we were pretty much untouched in my part of Queens.
Yay!! You are back to writing.
I love that you are on the beach in January and just wearing a hoodie!! That doesn't happen in Chicago!
Fun update! We drove by Pinks on our tour of CA and the line was down the sidewalk then, too. Wonder if it is ever without a line. We ate at the Pinks at Universal and I wasn't impressed.
Can't wait to read where you will be headed.
Oh, and have to tell you, my DD and I will be in New York (City) in March for a Showchoir competition. I will have to be sure to check with you before we go to get some pointers of what to see and what to avoid. The itinerary includes time in Times Square, a visit to Ground Zero and Ellis Island, a Broadway show (I think we will be seeing Lion King), and their performance will be at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Never been to New York and there is some time on our own, so I will be looking for some ideas. Hope you can help.
That is one of my very favorite parts about visiting warm weather destinations in the winter - wearing out of season clothing!
While it was a bit chilly it felt GREAT to not be covered in snow! Although, the winter here in NYC last year was pretty tame.
I can DEFINITELY help with your NYC trip, I love talking about the city that I love!!
Sounds like you have a pretty great schedule already - but there is so much to see and do, I'm here when you are ready to start planning.
I'm guessing your stop at Ellis Island also includes the Statue of Liberty since they are pretty much together...if not for some reason, you should definitely do that. It's not expensive at all, and a wonderful experience. Ellis Island is awesome too.
I am loving your trip report. We are trying to decide if we want to venture out to
Disneyland next year instead of WDW (we have a son just about Henry's age). Your report isn't making it any easier!
I'd say DO IT! We truly lovedddddddd Disneyland. It's so different, yet the same. A wonderful experience! And it's EASY. So easy! We ditched the stroller this trip (and actually haven't brought it on a trip since!), and he had NO problems even at the age of 4.5. My next update might be the clincher...about an hour away is another land that boys happen to adore...it often has "Kids Free with an Adult" offers too!
Interesting statistic about the
ABD rebooking rate but I think i can see why!
Any ideas how that compares to the cruises? That's something we've not done yet either
I'm not certain on the rebooking rate on cruises...I'm sure it's up there though! It's probably close to 90% as well. Good question, I'll have to ask about that sometime... Cruising is GREAT. That is a totally different trip than WDW or DL though. There are some really good deals out right now too!
Ahh it seems the only time around here where I have a quiet minute to myself is before the sun comes up! I just wanted to come back to comment on a couple other things from your tr. I loved the whole Hollywood & Santa Monica tour! Just seeing the HW sign & the SM Pier must have been so thrilling
And it's awesome that you got to hang out with your friend, it's nice to be able to reconnect.
And finally, I love your hair long!
I hear ya! Mine is either before the sun comes up or long after it's down. Or when Joe wants to run to Best Buy to take advantage of a good deal on a Black Friday sale and takes Henry with him.
Thank you on the hair! I go through spurts that are a few years in length...I think I've had longer hair now for about 2 years. It will probably last about a year more and then get chopped! LOL
Sounds like my kind of driving. I swear I get stuck in a jam if there is one or lost easily and I am usually good with direction too. But an unfamiliar place is always a bit scary.
I get that way if i don't eat too. A little unmagical in mood.
That's a good way to put it! "Unmagical in my mood"
It's true though, I was grumpy and did NOT want that pizza and it was ALL Joe's fault at the moment! LOL!
I think your TR is the only one I didn't have to catch up on!
Traffic
....I suffer from road rage, I wouldn't have done well. I actually would have tried the empty road to see if I could have gotten around!
Beautiful shots of the area!! I've been to the ocean, but just a lonely stretch close to Redding, CA.
Food improves the mood! It looked like a nice way to wind down your night.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ya, we are a bit slow moving around here...trying to pick up the pace a bit now that I'm finally caught up on the DIS though...trying... Let's see if I can finish it before 2013!
A truly magical moment.
