Chapter 5
"My Mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get."
Today was going to be one of those days. I have no idea what today is going to be likeespecially after yesterday.
But I had high hopes.
Heyif Cheech and Chong can re-unite, anything can happen!!!
The original plan
Do what you want day! Yep, thats righteveryone is on their own today.
During my planning, I contemplating make the on your own day on Thursday. After yesterday, Im so glad I went with today (which is Tuesday if youve lost track).
So, today we are staying with the original plan.
Heres what everyone decided to do:
My familygoing to Blizzard Beach.
Mom- going to Blizzard Beach.
Dad- resting at the resort.
Randy and family- DHS
Rick and family- going to Blizzard Beach.
Mindy and family- DHS
Crystal and family- going to Blizzard Beach.
Everyone to eat at Chef Mickeys tonight at 5pm.
So even though we were on our own, we are almost doing the same thing.
Half the group was going to DHS and the other half going to Blizzard Beach.
Last night, after that terrible, scorching bus ride back to POP, I decided not to set a wake up call. I didnt want the disappointment of not hearing Mickey on the other line.
I guess you could say
..we were sleeping in!!!
We woke up around 7:30am.
Sure glad I got to
sleep in.
When we would wake up, DH would open the door, flip over the dead bolt lock so our door always remained cracked.
As soon as he did this today, Randy came in to ask us DHS questions.
What to ride first
How do I use the fastpass
Any tips
And things like that. I was surprised that they were up and ready to go.
Impressed!!! They listened to my rope drop advice and were at the bus stop by 7:45am.
What is the difference between a day starting off with a PhotoPass shoot and a day starting at a water park?
LIPSTICK!!!!
Thats right
.I love water park days!!!!
You know what that means right ladies?
No make up.
No lipstick.
No fixing the hair.
No shower??? Up to you
But you still have to brush your teeth.
That would be gross.
Besides, today I had enough
courage to finally talk to the Dream Team.
And if I would get the chance, I needed fresh breathe!
So after a little bit of Cinnamon flavored Crest, I wake the kids and they get ready lightening fast.
Every morning, I get a little more POd about my missing pins. I really would like to start trading some pins. Ugh.
I quickly get over it and gather all the beach/pool/water stuff.
Sunscreen. Check.
Swimming masks. Check.
Towels. Check.
Water bottle with fan. Check
Sunglasses. Check.
Camera in a ziplock bag. Check
Arm floaties. Check
Tylenol. Check.
Kids. Check.
We are ready to go! After the bad bus experience last night, I opted to take the van.
Yes I.
DH had no say in that decision.
Luckily, he was okay with it. About 8:45, we were on our way to Blizzard Beach.
We were the first group to leave. I told Crystal we would save her a seat.
We arrive at the gate right at opening.
It wasnt crowded so we pretty much had free choice of the seats we wanted.
I was thinking about Crystal and the 2 little kids, so I head this way
We went by Tikes Peak and found us a nice spot in the sand, with lots of chairs and an umbrella.
Brett, Jared and Bradley went to ride a big slide. So they head to Summit Plummet.
Nolan wanted something not so big
.
After we comes back to me I say,
Seriously Nolan. Youre 7 years old. Lets go do something thats just a tad bit bigger.
So we head to the family ride.
Hes nervous.
Hes upset.
He begins to freak.
And if you know me by now, I show no mercy.
I mean
hes not pregnant.
He doesnt have heart problems.
No strokes.
No back issues.
He meets the height requirements.
In my bookhes good to go.
So I pull him along with me and head to Teamboat Springs. Boy was it a
LONG walk up there!!!! Especially with a kid whos kicking and screaming.
On our way, we see the boys in line for Summit Plummet.
Well the boys minus Bradley.
He decides he doesnt want to go down. Yes, the 14 year old backs out.
What is it with my kids?
I yelled at him
.
Wimpy. Wimpy. Wimpy
He yells back at me
Hefty. Hefty. Hefty
Whatever.
Finally, after burning off 3,000 calories, we arrive to our destination. Next time, I am taking the lift up. Im no fool the second time.
Nolan and I have to ride with another family of 3. Nolan was still scared but as soon as we began down the hill he screams
..
Wwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yep, thats right
..he was
lovin it!
And you thought I didnt know what I was doing.
As if.
By this time, I thought Crystal might be here so I went to go check my phone. They were walking in. Perfect timing. I gave her quick directions and she finally found us.
Aww
.glad to see sisters think alike.
No make up. No lipstick. Hair as it is. Not sure about the shower.
I take Kelsey to go find the boys because shes a thrill seeker. Bigger the better!
Unlike those wimpy kids I know.
We all went down Teamboat Springs again. And then Jared was ready for a break.
(he hated Summit-- said it hurt)
A break means beer for Jared.
A break means food for me.
There has been 3 things that I have never tried before this trip that was a must do on this trip.
1. Turkey leg.
2. Dole Whip.
3. Mickey bar
I was determined to mark them all off my list during this trip. When Jared spotted the beer logo on a food stand, we head that way. Low and behold guess what they are also selling!!!!
Finally!!! A turkey leg!!!
Pass me pencil Im scratching number 1 off my list!!!!
Dipped in some BBQ sauce
..it was really good! Just then, Nolan comes to help me finish it off.
Then he says to me
Mommy, I want some ice cream.
Well, if you want a Mickey Bar Ill get you one. What kid would say no? So I get him the number 2 thing on my Must Eat list.
He didnt like it. Im never going to buy him one of them again. Wasted snack credit.
By this time, the dare devils come check in. Kelsey and Brett that is.
By this time
.I wanna say around 11:30, people are pouring in the parks
..most of them trying to take our chairs. Yes, we really do need all 10 chairs thank you.
The kids get some lunch and I get my next treat.
Well, as you know the dole whip is not found anywhere in Blizzard Beach but who know what is????
THE GARBAGE PAIL!!!!!!!! Yeah baby!!!! Thats what Im talking about!!!!
You know I only bought this for the pail and shovel.
Right?
My niece needed something to play with.
Really!
I didnt like this at all.
Okay, I LOVED it. It was da bomb!!!!
So much for the 3,000 calories I burned off earlier.
Just in case you were wondering it cost $8.99 plus tax= $9.58 well spent!!!!
Brett and I eat way more than we should and then pass it off to Brittany.
Yes, Brett and I ate over half of it.
Mostly Brett.
Now the beer on the other hand, was drunk all by Jared. So he had no problem making a comment when the group of Brazilians (?) walked by in their thongs.
Or maybe there was a different reaction.
Sweet, little Nolan says, Mommy, I dont think their swimming suits fit them do they?
No sweetie, they dont. Maybe they are poor and cant afford anything more
Even the teenagers didnt find it appealing at all. I was surprised.
After lunch and ice cream, a few of us head to the lazy river thing.
GUESS WHO WE RUN IN TO??????
Go ahead guess!!!
Dream team!?!!?
You know, you can't go to Disney without SOME sort of drama. Looking forward to the next chaper. 
All the others you still have to pay for!
I am definitely subscribing. Can't wait to hear more! Our families are soooo alike. We are the loud, smoking, drinking kind of family. 
I don't know how you did it but WOW, you did a great job planning all that! I am the "planner" in my family also and I thought I was going to pass out planning our trip for 13 a couple years back. I must say you all are getting along much better than we did on that trip. Keep it coming!
I will go into panic mode. 
