mom2rtk
Invented the term "Characterpalooza"
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- Aug 23, 2008
I am still thinking about going in Dec and taking both girls this time. Now that I have done a trip with each child individually I can start again. My son would like to take another trip with just him and I but the girls want to go together. Hubby is pretty good about going but one trip a year suits him just fine. What I would really like to do is go in Oct for MNSSHP but I think it is a little soon after just being there is Aug so Dec would spread it out a bit better. If Julia thought she would see Katie again she would vote for Dec for sure!
An all girls trip sounds perfect! But then you've probably figured out by now that's how I feel!
It is your choice about missing school. We have an absence section that says "absent: Family approved". It doesn't excuse it, but it explains it. I usually don't mind if parents take their children. Especially to Disney! I encourage them to help their child (or if the child is old enough, as I've taught other grades) write a journal, or make it a visual scrapbook, and bring it in to share with the class. Sometimes the parents send e-mails too and we get to read and learn about what the missing child is doing. Don't stress over it too much, it's only a week!
I am the opposite of you... I LOVE the heat! I enjoy it much more than the cold. That's why I need to get back to DL... to experience it when I'm warm. I think that's why I only took 4500 or so pictures... I was too cold to take more! That many parties would be lovely though, because then you have the time to do everything that you want to do... see the characters, shows and parades, ride some rides when the parades are on etc. It's wonderful.
I'm really not worried about Katie missing school for a week. My issue really is when that week is. In middle school their grades are cumulative over the course of the entire semester. And that week would hit her at the very end of the first semester when they are likely to have some testing going on. I've never had trouble with the schools for taking kids out. I even took Timmy out for a week in High School. I just need to decide about taking that particular week.
So you're a heat lover. Hmmmm.... sorry, but we can't be friends. I just think there's something in my makeup that makes me heat intolerant. I've been that way from a very young age. I marvel at the folks who are able to do Disney in the summer. Heck, I don't even like the BEACH in the summer!
I've been looking at lens for a while, but right now it comes down to money for Disney or extras like lens and an ipad (I would love both, but pick Disney each time) Maybe someday...
I will pm you my email. I'm really interested in a shirt for MVMCP.
She said you made the costume so that means you're not the real evil Queen. She's a smart one!
LOL! Tell Kadence she's a little too smart for her own good! But then I reckon you know that already!
I hear you on the lens thing. Everything loses when it comes down to X .......... or more days at Disney.
Okay, firstly, I'm SO sorry I haven't commented in awhile. I won't go into the whole why thing because it's basically the same thing as with any person who goes MIA on the DIS (School, Life, Activities, etc.), but I'm back now and ready to leave a nice little comment for ya...
Boy, if anyone can understand that........ it's me. This time of year is crazy when you have school age kids. Glad you're back with us!
Sorry you didn't get a great spot to take your photos of the Magic, Memories and You! You just seem to be out of luck with that show on this trip. Good thing you have so many more nights of that show to get some amazing shots So sweet of your daughter to comfort you too.
Yeah, that was really sweet. It made missing the show worth it.
Great pictures of Katie with Rosetta and Tink! I just love how you just always have a costume "up your sleeve" for her for basically every M&G. It really looks great in the photos and how the characters seem to enjoy interacting with you two so much.
Thanks! That was a great character meet. A nice little silver lining to missing the MMY show and fireworks. And one of the real benefits of doing more than one party.
Again, absolutely love your photos of the Christmas decorum, so very pretty!
Can't wait to read more!
Thanks! I'll try to get to another update soon!
Trying to get caught up over here...
Your scrapbooks pages are beautiful! You did a great job on those. I've got a whole room full of scrapbooking stuff that I haven't touched in years.
It's really hard toget started when you've been away from it for a while. But once you get past the first one...... they get much easier. I promise!
I totally agree about party days at MK! They are FABULOUS!!!
OK, but don't tell anyone. We want to keep it just between us, right?
Glad to hear you liked LTT. We are thinking of eating there on our next trip.
It really is good. I liked the family style dinner, so you can try a little of everything, but we've had lunch there before and it's all really good.
Famous last words huh? I might know a little something about that.
The whole Flynn story made me teary. I know I'm a dork. I could just feel the magic my heart while reading about it! Makes me want to be there right now so bad! That sort of stuff is what gets us all back year after year.
Wasn't it awesome! It was a lot of fun to be able to help spread some pixie dust.
Love your Evil Queen costume! I would totally wear that! I really want that 7 dwarfs picture too! They are only out at the parties right? Katie's Snow White gown is beautiful. I really like the blue/white combo!
OK, I'm hoping that little emoticon guy is laughing WITH me and not AT me! And thanks for the nice comments on Snow. I was copying the gown on a winter Snow White doll I bought on Ebay.
Again nice photos. Dinner at Liberty Inn can set you back a pretty penny. We finally at there last summer and for a party of five I almost asked if I could wash the dishes instead of pay that hefty bill. Good food though.
Mike, we go when we can get free dining. So LTT was on the plan. Dinner at ANY table service meal at Disney without the dining plan will give you heart palpitations. We paid OOP at Chef Mickey for 3 adults (since Katie is a Disney dining adult now) and that was enough to upset my stomach. So for 5?
So happy to see you posting your pages with the report. I think it adds to the story.
Love your costumes. You both look great! I just loved the story with Flynn. The pictures really do show the story so well. I'm sure he loved seeing how much he is loved by the fans.
Thanks as always Vanessa! I really have loved hearing all the stories about the much beloved Flynn. I hope Disney understand what a gem they have in him.
I feel like I'm within striking distance of finishing scrapping this trip. I'm on the second to the last page. I did a couple more yesterday. I'm gonna have to throw a party or something when it's finally done. I'm embarrassed to admit I'll probably fill 3 albums. Anyone have some room to store them for me?
I always feel weird posting on these threads I feel like such a creeper, but your costumes are gorgeous as usual. Sounds like you had a lot of fun on this trip and I'm loving the pictures.
No weirdness necessary. Just pop in and say hi every now and then and all is good!