1st trip as Mr. and Mrs. (lots of pics!) Updated 9/29: TR Link Posted!!

[Roxychica7]

Hey Staci! Your ADR list looks great! So glad all of us could help!

 

[jenny105]

Your ADRs are looking good! We're planning on going to Ohana's possibly the same night as you so maybe I'll see you there!

 

[stacikristine]

All your ADR plans sound great! I really wanted to try Teppan Edo, but we'll get that next time!
And good luck on starting your binder! It's one of those necessary evils that you have to do!

Thanks! I'm really excited. I hope I'm able to get them all. Teppan Edo is amazing--you should definitely try it for next time! Thanks--Michael goes out of town tonight and won't be back until Saturday afternoon, so I'm going to start working on it. I think I've decided it's going to be more of a functional binder for reference for future trips than any kind of cuteness We'll see...

Hey Staci! Your ADR list looks great! So glad all of us could help!

Thanks Jess! I hope I get them all. If not, I have about a million other restaurants I want to try, so all's good!

Your ADRs are looking good! We're planning on going to Ohana's possibly the same night as you so maybe I'll see you there!

Thanks! Really? That would be so awesome!! Are you hoping for an early or late ADR? We'll probably try for an early...

 

[autumnpalm]

Your ADRs look so good. You will LOVE Ohana and I'm dying to try breakfast at Boma! We've only had dinner but it was so good. I'm also a big fan of Le Cellier and Teppan Edo... and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on MM since we've never eaten there.

Ahhh thinking about all this Disney food is making me ready for an early dinner.

 

[AGPrincess]

I don't think I've posted here yet, but just wanted to say I've been reading along! Love your pre-trippie...your ADR's sound great. My family loves the Mara, and Boma is so cool too! I had never heard of the AK picnic before...sounds neat!

 

[stacikristine]

Your ADRs look so good. You will LOVE Ohana and I'm dying to try breakfast at Boma! We've only had dinner but it was so good. I'm also a big fan of Le Cellier and Teppan Edo... and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on MM since we've never eaten there.

Ahhh thinking about all this Disney food is making me ready for an early dinner.

Thanks! I really hope I get all of them... I'm so excited about Disney FOOD!!! Speaking of food...I'd cut up some strawberries and frozen them, and now I'm eating them. They are SOO good!!

I don't think I've posted here yet, but just wanted to say I've been reading along! Love your pre-trippie...your ADR's sound great. My family loves the Mara, and Boma is so cool too! I had never heard of the AK picnic before...sounds neat!

Hi Emma! Thanks for reading! I'm glad you like the Mara. I haven't heard much feedback about it. What is your favorite thing there? I wish the picnic was for two people...but it looks like it might be a minimum of three. It's a good idea though!

 

[ibedancin824]

Your ADRS look really good even tho i am such a picky eater that I prob couldn't eat at n e of them! And I can't believe you have all your counter service worked out lol I feel accomplished getting my table services figured out and your already do w. counter service!

 

[stacikristine]

Your ADRS look really good even tho i am such a picky eater that I prob couldn't eat at n e of them! And I can't believe you have all your counter service worked out lol I feel accomplished getting my table services figured out and your already do w. counter service!

Haha! I have a lot of free time at work...let's just say that. And I've given us a few choices a day so that we can kinda decide what we feel like once we get there. I love Disney Dining!!

 

[stacikristine]

I'm really sad right now and I just need to write it all out.

First of all, my back has been hurting all day. I injured it last summer and it hurts off and on. Well, last weekend we planted flowers/worked outside practically all Sunday and Monday. So needless to say, it's been very upset with me since then.

Michael left this evening to go to children's church camp until Saturday. I hate it when he's gone. We do everything together. When he's gone, I literally feel like part of me is gone. I know that sounds silly, but I do. Before we got married, I loved being alone every once in a while. When my family or roommate (whichever I was living with) was gone for the weekend or whatever, I loved being home by myself. But now I just hate it. He's only been gone overnight one other time. It was just one night. I was doing ok until I crawled in bed, and then I couldn't stop crying. Well, I've been dreading this for the past few days. This evening after church, we came home and then he had to leave. I couldn't stop the tears even before he was out the door.

Well, I thought that I'd distract myself and cheer myself up by finally uploading pictures onto photobucket and putting pictures of our new house up. I put the camera card into the computer and copied the pictures of my brother's prom onto the computer. I took the card out and put it back in to get the others. They were gone!!! GONE. I have no clue what happened. I tried looking through the card, and then putting it back into my camera. They're really gone. It was pictures of our first apartment right before we moved, my favorite cousin's wedding, a fun girls night with my other cousin, and pictures of our new house. I am just devastated. Pictures mean SOO much to me. I have literally thousands on my computer and back-up disks. My heart is just aching. I've been praying that they just got mixed up and that they'll turn up, but I just have no clue what happened to them.

So, needless to say, I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I'm sorry to be so down during this post, but I needed to share. I'm sure everything will be fine in the morning. Thanks for listening!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw hun..here's a huge hug ! I know how frustrating it is to be in pain..I've had knee and back problems. I was up two nights ago until 4 a.m. because my back hurt so bad I couldn't get comfortable. I just started crying because all I wanted to was sleep!

I know how you feel about Michael being gone. I'm the same way with my B/F. This is weird. Seems like we've both been having the same problems lately because my B/F is going to be gone until Monday! I hate being apart because he's really one of the main people I do things with besides my sister and the little guy.

Oh my gosh! I am SO sorry about your picture problem. I wish I could help you.

I hope you wake up in the morning feel a bit better.

 

[stacikristine]

Aw hun..here's a huge hug !

Thanks! I know it will be better soon. It's just been a frustrating day. Wow--it does seem like we've been going through some of the same problems. Here's a hug for your b/f being gone It wouldn't be so bad, except my mom and little sister are at the camp too. And my dad is working out of town. And most of my friends live in Dallas. Anyway... Thanks for caring! I just needed to get it out!

 

[autumnpalm]

Sending you giant hugs.

I know a lot of times if you take the memory card into a camera store they can retrieve the data for you. Maybe that would work? I'm not very tech-savvy so I can't think of any suggestions that might work at home, but we've gotten photos off of a broken memory card before. I will cross my fingers for you!

It will be Saturday before you know it. You're so lucky to have found someone who you are so in love with... that is so rare! I think it's lovely that you were blessed with such a wonderful marriage. Could you have a Girl's Night on Friday or something? Or totally veg out in your PJs, hang out on the DIS and rent cheesy movies?

I'll be thinking of you and I'll say a prayer that your back is feeling better soon. Pain just makes everything worse. Get a good sleep! I hope you're feeling better in the morning but if not... your DIS friends are always here!

 

[ariel1025]

Hey sweetie, I just wanted to send some hugs and support your way I'm so sorry you are having such a crummy day. I know it won't make you feel better until you get the pictures back, but I just recently had the hard drive on my computer fry and (almost) lost over 5,000 pictures - including our honeymoon and wedding pictures/videos. I was able to have the tech guys extract (almost) everything for me - and although it cost a pretty penny it was worth it to have my memories back. I hope you are able to get them back without paying anything, but know that tech guys are super heroes when it comes to that stuff

Also, I don't think it's silly at all that you feel lost without your Hubby. I am the exact same way - my Husband goes away for a week twice a year to help his Dad on the ranch and my heart literally aches while he's gone. I can't even sleep in our bed because it makes me too sad, I always end up sleeping on the couch so that I don't feel that empty space next to me.

Hope your spirits are lifted soon

 

[stacikristine]

Sending you giant hugs.

I know a lot of times if you take the memory card into a camera store they can retrieve the data for you. Maybe that would work? I'm not very tech-savvy so I can't think of any suggestions that might work at home, but we've gotten photos off of a broken memory card before. I will cross my fingers for you!

It will be Saturday before you know it. You're so lucky to have found someone who you are so in love with... that is so rare! I think it's lovely that you were blessed with such a wonderful marriage. Could you have a Girl's Night on Friday or something? Or totally veg out in your PJs, hang out on the DIS and rent cheesy movies?

I'll be thinking of you and I'll say a prayer that your back is feeling better soon. Pain just makes everything worse. Get a good sleep! I hope you're feeling better in the morning but if not... your DIS friends are always here!

Thanks so much! I'm better this morning--at least not so emotional! I'll try to figure something out with my camera. Luckily, we videoed our first apt too--so we at least have some memory of it. I am so, so blessed to have a wonderful marriage. I couldn't imagine it being any better. And I know these days will pass quickly--and then Saturday will be all the better! I think I'm going to work on getting all of my Disney binder stuff organized over the next couple of days. Thanks so much for the prayers and hugs!!! They mean so much

Hey sweetie, I just wanted to send some hugs and support your way I'm so sorry you are having such a crummy day. I know it won't make you feel better until you get the pictures back, but I just recently had the hard drive on my computer fry and (almost) lost over 5,000 pictures - including our honeymoon and wedding pictures/videos. I was able to have the tech guys extract (almost) everything for me - and although it cost a pretty penny it was worth it to have my memories back. I hope you are able to get them back without paying anything, but know that tech guys are super heroes when it comes to that stuff

Also, I don't think it's silly at all that you feel lost without your Hubby. I am the exact same way - my Husband goes away for a week twice a year to help his Dad on the ranch and my heart literally aches while he's gone. I can't even sleep in our bed because it makes me too sad, I always end up sleeping on the couch so that I don't feel that empty space next to me.

Hope your spirits are lifted soon

Thanks so much! Wow--you must have been devastated! I'm glad you got them back! I think I'll take the card to Wal-Mart tonight (we don't have a camera place in town). I'm so glad you understand what I mean about being lost without Michael. And I'm glad I'm not the only one. Last time he was gone, I bawled when I had to go to sleep. This time, I read a chapter of a book and then snuggled next to his pillow. I was proud I didn't cry! Thanks so much for your help!

 

[jewels1916]

Good morning, Miss Staci! I hope you are having a better day today! I said a lil' prayer for you last night that these days fly by and DH is home soon! Have a good day, and I hope your back feels better!

 

[khertz]

Oh goodness, I hope you are feeling better by now! Unfortunately, I have a LOT more experience (more than I'd like!) with my husband being away, so I have an idea of how you feel. He works offshore, so his schedule us usually two weeks on the rig, and two weeks at home. For awhile, it was two weeks on the rig and only one week at home, which was just plain awful! Sometimes we get a nice surprise and he gets to stay home longer, but that is rare. The first few days are always terrible! I have trouble sleeping, and I spend the days when I'm off of work bored out of my mind, since I don't have family that lives close.

I hope you find some way to recover your pictures. Pictures are so incredibly important to me too! This post makes me feel like DH & I need to update some of our backups because we haven't done that in awhile. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you are able to find some service to recover them!

 

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Oh!!!! Staci, I'm so sorry! I know how lonely you must feel! My hubby was gone for almost a week last summer for baseball stuff and I was so sad! It helped having my doggies to snuggle in bed with, but it wasn't the same. Just try to keep yourself busy (maybe with a Disney binder!) and know that he'll be home soon! Then you'll have all the lost time to make up for!!

 

[jenny105]

Thanks! Really? That would be so awesome!! Are you hoping for an early or late ADR? We'll probably try for an early...

I think we're going to try to get a reservation around 7, maybe a little earlier or later depending on what's available.

Just keep busy until he gets home. It will fly by and you'll forget all about being sad! I hope your back is feeling better. My back is always bothering me. I must have horrible posture or something.

 

[AGPrincess]

Hope you're having a better day today! Some days can just be cross. I would definitely take the camera card in or try it again on the computer - electronics can be so fickle!

To cheer yourself up you should go look on all ears for the mara menu! I like the flatbreads, and there are good burgers too. They also had good soup selections last time I was there, but what you really should look out for are the desserts! They have zebra domes (kind of a cross between pudding and mousse but so good!) and simba paw print brownies - delicious!

 

[stacikristine]

Good morning, Miss Staci! I hope you are having a better day today! I said a lil' prayer for you last night that these days fly by and DH is home soon! Have a good day, and I hope your back feels better!

Thanks so much! I appreciate your prayer. I'm doing a lot better today! My back is a little better--I know it will just take time!

Oh goodness, I hope you are feeling better by now! Unfortunately, I have a LOT more experience (more than I'd like!) with my husband being away, so I have an idea of how you feel. He works offshore, so his schedule us usually two weeks on the rig, and two weeks at home. For awhile, it was two weeks on the rig and only one week at home, which was just plain awful! Sometimes we get a nice surprise and he gets to stay home longer, but that is rare. The first few days are always terrible! I have trouble sleeping, and I spend the days when I'm off of work bored out of my mind, since I don't have family that lives close.

I hope you find some way to recover your pictures. Pictures are so incredibly important to me too! This post makes me feel like DH & I need to update some of our backups because we haven't done that in awhile. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you are able to find some service to recover them!

Thanks! I'm so sorry that your hubby is away so much! You are one brave woman! I'd give you a hug if I could. Is this a permanent job situation? We update really regularly. I'm thankful for that. I think we might buy a time machine and keep it in our fireproof safe. Losing pictures is almost as bad as losing memories to me! But hopefully they'll show up... Thanks again!

Oh!!!! Staci, I'm so sorry! I know how lonely you must feel! My hubby was gone for almost a week last summer for baseball stuff and I was so sad! It helped having my doggies to snuggle in bed with, but it wasn't the same. Just try to keep yourself busy (maybe with a Disney binder!) and know that he'll be home soon! Then you'll have all the lost time to make up for!!

Thanks for caring!! It means a lot! I'm thankful that he doesn't have to travel a lot, but I don't like the few times that he does have to be gone. Luckily, I get to go to the next camp with him! I bet doggies are good company--we don't have pets. I know--I can't wait for him to come back on Saturday! I think we're going to take my little sister to see Up!

I think we're going to try to get a reservation around 7, maybe a little earlier or later depending on what's available.

Just keep busy until he gets home. It will fly by and you'll forget all about being sad! I hope your back is feeling better. My back is always bothering me. I must have horrible posture or something.

I think we're going to try for a ressie before 6. We usually eat pretty early. But who knows what will be available. Do you know when park times should be posted? And when can we find out what nights Fantasmic and Spectro are showing? It'll be here so soon! Thanks! I'm planning on it! I injured mine last summer and I have a feeling I'll always have to be careful now. Does any of your family have back problems?

Hope you're having a better day today! Some days can just be cross. I would definitely take the camera card in or try it again on the computer - electronics can be so fickle!

To cheer yourself up you should go look on all ears for the mara menu! I like the flatbreads, and there are good burgers too. They also had good soup selections last time I was there, but what you really should look out for are the desserts! They have zebra domes (kind of a cross between pudding and mousse but so good!) and simba paw print brownies - delicious!

Thanks! I am! I've been praying all day that I'd recover them somehow. But even if I don't, at least they're not super, super important pictures like the ones from our honeymoon or something! Oh my goodness!! That food looks delicious! It'll be our first Disney meal when we get there in Sept! I'm so excited. I'm sure we'll be starving when we get off the plane (I always am...) and it'll be a good lunch stop! Yay!