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

[jenny105]

I was wondering where you'd been! It's getting so close now. Today is my final payment due date. You know it's getting close when that creeps up on you! That means I'll be getting my documents soon!!!!

I've gotten everything off VB directly. The retired patterns are usually discounted and they just had a sale on the mini-hipsters last week. If I see anything, I'll let you know.

Looking forward to more posts!

 

[princess_momma]

Yay! You finally watched it! Yeah...there are some sad parts. I can see how it'd hit close to home for you. But isn't it good?!

Its very good! I love those kind of movies--the inspirational, maybe somewhat cheesy sports flicks.

Yay for finally watching Mighty Ducks! It is a bit silly (what with the flying v and all lol) but it's a great movie. I'm a huge hockey fan so I love the cameos too.

I really enjoyed it!! I also love hockey!! Its almost as good as football

Sorry I've been so MIA these past few weeks. We had a huge computer issue at work, so I took a forced vacation/break from work for a week! (Last Wed afternoon we got sent home and I didn't come back til yesterday.) We drove up to Moore to spend some time with my mom, sis, and two cousins and had a blast at Celebration Station. Since I found out I prob wouldn't have work again Friday, we decided to borrow clothes and stuff and stay the night. The weekend was busy, but fun. And then I finally got to do a little work from the house to make up some time on Mon and Tues. Only 10 hours combined...but it's better than nothing. My boss told us to come in Wed whether we had computers or not. And we had them when we got here! So I've been back at work, and back to the Boards.


As far as an update goes, I'll take pics of my clothes for day 2 tonight, so I can post Day 2 tomorrow (hopefully). I'll also try to get some pics of my work break up too.

On a kinda-related Disney note, I'm super bummed. I applied for a Disney Rewards Visa today. Well...I meant to go to the site where you get the $50 gift card after your first purchase. Instead I went to the normal site. After I applied, I realized we'll only get a $15 gift card back. I know it's not a big deal...but I was frustrated when I realized my mistake!

Since we only have 6.5 weeks (YAY!!! ) until our trip, I really need to get to work on our packing lists. We need to know if we need to buy anything else...

Our countdown callendar has lots of complete rows crossed off! I get so excited every time I go in our closet and see it!

I want a regular sized Hipster, but I don't want to pay full price. I'm horrible at ebay...I always forget that I'm supposed to be watching bids. And they don't have a lot on Amazon. Does anyone know where I can get one at a disounted price? When does the VB website usually put bags on sale? The ones on sale now aren't ones I like much...


Anyway...sorry for the randomness. It's been a really crazy past week (with not knowing if I'm coming in to work until each morning). I promise I'll update for real soon!

Glad to have you back!! Isn't it crazy to see how close we're getting? I've been starting to organize packing lists too! I leave in exactly 5 weeks!

I was wondering where you'd been! It's getting so close now. Today is my final payment due date. You know it's getting close when that creeps up on you! That means I'll be getting my documents soon!!!!

I've gotten everything off VB directly. The retired patterns are usually discounted and they just had a sale on the mini-hipsters last week. If I see anything, I'll let you know.

Looking forward to more posts!

Oooh I can't wait for my documents!! Any day now...

 

[jewels1916]

Hey Staci!! All caught up on everything now! Your date night looks like so much fun! Some of my favorite evenings are staying in, cooking, and playing board games! Your outfits for your first disney day look super cute! Your trip is coming up so soon!!

 

[stacikristine]

I was wondering where you'd been! It's getting so close now. Today is my final payment due date. You know it's getting close when that creeps up on you! That means I'll be getting my documents soon!!!!

I've gotten everything off VB directly. The retired patterns are usually discounted and they just had a sale on the mini-hipsters last week. If I see anything, I'll let you know.

Looking forward to more posts!

YAY! Yes--it is getting super close when your final payment is due We'll all be there before we know it!!! I saw the mini hipster sale...but I have one of those. I'll keep checking on the regular hipsters. Thanks! I'm posting another really soon

Its very good! I love those kind of movies--the inspirational, maybe somewhat cheesy sports flicks.

I really enjoyed it!! I also love hockey!! Its almost as good as football

Glad to have you back!! Isn't it crazy to see how close we're getting? I've been starting to organize packing lists too! I leave in exactly 5 weeks!

Oooh I can't wait for my documents!! Any day now...

Yes...it's cheesy, but I think it's really funny too! WOW!!! 5 weeks?!

Hey Staci!! All caught up on everything now! Your date night looks like so much fun! Some of my favorite evenings are staying in, cooking, and playing board games! Your outfits for your first disney day look super cute! Your trip is coming up so soon!!

He Courtney!! How was your trip?!?!?! Can't wait to read about it! Thanks--I'm about to post day 2. I know...I can't wait!!

 

[stacikristine]

Here’s a quick mini-TR on our day at Celebration Station!


If you missed the back-story, my company sent us all home because of computer trouble. I missed almost a week. So Michael and I went up to see my family. My mom, sister, two cousins, Michael and I went to Celebration Station for the afternoon! Even though it would have been nice to have gotten paid, it was a good break and we had a blast!

We bought all-day go-cart wristbands, and had a ton of fun riding!


Here are my cousins and sister waiting in line. All of the cousins on my dad’s side look like they could be siblings!

Before the race…

I did really well during the first race. I think I probably won. (It’s so hard to tell…) My cousin J tried to cut me off, but I got back at her and passed her on a loop.


The second time, we were in the cars from the other lane, and I had the second-fastest car. My cousin J tried to cut me off, but I got back at her and passed her on a loop.


The third ride, however, STUNK. Bad. Everyone decided to call their cars. Well, the girls all kept their cars from the first ride, and I wanted to keep mine (remember…it was by far the winner!) but Michael asked if he could please ride that one once because it was his football number from high school. Being the nice, sweet wife that I am, I let him. BIG MISTAKE. I went so slowly that I was able to take this while I was driving!

Here’s a self-portrait of me after that race…

My head was spinning a little after that, and I was hungry, so my mom and I went in to order some cheesy breadsticks. Pretty good for family fun center food. Sorry…no pic.


After the others finished their race, they came in and joined us. We went back out for one more race, and I KICKED BUTT! Seriously…I was so far ahead of everyone. And my mom happened to get that race on video. Score! Here I am after the race. It’s my “I WON!” Happy Dance.

We decided the cheesy bread was worth another order, and went in for some more. We also decided to buy a few tokens and play a little. I don’t have many pictures of that, but here’s one of Michael thinking he’s a really fast racer.

We gave the girls all of our tickets and let them buy some of the little junk they have as prizes. They came back with twirly things and Sour Heads (I think that’s what they’re called…) Here’s my sister and I after putting them in our mouth.

I know that’s a horribly unattractive picture, but I had to share it. Those things were killers!!



After our snacks and cool-off time, we headed back outside for some mini golf! The course was actually really pretty. It was challenging too. They had 3 levels; we chose moderate.


Mom on the first hole

This one was really fun. You had to get it in one of the two holes and then into the bottom hole.

A few of the holes were up in another story. You had to climb up stairs and then they were in little house looking things. It was cute!


Here’s a shot of the little houses

And here’s the view from them:

Michael was definitely the winner. Here he is with his winner pose.

And I was definitely the loser. I’m really no good at mini golf. But at least I have fun. I tend to be that way…I’m super competitive if I’m good at it, but if I know I’m not, I can just sit back and have a good time being the loser.


I wish my dad didn’t have to work…he is SUPER competitive at mini-golf. Last year, my mom beat him for the first time since they’d been married, and the bet was that if she beat him, he’d wear a dress. Let me tell you…my dad in a red Hispanic moo-moo is hilarious!


Anyway…here’s one last group shot!

We had a ton of fun. It was definitely better than being at work all day!

 

[stacikristine]

DAY 2: Monday, September 21

Since we will have gotten into bed fairly early the night before, hopefully we’ll be really rested and ready for our first day in the Parks!


Here’s my outfit for the day. I’ll decide on jewelry that morning.

Here’s a close-up of the shirt. It’s got a lot of little holes in it. It’s super-super-soft too!

I’m planning on packing Pop-Tarts and Cereal (no…we’re not healthy breakfast people…but we do have to eat something…) so we’ll grab a quick bite to eat in the room. Then, we’ll grab a bus, and head to Epcot for Rope Drop.

Once we’re through the turnstiles, we’ll head over to the right side to gear up for our trek to Soarin’! I’m SOOO excited for Michael to ride this. I think it’ll be a perfect “first ride of the trip”! I just loved it in ’06!

After Soarin’, we’ll head over to the Seas pavilion to watch Turtle Talk with Crush, ride Nemo, and look at the fishies.

We’ll hopefully be eligible to grab FPs for Test Track after that (we’ll get a set for Soarin’ first thing) and then head over to see the little purple guy named Figment! *Side note…I don’t have a clue where it is—if I even have it anymore—but I used to have a Figment stuffed animal from my trip when I was 2! I don’t think I knew what he was, but I liked him a lot.* I really want to spend however long we want in the Imageworks studio. Michael and I are big nerds (closet nerds, as I like to call us) and I know we’ll have a ton of fun in here and in Innoventions later on.

We might take in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. And we might try to stop in at the Character Spot. But we might not.

Whenever our FP is ready for Test Track, we’ll get a set for Mission:SPACE and then head over to the TT! Michael is SO excited to ride this. They were making this ride when he was here with his family, and they were so bummed that it wasn’t open yet.

We will have lunch at Sunshine Seasons whenever it’s lunchtime…either before Innoventions or after Mission:SPACE.

We’ll head over to Innoventions and enjoy our time there. My family spent some time in here on our past trips, but his didn’t take any time exploring. I think that’s probably why he didn’t like Epcot as a kid. So hopefully this will change his view!

When our FPs are ready, we’ll head over to Mission:SPACE. I don’t know which side we’ll go on. I’ve only been on the non-spinny side. We both DON’T do spinning rides. But I hear this one is so much better on the Orange side. Any thoughts?

Sometime during the day, we’ll stop by Club Cool (he doesn’t know about Beverly! ) and ride on Spaceship Earth.

After we’ve done all we want to in Future World, we’ll head back to the resort.


I have a feeling we’ll either want to swim or nap—maybe both. After we’re good and relaxed, we’ll get ready for dinner.

Here’s my shirt for the night. I’ll wear jeans…but I can decide which ones there.

The outer shirt is white (even though it looks grey) and the under shirt is purple (even though it looks black…)


Dinner that night is at Coral Reef! We’re both excited about seeing the aquariums. Any food suggestions?

We’ll decide if we want to do anything else in EFW…

And then head to Magic Kingdom for SpectroMagic and Wishes! We’ve decided to do this on a different day than our MK day so that we can ride rides during this time on our MK day.

After the evening entertainment at MK, we’ll head back and hit the hay!



I can’t even tell you how excited I am for this day!!! Epcot is probably my favorite park and Spectro is my favorite parade. And it’ll be GREAT to really feel like our vacation has started since we’ll be at the Parks!

Let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback!

 

[tinkgurl]

Okay this is fun...seeing what outfit you're going to wear for what day.

I love the color of that top with those khaki shorts!

The white necklace looks super cute with that shirt for night!

As for eating at the Coral Reef...I definately suggest getting the Chocolate Wave for dessert!

 

[crocko]

Woohoo!! Sounds like a great day. I always love the ImageWorks area after the Imagination ride as well. yay for nerds!!

Doesn't it get your energy pumping just to think about that first full day in the parks. Woohoo!!


Also, looks like you had a blast at Celebration Station. I haven't been there in forever...used to go there fairly often as a kid and I can remember having a birthday party there one year. Ah...good times.

 

[jenny105]

Celebration Station looks like a fun place! Great pictures! Oh and they're warheads! I love those things!!! My cousins and I used to have jars of them that we'd win at the boardwalk.

Joe has a Figment stuffed animal! It's in his car!!

I love the color of that top!! Cute!

 

[ibedancin824]

Ahh you are so orgainized!!!! Lol picking out ur outfits! And you even know what order your gonna do the rides in You make me feel so unorgainized!!! lolol

 

[stacikristine]

Okay this is fun...seeing what outfit you're going to wear for what day.

I love the color of that top with those khaki shorts!

The white necklace looks super cute with that shirt for night!

As for eating at the Coral Reef...I definately suggest getting the Chocolate Wave for dessert!

Yay! I'm glad you're enjoying it...I'm a super big nerd when it comes to things like this It's one of my favorite shirts--Thanks! Michael is SOO excited about the Chocolate Wave. I'm not a big chocolate person...but I'll have to take a bite of his and let you know what I think about it

Woohoo!! Sounds like a great day. I always love the ImageWorks area after the Imagination ride as well. yay for nerds!!

Doesn't it get your energy pumping just to think about that first full day in the parks. Woohoo!!

Also, looks like you had a blast at Celebration Station. I haven't been there in forever...used to go there fairly often as a kid and I can remember having a birthday party there one year. Ah...good times.

Yes--being a nerd is fun! YES!!! I love thinking about the first day!!! Can't wait to be there You should take your kiddos to Celebration Station! I don't know if it's just a summer thing, but they have an unlimited outside pass for $10 on Tuesdays and unlimited go-carts for $6 on Thursdays...

Celebration Station looks like a fun place! Great pictures! Oh and they're warheads! I love those things!!! My cousins and I used to have jars of them that we'd win at the boardwalk.

Joe has a Figment stuffed animal! It's in his car!!

I love the color of that top!! Cute!

It's a lot of fun!! haha! Thanks--I couldn't remember the name. I can barely even handle two of those things! My eyes are watering with one!! Ah! that's awesome that Joe has a Figmant. I need to find mine...I hope I still have it. Thanks--it's one of my favorites

Ahh you are so orgainized!!!! Lol picking out ur outfits! And you even know what order your gonna do the rides in You make me feel so unorgainized!!! lolol

Haha--some call it organized. Others call it psycho Yes--I'm pretty ridiculous when it comes to planning. I've actually helped my aunt/uncle and their family plan the order of their rides too--they're at Disney right now. I'm a super big nerd for things like this!

 

[princess_momma]

I love your plans and your outfits!! I have all the rides and stuff planned out but not outfits I need to get on that. I only have a month left!

Oh and I love your Warhead pic. I used to eat those all the time in middle school! lol good times!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi!! Thank you for reading! I'm excited to go so that we can have a TR! Oh wow--how are they liking SA? Michael absolutely loves it, and I've really enjoyed it every time I've visited. Yes--OK and TX are full of "niceness"--it's one of the things I love most about these parts. Isn't it awesome when you know that God is the one working it all out?! I hope you like exploring Texas!! I love it there...I wouldn't have a problem at all with moving back

My reply is really late, just crazy busy trying to catch up. They are loving SA - have been doing teacher trainings at school last week - love the school and staff! I'm very excited for them!

I just caught up - your wedding was beautiful! You made a gorgeous bride, and it looked like you had alot of fun! Your plans look great, and your outfits are very cute! Your trip is getting so close!

 

[Roxychica7]

Looks like you had a great family day! Love your DH's winner face! Warheads? Is that what you had? I used to eat those when I was little...don't know what I was thinking..your face totally crinkles up with sour pain!!
Love the second outfit and plans! We totally have coral reef on our list for our next trip! Can't wait to hear more!

 

[jewels1916]

Thanks, Staci! My trip was great! I finally got all the pics (we took over 1,000) organized and started my mini-TR over on my ptr. It looks like you had so much fun visiting with your family and playing mini-golf and such! It looks like they are a fun group! And your outfits for your Day 2 plan are super cute!

 

[BippityBoo]

Plans sound great Its going to be a fun day for you two! Can't wait to hear what figment is all about. We totally skipped it last time, but it is looking like we might want to reconsider for our next trip!

Also, can't wait to see pics from Coral Reef! Another must do for us! Cute outfit, too

 

[stacikristine]

I love your plans and your outfits!! I have all the rides and stuff planned out but not outfits I need to get on that. I only have a month left!

Oh and I love your Warhead pic. I used to eat those all the time in middle school! lol good times!

Thanks! I love planning things...if I could make money doing so, I'd be set! YAY!!! You're down to less than a month. That is just so exciting!! I used to be able to eat them better than I can now. They kill me now! Haha!

My reply is really late, just crazy busy trying to catch up. They are loving SA - have been doing teacher trainings at school last week - love the school and staff! I'm very excited for them!

I just caught up - your wedding was beautiful! You made a gorgeous bride, and it looked like you had alot of fun! Your plans look great, and your outfits are very cute! Your trip is getting so close!

Thank you--it was the best day of my life. We had a BLAST! Thank you--I know everything won't go as planned, but I just love planning. I'm so glad that they like SA! I hear it's been a SUPER hot, dry summer... But I'm sure it'll cool off before long. I know--I can't wait!!

Looks like you had a great family day! Love your DH's winner face! Warheads? Is that what you had? I used to eat those when I was little...don't know what I was thinking..your face totally crinkles up with sour pain!!
Love the second outfit and plans! We totally have coral reef on our list for our next trip! Can't wait to hear more!

We had such a good time. Yes--Warheads. I forgot the name! YES--they're aweful. I used to actually like them too--or so I said. Thanks! It's fun planning everything out. I'll let you know how Coral Reef is--we're excited to eat in the room where we can watch the marine life

Thanks, Staci! My trip was great! I finally got all the pics (we took over 1,000) organized and started my mini-TR over on my ptr. It looks like you had so much fun visiting with your family and playing mini-golf and such! It looks like they are a fun group! And your outfits for your Day 2 plan are super cute!

Hey Courtney! I'm heading over after I finish this! Can't wait to "hear" about your trip! Yes--they are a really fun group! I love being with them Thank you!!

 

[stacikristine]

Plans sound great Its going to be a fun day for you two! Can't wait to hear what figment is all about. We totally skipped it last time, but it is looking like we might want to reconsider for our next trip!

Also, can't wait to see pics from Coral Reef! Another must do for us! Cute outfit, too

Thanks! We're so excited. Epcot is my favorite... Figment is really cute. At least I think so. You go on this little ride and learn all about the imagination (A figmant of the imagination ) There are all kinds of sensory things there. And the interactive area after the ride is really fun. You should for sure conisder it for your next trip! We're excited to eat there...it'll be a first! Thanks!

 

[jenjolt]

I just love your pictures from your fun day!!! I finally had my first go cart experience this summer and it was a lot of fun...I'm glad you won a couple of times!!!

Once again you have picked out some great outfits and I think you will look amazing!! Can't wait to see pics and hear all about your ADRs!!

OOOH...I love me some Spectro too LOL!!!

 

[princess_momma]

Thanks! I love planning things...if I could make money doing so, I'd be set! YAY!!! You're down to less than a month. That is just so exciting!!

I do too! I hope to make money from it someday! I hope to be a wedding planner!!

And I know, we're both getting so close! I'm so excited!!