2011/2012 Reunion Cruise?

[BethC1952]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

I added a few more baby pictures to my Picasa album. Actually, they're more like family pictures, since the parents are in some of them, too!

They're here .

Beth

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

We are back home. What an amazing trip!!!!!!

Some Trip Highlights:
Seeing the light on in the Fire Station. (Thanks Walt!)
Seeing the fireworks from our hotel room (Disneyland Hotel - Magic building)
Eating riverside at the Blue Bayou.
Eating at the Storytellers Cafe - Chip 'n Dale Critter Breakfast @ GCH. Great character interaction. (We never made it to Goofy's Kitchen. I'll explain that in my TR).
Riding in the back and front of the monorail. (When it was working. )
Riding the "original" PoTC with my family. (Great ride. Definitely better than the WDW version. IMO)
Riding California Screamin' (Great ride! Loved it!)
Special "Fast Pass" card (I'll explain that in my TR).
Seeing the Grand Canyon with the children.
Seeing a wild coyote run in front of us at the Grand Canyon.
Driving through snow flurries in New Mexico. (We live in Texas. So, anytime we see snow is a treat.)

I will load the pictures onto the computer and then compose a Trip Report soon.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
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Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day to all!

We were at the Disneyland park on St. Patrick's Day this year. I put everyone in our DISgreen shirts (to keep track of everyone in our party). Well, most people wore green that day too. So, we just blended in with the masses.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Beth -

The babies are adorable and GROWING. We watch the Food Network Challenge shows and the host's name is Keegan. Very cute name.

Jennifer

 

[BethC1952]

We are back home. What an amazing trip!!!!!!

Some Trip Highlights:
Seeing the light on in the Fire Station. (Thanks Walt!)
Seeing the fireworks from our hotel room (Disneyland Hotel - Magic building)
Eating riverside at the Blue Bayou.
Eating at the Storytellers Cafe - Chip 'n Dale Critter Breakfast @ GCH. Great character interaction. (We never made it to Goofy's Kitchen. I'll explain that in my TR).
Riding in the back and front of the monorail. (When it was working. )
Riding the "original" PoTC with my family. (Great ride. Definitely better than the WDW version. IMO)
Riding California Screamin' (Great ride! Loved it!)
Special "Fast Pass" card (I'll explain that in my TR).
Seeing the Grand Canyon with the children.
Seeing a wild coyote run in front of us at the Grand Canyon.
Driving through snow flurries in New Mexico. (We live in Texas. So, anytime we see snow is a treat.)

I will load the pictures onto the computer and then compose a Trip Report soon.

Jennifer

I'm glad you had such a great trip! I was thinking about you while you were gone. I will gladly send you any snow that comes here to New Jersey. I can't stand the stuff myself!

Beth -

The babies are adorable and GROWING. We watch the Food Network Challenge shows and the host's name is Keegan. Very cute name.

Jennifer

It turns out that Keegan Gerhard (from Food Network) is where DS and DDIL got the name Keegan! They're addicted to ANYTHING that's on Food Network. I'm still not certain where Brigid's name came from. I do know that they wanted distinctive, Celtic-sounding names to go along with Shannan. They like to be a whole Irish clan.

I'm so glad you posted. I was beginning to think I killed the thread--or that everyone moved and forgot to tell me!

Beth

 

[RobDoc]

Since this thread has nothing to do with our United We Stand Forum, I'll move it to the Cruise Meets Board.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I've started my Trip Report. Check it out here.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

How is everyone this fine Friday? All is well here "deep in the heart of Texas." (clap! clap! clap!)

Poor Bill has gone back and forth so many times figuring out which cruise will be best for us in November. We are currently booked on a Royal Caribbean out of Miami (Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas). Being my Mom's first cruise, I want it to be special.

We have changed our June WDW plans once again. We are using our DVC points and staying at SSR. As much as we stay there, we probably should have made that our home resort. Oh well. Also, we plan to purchase Annual Passes again. We let ours expire this past December. As much $$$$$ we spent last week at Disneyland, I wasn't sure we would be taking a WDW trip in June. We spent more money than anticipated. I can't wait for the DVC Villas to be completed at The Grand Californian. We ran out of time and never made it over to the new models. They were right there next to our hotel and we just ran out of time. We could see the construction from inside DCA. They will have a pretty cool view. Also, we always spend less money on food when staying in a DVC property. The food at DLR was outrageously priced. I'd heard about it. But, we experienced it first-hand.

Jennifer

 

[BethC1952]

I'm home with the flu on a wonderful spring day here at the Jersey Shore. I've actually been sick most of the week, but had my huge annual report which had to get finished, so I just didn't have time to stay home. I finished it yesterday (three days early!), so today I'm able to stay home and rest.

I'm really getting excited about my trip in May. I haven't been on a cruise since the one we shared, so I'm REALLY ready for this one. My friend Grandma Bear has never been on a cruise, so she's starting to drive me crazy with all kinds of questions. It's going to be tough to be away from the grandkids for two weeks, but I think I'll survive! I'm hoping to take a few more pictures this weekend.

I'm glad you enjoyed your recent trip. We used to visit WDW very frequently when DS was little. We had our own tent and stayed at Fort Wilderness. Even with the cost of driving down to FL from NJ, staying there for two weeks was usually cheaper than a vacation at the Jersey shore. Of course, then we got smart and moved to the shore!

Beh

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I'm home with the flu on a wonderful spring day here at the Jersey Shore.

Sorry to hear you are ill. I hope you feel better soon.

Jennifer

 

[brack]

Been on the road a lot lately ... so this is a drive by posting.

 

[plutojudy]

How are you, Annette, and JoJo?

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Been on the road a lot lately ... so this is a drive by posting.

Like Judy, I'm curious how JoJo is doing? Any updates? We are animal lovers and have always had a dog in our household. I am sure you and Annette are like us and JoJo is spoiled and treated like another kid and part of the family.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I am almost done with my Disneyland Trip Report. Check it out in my signature. There are lots and lots of photos to tie y'all over until you can get out there too. I highly recommend the trip to any Disney enthusiast. I am surprised we waited so long to make the trek. We plan on heading back west in two or three years. Until then ...

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

It's almost time for the Easter Bunny to make his appearance. Here's Disney's version ...

(Oh wait! Pooh isn't "technically" licensed by Disney is he? Let me find an "Easter Mickey". There has to be one out there somewhere ...)

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Here's Easter Mickey ...

I found this one to be cute too ...

Jennifer

 

[BethC1952]

I love the Easter Pooh! I'm going to show him to my friend Leslie--she's a HUGE Pooh fan!

In case I don't get back here this weekend, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday--Easter, Passover, or whatever you're celebrating this weekend!

Beth

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

I just called Disney to add some ADRs for our upcoming WDW trip in June. I was pleasantly surprised when I got the desired ADRs. Their new computer system is really annoying me. When I initially called to make our ADRs, I was on hold for 30 minutes and then transferred to someone who couldn't help me and then finally a CM helped me but their computer kept crashing (3 times!!! ). So, they had to re-enter of ADRs a few times and by then some of the times had been taken. It was a very frustrating process. Maybe today's pleasant experience was to make up for the last one?

Here are our current WDW ADRs for June:
Nine Dragons - Epcot (lunch)
Tutto Italia - Epcot (Bill's Birthday Dinner just the two of us!!! Got this one today! )
Sci-Fi Dine In - DHS (lunch - Got this one today! )
Crystal Palace - MK (breakfast - I got a late breakfast ADR. Hopefully, we will keep this one. I really want to eat with Pooh and Friends. This is on Bill's actual birthday.)

We're staying at SSR. Having the full kitchen will help with some of the meals too. Also, I plan to bake Bill's birthday cake while there. I'll just bring my cake pans. We plan to shop at the Publix or Wal-Mart once we get there to buy groceries. I'll sneak in some cake-making supplies too.

After being at Disneyland, it will be nice to be back at WDW (a familiar place and larger space). We love the DVC Villas. I can't wait for the ones at GCH (California) to be completed. We know WDW like the back of our hands. I'm glad we changed our plans for Bill's birthday. Also, having Kids Nite Out on speed dial helps with Bill's birthday dinner. It is nice to have a childless meal every so often. We can actually speak with each other during the meal.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Happy Easter and Passover to you and yours!

 

[brack]

Like Judy, I'm curious how JoJo is doing? Any updates? We are animal lovers and have always had a dog in our household. I am sure you and Annette are like us and JoJo is spoiled and treated like another kid and part of the family.

Jennifer

JoJo is still hanging in there. He has his 17th birthday sometime this month. Some days are better than others. His joints are really beginning to bother him so I carry him up and down steps most of the time.

He has become very picky about eating so we will try almost anything to get him to eat and not upset his system. I still get up with him sometime between 2AM and 4AM for about 30 minutes to an hour for a trip in the backyard plus some water. Overall he is doing fairly well.

Thanks for asking.