3rd Times a Charm! Mar. 8-14..lots of pics

[Kathy Jetson]

I'm sorry to hear about Paige's accident I hope shes feeling ok.
And I hope you get the corn cob out so you can go back!

 

[Kell-Bell]

Oh poor Paige, hope she's ok.

Well as they say, good things come to those who wait. But hopefully you won't have to wait too long.

Enjoy the movies with Claire & friends,what are you going to see??

I suggest some butter for that corn

 

[jenseib]

We're going to see the Princess and the Frog...actually will be leaving shortly! He is calmed down a bit, but still not cheery.

 

[jenseib]

Here are a few pictures of Michael. I don't usually post too many becuase he usually won't let me take any, but his step mom asked for some for a Christmas card, so he allowed it!
I hate his beard by the way.

I did the same ones in color and black and white

 

[jenseib]

We went to a Breakfast with Santa a few weeks ago. They had some games, a light breakfast that Claire refused to eat, and then Santa came. She also refused to see him alonde, so her friend went up with her.

 

[jenseib]

Merry Christmas!
Here are a few pics of Claire in her various Christmas programs

 

[jenseib]

Well I’ve been in a slump lately and haven’t gone thru my pictures much. I don’t have a clue when our next trip will be, so that is depressing. I have been pricing trips for March…even tho we most likely won’t go..and they seem soooo much higher this year. The dining plan is just becoming outrageous in price now, especially with the added price now for peak times. So it makes me wonder if we would be better off not doing it the next trip we take, and maybe just buying a gift card to pay for our meals. That way we still have the prepaid feel, but maybe not as costly. We always have saved money by doing the plan, but honestly, we could do without a dessert every time, and the savings haven’t been so great that the price hike justifies it.

So anyways, I went thought and got some pictures edited and uploaded finally. These are not the best in the lot remember…but here is some more from our Epcot day.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Merry Christmas Jen! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday together. Hugs, Lisa

 

[Kathy Jetson]

Claire's pics are very cute as always. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!

 

[jenseib]

Thanks you!

 

[jenseib]

 

[MapleGirl]

Hi Jen,
I just read your trip report and really enjoyed it. Love all the great pics!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Well I’ve been in a slump lately and haven’t gone thru my pictures much. I don’t have a clue when our next trip will be, so that is depressing. I have been pricing trips for March…even tho we most likely won’t go..and they seem soooo much higher this year. The dining plan is just becoming outrageous in price now, especially with the added price now for peak times. So it makes me wonder if we would be better off not doing it the next trip we take, and maybe just buying a gift card to pay for our meals. That way we still have the prepaid feel, but maybe not as costly. We always have saved money by doing the plan, but honestly, we could do without a dessert every time, and the savings haven’t been so great that the price hike justifies it.
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I meant to comment on your Disney blahs but forgot. Blame it on the holidays.

Have you thought about going maybe in May? We love going at that time of the year. It's not too hot and it's not too too crowded. Also, have you priced out the quick service plan instead of the regular diining plan? That might save you a few hundred dollars.

Also, if you went in May, could you take advantage of the new gift card offer. If you stayed at a value resort, you'd get a $300 and if you stayed in a moderate, you'd get a $500.

I can't remember whether or not you guys had hopper passes and the water park and more passes. We used to do the hopper passes but realized it really wasn't worth the extra money since we like to stick to one park per day anyway. This year, we are foregoing the water park option and are spending an entire day at the resort pool.

 

[joy13]

Love the latest pictures! Claire is so cute in all her holiday outfits! I think that's so funny that Claire and Maddie celebrated their birthdays the same way

I know how you feel about the slump. I don't know when we are going back either. I have a pipe dream about a short December trip in 2010 or 2011, but we won't be doing a weeklong trip until 2012 or 2013 I don't think

 

[jenseib]

I meant to comment on your Disney blahs but forgot. Blame it on the holidays.

Have you thought about going maybe in May? We love going at that time of the year. It's not too hot and it's not too too crowded. Also, have you priced out the quick service plan instead of the regular diining plan? That might save you a few hundred dollars.

Also, if you went in May, could you take advantage of the new gift card offer. If you stayed at a value resort, you'd get a $300 and if you stayed in a moderate, you'd get a $500.

I can't remember whether or not you guys had hopper passes and the water park and more passes. We used to do the hopper passes but realized it really wasn't worth the extra money since we like to stick to one park per day anyway. This year, we are foregoing the water park option and are spending an entire day at the resort pool.

I have gone in May and love it, but that is planting season for us farmers, so no go with DH.
We don't do hoppers as of yet. since we are usually there a short time, we do one park per day too, and really don't know if we have time for more than one. I like TS meals, so I think the CS plan wouldn;t be so good for us. Thats why I am thinking of just buying a gift card ahead of time to pay for everything. That wasy we can do some TS meals, and CS meals when we want as well.

Hi Jen,
I just read your trip report and really enjoyed it. Love all the great pics!!!

Thanks so much for reading.

Love the latest pictures! Claire is so cute in all her holiday outfits! I think that's so funny that Claire and Maddie celebrated their birthdays the same way

I know how you feel about the slump. I don't know when we are going back either. I have a pipe dream about a short December trip in 2010 or 2011, but we won't be doing a weeklong trip until 2012 or 2013 I don't think

Thanks. I can't beleive it's all over now. So much was going on, and now nothing is planned, holiday wise, or vacation wise. My dad and sisters b-days are the 26 and 27 so we celebrated them as well, but we never do much for NYE.

 

[jenseib]

And this should wrap up the last of the extra Epcot day pictures.

 

[jenseib]

Here’s one of the crooked castle pictures I am so famous for!

 

[jenseib]

 

[serene56]

. Thats why I am thinking of just buying a gift card ahead of time to pay for everything. That wasy we can do some TS meals, and CS meals when we want as well.E.

The disney gift cards dont expire.

I got one back in Janaury 2006 and have been adding to it once it a while. It has over 1,000 on it now and we still dont go until Sept 2010.

It was a fun way to save.

 

[Kurby]

just found your report and starting to read it - it looks like a lot of fun loving the pics so far