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[20thingamabobs]

I missed the dancing.. Oh well, I'll dance late

That's awesome about getting to add an extra day at Disney! In fact, I wanted to thank you for your brilliance! I'd been having the same problem with the high airfare on Oct 2nd so when I read that you were staying till the 3rd because it was cheaper to pay for an extra night than the higher airfare I did a little research of my own. Same was true for me! So I added another day to my Wine & Dine half marathon trip too! Looks like we'll need to plan a Dismeet (of course with our luck, we won't need to plan anything, we'll just randomly run into each other)

 

[Mickey_Mom]

I missed the dancing.. Oh well, I'll dance late

That's awesome about getting to add an extra day at Disney! In fact, I wanted to thank you for your brilliance! I'd been having the same problem with the high airfare on Oct 2nd so when I read that you were staying till the 3rd because it was cheaper to pay for an extra night than the higher airfare I did a little research of my own. Same was true for me! So I added another day to my Wine & Dine half marathon trip too! Looks like we'll need to plan a Dismeet (of course with our luck, we won't need to plan anything, we'll just randomly run into each other)

Woo hoo more great moves... love dancing, late or not!

Yay for your extra day too! Absolutely we need to meet up, and yeah we'll probably bump into you a few extra times too! More on meets coming up shortly --- I gotta try and firm up these things ASAP.

 

[Mickey_Mom]

So a few things to update tonight. Firstly, if you haven't already found your way over to Southwest for their big sale -- go right now! I just rebooked my October 3rd return flight for $80. Yes, that's right $80. It's ok, I'll forgive you if you have to leave before reading any further. Just promise to come back!




Alright, for those still with me.... yes, that's one great price and I gave Natalie the heads up after getting word from fabulous fellow DISer and Spectrum Mom Amy (DisMomAmy). Thanks again Amy! Now to figure out when I'll try to use that credit!! Natalie, may or may not have an announcement herself to make shortly......



Next, I've updated Ariana's collage to reflect the new return date of October 3rd.

Isn't it just so pretty? I'll have to step up my pop quizzes for her on who is going on this trip. She was doing so well initially that I haven't reminded her lately that Daddy and Alex are not coming with us. Must get that back on track.



Father's Day was an awesome day here and it had, of course, our own little Disney twist to it. We made our own cards!

Ariana's had Simba with "The Mane Man" written on the front and she signed the inside with a sweet message for Daddy. Demetri's was a pop up card that when opened was a royal crown and a message that read "You rule!" They were a big hit and the kids had a lot of fun with them.


One other tidbit I'll leave for Natalie to tell you all about is a July/August/September countdown calendar she created and sent to me. Gotta admit I was content with our chain until I saw what she'd made.... it's awesome and we'll be putting it on our fridge.



Alright.... speaking of our chain. I have three movie nights to catch up with you all.

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Movie nights!!!


Three movie nights ago, Natalie and the girls came over to my place for some swimming, scrapbook viewing and oh yes, a surprise birthday party my husband threw me!

What she also did was rescue our movie night that week because I'd messed up and planned the same one she was doing - Lilo and Stitch. I asked her for her Princess and the Frog stuff and she awesomely brought them so we had a great night.


Our setup....

Our menu was simple... fried chicken and corn on the cob and one or two extras I can't remember now. But these guys should be familiar!

Too cute! I love them and the kids thought they were just too fun. Our game was from the Disney Family site - the Princess and the Frog memory game. It was a great way to reinforce the character names for the kids -- each time a card was turned we would say their names. Helped us remember the mean guy who pretends to be Naveen is Lawrence. Oh and whenever we turned over Ray, we always said "Don't-make-me-light-my-butt Ray".

A fun game that lead us into watching the movie.

We love, love, love this movie and Tiana and Naveen are one of our favorite meets in Disney. Ray and Evangeline are so sweet and I still tear up when they're united. Yup! A sap I am! Ariana's favorite line from the movie is preceeded by Tiana holding up a single finger and asking Naveen, "Just one little kiss?" To which Naveen replies, "Unless you beg me for more!" She says it with his accent and everything and always cracks up!


Last but not least, Ariana took the segment of links down....

Another week closer!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Two movie nights ago, I was stuck on what I wanted to do. I'd planned for Lilo and Stitch the week before but I just wasn't feeling it. I wanted to have a lot of fun with that movie - I LOVE Hawaii and all the theming possibilities were overwhelming and I just didn't have the time to invest in it the way I wanted to. So I scrounged around in the stuff I already had and realized I had everything I already needed for a Peter Pan night! We had pirate things left over from our abandoned POTC night and I easily downloaded a few Tink things for Ariana.


Oh yes, firstly I'd like to thank Mike (Daddy of Princesses) for my birthday present. I'd remarked on FB how I really liked his Mickey plates, place settings, etc and wanted him to send me a set. Lo and behold! Alright, not really. I got the set from the Disney Store for 40% off!


Our set up....

A mixture of pirate-y gold coins and skulls and crossbones with Tink flowers.

Demetri's setting with his pirate hat....

Ariana's setting with her Tink necklace that was a teeny too small for her but she loved it anyway....

I'd also downloaded a Tink wand for her and tucked a little note that has one of my favorite quotes on it...

Our fireplace adorned with character pictures....

Our menu again was pretty simple. Pirate ship pizzas, loaded for Alex and I and just cheese for Ariana and Demetri.

Pirate's teeth and fruit kabobs....

.... and our activity for the night was a Peter Pan game I'd downloaded and put together from the Disney Family site.

A great night! Time to watch the movie and we had a fabulous time watching an old favorite. We had more gold coins and finished the fruit selection we had as movie snacks.

Once again... another week closer!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Lastly, now for today's movie night. This is one that Natalie did earlier as well, but this time she didn't have to rescue me with her stuff! I had a lot of fun with this one and our "Under the Sea" theme......

I'd gone to the party store and the dollar store looking for things and some were easy to find, while others I had to be a bit more creative.


Our set up....

Everything was blue and green to create that under the sea look. It's a little tough to see, but I hung blue and green streamers to our chandelier, then hung fishy and seashell decorations.

More streamers here and there and our usual character gallery on the fireplace....

... and our table decorations were seashells, Little Mermaid figures we had, a treasure box that King Triton was guarding and various Ariel and Eric toys we had.

I'd also found these awesome "bubble" bowls and cups from the dollar store in blue and green that carried on the water theme. They held Goldfish and Swedish Fish and scattered throughout the table items were Seacreature crackers and more Swedish Fish.


Alex, my ever-so-awesome-son made dinner whilst I was giggling away with my theming setup.... seashell pasta and a very yummy meat sauce.

Our craft was very simple. Paper plate fishies using more streamers. I showed the kids how to make one.....

.... and they made all the rest of them.

They had a blast and they're staying on our dining room wall in their place of honor. Time for the movie!

I've mentioned this before, but this movie holds a very special place in my heart. When Ariana was little and had just been diagnosed and was starting her therapy, this movie played a big role in gaining her trust and acceptance. Her therapists would literally sing to her "Part of Your World" as a reward because she loved the song so much. If you listen to the song with autism in mind and how she just wants to be "part of your world" ... it still makes me cry.


Whew! Anyhoo..... last but not least!

Another week closer!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Great movie nights Tracy!! I don't think I'll ever be able to hear "Part of Your World" again and not tear up!

I'm so glad you were able to get a credit for your flight!

Looks like you had a nice Father's Day too... The cards are adorable!

 

[Tinkermom76]

So Tracy mentioned that she told me she got her return flight for $80 and as soon as she said that I was hooked so I caved and booked the return flight on Oct 3rd, now who wants to tell the school for me

Last year my friend Lenora was nice enough to make a countdown calendar for me but I thought I might be pushing my luck if I asked her for one again this year so I decided I could do it myself. When it was done I sent it to Tracy for them to use as well. I think I did a good job!!!

July

August

September

October

I use my Mickey Head punch and make a bunch in many different colours to put on each day. I can wait to start it next week!!!!

 

[mousescrapper]

very fun updates ladies

love all the movie nights Tracy and as usual you ROCK w/ the theming! the countdown calendar is so cute/clever Natalie


and YAY for both of you w/ the great rebookings...I am on hold (yet again) w/ SWA hoping for a major miracle here...

 

[stephielela]

Awesome movie nights. I too fell victim to the 40% off sale at the Disney Store and we are proud owners of 2 sets of plates, and all the trimmings! Yay for Southwest!

 

[TanzUnited99]

on getting discounted flights and congrats Natalie on adding an extra day!! Thought that may be the news.

Love Ariana's collage and you guys sure sound like you had fun on Father's day

Great movie nights Tracy - love the saying you guys used when you turned over Ray!

Love the new Mickey plates and the Tink necklace.

You guys sure have some great movie night ideas. I don't remember ever seeing The Little Mermaid (bad I know ) but will be watching it soon. I love the food ideas and will be thinking of you when 'Part of Your World' plays.

Great countdown calendar - with that and the countdown chain September will be here before we know it!!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Congrats on the extra day Natalie!!

I love the countdown calendars!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Great movie nights Tracy!! I don't think I'll ever be able to hear "Part of Your World" again and not tear up!

I'm so glad you were able to get a credit for your flight!

Looks like you had a nice Father's Day too... The cards are adorable!

Thanks Amy -- Ariana sang along to the song which shocked me too. Usually she shushes us!

I was so excited when the flights went down. Also thought to myself a little, geez if I'd just waited a few more days.... but what can you do, right? It's great having that credit.

So Tracy mentioned that she told me she got her return flight for $80 and as soon as she said that I was hooked so I caved and booked the return flight on Oct 3rd, now who wants to tell the school for me

Wooooooo hooooooo!!!

Last year my friend Lenora was nice enough to make a countdown calendar for me but I thought I might be pushing my luck if I asked her for one again this year so I decided I could do it myself. When it was done I sent it to Tracy for them to use as well. I think I did a good job!!!

I use my Mickey Head punch and make a bunch in many different colours to put on each day. I can wait to start it next week!!!!

I don't have a Mickey Head punch -- can I place my order with you Natalie?

Cannot BELIEVE that next week is July!

very fun updates ladies

love all the movie nights Tracy and as usual you ROCK w/ the theming! the countdown calendar is so cute/clever Natalie


and YAY for both of you w/ the great rebookings...I am on hold (yet again) w/ SWA hoping for a major miracle here...

Thanks Julie!!! I hope you got that Southwest discount!!

Awesome movie nights. I too fell victim to the 40% off sale at the Disney Store and we are proud owners of 2 sets of plates, and all the trimmings! Yay for Southwest!

I had to restrain myself from getting all the trimmings! They looked so darn cute though I had to force myself to walk away from the display with just the plates, placemats and serving dish.

on getting discounted flights and congrats Natalie on adding an extra day!! Thought that may be the news.

Love Ariana's collage and you guys sure sound like you had fun on Father's day

Great movie nights Tracy - love the saying you guys used when you turned over Ray!

Love the new Mickey plates and the Tink necklace.

You guys sure have some great movie night ideas. I don't remember ever seeing The Little Mermaid (bad I know ) but will be watching it soon. I love the food ideas and will be thinking of you when 'Part of Your World' plays.

Great countdown calendar - with that and the countdown chain September will be here before we know it!!

Hey Tanz! I just think it's so funny that when budgeting for this trip originally I had to stay within a certain dollar amount to sell my DH on the idea. Now that everythings booked and we've added here and there, he's usually the one to convince me to spend the money!

Fathers Day was awesome - on top of the homemade cards, we surprised George with a kick butt BBQ that he was thrilled about, then we had company with mounds-o-steak for dinner!!

The kids love Tuesdays now. They count down the days and are so excited when I come home and kick them out of the dining room until they're surprised with our theme for the night. Any laughs and giggles I promote with our silliness is stored away in my memories -- woo, sappy moment there!

Hope you enjoy your Little Mermaid movie night!!

 

[jenseib]

Wow, Those are great movie nights. I want to be your kid! I am just not that creative, even with help from online, I would never be able to pull it all together.

So Tracy mentioned that she told me she got her return flight for $80 and as soon as she said that I was hooked so I caved and booked the return flight on Oct 3rd, now who wants to tell the school for me

Last year my friend Lenora was nice enough to make a countdown calendar for me but I thought I might be pushing my luck if I asked her for one again this year so I decided I could do it myself. When it was done I sent it to Tracy for them to use as well. I think I did a good job!!!


I use my Mickey Head punch and make a bunch in many different colours to put on each day. I can wait to start it next week!!!!

Yay for another night. I knew you would cave!

What has happened to Lenora? I haven't seen her here in ages. I think she had 1 or 2 more trips planned, but I haven't seen anything from her. I know she was starting a new job though too...or thinking of.

 

[Angies1274]

Great updates!! The calendar is so cute!

Tracy-Love all the movie nights!! It's so funny because we started our monthly movie nights in May (Tangled) and then last Thursday we did.....Peter Pan. It was my pick and I just love that movie. We did the pirate ship pizza, fruit sword kabobs as well. We also did corn but we called them gold nuggets. Those Mickey plates are so cute! I wish we had a closer Disney store.

YAY for the credit and extra night!!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Wow, Those are great movie nights. I want to be your kid! I am just not that creative, even with help from online, I would never be able to pull it all together.

You could do it, your notes to Claire are awesome! Give silly names to dinner items you're already making and create a character gallery like our fireplace pictures. Fun!

Great updates!! The calendar is so cute!

Tracy-Love all the movie nights!! It's so funny because we started our monthly movie nights in May (Tangled) and then last Thursday we did.....Peter Pan. It was my pick and I just love that movie. We did the pirate ship pizza, fruit sword kabobs as well. We also did corn but we called them gold nuggets. Those Mickey plates are so cute! I wish we had a closer Disney store.

YAY for the credit and extra night!!

Hey too funny on our Peter Pan nights! Did you get those ideas from the Disney theme night thread too? I've been thinking about posting our nights there but they kind of intimidate me a bit... they're so good at them!

Do you have pictures? I'd love to see!

 

[Tinkermom76]

on getting discounted flights and congrats Natalie on adding an extra day!! Thought that may be the news.

Great countdown calendar - with that and the countdown chain September will be here before we know it!!

Thanks... it's like the more countdowns I have the faster it goes... or is it just cause I'm so busy trying to remember to mark all the calendars???

Congrats on the extra day Natalie!!

I love the countdown calendars!

Thanks... I still have to tell the school

Wooooooo hooooooo!!!

I don't have a Mickey Head punch -- can I place my order with you Natalie?

Cannot BELIEVE that next week is July!

You are a bad influence

I will for sure punch some mickey heads for you, I'm gonna do mine today so I will do yours too!!!

Now I just gotta get to your place to deliver them!!!

Yay for another night. I knew you would cave!

What has happened to Lenora? I haven't seen her here in ages. I think she had 1 or 2 more trips planned, but I haven't seen anything from her. I know she was starting a new job though too...or thinking of.

I really thought I wouldn't cave

Shes in California right now visiting friends (not the Disney kind )

Shes good I still talk to her a lot

Great updates!! The calendar is so cute!

YAY for the credit and extra night!!

Thanks!!!

 

[Angies1274]

Did you get those ideas from the Disney theme night thread too? I've been thinking about posting our nights there but they kind of intimidate me a bit... they're so good at them!

Do you have pictures? I'd love to see!

Yup, I got the ideas from the Disney theme night thread. I definitely think you should post your movie nights on that thread too. You are so creative!

Well....since you asked. Here are a few pics from our Peter Pan night last week.

We did a treasure hunt, which they loved and then made Pirate hats out of newspaper. It was a fun night!

 

[20thingamabobs]

What awesome movie nights! I love your Mickey plates! I have them too! I had a coupon and was able to get mine for $2.50! I was very tempted to buy the matching silverware while I was in the store yesterday since it was on sale but I had to resist...

How exciting that you both get to stay an extra night now! I too fell victim to the Southwest $80 sale and will be staying an extra night too! I'm still jealous you'll have 11 days though, that's so awesome!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Yup, I got the ideas from the Disney theme night thread. I definitely think you should post your movie nights on that thread too. You are so creative!

Well....since you asked. Here are a few pics from our Peter Pan night last week.

We did a treasure hunt, which they loved and then made Pirate hats out of newspaper. It was a fun night!

Love the pictures! That's a great treasure chest and I like how you did your pirate ship pizzas. Now didn't you say you had a Tangled night too? Post them here too please!

What awesome movie nights! I love your Mickey plates! I have them too! I had a coupon and was able to get mine for $2.50! I was very tempted to buy the matching silverware while I was in the store yesterday since it was on sale but I had to resist...

How exciting that you both get to stay an extra night now! I too fell victim to the Southwest $80 sale and will be staying an extra night too! I'm still jealous you'll have 11 days though, that's so awesome!

Great deal! I was able to resist the temptation of other matching items .... at first anyway.

Natalie pointed out to me that the $80 sale was also on for the day before we are scheduled to arrive. She was being sarcastic of course but after my laughing calmed down, I actually did ponder her suggestion.... Her quick reply? "Don't do it!"