9/19/09 Western Magic

[cakesnjammom]

YEAH!! So glad he will be home soon!

I am so glad for you too! I know you will be happy to have him home!

 

[so_oregon]

okay, I still can't figure out pictures, but links, I understand....

Here's Noah, at his 2nd birthday:

http://picasaweb.google.com/oakeslaw/NoahAge2BirthdayParty#5347367373671670866

Here's Noah's gorgeous mom, my baby, Tabitha:

http://picasaweb.google.com/oakeslaw/Tabitha#5144772968188824882

And here's Jasmine, my grand-daughter, also gorgeous (daughter Joanna is Jasmine's mom):

http://picasaweb.google.com/oakeslaw/HalfCenturyBash2#5303143455999620274

And here's me, doing my Paris Hilton impression:

http://picasaweb.google.com/oakeslaw/SolsticeCruiseDay2SeaDay#5302108015036382562

Jasmine is quiet and tends to be a momma's girl, so we are hoping she gets past any homesickness quickly. She is 9, nearly 10 at the time of the cruise.

Karen

 

[dennismcneely]

The kids are all so cute!

Dennis-your DD is beautiful.

Thanks Kathy, your wedding picture is very nice too!!

Dennis

 

[Disneymoon0909]

someone help me so I do not have to go back thru all of the posts please!

1) tell me again where we check to see if anyone cabin's number has changed?? did we decided on a spot? not sure if anyone has yet volunteered but if they haven't i might be willing to take on another responsibility

2) is anyone planning to plot a "map" of our FE group cabins...to make handing out gifts quick and simple? not sure when the best time to do this is! I can attempt this if someone wants to send me the latest FE list

3) where is the 3pm meet? I first read this as when is the 3pm meet i think it is at the ice cream machines on deck 9?

4) holly---are we just supposed to look for you in port to pay you for our bracelets? you can find me at any of the meeting times: port, ice cream and promenade lounge i will be at the port at 10 and will try to make both of the other meets as well

5) for those of you mailing a box ahead...when do you plan to put it in the mail?? i havent decided whether or not im mailing ahead. As a surprise for my DF I have ordered a basket form Shirley with lots of goodies including bottled water, candy, chips and beer etc so I am hoping/thinking that should be sufficient

As you can tell I am making all my notes!! Also I have been working on FE gifts today/tonight and I am so excited! I am almost done with mine, can't wait to pass em out

Well I guess that is about it for now!! I am LOVING all the pics everyone has posted!! Too gorgeous...all the kids are so stunning and Kathy WOW on the wedding photo...beautiful. I really cannot wait.

I will be posting some very soon, we are expecting to get our professional engagement photos back the end of this week, I am SOOO excited for these, he is amazing. Loving everyones pics!!!

 

[Sinderelly]

Thanks Paige, Dennis, Holly and everyone for the nice comments.

I think a map for FE gift purposes is a great idea. The map will need to be updated once everyone has their assigned cabin.

I am also ordering a surprise basket for new DH shhhhh. I haven't called Shirley yet. I am still coming up with ideas for the basket ( beer, of course , nuts, trail mix, pirate stuff etc.) and we don't have a cabin #yet.

We are finally finished with FE gifts. They have their own large suitcase!

 

[disneyfinatics]

I wouldn't mind posting the updated list on my door. I'm on deck seven & if I'm reading the map correctly we should be just to the left of the forward elevator. Please note that I said "if". I have been known to read a map incorrectly.
Since I'm new to cruising, how would I get everyone's updated information. Do I just leave a list outside my door & have people fill in their room numbers on the first day? I actually like this idea if everyone else is o.k. w/ it.
Shelly

 

[kileybeth]

Wow guys! I go away for a day or two and come back (well, almost, posting from Hampton Inn buisness center) two pages!

I am loving all the pictures from everyone! Karen, I have tons of pics over in picasa as well and finally figured it out. click on your picture, go to properties, click on copy and then paste into picture icon here (make sure you erase the http:// before you copy link in, that finally made it work for me whew. I hear photobucket is a snap to use but since my DH took a few hours loading all of these shots to Picasa I don't think I'll ask him to switch them all to Photobucket just yet

mamajojo, Bishop and Brooklyn look so sweet in that best buddies shot. That personifies my two little ones as well. They can be inseperable when experiencing new things. I'm sure they will all have a blast in the clubs and at the pools!

Paige, did you get all your answers? I keep telling myself to take the time to write some of this stuff down but haven't done it yet. 3pm is at the ice cream self serve machines for sure!

Did anyone read over on the crusie general board about the person who got a last minute phone call three days before they cruised for an upgrade?
Makes me both hopeful as well as nervous as all get out that those of us in GTY status will get our FE stuff delivered all over the place! I am thinking I will try to hand out something at the meets with our name and cabin number on it as well as availing myself of whoever is going to post that list! Are others also planning to upgrade at the port if available? That could mean more changes No matter, I am still so excited for my kiddos to see all the goodies!

 

[kileybeth]

I wouldn't mind posting the updated list on my door. I'm on deck seven & if I'm reading the map correctly we should be just to the left of the forward elevator. Please note that I said "if". I have been known to read a map incorrectly.
Since I'm new to cruising, how would I get everyone's updated information. Do I just leave a list outside my door & have people fill in their room numbers on the first day? I actually like this idea if everyone else is o.k. w/ it.
Shelly

yonkr'sgirl will know what works, I think she has done it before, Also I think jonesing/gabbie also volunteered to post a list. sounds like we need to nail it down although with last minute changes. . .

 

[hannahguad]

Okay, just had to post real quick-I am really starting to get excited about this now that we are so close!! Anyone else??

Sinderelly, you are going to LOVE the work Shirley does if you haven't used her before. She just puts a personal touch to everything that she does.

Love all the pictures, still working on posting some myself. My problem is that I take my digital camera card and just have them print me all 1000 pictures, I don't store them on my computer. But, bear with me folks, I will get something up.

Have a great week all!

 

[cakesnjammom]

thanks for all the great answers! WOW you are all so great! I am bringing a sharpie marker to port to make sure my cabin number is marked on my FE stuff (just a hint : but my FE gift requires you to return something to our cabin so it is super important).

I guess who ever volunteers/acually accepts this assignment will need to bring a sheet of paper for anyone who's cabin changes and we should go by there cabin first to check the list???

I am happy to get dh to do the map...he likes stuff like that (Holly you have done enough!) I would volunteer our room but we are really thinking we need that split bath so we are HOPING to make a change in cabins...no way to know now and with money being so tight I do not know if it will even be an option but I am trying to stay positive.
I will ask for the updated FE list from yonkrs-girl today and I also need to know how many boys and girls... got one other trick up my sleeve! I may have my kids make the kids a little gift. I have been showing them the photos posted here and they are excited to have friends on the trip!

Holly- yes post pics please cannot wait to see them!! AND I want to be able to identify you to get bracelets at the port too!

Ok a pic of my kids

We will be at the meet at 3pm!

 

[gamomof2]

attempt at picture

 

[LCrain]

Okay I will attempt a picture

Not sure if this will work but if it does, It is a picture of myself and my nephew.

Lisa

 

[b521028]

Hello everyone. I'm really enjoying the pics. I don't know how to add one to my posts , any advice. I only have photos on my pc, don't have them on a photo share site, again having dial up prevents me from doing alot on here ..lol.

Dh David is diving solo in Cuzomel as well, he needs a buddy, he's dove at many islands but never here... on one of our other cruises he was suppose too but they messed up the excursion and he dove in Ochi Rios instead. They couldn't pay me to dive..scared of getting my head wet, but he loves it. His favorite dive was at Anthonys Key resort in Roaton, Honduras..dolphin dive.

Well will run for now.
Tammy

 

[LCrain]

HELP! I am trying to post a picture with photobucket but can't firgure it out. Any suggestions?





Lisa

 

[cakesnjammom]

HELP! I am trying to post a picture with photobucket but can't firgure it out. Any suggestions?

Lisa

from your main album page (where all your photos show up) there s/b links and one that says (IMG link) click it (it will turn blue) right click and copy it the move over to DIS and paste it in the "post" box....wah-lah!!
HTH!

 

[cakesnjammom]

DH has got all the 24 "known" cabins marked/plotted on the deck plans to make passing out FE gifts easier. Please send me a "pm" if your cabin number changes or when you receive an assigned number for those who are GTY. I will update it and bring copies with me (one last thing for you to pack!)

 

[kileybeth]

DH has got all the 24 "known" cabins marked/plotted on the deck plans to make passing out FE gifts easier. Please send me a "pm" if your cabin number changes or when you receive an assigned number for those who are GTY. I will update it and bring copies with me (one last thing for you to pack!)

awesome Thank you so much for doing this.

I have visions of running into several of you all as we deliver stuff!

 

[kileybeth]

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thanks for all the great answers! WOW you are all so great! I am bringing a sharpie marker to port to make sure my cabin number is marked on my FE stuff (just a hint : but my FE gift requires you to return something to our cabin so it is super important).
so intriguing! CAn.not.wait for the fun to begin!
I guess who ever volunteers/acually accepts this assignment will need to bring a sheet of paper for anyone who's cabin changes and we should go by there cabin first to check the list???
that sounds like a plan
I am happy to get dh to do the map...he likes stuff like that (Holly you have done enough!) I would volunteer our room but we are really thinking we need that split bath so we are HOPING to make a change in cabins...no way to know now and with money being so tight I do not know if it will even be an option but I am trying to stay positive.

pixie dust coming your way I hear you on the split bath
I will ask for the updated FE list from yonkrs-girl today and I also need to know how many boys and girls... got one other trick up my sleeve! I may have my kids make the kids a little gift. I have been showing them the photos posted here and they are excited to have friends on the trip!
oh yeah, my kiddos can't believe there will be that many little people "they know"!

Holly- yes post pics please cannot wait to see them!! AND I want to be able to identify you to get bracelets at the port too!
picture picture picture
Ok a pic of my kids

oh sooo cute! Love the DD dark hair! I personally have dark brown hair but gave birth to 6 blonds!!! (some have darkened up a bit as they age)



We will be at the meet at 3pm!

 

[kileybeth]

Our last drive to WDW . . . it's gonna be a long drive. . .

 

[kileybeth]

and the DD14 says this is about as good as it gets on a 20 hour drive to FL!


I will keep searching for a pic I am permitted to post of her (nope, not even kidding, she hates her pictures!)

The final hold outs for our families pictures are the DS17, who runs even faster than I do from all cameras! But I will catch him!