A Fourth of Pixie Dust! A Fourth of Fun! A Fourth of Attitude! NEW! 4/6 pg. 26

[Megablocks]

Oh, poor Connor! Good for him handling it so well, though!

That picture of Chelsea and Connor with the twins is hilarious. I love that Chelsea ended up making the exact same face. That's a really good picture of them in front of the captain's grave, too!

Did you like the Anchors Aweigh sandwich? I'm really weird with tuna sandwiches that anyone else makes for me (mostly because I have this huge aversion to celery and I can never be sure that it's not in them), but I really like that one. If there's celery in it, I don't want to know!

Oh, gosh, I think I know what's coming in the next update. Ugh!

 

[swwake]

It's so bittersweet how the song started the waterworks. Your love for your mom is so obvious. You've had a rough year.

Chelsea is so pretty when she smiles. But I love the irony in the twins shot.

Will Connor get more corn dog nuggets?

 

[punkin413]

I hurriedly took a picture on our way in -- the hurriedly part became standard as Charles always seemed to be speed walking from one place to another.

Story of my life. Ray and I have been together for almost 19 years (holy crap!!!) and I STILL have to tell him to slow down. I say we go on a Disney trip together and you and I can take our sweet time while or hubbies speed walk everywhere!

And then the waterworks started because the music on Main Street was “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” from the musical Hello, Dolly! This was one of my mother’s favorite musicals, she had introduced me to Disney World, and of course, all those memories of childhood trips came bubbling up. I was a mess for a little bit there, walking down Main Street with tears running down my face, but once the song was over, I was able to pull myself together.

Now as we were standing in line, we witnessed one of those, “Did I really just see that happen?” moments. There is a bench near the hearse, and on that bench was a little red Polo ball cap. There was a family in front of us with about three boys. Well, the mom sent one of the boys over to grab the cap. My first thought was, “Oh, this is their second time riding HM today. That must be theirs.”

Yeah, no.

The mom tried the hat on every one of the boys to see if it fit any of them. On the last and youngest one, she found a fit, and the cap had a new owner.

I guess not everyone at Disney is touched by the wow-I-found-something-that-belongs-to-someone-else...maybe-I-should-turn-it-in pixie dust!

Little did she know she was the spitting image of Forsythia!!! Ha ha ha!!! I love when Karma helps me out. The couple behind me also noticed the irony and had a good laugh themselves.

 

[vamassey1]

I hurriedly took a picture on our way in -- the hurriedly part became standard as Charles always seemed to be speed walking from one place to another.

I'm the one guilty of speed walking in our family.

Soon we were on Main Street and catching our first glimpse of the Castle. Double hurray!

Yeah!

And then the waterworks started because the music on Main Street was “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” from the musical Hello, Dolly! This was one of my mother’s favorite musicals, she had introduced me to Disney World, and of course, all those memories of childhood trips came bubbling up. I was a mess for a little bit there, walking down Main Street with tears running down my face, but once the song was over, I was able to pull myself together.

What a bittersweet memory. My Mom passed in January and everyday something happens that reminds me of her.

I was surprised to find that Connor’s corn dog nuggets were gone (cup included).

Me: Did you eat your corn dog nuggets already?
Connor: No.
Chelsea: He tripped walking up the stairs and spilled them all.

Sounds like the Grinch took his nuggets. I hope he got some more later.

Love this picture. I have some good news for you. The teenager attitude doesn't last forever. Michelle use to drive me crazy! Somewhere during her sr year of high school we seemed to move to a new level. On our trip in 2010 I really enjoyed her while we were in Disney. This last trip we took earlier this year we had a blast with her and my niece Chelsea. Now Danielle is driving both of us crazy. I keep reminding Michelle she acted the same way at that age too.

I hope you don't mind but I'm posting the picture the girls took in HM line. They both had no problem posing for me and where a hoot the whole trip.



Looking forward to more!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Oh no... poor Connor & his corn dog nuggets! Either of my boys would have flipped out so I'm glad he handled it well. I have a feeling those might not be the last corn dog nuggets of the trip.

I'm sorry the walk up Main Street was so emotional for you... but I'm glad your mom could be there with you for a few moments.

Love the HM pictures!

 

[Poolrat]

So glad you made it into MK.
What a bittersweet entry though. But I think it was meant to be. Even though it made you weepy, I am sure all good memories came bubbling up.

Poor Connor and those run away nuggets. I also hope he gets another go at them.

HM is always a must do for me. I am glad the teen humored you enough for a picture and yes she looks a bit like the twin.

I got caught in that rain as well. However your preview does not sound good.

 

[eandesmom]

Poor Conor and his nuggets! That is SO something that would happen to Eric. He handled it so well.

Very bittersweet entry, yet appropriate in some ways I imagine. Chelsea/Forsythia cracks me up!

 

[sunny_stace]

Ha! Chelsea's face is priceless! Definitely works perfectly for the picture! All of your pictures are fabulous!

Poor Connor spilling his corn dog nuggets! They are so delicious! I hope he was able to get some more during the trip! CHH is pretty good too! I like sitting in the quiet spots upstairs for a nice break.

 

[ampc3]

I think our boys might be related lol.. that sounds like something that would happen to mine too poor thing! laughing so hard with that twins picture, can only imagine!
sounds like rain is going to come DOWN....

 

[momof2TNboys]

Hugs to you, Jackie. I know how you feel. I have not been to a Disney park since losing my Dad. It will be hard to go back. That is why I changed my trip this summer. I have so many memories of my Dad related to Disney.

 

[pooh'smate]

Poor Connor and his nuggets.
Too bad the cap didn't have a case of lice, it would have served her right!

 

[999ghostslover]

Oh Jackie! I am bawling right along with you thinking of you on Main Street. Love you! God bless.
How tall is Connor? I am sure my 3 will fit on that bed in the summer. Maybe not Abby but one of the boys has to!

 

[luvfigment]

Poor Connor with his corn dog nuggets. Love the picture of the kids next to the statues in line for HM. Love that ride! Sounds like it is going to be and interesting ride of POC.

 

[Happydog]

Oh I hope this works ! I am on the new dis app on the droid and finally got to play a little catch up on my dis pals! Jackie I'm catching up. Moving is completely consuming my time!

 

[teekathepony]

I think my heart seriously just broke reading about poor Connor's corn dog nugget fiasco. Poor kid! Good for him for taking it so well though. What a sweetie.
"Put on Your Sunday Clothes" has different meaning for me -- it's the Wall-E song to me! I've never seen Hello, Dolly! But it doesn't matter, I can totally relate with the teary MK entrance. I'm right there with you.
Love the pictures around HM, I love the new queue there!

 

[scottny]

Great update and pics.

I have never eaten at either Casey's or CCH. I will put them on the list.

I love HM and the new additions to it.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Ok, I teared up too when you mentioned your mom. I'm sure that was a bittersweet moment for you.

Poor kiddo and his spilled nuggets. I hope that he gets some later in the trip, maybe?

Can I ask a dumb question? There are two lines to get into HM? Is this new or has it always been that way? I must be a moron. I didn't know this!

 

[oboedm]

Loved the first update @ MK! How sad about the corn dog nuggets! I mean, I couldn't help but laugh, but as I was doing that I was able to feel a bit sad for Connor!

Love the picture of Chelsea with the twins. What a strange story about the red cap! People are super weird sometimes! I am sure that the family it belonged to wasn't expecting to get it back but still!

 

[princess_momma]

I'm here!! Love when you finally get to MK!! So sad about Connor's corn dog nuggets! I would've been very sad if I spilled those, I love corn dog nuggets so much!!

 

[cdotla]

Hey Jackie...hopping on board for your TR. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

While, like you, the Mansion sections...or better yet, one of the royal rooms , would have been my preference, the Bayou section also looks very charming. Plus, I think I have heard that they are way more conveniently located than the Mansions. Murphy bed as well wld have been a big plus.

Hesitant to hear about what awaits me in future when traveling to Disney with a teenager. I thought my 9 year old was bad enough! At least I can hopefully learn a few pointers or tips! I guess this is our payback for all the year of grief we caused our own parents.