I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get here, but I'm going to catch up now!!
Hmmm, another reason to go for rope drops!
It should be okay I think. I've seen a few motorcades with police and SUV escorts here in my time in DC, and they move FAST so barely enough time to really cause a backup. But then again, it's always backed up here so maybe that's why I didn't notice a difference.
Hope you're right! Definately going to hit up the parks early! I wonder if the families will be around?
We definitely understand! I don't know what I did with my excitement before I found the boards.
I have to get back into my exercising also! I've been doing the Couch 2 5K program because I'm doing the Tower or Terror 5K race in Sept (Dh is doing the 10 mile race). But, I haven't run in almost a month because we've been moving. My goal is to get back at it on Wednesday.
It might take awhile, but we're getting things organized. I just got my status of eligibility to teach in Florida, now I just need to get my fingerprints done and it'll be official - WOOT! Unfortunately, there aren't a ton of French teaching jobs there. Luckily, I have theatre too, so hopefully something will shake loose! Good luck with your running program! Let us know how it goes!!! 
That exercise program sounds....well.....insane.Sorry, I had to say it. Beach Body does have some really good programs though. We have some DVDs from them....I think it's the Power 90 program. But, I could be wrong. Anyway.....good luck with working out. I really need to get back to my Couch to 5K program.
I really like the company! I'd like to get a couple other DVDs they have advertised on our workout! Thanks! Good luck to you too! It's so hard to find time when you're so busy! How exciting for yall! Mickey Mail just makes it seem much more real, doesn't it?
Mickey Mail!
Outside of March Madness, I can't think of anything else that significantly decreases work productivity than Mickey Mail!
I agree!!I know, right?!? Why does it always seem to take so long for vacation to actually arrive? Then, once you're there, it goes by at lightning speed no matter how long your vacation is.
The anticipation and planning is always fun, though!EXACTLY! We got our ME tags for the POP night today!!!! WOOT!WOOT!WOOT! So now we're all set!!!!
Okay I'm all caught up!
Hmm...must-eats...that's hard because there's so many! My favorite CS spot is definitely Casey's Corner. As far as snacks go, besides the red velvet cupcake, I always have to have at least one Mickey bar, and now Kristen has me hooked on schoolbread in Norway!
That is a great camera! Very nice!
Awww I love your zoo pictures! That baby chimp is precious!
Congrats on finishing your first year of college! That's a huge accomplishment!
Two extra days! That's AWESOME!
Your ADRs/food plans look great!
YAY! The DxDP is so much fun! We loved it, even though we felt like we were going to explode by the end of the week!
Your trip is getting so close! That's awesome!!
I love taking pictures of EVERYTHING! 
I love it! We definitely understand! I don't know what I did with my excitement before I found the boards.
I have to get back into my exercising also! I've been doing the Couch 2 5K program because I'm doing the Tower or Terror 5K race in Sept (Dh is doing the 10 mile race). But, I haven't run in almost a month because we've been moving. My goal is to get back at it on Wednesday.
I'm just too excited!!!!
However, yesterday, DBF and I traveled down to Vermont Academy (where I was a post graduate last year) because my old roommate was graduating! It was sooo nice to see her again! She lives in Newfoundland, so its a bit difficult to see her. However she is playing hockey at a local Vermont state school, so I CANNOT wait to be able to visit her more often! We will be only about 1 hour apart at school, so it will be great! Heres a picture of us.
WERE 25 DAYS AWAY FROM OUR TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do need to take a trip to Dicks Sporting Goods to pick up a pair of compression shorts to wear under my dresses! Its going to be HOT, and I live in dresses, but I cant stand the whole legs rubbing together thing. I have compression shorts from Under Armour (for basketball), but they have seams, and tend to dig into my sides. NOT very flattering off the court! The ones I have my eyes on are Reebok, and are very comfy, and soft. My mom has a pair of these, and Id really like to get some for Disney! Ahh! I just cant wait!
I cant wait to start trading in WDW. I also have my first coffee mug from WDW courtesy of my mom from her April trip, and I LOVE it! I think a coffee mug will be a regular souvenir purchase from now on! I cant wait these next 25 days!!!!!! Ill be too excited to sleep a week in advance!! HAHA but seriously! I cant wait. 
I think I have somewhere around 300 pins...I'm seriously addicted! It's so much fun in the parks!
That's great! Emma and I want to do one of the 5Ks (although I haven't run in awhile!) And congratulations on your move! Was it a big one? Now that Emma is in college, DH and I are thinking about making a big move down to Florida!
I hope something great rolls your way so that you can get down there! Oh, it is!
It is very hard finding the time to exercise these days. But, I know I have to get back into it soon or I will definitely be in trouble for that 5K race.
I LOVE Vera Bradley! SO much. I just use an ugly old ADIDAS bag for my park bag, VB sounds so much cuter! I hope you find a good deal.
YAY PINS! OMG, I always buy a Disney mug! Every trip! It's tradition! Hahaha yay, those are fun souvenirs to get!
25 days!!!!
Haha, but I usually resort to a drawstring Nike bag too! Mugs and pins! Great tradition to start!! Wow, I can't believe you're only 25 days away! That's so exciting!
On our last trip I finally gave in and bought one of the WDW cinch back packs...that thing has been a godsend! I love it so much, because it's lightweight, but it holds a ton of stuff! Plus, they make pretty good souvenirs!
YAY!! I'm so glad you're into pin trading! I've been pin trading since 2007, and I LOVE it!
I can't wait to start trading!25 days!!!
That's a great picture of you & your friend. Y'all look like y'all could be sisters.
I hope you find the bag you want for the parks. It really can be hard to find that perfect bag that fits all you need but isn't so large it needs its' own zip code.
I am seriously considering buying a start up lanyard & some pins for Reid on our upcoming trip. I think it would be a lot of fun to get into but I do worry about starting up another Disney obsession.
I also love Disney mugs! Although, I haven't bought one in a while. Hmmm....I think I know what one of my souvenirs will be this year.
Thank you! We just moved a few miles down the road. We had been in the process of building a house. My DH & I have been married almost 13 years & this was our 8th move. It was the closest move we've ever done but, for some reason, it's been one of our hardest. But, things are slowly coming together.
That is awesome about getting your eligibility to teach in Florida!
I have the Fat Burning Bootcamp DVD by Beachbody that I have been too scared to try!
She's great! I'm tellin' ya! You're right, it's not easy! He'll have such a great collection! Best of luck with your program! My butt hurts just thinking about it!!!
I'm struggling with the bag problem too. I still have 50 days to go, so I have plenty of time to figure it out. I am a big Vera fan too. I am thinking I will go with a lightweight drawstring backpack from Thirty-One, but I'm afraid I will still have to carry something else to put the frequently used stuff (tickets, photopass, camera, phone, etc) because its a P.I.A to keep getting stuff in and out of a backpack. I did buy a Vera lanyard and ID holder, but that won't fit my camera & phone. Maybe just a hipster would be better after all. Or.....I can make my cousin carry the backpack and I can just have a small crossbody (Vera Lizzy) or something. Hmmm...decisions, decisions, decisions
I usually use my Burberry backpack in the parks and I've never had a problem with anything getting wet inside (and I put my parkpass in my ID holder around my neck). BUT the Veras are super cute!!!! It is a dilemma!!! So, I usually pack several bags because I can't decide - I love them all! 
Then of course, there's the whole "If I don't carry a bag, I don't have to go through the bag check!" thing, too. hahahahah!
When Emma got her Vera hipster, I got one too. I like it, but my only issue with it is when it rains, stuff gets wet! Even with the drawstring backpacks there's not a lot of protection either! Poor Emma, when we went to Universal her phone was in her Nike drawstring backpack - those water rides are SUPER soaking and her phone got wet!! Luckily we had the insurance for it.
Good tip about getting wet. I plan to use ponchos when it rains and the only water ride for us will be Splash, so I think it will be alright on there.
I would love to not have to go through bag check, but I don't think thats an option for the July heat. I will need water bottles, ponchos, misting fans, etc. Maybe when we hop back for EMH in the evenings we can go bagless
I'm struggling with the bag problem too. I still have 50 days to go, so I have plenty of time to figure it out. I am a big Vera fan too. I am thinking I will go with a lightweight drawstring backpack from Thirty-One, but I'm afraid I will still have to carry something else to put the frequently used stuff (tickets, photopass, camera, phone, etc) because its a P.I.A to keep getting stuff in and out of a backpack. I did buy a Vera lanyard and ID holder, but that won't fit my camera & phone. Maybe just a hipster would be better after all. Or.....I can make my cousin carry the backpack and I can just have a small crossbody (Vera Lizzy) or something. Hmmm...decisions, decisions, decisions
Good tip about getting wet. I plan to use ponchos when it rains and the only water ride for us will be Splash, so I think it will be alright on there.
I would love to not have to go through bag check, but I don't think thats an option for the July heat. I will need water bottles, ponchos, misting fans, etc. Maybe when we hop back for EMH in the evenings we can go bagless
Bag check is a pain in the butt, but having a bag is very nice for carrying things! Especially with pockets, going bagless would be great for EMH!
We really want to try out Art of Animation's food court for lunch because it looks delicious! 
We're also bringing a strand of Christmas lights and several stuffed Minnie and Mickeys for our window sill. 
Ahh I'm so excited you're going to check out the Art of Animation resort! My sister and I are planning on staying there in March, so I can't wait to see what you discover!
