A Two Short, Too Different Spring Break Trip (Time to Say Goodbye)

That's so sweet of Jill! Edible arrangements are gorgeous and the fruit is always sooooo good. I had no idea that they had Mickey ones.

Congratulations on your last day! Have a great and relaxing weekend :goodvibes
 
It sounds like you will have a nice, relaxing weekend. My mom came in from Atlanta. Tomorrow is Abby's first dance recital:cheer2:. We are so excited. Then, taking my Mom to Franklin to eat at Puckett's (love that place) and to Tullahoma on Sun to see my DH's family. Monday, we may go to the zoo, if it is open and doesn't rain. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day!
 
How did the girls do? It is a tad bit emotional with some of the kids, no doubt.

Would you feel comfortable sharing a picture of D's graduation?

Today is their last day. They were sad this morning. Last night we picked up two Willow Tree figurines to give to their teachers as a goodbye gift. I will definitely share a picture of D's graduation. I'll try and get one uploaded tonight.
 
That was so sweet of Jill to send you an end-of-the-year treat! :goodvibes

Is it just me or do you find the post-planning days very anti-climatic? I always feel a little sad after the kids are gone, and the halls are quiet and empty. However, that being said, I am still doing a happy dance for the start of summer!!! :banana:
 

What am I doing this weekend?

Well today started off with me going to the dr. I got the throat infection that the little guy has. :laughing: That's what I get for taking his slobbery kisses and sharing food with him. Oh well. Tonight, B/F and I are going to Applebee's then to see the new "Night at the Museum" movie.

Tomorrow, B/F and I are going to his cousin's wedding.

Sunday, going with my family to a family friend of ours 1st birthday party.
 
I am enjoying your report in Roland, Arkansas today. I am visiting with my niece for the weekend, today is her birthday.

I am glad to hear your last day at school went well. The teachers at our middle school would line up in the parking lot on the last day and wave at the kids as the buses passed by.

Have a great weekend.
 
Sorry I have been away for awhile! Thanks for the PM you sent me, that meant a lot to me. It was a rough week!

It was so sweet of Jill to send you the yummy fruit! You are so lucky that school is over! 7 days to go!!! Not that I am counting down or anything! ;) My kiddos get crazier everyday! We do have field day next week, so that should be fun!

We have a busy weekend! Nana and Papa took the kids to Kentucky with them, so Ben and I have a "date" tonight. We are going out to dinner and to the movies. It's been so long since we have done that. Then on Sunday, we are going to the Indy 500. Ben got free tickets this year! :cool1:

Then on Monday, Hannah turns 4! Needless to say, she is excited!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Enjoy you family!
 
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Good Luck today... it is exhausting all the end of the year tasks!

For the first year ever, I was actually a little ahead on my tasks!



Hope the last day of school goes well! I always liked the last teacher work day, so much got accomplished and I could work at my own pace.

I got as much as I could get done. We don't know what rooms we're moving to yet, so we have to leave our stuff in our room for now.



I hope you can get everything done today! I would love to be there to help you. Then we could go to Rainforest for a celebratory dinner.

It must be so excitting for you to be moving classes. You finally got your wish.

I'm still here...at home...resting...trying to not think about the lost wages this week.

HAVE A FUN LAST DAY!

You couldn't have helped anyway, since you're sick, so I'll take a raincheck on the offer! :)

RFC would have been a nice reward for all the work, though, huh?

It'll all work out. Try not to stress about the money. I stress enough for about five people, so I'll cover yours and you just relax and get well.



Memom

I hope your last day goes smoothly. It sounds like a very tiring day! When is your next trip? I guess it is getting pretty close now.

Jill is so sweet. I love cantaloupe and strawberries! Sound like a great gift!

All of the fruit was excellent quality - just the right sweetness. Jill is an awesome kid...girl...young lady.



That's so sweet of Jill! Edible arrangements are gorgeous and the fruit is always sooooo good. I had no idea that they had Mickey ones.

Congratulations on your last day! Have a great and relaxing weekend.

Look up Disney Edible Arrangement and you'll see it. It's the one in the red Mickey's Clubhouse container.

The fruit was excellent!



It sounds like you will have a nice, relaxing weekend. My mom came in from Atlanta. Tomorrow is Abby's first dance recital:cheer2:. We are so excited. Then, taking my Mom to Franklin to eat at Puckett's (love that place) and to Tullahoma on Sun to see my DH's family. Monday, we may go to the zoo, if it is open and doesn't rain. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day!

You guys have fun this weekend! I have heard good things about Puckett's. You'll have to come back and tell us what you ate there.



Today is their last day. They were sad this morning. Last night we picked up two Willow Tree figurines to give to their teachers as a goodbye gift. I will definitely share a picture of D's graduation. I'll try and get one uploaded tonight.

I bet they're excited now, though, aren't they? Do they get to stay up a little later and sleep late in the morning when school's out?



That was so sweet of Jill to send you an end-of-the-year treat!

Is it just me or do you find the post-planning days very anti-climatic? I always feel a little sad after the kids are gone, and the halls are quiet and empty. However, that being said, I am still doing a happy dance for the start of summer!!!

The halls were very quiet. A lot of teachers are changing schools and classes, so there was a lot of hauling away being done. Unfortuately, a couple of our teachers who were on waiver did not pass their Praxis, so they can't be rehired. That was kind of sad.



What am I doing this weekend?

Well today started off with me going to the dr. I got the throat infection that the little guy has. :laughing: That's what I get for taking his slobbery kisses and sharing food with him. Oh well. Tonight, B/F and I are going to Applebee's then to see the new "Night at the Museum" movie.

Tomorrow, B/F and I are going to his cousin's wedding.

Sunday, going with my family to a family friend of ours 1st birthday party.

Let us know about the movie. Sounds like a fun evening - except for the sore throat.


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Well, it's Friday, and I don't have a date...again. :laughing:
So I'll post more of the trip and enjoy revisiting Disney World instead.

When we last left, we were here.

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I wanted Kay to experience Primeval Whirl, but the wait was too long.

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A lot of people don't like this area, but it is perfect for what it is supposed to be - a tacky roadside carnival.

Signs like these are perfect for the theme, too.

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Note the one in the back that says Going Out of Existence Sale.

Any store that is erupting with gifts is worth checking out, so we went in.

License plates.

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I was born in one of those states. Anybody want to guess which one?

Jill, you can't play.


Toys.

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King Kong captured the pretty woman.
Godzilla captured Mr. Potato Head.

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An interesting new drink - Coca-Cola-osaurus.

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Even in Dinoland, I can find bags.

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Mickey shirts.

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Quite an interesting variety of plush toys.

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For the hungry dinosaur hunter.

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How did these guys know so much about my bank account???? :eek:

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From a distance, we saw these guys greeting people.

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Inflationosaurus.

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Midway games.

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An interesting place for a quick drink on a warm day.

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Go 13! :cheer2:

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Come on now, how clever is this game?

If you haven't ever checked this area out, at least give it a try just once. There are some interesting things to see, and it doesn't take but five minutes to walk around the entire area just to say you've done it.

And take it for what it is supposed to be. There is a whole big story behind it about a bunch of college kids digging for dino bones and then why this 'carnival' is right beside the big research center.
 
Congrats on finishing your year MeMom!!!

I'm just catching up and have a question for those who talked about a virus causing muscle pain. I have been having awful back pain since Monday. I have been to the chiropractor 3 times this week and the regular doctor once, neither of them mentioned this as a possibility. I did get a prescription for the pain but it still hurts like crazy. If I have this virus, how long might it last? Not that I want a virus but it would be nice to have an explanation and to know it will go away!
 
i think it lasted for my sister in law maybe a week...she had it....then DH grandma....then they think my newphew might have had it since he complained about his legs and wrists hurting...they (doctors) at first thought he had pediatric rhemuatoid arthritis...but luckily it went away and doesn;t bother him anymore...which is good cause i read about what that disease is and i really wish i would have never looked it up...about made me cry thinking he could have it.
 
I enjoyed the peek at Dinoland. :)

Lexi loves this area.
She hasn't braved Primeval Whirl or "scary swirl" as she refers to it. She has a real issue with the black & white swirl at the top of the ride.
She thinks it will suck her in....:rotfl2:

kschafer I originally woke up with this aweful pain in my neck/upper back. I even needed help to get out of bed.
I thought I must have slept wrong, so I rested that day.
It got worse by the next day so I went to the doctor. He said it is muscle spasms caused by a virus going around.
I've never heard of it before, but it's very, very painful.
I'm on day three, and it's still bad.
I have started to cough tonight and I have a headache. So far no fever.
I hope you don't have this.....:hug:
 
That's too bad about the teachers not passing their Praxis -- that always makes me sad :(.

We love the tackiness of Dinoland as well -- in fact, I can't think of an area of Animal Kingdom that I don't adore!!!

I am going to guess Florida is the state where you were born.
 
Thanks for the Animal Kingdom pictures. We have had such nasty weather lately and it has put me in a bad mood. Your pictures are a great way to start the day with a smile on my face.
 
Those Dinoland pictures made me really happy looking at them this morning! And the treats look sooo delicious even though I'm not feeling so hot this morning :sad2:
 
i think it lasted for my sister in law maybe a week...she had it....then DH grandma....then they think my newphew might have had it.

kschafer I originally woke up with this aweful pain in my neck/upper back. I even needed help to get out of bed.
I thought I must have slept wrong, so I rested that day.
It got worse by the next day so I went to the doctor. He said it is muscle spasms caused by a virus going around.
I've never heard of it before, but it's very, very painful.
I'm on day three, and it's still bad.
I have started to cough tonight and I have a headache. So far no fever.
I hope you don't have this.....:hug:


Thanks guys! I don't have any other symptoms (its been 6 days now) so maybe it's not what is causing the pain.
 
Morning, I was up at the crack of dawn to make my ADR's.

I was on hold for about 45 mins. Only to find out there is some computer problem that won't allow some restaurants to show up. :scared:

I decided to book whatever I 'could' get in the meantime. :woohoo:

The ones I really, really wanted were...O'Hana, Le Cellier, Teppan Edo and Sci-Fi. :sad1:

I got off the phone and decided to check menus & reviews and make another potential list and call back a second time.
I tried Captain's Grill, Spoodles, San Angel, Olivia's, Shutter's and got N/A at this time due to computer issues. :headache:

I am not giving up hope yet, and I will try again tomorrow....:goodvibes

So you wanna know what I got?

Okay, here's the list so far....

1. Boma (bkfst)
2. 1900 Park Fare (dinner)
3. Crystal Palace (dinner)
4. Cafe Cape May (dinner)
5. Whispering Canyon (dinner)
6. Chef Mickey's (bkfst)
7. Chef Mickey's (dinner)
8. Tusker House *Donald's Safari buffet (bkfst)
9. Garden Grill (dinner)

We only have 8 T.S. credits so I'll get rid of one or pay OOP.

We will be going to TRex one night for dinner OOP.

I'm still hopeful I can score ADR's at the other favorite ones.

So what do you think?
 
Well MeMom, the movie wasn't that great. While it had some good moments, they were trying way too hard to be funny.
 
:yay: I am thrilled to say...I just got all my ADR's!!! :yay:

Le Cellier, Teppan Edo, O'Hana and Sci-Fi!!! :love:

I can now rest easy as my wishes came true....:woohoo:

Now I have to decide which of the others I will keep....;)

MeMom I missed you today, what have you been up to? :hug:

Lexi wanted to say "I like the Dinoland pics."
She was happy to see her Yeti doll. She also pointed out that her Gramma had a camper like the dino one. :laughing: She likes the TRex with the Potatoe Head.
 
:yay: I am thrilled to say...I just got all my ADR's!!! :yay:

Le Cellier, Teppan Edo, O'Hana and Sci-Fi!!! :love:

I can now rest easy as my wishes came true....:woohoo:

Now I have to decide which of the others I will keep....;)

MeMom I missed you today, what have you been up to? :hug:

Lexi wanted to say "I like the Dinoland pics."
She was happy to see her Yeti doll. She also pointed out that her Gramma had a camper like the dino one. :laughing: She likes the TRex with the Potatoe Head.

Now the question is will you make any changes?!?
 





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