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Liesa -- beautifully written post about DLR. I mean that, you painted an indelible picture with your words about the fireworks at the end of the day.
Mary -- you are so admirable for all that you do!
Actually no.
yeah, I got the feeling THAT trip would have been like that- I MUST go on the next one!!! 
With school back in swing I'm sitting here online monitoring homework instead of hitting the gym.Hopefully it will level out soon.
Liesa,
I really love your DL updates - makes me want to return there more and more every time I read a new update. The pommes frittes look delicious - but at lest in Belgium they were a thicker cut. However, they did have all kind of mayonaise with spices available in Brussels, so I think your sauce looked pretty authentic!
I think DL's fireworks show has changed since 2005, but I remember that in 2005 I thought it was much better than Wishes. I think the smaller castle actually works better with the fireworks... Ah, I love all Disney fireworks, but now I really want to see them at DL again...
I am sorry that your daughter hates school, I hope things will improve over time! Hopefully she will soon find a few friends who will make her feel more welcome there!
And finally: good luck with your own first day at school! That's coming up soon as well, isn't it?
Phew. I am slightly less confuzzled.
Liesa,
Sorry I've fallen behind. I've been stuck in all-day training sessions and haven't been able to catch up on the DIS for a couple of days. I read the latest DLR chapter and am more determined than ever to go and see the differences between them and WDW for myself! At the very least, I need a Monte Cristo and some fancy-pants french fries!
Howdy!
Liesa - another great DLR update! It is so interesting to me to hear the differences between DLR and WDW. We hope to get to DLR in the next year or two. The detail of the carrots through the roof is so cute and so Disney - glad you captured it. Love the description of the fireworks - no photos necessary - you painted a lovely visual with words! So sorry to hear that Anara is struggling with school.I hope it gets better for her. I am sure it is very hard for her to relate to other girls whose biggest focus/worry in life is cool clothes from Justice, Justin Bieber, etc.
Those fries were so good!! I could totally have had them as my main meal no problem!
Hi Liesa! You are such a suzy homemaker!
I'm sorry about school - Anara? It is sometimes so hard to hit your stride in a new classroom. I hope things go better soon. I didn't see your post on Tuesday - I've been thinking about you alot. I'm leaving town this evening for an Arbonne retreat up at McKenzie River. Jim will be home in a few, so maybe next week? Miss You!
I like your insight on La Nouba. I found the one I saw in Vegas, called KA, to be very abstract as well. I'm guessing all their shows are like that? I love the abstract style and acrobatics don't get me wrong. I was just confused at times what was going on. At least it's a show that makes you think once it's over. I must say you did well eating sushi in the dark. Who cares what it looked like so long as it tasted good, right? Actually Bubba did the exact same thing once - eat sushi on the beach. That sounds kind of seductive doesn't it?
"Hey babe, wanna have sushi on the beach with me?". What a pickup!! When I went I was in section 205. Just put up that post.It just seemed random.
Great show but random.
You did my every trip must do - a Mai-Tai on the beach with EWP and Wishes.
You had them going at the same time?????? Usually it is EWP and then Wishes unless wishes it at 9 then it should be Wishes then EWP.
I so can see Maroo going through those poles.
Sounds like a wonderful night, I would love to see a Cirque show someday.
How funny that the firework mimicked the octopus float underneath it.
And keep up that planning and dreaming- it sure helped my wait go faster! 
What a wonderful night! I've heard you have to experience Cirque at least once - you have confirmed it again! It was so sweet of Mary to get the tickets for you!
Nice plan for fireworks and dinner on the beach!
Those pillowcases are so cute! What a nice idea Mary!!!
I didn't know there was a storyline for La Nouba. I am glad I know b/c I am sure I would enjoy it more knowing the background. (Not that I'll get to see it any time soon, but one day
Your evening at the Poly sounds fabulous, other than the pool bar closing early.
The pillowcases are adorable. Any chance of finding out who made them? I have been looking for something cute to get signed on the cruise for Caitlin but don't want one with a character since she changes who she likes every 5 minutes.
It was baffling!Well, that sure was nice of her!
It certainly was!
I'm torn on this. I've never seen La Nouba. It's an expensive ticket, and as an engineer, you can probably guess how much I enjoy things that are abstract. But of course I want to be open-minded for new experiences. I think what I'm saying is my open-mindedness has an inverse relationship with ticket prices!
Yeah, I can see that! If you don't like the abstract art forms, that's ok, I still think you'd be completely wowed by the acrobatics alone. Do you like Lion King?? It's that, but a zillion times better! A circus with panache and TOP quality performers.
Steal towels and bathrobes!
YES!! We had only stolen mugs from the value so far!
I'll apologize to Maroo in advance for laughing. Now that that's out of the way...
Let me add a bit more:
Wow, that's really cool! I've seen both shows from the beach there but never simultaneously! You were really blessed with some magic.
YUP!
Ah, presentation is overrated. As long as it tastes good, everything's ok.
Considering you ate at that X-Wing Fighter Diner... I have to consider the source of this expertise....
She was stealing towels! Oh, wait...
Theft is MY department.
That's very, very sweet!
Liesa, I really loved the latest update. Sometimes the best times are just spending times with friends - and WDW can be a wonderful background for that.
I've been traveling and so am way behind on DISing. But....nice job on getting that post at the top of the page!
I had no idea that La Nouba had a storyline! I'm not sure if it's a valid comparison, but hearing that there's a storyline reminded me of the show "Cats!". We went to see it and on the way my mom said you should have read this book: "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". I don't know if it would've helped, but I HATED the show. Absolutely hated it. Part-way through I seriously considered going out and hanging out in the lobby, which I would've enjoyed more. Anyway, enough about that.
Wish I could have seen Maroo on the slalom course. Now that sounds like a good show! And speaking of Maroo....so nice of her to give you those pillow cases. And what a great idea to get character signatures on them!
