All I Want for Christmas is...A WDW Vacation!! UPDATE pg 35 - Leaving today!!

[DWGal210]

Hi Katie -

I stopped over today for two reasons......

I almost overlooked your comment on my TR today. When I went back to check my responses, I couldn't find where I responded to you. I kept scrolling up and down thinking, "how could I miss this?" Anyhoo...its there now.

Second, I had to check out this DCL party pack. Wowsa....that is enormously cool! I bet you are getting SOOOOOOOOO excited now! What an awesome trip you have planned. I can wait for the TR on this megatrip!

Thanks so much! I am getting very excited...I just can't wait - only 45 more days! I am SO EXCITED as well to start my TR...it'll be a doozy!

Holy cow!! What an incredible DCL pack!!! AMAZING!! You must have been so exited going through all of the goodies!!

I feel ya on the weight thing!! I've hardly worked out since our Disney trip and I'm paying for it now. I HAVE to get motivated! Your motivation is wonderful and it seems like you are focused on working hard no matter what the scale says--good for you!! That's inspiring!!

Thanks, Becky! I really appreciate it! We'll be strong together, how does that sound?

 

[that's nice]

That DCL swag is awesome!!!!!

So are you supposed to give it way or do you get to keep it all to yourself?

Are you planning on doing a little cruising?

 

[DWGal210]

That DCL swag is awesome!!!!!

So are you supposed to give it way or do you get to keep it all to yourself?

Are you planning on doing a little cruising?

Hey there! After I comment, I am off to read more of your TR....

Well, I am supposed to have a party and give it away; I think I am going to have my cousins over (the ones that are going to be on the trip with me) and we'll do the crafty items. Then I'll keep the rest and add little goodies to birthday presents, etc.

I would LOVE to take another cruise! We did in June 08 and it was awesome, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am thinking that I would like to do a 2011 cruise when the Dream gets up and running - perhaps that spring or summer.

 

[DWGal210]

Hi there all!

Since it's another slow time at work right now I wanted to update you all on what was going in the kid's goody bags.

I've decided that I am going to give them their bags at the airport; I'm taking a duffel-type bag as my carry-on and since I'll only have a book and my DVD player in there, there will be plenty of room for their gifts! Plus, this will give me a bit of extra room to pack things on the way home.

So in the bags there will be:

- A Mickey pen (found these on the $1 rack at Target)
- Some Disney-themed snacks (I've seen raisins with the characters, plus I'll get some Princess and Cars themed fruit snacks and stick some of those in there
- 2 lip glosses each for the girls (again, $1 Target find)
- A Tink shirt for my sister
- Some little books for the 3 year old (Another $1 find!!)
- Mickey marshmallow treats; a few days before we leave, I am going to make rice crispie treats and then use a Mickey cookie cutter to cut them out. Then I'll dip the ears in chocolate, just like they sell at the parks! YUM!

Now here is where I need some input - I am at a loss for what else to put in the bags of the older boys. They are going to be 14 and 16 when we go, but they LOVE Disney just as much as I do; in fact, when I saw them both over the weekend, they both asked me if I was getting excited that we were about a month away from going.

So what would you suggest?? I was thinking I would peruse the Disney Outlet store to see if I could get them each a cheap t-shirt to stick in their bags. Or perhaps I will glance at the $5 - $10 movie stacks at Target and see if I can find one they like.

Any more thoughts? I am VERY open to suggestions! Thanks in advance!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi Katie!
Awesome loot on the cruise package! You got some really neat stuff!
On the gift bags for the boys.... you could always get a design on the boards and make them a very inexpensive shirt. You could even do a long sleeve T or a sweatshirt...
Just an idea.
Also, you go and have a good time, no matter what you weigh. I'm not happy with my weight either, but I'm taking some comfortable clothes and I'm going to have lots of fun!
Anita

 

[DWGal210]

Hi Katie!
Awesome loot on the cruise package! You got some really neat stuff!
On the gift bags for the boys.... you could always get a design on the boards and make them a very inexpensive shirt. You could even do a long sleeve T or a sweatshirt...
Just an idea.
Also, you go and have a good time, no matter what you weigh. I'm not happy with my weight either, but I'm taking some comfortable clothes and I'm going to have lots of fun!
Anita

Hi Anita!

Thanks for the shirt idea for the boys...you know, I had a DISer do a shirt for me, but I never thought about the boys - thanks for the idea!! Awesome!

And thank you as well for the encouragement; it WILL be so much fun and I know we are going to have a great time!! You are going to have so much fun as well - the countdown begins - yeah!

 

[DWGal210]

So before anyone asks me, I should probably explain my new tickers.

First, my goddaughter and I will be going on our girls-only, just her and me trip next fall. Our biggest fundraiser of the year for my job is that last weekend in September, and boy am I going to need a vacation after that.

Second, my boss and I are talking about walking the Princess 1/2 marathon together in March. So fingers crossed!! I think that would be SO COOL, plus it gives me a goal to work towards.

Have a great day, everyone!!

 

[ladybugmom]

YAY for new tickers!!! And the goody bags sound great!! Sorry I can't help you with boy ideas--without having boys myself, I have no clue!!!

 

[MeMom]

I think they'd like Mickey krispie treats, too, and you can't go wrong with candy/gum and maybe a gift card. My guys like a travel mug I got in WDW that says ESPN on it. Maybe something like that, or something from their favorite sports team? A shirt sounds good.

I'm fighting off a spring break trip for financial reasons, but when I look at your upcoming trips, the Disney Devil on my shoulder is saying 'See? You can do it!'
The Dave Ramsey on my other shoulder says I can't.
Both of them have me in constant turmoil.
I would like for them to both go away!

 

[DWGal210]

YAY for new tickers!!! And the goody bags sound great!! Sorry I can't help you with boy ideas--without having boys myself, I have no clue!!!

Thanks, Becky! I was thinking that what I might do is get them some playing cards - they like to play cards and that would keep them occupied on the plane, as well.

I think they'd like Mickey krispie treats, too, and you can't go wrong with candy/gum and maybe a gift card. My guys like a travel mug I got in WDW that says ESPN on it. Maybe something like that, or something from their favorite sports team? A shirt sounds good.

I'm fighting off a spring break trip for financial reasons, but when I look at your upcoming trips, the Disney Devil on my shoulder is saying 'See? You can do it!'
The Dave Ramsey on my other shoulder says I can't.
Both of them have me in constant turmoil.
I would like for them to both go away!

Oh you are too funny!! Those darn pesky voices in our heads, trying to tell us the right thing to do - darn them!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi Katie! Just saw your new tickers! Awesome! You and your Goddaughter are going to have so much fun next fall! What are your dates for October?
The princess 1/2 is another great incentive! Keep up the training....

Thanks for the Mickey mail today! We loved the tattoos! I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that cruise!

 

[DWGal210]

Hi Katie! Just saw your new tickers! Awesome! You and your Goddaughter are going to have so much fun next fall! What are your dates for October?
The princess 1/2 is another great incentive! Keep up the training....

Thanks for the Mickey mail today! We loved the tattoos! I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that cruise!

Hi Anita!

I'm so glad you got the Mickey mail - sweet! Glad you liked it! I thought those tattoos were pretty cute, too.

Well, my dates for October are not set in stone yet. I am actually kinda waiting to see if I will have interns this summer or not. Since the Triathlon is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and it's the last Sunday in September, I of course will wait until then to go. I am tossing around in my head whether to go that following weekend, or wait another week; we have a fair amount of "clean up" type things to do post-race, and I think I would feel rushed if I only had a week to get those things done before leaving town. However, if I have interns this summer, I'll have a lot more hands to do work and that would influence my decision about when to go.

So for right now, I am thinking my dates are October 9-16. I'll keep you all posted, for sure!

 

[MEK]

I love all your new tickers, too. I wish I had three trips lined up in my queue!

 

[annnewjerz]

Not one, but two new tickers in addition to the trip in December??! Soooo not fair to the rest of us, but if those trips end up happening I'm excited to hear all about them.

Oh and I forgot to reply before about the goodie bags, but I think that a t-shirt at the Disney Outlet for the boys is a good idea. Even though the movies would be nice too, if they don't have a DVD player to watch them on the plane with---it's not something they can really enjoy during the trip, KWIM? For two boys, maybe look into a deck of Disney playing cards? I'm not even sure such a thing exists, but it might keep them occupied on the plane with a game of Disney Solitaire or something.

 

[DWGal210]

I love all your new tickers, too. I wish I had three trips lined up in my queue!

Well, I still don't know if the 1/2 Marathon will end up working or not. My boss and her family have a condo near Orlando, so we wouldn't have the expense of a hotel, but it would be a lot of fun to go!! I was just excited since my boss told me they serve wine at that race - sign me up!

Not one, but two new tickers in addition to the trip in December??! Soooo not fair to the rest of us, but if those trips end up happening I'm excited to hear all about them.

Oh and I forgot to reply before about the goodie bags, but I think that a t-shirt at the Disney Outlet for the boys is a good idea. Even though the movies would be nice too, if they don't have a DVD player to watch them on the plane with---it's not something they can really enjoy during the trip, KWIM? For two boys, maybe look into a deck of Disney playing cards? I'm not even sure such a thing exists, but it might keep them occupied on the plane with a game of Disney Solitaire or something.

You know, the cards are a great idea. I did some poking around this weekend, and I really didn't see anything else I thought they would like. But they do have Disney playing cards!! I saw them at CVS this weekend. I am going to wait and get them though, since CVS always has sales and I'm sure I can get them for a bit cheaper (even though they weren't a bad price to begin with).

Only 37 days left!!! I am getting so excited!!! Now I have to think of what I want to call the TR when it gets up and running....decisions, decisions!

 

[DWGal210]

Just wanted to post a quick one because....






Only 37 days to go until we're at the AKL and enjoying our 9 day trip!


I just couldn't resist. I am getting so excited now!!

 

[Lynn5700]

WOO HOO!!!! You're almost a month away!

 

[ladybugmom]

Whoo hoo for 37 days!!!

Thanks again for my Mickey mail!!!

 

[princess_momma]

YAY!! Can't believe how close you are! Time just flies when you get to the end!!

P.S. I got the mail!! Those tattoos were SO cute! Thanks a ton!!

 

[that's nice]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while......I'm still trying to get all caught up with my subbed threads.....

I read you might be in WDW for the Princess 1/2.. We will be there as well. We aren't running or walking (LOL) but plan on being at DHS on Sunday.