Brooklynn takes Bella to see Cinderella. Last thread.

[MeMom]

That was a very stupid decision.

I have too many thing to record on my DVR so I had to miss Prep & Landing.

I look forward to seeing it this weekend. Jill recorded it, so I'll get to watch it with Brooklynn. I'll probably watch it again at home on Sunday afternoon, too.

um....hello????? how has this been around as long as it has and i'm just now knowing about it???? oh, i just noticed that it was started on 11/30. that explains it. i was proofreading a 895-page transcript at the end of november so all i did for those few days was proofread and post erica, heather and lauren's pictures!

thanks, jill, for posting the link. otherwise i would've forever been wondering what happened to this TR!

now to go back and catch up.

We didn't want to keep you from your work by screaming 'We're over here!!!' - we figured you'd find us eventually.

By the way, your check is in the mail.
Let me know when you get it, please.

Oh yes... I came in the family room and saw my DH watching Titans on 2 and I knew right then. I couldn't believe it. But, now I get to DIS and tell you the reveal went perfect. My mom was the most unsuspecting - she didn't thing we found out. My sisters knew I had found out and what the plan was. When Mom brought out her pumpkin pies, she left the room briefly. I ran to the garage fridge and brought it out and set the cake next to the pies. She came back and I asked her if all the desserts were out. She looked at me like I had three heads. We have a video of it all - it was priceless. She read the "Guess what we are having" and flipped out. I explained to Abby what was happening - she felt so important getting to cut the cake (my plan exactly). With all all my family around Abby slowly cut the cake. When the pink was showing, there were screams and tears of joy. Abby still says to people now, even complete strangers, "the cake was pink so I am having a sister". She is so proud and ready to have a sister. One of my sisters told me the funniest thing. During all this, before we cut the cake, my one sisters step daugher who is 23, didn't know what was going on. She thought we were all supposed to guess what kind of cake we were having and shouted out "Red Velvet". I can't stop laughing about that. I love knowing Abby is going to have sister, like I do. I love my sisters dearly and hope Abby forms the same bond with hers (of course we went through the period where we couldn't stand each other, too, but since college, we have been very close). Once of these days, I will take the time to figure out how to post a picture and post it for you.

Thank you for letting me tell my story on your trip report

Hopefully, you guys can watch it Sunday afternoon.

I'm glad the reveal went well. When the baby is born, you should get someone to call out 'Red Velvet!'.

It will be fun to dress your two little girls! Congratulations!

We got to see Prep & Landing here and for those of you who missed it, it is super cute. They really could have made it longer than a half hour very easily. We put Isabella to bed and then John , Brooklynn and I ate chocolate chip cookies while we watched it. A pretty perfect ending to a crazy day I must say!

I would have let Bella stay up and watch it. Poor baby missed out on a brand new Disney TV show and cookies!

Oh...I guess that's why you put her to bed.
She would have devoured all the cookies!

She can watch it with me Saturday. I will bring her some animal crackers. Do I get chocolate chip cookies?

okay, all caught up now.

memom, just read about your student who lost their home. do you still need donations? i'd be happy to help. my thoughts and prayers will be with his family. i hope they are able to have a good christmas despite this tragedy.


oh, definitely!!! i think the socks on the future trent are a nice touch.


i love this picture!


she's getting so big! her hair looks like it's getting thicker. what a pretty girl!



so funny that you're taking pictures! funny, yes. surprising? no.


that many stitches? i call that SCARY!

I'm glad you got time to Dis. All work and no play makes Dawn a dull punkin.

I'm almost always taking pictures in my ride pictures.

I am gathering up gift cards for the family. You are welcome to contribute, if you like, but you certainly don't have to. I am just taking them from common places - Kroger, Walmart, and Target, so they can get what they need. I did use two to get some supplies she requested and didn't have time to shop for. Just whatever you want to do. They'll need and appreciate help all the way through the holidays, I feel sure.

MeMom that is so sad. My kids at school are super excited... I am sure we will talk some Disney tomorrow. My girl students are beyond excited about the Princess and the Frog movie too. They know that my princesses +1 extra princess will be going Friday night !

Though I love the update and more pictures. Those cars are on my list for our house too!

My kids will be coming down the hall telling me about the 'no show' last night. I hope they'll be able to see it Sunday.

The Princess and the Frog for us on Saturday!
Have fun. I know we will!

That last shot of the castle is beautiful! Love the reflection....

It is a pretty photo op. Next time we see it, it will be reflecting a million icicle lights!

Sorry Prep and Landing got changed for you. At least now you can watch it when you get ready for the last week of school.

Say that again, please.

Last week of school.
Last week of school.

That is such a beautiful sound!

I fear the big roving light. I don't want it to stop on me!

Beanie baby!!

Very stupid decision to not show Charlie Brown Christmas and Prep and Landing

Just think of Shocker as an Imagineer.
What interesting(?) attractions Disney World might have!

Channel 2 got blasted with comments by upset parents.

Before all the leaves fell off the trees, I wanted to get a picture of my neighborhood for you with all the foliage, but since I missed that opportunity, I'll get another picture of it in the snow. Most of it's gone now but I'm sure we'll be getting more.

We've never done Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, but I would fear it for probably the same reason as you -- I would NOT want any attention lavished on me. My dad, on the other hand, would want to be "that guy," and we'd want it that way, too.

I LOVE the picture of the castle. I could seriously stand on that bridge and watch it change colors all night.

I bet it was pretty. I'll remind you to take a picture next year.

Don't want any lights shining on me. Ever.

I can easily see your dad as 'that guy'!

It's an invasion!!!


Me too! My mom and I love it but we're always afraid we're going to end up on the screen

I completely forgot to watch Prep and Landing! I'm ashamed of myself...I'll use the fact that I had to spend a slightly terrifying 45 minutes alone in the dark as an excuse. Around 5 o'clock today I was sitting on the couch watching TV. I was the only one home besides the cats and the dog. And all of a sudden...everything went dark. The power on the whole street went out. I'm not really afraid of the dark, but the combination of the dark and the silence was freaking me out. Luckily, my laptop was charged so I turned that on and watched the Disney vacation videos I put on there over the weekend

For some very happy news, I get to see Kazin on Sunday

I don't go to Monsters, Inc. willingly.

I am sorry you missed the show, but I'm glad you had Disney videos to get you through your mini-crisis.

Okay, Monster's Inc. scares me. I'm always nervous I'm going to be one of the ones picked.

We are two peas in a pod, you and me.
You're the little tiny pea on the end, and I'm that plump one in the middle.

Do you still want to claim you know me?

I call it trouble. Or a whole lot of fun. That's a great picture of Drew; I think it's even funnier because Jarvis looks like he's ready to go again. I LOVE the last one of the castle.

It was fun for me to see the boys just having fun.

Oh, I forgot about Prep & Landing! Bummer! That would have been fun to watch! I wonder if they are going to show it again...Hmmm



Love it! I also like Trent's socks. Nice!

I loved all the pictures of the girls too - I cannot believe how grown up Brooklynn is looking between this past summer trip and now! Both your girls are beautiful Jill!



That is funny! A GIANT yo-yo and a wee little roller!


I think those are so neat! I might splurge in December....er LATER THIS MONTH ...as well!

You are docked a few DIS points for missing the show.

You dig Trent's outfit?
We're never going to tell him about these pictures.

Yep, later THIS month!

 

[nowellsl]

You dig Trent's outfit?
We're never going to tell him about these pictures.

I think you should post it on his facebook page

 

[kschafer]

Did Brooklynn wear her magical snowman pajammas again? We are waking up to 15 inches of snow in the last 24 hours

 

[Charleston Princess]

I can't believe they would prempt Prep and Landing for a talk about football!!!

Like Jill said, it was super cute, and you can watch it online as well. Even Charles watched it and chuckled through it. You know our elves were sitting there watching it as well.

Teacups and root beer floats -- two of my favorite Magic Kingdom things! I needed to see them this morning since we had storms off and on all through the night -- I am a little sleep deprived today.

 

[punkin413]

I needed to see them this morning since we had storms off and on all through the night -- I am a little sleep deprived today.

we apparently did too because when i let the dogs out this morning a good bit of our wood chips in our garden had floated onto the back porch. but i slept through it all. this thyroid medicine makes me sleep like a LOG!!!

memom - i will let you know when i get your check. thanks for sending it so quickly!

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

For everyone who missed Prep and Landing you can watch it on ABC.com

Just thought you would want to know

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

I've yet to conquer those teacups! I stood there and watched them this past time, but just couldn't get on. I'm not a spinner!

The "old men" photo is too funny! I think Jarvis even wore those same shoes in some of your pictures. Let's hope that won't be them though. I'd hope that they would be there with wives and grandkids by that age!

 

[tinkgurl]

We are two peas in a pod, you and me.
You're the little tiny pea on the end, and I'm that plump one in the middle.

Do you still want to claim you know me?

You crack me up! Of course I still want to claim to know you!!

 

[WrightFamily06]

Target in the dollar bins. Let me know if I need to look for them for you!

Awe thanks I will First though I'll check my Target for them or have My Mom check the Target back home How long ago was it that you got them ?

 

[WrightFamily06]

Awesome shopping pictures MeMom and the picture of the castle is just beautiful !

 

[DisKate]

I was 31 pages behind on the old thread and I thought I was almost caught up....then I see Jill's post about coming to the new thread..... And now due to finals starting tomorrow, I am going to be really really far behind!

Oh well. At least I have something to look forward to.

Congrats on the pirate Erica!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I think you should post it on his facebook page

Yes!!!

Thanks for the tip about Prep & Landing being online, we'll have to check it out!

 

[MeMom]

I think you should post it on his facebook page

Oh yeah, that would go over well!

Did Brooklynn wear her magical snowman pajammas again? We are waking up to 15 inches of snow in the last 24 hours

Maybe she wore some and Bella did, too. That's a lot of snow for one set of pajamas!

I can't believe they would prempt Prep and Landing for a talk about football!!!

Like Jill said, it was super cute, and you can watch it online as well. Even Charles watched it and chuckled through it. You know our elves were sitting there watching it as well.

Teacups and root beer floats -- two of my favorite Magic Kingdom things! I needed to see them this morning since we had storms off and on all through the night -- I am a little sleep deprived today.

I know. Who cares about the silly football stuff? I wanted elves!

I'll try it online and see. I looked at it quickly at school, but it said 'no longer available'. I was just glancing, so I am hoping I just saw the wrong thing.

It has been crazy windy here today!

we apparently did too because when i let the dogs out this morning a good bit of our wood chips in our garden had floated onto the back porch. but i slept through it all. this thyroid medicine makes me sleep like a LOG!!!

memom - i will let you know when i get your check. thanks for sending it so quickly!

No problem. We're looking forward to May!

For everyone who missed Prep and Landing you can watch it on ABC.com

Just thought you would want to know

I'm going there in a few minutes to check it again.
Thanks for sharing the information.

I've yet to conquer those teacups! I stood there and watched them this past time, but just couldn't get on. I'm not a spinner!

The "old men" photo is too funny! I think Jarvis even wore those same shoes in some of your pictures. Let's hope that won't be them though. I'd hope that they would be there with wives and grandkids by that age!

I like riding the Teacups without extra spinning. The twirling they do on their own is enough for me.

They better have kids and grandkids! When I mention it (okay, aggravate them) they claim something about being particular about who they choose to live the rest of their lives with.

You crack me up! Of course I still want to claim to know you!!

You are a kind soul.

Awe thanks I will First though I'll check my Target for them or have My Mom check the Target back home How long ago was it that you got them ?

Hope you find lots of Disney goodies.

Awesome shopping pictures MeMom and the picture of the castle is just beautiful !

Thanks. I am starting to get exited about seeing the castle in lights again. Erica's picture's made me smile!

I was 31 pages behind on the old thread and I thought I was almost caught up....then I see Jill's post about coming to the new thread..... And now due to finals starting tomorrow, I am going to be really really far behind!

Oh well. At least I have something to look forward to.

Congrats on the pirate Erica!

I suppose school and work and family and friends have been more important than us, huh?

Good luck with finals! I know lots of college and high school kids who are hating this week or so ahead.

Yes!!!

Thanks for the tip about Prep & Landing being online, we'll have to check it out!

I'm going over there now.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Awe thanks I will First though I'll check my Target for them or have My Mom check the Target back home How long ago was it that you got them ?

It was a few weeks ago.

 

[disney<333]

Say that again, please.

Last week of school.
Last week of school.

That is such a beautiful sound!

I fear the big roving light. I don't want it to stop on me!

Gladly! Last week! last week!
I should have known. If it lands on you, then you could just take pictures like always.

 

[MeMom]

It was a few weeks ago.

It's so nice that we can all share our Disney finds right here.
I have to say, you are the 'Head Finder of Disney Stuff'.
Short version - you'd be the Head FODS.

Gladly! Last week! last week!
I should have known. If it lands on you, then you could just take pictures like always.

Thursday!
This time next week, we will have made it to our last half-day!

That's true. If they ever do shine the light on me, I'll throw up up my shield aka camera. Although you're not supposed to take pictures in there, I don't think, so the security guards may come and escort me away, and that would sure do little to help not being noticed, huh?

I think I still fear that attraction.


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A little Splash Mountain from that evening as we begin this morning.

Might as well throw in the blurry ones, too. I always do.

That's the sign I'm going to put up when I retire.
If I live to see retirement.

Cute little treehouse.

Beehive hairdo, I have heard of.
Beehive nose-do, well...

Looks like a prickly situation.

Rabbit outsmarts them every time.

Ride picture. You will be surprised.
I am not taking a picture.

One of these things is not like the others.

In the gift shop.

I guess we left.

Documentation of time.

Oh, yeah, I am a wild and crazy out at all hours of the night in my old age.

Many buses lined up to get people back home.

That was it for that day. The next picture I have was taken a few hours later at 6:30 a.m.

A close-up of the room picture.

Next time: let's see what this Disney day holds.

 

[praisehisname]

I'd love to know what that guy on the far right was thinking!

One of these things is not like the others.

This made me giggle!

Great updates!

 

[tinkgurl]

Ahhh Splash Mountain. There was a time that I could not get enough of this ride! Now that I've gotten older...well...I guess I don't find it much fun anymore to walk around all day in wet clothes. I'm definately going to wear a poncho next time!

 

[Megablocks]

I am going to miss Splash Mountain when we go down in February! Oh well, it's just another excuse to go back.

I love the ride photo, too -- I especially like the guy in the front who seemed to know just where the camera was. My brother was always pretty good at that.

 

[punkin413]

you look like me on splash mountain!!! i always have a poncho on because i hate having wet underwear.

so you were in MK at 1:00 a.m. and then up again by 6:30 a.m.? wow...you live on the wild side. i'd still be in dreamland.