Hi Trish!
First of all, my apologies for my absence over the last month - same reasons as every other mom - busy summer, school, work, an August full of vacations, sports, school shopping, work, etc. etc.! I missed your TR and the Dis!
Second, here is a hug for the entire 'weight' thing you mentioned

, been there, done that, will do it again. I will put in another plug for Weight Watchers, I lost 15 lbs this year with them, it always has worked for me and I DO NOT feel like I'm deprived. It's a battle many of us 'once skinny naturally people' now have to fight as we approach our mid-life years. Thinking of you...
Third, your Destination D reports were incredible, I teared up reading about the final night and I LOVE that you went to MK and stayed until closing - go girl!
4. Cleaning out the house - another reason I have been away - the pile for donation in the garage makes me proud, funny, your list was the same as mine, including the junk drawer! I feel the need to have everything perfect before vacations, not sure why, it's just my perfectionist personality I guess - disturbing at times, but it is what makes me happy and relaxed, when it's done!
5. Summer updates - loved them all, thank you for all the pictures of your beautiful country and family! Summer was great here in MI. I also traveled to WDW in August with my DS12 for a mother-son trip. We stayed moderate at Coronado, very nice, nothing negative, just not deluxe. Had an amazing trip, so different touring with just 2 people and no 'resister'! I wish I could post my scrapbook for you on the trip report board, I just can't find time to do both.
6. 9/11 pictures, thank you, this has effected all of us, our world, it's different now. I'm sure with Chris being a pilot, you had a lot on your mind as things returned to schedule. I watched too much coverage this year and had some blues, but it's important to take time to remember and move on.
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MNSSHP - we have done this 2x and loved it. DH and I have done semi-costumes, hats, t-shirts, etc. But if we do it again, full costumes! I vote for Star Wars, we are big fans at our house! Make sure to ride the new Star Tours multiple times, we LOVED it!
8. Best Wishes and safe travels, I'm SOOOOOO excited for you!!! Thank you so much for sharing your preparations and trip with us, I love living the magic through the trip reports, and yours are always excellent! We do things very similar which makes it even more fun to read. Blessings! Erin