We had lunch at Chic Fil A:
Yes, Ariana went so far above and beyond for my children. I am just reminded constantly of just how blessed I am to have such wonderful, kind, encouraging Disfriends! I really can never express how much you all mean to me!
OMGoodness...where do you live? You MUST come visit Opry Mills and you MUST let me know when so I can meet you there! (Did my Jedi mind tricks work???
) It does sound like Caden and Gabe would have a great time together. And that Lego store is so much fun! They have a station to build Lego people, a station with Lego computer games and Lego bricks for building whatever, and now they also have sort of a "runway" for the new zip pull Lego "cars". It is such a great store. Gabe LOVES it! He could spend hours just walking around the store looking into all the little display "peep holes".
So, just let me know when we can all meet up for some play time!
Caden is a pretty outgoing kiddo and makes new friends easily. He and Gabe would be best buds by the time we parted ways. 
The store at Opry Mills sounds fabulous. I work in a school and have summers off, so maybe we can plan something for one day this summer. Perhaps a Friday (or if you have to work) maybe a Saturday! I will start looking at potential dates and we can make it a date. 
I LOVE DISmeets!
Loved the movie night... The decorations are awesome and the food is perfect - as usual! Great job!
D~
I know he was only trying to be helpful, so I couldn't fuss at him. 
you Miss Sunshine!!!
I'm glad the kids loved everything!
Oh and next time, we should send Jim and Gabe to the Lego store that way we could chat a bit longer. Jim was all "ooohhh Legos" when we passed that store. We didn't go in but I bet if he had a playmate he would have dug right in!
As always, I loved the Nemo night and everything you did for it. Fish and Mac and Cheese, yum! Two of my favorites.
Very excited to see the Swiss Family Robinson night! That is one of my all time favorite Disney movies. Hmmmm, maybe Ostrich races for the activity?
Wanted to say:
Happy Valentines day!
Now going to catch up
They sure are oopsi....they sure are
My little man has been sick all week and I hate how helpless I feel. We thought he was better mid-week so I sent him back to school, but last night he was throwing up again and tonight he just doesn't look like himself. Of course now it is the weekend, so if I take him to the doctors it will have to be the ER, which is never any fun!
Loved the Nemo night....you know he is my favorite (well Dory really). And you American Girl party ideas on Pinterest have been great! Almost makes me wish I had a girl....almost...
It is so hard to see our normally rambunctious little guys knocked down with illness! Feel better little B! 
Maybe we can cross paths at Opry Mills one of these days. There is going to be a several family meet there on July 6th. We're meeting at Rainforest to eat and then go to Disney Store, of course. Maybe you can bring your gang, too? Jill and I usually find our way over there about once in every couple of trips she makes to Nashville. We'll have to meet you at the hippo sometime.
I was so excited to hear about the meet in July... until I realized we have family coming in from out of town that day. 
I must just keep stalking your threads to find a meet that fits into our schedule. BTW...let me know when you all make it to the zoo sometime. We have a membership, so maybe we could have a quick Zoo-meet sometime? I live in the Louisville, KY area...just a couple/few hours north. I would absolutely LOVE the opportunity to come check out the mall, meet you and let Gabe and Caden play. I bet they would have such a fun time.
The only LEGO store I have ever been inside is the one in Downtown Disney and it's always SOOOO crowded. The store at Opry Mills sounds fabulous. I work in a school and have summers off, so maybe we can plan something for one day this summer. Perhaps a Friday (or if you have to work) maybe a Saturday! I will start looking at potential dates and we can make it a date.
Out of curiosity, how old is Gabe? Caden is turning 6 tomorrow! WOW...they grow up so fast.
BTW...I'm a little late in responding, but I LOVED your Nemo movie night. So cool. I would like to do some movie nights at home. I might have to "borrow" some of your ideas!
Saturdays would work best, I do work on Fridays. I have found that if you arrive at mall opening (10 am) the crowds are minimal. We were in the Lego store with only 2 or 3 other families. It was great. I do have to warn you that our Lego store is not as large as the DTD store, but it is still great.
Thank you MO! Loved that little V-day card!!!
And Cheeky, yours was extra special too, with my DAISY girl on it! Disfriends are the BEST!!!!!
I just can't see that happening this year. Brian and I each have little solo weekend trips planned for this summer already, we always take family weekend trips every May and July, plus we are trying to save for our October trip. Maybe we can look at doing a Chicago Dismeet sometime in 2014?
Every decision seems to be hinged on Brian's bonus in April. As it turns out, Nasa does not run the Visitor Center. So, Kennedy is a no go for us. So our park of choice...
Have you guys been to Universal to see the new Harry Potter area? As a huge HP fan, I was awed by that section. As a matter of fact, I took video of the whole section. Here it is if you would like to see it:
Can I just cry, scream, pitch a big fit...anything???
Just talked to my mom, who has heard from our family friend who works for WDW...
He can't make any promises about letting us in. See, cast members have to physically be at the gate to let in friends and family members. Well, friend is in charge of ALL of the purchasing and ALL of the delivery logistics for ALL of the food needed for ALL of the chef presentations during the Food and Wine Festival each year. He has to work EVERY DAY while we are there...
Our friend is the kindest most gentle man you will ever meet. We have been friends since I was 10 years old....a LONG time. And he has let me and my folks and many of our friends into the parks more times than I could ever try to calculate. I know that he will do everything in his power to help us, but we just cannot expect it or plan around this thing happening until REALLY close to vacation time.
I have no words right now.
I hope things work out for you.
Can I just cry, scream, pitch a big fit...anything???
Just talked to my mom, who has heard from our family friend who works for WDW...
He can't make any promises about letting us in. See, cast members have to physically be at the gate to let in friends and family members. Well, friend is in charge of ALL of the purchasing and ALL of the delivery logistics for ALL of the food needed for ALL of the chef presentations during the Food and Wine Festival each year. He has to work EVERY DAY while we are there...
Our friend is the kindest most gentle man you will ever meet. We have been friends since I was 10 years old....a LONG time. And he has let me and my folks and many of our friends into the parks more times than I could ever try to calculate. I know that he will do everything in his power to help us, but we just cannot expect it or plan around this thing happening until REALLY close to vacation time.
I have no words right now.
Ya know, sometimes when it rains it pours. I really do think that something will work out for you. With all this bad news lately you're bound to get some good news soon. Remember, even if you can't do everything you had hoped and planned for, you'll still be spending time with your family and making great memories.
Think of all the great memories you are making for your children. I wish I had half of the creativity you do. Can my family join your next movie night??? 
I am so sorry Connie... I sure hope that something works out for you soon.
Love, LOVE, LOVE your new hair cut, btw...
D~
Oh, Oopsi. I am so sorry.
It will all work out somehow, and we will have a wonderful vacation. We are blessed to still be able to go to Florida. We will make the most of WHATEVER happens! I don't remember if I commented on your last movie night or not, but it looked awesome! The food and decorations looked great.
You are more than welcome to join us for our next one...come on over on April 12th for our Swiss Family Robinson movie night! The more the merrier! 
I do need to know about a week in advance how many of you will be joining us so that I can plan accordingly! 
I have been lurking, but not commenting as much.
