Dancing around the world~One pole at a time~~~Return of the prodigal trip reporter...

[FauntleroyFAN07]

sounds like a great trip.

we went to colonel williamsburg before it is alot of fun there, good history.

and ST louis is a fun city, my uncle and aunt live there, alot to do downtown.

 

[winkers]

Hi Cherie! I brought you something from Vegas!

If only that were my silouhette!

I love your trip idea, Cherie! It was always my dream to take my kids on that same trip - so much learning they could do! Never happened. Jim hates road trips, and we couldn't afford plane tickets when the kids were young, then all of our trips became about baseball or Disney and all too soon they were all grown up. Congrats on taking the steps to make it happen for you now!

We've grown to love road trips, mostly out of neccessity. We've only flown as a family to Florida because of the cost. We considered it for this trip but by the time we flew and rented a car it was a couple thousand more than driving.

Cherie, it's a wonderful idea- follow your dreams. Yes, cliche, I know. But, when you get to the age we are, one does start to think about this stuff. I know if you don't do it, at least in part, you'll regret it. My first one is now gone, and there are still so many things I wished I"d done with the whole family.


Take lots of pictures, plan together, and enjoy it!!

Liesa, you have given your children amazing life experiences! Your son has seen more of the world than most at his age.

pictures and planning are no problem....but letting the family help plan may be.

and ST louis is a fun city, my uncle and aunt live there, alot to do downtown.

I'm dying to try the ribs and bbq!

 

[DisneyJo]

Remember you have to come visit me one day too!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

We would probably only spend one day there, so we need to hit the highlights. will you be watching us at the falls from a near by bush?
b

Only bushes that are not over the guard posts near the Falls !! I LOVE Goat Island with Three sisters Island just don't let the kids try walking out on those rocks !!! Every year there is a drowning associated with either the upper river or the gorge and it is always due to NOT being careful !! Also The Maid of the Mist is pretty neat !!! There will of course be a tour guide !!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Hi Cherie! I brought you something from Vegas!

 

[jordanyosh]

Plan b!!!!!!!

 

[winkers]

After my relaxing nap durring the movie and some more shopping we made our way to Epcot for our dinner adr at Tuotto Italia. I love that place....mmmmm makes me drool just thinking about it.

D.jay's yummy meal

my superior plate

We had the funniest server here. His accent was so thick I would just nod and pray I wasn't asking for the seafood surprise. He reminded me of an Italian leprechaun and would pop out of no where. Seriously. It was like he was hiding around the corner and would come up behind me when I was taking a drink or just putting food in my mouth.

Imagine having Bruno tonioli, from dancing with the stars , as your waiter...just a little less fabulous.

My favorite dessert at disneyworld is this.....

Zambiglone cream ice cream with chocolate sauce and berries.

As usual, we were waddling by the time we were done eating, the sign of a great meal.

We paused on our way over to MK for a picture.

We met up with Rosie and Jordan at MK for emh....look what I caught them doing..

After they collect their dollar bills, we met Cherie and family, then we were off to Tomorrowland for a ride on buzz.

I took a picture of Rosie and Jordan just incase security would later need a wanted poster made.

practicing his prison break

next it was time for a ride on the people mover....

looks like Cherie's eyes go from blue to red at night...

look how sweet and innocent she looks

look how sweet and innocent he dosen't look

D.Jay and Rosie relaxed while Jordan, Cherie and I rode S&M.
In line we were talking about the ride and I mentioned that I hate being in front because I felt like I was going to be decapitated at any minute. When someone's in front of me I figure I'll have time to duck when I hear the scream in front.

Just our luck we ended up with the front car and Jordan being the chivalrous gentlemen rode in front and entertained us durring the ride with his screams.

We soon split ways with Cherie and her family and we continued on to BTMR. rosie had an oxygen break while the 3 of us rode.

We later found ourselves outside the haunted mansion....alone. I normaly think it's creepy there but at night...alone....it was C R E E P Y.
D.Jay and Rosie thought it was pretty funny that Jordan and I were creeped out. In fact, Rosie stated that she was raised in a cemetery.

look how scared we are

After 5 minutes or so a family came up behind us and we didn't feel quite so weird, untill we were in the stretching room with only 8 people....


up next.....falafel....or f-awful...

 

[TrayRene]

Those meals look great! What did D.Jay have? It looks really tasty!!

Bruno as your waiter! You should have had him come to MK with you so he could judge Jordan and Rosie's pole dancing skills!

You took some awesome photos. Looks like it was a great night!

 

[mickeyfan71]

The food from Tutto looked really good. The menu scares me! One day I will have to try it!
Love the "naughty" Jordan pic! Rosie does look innocent but I bet she is a hoot to hang out with!

 

[*Seanaci*]

The road trip sounds really fun. Dh and I love to take weekend driving trips through the mountains. I'm prettry sure I won't have trouble taking him into a road trip some day.

Great Disney update. Sounds like loads of fun!

 

[winkers]

Those meals look great! What did D.Jay have? It looks really tasty!!

Bruno as your waiter! You should have had him come to MK with you so he could judge Jordan and Rosie's pole dancing skills!

You took some awesome photos. Looks like it was a great night!

D.Jay's was some sort of pork...it was good!

I would love to see Bruno judging the pole dancing!

The food from Tutto looked really good. The menu scares me! One day I will have to try it!
Love the "naughty" Jordan pic! Rosie does look innocent but I bet she is a hoot to hang out with!

Don't be scared of the menu...it is all good!

The road trip sounds really fun. Dh and I love to take weekend driving trips through the mountains. I'm prettry sure I won't have trouble taking him into a road trip some day.

Great Disney update. Sounds like loads of fun!

I love taking a drive through the mountains. Growing up we used to do that on sundays, it was always so pretty and relaxing.

 

[winkers]

Last weekend Hunter and i went to the seattle area for a bowling tournament. It was his first one with this team. He had a blast and ranked 1st in doubles and 5th in singles, plus he won some scholorship money!

On sunday morning, before we made the 3 hour drive home we had a special treat!! We got to have breakfast with Cynthia (eandesmom) and her son Evan.

The boys hit it off and had a great time! They were laughing and joking around...

not to be outdone by our sons.....

I was trying so hard to get the spoons to stay in place.

When we left we realized we had been there for almost 3 hours but it only felt like 1. It was so much fun to "meet"! It was like catching up with an old friend. Cynthia is as sweet and funny in person as she is on the dis.

Here's what happens when Hunter gets control of the camera...out of about 25 these are the only ones that I look somewhat decent in...

Hunter and Evan had fun with the cameras.

After we got in the car to leave Hunter asked me how soon he could see Evan again. I guess i need another reason to visit Seattle.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Great food pictures, Bill and I are going there in December!

Loved the naughty Jordan picture and the scared HM one.

I loved this statement (bolded by me):

D.Jay and Rosie relaxed while Jordan, Cherie and I rode S&M.

"S&M" ???? I am hoping that means Space Mountain ?


Congrats to Hunter!! Looks like you had a great Dismeet too.

 

[Liz]

My favorite dessert at disneyworld is this.....

At first I wasn't sure whether you were talking about D.Jay or the ice cream! Actually I'm still not quite positive!

Looks like a really fun evening!!!

 

[englishrose47]

WOW Cherie !!! 2 updates !!! I am IMPRESSED !!

First of all I am INNOCENT

Secondly I definately wanna do Tutto again . has anybody has the Lemon Sole and have a pix !!?? Your dessert looks scumptious, BUT they have Tiramusu and I don't know if I could pass that up !!

Loved the Cynthia meet!!!

I am a pretty good POLE Dancer but I didn't get any dollars

Surprised we wern't on some poster Jordan is definately a Trouble maker !!!!Inlike DJ who is The Enabaler !!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Congrats to Hunter!

So cool you had a Cynthia Meet! It is so great to make friends on the DIS!

 

[Millie12591]

After my relaxing nap durring the movie and some more shopping we made our way to Epcot for our dinner adr at Tuotto Italia. I love that place....mmmmm makes me drool just thinking about it.


My favorite dessert at disneyworld is this.....

You are so cracking me up in this post! Did you all purposely pose the ice-cream's in the position they're in?

Zambiglone cream ice cream with chocolate sauce and berries.

As usual, we were waddling by the time we were done eating, the sign of a great meal.

We paused on our way over to MK for a picture.

look how sweet and innocent he dosen't look

Jordy!! I think you had to much pole dancing on your mind!

D.Jay and Rosie relaxed while Jordan, Cherie and I rode S&M.
In line we were talking about the ride and I mentioned that I hate being in front because I felt like I was going to be decapitated at any minute. When someone's in front of me I figure I'll have time to duck when I hear the scream in front.


S&M huh? Is there a theme going on in this thread?

I'm loving your purple jacket, where did you get it? You wear the greatest colors! And for the record....I like your body type sooooo much better than the pole dancer pose on the t-shirt Tammie posted on the boards, most women only get that body in a surgical room.

After 5 minutes or so a family came up behind us and we didn't feel quite so weird, untill we were in the stretching room with only 8 people....


up next.....falafel....or f-awful...

Oooh, I hope you didn't eat at Tangierine Cafe. It's one of my favorite places and foods to eat in the World.

By the way, I looooove all the pics you took of your kids on the beach, and of course your embarrassing pose with your hubby. To cute!!

Love the pics of the kids and meet with Cynthia!! How fun that must have been!

 

[jordanyosh]

Here's what happens when Hunter gets control of the camera...out of about 25 these are the only ones that I look somewhat decent in...

 

[jordanyosh]

Great food pictures, Bill and I are going there in December!

Loved the naughty Jordan picture and the scared HM one.

I loved this statement (bolded by me):



"S&M" ???? I am hoping that means Space Mountain ?

I can only imagine what kind of ride that would be....

 

[winkers]

"S&M" ???? I am hoping that means Space Mountain ?

talk about a typo!! yikes, I have no idea how that got in there!

At first I wasn't sure whether you were talking about D.Jay or the ice cream! Actually I'm still not quite positive!

Looks like a really fun evening!!!

I was talking about the ice cream, but I guess it applies to d.jay too.

I am a pretty good POLE Dancer but I didn't get any dollars

that is just shocking!!

Congrats to Hunter!

So cool you had a Cynthia Meet! It is so great to make friends on the DIS!

It was so much fun!

Oooh, I hope you didn't eat at Tangierine Cafe. It's one of my favorite places and foods to eat in the World.

don't worry, for every bad review there's always 2 good reviews.

that was just for you.

I can only imagine what kind of ride that would be....

I don't think it would be a disney ride anymore