"Did Pluto Just Give You A Lap Dance?" 10 days of Naughty & Nice!

[Dizneydawn]

I have been trying to figure out why the last day posted was not making any sense at all as far as intenerary with Dinner. I finally went back to the PTR and pulled the last itenerary posted and have figured out why the mix up.

I messed up the date we went to AK - and thus the dinner following did not make any sense in the order the pictures on the disks are showing! I hate the fact the CD's don't have dates on the pics! UGH!

So I am going back now to re-vamp Tues/Wed and I am sorry but I am just OCD enough to do it since my kids do not have one baby album actually filled out between them full of memories and what not so this is their heirloom and even though they will not ever remember the dates of what happened where, I will and it will drive me crazy. I will sit at night, thinking that it is wrong and no one would know but me but that alone would feel like a lie and I would eventually pull all my eyelashes out and look like a freak show and then how hot will I be for my wedding? So this is completely about me and my needs and being selfish so if you don't like it - you can just leave.

Wait...don't leave because then I would have no followers and then I would wonder if I can write or if I am actually a horrid writer and then it would be my eyelashes and eyebrows that are missing and I would look like an egg.

Please forgive me!

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

You are so funny, Dawn - Don't pull out your eyelashes! We'll go back and read again!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Day 6 - Change of Plans!

Originally we were planning on going to Busch Gardens this day but the vote the night before was that we were too tired to spend 4 hours in a car the next day total and or get up early. So we decided we would sleep in and do some things we had on our list of fun stops if we had time.

The first thing I did though was call the WDW Dine and they were able to get us a last minute TS reservation at WCC! I was so glad!

First on that list was - Nike Clearance Center and for me Character Outlet.

Treyner for one was not going to let me forget the Nike Center! We stopped at the Florida Mall outlet and went inside the Nike Center there - asked some questions and found out the Nike Clearance Center was indeed a one of a kind. They sold overstock or one of a kind inventory items. Actually there is only two in the country so finding that gem was great! Before we went there though I had to get some Disney souvenirs and boy did they have some! I got Skyler 3 outfits with Pooh and Minnie on them for about $18 total, got myself a red Mickey strainer I wanted so bad at MK for 1/2 price and the kids found a few shirts.

We headed back towards Kissimmee, found the outlet and Treyner reached his nirvana. Found a wind suit jacket and pants combo that was the same as the USA soccer men’s team wore - for $15 total! He also got two pair of soccer cleats for $30 total and a pair of women’s tennis shoes - size 14. A coach he knew had told him about shopping in the gun boat section of the women’s shoe store and how they sell the shoes for next to nothing. Running shoes are running shoes and these were like volleyball style ones. He got a blue swoosh and Baylor found the same ones with black for $10 each pair!

Baylor also got a pair of football cleats that were the kind you hand select your colors/stitching etc,...for $12. Someone had ordered them and decided they did not like them and sent them back to Nike. Once back - Nike send them here because they are personalized and sells them for 90% off of the retail. I think I spent about $130 there for over $1000 worth of product. When you have an athletic family - one pair of cleats can run you $130! We were in this store for almost 2 hours! Thought about doing ICE at Gaylord Palms but after the extra money spent on the shopping excursion - decided it would have to wait till another time.

We went back to La Cuckaroacha Hotel and took it easy and freshened up.
Made it to WCC in plenty of time and took our buzzer and enjoyed the lobby with people getting their pics by the tree. Some had big Grand Gatherings and other families just had a couple but the professional photographers they had on hand were doing their best to give everyone ample time to get a few good shots.

We were seated at a table and both Treyner and Dan were taking it all in because they had bever been there.

Love the salad!

And cornbread!

Dan ended up ordering nachos and the rest of us decided on the skillet.
Carsyn ordered lemonade.

Dan must have drank something alcoholic but I thought it was just a float.

Because how else do you explain:

And the kids must have snuck it because then that explains:

And the fact Carsyn could not wait for a fork for her smores!

We left before they could call in management but on the way out I lost my sons to Treyner's first love.

Lincoln Logs.

In fact they stayed behind with Carsyn taking pictures and took the bus back to OKW via Downtown Disney. This year for Christmas I want everyone to send Treyner Lincoln logs. He loves architecture and did not care that he was at a kids table and shooed some pesky 6 year olds away.

I know this pic is blurry but it proves that Treyner did not allow Baylor to build his own - he only allowed him to be his assistant!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Day 7 - Mommy? Why are Those Kids Eating Soap?

Since Animal Kingdom is done early we had time to go somewhere I have always thought would be cool to see. I had been there in the daytime, saw my first alligator not at a park on their golf course, and driven the pristine streets, dreaming of living in bliss.

My friends...I give you Celebration!

Now yes, this is a Disneyfied neighborhood and community and I know that after two months of living somewhere in which they tell you how to do everything short of brushing your teeth, I would be driven crazy. Yet this is Mayberry in my head and you don't live in the real world at Disney so why should Celebration be any different.

I had looked up info on the activities going on there and knew they had every evening, snow falling on the town square and horse drawn carriage rides, cookies and hot cocoa, etc.

The lights on some of the houses as we drove into the area were amazing as were the number of Smart Cars/Golf Carts this eco friendly community drove. I felt like I was a poacher on a safari with the stares we got from locals in our Trail Blazer. I wanted to yell out, - "It's not our fault! We actually wanted something bigger!" Dan advised not to though! He was afraid we would get pelted with leaflets on "going green!"

I will tell you that this was the one time the whole trip where I butted heads with the kids. If my memory serves me correct (which let's face it, after what will go down in history as the TR screw up of 2009... who should trust me?) the boys were acting like loons and trapped in a car with them and the loud antics they were displaying as we drove past refined people with our windows down, I snapped. We got in an argument over behavior that they warrant as just fun and here is where I send mixed signals. Normally I allow it and it does not make me mad. That night I do not know if it was PMS or what but I was not in the mood for funny - I was reflective and once in a while silence is golden. Treyner was mad he was being chewed at and said he didn't want to go here anyway.

I told him and Baylor they did not have to look around but they would get their bottoms out of the car and just stand outside. I was not leaving them with keys and I was not allowing them to stay in the vehicle in an area we did not know. (We had parked in a back lot behind some shops and it was dark and a bit out of the way for anyone to see if something had gone wrong.)

Carsyn was not in on the boys fun, so she was doing the happy dance of her life because as a kid who usually is the culprit of family disagreements, she was loving her life at that moment. She started to address the behavior of the boys and why must they act in such a way and I shot her a look that told her not to push her luck.

Her, Dan and I started walking on the Main Street and went into a few shops. I should have known better than to assume that a perfect town would have chubbie chics sweatshirts and again, vowed to loose weight for the 2,900,645th time that week!

We walked out of the shop and there were the boys. We talked a bit and Treyner stayed back with me. He apologized for not dropping it a notch when asked and I apologized for being moody. I told him that this was just such an emotional trip. I had tried to plan everything out carefully, Baylor's burn, him turning 18 and leaving soon and I was crying and he just looked at me like he finally understood I might not have it all together like I come across. We hugged, I punched him in the stomach for making me emotional and then...it started to "snow."

Now snow is a word I use for frozen water falling to the ground in flakes. This was not snow.

This was more like clumps of soap being blown by a machine.

We stood there wondering who was the refined people and who was the crazies as the tree hugger, nut eater, spruced up golf cart driving, people sat back and allowed their kids to play in soap. Not only play in it but stand underneath the soap blower and catch wads of soap in their mouths.

The last pic is a boy - lying face down in the goop. He has an orange jacket on.

(I had not figured out the best way for night pics on my camera and so not all of them turned out - sorry)

We laughed at the kids making soap angels and the kids throwing soap wads at each other.

Carsyn said - "Well I suppose Disney wouldn't want a mess so they can just power hose the street after it is done and it will be cleaner then it was before!"

I thought it would be similar to the flakes we saw at MVMCP but this was totally a differnt snow! At the hour and the half hour mark, it repeated for about 3 hours total. I think I will go back and have money for the carriage ride next time! It was totally cute and the people oozed kindness.

Almost too heavy on the ooze - at times like I wonder if they are one step away from Jonestown and some not so nice Koolaid. I am not kidding that many people had dogs out and about and I never saw one popping a squat. My dog walks for 13 seconds and you better have a baggie.

Maybe dog poop isn't allowed at Celebration!

We were hungry and had plans to go to WPE so we got back in the car and saw a few more lights on the way out.

This last blurry, cr@ppy night shot is the train they have riding around a big circle of streets that you can put kids on! It picked them up right by the carriage rides!

 

[Dizneydawn]

From one (former) social worker to another, you did the right thing girl! Good for you for standing up for that little boy in Plato's Closet! I spent 11 years working for CPS.
I di not last as long as you and it could have had something to do with a violent streak...
On the bright side, your kids' pictures always make me laugh! And did I see you say that your dates are Dec. 18-23? Ours are Dec. 16-23!

We need to get a post up of all of us that will be there at the same time and try to see one another! A big meet would be awesome!

I would be happy to apply for that position. I am an only child so that would give me a chance to be an aunt. Even better it would make you my sister which would be great cause you are just too funny.
I am not joking so let's get a plan....I have an idea and will post it seperatly! I think you all might love it!

Anyway so I have no previous experience with being an aunt or a sister but I'm a quick learner and I can multi task. I would be happy to provide my services from across the country or in person for the next state fair (those pictures of food were drool inducing) or if you ever make it out to Vegas. So if you think I would be a good match for that job my contact info is Leash on the DisBoards.
Open invite for the end of August! Please consider it!

Can't wait for the rest of the TR and I'm starting to get into your new PTR (OMG I think this means I'm stalking you but I promise I'm harmless).

Anyone who posts is never a stalker and even those who laugh silently are just shy! I just would love to know everyone here a bit better!

Finally all caught up! Had to take a break for a bit...DH's grandma passed away a couple of weeks ago and things have been just plain nutty 'round these parts.
So sorry!
But you never fail to crack me UP!
Better than crack you down because then your @ss would end at your knee caps!

DOLPHINS!! I LOVE me some dolphins too! I actually wanted to be a dolphin trainer when I was a kid and used to get SO MAD at my little brothers when they wouldn't perform the way I wanted them to during our summer fun in the pool.
Brats!

Ummm...if the decision hasn't been made my I place my vote for the POLY! OMG! I would LOVE to get lei'd in the lobby, hallway....heck, I'd even settle for the parking lot...I'm not picky! I will stay there some day but in the meantime will live vicariously through you if you do stay there!
I am such a giver that I would lei you in the parking lot if that was your goal!

I'm sure this is out of order but again for the anniversary of Baylors accident and to your PITA little sister. What a piece of work. Love when people think the universe revolves around them...no matter what the circumstances are. At least the rest of his family supported him!
Thanks and kind words are never out of order or unappreciated!
Georgeous ring....you are one lucky woman!
More lucky about the man but the ring doesn'y hurt!
And last but certainly not least....'89 is FINE! I JUST celebrated my 20th reunion. Oh boy...where do the years run to?!?!

40th b-day celebration in 2011 - be there!

ahemm...I love you honey but, I believe that would be Steamboat Springs....Team boat springs is in WDW....guess what ladies Dawn's mind is already on vacation guess where she is going....

Is my mind never not on a vacation?

Nothing like having your mind stuck in one mode....well, as long as it's Disney mode.

Preach on sistah!

You are so funny, Dawn - Don't pull out your eyelashes! We'll go back and read again!

Thank you because I felt like such an idiot! I kept going well when did we go to Celebration then and why is the pics not in order on the darn discs! Anyway - it's all good now!

 

[princess_momma]

It's at Team Boat Springs so mostly skiing from what I gather. In the summer camp he went to he rode horse back, climbed mountains, and all that sort of outdoor stuff he loves.

You really do have some active kids!! Is the summer camp one he went to the same one he is going to in the winter?

Wow...Celebration...I thought I would *maybe* want to live there. But I would really love to drive a hummer so I think they'd really hate me!! It sounds like you had an interesting night!! I think its so cute that Treyner came and apologized to you about it...you have raised some good kids. Most would just get over their attitude, but not apologize for it!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Post 98 on page 7 of my new PTR will link you with my new idea for this Dis family we are all melding!

 

[Dizneydawn]

You really do have some active kids!! Is the summer camp one he went to the same one he is going to in the winter?
There is a camp in Ely, MN that is run my our local MN Family Burn Survivors group.

Then there is the National Burn Camp run out of Colorado that has kids come from all over the US, Canada and even England. They hold 2 camps. One in the summer and one in the winter much smaller and by invite only if you behave well at the summer camp. The summer one is at Cheley Camp in Estes Park and the winter one they run out of Steamboat Springs.
Wow...Celebration...I thought I would *maybe* want to live there. But I would really love to drive a hummer so I think they'd really hate me!! It sounds like you had an interesting night!! I think its so cute that Treyner came and apologized to you about it...you have raised some good kids. Most would just get over their attitude, but not apologize for it!

He is a good kid and I was emotional that night as well and no - you would be flogged at the town square at midnight for a Hummer or at least shackles and leg irons!

 

[DONTMINDME]

Wow , Estes Park is absolutely beautiful. We lived in Cheyenne Wyo for 5 years and spent alot of time in Estes Park. Lucky kid we would love to go back for a visit we have friends that still live in Cheyenne. Baylor seems to be doing very well and I commend him on the positive perspective he has taken, Positivity and BACON make you heal faster or so I've been told so yeah to bacon!!!! My favorite food.

 

[29apr00]

took me a while to catch back up but i did!! Love your ring....it's beautiful and so is the inscription.

We had WCC on our list for December but we ended up cutting it...just not enough time.

Soap?? Floridian's are strange people!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Wow , Estes Park is absolutely beautiful. We lived in Cheyenne Wyo for 5 years and spent alot of time in Estes Park. I was there 2 summers ago and it is great! Went to Frontier Days in Cheyenne in the summer of 2004. That was a ton of fun!Lucky kid we would love to go back for a visit we have friends that still live in Cheyenne. Baylor seems to be doing very well and I commend him on the positive perspective he has taken, Positivity and BACON make you heal faster or so I've been told so yeah to bacon!!!! My favorite food.

Bacon is a great food - I like mine crispy though. My ex BIL cooks his like 20 second on each side and enjoys the flubbery mess. Yuck! The other thing is that I wish we had better quality Bacon here - the stuff we had in Ireland was amazing. I know if we went to a butcher it would be different but it drives me crazy that what we label as food in this country would be dog food in Europe.

took me a while to catch back up but i did!! Love your ring....it's beautiful and so is the inscription.

We had WCC on our list for December but we ended up cutting it...just not enough time.
I am going to have to get a post up in my PTR for those going in December! There is so many of us!
Soap?? Floridian's are strange people!

Just look at Pluto!

 

[njprincess601]

How did you like the food at WCC? I'm considering trying it on my trip, but have heard some bad reviews so I'm a little skeptical. We're staying at VWL so it would be convienent!

And what a fun trip through Celebration! I wish I had thought of that during our Christmas trip.

I really like the secret santa idea too! Great idea!

 

[Dizneydawn]

How did you like the food at WCC? I'm considering trying it on my trip, but have heard some bad reviews so I'm a little skeptical. We're staying at VWL so it would be convienent!
It's not the most amazing food ever but I liked it. You are absolutley going for atmosphere and well worth one try at least! Your group makes the difference. I say try the skilet so there will for sure be something you enjoy!
And what a fun trip through Celebration! I wish I had thought of that during our Christmas trip.
OCD researcher at your service!
I really like the secret santa idea too! Great idea!

Glad you like it! I think we will leave it open for replies for one week then - it gives me a bit to send out the list to you all!

 

[princess_momma]

Goodness, I bet Landon is going to give me tons of emotional moments like that! Have you seen the sap fest on my tr since its Landon's birthday? Oh man!!

Wouldn't it be fun if we each had our own Hummer and were just driving around the blocks in circles. If they asked if we were lost of something (giving them the benefit of the doubt that they could try to be nice if they saw us driving those), we would simply say "No, we just didn't use enough gas today" and tell them that we are having a competition to see who could have the BIGGEST carbon footprint.

And then we would quickly zoom away as they came after us with the torches and pitchforks!!

Oh and PS...mine and Baylor's new flight plans stop in Ireland before going to MCO...I think you know why!

 

[KimD]

LOVE the celebration tour! Totally want to visit there some day and you've just confirmed it even more. The boy in the orange coat.... Anyone wanna build a soapman?!?!

And 40 in 2011...that's me baby! I will do my best to see if we can swing that trip (when it's decided when it's going to be...and all that good stuff). Being from the left coast...flights aren't cheap but that is worth going to since you only turn 40 once (well, unless your my mother because she's been 40 now for at least 20 someodd years )

We're going to WDW sometime next either November or December in 2010. Not sure which yet but I MUST see the Osborne lights and since we didn't do Disney this year (I know...my heart breaks every single time I see the Small World commercial for DL that we won't be there in person for the first time in years ) that is an absolute, no two ways about it, gonna happen no matter what trip.

I just clicked on your new pretrippie so off I go to catch up on that one!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Wouldn't it be fun if we each had our own Hummer and were just driving around the blocks in circles. If they asked if we were lost of something (giving them the benefit of the doubt that they could try to be nice if they saw us driving those), we would simply say "No, we just didn't use enough gas today" and tell them that we are having a competition to see who could have the BIGGEST carbon footprint.
You are gonna get us killed!
Oh and PS...mine and Baylor's new flight plans stop in Ireland before going to MCO...I think you know why!

I LMAO at that one! Just a slight detour!

LOVE the celebration tour! Totally want to visit there some day and you've just confirmed it even more. The boy in the orange coat.... Anyone wanna build a soapman?!?!
I had never seen anything like that!
And 40 in 2011...that's me baby! I will do my best to see if we can swing that trip (when it's decided when it's going to be...and all that good stuff). Being from the left coast...flights aren't cheap but that is worth going to since you only turn 40 once (well, unless your my mother because she's been 40 now for at least 20 someodd years )
I am going to hold you to it!
We're going to WDW sometime next either November or December in 2010. Ummm...please refresh my memory - I just saw you will be travelling with a grandaughter next year!...tell me more! I just clicked on your new pretrippie so off I go to catch up on that one!

Get on over there girl!

 

[DONTMINDME]

Bacon has to krunch or no go yuck. I will be turning gulp!! 50 in 2011 am I past the prime for a dis meet. I don't really feel that old and I've been told I don't look that old so can I fudge my birth cert like Billie's dad did and still get in?

 

[Dizneydawn]

Bacon has to krunch or no go yuck. I will be turning gulp!! 50 in 2011 am I past the prime for a dis meet. I don't really feel that old and I've been told I don't look that old so can I fudge my birth cert like Billie's dad did and still get in?

Heck yeah! I would love that!

 

[DONTMINDME]

Now I need to start planning and saving. DH goes along with pretty much what I want he's so good to me. OOOOHHHHH more planning I love to make lists.

 

[Millie12591]

Now I need to start planning and saving. DH goes along with pretty much what I want he's so good to me. OOOOHHHHH more planning I love to make lists.

Tell me about it...I love the planning almost as much as I love being at the parks!
I'm so excited about going with a bunch of DISers!!!
I love to hear a woman talk about how great her hubby is , sounds like your hubby is a good man.

I just asked my DH if he would mind me going to WDW by myself in two years....with a bunch of DISers....all to celebrate turning 40.
He said he's still reeling over the sticker shock for this next trip we're taking, and that I might have to hitch hike to get there.
Will anyone take pitty on me and pick me up if your driving to WDW....by way of Texas??? Please?