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Should tell her if she wants it here, she can pay for it!
Disneymoon 09...oh the plannnning has begun!!! 11/29, Almost alll Packed!!!!
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Disneymoon09
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A Give Kids the World Wedding...
I simply can not miss this TR!
I am a little late to the game...but I am here!
I am so excited for you guys.
I know! We are so excited to be able to go back to GKTW, and what better excuse then a wedding! I'm still not sure where the actual ceremony will happen, there have been so many changes since 1996 that I cannot even begin to try to figure it out from memory! I know there is a chapel, and correct me if I am wrong, but there is a fountain in front? I think that would be nice, or maybe in front of the new playground, tooooo many choices! I am going to wait until we get there and walk around with DFi and see what jumps out at us!
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The chapel is very pretty, but also very small.
The playground...That whole area... Is like being in a Fairy Tale.
Do you want me to find some pictures for you? There are lots scattered in the Wish Trip reports! And on some personal blogs.
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that would be great! We have had a really hard time finding pictures, I have looked at the wish TR but I must not be looking in the right places. My DFi keeps complaining that he has no idea where we are getting married lol.
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Some great GKTW pictures of the Playground...including one very small Panoramic picture...are found on this blog...Noah's Wish Trip Blog
Here is the Panoramic of the Playground area...
What you can't "see" is what you FEEL when you are there. You are surrounded by these huge villa's that look like castles...and the big playground is in the middle...It is the most magical place on earth. Tops the MK. Tops the MK on the Hub during Wishes. It is my favorite man-made place on earth.
Here is a picture of one of the castle villa's...
and the overhead view may give you a better idea of how big the area is...
I had forgotten about the lake. That will add some beauty to it, too! I am so, so excited for you!
If you want to read Wish Trip Reports...click Here. The first post is full of wish trip reports. Full of them. Days worth of reading, I am sure!
Here is the Panoramic of the Playground area...
What you can't "see" is what you FEEL when you are there. You are surrounded by these huge villa's that look like castles...and the big playground is in the middle...It is the most magical place on earth. Tops the MK. Tops the MK on the Hub during Wishes. It is my favorite man-made place on earth.
Here is a picture of one of the castle villa's...
and the overhead view may give you a better idea of how big the area is...
I had forgotten about the lake. That will add some beauty to it, too! I am so, so excited for you!
If you want to read Wish Trip Reports...click Here. The first post is full of wish trip reports. Full of them. Days worth of reading, I am sure!
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Finally, my Brial Shower Update!
It was an awesome day. DFi and I woke up and got breakfast at McDonalds. We planned on going somewhere else, but I knew we would never get ourselves out of bed on time to eat and make it to my hair appt, so Micky D's it was. It was really good, sometimes I forget how much i love their rubbery pancakes!
We headed my hair appt which was desperately needed since I had not had a haircut since march. We played with my veil and she gave me some really good tips. I am still debating on getting my hair done the morning of the wedding, because I was not blessed with the gene that allows me to style my hair. I'm a pigtail/pony tail gal! After the hair appt we rushed back home because I only had about 20 mins to get dressed and do my makeup before I had to head to the shower to help out. Here is me helping:
I look like I'm being super helpful right?! Haha there actually wasnt much for me to do once I got there. DFi dropped me off and stayed for a bit before making himself some lunch and heading out.
Here are some pictures of the shower before guests arrived.
I have no idea why he thought this would be a good angle. I look like king kong!
It was also a really good turn out. We had about 40 people there, which was much more then expected. There would have been more but our hometown highschool had a tournament football game at 1pm so that took away about 5 people, and also the Ohio State game was home in Columbus so my aunt and cousin had tickets and went to that (i would have chosen the game too!) But all in all we had a really good time. People were very generous with their gifts. Here is a pic of most of my gifts after we brough them home. There are a few things missing.
this is the tank top my sister made for the honeymoon! How adorable!
Here I am with my mom and sisters! Our first picture together in a very long time.
After I opened all the gifts i called DFi to come and help with clean up and loading the cars. His grandmother took this opportunity to corner both of us seperately and state that she was very upset that we were not having the wedding here and they could not come. His grandpa is very sick and would not be able to travel even if they could come. This is not the first time they have guilted us over it, and I am sure it will not be the last, after all, we still have over a week before we leave!
She also then took issue with the fact that I am not wearing a white wedding dress. I have a white wedding dress, but it is not my style and I dont want to wear it. So thats exactly what I told her. I said "I have a white dress, but Im not wearing it. I dont like it, its my day and I am wearing what I want to wear." Then I turned on my heel and walked away. I am very tired of everyone questioning our every decision about the wedding down to what I am wearing. I'm ready for the whole thing to be over.
THEN my MIL decided to take it upon herself to promise the grandmother (which is her mother, see the similarities!) that I would wearing my wedding dress to the reception. Well I believe that is my decision, and I hadnt really given a whole lot of thought to it. But now I guess I am wearing my dress, because i was put on the spot and sputtered that of course I would be wearing it, just to make her happy.
I'm glad this happened after the shower because it would have put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day. I went home and prompty told DFi that I didnt appreciate the grilling and thats when he told me she did it to him too. I have one thing to say about it. GET OVER IT! Ugh! isnt this what pictures are for, so everyone who isnt there can see!
But I did have a lot of fun and got some wonderful gifts. I wasnt expecting the generosity as we are not having the wedding here. BUT we got all the gifts, plus (forgive how tacky I am about to be) $675 in cash and $180 on our disney honeymoon registry. I know its tactless to post that, but I feel confident that no one is going to tell my mother lol. This takes a huge weight off my shoulders because before the shower we literally had no money to take for spending at disney. My work situation has taken an interesting turn and I am not getting many hours, plus DFi has some things to figure out with his job situation, so we are living very much pay check to pay check right now. This puts us very very close to my secret goal of $1000 in spending money to take to disney that I set for us back when we booked the trip. I believe we will meet that goal if we both put just a little more money with it and I cannot be happier!
I finally started my packing lists the other night. DFi was playing video games in the living room so i camped out in the bedroom watching Dancing with the stars and started my lists. I have 3: packing, carry-on packing, and things to do before we leave. I even started filling my suitcase with t-shirts and things that I know I will not need before we leave. We only have a few more things to buy: ponchos, shaving cream, razors, and sunscreen (which I am going to have to order online I think). We have to notify our upstairs neighbors that we are leaving (there have been break ins in the area and we want to be extra cautious), along with giving our friend who is a police office a key so he can check up on the place.
We have a few other things to do, but I am actually feeling really good about or lists. DFi did look at me like I was crazy for starting this early, but I have a feeling that I will have to pack for him to avoid the last minute rush to get him packed and ready to go
Up next: how much is checked off the list, and will we ever get it all done?
It was an awesome day. DFi and I woke up and got breakfast at McDonalds. We planned on going somewhere else, but I knew we would never get ourselves out of bed on time to eat and make it to my hair appt, so Micky D's it was. It was really good, sometimes I forget how much i love their rubbery pancakes!
We headed my hair appt which was desperately needed since I had not had a haircut since march. We played with my veil and she gave me some really good tips. I am still debating on getting my hair done the morning of the wedding, because I was not blessed with the gene that allows me to style my hair. I'm a pigtail/pony tail gal! After the hair appt we rushed back home because I only had about 20 mins to get dressed and do my makeup before I had to head to the shower to help out. Here is me helping:
I look like I'm being super helpful right?! Haha there actually wasnt much for me to do once I got there. DFi dropped me off and stayed for a bit before making himself some lunch and heading out.
Here are some pictures of the shower before guests arrived.
I have no idea why he thought this would be a good angle. I look like king kong!
It was also a really good turn out. We had about 40 people there, which was much more then expected. There would have been more but our hometown highschool had a tournament football game at 1pm so that took away about 5 people, and also the Ohio State game was home in Columbus so my aunt and cousin had tickets and went to that (i would have chosen the game too!) But all in all we had a really good time. People were very generous with their gifts. Here is a pic of most of my gifts after we brough them home. There are a few things missing.
this is the tank top my sister made for the honeymoon! How adorable!
Here I am with my mom and sisters! Our first picture together in a very long time.
After I opened all the gifts i called DFi to come and help with clean up and loading the cars. His grandmother took this opportunity to corner both of us seperately and state that she was very upset that we were not having the wedding here and they could not come. His grandpa is very sick and would not be able to travel even if they could come. This is not the first time they have guilted us over it, and I am sure it will not be the last, after all, we still have over a week before we leave!
She also then took issue with the fact that I am not wearing a white wedding dress. I have a white wedding dress, but it is not my style and I dont want to wear it. So thats exactly what I told her. I said "I have a white dress, but Im not wearing it. I dont like it, its my day and I am wearing what I want to wear." Then I turned on my heel and walked away. I am very tired of everyone questioning our every decision about the wedding down to what I am wearing. I'm ready for the whole thing to be over. THEN my MIL decided to take it upon herself to promise the grandmother (which is her mother, see the similarities!) that I would wearing my wedding dress to the reception. Well I believe that is my decision, and I hadnt really given a whole lot of thought to it. But now I guess I am wearing my dress, because i was put on the spot and sputtered that of course I would be wearing it, just to make her happy.
I'm glad this happened after the shower because it would have put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day. I went home and prompty told DFi that I didnt appreciate the grilling and thats when he told me she did it to him too. I have one thing to say about it. GET OVER IT! Ugh! isnt this what pictures are for, so everyone who isnt there can see! But I did have a lot of fun and got some wonderful gifts. I wasnt expecting the generosity as we are not having the wedding here. BUT we got all the gifts, plus (forgive how tacky I am about to be) $675 in cash and $180 on our disney honeymoon registry. I know its tactless to post that, but I feel confident that no one is going to tell my mother lol. This takes a huge weight off my shoulders because before the shower we literally had no money to take for spending at disney. My work situation has taken an interesting turn and I am not getting many hours, plus DFi has some things to figure out with his job situation, so we are living very much pay check to pay check right now. This puts us very very close to my secret goal of $1000 in spending money to take to disney that I set for us back when we booked the trip. I believe we will meet that goal if we both put just a little more money with it and I cannot be happier!
I finally started my packing lists the other night. DFi was playing video games in the living room so i camped out in the bedroom watching Dancing with the stars and started my lists. I have 3: packing, carry-on packing, and things to do before we leave. I even started filling my suitcase with t-shirts and things that I know I will not need before we leave. We only have a few more things to buy: ponchos, shaving cream, razors, and sunscreen (which I am going to have to order online I think). We have to notify our upstairs neighbors that we are leaving (there have been break ins in the area and we want to be extra cautious), along with giving our friend who is a police office a key so he can check up on the place.
We have a few other things to do, but I am actually feeling really good about or lists. DFi did look at me like I was crazy for starting this early, but I have a feeling that I will have to pack for him to avoid the last minute rush to get him packed and ready to go
Up next: how much is checked off the list, and will we ever get it all done?
Wow, I just finished reading through your pre-trip report and I am weeping...
First of all, congrats!!
It is my son's blog that maroo posted the link to in the post above. There are lots of other pictures on the blog too. I am sure lots has changed since you were there on your wish trip.
How wonderful that you are getting married at GKTW. It holds such a special place in my heart too, and what better place to say your vows.
I would have never thought of a wedding there, but that is just so very perfect!! We are planning a visit back the same week that you are there.
I can't wait to see wedding pictures!
First of all, congrats!!
It is my son's blog that maroo posted the link to in the post above. There are lots of other pictures on the blog too. I am sure lots has changed since you were there on your wish trip.
How wonderful that you are getting married at GKTW. It holds such a special place in my heart too, and what better place to say your vows.
I would have never thought of a wedding there, but that is just so very perfect!! We are planning a visit back the same week that you are there. I can't wait to see wedding pictures!
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Wow, I just finished reading through your pre-trip report and I am weeping...
First of all, congrats!!
It is my son's blog that maroo posted the link to in the post above. There are lots of other pictures on the blog too. I am sure lots has changed since you were there on your wish trip.
How wonderful that you are getting married at GKTW. It holds such a special place in my heart too, and what better place to say your vows.
I can't wait to see wedding pictures!
I read your blog awhile ago, and cried my way through it. You are a very stong person and I admire you and your families strength. Like I said, I am an extremely healthy person with CF, and I thank God everyday. I know it could have very easily gone the other way and I could be on a transplant list right now.
Thank you for sharing your pictures. I had a very hard time finding any. The GKTW site doesnt have many. I never thought of doing the wedding there, but my mom insisted we try. So we did and they have been super. We cannot wait! I hope you enjoy your visit, and if you see a wedding going on, feel free to crash it!
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Some great GKTW pictures of the Playground...including one very small Panoramic picture...are found on this blog...Noah's Wish Trip Blog
Here is the Panoramic of the Playground area...
What you can't "see" is what you FEEL when you are there. You are surrounded by these huge villa's that look like castles...and the big playground is in the middle...It is the most magical place on earth. Tops the MK. Tops the MK on the Hub during Wishes. It is my favorite man-made place on earth.
Here is a picture of one of the castle villa's...
and the overhead view may give you a better idea of how big the area is...
I had forgotten about the lake. That will add some beauty to it, too! I am so, so excited for you!
If you want to read Wish Trip Reports...click Here. The first post is full of wish trip reports. Full of them. Days worth of reading, I am sure!
Thanks maroo! I will be sure to show these to my DFi when he gets home from work. I am really leaning towards the playground!
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Wow, I just finished reading through your pre-trip report and I am weeping...
First of all, congrats!!
It is my son's blog that maroo posted the link to in the post above. There are lots of other pictures on the blog too. I am sure lots has changed since you were there on your wish trip.
How wonderful that you are getting married at GKTW. It holds such a special place in my heart too, and what better place to say your vows.
I can't wait to see wedding pictures!
What a small world...you guys will be there the same week!
I read your blog awhile ago, and cried my way through it. You are a very stong person and I admire you and your families strength. Like I said, I am an extremely healthy person with CF, and I thank God everyday. I know it could have very easily gone the other way and I could be on a transplant list right now.
Thank you for sharing your pictures. I had a very hard time finding any. The GKTW site doesnt have many. I never thought of doing the wedding there, but my mom insisted we try. So we did and they have been super. We cannot wait! I hope you enjoy your visit, and if you see a wedding going on, feel free to crash it!
A very strong person, indeed! Precious family. I hope the pictures are helpful! I can't wait to hear how it went! I am really excited for you!
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What a small world...you guys will be there the same week!
I hope the pictures are helpful! I can't wait to hear how it went! I am really excited for you!
Like I said if she sees the wedding, come on over and say Hi!
We reallly really really want to be there right now, but we only have a little over a week to wait, so I guess we will have too!
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So wait, are you wearing the dress you want, or the wedding one? It's your wedding, you can do whatever YOU want to do.
Is it possible to take some photos in the white wedding dress at some point (doesn't even have to be at the real wedding) to appease GMIL? You don't have to if you don't want to (I don't know if I would), but you don't seem as vengeful as me.
Is it possible to take some photos in the white wedding dress at some point (doesn't even have to be at the real wedding) to appease GMIL? You don't have to if you don't want to (I don't know if I would), but you don't seem as vengeful as me.
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So wait, are you wearing the dress you want, or the wedding one? It's your wedding, you can do whatever YOU want to do.
Is it possible to take some photos in the white wedding dress at some point (doesn't even have to be at the real wedding) to appease GMIL? You don't have to if you don't want to (I don't know if I would), but you don't seem as vengeful as me.
I'm wearing the black and white dress I posted awhile ago, and i refuse to take pics in the white one just to please her lol. I thought about it, but nope, not gonna. She gets catered to by everyone else, so why should I have to as well? I'm putting my foot down from the beginning so she knows where I stand. Like it or not!
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Thanks. I have a feeling I may need a few encouraging "thumbs up' signs in the next few weeks lol
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Finally all caught up. I really enjoyed reading about your shower and you got lots of great gifts. for money! I love the dress and necklace you wore to the shower - very cute.
Sorry you are stressing about all the comments about what you wear to the wedding / reception. It is your day and you need to wear what makes you most comfortable. You are going to have a wonderful time! I can't believe how close your wedding is. Yeah!
I am really looking forward to your return TR! Its going to be a great read.
for money! I love the dress and necklace you wore to the shower - very cute.Sorry you are stressing about all the comments about what you wear to the wedding / reception. It is your day and you need to wear what makes you most comfortable. You are going to have a wonderful time! I can't believe how close your wedding is. Yeah!
I am really looking forward to your return TR! Its going to be a great read.
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Finally all caught up. I really enjoyed reading about your shower and you got lots of great gifts.
Sorry you are stressing about all the comments about what you wear to the wedding / reception. It is your day and you need to wear what makes you most comfortable. You are going to have a wonderful time! I can't believe how close your wedding is. Yeah!
I am really looking forward to your return TR! Its going to be a great read.
Thanks! We registered for things even though we have lived together for 3 years it is nice to have new things. We have lived with lots of hand-me downs and garage sale items for awhile! People were so generous!
Her making the comments really confirms my decision to have the wedding away from home. Can you imagine dealing with her the day of!?!?!
It's funny you mention my TR, my DFi just asked me what I was going to do with myself after our trip and didnt have any reason to be on the Dis "for 6 hours a day". I prompty replied "I have to write my TR!". Then he returns with "well what about when that is done". Me: "well then we will be planning our next trip so really I wont have anything to worry about!" He didnt say anything after this comment!
But that really is my plan...
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Glad you got so many wonderful gifts for your shower!!!
Sorry that your future in-laws are still giving you a hard time! Soon you will be married and can start ignoring them!!!
I loved the little saying on the cake! Too cute!
Sorry that your future in-laws are still giving you a hard time! Soon you will be married and can start ignoring them!!!
I loved the little saying on the cake! Too cute!
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Glad you got so many wonderful gifts for your shower!!!
Sorry that your future in-laws are still giving you a hard time! Soon you will be married and can start ignoring them!!!
I loved the little saying on the cake! Too cute!
Yes we did! I was able to take some of the dulicate gifts, a gift card, and the coffee maker to exchange for the Keurig coffee maker that I have been drooling over! We love it!
I plan to ignore them forever. However, I have a feeling that once we get home, my DFi will have to hear allllll about the things they say to me!
I found the saying online because we werent sure what to write on it, I wish I could take credit for it!
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