Double Dipping w/a Marine and a Mouse... (Update 9/123 pg25-Flying Home!)

[anewmac]

Don’t forget to pack a shovel and pail, before we set sail, has anyone checked the mail?”

They look at each other then back at us… then go REALLY at the mailbox. ? (Ours isn’t at our home it’s in a central location for our community) Off they run out our door. So this its pitch black out I follow after them. E takes the easy route and gets in the truck and meets up with us there. (Which is good we have a ride back, not that its far only about 8 houses down LOL)

I love the look on J's face like What the heck? lol

He then gives us a ride back to the house.

See why I needed a new camera

AND YET... they still dont get it...

They really just thought it was some "CRAFT" thing that I made them...

My mom had to read it to them and she even somewhat explained about the ports like when you go on vacation you visit these places.. and did a fake... OH LOOK it looks like a Mickey Mouse shape.. STILL NADA

So the presure has mounted (at least for me, remember Im that giddy type of person, probably make too much out of nutten. LOL) P grabs the last clue, and before he reads it I tell them, welp this is the last one. And he tells me thanks mom this was fun! J agreed. At this point Im dying thinking you dont even know you just think its a hunt for more xmas gifts.....LOL

He starts reading CLUE #11 Onboard they will have lots of different shows, check the room where dad washes all the clothes

 

[MAGICFOR2]

The suspense is killing me!

 

[MagicMe]

OMG - Can't believe it hasn't sunk in yet!!

Of course, with all the trouble you went through to set this up, it was probably more fun that they didn't figure it out yet. I mean, it wouldn't have been as much fun if they figured it out in Step 3 now would it!!!!

 

[Magic3forme]

This is so cool.

 

[Pluto 2]

very good report

SEMPER FI

 

[anc22]

That's funny, love that they just thought you were just being "crafty" and decided to make them a shirt with a strange design on it

 

[jns]

great clues
rember doing this with the boys our first time to WDW
there were as clueless as your boys

we done it 2 days before we were to go
great fun

 

[anewmac]

So the fun has come to a close, the boys know this will be their last clue. They still haven’t put it together. THEY ARE KILLING ME. lol! P reads the last clue Onboard they will have lots of different shows, check the room where dad washes all the clothes

Off they run to find it. As they run back they sit down and have at it.

On the package they found the last Clue #12

If you still haven’t figured it out get ready to let out the yahoo’s boys were sailing with Mickey and Friends on a Disney 7 night CRUISE!!!!

WHAT, P keeps saying a cruise, WHAT.. OMG OMG

as you can see... J didnt get it much

J thought it was a movie ... ya kid all that for a DVD lol

SO P starts reading to him about it.. and it clicks. CRUISE, awesome.

That is when the real fun began.. the planning and watching the video over and over. Telling all their friends and teachers, family etc. Anyone that would listen they were going on a DISNEY CRUISE!

I have to say I didnt get the full on excitment like I thought I would... but over the months it has built up.... including this last week... we are all way to excited to .. well SLEEP LOL!

Next Up: What can go wrong will go wrong... and has!

 

[MagicMe]

So great! I'm sure everyone's over-excited now!!

 

[anewmac]

So entering this post now incase I dont have time or cant get around to it.. or dont have internet access......

Due to some procrastinating.... and E being home and bored.. everything it seems to have gone to heck in a handbasket LOL.

E was bored so decieded to "rewire" my computer area.. he did and caBOOM, computer took a umm dump. SO I had to take it in to Circuit City to get all my pics extracted from the hard drive, then was going to reinstall windows as thats what we thought the issue was.. nope hard drive totally dead. Dell was to have someone out already and still no call.. go figure.. Oh well

E was to borrow a laptop to take with us so we could upload pics and video, welp the one he brought home didnt work... (goverment product what do you expect LOL) Luckly he talked with our neighbor and he's going to let us borrow one from him. Hopefully it will have wireless net.. but not holding my breath LOL Beggers cant be choosers this late in the game!

E was also only able to get 4 tix to the Kennedy space center.. we needed 8 (4 for us and 4 for Tonya/googles111) ok I cant blame him TOTALLY on this one.. since it was at the ticket center on base... BUT I did tell him since he has been home to check and get these earlier did he listen no barely gets them today! UGGG

**** NOTICE****where all my frustration has come from.. YUP E... man better becarefull or he's going overboard when we get on ship

So that is all that has gone WRONG..... and compaired to some.. I know I shouldnt complain.. infact Im over it... somewhat.. OK OK im a lil bitter but its warranted.. right?


Wonder what has gone RIGHT for us...I dont know Im still trying to find out myself LMAO

No no no... a lot has.. Packing in fact... we are done except for the hanging garment bag with all our formal wear. Have no fear f/e and s/m gifts all have there own bag. (I think E was a lil jealous of that!) So 4 bags, 3 carryons, 1 laptop bag, and 1 camera bag... and a partridge in a pear tree!

My box I sent was received now just to hope it ends up in our state room

Oh ya.. and I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance.... errr no scratch that... on my package to WDW... finally got another code to work on my reservation... thus saving $170 wooohoo (can we say DOTD LOL)

Now just watching the clock tick by at work... its 5 oclock somewhere.. but apparently that doesnt fly with my boss

If I dont get on again... Ill see ya in 2weeks... tan, hungover, and bummed... to be back home

 

[zweihund]

Now just watching the clock tick by at work... its 5 oclock somewhere.. but apparently that doesnt fly with my boss

If I dont get on again... Ill see ya in 2weeks... tan, hungover, and bummed... to be back home

See you Saturday!!!!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Have a great cruise and make some awesome family memories!

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Just popping in to wish you a wonderful, magical vacation! Hope it is everything you dreamed it would be ( and hoping you have no more unexpected hassles along the way!!)

 

[Magic3forme]

Have a safe trip, see you Saturday!!

 

[anewmac]

Its the start of MY vacation, (boys still have school today, and E has been off all week) The one day I get to sleep in... and I cant. Isnt that how it always goes. I woke up at 0430 with my mind racing of all the things we still need to do before we pick the boys up at 1300 from school and make the 2hr drive to my gma's (grandma). Plus I wanted to check a few things online (airline, Disney Cruise site since they CANCLED our Pirate Excurtion on the Grand K) and I know the neighbors computer is snail speed.

1st things 1st... I need coffee .... brb!

AHHHH ok much better if Im boing to be up at this godforsaken hour.. I need me some yummy mocha almond fudge creamer w/sugar and a splash of coffee... lol PERFECT.

Ok my last minute (as always for anything I do) checklist:
* Take the boys to school
* Visit my daddy
* Get nails done
* Get pedi for E and I
* Hit the store for a few airplane snacks
* maybe stop at Target for those jeans I tried on
* Iron the boys suits
* Pack the hanging suitcase
* AHHH SHOES.. just remembered we havent packed any
* Re-weigh all bags with added shoes
* Clean up the last minute mess's around the house
* Upload camera software to laptop
* Pack all Disney paperwork
* Dont forget Disney Bible!
* Get return home transportation pick up.. ya opps forgot need to ask my friend if she can pick us up. If not mom may have to suck it up and drive to San Diego and do it...(she's not fond of my Tahoe or E's truck, but they are the only ones that will fit all of us and our luggage. lol)
* I think we can head to gma's now
* Once at gma's go to bed early cuz again I know I will be too excited to sleep or wake up knowing WE FORGOT SOMETHING AHHHHHH

Have a great cruise and make some awesome family memories!

Awww thanks and you have a great time with yours in PV!

Just popping in to wish you a wonderful, magical vacation! Hope it is everything you dreamed it would be ( and hoping you have no more unexpected hassles along the way!!)

Thank you... means that much closer to yours too ... which means mines almost over LOL

Have a safe trip, see you Saturday!!

WOOHOO PARTY ON!

 

[anc22]

Have a great trip. We leave today at 4:00. See you at the port! Can't wait

 

[MagicMe]

Have a safe trip and see you on Saturday!!!!

 

[meegster]

Can't wait for the trip report after!! Have a great time!

 

[Pluto 2]

have a great time

SEMPER FI

 

[anewmac]

Welp we made it safe and sound to the Country Inn & Suites Cocoa Beach.. a few bumps (not literally) no bruises. Ill be sure to update later.... now to catch up on Greys Anatomy Sorry Yall I have my priorites LOL

Ok Short version...
long plane ride, we almost missed our connecting flight, they lost 1 of our 4 bags, then they found it, E has surprized me by upgrading our car and our hotel room.....

TMRW: To infinity and beyond... Ok just over the bridge to the space center!