Family, Friends, & Celebrities- A MAGICAL Birthday TR!!! *UPDATE*8/27! Final thoughts

[that's nice]

Trust me. Every time I get to about my 4th jog in the C25K I tell myself that! Not that I want to, but hey, 42, doesn't feel like 25!!

32 doesn't feel like 25 either!!

 

[jordanyosh]

First Wendy and Derek come clean about losing Dylan at the Land and now you fess up about Juliana....Glad the outcome was happy.

Great character pix

I say you don't stick to the plan...

 

[that's nice]

First Wendy and Derek come clean about losing Dylan at the Land and now you fess up about Juliana....Glad the outcome was happy.

There has been a case of the 'missing kids' going around. Unfortunately, we caught it too.

Great character pix

Thanks!!!!!

I say you don't stick to the plan...

Only time will tell.

 

[tinkgurl]

Ugh, I do not like that feeling of losing your child! I am so glad you guys were able to find her quickly!

 

[KatMark]

Trust me. Every time I get to about my 4th jog in the C25K I tell myself that! Not that I want to, but hey, 42, doesn't feel like 25!!

32 doesn't feel like 25 either!!

And 52 feels absolutely nothing like 25. You guys are still babes!

 

[that's nice]

Ugh, I do not like that feeling of losing your child! I am so glad you guys were able to find her quickly!

It was a scary minute or 2... even with 2 pairs of eyes on her.

Keep watching that little guy of yours!

And 52 feels absolutely nothing like 25. You guys are still babes!

LOL

You are too funny!!! Didn't mean to make you 'feel' 52!!

 

[lbuzz52]

i don't like your rain foreshadowing- that is the one thing that scares me about a spring trip. Although the temps sound swesome

i liked your comment about the little person (please dont take that the wrong way) Maybe that would be a good game to entertain my husband- try to guess what the person inside the costume looks like.

 

[that's nice]

i don't like your rain foreshadowing- that is the one thing that scares me about a spring trip. Although the temps sound swesome

In 3 March trips we have had great weather.. this year started cool but turned out very nice! In 13 days it rained 2 days.. not too bad. You haven't seen any rain in my TR so it is going to come sometime...

i liked your comment about the little person (please dont take that the wrong way) Maybe that would be a good game to entertain my husband- try to guess what the person inside the costume looks like.

That could get interesting?

Ever wonder if the person inside smiles for pictures?

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Ever wonder if the person inside smiles for pictures?

I wonder that all the time. I'm sure they all do at first, then they probably move on to making faces.

 

[KatMark]

LOL

You are too funny!!! Didn't mean to make you 'feel' 52!!

Don't worry. "You didn't" make me 'feel 52' -- I feel older than that most days.

 

[that's nice]

I wonder that all the time. I'm sure they all do at first, then they probably move on to making faces.

LOL

Then when they are out with their friends they never have any pics of them smiling.

 

[that's nice]

Don't worry. "You didn't" make me 'feel 52' -- I feel older than that most days.

Awwww Kathy... I know what you need to feel younger... but I'm not going to bring that up right now.

Hmmm how 'bout getting a massage from your DH?

 

[KatMark]

Awwww Kathy... I know what you need to feel younger... but I'm not going to bring that up right now.

Hmmm how 'bout getting a massage from your DH?

You are too funny. No, massage from DH will not work. He has to be the worse "massager" in the world. That's why I pay the big bucks every three months to go see Edward to get my massage.

 

[that's nice]

You are too funny. No, massage from DH will not work. He has to be the worse "massager" in the world. That's why I pay the big bucks every three months to go see Edward to get my massage.

Well I hope Edward is available for you then!

 

[that's nice]

We finished up lunch and we had a plan. We would first start out and head over to see the Muppets. After a few potty breaks we were ready to walk into the show with hardly a wait.

I think everyone liked the show and my favorites are Statler & Waldorf. I love those guys! I still feel like the show needs to be updated though.. I think there is so much more that could be done with it.

Outside Muppets.

It was time for Dave & I to head over to see LMA. While we were going to the show, the girls were taking the kids to go shopping. I don't think there was too much money spent. (that I know of )

We got to the show just as it was starting.

I have never seen the show before and I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was really good. Dave is a car guy and he really liked it too.

A few shots from the show.

While we were watching the show the truth came out- Dave was feeling a little under the weather all morning and he was finally feeling better. (I doubt it was all the drinking last night... )

When it was over, I texted Mel and we were going to meet up at near TSM. Dave and I walked over there and the girls were no where to be found so Dave & I went and checked out One Man's Dream. We were about 1/2 way through when I got the 'Where are you?' text. We weren't able to finish the attraction but it was very interesting. I'd really like to go through and see the whole thing.

I found the girls with their newly purchased Mickey ears and Mickey lollipops.

We met at TSM because we were going to use our FPs but I think a lot of other people had the same idea after LMA because the FP line was so long. We figured we check out the VoLM but the line was 60 minutes. UGGG I wanted the kids to see the parade and we would definitely would of missed it as it was already past 2:30. We headed over to find a spot. We found a front row spot right on Hollywood Blvd.

We got everyone situated then Dave & I walked over to guest services. I wanted to buy my Tables in Wonderland card, get Juliana her birthday button, and have Dave get their first visit buttons. The CMs were very nice and the process went really fast.

We made it back right before the parade started. The kids were ready!!!

After a few minutes it started...

I think the kids were excited.. don't you?



I know many people do not like this parade but the fact that they get people involved, makes it really fun! The girls & kids went out and danced with the CMs.

Mr. Potato head was so funny!!! He kept coming over dancing in front of us. Then he kept wiggling his eyes at the girls.. we were all laughing.

Boo!

The kids loved the parade! When it was over we high-tailed it over to TSM! While in line I got a text from Maroo and she was in DHS! I told her we would meet up when we got off the ride.

Juliana ended up riding with me.

I had to help her a few times but she did really good. She got most of these points by herself! I didn't so so well this time.

After TSM, Dave & Branda wanted to see Indiana Jones. So we split up and headed toward ToT. We were going to meet up after the show and try to get out of the park by 6.

On the way to TOT we met Maroo and some special people. Maroo had her princess 1/2 medal on!!! She just completed her 1st marathon!!! I guess I should back up a bit.. who is Maroo? Mary (AKA Maroo) is a DISer who runs the WISH trip board here on the DIS. She does so much for Wish kids and their families that she truly is a celebrity!!!

Not only was Maroo there but 2 other DISer celebrities were there too- pipersmom, who was there with her daughter Piper- who was on her WISH trip and livndisney was there as well. It was really fun to meet them. We chatted for a few minutes and took some pictures. During the pictures, Piper was tickling everybody. It was really silly!

We said our goodbyes and Melody, Juliana & I headed over to ride ToT.

Up next.. the rest of our day & what time is it?????

 

[KatMark]

Well I hope Edward is available for you then!

Me too!

Love the update. I especially love the pictures of the kids dancing with the CM's in the parade.

 

[stopher1]

Oh fine! I sit there all day at work just waiting for an update & nothing! Then I leave to get to my DD's birthday party & you post an update. Sheesh, some people. Now reading your update will have to wait til later tonight...unless I hold off on going in to party... nah I guess yours has to wait. BUT something to look forward to tonight. Now if only Don were as motivated as you are Tim...

 

[FreezinRafiki]

I think everyone liked the show and my favorites are Statler & Waldorf. I love those guys! I still feel like the show needs to be updated though.. I think there is so much more that could be done with it.

How did you guys get tickets to this show, anyway?
We entered a contest - AND LOST!

I have never seen the show before and I didn't know what to expect. I thought it was really good. Dave is a car guy and he really liked it too.

Let's see...
Cars going fast. Check
Stuff blowing up. Check

Yup. Meet's my criteria for a good show.

While we were watching the show the truth came out- Dave was feeling a little under the weather all morning and he was finally feeling better. (I doubt it was all the drinking last night... )

Probably still mad that he lost all that money playing Monopoly.

I know many people do not like this parade but the fact that they get people involved, makes it really fun! The girls & kids went out and danced with the CMs.

To heck with those people. I love this parade!

On the way to TOT we met Maroo and some special people. Maroo had her princess 1/2 medal on!!! She just completed her 1st marathon!!! I guess I should back up a bit.. who is Maroo? Mary (AKA Maroo) is a DISer who runs the WISH trip board here on the DIS. She does so much for Wish kids and their families that she truly is a celebrity!!!

Not only was Maroo there but 2 other DISer celebrities were there too- pipersmom, who was there with her daughter Piper- who was on her WISH trip and livndisney was there as well. It was really fun to meet them. We chatted for a few minutes and took some pictures. During the pictures, Piper was tickling everybody. It was really silly!

Congratulations on the marathon, Maroo!

Not quite Chuck Norris caliber, but much better than a reality star. I'll keep my subscription to your TR going.

 

[my2disneyboys]

All caught up! Yikes that sounded pretty scary when you couldnt find your daughter in the playground! I am glad it only lasted two minutes!!

I heard that Muppets was closed or will be closed soon for a refurb! Don't know what the means though!

Looking forward to hearing more!!

 

[onelilspark]

I think that parade is definitely more of a kid's parade than for adults. Wayyyy to high energy for me!