First Christmas Trip to Disney 12/07

[snowbell]

I don't know how I am only getting to this report now. but -- I am on board.
I am only on page one... I have lots to catch up on...lol

 

[snowbell]

oh yeah... I am all caught up now. You take some really amazing photos. Your family is beautiful. I feel your pain with your stomach issues... I had to be so careful on vacation... or everywhere for that matter....
Cannot wait to hear more.

 

[pjstevens]

I love that parade. (Okay, I love them all.) It was especially cute and colorful with all the Christmas stuff, too. The boys and I saw it in November, but the girls and I didn't see it in December. They were already doing the Christmas version in Nov., though, so I was happy.
Thanks for sharing the good pictures.

MeMom,
I love all of the parades and can't wait to go back to see ones that I missed this trip. I can never get enough. I'm still scrapping this trip and reliving it through all the pics. Have a great time on your upcoming trip.

Great pictures! I can't believe how sharp your pictures are. I would also love to enjoy my coffee in the morning while watching the animals but it probably won't happen for a long time. Especially since I don't drink coffee. I guess if the opportunity ever came up I could drink some O.J. Emily is sure that we should stay there some time. I don't think she quite gets the price difference between there and one of the All stars. I am hoping that in September (if there is free dining) we can go there to eat at Boma and then look around.

Sorry you weren't feeling well during the parade. Sometimes some things are just too yummy and you have to enjoy it even if there is a price.

Great update!

Kelly,

I love my pictures this time. I bought my camera back in May knowing we were going to be going to Disney more than once this year (due to dd doing the cp). I didn't make out as good with my August shots, but learned more from it and LOVED it for my last trip.

Yea, the kids never got the fact that it's a LOT more to stay at some other places and we've only done values (but my DS & DIL did do AK for their honeymoon/cruise). Still hoping that this year, somehow we'll get to stay at a deluxe.

oh yeah... I am all caught up now. You take some really amazing photos. Your family is beautiful. I feel your pain with your stomach issues... I had to be so careful on vacation... or everywhere for that matter....
Cannot wait to hear more.

Snowbell,

Thanks for joining. I've been following along with your report and can't wait to hear about the dream you won!!!

 

[scottny]

wow u have been busy the last few days. great updates.

 

[pjstevens]

wow u have been busy the last few days. great updates.

Scott, I see you are back from the world, can't wait to get over to catch up on your report.

 

[pjstevens]

Well, I haven't posted in a few days (like normal, I know) but this time, I've been a bit overwhelmed. On Saturday, our pug Abbey was diagnosed with diabetes (very sudden onset) and we have had to learn how to give her the insulin shots twice a day and moniter her sugar. So, I've been researching canine diabetes instead of playing on the dis boards. I hope to catch back up this weekend.

 

[mymainmouse]

Well, I haven't posted in a few days (like normal, I know) but this time, I've been a bit overwhelmed. On Saturday, our pug Abbey was diagnosed with diabetes (very sudden onset) and we have had to learn how to give her the insulin shots twice a day and moniter her sugar. So, I've been researching canine diabetes instead of playing on the dis boards. I hope to catch back up this weekend.

I am so sorry to hear about your pug Abbey. I hope it is all going well for you and her with the shots and the monitoring. It's hard when a pet is ill. Our pets can be like our children. I will say a prayer for her and for you guys too.

 

[pjstevens]

I am so sorry to hear about your pug Abbey. I hope it is all going well for you and her with the shots and the monitoring. It's hard when a pet is ill. Our pets can be like our children. I will say a prayer for her and for you guys too.

Kelly,

Thanks so much. We are adjusting. She really does not mind her shots, so that makes it a LOT easier. I never knew there was so much info out there on this though. I am overwhelmed with all of it, but getting an education in the meantime. I hope to post an update by this weekend. Thanks for your patience and your prayers.

 

[scottny]

Well, I haven't posted in a few days (like normal, I know) but this time, I've been a bit overwhelmed. On Saturday, our pug Abbey was diagnosed with diabetes (very sudden onset) and we have had to learn how to give her the insulin shots twice a day and moniter her sugar. So, I've been researching canine diabetes instead of playing on the dis boards. I hope to catch back up this weekend.

that is sad. I had to give a dog a shot once and it was not easy.

 

[snowbell]

I am sorry to hear about your pup. With the shots he should be ok though. My friends dog got diagnosed a couple years back and he is doing great!

 

[pjstevens]

that is sad. I had to give a dog a shot once and it was not easy.

Scott,

She's actually doing very well with the shots, they dont' seem to bother her, us more, but not her (they are very tiny needles). Loving your report.

I am sorry to hear about your pup. With the shots he should be ok though. My friends dog got diagnosed a couple years back and he is doing great!

Kerry,

I've been learning a lot this past week and this and know that our Abbey can live a long life if we take care of her. I am so jealous you are getting to go back so soon.

 

[scottny]

Scott,

She's actually doing very well with the shots, they dont' seem to bother her, us more, but not her (they are very tiny needles). Loving your report.

that is good for her. not so much you. thanks about the report.

 

[pjstevens]

Well, I am finally finding a little time to post an update. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t have any pics (maybe one) so it should be quick. Now that I just found out that webshots went down last night for maintenance , and non of my photos are showing, this will definitely be quick (with no pics).

After DH and I visited Animal Kingdom Lodge, we headed back to our resort. Boy, it’s getting fuzzy the longer it has been, so I better get this TR done! We had a reservation at Ohana’s but not until 9:30 pm. Now, we haven’t been there in a couple of years and we loved it last time, but had read some not very good reviews. I also had read that if you are eating late in the night, the service just isn’t as good. I didn’t want this to happen. We decided to go to the Boardwalk and try and get in the ESPN Club.

We headed on over to the Boardwalk (but we didn’t make time to go inside, now I say we have to go back to see how beautiful it is inside, especially at Christmas time). We headed down to ESPN and were fortunate to get a seat after just a couple minutes. I’ve heard if a good game is on, you can wait a LONG time for a seat. We have found that with six eating this trip, we haven’t had as many option getting ADR’s.

This was our first trip to ESPN and boy was it sooo worth it. You can make a meal on just the appetizers here. I’ll do my best to remember what we had, but will tell you we had sooo much food left over, it was sad. (this is one of the downfalls of being on the dining plan and no one wants to ‘share’).

Since there were six of us, we just picked some things to share (they need bigger table there)! We ordered the Macho Nachos (2), Sideline Fries, ESPN Dingers and Red Wings (2). We should of stopped there, but no, we went on to order meals!!!

Trying to remember what each person had. DS1 and I both had the Home Run Hot Dog. IT does not say it on the menu, but this is a huge hotdog. I only ate part of the hotdog (recall, I can’t do the bread well). I think DH had the Extreme Reuben Sandwich; DD had the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, DS2 probably had the Upper Deck Hot Roast Beef (without cheese) and DIL had the Angus Chuck Burger.

With the very many left overs, we weren’t going to have any desert, but DS1 LOVES ice cream and wanted to get the Sundae. Well, the rest of us decided to get our desserts to go (the best we could). No matter how sick you feel full from dinner, there always seems to be a little room for SOME dessert (not all of it).

We really enjoyed this one and probably will go back again on our next visit. Without the dining plan this would be a great place to eat, splitting an appetizer or an entrée.

Up next, our last day to visit the Magic Kingdom, a boat ride to Wilderness Lodge and another YUMMY meal!

 

[scottny]

great update. here is a pic for your update.

we had Spoodles one night and so I took pics of everything.

 

[pjstevens]

great update. here is a pic for your update.

we had Spoodles one night and so I took pics of everything.

Thanks Scott, that looks like the ONE photo I did take (but can't post).

 

[mymainmouse]

Patricia,
I am glad to hear that it is going pretty well with Abbey. Dogs are usually such good patients. Usually a lot better than people. My father-in-law has diabetes and is a terrible patient. He eats all the things he shouldn't and doesn't monitor his sugar very well at all. He gives my mother-in-law fits, but what can you do? He is an adult and knows better.

Great update!

 

[PrincessAlways]

I've never eaten at ESPN. Glad to know it's good. Maybe we'll give it a try! Thanks.

 

[pjstevens]

Patricia,
I am glad to hear that it is going pretty well with Abbey. Dogs are usually such good patients. Usually a lot better than people. My father-in-law has diabetes and is a terrible patient. He eats all the things he shouldn't and doesn't monitor his sugar very well at all. He gives my mother-in-law fits, but what can you do? He is an adult and knows better.

Great update!

Thanks Kelly. I know humans are stuborn when it comes to their health. I have a friend that is diabetic (use to work with her) and I can't tell you how many times we had to send her to the hospital due to extreme high or low blood sugar (via ambulance, caused she'd pass out). I have diabetes in my family tree (majorly) and keep an eye on it for myself and kids, but have been blessed that so far none of us has gotten it. But my poor dog did, that was amazing! lol. She's doing better each day. I hope to get started on day five later today.

 

[pjstevens]

I've never eaten at ESPN. Glad to know it's good. Maybe we'll give it a try! Thanks.

ESPN Club will definately be on our list for our next trip (especially if we aren't on the dining plan). YUMMY

 

[pjstevens]

Well webshots appears to be working again. I'll be working on an update this afternoon. Thanks if you are still hanging out here.