Happy Birthday Bill – The 3 Day B'day Extravaganza *New 7/8 Now it's time to say bye*

That is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!:banana:

Thanks, I think it is too. He was up most of the day yesterday and we went out on our balcony and watched the city's fireworks. It was horrible compared to Disney, but then again they have a wee bit more money to spend on them :rotfl:.


Tracy, So glad to hear that Bill did great with the surgery! :banana: Embarrased to admit that I completly forgot about it!:guilty: Give him a big hug from Ed!!! :hug:

I`m glad you stayed during the rain. We liked the Tiki Birds! it was cute, but then again it was pouring when we went in also..I think you stayed longer! popcorn::

Ed, its ok, he said to give you a hug back :hug:. I am glad we did go to the Tiki Birds at least once. Make sure to check out the next installment, I gave you a shout out :lmao:.


Looks like a great afternoon in the Magic Kingdom even with the rain! We spent a morning at MK in the pouring rain once and had a blast. We were drenched but the park was empty and we made the best of it.

Glad to hear how well Bill is doing. I hope you both have a fabulous 4th of July!!

Why not make the best of it, you are in Disney!! Thank you so much, I hope you had a great 4th too.

Glad Bill is doing well and not a ton of meds....:thumbsup2

God answers prayer for sure.

Glad you got to ride HM....

Yes, the Enchanted Tiki Room........I usually skip this attraction, but isn't good to see everything once just so you can give an opinion when someone asks?

Hope you're having a great 4th Tracy and Bill!!!!

Bill is doing great. Yes, God does, we are very blessed. I am glad we rode HM too, we will be riding it again. There wasn't hardly anyone in the queue that day, I should have asked it we could ride again. I hope you had a great 4th.
 
A hurricane would have to come through to get us to leave. We exited Haunted Mansion and it was just sprinkling. It was Fantasyland time, where to go now? I want to hear “It’s a Small World After All” 5000 times, yes I do. It was a walk on again. Thank you rain. Bill and I thought it was cute. Why did I take many pictures here? Please explain it to me?

Wheelchair accessible Small World Boat:

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I will only torture you with a couple of the billion pictures I took while on the ride:

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Look Ed, a chicken, I took that just for you!!

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We then watched Donald Duck mess up Mickey’s Philharmagic. We always try to see this show, we think it is so cute and I love watching people reach out trying to touch the characters. Next up – Pooh!! We decided to walk by the castle first, by the time we got over by Winnie I remembered we were close to Ariel’s Grotto. Bill needed to see her too, I had a scrapbook page with Ariel and needed some pics. I like the spongy flooring they have over there, it was fun to walk across.

The character handler CM that was at the back of the line wished Bill a Happy Birthday. Ariel would only be there for about 30 more minutes, but the line didn’t look too long and it was moving. So we went in line, we were there about 3 minutes when the handler came over to us and said “follow me”. We looked at the other people around us thinking she was talking to them. She giggled and said “no, you two”. We looked back at her, she said “you aren’t in trouble, follow me”. I told her we had no problem waiting in line and she said “let me do this for you”. She opened a gate and we went with her. She took us though the part where the kids play in the water and we ended up at the exit for Ariel’s Grotto.

So Bill got to meet Ariel, she told him to take care of his princess, and I took pictures.

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(I just realized on the trip no one thought I was his mom or his caregiver, I have moved up to "his princess" status - YAY!!)

I felt bad about them pulling us from the line. The handler assured me everyone that was in line was going to see Ariel before she left for the day. Now it was time for Winnie the Pooh, I had read that they had an accessible ride vehicle. We got there and the ride was broken down, no Pooh for us!!

We walked through the castle and I took pictures of the murals. I wonder how long it took them to do that? It was beautiful and I want to go back there and spend more time just staring at them.

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We decided to find a quiet place and call Bill’s dad for Father’s Day. We went to the benches right outside the first aid station.

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It was time to go to Tomorrowland. We wanted to do Buzz Lightyear, it was only a 20 minute wait (I really think it was shorter than that). We went to get in line and the CM told us to go through the Fast Pass lane to get to the wheelchair loading. There was no one in the FP lane and in a minute we were at the front of the line. I took off Bill’s tray and his foot rests, but it was still a tight fit. His joystick was the problem, but they squished him in there, lol. We had fun again, laughing and trying to hit the targets, we are both horrible at it, but that doesn’t matter. The ride was over and the CM said, “no one is waiting for the WC car, do you want to do again?” YES, we said. We didn’t do any better that time, we admit it we are awful at it. We talk too much and giggle to much to be serious about scoring.

It was almost 9pm at this point and we went to get our Extra Magic Hours bracelets, then we went to Cosmic Ray’s. Bill got chicken strips and I got a grilled chicken sandwich, can you believe I didn’t take a picture :sad2: ? Me either. We stopped by Star Traders to get some stamps and then made our way to Main Street to see Wishes. I could watch this every night and never get sick of it. I love this show. One of my favorite parts is to see the kids pointing and saying “Tinkerbell” when she is flying out of the castle. Here is my attempt at taking fireworks pictures.

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This one is my favorite:

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We made our way through the crowd to Liberty Square to get ready for the second Spectromagic of the night. We were the only ones in that wheelchair section until about 5 minutes before the parade. This is one of Bill’s favorite things at MK.

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Doesn't Bill look scared that the Big Bad Wolf might eat him?? Did I try to protect my man? Heck no, I had to take a picture!

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Mary Poppins telling Bill Happy Birthday:

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I tried to get one last picture of the castle:

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We decided that we had done enough this day. On the way out I saw this bus:

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I had never seen this before, have you? Sorry the pictures is blurry, but I just was surprised to see it.

We made our way back to the Pop bus area. There weren’t too many people there and we were on a bus in no time. We felt so sad, the trip was much too short.


Next installment…Leaving our happy place
 
Tracy, awesome installment! The one thing we didn't get to do on our last trip (first trip for the kids) was the parades/fireworks. I can't wait to go again and see them! My younger daughter and I rode that double decker bus up to the castle one day...I remember the cool horn and a very cheerful driver that said hello to everyone! Thanks for bringing back that memory!

Jen
 
Tracy - another wonderful installment! You certainly are Bill's princess! You two are just so great together. I sure hope I can meet you both in October. Are you still staying at POP?

Can you belive I've never seen Wishes? Another thing for my must do list.

Love the Spectro pictures - that is one of my favorite things in all of the world. I always get teary eyed during that parade.

Great update - sad to know your trip is almost over. :sad2:
 

Tracy, awesome installment! The one thing we didn't get to do on our last trip (first trip for the kids) was the parades/fireworks. I can't wait to go again and see them! My younger daughter and I rode that double decker bus up to the castle one day...I remember the cool horn and a very cheerful driver that said hello to everyone! Thanks for bringing back that memory!

Jen

Thanks!! You will love the parades/fireworks, there is just so much to see, it can be a little overwhelming. That is great that you got to ride that bus, I am so happy I could help bring back that memory for you.

Tracy - another wonderful installment! You certainly are Bill's princess! You two are just so great together. I sure hope I can meet you both in October. Are you still staying at POP?

Can you belive I've never seen Wishes? Another thing for my must do list.

Love the Spectro pictures - that is one of my favorite things in all of the world. I always get teary eyed during that parade.

Great update - sad to know your trip is almost over. :sad2:

Thanks Michelle!! I hope we can meet you too, we will be at Pop October 18th - 27th. You must see Wishes, between the music, Jiminy Cricket talking, and the fireworks I get all misty eyed and get goosebumps. The first time I saw it tears came down my cheeks. I couldn't believe my reaction. I guess it was because it made it real to me that I was actually there. I love Wishes :love:.
 
The mojo was good that day!!!! well, except for Pooh....:sad1:

Your nighttime castle pix with the fireworks came out awesome!!!

Thank you for sparing us the Small World Pictures, but I wouldn't have minded seeing them all.....So post away...:thumbsup2

It sounds like you had a great trip!!!!

And not being his mother or caregiver may mean it's time to get married.....:rolleyes1
 
Great installment! Sounds like a little rain made for a great evening at Magic Kingdom. I love your fireworks pictures. I'm going to practice taking fireworks pictures tonight. A town closeby is having their Fireman's Carnival this weekend, and are doing their fireworks tonight. I've never taken pictures of fireworks, and my camera (a Canon Powershot S2) has a special setting for fireworks.
 
YAY! :yay: More trip report!!

Love your castle pictures...they're beautiful!


Glad to hear Bill is doing so well...continues prayers for his reovery! :)
 
The mojo was good that day!!!! well, except for Pooh....:sad1:

Your nighttime castle pix with the fireworks came out awesome!!!

Thank you for sparing us the Small World Pictures, but I wouldn't have minded seeing them all.....So post away...:thumbsup2

It sounds like you had a great trip!!!!

And not being his mother or caregiver may mean it's time to get married.....:rolleyes1

The mojo was fantastic, but I knew at some point it would have to slow down :rotfl:. The fireworks pix came out better than I thought they would. We had a fantastic trip.

As for the married part, it would mess up any medical benefits he is currently receiving. So for right now we are content being like one of Bill's fave rockers Gene Simmons - "happily unmarried".

Great installment! Sounds like a little rain made for a great evening at Magic Kingdom. I love your fireworks pictures. I'm going to practice taking fireworks pictures tonight. A town closeby is having their Fireman's Carnival this weekend, and are doing their fireworks tonight. I've never taken pictures of fireworks, and my camera (a Canon Powershot S2) has a special setting for fireworks.

Thanks Darla, have fun practicing your pictures. I kept changing the settings on my camera. When we go in October, I am promising myself to put the camera up during Wishes and just enjoy it this time.

YAY! :yay: More trip report!!

Love your castle pictures...they're beautiful!


Glad to hear Bill is doing so well...continues prayers for his reovery! :)

Thank you, I could take pictures of the castle all day long :rotfl2:. Thank you for the prayers.
 
I loved the sentance about being Bill's Princess, I think it suits you :goodvibes
 
Thanks for the shout out Tracy!! Bills hug was great!! Tell him thanks! ;)
I already replied to this installment elsewhere! :goodvibes maybe I`ll do every other...:lmao:
 
I thought I already posted, but it doesn't seem to be here...

Great updates! I love the tile mosaics under the castle - I've never had a chance to look at them before my April trip.

Bill - Glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are feeling pretty good. :goodvibes
 
I am glad Bill did so well with his surgery. I was away all weekend and just got caught up on your Trippie! Looks like a great day in MK and I love the picture of Bill and the Big Bad Wolf. You pictures of the fireworks came out good.

Hope you had a great 4th!
 
Great pictures and installment. Glad he's doing well! Is it just me, or does Bill's "wild thing" arm look like it's trying to behave around Ariel. :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1
 
Hey Tracy. Somehow I lost your link to your PTR and the link to this in your siggie was just bringing me back to your other TR so I searched your name and VOILA!!! I'm here!!!

I know this makes both you and Bill so happy that you just jumped for joy and Bill cut some wheelies for me!!!:thumbsup2 Thank you Bill I know you got our back!!!:rotfl:

I've missed ya'll and been wondering how ya'll were! I am so glad I am finally back online and catch up!!!

I thought of Bill and his post to me that time about how his parents helped him do things e wanted as he grew up and we are so excited. We found Braeton a twist car for his Birthday. He wants to ride a bike so bad but he cannot pedal believe me we have tried a gazillion ways and things. Anyway it's a car that doesn't use pedals or a motor you twist the steering wheel right left, right, left and it goes! It's just awesome and it helps work on his Balance. It holds up to over 200 lbs so Yep I have crawled up on it and down the street I went. My knees were up to my chin but it was SOOOO fun! Anyway Braeton is so proud of his car bike as he calls it!

I have just started reading this but I will catch up. Bill looks great and the pics of him at the car wash had me cracking up!!! I will NOT let Braeton see that or he will really want to try it!!
Tracy you look great! I saw your pic at the end of your PTR!! Way to Go!! Although you were beautifull before, I am so glad that you are happy and feeling good!!:hug:
Sorry to take over, it's just been so long since I got to catch up with you guys!! I think of ya'll lots and I am going to try to catch up tonight because I have got to see if Bill has had his surgery yet or not. I can't remember the dates!!
TTYL!:goodvibes
 
I loved the sentance about being Bill's Princess, I think it suits you :goodvibes

Hi Jo, thank you, it made me all smiles and giggles when she said it :rotfl:.


Thanks for the shout out Tracy!! Bills hug was great!! Tell him thanks! ;)
I already replied to this installment elsewhere! :goodvibes maybe I`ll do every other...:lmao:

Hi, I saw that chicken and said "I have to take a picture for Ed". Bill said your welcome. Thanks for replying both places :goodvibes.

I thought I already posted, but it doesn't seem to be here...

Great updates! I love the tile mosaics under the castle - I've never had a chance to look at them before my April trip.

Bill - Glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are feeling pretty good. :goodvibes

Hi Amy, I love mosaics too. Bill is feeling wonderful, he is going back to work tomorrow.

I am glad Bill did so well with his surgery. I was away all weekend and just got caught up on your Trippie! Looks like a great day in MK and I love the picture of Bill and the Big Bad Wolf. You pictures of the fireworks came out good.

Hope you had a great 4th!

I love the interaction he gets at Spectro. I am really trying to get better with the pictures.


Great pictures and installment. Glad he's doing well! Is it just me, or does Bill's "wild thing" arm look like it's trying to behave around Ariel. :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Hi Hedy, you are so right about Bill's arm, he usually tries to keep it under control around the characters :rotfl2:.
 
Hey Tracy. Somehow I lost your link to your PTR and the link to this in your siggie was just bringing me back to your other TR so I searched your name and VOILA!!! I'm here!!!

I know this makes both you and Bill so happy that you just jumped for joy and Bill cut some wheelies for me!!!:thumbsup2 Thank you Bill I know you got our back!!!:rotfl:

I've missed ya'll and been wondering how ya'll were! I am so glad I am finally back online and catch up!!!

I thought of Bill and his post to me that time about how his parents helped him do things e wanted as he grew up and we are so excited. We found Braeton a twist car for his Birthday. He wants to ride a bike so bad but he cannot pedal believe me we have tried a gazillion ways and things. Anyway it's a car that doesn't use pedals or a motor you twist the steering wheel right left, right, left and it goes! It's just awesome and it helps work on his Balance. It holds up to over 200 lbs so Yep I have crawled up on it and down the street I went. My knees were up to my chin but it was SOOOO fun! Anyway Braeton is so proud of his car bike as he calls it!

I have just started reading this but I will catch up. Bill looks great and the pics of him at the car wash had me cracking up!!! I will NOT let Braeton see that or he will really want to try it!!
Tracy you look great! I saw your pic at the end of your PTR!! Way to Go!! Although you were beautifull before, I am so glad that you are happy and feeling good!!:hug:
Sorry to take over, it's just been so long since I got to catch up with you guys!! I think of ya'll lots and I am going to try to catch up tonight because I have got to see if Bill has had his surgery yet or not. I can't remember the dates!!
TTYL!:goodvibes

LEELEE!!!:hug: I am so happy to see you :yay:. You and your family are in my thoughts daily. Thank you so much for telling me about the link, I didn't know it was messed up. I think I have it fixed now that the TR is almost over :lmao:.

I have never heard of twist cars before. I am so happy Braeton has that. Please post a pic of it here or on your TR, I would love to see it.

Thanks for the compliments. I am really trying. You didn't take over, I love hearing from you.
 
We were up at 9am, packed and out the door by 10:30am. We went to the food court, Bill wanted pancakes with topping, sorry I cut them up before taking the picture:

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I got a yogurt parfait and a fruit cup.

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I was not fond of the yogurt parfait at all, so I just ate the fruit cup. It was as great as the first one. We are sitting there and Bill says, “I think we can swing coming back to Super Soap Weekend, can you see how much a room only is?” I looked at him like his was nuts for about 10 seconds then I was getting the phone out of the backpack. Disney is my crack, I admit it. So 17 days after we get back from our October trip we scheduled Disney again for 5 days 4 nights. Only 3 nights were available for the bounce back so we will be adding one more day. The November trip would not have the dining. We would do counter services and one or two table services thrown in there. So in 2 days I booked two trips.

Yes, we are crazy, no we aren’t going to change.

We decided to go wait outside for our Magical Express bus, someone was getting flowers:

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A bus arrived promptly at 12:45pm, one of the Cruise busses:

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The driver said he wasn’t informed he had a special needs passenger. It was noted on our reservation, I don’t know why he didn’t know it. It took him 15 minutes to load Bill.

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We got to MCO and the security line went fast, they let me go with Bill through the process. When we went to check the wheelchair, we were told our 3:55 flight was delayed until 4:10pm. Not a big deal at all. We got Bill’s gummy bears and went to sit down. We got to see a huge thunderstorm come through and 4:10 came and went. Our plane was coming from Rhode Island and got diverted to Jacksonville, FL.

It was before 3:30pm and it looked like this. Where is the Florida sunshine?

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It finally showed up and we took off at 6:10pm. It was an uneventful flight, we slept though most of it. It was really easy finding baggage claim in Nashville and we even found the van on the first try. It was also very easy to get out of the airport parking lot and on our way. We got home around 11pm. We both got on the computer, LOL and then went to bed.

I took Bill to work at 9am and picked up Ace at 9:30am. He was wiggling so much they couldn’t get the collar on him, I had to do it. We got home he grabbed a toy played with it for about 10 minutes then did this:

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Then he sighed, moaned, and changed positions:

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There was a ton of dog hair on the couch when I took that picture wasn't there? Please excuse it. He is a shedder no matter what we do, we love him so we put up with it.

We were back in Illinois and life went on, just counting the days until we are “home” again. For the record right now it is 101
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Epilogue:


We decided not to keep the November trip. There was a little thing called “family obligations” to consider and my sanity too. So we are going back in March for ESPN weekend and then SWW again
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. Am I trying to make myself completely sick of DHS or what?


Bill’s parents have spent almost a year and a ton of money building their vacation/rental home and his Mom is chomping at the bit to have us come there. They have even installed an elevator so that Bill can go between the two floors without having to go outside an up the sidewalk. Here is a picture of what it looked like so far in May:

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It was decided when they were here for Bill’s surgery that we would go to Sevierville, TN in either August or September. They also want us there for Christmas. This means right now we have scheduled:
  • August 31st : WWE wrestling Super Show (Ugh, what I do for my man) staying the night up in St. Louis
  • August or September: Visiting his parents at their vacation home in Tennessee
  • October 17th – 27th: The 17th is to stay all night to take the first flight out of St. Louis to go to DISNEY WORLD for Ip-Dip and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
  • December (not sure of the date yet): Visiting his parents at their vacation home in Tennessee for Christmas for a week probably
Each one of these trips require our sweet little Acey to be boarded, they need a frequent boarder plan, we could sure use it this fall. I don’t know about any of you, but we don’t have money trees here, so unless:
  • The price of gas went down
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  • I won the lottery (which I never play)
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  • Disney released some amazing room/dining and/or AP codes
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  • OR a miracle happened
We had to let the November trip go. The plans had to change. No matter what we will be at Disney in October using those wonderful AP’s. We are currently working on a friend to get her to go with us. She has never been to Disney, really wants to go and she could help me transfer Bill onto rides that I couldn’t transfer him on myself. We will see. She has confirmed as of today that she is going. I have redone all the ADR’s so she better go or I will have a heart attack.

Thank you all one last time for reading my crazy ramblings. Until we meet again take care.

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