Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 3

[princessesrule4]

Dawn - You're graduating Sturday - how exciting!!

Blueskies - I didn't see Kelly Ripa. We left Thursday night - not sure when she checked in?!

Amy - Can't believe you only have 6 weeks! I bet you're getting excited!

 

[NJPluto]

Robin: Enjoy your stay at the Grand. I know you will love it, but be warned it is hard to stay anywhere else after you have stayed at the GF.

Hi Maxie! Thanks for the kind words. I am getting more and more excited. DH is in a "this is our last trip for a while" kind of mood. He wants to go some place else for vacation. I'm hoping the GF works its magic on him and he agrees to another trip! Have a wonderful trip yourself!!!

Deb- I'd LOVE to do RPC but I'm with you on the holiday pricing. We've always done GV at the Poly and had fantastic views and it sounds like the same holds true for the GF. I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the packing I have to get done. DH told me I'm overpacking but I feel like I don't have enough stuff. Don't you hate that feeling that you're forgetting something? I can't shake it!!!

Robin

 

[Lives4Disney]

Morning, sunshines!!!

I took some snow pics for ya Marvel.....they are coming up NEXT!! So stop holding your breath.

Amy, that is great it's all going to be smooth sailing from here on.....(hopefully!) That is funny about the dress. At least they will have it done. My mom was working on mine (because the dress shop goofed up ) after the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding....she got it done. She is an awesome seamstress but has no time...she had to make time.

Deb, have a fun day running. I did that yesterday. Today I am HOME. Probably wrapping.......

Siobhan....I had my phone in the car....Zack borrowed the car and brought it in for me. I am cell phone deficient. Either I don't hear it, dont have it...don't get messages.....I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!! So so so so relieved!!!!! AND EXCITED!!! And I am so happy you are too!!!! Feel better quick!! I take Zycam. Or Cold Ease. They both work. I have never tried Airborne.

Wendy....I have to return your email.....yesterday got away from me FAST.

I heard Miley Cyrus...(Is that how it's spelled) was there at the GF last weekend!!!!! Jojo would have flipped her lid if she crossed her path. SHE LOVES HER. She loves all those Disney Channel kids.

TTYL!! Off to deal wtih getting some COLD WINTER pics up here....

Chan

 

[Lives4Disney]

Hi Maxie! Thanks for the kind words. I am getting more and more excited. DH is in a "this is our last trip for a while" kind of mood. He wants to go some place else for vacation. I'm hoping the GF works its magic on him and he agrees to another trip! Have a wonderful trip yourself!!!

Deb- I'd LOVE to do RPC but I'm with you on the holiday pricing. We've always done GV at the Poly and had fantastic views and it sounds like the same holds true for the GF. I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the packing I have to get done. DH told me I'm overpacking but I feel like I don't have enough stuff. Don't you hate that feeling that you're forgetting something? I can't shake it!!!

Robin

Robin, I ALWAYS have that feeling....that's why I am a notorious over packer. Last time - in October - I TRIED to pack light (I know there are nonbelievers out there on this board )...and I wound up forgetting too much stuff. Plus I packed the night before.....that didn't help....panic packing. But I always try and pack light......

Enjoy your stay!

Channing

 

[Lives4Disney]

WINTER PICTURES.....these were taking off my back deck - well really from my sliders.....at the start of the snow on Tuesday morning.....

I HAVE A BIRTHDAY GIRL TODAY!!!!!

These are from last year....but I thought they were cute considering I have a birthday girl and it shows her and Jojo as they are....best buddies.....

And then I have to wrap it up with a nice warm sunny day picture......

 

[irisbud]

Aww, Tatum looks like such a wonderful, loving dog! I bet your kids just love her to pieces and enjoy playing with her!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Aww, Tatum looks like such a wonderful, loving dog! I bet your kids just love her to pieces and enjoy playing with her!

OH we all do!! Tatum is just unbelievably incredible. I bought her when I was at a really low point and very depressed about Lucy losing her sight and she has been such a blessing in my life. I adore her. She is amazing & so loving and dear to me. These past 5 years have gone so fast.

Channing

 

[mandymommy4]

Amy~ How exciting that you get married in just 6 weeks! I would be a wreck! How funny about the dress, but like you said $40 is a lot less than implants! My dress fit me almost perfectly, well it was too long and had just a little room in the top but I got a VS bustier that was padded and it fit great. My girls actually got bigger before our wedding and I had to take the pads out of the bustier. DH was not complaining What cost me mega bucks was my bustle for my train, it was so long and the woman did a custom bustle.

Have I told you that I really wanted a Disney wedding? I am glad I got married in our church since we are still so active there and it was SOOO pretty at Christmas, but the Disney wedding was my little girl fairy tale dream wedding and still kinda is! I remember when they began building the wedding pavilion and told my daddy that i wanted to get married there. I am living through you so you better share tons of pics! I can't remember from your planning journal but where is your wedding gonna be? I want to do a vow renewal at Sunset point. I really like some of the Epcot locations. I have it all planned out I just need the mulah!

Oh, I am so excited for our Disney bride!

Gabby is great! I now understand that love for a pet that I use to think was so weird. She has bonded to me the most. She is a puppy and does puppy things but she is actually really good and is not stubborn. If she does not respond to no then the spray does it and she learns fast! Today has not been the best because it is horrible weather and she does not want to go out to go potty. She tinkled on the sun room floor next to the back door but that is the first time, no biggy to me. What is hard is Wiems need exercise or they chew. She gets to run first thing in the morn with DH then I take her and the kids out and I run her (and the kids) around in the back yard and two more times she gets exercised. She gets at least 3 hours physical exercise time with us. Her old owner told us she chewed bad and would destroy a tennis ball and pillows ect. She was locked up fro 12+ hours during the day and did not get the physical exercise at that home. She sleeps in her crate and stay in it while we are away and we put two of our old floor pillows in it for her and she has not torn them up yet. Today she has had no exercise so she is wanting to chew. Oh, remember how DS prayed for the perfect dog? Well, i guess Gabby is not it He is very scared of her and stays locked in his room pretty much the whole time she is out. I guess he is not use to a big dog. She get excited and wants to licked and jump around and that just freaks all the kids out. She is good about going in her crate when the kids have a meal or snacks but if she is out of it he goes to his room and shuts the door. I know he will come around so I am not worried.

She has done a few funny things, DD2 held her sippy cup up to her mouth and said drink and she tried. She LOVES empty water bottles she loves the noise they make when she bites them. She also loves ice, she will come running when she hears me getting ice and waits for some to fall!

Ok enough about our doggy! We have to leave her at my parents while we are away this weekend so I am not looking forward to that and the confusion it will cause her.

TTYL!

 

[mandymommy4]

If any of you have followed the news about the missing Orlando girl Caylee Anthony, they just broke in in TV and said they had found skeletal remains near her house. Such an sad story. I hope it is a animal or something.

 

[mandymommy4]

OH we all do!! Tatum is just unbelievably incredible. I bought her when I was at a really low point and very depressed about Lucy losing her sight and she has been such a blessing in my life. I adore her. She is amazing & so loving and dear to me. These past 5 years have gone so fast.

Channing

Happy Birthday Tatum!

I get it Chan! I would not have a week ago, but i get it now!

 

[NJPluto]

Robin, I ALWAYS have that feeling....that's why I am a notorious over packer. Last time - in October - I TRIED to pack light (I know there are nonbelievers out there on this board )...and I wound up forgetting too much stuff. Plus I packed the night before.....that didn't help....panic packing. But I always try and pack light......

Enjoy your stay!

Channing

Good morning Channing! I'm in TOTAL panic mode which is never good. I actually bought a separate suitcase for our toiletries and stuff (both babies are on daily nebulizer treatments-ugh). DH thinks I'm being ridiculous but we'll see how he feels when I'm ready for any situation that arises!! Then I can "I told you so!".

BTW, my older daughter loves your dog! She was standing over my shoulder the other night and went on and on about how cute she was. She desperately wants a dog but I'm not quite ready for one, especially with the babies. She'll really go nut when she sees the birthday photo!

 

[irisbud]

Mandy: Glad you're enjoying Gabby. I'm sure your son will learn to love her, it just might take some time. I always thought the love for a dog thing was odd too until I got Petey. Now it is totally normal for me as well.

We are getting married at Sea Breeze Point on the Boardwalk. I really wanted to do the WP, but it is $1000 more. With such a small wedding (and even smaller now, LOL) we couldn't justify it. I just wanted it because it is by the GF!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Mandy: Glad you're enjoying Gabby. I'm sure your son will learn to love her, it just might take some time. I always thought the love for a dog thing was odd too until I got Petey. Now it is totally normal for me as well.

We are getting married at Sea Breeze Point on the Boardwalk. I really wanted to do the WP, but it is $1000 more. With such a small wedding (and even smaller now, LOL) we couldn't justify it. I just wanted it because it is by the GF!

Amy, I think that's so much nicer for an intimate wedding....the WP is soo cold and sterile IMO. JMO! LOL I am sure it will be beautiful. We have seen them setting up for weddings there & it's LOVELY.

Channing

 

[Alicnwondrln]

If any of you have followed the news about the missing Orlando girl Caylee Anthony, they just broke in in TV and said they had found skeletal remains near her house. Such an sad story. I hope it is a animal or something.

I hope that it is her and she can be laid to rest and not some new child.
If it is her I think her grandparents deserve a smack, did you see them on larry king last night. They are idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[m&pForever]

Have I told you that I really wanted a Disney wedding? I am glad I got married in our church since we are still so active there and it was SOOO pretty at Christmas, but the Disney wedding was my little girl fairy tale dream wedding and still kinda is! I remember when they began building the wedding pavilion and told my daddy that i wanted to get married there. I am living through you so you better share tons of pics! I can't remember from your planning journal but where is your wedding gonna be? I want to do a vow renewal at Sunset point. I really like some of the Epcot locations. I have it all planned out I just need the mulah!

Keep those dreams and plans for a vow renewal going. We had one for our 10th anniversay at the wedding pavilion. I thought it was even better than our wedding!
The WP is so warm and inviting,doesn't everyone agree?

Oh, remember how DS prayed for the perfect dog? Well, i guess Gabby is not it He is very scared of her and stays locked in his room pretty much the whole time she is out. I guess he is not use to a big dog. She get excited and wants to licked and jump around and that just freaks all the kids out. TTYL!

all of my kids had to get used the big jumping licking dog. Cracks me up when she walks into the kids room and licks them awake.

Amy, I think that's so much nicer for an intimate wedding....the WP is soo cold and sterile IMO.
Channing

oh...






just pulling your leg, Chan.
The boardwalk was actually my second choice after the WP incase we didnt get it. But i knew that wasn't going to be a problem since ours was during the week.


And I love those snow pics...simply beautiful...look at those trees...i would love that view!! Thanks Chan!!

 

[mandymommy4]

Mandy: Glad you're enjoying Gabby. I'm sure your son will learn to love her, it just might take some time. I always thought the love for a dog thing was odd too until I got Petey. Now it is totally normal for me as well.

We are getting married at Sea Breeze Point on the Boardwalk. I really wanted to do the WP, but it is $1000 more. With such a small wedding (and even smaller now, LOL) we couldn't justify it. I just wanted it because it is by the GF!

is there a sunset point? mabey I am thinking of sea breeze point...... I thought i saw a location that was at the..... umm....... brady bunch motel that had the castle in the back ground? where ever that is i want that place!

I hope that it is her and she can be laid to rest and not some new child.
If it is her I think her grandparents deserve a smack, did you see them on larry king last night. They are idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well i was hoping it was a animal because all they said was remains but they have confirmed now it is a child. I agree about her grandparents..... My mom know someone that knows the grandmother and they are all a bunch of class acts acording to her. I hope they can lay her to rest to AND get teh evidence to out her killer on death row.....who ever it is!

Keep those dreams and plans for a vow renewal going. We had one for our 10th anniversay at the wedding pavilion. I thought it was even better than our wedding!


all of my kids had to get used the big jumping licking dog. Cracks me up when she walks into the kids room and licks them awake.

I will!

Our 10th is next year, so I am thinking our 15th. The kids will be 12,11,9,8 and they will all remember and understand why we are doing it! Who knows, by then a rich uncle could enter our lives and give us a few millions and i can blow some of it by renting out the MK!

Yeah right!

She has already tried and.......well....... it was not a good morning!

 

[irisbud]

is there a sunset point? mabey I am thinking of sea breeze point...... I thought i saw a location that was at the..... umm....... brady bunch motel that had the castle in the back ground? where ever that is i want that place!


Our 10th is next year, so I am thinking our 15th. The kids will be 12,11,9,8 and they will all remember and understand why we are doing it!

There is a sunset point, and it is by the dreaded Poly (that was for you, Channing ). I think your plan is a good one! There are a lot of really good Vow renewal stories on the weddings board.

On a sad note, I agree with Kelly and hope they can finally know what happened to that poor child, and that it is not another little one

 

[mickeynut1]

Hi Gals and M


I have been gone since 8:00 this morning and I'm wiped out . I managed to get a few more things while I was out but I still have just a couple more to get . I think I may head out tomorrow to wrap up and be done . Next week is DSs last week of school....I know that will fly by and we're doing Christmas at DH's parent's on Sunday the 21st.....so I want to be all done shopping by this weekend .

Chan.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TATUM . I love the winter pics . And Jo is so cute in the snow with Tatum . I also like the warm weather pic......makes me want spring/summer to get here even more .


Mandy......How sad about that little girl . When we were coming home from shopping the day after Thanksgiving there was an amber alert for a little girl on the signs over the expressway.......it just makes me sick to my stomach seeing/hearing things like that . I don't know what's wrong with people today .


Amy......I can't believe your wedding is almost here . I'm glad things are going smoothly for you . Have fun with all the last minute details and planning .


Robin......I ALWAYS overpack . DH tells me every trip that we're not taking so many clothes because we never wear half of them while we're there . I just know that if I don't pack something....that's the one thing I will want . I'd rather go and not wear half my stuff than not have enough or really want something I didn't bring .


I better get off here so I can get dinner going......TTYL .

Deb

 

[Lives4Disney]

Hi! I have been busy all day too.....but doing computer stuff. I feel like I haven't moved except to drive kids around.

That is terrible about that little girl in FL. Makes me sick.

Marvel...oops.....i am sure your vow renewal was lovely. *sorry* I read the bolded stuff and went....uh oh!!! Too late to edit!!!!!

Deb...wow..you were crazy on the go today. I had a couple days like that earlier this week....they are tiring. I think I have to have one like that tomorrow....

It was so cute...when Jojo got off the bus...Tater was at the door wagging and Jojo was singing "It's Tatum's birthday....".and they were both so wiggly and happy. I emailed the breeder some pics and let her know how precious Tater Tot is to us after 5 years & that she is still healthy and such a big puppy. She is my constant companion and buddy. (Tatum - not the breeder, haha)

Mandy...I am glad you are getting that puppy love. I have always had dogs & been a dog lover but I never had a Newfie. I saw a Lewis & Clark documentary and said I NEED ONE OF THOSE DOGS!!! And got myself one. And the rest is history. Hopefully Gabby will settle down. I didn't have much trouble with Tater like that...she is very mellow as her pics show. She is often just a big black furry rug. I think the spray bottle is a great idea for training.....people also do soda cans filled with thinks that clink...and use them the same way you do the sprayer...the noise scares the dog into shaping up.

ANYWAY.....ttyl...hopefully Siobhan is getting herself all packed up to go! Siobhan! Remember that sweater to tangle!!!!!

And Marvel...hopefully you and Mrs M remembered to buy some tangly sweaters when you shopped for new clothes. Can't stay at the GF without one....I heard EVERYBODY does it. LOL

Channing

 

[Alicnwondrln]

hey cheeseballs well shawno stayed home from school today again
so now he and anty were home again all day and sick and chris came home at 230 from CT after traveling all day and he didnt feel
My brother is here for the night cuz of all the bad weather up in NH and so its gonna be a long night........................
anyone got any wine