Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's Off to Celebrate We Go!--LAST UPDATE!!! PG 62 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

[stacikristine]

First of all, what a wonderful end to your Doozie day!!!! Megan sharing her jewelry is priceless, and I can only imagine how wonderful it was to walk through an empty MK at night...

and secondly... CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is SO exciting that you all are going to Disneyland! My parents and siblings went a couple of years ago, and they loved it. It's not as wow as WDW, but they loved how they could see and do everything in 3 days! I'm sure you'll love it!

 

[moparop]

Yes I got your PM. I am so excited that Megan liked what I sent. It was more than my pleasure to put alittle magic in her day. She is a special little girl with special parents. I enjoy reading about your family and all the love you share. (reminds me of my family) I was blessed with a wonderful, loving husband and two amazing children.

BTW---I have grat news to share, if I can steal some space here. My daughter got engaged to her longtime boyfriend on New Year's Eve. WE are so excited and can't wait for the wedding. Tentative date June 11, 2011.

Enjoy your special angel and do all you can now. They grow up so fast.

Congrats!!! Enjoy all the exciting planning time!

 

[MegansMom]

I was gazing through trip reports as I am back in the planning mode and came across yours. I read it all this morning. What a great family plus you are from my home state of KY----go Wildcats!!!! (I hope you are a fan as this season has been great!). I live in southern Ohio now, about 30 minutes from Cincy.

We were at Disney the beginning of Sept and fall at Disney is absolutely beautiful. The Magic Kingdom was so beautifully deocorated. After reading your report, I definitely have to try a late dinner ressie. An almost empty MK at night looked wonderful!

Glad to hear your reviews of POFQ. I have wanted to stay there as I think we would enjoy. We love the New Orleans theme as that is one of our favorite towns to visit.

I loved reading about your Christmas activities. We did Southern Lights the week of Christmas. I take my DS7 Jeremy to the dentist in Lexington (I know it sounds crazy to drive over an hour to the dentist but the atmosphere is so worth it for him) and we did the lights after the appointment. It seemed like they had more than in years past. My son still loves trains so we spent a lot of time in the display. I am going to have to add the train ride in Lebanon to our list along with the Krohn Conservatory. I have never been to the Conservatory and it looks beautiful. My DH Tom grew up in Cincy and has been but we have never gone as a family.

Looking forward to your next update!

Erika

OMG Erika!!! We can't be that far from each other at all!!!! We are in the Northern KY area---right next to the "Cincy" airport!!!! (Hebron?!?! Have you heard of it???) WOW!!!! I love finding "neighbors" here on the boards!!! You will be surprised how many are in our area!!!!

Of course I am a HUGE UK fan!!!!! Tom and I "bleed blue" and always have!!!! They have been quite fun to watch this year, I hope the success only continues!

It seems that we just missed each other too this September at WDW too!!! If you like New Orleans, you will LOVE POFQ!!!! The carriage rides on those cobblestone paths just take you there immediately!!! You will definitely have to try it out sometime!!! You stayed at one of our favorites---CSR!!!! Did you enjoy it??

We surely did take advantage of everything around the area for the holidays.....and had SUCH a great time!!! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays too!!!!

Thanks for joining in, and stick around for more fun!!!!

First of all, what a wonderful end to your Doozie day!!!! Megan sharing her jewelry is priceless, and I can only imagine how wonderful it was to walk through an empty MK at night...

and secondly... CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is SO exciting that you all are going to Disneyland! My parents and siblings went a couple of years ago, and they loved it. It's not as wow as WDW, but they loved how they could see and do everything in 3 days! I'm sure you'll love it!

It was such a sweet memory!!! I can't wait to start planning for DL, but unfortunately since it is so foreign to me, I have no idea where to begin!!!!! Stay tuned for more details soon!

Congrats!!! Enjoy all the exciting planning time!

I will enjoy it.........once I figure out where to begin!!!!!!!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

OMG Erika!!! We can't be that far from each other at all!!!! We are in the Northern KY area---right next to the "Cincy" airport!!!! (Hebron?!?! Have you heard of it???) WOW!!!! I love finding "neighbors" here on the boards!!! You will be surprised how many are in our area!!!!

Of course I am a HUGE UK fan!!!!! Tom and I "bleed blue" and always have!!!! They have been quite fun to watch this year, I hope the success only continues!

It seems that we just missed each other too this September at WDW too!!! If you like New Orleans, you will LOVE POFQ!!!! The carriage rides on those cobblestone paths just take you there immediately!!! You will definitely have to try it out sometime!!! You stayed at one of our favorites---CSR!!!! Did you enjoy it??

I sent you a PM with some info. Check it out.

Jeremy and I loved CSR. The place is fabulous. Jeremy loved the pool and the entire atmosphere is wonderful. The rooms were amazing. Tom thought it was okay but he was also there with my mom as well ---yeah, it was that bad with the two of them. I think he would have enjoyed more if it was just us like the other trips to Disney. I was going to write a report on that trip but it never made it. I was afraid too many Diser's were on Tom Sawyer Island the day I had my meltdown with Tom and Mom . Let's just say, never again! She goes full throttle with no relaxation on vacation and that is not our style!

Our tentative plans now are to go back to Disney World for 10 days in November and stay Savanna View at Animal Kingdom Lodge. I am keeping my fingers crossed that happens and nothing major happens expense wise between now and then! We have been to Disney once each year over the past four years and Tom has finally gotten the bug. It always takes persuasion but this time he brought it up!

I look forward to your next update!

Erika

 

[praisehisname]

Love Megan's sundress, and that was great how she wanted to share glow jewelry with her new friend!

Empty Main Street at night! You always hear so much about seeing it empty in the morning, but night seems just as beautiful!

How exciting that you're going to DisneyLand! I was there for two 1/2 days in July 1987, so I really don't much about it. I'm sure it will be fun, though!

 

[MegansMom]

I sent you a PM with some info. Check it out.

Jeremy and I loved CSR. The place is fabulous. Jeremy loved the pool and the entire atmosphere is wonderful. The rooms were amazing. Tom thought it was okay but he was also there with my mom as well ---yeah, it was that bad with the two of them. I think he would have enjoyed more if it was just us like the other trips to Disney. I was going to write a report on that trip but it never made it. I was afraid too many Diser's were on Tom Sawyer Island the day I had my meltdown with Tom and Mom . Let's just say, never again! She goes full throttle with no relaxation on vacation and that is not our style!

Our tentative plans now are to go back to Disney World for 10 days in November and stay Savanna View at Animal Kingdom Lodge. I am keeping my fingers crossed that happens and nothing major happens expense wise between now and then! We have been to Disney once each year over the past four years and Tom has finally gotten the bug. It always takes persuasion but this time he brought it up!

I look forward to your next update!

Erika

We loved CSR too, and are dying to see how beautiful it looks now after they remodeled the rooms. We tried to get CSR this past trip, but they were booked with a convention! Bummer!!!!

I'm sorry Tom's enjoyment was a little doused by your Mom---I hope the two are okay!!!

Don't worry about the meltdown at TSI, we have all been there, done that......we like to call them, "DIVA Moments!" I am sure you had had about enough! I'm sure your next trip will be MUCH better!!! AKL Savannah view sounds wonderful!!!! Here's a little pixie dust that you can get a great discount at that time of the year!!!

Love Megan's sundress, and that was great how she wanted to share glow jewelry with her new friend!

Empty Main Street at night! You always hear so much about seeing it empty in the morning, but night seems just as beautiful!

How exciting that you're going to DisneyLand! I was there for two 1/2 days in July 1987, so I really don't much about it. I'm sure it will be fun, though!

Megan's sundress is adorable---she has three of them (and I think you will see them all in upcoming updates) that my mother made for her. The pink one she had on that night has princesses on it, then she has a teal one with Tinkerbell, and also a purple Tinkerbell one. They are SUPER easy to make, and she ADORES them!!!!! I think she has gotten SO much taller this winter though, that she might have to wear them as tops this summer!!!

I actually think I do like Main Street empty better at night......but they are both good!

Let's all keep our fingers crossed BIG TIME for our DL trip!!!!!! We have hit a few problems with scheduling, and I am concerned the trip might be in jeopardy now!!!! AAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not losing hope though, but we have hit a MAJOR road block!!!!

If this trip ends up not working out, I am going to HAVE to become quite creative with finding time for us to sneak back to WDW then, because I don't think Megan will be able to hold out with no Mickey this year!!!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Agghhh is right! Here's hoping that the Disneyland trip works itself out because I really want you to go!

 

[MegansMom]

Agghhh is right! Here's hoping that the Disneyland trip works itself out because I really want you to go!

ME TOO!!!!! Our problem right now is scheduling.....we are having a difficult time finding time when we can all go.....either work or other summer plans are conflicting!!! UGH! Now that we have Megs all pumped up to go to DL, telling her that we can't and won't be going to WDW ISN'T going to go over well........I hope Tom realizes that and starts figuring out a way for us to at least go back to WDW!!!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Jen, I've fallen behind....
What a sweet girl that Megan of yours sharing her glow necklaces!

What a terrific announcement! You have a couple of great trips ahead! Such fun!
I'm going back to read....

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh no, I just read the post about the scheduling problem, hope you get it worked out!

 

[lthiesfeld07]

I absolutely LOVE your TR's!!!! They are great and they make me want to go back to the World so bad!! I can't wait for your next one with Disneyland!!

 

[MegansMom]

Jen, I've fallen behind....
What a sweet girl that Megan of yours sharing her glow necklaces!

What a terrific announcement! You have a couple of great trips ahead! Such fun!
I'm going back to read....

You know I had a proud Mommy moment with that sweetie!!!

We are hoping to have a FUN summer!!!

Oh no, I just read the post about the scheduling problem, hope you get it worked out!

Well, I don't know if we will get the scheduling problem worked out, but that doesn't mean the trip is going to fall through.....

I absolutely LOVE your TR's!!!! They are great and they make me want to go back to the World so bad!! I can't wait for your next one with Disneyland!!

Oh thank you!!! I am glad you are enjoying it!!! I love writing them because it tides me over until I can get back there again!!! It brings back all those wonderful memories looking over all those fabulous pictures and remembering what we were doing!!!

I can't wait for that one too!!!!!








Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!! Sorry to be MIA over the weekend, but our schedule was very mixed up because Megan had two days off---Fri and Mon---for conferences and the MLK holiday. We were very fortunate too to have Tom home for that time period as well!!! SO we were busy, busy, busy!!!!

Megan's conference was good....her teacher says she is doing SO well!!! Such happy parents right now!!! We got to spend the majority of the weekend together...playing some of our favorite games, looking through a Disneyland book I checked out at a library, eating lots of good food, and I even took Megan on a little shopping trip to our beloved Gymboree!!! Yesterday we went to the second-run theater in our town, and saw The Christmas Carol....Megan's pick, and then went out for a great dinner. So all in all, my weekend was GREAT!

Tom and I even had a chance to go out on a date on Friday night, when Megan had "booked" herself for a stay at my Mom and Dad's!!! It was great to be able to go out for an adult dinner and have adult conversation--we talked about the trip to DL too!!!! AND, I think that we really will still be going!!!! Even though our timing is not working out with our friends right now, we are going to have them come in to visit around the 4th of July, BUT Tom, Megs, and myself are still going to go out West for a trip to DL and some other sites out there!!!! We haven't figured out dates yet, but will be doing that shortly.....summer will be here before we know it! Of course, I will be keeping you all updated!!!! The next update on the WDW trip will be coming along shortly too......just need to finish uploading some pictures!!!! Stay tuned----Hollywood Studios Here We COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

So glad you are still going to Disneyland ! That will be so much fun.

DH and I are finalizing our vacation tonight. We spent the weekend trying to figure out the cheapest way with possibly buying into DVC (ended up deciding against it). I am going to try and start my first pre-trip tonight so if I do, please join in for the fun!

Erika

 

[MegansMom]

YEAH.....Congrats on finalizing your vaca plans!!!! ALWAYS a good day when it involves doing that!!! Definitely let me know if you start the PTR!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh good, glad that you aren't going to disappoint that little girl!

 

[MegansMom]

I KNOW!!!! She woke up this morning when Tom was kissing her goodbye before he left for work, and she said, "Daddy, do you know what I was just dreaming about? Mickey's House!" And of course, smiled that sweet smile of hers.........I don't think Daddy can ever disappoint that face!!!!

 

[praisehisname]

I am so glad to hear that you DL trip is working out!

Denise

 

[MegansMom]

Here in our home, we have a little tradition in our family....it's not much...just a simple way to unwind at the end of the week------------FRIDAY FAMILY FUN DAY!!!!!!

That's right folks, we celebrate the end of each week in some FUN way or another. It doesn't have to be much....maybe going out for a pizza or going to our favorite Mexican place, but we always do something together that we deem FUN!!!!

While at Disney, Fridays are no different!!! Our very smart sweet pea announced as soon as she awoke on that Friday morning that, "Mommy, Daddy......it's FRIDAY FAMILY FUN DAY!!!!" So with that bit of knowledge in mind, we set out to do just that.....have as MUCH fun as possible on this day. And where might we be having fun you ask??!?!!?!?!?!?!?!


WHY at DHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH, SUPER FUN!!!!!

We were all dressed and out to the bus by 8:30, and then to DHS by the time the opening show began. Once the pent up "animals" were let free to make the mad dash to the ride of their choice, we all headed back to the back of the park----Tom ran with the herd to TSM to snag a FP, and Megs and I waited for him in front of the Great Movie Ride!

Megan posing with a "Pretty Doggy" (no, I did not correct her ) while we waited for Daddy to return.

We were expecting Tom to be gone for a bit...but in a matter of seconds he returned!!!!












BUT......................not with FPs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He said there was a ridiculous line, and a CM was informing them that they would have to wait an hour just to get their FP ticket. Tom didn't really think that would be the case, so he smartly came to meet us, and said he would go back and try again once we left GMR. Sounded good to me, so on we went into this classic ride!

OF COURSE, we had to stop at one of our favorite stops along the way.....Mary Poppins' Carousel Horse!!!!!! (How could we NOT!!!)

We then walked right on to the ride......HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!!!! We once again had the gangster scene, but enjoyed the ride nevertheless!

So after our jaunt through the history of Hollywood, Tom once again went to obtain a FP for TSM....................and this time (no line mind you) we were SUCCESSFUL!!!!!

Since we were over in the Animation Courtyard area, we decided to take in the VofLM next at the 10am-ish showing. We loved it as always!

As we were leaving that theater, we walked right out and right into the Playhouse Disney theater for its' 10:30am show!

Megan was excited as always!

She danced and sang SO much but didn't "like it" when I took pictures!!!

BUT, I still tried to sneak them in when I could!!!

As we were leaving the Playhouse Disney show, we heard a commotion coming from underneath the Hat. What was it?!?!?!

Well, in the spirit of FRIDAY FAMILY FUN DAY, we decided to head over and see what all the commotion was about...have a little fun, eh?????

The 11am HSM Show!!!! Boy did we have one excited five year old!!!! She got so excited she squealed!!!!!

This was the first time we have watched this show, and I am glad we took the time to do so.....it was SO much fun!!! Megan LOVED the show, but didn't want to go up and dance with the dancers when one tried to pull her into the show....so she just danced and swayed on the sidewalk with Mom and Dad instead!

After that little bit of FUN, we continued on to our original destination---the 11:30am Beauty and the Beast show!

Once again, Megs was in awe....she loves this show so much, and SO DO I!!!

After the show ended happily ever after, we all realized we were SO hungry!!!! We didn't really have a place we wanted to go for lunch, so while we headed over to the other side of the park, we stopped for lunch at the ABC Commissary since it was on our way. IT WAS SO CROWDED!!!! BUT, we were too hungry to continue to look for anything else. The food wasn't bad---but I honestly can't even remember what we had and didn't write it down.....so it must not have been too memorable!!!!


After our lunch, we were ready to head back out for a LOT more fun!!!! So far, our day had been nothing but fun........but would the FRIDAY FAMILY FUN DAY continue to be fun!?!?!?!?!?!?

I guess you will just have to stay tuned for the next update to find out!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Don't you wish that every Friday Family Fun Day included a jaunt to Disney? Looks like this particular Friday was off to a great start with the GMR, Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. I have to agree with you that the ABC Commissary is less than memorable -- sadly, it wasn't always like that. I am surprised you didn't head to Pizza Planet. Can't wait to see what the rest of your day holds!

 

[MeMom]

Mary Poppins, High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast - a very fun family day so far.

I'm with you on the Friday fun. I give my kids one assignment every weekend. Their homework is Family, Friends, and Fun! We work all week, and weekends are for play. That goes for me and for them. Although I often have to do some schoolwork on weekends, I try to do so only when no one is here and it is not interfering with anything else. I hope you will continue your fun nights for a long, long time!!!

I'm with CP, too - I'd take fun in WDW every Friday!

It is crazy how long the Toy Story Midway Mania Fastpass line gets so quickly!