We're home. Mark literally took his suitcase out of my car, put it in his car, and drove to Cincinnati!
Originally the kids and I were going to go too, but we kind of bagged it. Personally, I just wanted to be home. The last day was rough as everyone was tired and getting that prehome grouchy thing going, but we survived.
Restaurant report:
Luau - food was o.k. ~ you definitely still pay for the entertainment!
Cali Grill was spectacular as always! Unfortunately Mark had gone to extreme measures to plan it during the fireworks and they didn't go that night. It stormed pretty good. I felt bad for him!
ESPN - Marshall took a shine to the wings so he and Mark went a lot as did John. Food is o.k. Service was TERRIBLE....
Spoodles - Mark and I "slipped" away and just did appetizers. Excellent food, but if you are not used to the spices, look out! My stomach was not happy with me!
The Wave went for drinks before Cali Grill. I kept smelling fish. The decor is so cool and the bartenders were fun.
Yakatori House Went twice.........a new favorite thanks to Bob and Lucy!
Rose and Crown Did the fast food and it was good and greasy!
Yak and Yetk I wasn't really impressed, but the cream cheese dessert things were good
50s Prime Time Cafe I still LOVE the pot roast. John and Mark raved about their fried chicken. We had a young server who was fun and very sarcastic! M&M were "afraid" of her!
Big River Brewery very average. Not really worth the price of the food.
The weather was weird. It was warmer and higher humidity in Indiana which we were thankful for, but the rain lingered at night. We did a lot of Extra Magic nights so that Mark particularly would be more comfortable. We did Illuminations twice and Fantasmic once. Never saw Spectromagic or Wishes because of the crazy weather. I saw the 3:00 MK parade but not the new DHS one.
The funny thing about this trip was how independent the kids are getting.
But, I noticed that I gain more weight than ever before!
I think it was because I wasn't burning up the parks as much following the kids around, so Mark and I would go off for a snack or a drink more often!
Watching Lucy talk to Mary Poppins on the phone was a definite trip highlight!
MP kept referring to her as "Miss Lucy"!! She also made note of the phone without a cord!
The people behind us were looking at us pretty strange!
I came unglued on some "visitors" at BB who insisted on laying down on OUR lounge chairs on top of MY KIDS clothing!
We had the hut to ourselves and went for coffee. Then we came back to find ourselves surrounded by them and our hut marked with those "dreaded flags"!
The positive is that they aren't usually in the parks at night and definitely not in the better restaurants.
Mallory tackled Summitt Plummett for the first time. The boys did it too but had before!
We visited the High Octane bar at DHS and our bartender is now gone. But, the margarita is still the best on property! I did have an Italian one for JoAnn too! M&M partook of the Mickey Bar in Lucy's honor as well.
I didn't ride a singe ride the whole trip.........probably could have but still haven't been cleared by the doctor. I just enjoyed the parks and shops!
JoAnn - I talked with Jack today and he is all worried about what you are going to do after the cruise. He thought you might want to change your flight so you might want to touch base with him. Lucy - he brought us pictures of his daughter who recently passed away. So sad......
He is such a sweetheart!
Glad to hear that Lynn is winding down...and she and Debi are getting close to their big PC Cruise!! I am sorry I couldn't be in on the Bill and Alice surprise, but hope you guys had a blast!
Later guys.....................
Jenny had called to say, "Happy Anniversary" to the Rents but I didn't hear the message until today. I have to share those greetings along to the special couple!
to all of you folks who offered your congrats /attended the 
goodvibes, called from somewhere, 
,but feel nothing cover's it... 
