ShannonMB
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Oh, am I getting excited for our Nov trip!!!! I figured I might as well start a PTR, even if no one reads it (more fun when people do!). I might as well get my thoughts organized on my beloved DISboards!!!!
So this will be Lily (my darling DD 8) and my 3rd trip since our first big family blowout in Oct, 2007. Safe to say we are addicted to Disney, and I plan to make it there as much as possible while she still wants to go with me! Hopefully that will be for MANY years to come.
The cast has changed over the course of our trips. This time, here's who we'll be:
Shannon (me!) -- 38 year old NICU nurse who is truly just over the moon about Disney. I literally think about it every day and probably spend a *little* too much time on the boards.
For instance, I could be 
right now, but this is more fun! Never tied the knot, but may as well be married to Darren, who I just refer to as DH on the boards. He went with us on our first visit and hasn't recovered emotionally from the chafing and blisters yet. Also, kept asking "Where are the BIG rides". So he may get another chance to go next year. I repeat, MAY.
Lily -- 8 year old 3rd grade team dancer who LOVES going to Disney! I usually am the one to bring it up in daily conversation; nevertheless, she can't WAIT to go, and is looking at stepping up the rides this time. She is a ride chicken, but has agreed to try Goofy's Barnstormer this trip
, along with Test Track and Maelstrom. When I ask why she is frightened to ride something 2 year olds enjoy, she says it's my fault for not getting her on any rides till she was 6!!! She may have a point, so it's my mission in life to make up for that! She does love Haunted Mansion, Snow White's Scary Adventure, etc, just not rides with "drops".
Janie -- My aunt, but very close in age. No kids of her own, but she is basically Lily's second mom. She has been totally involved in raising Lily since being in the delivery room when she was born. Signed her up for her first dance lessons, even bought her last house with our location in mind. Picks her up from after-school care several days a week, and keeps her overnight ALL THE TIME. Spoils her ROTTEN (her own cell phone, computer, cute clothes and accessories, bought her Miley Cyrus ticket when Lil and I went last week). Works full time in Telecom, and REALLY needs a Disney fix. Her last vaca was a cruise (NOT Disney) in March, I think. She was on our first family blowout trip in 2007!
Okay, I can't wait to introduce the rest, but I have to get Lily to dance...So till next time!
So this will be Lily (my darling DD 8) and my 3rd trip since our first big family blowout in Oct, 2007. Safe to say we are addicted to Disney, and I plan to make it there as much as possible while she still wants to go with me! Hopefully that will be for MANY years to come.
The cast has changed over the course of our trips. This time, here's who we'll be:
Shannon (me!) -- 38 year old NICU nurse who is truly just over the moon about Disney. I literally think about it every day and probably spend a *little* too much time on the boards.
For instance, I could be right now, but this is more fun! Never tied the knot, but may as well be married to Darren, who I just refer to as DH on the boards. He went with us on our first visit and hasn't recovered emotionally from the chafing and blisters yet. Also, kept asking "Where are the BIG rides". So he may get another chance to go next year. I repeat, MAY. Lily -- 8 year old 3rd grade team dancer who LOVES going to Disney! I usually am the one to bring it up in daily conversation; nevertheless, she can't WAIT to go, and is looking at stepping up the rides this time. She is a ride chicken, but has agreed to try Goofy's Barnstormer this trip
, along with Test Track and Maelstrom. When I ask why she is frightened to ride something 2 year olds enjoy, she says it's my fault for not getting her on any rides till she was 6!!! She may have a point, so it's my mission in life to make up for that! She does love Haunted Mansion, Snow White's Scary Adventure, etc, just not rides with "drops". Janie -- My aunt, but very close in age. No kids of her own, but she is basically Lily's second mom. She has been totally involved in raising Lily since being in the delivery room when she was born. Signed her up for her first dance lessons, even bought her last house with our location in mind. Picks her up from after-school care several days a week, and keeps her overnight ALL THE TIME. Spoils her ROTTEN (her own cell phone, computer, cute clothes and accessories, bought her Miley Cyrus ticket when Lil and I went last week). Works full time in Telecom, and REALLY needs a Disney fix. Her last vaca was a cruise (NOT Disney) in March, I think. She was on our first family blowout trip in 2007!
Okay, I can't wait to introduce the rest, but I have to get Lily to dance...So till next time!
Lily has been giving him quizzes about the parks and our restaurants, but every time we talk about Disney he mentions the Dragster at Cedar Point. WE HAVE TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO HIM THAT THIS WILL NOT BE THAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE. We'll see if he is (as we have started to put it in our family) a "magic feeler". He has a contagious laugh and will likely be a blast at Disney. 
). I had some great trips to N.O. when he was there! His last vaca was a month-long trip to Africa last winter. He went with a bunch of other zookeepers. You should SEE some of the pics they took!!!! Anyway, Billy was with us on our family trip in 2007. He had an awesome time, and most appreciates the awesome theming at Disney. He's a *little* concerned that he won't feel the magic again like he did in 2007 (been there, done that), but I don't think that's true. We shall see! 
Don't think I'll be trying the Beverly again.... but will have the camera ready....
would like to be strapped in the next time we do the splash ride that Lily likes... 
And here's me celebrating my victory at the bar.....
We're (at least I'M) not hanging out in Fantasyland watching you ride the teacups all day!
These are my own personal issues that I need to get resolved. All grown-ups but Lil, all have been but Andy, all have a phone, all can do what they like. 
Looks like this PTR is going to be a lot of fun! 
