How Much Did I Pay For This Self Inflicted Fun? A Wigdout trip report.

[wigdoutdismom]

Just catching back up! Glad to see that megan and your SIL were feeling a little better the next morning! Little Harper is just PRECIOUS how cute that Nemo was her first ride! It must have been so different for you focusing on your granddaughter on this trip! LOVE all the pretty Epcot pictures! I cannot believe your DD ordered a BURGER at LeCellier.....I love the way you told that story!!! Looking forward to more!!

Hi Diane! It really was a different trip with Harper along, so much fun!
I know, a burger at Le Cellier, can you believe it? Oh well, there must be a reason they have it on the menu....

Ms Keeley and a burger at Le Cellier?! Oh well.....

I love your family pictures! They are so great! It's nice to be able to put faces to names and "meet" your family!

Miss Keeley certainly made the trip interesting! The word coming back to me now is that she is "never coming back to Disney with us". WOW!

Keeley and the burger made me laugh outloud!!! That girl is a trip! What a great lunch and fun way to spend some time at Epcot together!

I can't WAIT to see what lies ahead at MK!!!!

Getting ready to update MK this morning! Lunch really was fun, (even with Miss Drama Queen) I can't wait to go back next month.....
Did I just say next month?????

So I finally have made it through all 75 pages and can't wait to read more just a few things to add

Hi to all my fellow VA natives - Chesterfield here just SW of Richmond

Also - may I please be included in all the teacher trips - I am a teacher in training - still working on my college degree

And finally for those wanting snow - take some of mine PLEASE we got about 10" 12/19, and 8" 1/31. We are projected for 8-20" this weekend depending on how cold the temperatures are. Then we have possible storms coming in 2/9 and 2/13. This is VA we are still in the south - we can't handle more than about 6" of snow here. We don't know how to plow it or drive it on LOL So feel free to have some of mine. LOL

Now on with the TR!

Congrats on your degree and making your way through this trip report! Good luck with the snow storm!

Ahhh ed grimley.....

Isn't Ed a hoot?

This is going to be a family trip with two other families. This will be the first summer in years that we have done something other than Disney. Hard to believe, but true. I think my kids are Disney'ed out. I don't plan to take them again until they ask to go.



I had NO idea the mac was so cool. I really LOVE the garage band. It's so easy to use and the photo editing on i-photo....amazing. This mac is 2 yrs old. It has 1 yr left on the applecare. It's got the 17 inch screen. So, yes, I have decided to buy it. I was really torn about buying a new one vs. used, but I know the seller and the circumstances. I am going to use it for music and photo editing. I'll use my pc for dis'ing and moving around the house. I don't want anyone touching the mac!

So I have taken some pics that I have edited that look really pro. I can't believe it!



We are staying in Corolla. It's a beautiful home. I am looking forward to it for a change of pace.




Me too, Anita! This absent Diser needs to do a little catching up!

When we get our chance to go to the OB I'll be asking for advise! It's great to have friends all over to go to!


The Mac is amazing I don't blame you one bit for wanting it!

Waving to you from Suffolk down in the Hampton Roads area!

How fun to find neighbors!

We rented a beach house in Corolla once - it was years ago, summer before my oldest DS was born, but we had a fabulous time! I'm not sure if it's still there, nor can I remember the name of it, but we had dinner one night at a little Italian place - it was to die for!

I'm sure you'll have a great vacation!

I won't forget Corolla when we get to go someday!

Corolla is a great area. The Currituck lighthouse is right there and be sure to do a horse tour!
If you need any tips, just let me know!

Sounds like so much fun!

A burger at Le Cellier.... is a sin I am sure! I imagine if it is as good as the rest of their food though, it was a wonderful burger! But seriously a burger at that wonderful steakhouse.

Great update! Looking forward to hearing more.

She's a stinker, what can I say?

Probably not what they are talking about dear.....

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Time to get this show on the road! I'll finish this day by the end of this day, I promise!

When we last left off we were on the ferry making our way from the transportation center to the Magic Kingdom...
Everyone was happy...
Eagerly anticipating the festive decorations of the season!

and a DIS meet!

Our happy travelers.

The train was in as we arrived! The passengers either loading or unloading. Doesn't it look pretty?

As we walked into our happy place the parade was just ending and Shocker started snapping pictures enjoy just a few!



Some Main Street garland...

Santie

Looking our way...

We were on our way to meet Dan, Dawn and the kids in Adventureland, so we wove our way through the parade crowd, not an easy task with a stroller and a group our size but we did it!

Guess what?
We were still all happy!

Cont. in next post....

 

[wsushocker]

Take a close look at Wigd......I wish I had counted how many times she looked just like that during the week.....many more than 460!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

As MeMom would say the time was now...
and we had a date.

The two Baylors were happy to be able to have a chance to hang out together so the big kids headed to ride Pirates together while the grown ups sat and chatted!

This is an interesting picture of us all, I see that Julia has now joined us. We must be waiting on Megan and Matt to return from somewhere....

I do know where we were heading next though....
Do you?

We were all resting our weary "bums" on the wooden fences while deciding who would use the first round of passes on the ride. (I'll explain the passes in a minute, when Baylor found himself in a bit of a predicament).

We aren't sure if he was reaching into his pocket or what but the next thing we knew he was down in the bushes....
unharmed...
but not where he was supposed to be...
about this time Carsyn noticed her phone was missing. I think

Anyway we were riding the wildest ride in the wilderness and not this.

We were able to use Dawn's Baylor's medical pass to go on quickly. If you haven't read her trip report you probably don't know about his accident but he was tragically burned and still suffers from the effects from it. This is one amazing young man, and family for that matter!

While the big kids rode I stayed behind with Harper, Julia played with her and we visited!

After everyone had their fill we started talking food, food, food.
We decided to go to Casey's and get a seat for the Castle lighting,
what a great idea,
it was perfect!
The only trouble was
it was crowded
and we didn't get a seat all together.
But...
We did get to eat.
We did get to see the castle lighting!

We ordered corndog nuggets and fries all around! Matt and Megan went over to the noodle stations and got the soup, I tell you that guy is Mr. Ieathealthy....
I hopped up and took this picture as the castle was lit! I think I might have been squealing! I wonder if anyone was looking?

The photo pass photographer was taking pictures in the little alcove by the CP and I was having a conniption trying to get my group to come over to get a family picture.....
after much motioning they meandered over. sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo slow


We needed heavier coats for the Wishes cruise we had planned. Marc and I were the only ones that knew about it. It was a surprise for the others. So it was decided that Marc and I would take Harper and go back to the Villa to get coats for the surprise that would take place outside and meet them back at Magic Kingdom. They were going to stay and ride Space Mountain with Dawn, Dan and the kids.
So off we went, and off they went....
Remember 465 steps back to our villa......

 

[Native NYer]

The castle is so beautiful with those lights!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

We covered Harper up and headed for the bus.

When we arrived this jolly character fellow was waiting to greet us!
Harper couldn't lean any further away![/FONT]

Megan had told us to grab one of her jackets for Keeley and then what to get for her and Matt. I knew what to get for Baylor and Harper had her coat so we were all set, or were we.....

The cruise had snacks and drinks. I didn't know about blankets so I grabbed something that I brought from home for Harper.

We headed back out to the bus and were off!

We made it back to the MK and things started to go down hill fast....

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Oh dear, that sounds rather ominus!! (that word just doesn't look right) Ominous?

Whatever.

glad you had a nice dismeet with Dawn and family!
Harper's not too excited about those characters eh? When we first took our girls, Paige was 11 months and she cried anytime a non-face character came within 3 feet of her!

 

[vamassey1]

What a great afternoon in the MK. Harper is so beautiful. My interest is up, so what happened to make things start going downhill?

 

[cmskok]

The pictures look great and so far at seems like Baylor is having a great time! (it is nice to have other kids to hang out with!) I am glad that the morning afternoon went mostly well, dying to hear about the evening!

 

[sugar1967]

Uh oh...am I feeling a Keely moment???

 

[SoonerGirl]

Isn't the castle lighting just amazing?! I know I ooooed and ahhhhhed out loud, so you weren't alone in your squealing

It sounds like you had a great afternoon with Dawn and her crew.

I'm worried about your next installment though........

 

[shannon47142]

what a pretty set of pictures-- I'm worried about the next part though

 

[Happydog]

Oh I love the updates, but Oh I am not looking forward to hearing what happened next. Nuts! I hope it wasn't too bad.. I read Shann's TR and it seems like the cruise was great, so I am going to cross my fingers...

 

[DisneyJo]

How great you got to spend lots of time with Dawn and her family, it looks as though you all had fun

I don't like the sound of the next part

 

[jillyb]

That lighted castle is just gorgeous! Sounds like a very nice day in the MK. Sounds like more drama is on it's way.

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Oh, you can't just leave us hanging like that! I can't wait to hear about your cruise. I'm wondering which one you did?????? Too bad there was drama. Disney is such a magical place to make memories with your family. Such a shame to have a damper on that.

 

[shannn]

Wow, Keeley smiling. I never did get to see that!!

I'm glad you got such a great time to hang out with Dawn & crew. They are a truly awesome family.

AND....you were heading towards us. I can't wait to see what happened before you reached us.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

The castle is so beautiful with those lights!

I agree completely!

Oh dear, that sounds rather ominus!! (that word just doesn't look right) Ominous?

Whatever.

glad you had a nice dismeet with Dawn and family!
Harper's not too excited about those characters eh? When we first took our girls, Paige was 11 months and she cried anytime a non-face character came within 3 feet of her!

Ominous would be correct!
She wasn't excited at all about the characters, but got a little better towards the end of the trip if we were holding her.

What a great afternoon in the MK. Harper is so beautiful. My interest is up, so what happened to make things start going downhill?

I'll get the update continued in just a moment! We did have a really nice time in the Magic Kingdom though!

The pictures look great and so far at seems like Baylor is having a great time! (it is nice to have other kids to hang out with!) I am glad that the morning afternoon went mostly well, dying to hear about the evening!

Baylor is always happy to have someone beside Shocker and I! It was fairly drama free in the morning and afternoon but she got testy that evening!

Uh oh...am I feeling a Keely moment???

You are correct!

Isn't the castle lighting just amazing?! I know I ooooed and ahhhhhed out loud, so you weren't alone in your squealing

It sounds like you had a great afternoon with Dawn and her crew.

I'm worried about your next installment though........

The castle was so beautiful! There is nothing like it!!!
We had a nice relaxing afternoon, Keeley wasn't exactly a bluebird of happiness but we lived.
Dawn, and crew were so much fun to be with!
Keeley was a pain in the rear during the Wishes Cruise....

what a pretty set of pictures-- I'm worried about the next part though

Thanks! Yea, Keeley was a stinker!

Oh I love the updates, but Oh I am not looking forward to hearing what happened next. Nuts! I hope it wasn't too bad.. I read Shann's TR and it seems like the cruise was great, so I am going to cross my fingers...

Thankfully Shann didn't go into Keeley's poor behavior or maybe she really didn't know what was going on....

How great you got to spend lots of time with Dawn and her family, it looks as though you all had fun

I don't like the sound of the next part

We had fun, we most of us did anyway!

That lighted castle is just gorgeous! Sounds like a very nice day in the MK. Sounds like more drama is on it's way.

On it way, oh yea! Tooot Tooot!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh, you can't just leave us hanging like that! I can't wait to hear about your cruise. I'm wondering which one you did?????? Too bad there was drama. Disney is such a magical place to make memories with your family. Such a shame to have a damper on that.

I'm getting ready to continue this story! Yes it is a lovely place to make memories with your family, with our family these just happen to be some of the memories that we made....

Wow, Keeley smiling. I never did get to see that!!

I'm glad you got such a great time to hang out with Dawn & crew. They are a truly awesome family.

AND....you were heading towards us. I can't wait to see what happened before you reached us.

I know, when that camera is on her, she knows how to turn that smile on!

Aren't Dawn, Dan and the kids great? You and Courtney are pretty wonderful yourselves! Hope I get to meet the rest of your crews some day too!
The rest of the night coming right up!

 

[MeMom]

Oh dear, that sounds rather ominus!! (that word just doesn't look right) Ominous?

Whatever.

From the 'tone' in Wigd's typing, I think bad is gonna work just fine.




Harper is so cute all snuggled up.

The castle is just stunning all lit up, isn't it? You just have to stand there and stare at it a few minutes to take it all in.