I Am NOT a Bad, Bad Baby -- TR final updates 9/12

[eandesmom]

Nice life update! Glad the cold seems to be on the mend and you got a little bit more money out of Mark's old job. It looks like it was a fun and relaxing trip. All really good things!

 

[annie170]

Glad to hear you had a great trip. It's always great catching up with old friends. Very nice photo of you by the fountain!

I'm happy to hear you are pleased with the settlement from Mark's old job. Now you can really put it behind you.

Hope you're feeling like yourself soon!

 

[JulieODC]

Oooh, a mystery DIS meet!! Love it!

 

[KatMark]

Before I start the update, two things:

1) Be sure you read the "life update" about three posts above this and

2) I have to share with you a very special surprise I received in the mail today.

As you know, I had "D" (DMGeurts here on the DIS) make me a Dumbo bag which I proudly carried around the parks this past trip. When I got home from work and went through the mail, there was a package. I saw who it was from but could not for the life of me figure out what it was. I quickly opened it and this was enclosed:



The note said something like "now you'll always have your own". This is in reference to the balloon. As many of you know, I give a balloon away every trip in memory of my dad. Now I have my own balloon to keep my dad close to me during my entire Disney trip. D, you have my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your friendship and your thoughtfulness. Love you!

Okay, so as the title of this chapter says, "who said we have to follow the plans?"

Today was supposed to be our water park day. Trust me, Mary and I were "not" feeling it. We gave the girls an option: 1) go to the water park and then to DTD for our scheduled dinner or 2) go to the pool at the resort, go to Disney Quest, go to our scheduled dinner at DTD and do some shopping. Can you figure out which option the girls picked?

Just in case you are struggling with that, here's your answer:











Yep, they chose Option 2 thankfully.

The girls swam and Mary and I lounged in our chairs and just relaxed.





After a while, I walked around and took some more pictures around the pool area:











We got some snacks to nibble on since we hadn't had much of a breakfast:









Continued in next post

 

[KatMark]

After eating our snacks, the girls wanted to go play in the playground for a bit and Mary told them they could. I'd say about 15 minutes later they came running back and told us we had to come with them to see what they found. Mary and I arrived and this is what the girls had found:





The girls were super excited to watch as the turtle slowly made his way into the bushes. It was fun to see their excitement.

The girls went and swam for a little while longer and then we headed back to the room to shower and get ready to go to Disney Quest.

I took pictures on the way back to the room:





The girls played with their Anna and Elsa dolls while Mary and I got ready:





Up next, I know why it has been 15 years since I've been to Disney Quest.

 

[englishrose47]

Wow I was on the ball for this update!!What a great surprise to see the Turtle !!I know Kyle would have been thrilled !!Loved the Flower Carrousel at the Wynn !!I have a feeling I may get conned into going again as my buddy Tony LOVES Vegas !!!

 

[petals]

I saw your balloon purse on facebook... love love LOVE the idea of it

 

[MonsterWDWmom]

That turtle is awesome my kids would ave loved to see it!

I love the coin bag what a nice surprise!

 

[FancyNancy]

That is so sweet of Dorine to send you that. Especially knowing it's significance.

Uh oh does that mean you aren't a fan of Disney Quest. I was planning on stopping by with DD because we have never hit it up before. I thought maybe it would keep her entertained for a couple of hours on our Downtown Disney day. How far away from the Marketplace is it. We are just planning to walk over.

 

[momabbate]

What a fun day! Can't wait to hear about Quest. I keep going back and fort wondering if Chris would like it or not. I think it is going to wait for grandson's trip.
Love the coin purse. That is so thoughtful. Can't wait to hear about your dis meet.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

What a thoughtful gift! So cute too!

Glad you had fun in Vegas and the kids in Ireland!

I would have preferred option 2 as well! Relaxing in a lounge chair sounds great! Cool that the girls saw the turtle. Sarah would follow it into the bushes!!

I bet I know why you haven't been to DisneyQuest in 15 years - too noisy and too many kids? I have a feeling I would not enjoy it.

 

[DMGeurts]

Great update Kathy. I sure hope you start to feel better soon!

Glad you received the wallet and you will enjoy it. I must admit - I've had it on my agenda since I made your bag, but I've just been swamped. I told myself I couldn't go to WDW until I finished it. I didn't know you were sick until after I mailed it - so I sure hope it brightened your day anyways. Love to you my friend.

I would have picked the pool and DTD too... but I will say... I despise DQ - I am glad we went once, but yikes... Nothing like an outdated 80's arcade to fill in the day. LOL However, I do have to say - the girls did enjoy the build your own coaster area, if we do go back (our passes include DQ again this time) - we will probably walk in, do that and leave. LOL

Looks like you all had fun at the pool, and hopefully got lots of good relaxing done.

D~

 

[goofy4prez]

Kathy, That is a whole lot of things going on for you the past few weeks. You need a vacation from your vacation so that you can relax. Perhaps you can take another trip to Disney in September and then spend some time at Marco Island with good friends.

Let me answer a couple of questions you asked. First on my nephew. After being in critical condition following his auto accident he was upgraded to serious condition. He is still in ICU and will be in the hospital for quite some time. Once he does get out he will have months of rehab in a facility. He broke both his femurs along with many, many, many other bones in his body along with internal injuries. He has gone through several surgeries to date and will have many more. They have begun to perform surgery as well on his facial wounds now that he is getting stronger. He is very fortunate that he did not suffer any spinal cord injuries. While he is fortunate to be alive his life will be altered from this accident.

Second you asked about Fantasmic; I enjoyed the show but I am glad I did the dinner package. I do not think the show would have been worth waiting in line for an hour or two to get good seating or to even get in. The hype IMHO exceeds the actual show. Would I see it again? sure, but I still enjoy Illuminations at Epcot the best followed by Wishes at the MK.

Glad to hear about you and Mark getting a little more compensation from his previous employer; every little bit helps. It still agitates me to no end how he was treated after all those years of dedication he put in.

I bet Andy and Des are excited about moving into their new apartment. Before you know it, they will be buying their first new home. August 23rd happens to be the first day Carolyn and I lived in our first apartment together... It was our wedding day 28 years ago.

I can't wait to hear who your special DIS meet is going to be with. I have a few ideas who it may be but I guess I will just have to wait. I still am amazed at how many people you meet and how many want to meet you. After having met you myself I do understand why.

I saw your post on FB about the purse DMGeurts made you. What a very touching thing she did for you. If I carried a purse (and no I do not, LOL) I would be proud to carry that one. Very nice looking purse and a very touching story behind it.

I enjoyed reading about your plan B day. I'm not a big water park fan so this is the route I would have preferred myself. I thought it was neat to see the girls being entertained by that turtle; I'm 50 years old and I would have found that to be entertaining as well. I can't wait to hear about why it has been so long since you have been to Disney Quest. I have never been there myself and not so sure I will be going there anytime soon.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, all caught up again. I missed a lot! Those cute little girls just light up your TR! I love all of the cute pics with Mickey, and the hat pics are great! Miss Cayley really did great lasting through late EMH! I'm surprised they were not wanting to do Fantasmic! Have they seen it before? How did you like the food at MM? I'm trying to decide between H&V or MM for our pkg.

Looks like you had a great time in Vegas - I'm glad you were able to go and meet up with your friends!

I hope your cold is gone now and you are back to feeling like yourself again. It's good that Mark got a bigger settlement. How is the job hunt going? The little balloon bag is so sweet! Sounds like it was great timing for it to arrive, also!

 

[natebenma]

Thanks for your Life Update- I'm glad you had a great time with friends in Vegas, but what a pain to come back with a lingering cold. Hope you are able to relax and recuperate this weekend!

That is such a great clutch purse! What a nice gift from a thoughtful friend!

I'm glad the girls chose to have some pool time instead of going to the waterpark. So much easier for all of you.

Cool turtle. How exciting for the girls (and everyone). Um, I think it is a snapper!

I do NOT envy your trip to DQ. There is not enough Excedrin in the World...

 

[MeMom]

I had so much to catch up on! I came straight back from the trip and got right back into starting a new school year. Like you, I got sick, so it's been all I could do to just do regular life things. I told Jill I was going to catch up today on the 3-4 DIS reports I am following.

I sat right there at the kiddie pool with Sophie for a few minutes one evening while Jill and John went to MK with the big girls. Sophie and I did some resort hopping and had ice cream, and she played in the kiddie pool. Another grandmother came along with her granddaughter who was 3, and we had a nice conversation while the girls splashed around.

 

[vettegirl]

I saw the bag on fb, it's precious! The pool lounging was definitely the way to go, your pictures look so relaxing! Love the turtle, wonder if he is on the CM payroll?! Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Glad you had a great time in Vegas and got to catch up with people!

Also glad you got some more money from Mark's old job - every bit helps!

And that bad D sent you is so sweet -and the story behind it is beautiful!

The pool really is super nice and very well themed - almost looks like a mini-water park!

That was a bit of a foreboding last line about Disney Quest though

 

[WDWaddictt]

Glad you had a great time in Vegas and got to catch up with your friends! Sorry the weather wasn't the best and you got sick when you came home. Hope you are feeling better!

Also glad you got some more money from Mark's old job, I still think they are "words I can't say"!

And that wallet D sent you is so sweet -and the story behind it is beautiful! It's so great you do this on every trip! What a great memory and to also make someone's day, you have a beautiful heart!

The pool really is super nice and very well themed! Looks like a lot of fun!

Disney Quest... wonder what you think. I thought it was really confusing, boring and outdated. But my DH liked it... hahaha boys and games

 

[TanzUnited99]

Quickly stopping by Kat as I don't have much battery life on my phone but them food pics look great! It looks like you and the girls had fun!