I finally found a way to get DH excited about Disney! - ADDED LINK TO TRIP REPORT

[amandaw]

Same here. It took forever for double digits to "arrive" and now I just turned my back and in under 7 weeks we will be back!

Wow! Your trip will be here before you know it!

I hope ours gets here fast, too!

Hey I just found your PTR and I'm joining in!

I'm happy you're joining in!

We will be there the same time as you and I have started walking trying to get in shape to do the 5K but alas life has gotten in the way and I have slacked. But I did check out this couch to 5K and have decided to start that tomorrow!!!! I would love to be in shape enough to run the princess half!

Don't worry - life has gotten in the way for me too a few times. The Couch to 5K is a really good program. I like how it works you up to being able to run. I really want to do the Princess Half. We were thinking of doing it this coming Feb. but we've had so much go on this year that I don't think it'll happen. But, I hope to do it one day!

We will also be at the same party as you! My girls are going as Jasmine and Pocahontas, but I don't think I will be dressing up this year (I went as a mousekateer last year)

Yay! Another person for the Sept. 30th party! I'm really excited to experience the party! Your girls are going to have so much fun!

 

[KatMark]

Slowly catching up on all my threads.

Great plans, Amanda. So glad to hear that Reid is tall enough for Spiderman. We've not been to the "other side" since 2004, but then Mark and I can no longer handle the roller coasters.

I can't wait to hear if you decided to go to Epcot on the 30th.

 

[amandaw]

Slowly catching up on all my threads.

It can take so much time to catch up on threads here. But, it's certainly understandable why you haven't been on as much.

Great plans, Amanda. So glad to hear that Reid is tall enough for Spiderman. We've not been to the "other side" since 2004, but then Mark and I can no longer handle the roller coasters.

Thanks! I love the Spiderman so I'm excited to see what he thinks of it. If we didn't like the thrill rides I don't think we would make a point of going there. As it is, it's hard to justify the cost.

I can't wait to hear if you decided to go to Epcot on the 30th.

I can't wait to tell y'all & see what y'all think!

 

[amandaw]

Just had to tell y'all that we went to see Brave this afternoon.

All 3 of us loved it!!! I thought the storyline was really great & I might have teared up once or twice.

I think Merida is a great addition to the princesses. Watch out Belle! You have some competition for my favorite princess.

Also.....we went to Old Navy before the movie. We found a shirt & pair of shorts that will probably work for Ed's Mr. Smee costume.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

 

[SEASONK]

Just found your PTR, I am all caught up now. I am from North Louisiana and we always drive to WDW. We always pack a seperate bag with just the things we need for our halfway point stay, so we don't have to unload everyone's luggage.

I can't wait to read more of your updates!

 

[amandaw]

Just found your PTR, I am all caught up now. I am from North Louisiana and we always drive to WDW. We always pack a seperate bag with just the things we need for our halfway point stay, so we don't have to unload everyone's luggage.

I can't wait to read more of your updates!

Welcome neighbor!

That is a very good tip about doing an overnight bag! I'm sure Ed will appreciate that one so he doesn't have to haul everything out of the car for one night.

I'm glad to have you join in!

 

[afwdwfan]

Double digits is always a nice milestone to hit.

I'm glad you liked Brave. DW and I thought about taking the kids to see it and the Avengers at the Drive In Saturday night, but it didn't start till 9:30 and we were too tired to attempt it. Then again, DS decided he didn't need to sleep Saturday night, so maybe we should have just gone anyway.

 

[megan511]

Yeah, I like the idea the more I think about it. I'm partial to Hard Rock just because it "fits" our family well. And I like the walk to the parks.

I think we have officially decided this is what we are doing next year. We are looking at June or August. I would love to hit SWW again but Chad would rather do August.

I couldn't agree with you more on every single one of them! And Bethenny looks like she's getting a little too skinny. I think she's too busy to eat.

Yes she is very thin. I wonder if she is going to move to LA if her talk show gets picked up?

Her daughter is awful! I would love to go to Kathy's house when she's baking! Her kids are so sweet & funny!

I love Kathy's kids too. Her son cracks me up!

Brooks is disgusting. He keeps saying, "It's just because I'm a southern gentlemen." Uh....no. I am married to a southern gentlemen. And while they are extremely nice & caring, etc......they aren't fake about it. They don't do things just to be doing them. Know what I mean?

Ugh, I know exactly what you mean! He is so slimy and fake. I don't know what is wrong with Vicki. I loved Donn!

Fun! I'll have to go subscribe!

Yay!



We loved Brave too! I teared up also. I almost always cry at Disney movies though.

Hooray for double digits! I can't wait to see pictures of your costume!

 

[pas130]

wlcome to the 90s yay for double digits

 

[amandaw]

Double digits is always a nice milestone to hit.

Indeed it is!

I'm glad you liked Brave. DW and I thought about taking the kids to see it and the Avengers at the Drive In Saturday night, but it didn't start till 9:30 and we were too tired to attempt it. Then again, DS decided he didn't need to sleep Saturday night, so maybe we should have just gone anyway.

Y'all have a Drive In? How fun is that?!?

Yeah, he might have fallen asleep laying there watching the movies. Brave was really good. And the Avengers is excellent, too. I highly recommend both!

wlcome to the 90s yay for double digits

Thank you! I'm so happy - it feels like time is actually starting to tick away now.

 

[amandaw]

I think we have officially decided this is what we are doing next year. We are looking at June or August. I would love to hit SWW again but Chad would rather do August.

I can't wait to hear what you of thinking of doing it that way since that is what I'm looking to do in 2014. And I think we're going to do it around SWW in 2014. In June, I would go earlier in the month & in August I would do mid to late month. But, that's just my 2 cents. Not that you asked.

Yes she is very thin. I wonder if she is going to move to LA if her talk show gets picked up?

I bet they will. Although, they did just build/remodel that expensive apt. in NY.

I love Kathy's kids too. Her son cracks me up!

Her son is hilarious! But they seem like really good kids.

Ugh, I know exactly what you mean! He is so slimy and fake. I don't know what is wrong with Vicki. I loved Donn!

I loved Donn, too. Vicki is a moron! Her & her love tank.....

We loved Brave too! I teared up also. I almost always cry at Disney movies though.

Hooray for double digits! I can't wait to see pictures of your costume!

I'm a crier, too. Ed always laughs at me.

So excited to finally be in double digits. I felt like they would never get here!

The costume is coming along really well! I can't wait to show y'all!

 

[afwdwfan]

Y'all have a Drive In? How fun is that?!?

Yeah, he might have fallen asleep laying there watching the movies. Brave was really good. And the Avengers is excellent, too. I highly recommend both!

The drive in is great. It is the only way I've seen movies that are still in the theater since DS was born. They always do 2 (sometimes 3) movies for the price of 1 at the regular theater. We just set out some chairs, watch the movies and as long as DS isn't being too overly obnoxious we don't have to worry about bothering other people.

 

[MEK]

Hey Amanda,

Thanks for checking out my new TR. So I noticed you had a PTR going on to. Your trip sounds wonderful and, even though I can't read all the details now, I will go back and get caught up.

Love the resorts you are staying at and your son is ADORABLE!

 

[megan511]

I can't wait to hear what you of thinking of doing it that way since that is what I'm looking to do in 2014. And I think we're going to do it around SWW in 2014. In June, I would go earlier in the month & in August I would do mid to late month. But, that's just my 2 cents. Not that you asked.

No I love other people's cents! with school the way it is here we would have to go to the last SWW and prob do Universal second. I would much rather do it first then go to Disney. But I would love to do SWW again. At least I have some tie to figure it out!

I bet they will. Although, they did just build/remodel that expensive apt. in NY.

I know! And Jason's parents are in PA and I don't think he will want to leave them.

Her son is hilarious! But they seem like really good kids.

They do. I loved when their daughter went to prom last year.

I loved Donn, too. Vicki is a moron! Her & her love tank.....

OMG. Her love tank. I literally laughed out loud at that She is awful.

I'm a crier, too. Ed always laughs at me.

Chad laughs at me too. I still cry every time I even hear Toy Story 3.

So excited to finally be in double digits. I felt like they would never get here!

Before you know it your trip will be here!

The costume is coming along really well! I can't wait to show y'all!

I'm sure all 3 of you will look great!

 

[amandaw]

The drive in is great. It is the only way I've seen movies that are still in the theater since DS was born. They always do 2 (sometimes 3) movies for the price of 1 at the regular theater. We just set out some chairs, watch the movies and as long as DS isn't being too overly obnoxious we don't have to worry about bothering other people.

That really sounds like so much fun! And a good deal! I wish we had a drive in here.

It really is hard to see movies in the theatre with little ones. Last summer (while he was 3) was the 1st time we took Reid to the movies. It has made it possible for us to see more movies. But, there are some, of course, that we can't take him to. But, at least we get to see some now.

Hey Amanda,

Thanks for checking out my new TR.

Hi! You're so welcome! And thank you for coming over to my PTR!

So I noticed you had a PTR going on to. Your trip sounds wonderful and, even though I can't read all the details now, I will go back and get caught up.

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to catch up & join in for all of the planning details!

Love the resorts you are staying at and your son is ADORABLE!

Aww, thank you! He's such a mess. We definitely have lots of fun together.

I'm excited to try out these resorts for the 1st time. I was a little unsure at 1st about our choices. But, now I'm getting really excited!

 

[amandaw]

No I love other people's cents! with school the way it is here we would have to go to the last SWW and prob do Universal second. I would much rather do it first then go to Disney. But I would love to do SWW again. At least I have some tie to figure it out!

Oh yes, lots of time to plan! I love planning! Ed thinks I'm crazy that I'm already thinking about our 2014 trip.

I know! And Jason's parents are in PA and I don't think he will want to leave them.

So true! His parents are so sweet! I definitely see that being a big argument with them if she wants to move.

They do. I loved when their daughter went to prom last year.

OMG! That episode was hilarious!

OMG. Her love tank. I literally laughed out loud at that She is awful.

She is awful! I always felt so sorry for Donn. He always looked so defeated.

Chad laughs at me too. I still cry every time I even hear Toy Story 3.

I cry at that one, too!

Before you know it your trip will be here!

I'm so ready for it! I have a Disney vacation countdown app on my phone & every morning Reid asks me to show him how many days we have left until Disney. Even Ed is ready to be back at Disney. He's been working so hard, he really needs a vacation!

I'm sure all 3 of you will look great!

I hope it all comes together well. I ordered Reid's Cpt. Hook costume today from the Disney Store.

 

[jaman12]

Happy Weekend Everyone!

I can't believe I forgot to say this in my update I did Thursday but.......

we are in DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!



As of today, we will officially be in Disney in 96 days!

And we'll be leaving in 95!

Yesterday, I went to my friend's house. The one who is making my Wendy dress. Reid & I were there from 10am to 7pm. I'm sure she was ready to get rid of us.

But, we got everything needed to make the dress, got the pattern & fabric cut out & she started sewing it!

She was able to get it put together enough to do a 1st fitting. I'll probably have to go back in a couple of weeks for 1 more fitting & then she'll finish it!

It is looking soooooo fantastic!

I stopped by to see what bad things you were saying about my sewing skills!

We enjoyed every minuted of having you here!! I can't wait to make some more progress on the dress. I did get the part sewed that we pinned but I didn't cut any of the excess because I want to make sure it fits first where we pinned. I also did the neckline. I had to some improvising but I think it looks good. I am going to do the arms/sleeves trim next. It shouldn't take long but VBS has my attention this week. Wendy attire will have to wait for a bit. But we have plenty of time! I truly hope you like the costume and I am glad to be able to help.

I saw that you had Ed all set up as Smee! Yay!!!!

 

[amandaw]

I stopped by to see what bad things you were saying about my sewing skills!

EVERYONE: This is my wonderful friend Jana who is sewing my Wendy dress!


I feel so special that you logged in to say "HI!" on my PTR. It's a good thing I erased all those nasty comments I made about you.



You know I would never have anything bad to say about you!

We enjoyed every minuted of having you here!! I can't wait to make some more progress on the dress. I did get the part sewed that we pinned but I didn't cut any of the excess because I want to make sure it fits first where we pinned. I also did the neckline. I had to some improvising but I think it looks good. I am going to do the arms/sleeves trim next. It shouldn't take long but VBS has my attention this week. Wendy attire will have to wait for a bit. But we have plenty of time! I truly hope you like the costume and I am glad to be able to help.

We had such a good day with y'all! Reid is still talking about how much fun he had playing with your kids. I completely understand that you can't work on it right now. Like you said, we have time. But, it sounds like you've made some good progress on it since Saturday! I know I'm going to love the costume!! Let me know when you need me to head back your way for a fitting.

I saw that you had Ed all set up as Smee! Yay!!!!

Yep! All I need is: possibly the fake glasses, if we don't use his real ones and
the old person wig.

I told Ed your idea of how to do the muttonchops & he really liked it. We went to the party store here in Lafayette but they didn't have anything that would work. So, I'm going to look online.

 

[annmarieda]

Sure you could survive the Hulk! The key is to scream really loud....or laugh.

No, I am sure I would die.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

I can't believe I forgot to say this in my update I did Thursday but.......

we are in DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!



As of today, we will officially be in Disney in 96 days!

And we'll be leaving in 95!

Yesterday, I went to my friend's house. The one who is making my Wendy dress. Reid & I were there from 10am to 7pm. I'm sure she was ready to get rid of us.

But, we got everything needed to make the dress, got the pattern & fabric cut out & she started sewing it!

She was able to get it put together enough to do a 1st fitting. I'll probably have to go back in a couple of weeks for 1 more fitting & then she'll finish it!

It is looking soooooo fantastic!

for double digits!!!

And...are we gonna see a picture of the dress when it is done? (please say yes )

Just had to tell y'all that we went to see Brave this afternoon.

All 3 of us loved it!!! I thought the storyline was really great & I might have teared up once or twice.

I think Merida is a great addition to the princesses. Watch out Belle! You have some competition for my favorite princess.

Also.....we went to Old Navy before the movie. We found a shirt & pair of shorts that will probably work for Ed's Mr. Smee costume.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

I so want to see Brave. I have not had a day off since.... 6/11 though so it has been hard to keep up with anything let alone get to see a movie. I do suspect though that Merida may end up being a favorite in our home too.

 

[amandaw]

No, I am sure I would die.

Nah....you might just lose your lunch.

for double digits!!!

And...are we gonna see a picture of the dress when it is done? (please say yes )

Can you believe we're in double digits?!? I'm getting so excited for this trip!

Wellllll.....since you said please.....yes, I will show it to y'all when it's done.

I so want to see Brave. I have not had a day off since.... 6/11 though so it has been hard to keep up with anything let alone get to see a movie. I do suspect though that Merida may end up being a favorite in our home too.

Goodness....you really need a day off! I really liked the movie. And Merida is so cute & she has so much spunk. She's definitely not perfect but I really like her.