Hi guys! Is there anybody out there (except you Rora?) 
It's a busy time of year! Work has been extra slow, it wasn't this slow around this time last year so I don't know what happened, but it is what it is. I've been busy getting last minute presents and wrapping. I did almost all of my shopping online (from work mostly lol). I'm pretty much done, I just have to get Kris's parents something and order a stubhub gift card for my sister. I may have to go to a store for Kris's parents gift. I was hoping to avoid the stores altogether lol. But I have no idea what to get them and Kris isn't being very helpful!
He gets one of his presents today, early Christmas gift. I would tell you what it is but he reads this sometimes and I don't want to spoil the surprise!
So let's finally get to the highlights and lowlights, shall we?
Highlights
Lowlights
That's all folks! I was anticipating this trip so much and can't believe it's been over 2 months since I've been back. I can't wait to start planning my next trip, October of 2012 for my 30th birthday! I'm hoping to go back next fall for the fam but that won't really be a 'vacation' because I hear that fam is a lot of work! And who knows? If I can get a good deal on a Disney cruise, I may be returning to Florida sooner rather than later.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It's a busy time of year! Work has been extra slow, it wasn't this slow around this time last year so I don't know what happened, but it is what it is. I've been busy getting last minute presents and wrapping. I did almost all of my shopping online (from work mostly lol). I'm pretty much done, I just have to get Kris's parents something and order a stubhub gift card for my sister. I may have to go to a store for Kris's parents gift. I was hoping to avoid the stores altogether lol. But I have no idea what to get them and Kris isn't being very helpful!
He gets one of his presents today, early Christmas gift. I would tell you what it is but he reads this sometimes and I don't want to spoil the surprise!
So let's finally get to the highlights and lowlights, shall we?
Highlights
- seeing first time reactions from Adam and Alex. That was the first time I'd been to Disney World with people who had never been there before.
- it was my first real vacation and trip to Disney World with Kris so this is one I'll never forget.
- my sister was there! We do a lot of things together but vacationing with her is not something we do very often so that was a treat!
- that my friends Katie and Annemarie were in Florida as well. It was so much fun spending my birthday with them. That being said...
- spending my birthday in Disney World! So many CMs wished me a happy birthday, I loved it!
- Chef Mickey's. That was a first time experience for me and I absolutely loved it. I want to go back!
- 3 words: Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Wizarding World of Harry Potter. There aren't enough great things I can say about it. Universal did an amazing job, the ride is like no other I've ever been on, and that day as a whole was just a blast. Next visit there, I'm getting a wand and a robe and casting spells on people all day long.
- Ohana, so yum!
- Indiana Jones stunt show. My sister getting picked as an extra was priceless.
- American Idol. Yes, it surprises me too. I hate the tv show but the Disney version was quite enjoyable and a lot of fun!
- Jellyrolls. U2 & NKOTB anyone?
Lowlights
- heat and exhaustion make everybody cranky! I could've done without stupid arguments but that's part of any Disney vacation.
- no MNSSHP. I would've rather done that than HHN.
- DHS rides breaking down all day long! No RnRC all day and a 2+ hour wait because TSM went down? Never again, please and thank you DHS!
- with a party of 5, you can't please everybody! I'm used to going to the parks multiple times on Disney trips, as well as certain rides more than once. Couldn't do it this trip. Too many of us and everything felt rushed. Adding to that...
- Almost no down time. Next trip I plan on spending a full week so I can have time to enjoy the resort & pool more, maybe take in one of the waterparks.
That's all folks! I was anticipating this trip so much and can't believe it's been over 2 months since I've been back. I can't wait to start planning my next trip, October of 2012 for my 30th birthday!
I'm hoping to go back next fall for the fam but that won't really be a 'vacation' because I hear that fam is a lot of work! And who knows? If I can get a good deal on a Disney cruise, I may be returning to Florida sooner rather than later. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Can't wait to plan the next one!
I'm not a winter fan!
After dinner, I hung out at their house for a bit and then went to my mom's so I could be with my family Christmas morning. Me, my sis, my mom, and my grandma all opened presents together in the morning. The best part of the morning was when we surprised my mom with a new laptop. She was so shocked. We hid it in the garage and said 'Oh Santa may have left something else here for you.' She was so happy! I knew she thought she wouldn't be getting it because we kept telling her we couldn't afford it so it was nice to surprise her. 
I play everyday, I love it. 
New Year's Day was spent sleeping lol and Kris & I went to my brother's for a little bit to see my family. I spent the whole time playing video games. My sister and I belted out Step By Step on Singstar and then we played Just Dance. I got the high score everytime. 
And seeing my mom dance to Tina Turner was priceless.
