If the murse is wrong............link to trip report on last pg, post 520.

[passthepixiedust]

Tracy, charging calls to work is the best thing about work.

I always feel too guilty! lol.

I think Becci will get into the autograph hunting more if she feels there is a point to it and that she is challenged to get as many different ones as possible as she's very competative. It also good that she's aware that you can enjoy yourself and do your bit as a global citizen....yes, EVERYTHING has to have a small mum speach attached to it

I forget, how old is Becci? I bet she has a blast!

I woke up this wonderful morning with the realization that we will be leaving for WDW in exactly 3 weeks today!

OMG. I thought it would never get here. When you get to the point when you can say, "We're leaving in 2 weeks and x days, it starts going by in a blur!

And I can't believe I forgot to post my pic yesterday. I ended up going to get my hair permed yesterday (was supposed to get it done today)

How did it turn out?

We'll be picking up our new washer this weekend to the tune of $450. It's cutting into my Disney money!

Don't you hate how expenses always seem to pop up right before a vacation? Yuck.

Anyone have any special plans for the weekend?

Not me. Just chillaxin with the kids. The boys were supposed to go to their dad's, but he had to cancel so I might take them to a movie or something.

We re-fied our house yesterday and went from a 6.25% interest rate to a 4.875% rate! Michael did all the leg work and can I share that we will save over $400 a month on our house payment!!!! That deserves the pixiedust smiley!!!!

That deserves MULTIPLE pixiedust smilies!!! Awesome! Does that mean U2 is looking more probable?

 

[DisneyJo]

To young???....are you suggesting that I'm an old fart

Never

We re-fied our house yesterday and went from a 6.25% interest rate to a 4.875% rate! Michael did all the leg work and can I share that we will save over $400 a month on our house payment!!!! That deserves the pixiedust smiley!!!!

Fantastic

 

[jenna]

Jenna, you post whatever pics you want! And I cannot believe you leave in exactly 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!! I keep forgetting to email you our food list. I will do it today.

Don't worry about the food list....you still have plenty of time!

I'll get a pic of the boys when they get home.

We re-fied our house yesterday and went from a 6.25% interest rate to a 4.875% rate! Michael did all the leg work and can I share that we will save over $400 a month on our house payment!!!! That deserves the pixiedust smiley!!!!

That is absolutely fantastic!!

So......do we see DVC in your future?!

OMG. I thought it would never get here. When you get to the point when you can say, "We're leaving in 2 weeks and x days, it starts going by in a blur!

I know, really! I'm glad I've already started packing & gathering stuff for the trip. I would feel so stressed at this point if I hadn't.

How did it turn out?

Curly. Actually when I first got home Nate said "OMG your hair is really curly." I knew that wasn't a good sign. But in all honesty, it was a mess at that point. I had gone to Curves and had pulled it back in a ponytail while I worked out. I wanted to get it done now so it would be relaxed for the trip. It's easier to do when it has some curl to it. That means I may actually make some rope drops!

Don't you hate how expenses always seem to pop up right before a vacation? Yuck.

It seems like that's always the case.

Not me. Just chillaxin with the kids. The boys were supposed to go to their dad's, but he had to cancel so I might take them to a movie or something.

What one are you thinking about seeing?

 

[rentayenta]

I always feel too guilty! lol.

Oy vey.

That deserves MULTIPLE pixiedust smilies!!! Awesome! Does that mean U2 is looking more probable?

Fantastic

We are very happy. Every little bit helps.

Don't worry about the food list....you still have plenty of time!

If I don't send it soon, I will forget. My memory is total crap as of late.

I'll get a pic of the boys when they get home.

That is absolutely fantastic!!

So......do we see DVC in your future?!

Nope. You see student loan being paid in my future.

I know, really! I'm glad I've already started packing & gathering stuff for the trip. I would feel so stressed at this point if I hadn't.

My goal was to start this weekend howver it is looking to be a busy weekend. I would really love to relax.

Curly. Actually when I first got home Nate said "OMG your hair is really curly." I knew that wasn't a good sign. But in all honesty, it was a mess at that point. I had gone to Curves and had pulled it back in a ponytail while I worked out. I wanted to get it done now so it would be relaxed for the trip. It's easier to do when it has some curl to it. That means I may actually make some rope drops!

If the perm enables you to make rope drops then for the perm!!!!!!

 

[passthepixiedust]

I know, really! I'm glad I've already started packing & gathering stuff for the trip. I would feel so stressed at this point if I hadn't.

Did you ever go shopping for the new stuff for you?

What one are you thinking about seeing?

We still haven't seen Coraline so probably that...

Nope. You see student loan being paid in my future.

DVC sounds like SO much more fun, but I guess the paying off debt thing is okay too.....

My goal was to start this weekend howver it is looking to be a busy weekend. I would really love to relax.

OMG. You are gonna end up packing the night before at this rate! Didn't you already have the bags in the car by this time last trip?

 

[rentayenta]

DVC sounds like SO much more fun, but I guess the paying off debt thing is okay too.....

Yeah, you don't mess with the Federal Gov't and not paying back your student loans.

OMG. You are gonna end up packing the night before at this rate! Didn't you already have the bags in the car by this time last trip?

I know and it's painful.


This weekend is SO busy and I just want to chill.


Anyone doing anything fabulous other than Tracy going to see Coraline? Gabby is BEGGING to take her to see 17 Again on Sunday.

 

[vamassey1]

We re-fied our house yesterday and went from a 6.25% interest rate to a 4.875% rate! Michael did all the leg work and can I share that we will save over $400 a month on our house payment!!!! That deserves the pixiedust smiley!!!!​

WOW that's great! We refied the last time rates were really low and got 4.75. Enjoy the extra money.

I'm so trilled. I booked our flights today. Now it means we're really going. But it will only be Danielle and I for 8 nights. She'll celebrate her 10 birthday in the World.

Tomorrow we're going to middle child's sorority fundraiser. Crawfish on the Clover. Crawfish, jambalaya and all the cokes you can drink!(no booze) We're also hoping to catch the LSU spring game if it doesn't rain. Love me some college football! If it clears up by Sunday we're hoping to go to New Orleans to the Audubon Zoo.​

 

[jenna]

Jon (with his blue lips after eating an icee) presents #22:

 

[jenna]

If I don't send it soon, I will forget. My memory is total crap as of late.

Got it! Thanks! I do have some questions as to what particular brands you like, such as coffee, and OJ, but I'll talk to you on the phone about them.

Nope. You see student loan being paid in my future.

I figured that's what it would be going to. But hey....get the student loans paid off sooner with that extra $ & then buy DVC!

If the perm enables you to make rope drops then for the perm!!!!!!

Every little bit helps!

Did you ever go shopping for the new stuff for you?

Not yet. I'm hoping to lose a few pounds first. I'll shop for me the week before.

Anyone doing anything fabulous other than Tracy going to see Coraline? Gabby is BEGGING to take her to see 17 Again on Sunday.

That movie looks cute! I'd take her to see it if I lived closer.

Emma has her pictures in the morning for her dance recital. I have to be there (half hour away) at 8:00am. Getting Emma up at 6:00 will pose a challenge. Plus I still haven't figured out how to get her hair in a decent bun.

The boys are going turkey hunting in the morning for the youth hunt. It's also the first day of trout. So after hunting, they'll be fishing. If you ask Nate, that's his idea of a perfect day. Emma and I will do some grocery shopping while they are doing their thing.

On Sunday, Emma has a classmate's b-day party at Chuck E. Cheese. I think the boys will go along too. Not for the party, but because they did so well on their report cards.

WOW that's great! We refied the last time rates were really low and got 4.75. Enjoy the extra money.

I'm so trilled. I booked our flights today. Now it means we're really going. But it will only be Danielle and I for 8 nights. She'll celebrate her 10 birthday in the World.

Tomorrow we're going to middle child's sorority fundraiser. Crawfish on the Clover. Crawfish, jambalaya and all the cokes you can drink!(no booze) We're also hoping to catch the LSU spring game if it doesn't rain. Love me some college football! If it clears up by Sunday we're hoping to go to New Orleans to the Audubon Zoo.

Yay for the flights!!!

Sounds like a fun weekend! Nate would love the crawfish & jambalaya!

 

[rentayenta]

WOW that's great! We refied the last time rates were really low and got 4.75. Enjoy the extra money.

Wow! 4.75 is amazing!

I'm so trilled. I booked our flights today. Now it means we're really going. But it will only be Danielle and I for 8 nights. She'll celebrate her 10 birthday in the World.

Terrific! She will love that! What airline did you book? Did you get a good deal?

Tomorrow we're going to middle child's sorority fundraiser. Crawfish on the Clover. Crawfish, jambalaya and all the cokes you can drink!(no booze) We're also hoping to catch the LSU spring game if it doesn't rain. Love me some college football! If it clears up by Sunday we're hoping to go to New Orleans to the Audubon Zoo.

Sounds like a fun weekend you have planned! Mmmmmm crawfish; I like 'em spicy!

Jon (with his blue lips after eating an icee) presents #22:

Darling and I cannot believe that Mickey head says 22 *thud*

Got it! Thanks! I do have some questions as to what particular brands you like, such as coffee, and OJ, but I'll talk to you on the phone about them.

You are so cute. Do I seem that particular?

I figured that's what it would be going to. But hey....get the student loans paid off sooner with that extra $ & then buy DVC!

I don't know that I will live to see the student loans paid off. Really. Their extended repayment plan is really extended. They don't consolidate anymore but if you owe x amount they will drag the payments out for the rest of your life.

That movie looks cute! I'd take her to see it if I lived closer.

I want to see it. Zac Efron is hot!

Emma has her pictures in the morning for her dance recital. I have to be there (half hour away) at 8:00am. Getting Emma up at 6:00 will pose a challenge. Plus I still haven't figured out how to get her hair in a decent bun.

Did you do the ponytail trick?

The boys are going turkey hunting in the morning for the youth hunt. It's also the first day of trout. So after hunting, they'll be fishing. If you ask Nate, that's his idea of a perfect day. Emma and I will do some grocery shopping while they are doing their thing.

Boys. Gotta love 'em.

On Sunday, Emma has a classmate's b-day party at Chuck E. Cheese. I think the boys will go along too. Not for the party, but because they did so well on their report cards.

You mean Chuck E Hell! I really dislike that place with a passion. You are a trooper. It has been officially banned from our household. Ooooo, I am like the mod of our house.

 

[winkers]

I can't believe I'm away for a few days and you're already up to page 6! Boy you are a bunch of chatty ladies...........and a couple of dudes.

 

[DisneyJo]

We saw 17 again a few days ago and I really liked it, it was good and funny too

Jenna good luck with the bun, I agree put it in a pony tail first then twist and wrap round, do they sell those bun covers there? They're like a fine net and they keep all the hair in place

 

[jenna]

You are so cute. Do I seem that particular?

No, not at all. I just want to get the right kind.

I don't know that I will live to see the student loans paid off. Really. Their extended repayment plan is really extended. They don't consolidate anymore but if you owe x amount they will drag the payments out for the rest of your life.

We got Nate's SL paid off last year. Unfortunately, I'm still paying on mine. And I'm not even working in my field and frankly really don't want to go back to it.

I want to see it. Zac Efron is hot!

OH YEAH!!! Hubba hubba!!

Did you do the ponytail trick?

I put it in a ponytail and braided it. Then wrapped the extra hair around it so you couldn't see the braid. It worked well enough for the picture.

You mean Chuck E Hell! I really dislike that place with a passion. You are a trooper. It has been officially banned from our household. Ooooo, I am like the mod of our house.

We saw 17 again a few days ago and I really liked it, it was good and funny too

Jenna good luck with the bun, I agree put it in a pony tail first then twist and wrap round, do they sell those bun covers there? They're like a fine net and they keep all the hair in place

Thanks Jo. It worked (well at least good enough for today!) I've seen the bun covers a long time ago, but didn't think about them. Maybe for the recital I'll have it done professionally.




I took her picture with tomorrow's # today while she was still in costume. I'm on the ball! (For once)

 

[rentayenta]

I can't believe I'm away for a few days and you're already up to page 6! Boy you are a bunch of chatty ladies...........and a couple of dudes.

Have you been here since we got our new home? How's life?

We saw 17 again a few days ago and I really liked it, it was good and funny too

I am glad it's good. It's a common remake theme but I guess they need to make one for every generation of heart throbs.

3 weeks!!!!!!​

​

 

[rentayenta]

No, not at all. I just want to get the right kind.

You are nicest.

We got Nate's SL paid off last year. Unfortunately, I'm still paying on mine. And I'm not even working in my field and frankly really don't want to go back to it.

What is your degree in? My undergrad is paid off already- this is grad school loans only. I can't even imagine owing all this and not working in the field. Michael would kill me. Really. And I would be disappointed as well. I really love my chosen field.

I put it in a ponytail and braided it. Then wrapped the extra hair around it so you couldn't see the braid. It worked well enough for the picture.


I took her picture with tomorrow's # today while she was still in costume. I'm on the ball! (For once)

Awesome! Can't wait to see how cute she looks.

 

[rentayenta]

3 weeks left and the only thing I have bought are swimsuits for the kids! My suitcases are in the basement still. I am so unprepared this trip. That or I am uber swamped with everything else.

 

[autumnpalm]

Oooh, bun making tips! I had to learn to do my own at an early age because my poor mother was hopeless at it. I think the easiest method is the wrap around pony tail method too. Do you have bun pins, Jenna? They make it sooo much easier. After you get the hair in a tight ponytail, twist it and then wrap it around counter clockwise. Then insert hair pins at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o clock positions and insert the rest to catch flyaways and wisps. Bunheads sells hair nets in natural hair colour shades so that they make the bun look tidy and blend right in. They sell them at most dance stores! And don't forget a liberal amount of gel and hairspray. My head always felt somewhat like a helmet when I was done!

 

[rentayenta]

Hi ya!

 

[Goofyluver]

Jenny...

Why are you on the internets?

You're freakin' 3 weeks away from a trippie!

You should be runnin' around like your hairs on fire.

I've been keepin' up. Just cause I ain't postin' doesn't mean I haven't been keepin' up.

I'm so excited for you all to go and have a wonderful time.

Miss ya' babe!

 

[rentayenta]

Jenny...

Why are you on the internets?

You're freakin' 3 weeks away from a trippie!

You should be runnin' around like your hairs on fire.

I've been keepin' up. Just cause I ain't postin' doesn't mean I haven't been keepin' up.

I'm so excited for you all to go and have a wonderful time.

Miss ya' babe!

How you be? I miss you too!!!!