January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part IV !!!

[debbieandroo]

Today I had a girl's day and went to the mall with my friend. We went to a bath and body shop called Lush (there's on in the Orlando airport if you've never been and can lose the men for a short time - lol). They were having buy 1 get TWO free on their soaps and buy 1 get 1 free on their holiday gift sets (which have soap, bath bombs, shower bombs, scrubs). Then we went to Bath & Body Shop for THEIR sales and I got MORE body wash (hey, at $3...!), THEN we went to Sephora where I got something I actually needed (who knew!) but walked out with my birthday gift from them (body wash. note a trend?) and my 100 point gift (face moisterizer with SPF - for Disney!). My cats were very interested in all the smelly things I brought

I may never need soap again. I'm debating cutting pieces of the soap-soap and giving some to my mom and my other friends.

Has anyone seen my bathing suit? I can't seem to find it and I want to pack it to Disney just in case...

mmmmmmmm....like your cats, I love girlie smelly things [as opposed to boy smelly things - phew!]. What a fun shopping trip that must have been.

And unfortunately, I haven't seen your bathing suit around here - my dog might have eaten - he loves to do that sort of thing. I got a 10 dollar off coupon from Walgreen's last week and I know I put it in a very safe place - so safe that I will never ever find it again --

And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! [I wanted to get my wishes in before your birthday officially began] I hope you and your bathing suit are reunited, the weather is cooperative, your DH's team wins easily and your dinner is perfect.

I'm packing a bit of everything. Well, as much as I can fit!

Me too - with emphasis on the everything.... that's going to be one heavy suitcase...

I had to break the news to one of our group today that WDW doesn't serve real coffee at all of their restaurants. That was quite the blow. I did tell him that I was planning to take coffee from home but I think he would rather me take not only the coffee but the coffee maker AND take everything into the parks! [I guess I'd just wheel everything around on a dolly???] I told him that if he wanted me to do that, I'd have to get back to him about that one.


And, Wendy, your DD is a genius - that's a great idea about the trivia cards - I love that kind of stuff. Sounds like another trip to Target for me!

 

[trixiequilts]

I'll test my theory again next weekend when we see another show. Tomorrow is Grease (with Taylor Hicks) and next week is Frost/Nixon.

I saw Taylor when he was on the American Idol tour. He was really good live. Hope it was fun!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Good Mornings, SNOWBIRDS!!!

Up and at 'em! Am I the only crazy person that is up at 6:15 on a Sunday?


I've got huge list of things that MUST be done today. More laundry, prep the fish tank, thank you cards from Christmas, sort through DS's old toys to determine what will be donated, take down the outside lights . . . it goes on and on!

I want to keep myself as busy as possible so that the day goes quickly! I'm sure I'll check in with you all before we leave tomorrow morning.

 

[MAGGIED]

sarbah77.......

Happy Birthday hope you have a great day!!!!

 

[emh1129]

They should be able to add it there, no problem. A couple of years ago we forgot to add our flight info, and then AGAIN forgot at the resort until we were LEAVING and realized we didn't have the same tickets as our in laws. In a panic I went up to the stand and they were able to print vouchers for us to get on the bus (not that anyone checked them). We just had to take care of checking our own bags. Not one of my finer moments!!

I *think* when you check in, you can let your CM know about this and they can arrange it for you. Or you can call the ME number when you're there. I have read that this happens quite a bit.

One more day for you!!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!

great!! I was hoping it would be a simple fix. Thanks a lot!

 

[emh1129]

Good Mornings, SNOWBIRDS!!!

Up and at 'em! Am I the only crazy person that is up at 6:15 on a Sunday?


I've got huge list of things that MUST be done today. More laundry, prep the fish tank, thank you cards from Christmas, sort through DS's old toys to determine what will be donated, take down the outside lights . . . it goes on and on!

I want to keep myself as busy as possible so that the day goes quickly! I'm sure I'll check in with you all before we leave tomorrow morning.

I woke up super early today, too. I have to check-in for our flight in just a few minutes (last year I forgot to do it 24 hours before our flight time- eek).
I have 4/5 suitcases packed and already in the van. I haven't finished the baby's suitcase yet because I misplaced her Disney t-shirts. So I have to tear the house apart today to look for them. I'm really bummed because some of them match her older sister's shirts and they were super cute.

I also have to take down our outside lights, finish packing our carryons, general cleaning (I hate coming back to a messy house!), and fill up our gas tank in the van.
We're also supposed to go to the IL's for lunch, so I have limited free time today (but I'm sure I will find time to Dis )

 

[MAGGIED]

I woke up super early today, too. I have to check-in for our flight in just a few minutes (last year I forgot to do it 24 hours before our flight time- eek).
I have 4/5 suitcases packed and already in the van. I haven't finished the baby's suitcase yet because I misplaced her Disney t-shirts. So I have to tear the house apart today to look for them. I'm really bummed because some of them match her older sister's shirts and they were super cute.

I also have to take down our outside lights, finish packing our carryons, general cleaning (I hate coming back to a messy house!), and fill up our gas tank in the van.

Sounds like you have a busy day.... but look on the bright side.... tomorrow you will be in DISNEY!!!!

 

[MAGGIED]

This morning I finished our mousekeeping envelopes and our table service tip envelopes. Since we are eating at a few buffets and they boys have pretty much already picked what they want to eat I was able to calculate the approximate tip. I then seal up the envelopes and put them in the pockets of my passporter for the appropriate day. Makes it so easy when we are there.

For those that have been to CBR before..... I was ready on safetymom's CBR page that you could buy a "Captains Plan" for the boat / bike rental for a 5 day period... pay one price and then use as much as you want..... is this still going on... I know that they used to have this at CSR but did away with it..... that might be a really good thing to do for two teenage boys.....

 

[sarbah77]

Well, I guess everyone else is off having a life or something. My DH is working at the Wild game, kids are in bed. I'm watching Little Miss Sunshine. I undecorated the tree, put away most of the other decorations. Still have the village and tree to take down. That will be tomorrow's job (for DH! )
I'm debating whether I should keep watching TV or hop on the Wii Fit and do something good. Of course I also want popcorn! Such tough decisions!!

I have a microwave air popper for popcorn. It's actually GOOD for you and popcorn is a whole grain!!! (Of course, the melted butter I occasionally put on top does NOT help!)

mmmmmmmm....like your cats, I love girlie smelly things [as opposed to boy smelly things - phew!]. What a fun shopping trip that must have been.

And unfortunately, I haven't seen your bathing suit around here - my dog might have eaten - he loves to do that sort of thing. I got a 10 dollar off coupon from Walgreen's last week and I know I put it in a very safe place - so safe that I will never ever find it again --

And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! [I wanted to get my wishes in before your birthday officially began] I hope you and your bathing suit are reunited, the weather is cooperative, your DH's team wins easily and your dinner is perfect.

Thanks!!!

I did find my bathing suit but I did NOT find your Walgreens coupon - sorry about that!!! And yes, the bath & body products trip was a LOT of fun. I am going to be one very clean woman! ... I did have a moment of insanity when I pondered packing a bath bomb for Disney but I don't generally take baths on vacation. And while DH might, after his marathon, I'm not sure he wants a girly smelly thing!

sarbah77.......

Happy Birthday hope you have a great day!!!!

THANKS, Wendy!!!!!

And, to top it off? I'm going to Disney World THIS WEEK!!

 

[crzyred]

Kazooie01 - I have done the 10 minute boxing...it wears me out! Of course doing some of those Yoga things wears me out too...I'm not so much with the coordination (however anyone watching me gets a good laugh)

I'm getting myself ready for church here. Last church before Disney, so we always put in a little prayer request for safe travel.

We finished our shirts last night, but my computer is going psycho and won't let me upload any of the pictures...I also can't play with any of the smilies this morning...So I'll try and post those later on.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I love the last minute (ok, last 2 weeks) stuff. Since we have been planning for a year, it really makes it seem close. I have to take DS12 shoe shopping because he has lost both pair of shoes. Ya, I know... He left one pair somewhere in Vancouver WA while on a football game trip. Luckily he had another pair at home. Well, those went missing last weekend at the mountain while snowboarding. SO, mommy gets to take him shoe shopping. I think he would look fairly silly at Disney World in either his snowboard boots or his snow boots. (might teach him a lesson though!)

I also get to buy panties for all my men. They love it when I say that, especially in the store, in front of a cute girl. Ya, I am that mom!

There are a few more small items that I would like to pick up this weekend. I have 2 Saturdays left before we leave. This one is shopping Saturday, next is cleaning, packing, stupid stuff Saturday. And blond hair remover day. Want to look pretty for all those 1000's of Disney pics I always come home with. (and fyi, it is not grey, it is blond... )

I also have to figure out which limo company I called and made reservations with. I have not told the kids that we are taking a limo to the airport and I did not want them to find out so I was being stealthy and did not leave any trace of information. Well, see where that got me... I have no idea who will be here to get us! I will call later today and hopefully find the right company!

ONLY 14 Days 0 Hrs 49 Mins 52 Secs left to go (still stupid wrong ticker...)

I too have to get my older son new tennis shoes!!! He just got a pair and has already out grown them. I need to do this today--I want them broke in before the trip. And-----I always say panties and my dh and boys go nuts. They hate it---but hey-what's a girl to do?

Hi all,
more shopping today!

I got 2 pairs of Sandals - 1 pair of Merrels and a pair of The North Face ! It was a sale, buy one get one free. They are the rugged hiking type sandals!
I also got a small backpack- i do not like my Baggalini so I am going to try this bag out and see if it fits all my stuff. I also got a new wallet- small compact one for the little things I take to the world. I also found a swimsuit...don;t really like it, but it fits and it "supportive"

we then stopped by Wally World and got the last bits of travel stuff. Tomorrow it is croc shopping and time to try on my summer pants to see if the fit.

We still need to take down the tree and clean.

Quick question-What is North Face? I see it on lots of stuff and never knew exactly what it was.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Happy Sunday! Our first chance to go to Sunday church this year! What a blessing!!!

Hope all of you are on the mend--we seem to be!!!Just glad to get it over with before the trips begin. I started on my closet Friday--didn't do much yesterday, so I plan to finish today. That will be a load off me right there!! Can't stand junked-up closets. Why do we hang on to clothes we don't wear? Must be phsycological.I don't do that with much stuff, only certain clothes. I don't know, but I am getting out some things today and donating them.I will start on my packing list this week for small toiletries and such. I need to get snax and things to pack food wise.

I have to focus on school this week, then next week I can kick it in high gear---and have a better idea weather wise what's going on. Plus so many of you will be back, you can guide the rest of us weather wise!! I have found that accuweather is much better for advance planning than the weather channel. The last few trips I relied on the Weather channel were way off. So, that's a tip from me for today!!! Ha!!!! Okay, let me get my little chicks ready for church!!! Try to catch ya'll later today!!

Happy Birthday Sarah!!

 

[jenjolt]

Nope..I was the crazy one at Wal-Mart this morning at 6:15am LOL!! I finally went and bought my pop-up hamper, so I can do laundry one night and I got my power strip...which was a really really good idea THANK WENDY!!!!

Also bought some hangers so I can hang up my clothes, I don't want them all wrinkly...I might even purchase some of the wrinkle release to use!!!

Well off to church, I'll talk to you all laterz!!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Morning Birdies...just checking in before I pay bills-YUCK! Didn't sleep much last night, the baby woke up crying, then I put him in bed with us (of course the 6 yr old had already crawled in bed with us too). A few minutes later Keaton's yacking in our bed. I was able to get a blanket in front of him so it didn't get all over the bed. Needless to say, not much sleeping was done on my part after that! I've been on our very uncomfortable couch since then and feeling a little ookey myself. Hopefully it's all in my head!!!

I actually got Andy to sit down and look at shirts with me last night, so now he is sharing the obsession and worked up some shirts last night. I haven't wondered downstairs to check them out yet.

 

[MAGGIED]

Morning Birdies...just checking in before I pay bills-YUCK! Didn't sleep much last night, the baby woke up crying, then I put him in bed with us (of course the 6 yr old had already crawled in bed with us too). A few minutes later Keaton's yacking in our bed. I was able to get a blanket in front of him so it didn't get all over the bed. Needless to say, not much sleeping was done on my part after that! I've been on our very uncomfortable couch since then and feeling a little ookey myself. Hopefully it's all in my head!!!

I actually got Andy to sit down and look at shirts with me last night, so now he is sharing the obsession and worked up some shirts last night. I haven't wondered downstairs to check them out yet.

Hope your little one feels better soon!!!! and you too!!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Hope your little one feels better soon!!!! and you too!!!

Thanks! He seems fine this morning! Up and energetic as always! Maybe it was just something he ate last night. I did see him drinking out of a sippy of cup milk that had been out for way too long...such a good mother!

 

[dundeehunter]

I don't know about Kayte or Crzyred, but in my neck of Wisconsin, our roads are pure ice this morning. No church for us. It doesn't feel really cold outside, but it was raining yesterday afternoon and then around 8:00pm last night, the temps dropped. My DH said no traveling for me, but he went out ice fishing...men Luckily he took the old truck!
This weather just excites me even more for the upcoming trip.

 

[MAGGIED]

Thanks! He seems fine this morning! Up and energetic as always! Maybe it was just something he ate last night. I did see him drinking out of a sippy of cup milk that had been out for way too long...such a good mother!

Glad he is feeling better... they seem to bounce back quicker than we do..... and you are a wonderful mommy!!!!!

 

[MAGGIED]

So who do we have for our CBR meet.... Shelly, Jenny and Wendy so far.... is that it... I forget things so easy these days..... DS says it's because I am close to that half century mark..... kids can be so cruel..lol

 

[MAGGIED]

Just a side note.... looks like in addition to the free and discounted tickets for military they are going to be offering a 40% at moderates as well..... hope so... that makes that girls trip more possible....