June, July, August PLANNING thread

[mkymouse4ever]

Hi everyone!

Still watching for ap rates. Coming up in 2 weeks I need to make adr's for nov /dec. Yikees. At least we will have more time between trips this year. Sis, mentioned to me that we should of went 1 week in spring, 2 in summer, and 1 week in n /d. now that's an idea.

She is starting to warm up to the ECV. idea. At least for long days. But our schedule usually is up early (we both work early, so not a problem), right to park of the day & then back to resort at 12pm, swim, eat, nap, and back to park at 5-6pm? With so many days, this should work again this year, and take some pressure off of her knees.
Her ortho md, is working on getting her HC parking, and I will definately bring that with us, if she qualifies. The less on that knee the better off she is. Thanks for all the help. She does not post much on the dis, but I know she reads my threads.

Expecting a nice weekend here, but sending some over cast weather east. (sorry). Hopefully work will be good this weekend.

TP2, how is the planning coming? Which adr's do you have?
Tomar, Your counter is so down! I lost my day counter (i miss it) but otherwise, we are 1 month behind you!
EE22, Your almost out of school!

Have a great weekend! mky

 

[EEyorelover22]

Hi Everyone! What fun...you all are getting so close to your trips now I'll keep hoping for AP rates for you MKY!

I've been way too busy the last couple of weeks. Track has us running all the time. So much

14 months later...I finally finished my new math textbook! I have a few problems to work on the semester review and the semester exam and I'll be done.

and...

19 days of school left

One of our trips this summer will be near Naperville and they have a Disney Store. So...that's all of the Mouse I'll see this summer.

 

[tripplanner2]

Hi Everyone :

MKY: Here is some pixie dust for you. Hoping for your AP rates.

So far we have Hoop, Chef Mickeys, and 1900 Park Fare (I know it is something different this year, can't remember). I am sure it will all change on Sunday when the girls get to weigh in. I have to think about princesses over food still. DD2 is still in love with Pooh and now she also loves Ariel. May try to add the Aserkesh in Epcot. Not sure yet.

Eyorre22: Can't believe you are still working on that text book.

Good luck with all the track meets. Soccer has been keeping us pretty busy around here.

 

[EEyorelover22]

14 months I've been working on that new book
I have two problems I just cannot figure out so I'll have to ask my co-worker on Monday. I'm so glad I'm done!!!!!

DS has regionals on Friday. As a freshmen, I don't think he'll make state unless he has a huge PR on Friday. He's thrown Varsity all season which has been GREAT experience. DD is doing very well too. They each have 2 meets left....both this week. It really takes planning to make sure they have their homework done.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Hiya everyone!

Still watching for ap rates. News is not good. The mickey monitor for summer is out, and no mention of rates.

EE22, Yes there are many disney stores around naperville. Fox Valley mall is between aurora & naperville. check out http://westfield.com/foxvalley/ (I think) they own all the malls around here. It is right on rt 59, about 1/2 hr from us. All the suburbs of chicago to us are now merging togther. Losing lots of farm land. Solid all the way up. If you take 88 tollroad north out of naperville (about 5-10 min) you hit Yorktown mall and down the road Oakbrook mall. These both are very nice, and each has its own disney store. Problem is our disney stores have all been updated and redone. (i miss the old ones). They primarily sell to the pre-school toddler ages? Every now and then you can find something in the back.

I never thought, my teachers had to do the work to. I always assummed that they thought us stupid, and this math was so easy. Glad to see that you struggle too sometimes. Just think, next year will be a snap in your text book.

Today is 100days! (and 199) We are so excited. Tommorrow double digits!

TP2, I always wanted to try Park Faire. This year it will be in GF cafe. This is a beauitful room and has a great view of their pool and grounds. We have a chef mickeys for breakfast and dinner. They are supposed to start doing lunches in August. Our other character event, is breakfastsauraus. Been before and not crazy about them. Little character time, very over crowded etc.. . But early acess to animal kingdom And your closer to Everst when the rope drops.

Tomar, Your getting close!

Everyone have a great week. mky

 

[EEyorelover22]

MKY: Thanks for the info on the malls and Disney Stores. I'll check it out. We don't go there till July so I'll have time after school gets out to check it out. I found the info on the Oakbrook one. Do you know what a Castle Store is? I think my friend Susie said there is one of those there. I agree, there are a few cute things for adults in there, but not much.


WDW: We really enjoy Park Faire. Also, the idea about Breakfastsauraus is very true for Everest. That's what we do. Whenever we are there it's empty at 8:00. I love their cinnamon roll French toast and DS LOVES the bacon. We had such fun there at Christmas and it was even a later time. We must have hit it on good days.

Anyone notice my countdown???
I've decided some how, some way, we have to get back next summer. For DS it will be too late in 09...he'll be starting school as a senior!!! So...2008 or bust! I have to do some research on DD's driver's ed. I did check and it's 6 weeks long in the summer which will run right into football for DS. I might do a private company instead. We shall see, but it there's a will, there's a way!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

EE22- I love that your countdown is at 14 months now !! The time is going to fly!!

TOMAR!!! You've got it

I hope it works out. Why work otherwise??

DS will be too old in 09.

Driver's Ed...must deal with that issue!

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

Hi Guys !

EE22- YAAY! I vote for the summer of `08 too!

MKY- No luck yet with an AP rate notice I hope soon for you though !!

TP2- How`s the planning coming along !

 

[mkymouse4ever]

DS will be too old in 09.

Too old? Now your DS being raised by you, should never be too old for disney?

I know, my dad dragged us to California twice, per car to disneyland. And we made opening year at wdw too. When they ask "how did you become disney obsessed", I roll my eyes, and shrug.

It is never too far out to plan a trip to wdw. Just think it gives you more time to plan. I already have money down on the disney cruise for aug 08'.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Too old? Now your DS being raised by you, should never be too old for disney?

How silly of me!! He may not want to admit to his friends that he's going though. And, in 2010, the college bills will start!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

Forgot to say....

18 DAYS LEFT!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

OT: BUT!! Blow some Pixie Dust towards the corn. Both DD and DS have HUGE track meets tonight

Happy Counting everyone!!!

 

[mkymouse4ever]

good luck, ee22 kids!

 

[EEyorelover22]

Hi All
DD won the City Meet in discus and took 3rd in shot put.
DS did awesome! he took 6th in the Varsity Regionals. They only take the top 4 for state, but he had the best throw of the season!!

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

YAAY for EE22`s DS & DD !!!!!!
congratulations

 

[tripplanner2]

EE22: On the track meets!!!! Makes you so proud.

And I agree. DS will never be too old for Disney. I will admit though that DD8 won't tell her friends she wore a princess dress last year. But she did enjoy it while we were there. I am kind of the same way. I buy all this Disney stuff for the kids because I really want it and figure I can pass it off as buying for the girls. And next summer will come before you know it.

Well tomorrow is the big day. I can finally start talking about our trip.

Happy Mothers Day everyone!

 

[EEyorelover22]

Make sure you let us know the reaction of the family

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

HAPPY MOTHER`S DAY EVERYONE !

TP2- Can`t wait to hear all the details of how the big day went

 

[mkymouse4ever]

EE22, congrat's on the track meet!

Hope everyone had a great mother's day.

 

[tripplanner2]

Well the conflicts start right away! Everyone is very excited. Main problem is that we only have 3 days worth of passes for the whole family and DD8 REALLY wants to go on Rockin Roller Coaster. The only thing from MGM that anyone wants to do so I have to see if we can somehow work it into the trip. They want to do all the extras that cost extra. The lunch at GF with Alice and Mary Poppins, they did that 2 years ago and BBB. Those are the things they are most excited about. Now is when the real planning will begin I guess. I thought I had it all figured out and now we have a coupe of monkey wrenches. It is all part of the fun though, right???

Hope everyone had a wonderful mothers day.