Hi Everyone!
We just got back from our too short vacation! Now it's time to plan the next one!
Here are a couple of photos. We did Epcot, MK for MNNSHP, and MGM.
The weather was iffy at best all weekend. Yesterday it actually rained all day. Just a drizzle but we were damp all day..Yuck
Anywho, here are a few pictures...
That is our MNNSHP day. Notice our decorated window in the back.
This is in the morning before we left for Epcot.
And this is our hotel hopping day. We spent one day, just exploring the other hotels. And we found that we actually Don't Like the Grand Floridian...LOL.
I guess I just saved myself thousands of dollars...LOL
I will post more pictures soon. We all had a great time.
Lisa, the girls look fantastic! I love that waitress costume! I believe Heather and I are planning a hotel hopping day too! The kids and I did that last year, and it was a lot of fun to dream!
Here is the outfits I made my girls for dress as your favorite bible character. Dd(5) was an angel and dd(20) was Queen Ester.
Cute!!! I think Lydia would be......who else....Lydia! She even likes purple! She likes me to read her that story! "And she just made them come, right Mommy?"
These are great!!! Just had to post this picture. Looks like our girls would get along
Oh, she is so precious! We need to see more (big) pictures of her!
And to the sisters: I don't get annoyed by you at all! I have 3 of my own sisters so I honestly don't know if I even notice the difference all that often. [/COLOR]!
Three sisters, that must have been fun! Sisters are something special though, aren't they!
Does anyone know where Heather is lately????
She was at the air zoo. Getting motion sickness on a hot air balloon ride! (no toilet mishaps though!)
And, yep, we were talking about you! Were your ears burning??? (or is that ringing, or is it if your palm itches...................)
Surprisingly I'm not in much pain today, I haven't taken a pain pill yet but I'm going to with lunch so I can get a nap in.
My MIL sent me flowers today. I've got to go put them somewhere I can appreciate them and where the three year old can't.
So glad to hear you aren't in much pain today!!!! How sweet of your MIL to send flowers.
We were all Star Wars characters. I was Princess Leia 1st movie white dress. DH was Han Solo. DD1 was Wicket.
DD4 was Princess Leia in the Ewok village.
Dh's goal is to get a pic of all of us in costume with the cat beacuse the cat's name is Chewie. No we aren't ALL Star Wars obsessed, just dh.
I love Wicket! So adorable! I don't think I have ever seen a Princess Leia in Ewok village costume before! She is beautiful!
Our brother is a big Star Wars fan.
I would love to do a pre-trip report with Teresa! Our next trip is from May 3-17. So, we were thinking this would be a little bit early to start it. I actually just made Tessa that dress to wear this fall. But, since people mentioned it, maybe she should wear it to the princess meal! We're not going to the castle to eat (I don't think, Teresa is in charge of that), but we're doing Akersush, I believe. As for planning, we set the dates more than a year before hand. We're renting 2 houses in the Orlando area, right across the street from each other. This is a lot cheaper than a hotel for large groups!
I don't think any of us were reall impressed with the castle, although it was fun last time we ate there. I really liked Aker.....whatever Norway better. Although, it's open for discussion of course!
Renting houses is a great way to go with a group. We are paying $550 for the week.
Aw thanks! Honestly, there's a LOT more
than
in our relationship!! She's really a great sister!
Yeah, what she said!
What a cute dress and what a cutie wearing it! You're right about starting your sewing early. I'm thinking Teresa and I should get started on the ice cream outfits for Beaches and Cream soon!
I am waiting for inspiration for the trim on the bottom!
ETA: I did a search for "Kid's sewing machine" on amazon.com and they have ALL sorts of kid's sewing machines. I guess I never knew these existed anymore!
Hey, look what I saw in the Lillian Vernon catalog yesterday!! It's also on lillianvernon.com These would make the cutest gifts for our kids (ages 8 and up). Too bad Tessa's a little young for these!
It's $39.98 and here's what it says about it:
The perfect "first" real sewing machine by White handles grown-up chores, too! Made to last with tough plastic exterior, 7 all-metal gears. Large space for guiding fabrics. Locking straight stitch for sewing projects, repairs. Threaded and ready to use, has built-in bobbin winder, foot pedal, 4 metal bobbins (3 with white thread, 1 with black), removable spool holder, how-to's. 4 "AA" batteries are not included, but AC adapter is. Lightweight mini, 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 8 3/4" high. Ages 8 and up, adult supervision suggested.
After I saw that, I looked at target.com and they have this:
This one is pricier at $59.99.
• Great first sewing machine for budding dressmakers
• Features drop-in bobbin, easy lay-in threading and 3 stitch types: straight, zigzag and reverse
• 4-point feed system keeps fabric straight and flat as you sew
• Made of high-impact ABS for extra durability
• 9Hx5Wx11.25L"
These are so cute! They look like they are made better than the all plastic ones that Lydia and Arminda use. (Lydia's doesn't have a needle, she just pretends). When I was little, I had one that sewed with glue. Very strong glue. I probably lost some brain cells sewing with that!
GRRR...Okay since we weren't going to be able to go to the parks I thought..well, the AK dress is done (she can wear that to the petting zoo @ Ft. Wilderness, sure) the minnie outfit is done, maybe we'll get to MK one day soon... Epcot outfit, still sitting in my sewing basket (formerly a laundry basket, now home to all fabric, scraps and patterns-though it's clearly overflowing) so why not save the epcot fabric for next year and save some money then....
My inlaws were going to buy us passes for this week but it's been so crappy we've stayed in mostly. But today they decide the weather looks like it'll be decent so we can go to a park on thursday. Hmmm...one day, one park....We did MK for
MNSSHP, I hate to buy one day one park tickets to MGM b/c we only like to do a few things there and hate to get one day one park tickets to AK cause their only open 9-5 (my optimal WDW plan includes doing these parks on the same day,one that's a late EMH for MGM) so what park would we go to? Epcot, naturally
GRRR!!!Of course she'll wear her minnie outfit, but still! I mean c'mon can like 1 thing go right on this vacay??
okay enough complaining, We're going to Seaworld tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to post pics of Lily in her halloween twirl. Epcot on Thursday!!!
Oh, you know you are having fun! But, doesn't it just figure the outfit you DON'T make, is the park you go to! She will be adorable in anything though!
And so the paranoia sets in.....
I could use a favor from my boutique friends if it's ok to ask??
As you all know I am gonna be a grandma for the first time in January! We are all really excited about it here, but yesterday DD called to tell me she was in the hospital. She had been sick all day long and was not able to keep anything down and was dehydrated and just plain run down from this thing! Anyway.... they gave her an IV and hooked her up to a monitor- after which they saw that she was experiencing contractions all the while she was in the hospital! NOT GOOD!!! Well, they gave her shot to stop the contractions, and it seems to have worked (although she did continue to have them last night). BUT, I'm just wondering if you all would just remember Alissa in your prayers today? Every little prayer helps.... and we just want to make sure this little guy has every bit of help he can get!
Thanks all!!
Oh, how scary!
I have started praying for you, Alissa, and the baby. I get so worried when someone has problems when they are pregnant, thank you for sharing with us so we can pray for them.
Well it looks like my pocket book will be a little bit safer. We had our ultrasound today and we are expecting a baby
BOY. And most importantly he is healthy
. Everything look perfect. dd was very upset that she's not getting a sister, but she will come around. I am so excited to find out the gender, and now we get to figure out a name
That is wonderful! I wasn't able to pick out a good boy name with either of my last two babies, so I can't help you out there! Thank goodness they were girls!
This is FANTASTIC!!!! WOW!!! I think it looks great! Your son is such a cute dragon slaying king!
I think they are looking great. I like the ruffle idea.
We are all really excited about it here, but yesterday DD called to tell me she was in the hospital. She had been sick all day long and was not able to keep anything down and was dehydrated and just plain run down from this thing! Anyway.... they gave her an IV and hooked her up to a monitor- after which they saw that she was experiencing contractions all the while she was in the hospital! 
NOT GOOD!!! Well, they gave her shot to stop the contractions, and it seems to have worked (although she did continue to have them last night). BUT, I'm just wondering if you all would just remember Alissa in your prayers today? Every little prayer helps.... and we just want to make sure this little guy has every bit of help he can get!
. And most importantly he is healthy 
