Laissez les bon temps Rouler...Feb 2010 2/20 MK Last part of the Night updt 9/70 pg65

[vamassey1]

Oh wow, what an awesome party!!!!!!! Boy you really had your work cut out for ya. It looks like you all had a lot of fun even if you didn't get to sleep until 3am!!

I love the Just Dance game! I'm the only one around here that does it, though. Guess because I'm in the minority in this house. DS loves to do the singing ones. He has 2 of the Disney Sing it games.

I hope all the girls enjoyed it. It was a lot of work but Michelle was a huge help with the set up and planning.

I was just thinking what fun pictures of dance moves you could post from the game the next time we dance for Jordan.

You could always come dance with us. I think we would enjoy the singing ones too. We'll have to put those on the Christmas List.

I can't tell you how many girls told their parents when they were leaving they had to have that game! One of the mothers stayed for a while to try it our after most of the girls had left.

 

[mom3sonstt]

On Tanya you are way outnumbered. Do you ever even see pink at your house? I hope they have given you your own bathroom. I hope the numbers even out over the years.

I think "pink" would die if it tried to set foot in my house. Fortunately I was never a "girly-girl" to begin with and always wanted sons. I mostly wanted sons because I knew how frilly my mother would have gotten if I'd had a girl and I don't like frilly. So I guess it worked out. But every now and then it would be nice to have someone else on my team

 

[vamassey1]

I think "pink" would die if it tried to set foot in my house. Fortunately I was never a "girly-girl" to begin with and always wanted sons. I mostly wanted sons because I knew how frilly my mother would have gotten if I'd had a girl and I don't like frilly. So I guess it worked out. But every now and then it would be nice to have someone else on my team

I think as the only female you should be spoiled rotten by the males. After all you are the Queen.

 

[mom3sonstt]

I think as the only female you should be spoiled rotten by the males. After all you are the Queen.

Thank you! I have been telling them that for years. My husband likes to say that he's the "boss" and I say he may be the boss, but I'm the Queen and I out-rank him. Doesn't do me much good, though.....I'm still outnumbered

 

[vamassey1]

Thank you! I have been telling them that for years. My husband likes to say that he's the "boss" and I say he may be the boss, but I'm the Queen and I out-rank him. Doesn't do me much good, though.....I'm still outnumbered

Just keep plugging away! Eventually it will get through their thick skulls.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I read your entire TR today...while at work. Shhhh...don't tell.

I love your daughter Michelle's park bag! What brand is it??

Can't wait to read more.

 

[vamassey1]

I read your entire TR today...while at work. Shhhh...don't tell.

I love your daughter Michelle's park bag! What brand is it??

Can't wait to read more.

and thanks for reading along! I usually try to pop when I'm at work too. I won't tell if you won't tell.

I don't remember exactly where she got her bag, but she did get if with our trip in mind. She loves to shop! She's not home right now but I'll ask her.

I'm about to start another update.

 

[vamassey1]

When we last left off we were waiting to be called in for our lunch with the Princesses. When we sat down to plan out our meal I knew we wanted to eat in Norway. The last time Lauren was at Disney in 2004 we ate breakfast here and loved it. But since that was when she was 4 she really didn't remember it. Also Ariel is her favorite Princess. Danielle and I have eaten her for breakfast 3 times. The last 2 time we got pictures of Belle in her big yellow dress and in June 2009 we had Ariel in her green dress. Now Michelle wanted to eat here so she could get a picture of Belle in her yellow dress, something she had never done. Remember Belle is her favorite and she wants to grow up to be Belle. So with all that in mind I knew we had to book it again but we decided not to do breakfast. I was really worried about booking for lunch and dinner due to the menu. After looking at the menu on AllEars we decided to go for it, worst case is we would just eat off the buffet. I was planning on trying the lamb that was listed on AllEars.

After waiting for a while we were finally called in. We lined up to wait for our picture with Belle. Michelle did a quick hair and make up check. This was the big moment she had been waiting for. Since we were a party of 6 we were told we could take 2 pictures with Belle. I sent Lauren to take her picture first.





Then finally Michelle and Danielle.





I just love the pose she suggested for Michelle and Danielle. She told them to "Pose like a Princess".

After our pictures we were seated in the middle room right next to the window. This was our first time to sit in this room. The sun was very bright.
Lauren had to put on Jada's sunglasses.



When we started to look at the menu something wasn't right. This menu didn't look anything like the menu on AllEars. Adjustments had to be made. Michelle and I ordered a chicken breast meal. She substituted garlic mashed potatoes. She loves Disney's garlic mashed potatoes. Dennis had the venison sausage and Danielle had an adult hot dog and of course the Tinker Bell punch since this was our first sit down. After ordering we went up to the bar to get some fruit, cheese and rolls.

Since we were in the second room we could see the Princesses coming our way. First up was Cinderella.



Next we could see Ariel coming our way. Lauren was at the edge of her seat with excitement! She couldn't wait to meet Ariel.



Before our next Princess our food was delivered. This was my chicken.



It was pretty good. I didn't like the stuff under it and wished I had substituted it for potatoes like Michelle.

Next up was Snow White.



I like to take a picture with Snow While so I got Michelle to take one with me.



She looks a little apprehensive.

All the Princesses were nice but didn't really visit much. When Jasmine came around she actually spent some time with us. Lauren was using the autograph book Jada had bought her on our 2004 trip. Jada had written little details next to certain characters signatures. On our 2004 trip Mary Poppins was one of the characters at this meal. Next to her name Jada had written about her touching Lauren's cheek during the Spectro parade. Lauren had also drawn pictures on some of the empty pages, keep in mind these were the drawings of a 4 year old. When Jasmine picked up her book she started looking through it. She remarked about the drawings and when she saw what Jada had written she asked about it. Then she touch Lauren's cheek and asked if she was going to be written about too.

 

[vamassey1]

Although Michelle and I liked our chicken Dennis didn't really care for his venison. Jada loved her chicken and ate every last bite. She declared it better than breakfast. I personally prefer the breakfast. Now desert was a different matter. We all loved the desert.



Dennis on his throne.



After everyone used the way too tiny bathroom we headed back out. I walked across to the store to have our pictures sent back to the room. I told Jada I would take the Lauren's picture back since she was flying back. It was now time to use our FPs for Malestorm. Lauren and Jada were going to sit this one out. I think they went for a smoke break while we rode.





Good thing we had fps, the line was up to 30 minutes. The whole area of Norway was extremely crowded. There were people everywhere. We met back up with Jada and Lauren so the girls could do their KP mission. Due to the crowds it took over an hour for just that one mission. Dennis was not happy about this, he had very little patience.



We now headed back to Future World to use our FPs for Test Track. It was time for Lauren to do her first trill ride.



Test Track had gone down again so the fp line was out the door. While we out the door we watched the cars go speeding overhead. Lauren was looking really close. She said the cars were going sideways and she wasn't riding if they were going sideways. We told her they weren't that it was because of the mirrors on the side of the building that was making it look that way. I know we lied. Finally it was time to load. Dennis took a few pictures on the ride.





Lauren did great, but when we got outside and the car did lean to the side she yelled "You lied!" but she still loved it and wanted to ride it again.

After the ride.



Our ride picture.



Next update.. Will we ever make it around the world?

 

[vamassey1]

I love your daughter Michelle's park bag! What brand is it??

Michelle just came home briefly. She got the bag and wallet at the Backpacker a local store here that sells stuff for camping and skiing. The brand is Kava.

 

[jordanyosh]

That chicken looks great! So does the dessert! For that matter, Ariel and Jasmine don't look too bad either....

 

[englishrose47]

Great Update !!! I was thinking about the breakfast there with the girls next year, lunch and dinner menus scare me !!!! But I think as it is their 16th ,they would love to do the Cinderella Castle meal !!!

 

[vamassey1]

That chicken looks great! So does the dessert! For that matter, Ariel and Jasmine don't look too bad either....

Yes Jordan your two favorite things.

The food was good, especially the desert! And yes we did get some pretty Princesses.

 

[jordanyosh]

Yes Jordan your two favorite things.

The food was good, especially the desert! And yes we did get some pretty Princesses.

I may be stopping in LA next month. It's looking highly likely.

 

[vamassey1]

Great Update !!! I was thinking about the breakfast there with the girls next year, lunch and dinner menus scare me !!!! But I think as it is their 16th ,they would love to do the Cinderella Castle meal !!!

I much preferred the breakfast. We loved the Castle too but haven't been since it became a 2 credit meal. But I do think everyone should do the Castle at least once. It's just so lovely.

 

[vamassey1]

I may be stopping in LA next month. It's looking highly likely.

Fabulous. If you know ahead time I can try to take off work. And of course I do have a spare bedroom, it just has all my scrapbook stuff in it.

 

[jordanyosh]

Fabulous. If you know ahead time I can try to take off work. And of course I do have a spare bedroom, it just has all my scrapbook stuff in it.

Good to know thanks for the hospitality.

 

[mom2rtk]

Vanessa.... you're making me hungry!!!

Great photos. I'm enjoying the report.

We go to Akershus every trip, but haven't been in the main hallway since 2004. Maybe this trip. It makes for such pretty photos! Much more like a castle.....

I feel for you. You know if the line for Maelstrom is 30 minutes long, it's crazy busy!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Michelle just came home briefly. She got the bag and wallet at the Backpacker a local store here that sells stuff for camping and skiing. The brand is Kava.

I think I have looked at those bags before, they are so cute.

I've been apprehensive to try Norway for lunch/dinner as well, glad to hear that it got mostly good reviews. The desserts look amazing!!

 

[vamassey1]

Good to know thanks for the hospitality.

Anytime!