MagicBands + Margaritas + Muggles + Minions = TRP. New TR link is up! 10/31

[eandesmom]

No clue. Last year it wasn't near a 10. I'd say a 3 in the morning and maybe a 7 later. Not sure what the evening looked like though. We headed to the villa around 3:00, swam, met A&F, and then dinner.

Cool! I can only hope our experience is somewhat the same.

Yeah.. I still don't know for sure what I am wearing. I agree.. morning of may be when the decision is made. Something tells me though that the shirt might be what I wear.

Yep. Maybe.

I swear... sometimes men have the most drama when it comes to things like this. We had one race where Steve didn't listen to directions and his time was never actually recorded (it was a chip like the one we will get on sunday where it HAS to be on your shoe. Higher up and it will not catch anything) Anyway... he was so mad you would have thought birds could have landed on his lip he had it out so far. He didn't want to stick around.. he just wanted to go home. What a pity party that day! I would have been irritated and disappointed, but I would have known it was my own darn fault and that it was in my control... and well... what was done was done. Time to enjoy the rest of the event.

Oh my goodness, I remember that race and the chip drama!

He went for a walk last night and it didn't bug him, and we are going to do one tomorrow night as well. Hopefully Sunday is drama free.

I will not be running tomorrow or saturday for sure! I plan to take it really easy. Friday I may or may not go out. I want to say I should feel better by then... but i will play it by ear. Taking it easy is a good idea. (even if I know I am not the best at doing just that)

Nope you aren't. Not a that I can talk really as I certainly didn't behave before the 15K.

Ya know... I actually have a bit of stress regarding this. The thought of 10000 people rushing the sporting goods store all at 9am has me a bit. I am not sure I will be there right at 9am... but well before noon.

I am shooting for 9, will keep you posted

Dogs on the course have never really bugged me oddly enough. I have enjoyed them when they have been there. Strollers mostly are ok... when they are really being pushed and not getting in the way. I am really curious to see how they do this. Who knows.. .maybe we will pick up our bibs on Saturday and find that they have assigned some sort of corral to them just based on registration time. I hope not as that wouldn't be the best way to separate people...but who knows...

UGH. I really hope it's pace groups but...you'd have thought they'd have said so.

Yes, not being killed too much during a run is my ultimate goal.

Wise

Oh no! That stinks!! Did you bring stuff for them or are they gonna have to suffer through until you are back on Friday? I am glad you will have time to recover though!

Oh I have stuff, but there is only so much it can do.

 

[rentayenta]

I think you'll be good. It seems late this year and lots of Spring Breaks will be over by then. Ours has come and gone. It's going to be so fun and wonderful weather.

 

[eandesmom]

I think you'll be good. It seems late this year and lots of Spring Breaks will be over by then. Ours has come and gone. It's going to be so fun and wonderful weather.

Oh I hope so!!!! This work trip is the worst tease. It is spectacular here and well...I can look at it in my work dress, heels, from the inside of the overly conditioned meeting and show space. I want SUN! I'm so white...I'm glowing!

Along with everyone else here. good thing one of my giveaways is sunscreen!

 

[eandesmom]

I have the NYE update ALMOST done. I realized, while on the road, that I may not have uploaded all my pics. So I need to check that out before I update. Which means it might not be until the weekend. WAH! In the meantime I have a couple of fun things!

On Monday, Evan was "fitted" for his Marching Band Uniform! It was fun helping to hand out the pieces, my goodness is it complicated and my vocabulary has grown as a result!







For as bored as the kid looks in the picture, he could not WAIT to get home and try it all on. And did tolerate the pictures.

We have the first (and only lol) dress rehearsal on Monday of next week, very excited to hear and see the full group!

I also got some fun mail



Mary Ellen, watch your mailbox!



I've also firmed up 2 more DISmeets I think, one for California with Brenda (emmysmommy) and then one for WDW with LadyLallie

YAY!

 

[PrincessInOz]

What an amazing marching costume.

YAY for the fun mail and for organising the DisMeets.

 

[natebenma]

Ending your evening of the Best Disney Day Ever with a relaxing soak in the hot tub must have wonderful!

Sounds like AK was the perfect place to spend NYE day. Good to know that the crowds were not too bad, but what a bummer that you weren't able to connect with Pat.

Too funny at the guys both looking down at some mysterious object.

Very pretty picture of the white bird.

You have some really great photopass pictures, especially the final ones with everyone. I really like the Jungle Book border.

The T shirt thing took so long...Jeff bought the boys a snack.

And Jeff tried his first Mickey Bar ever!

 

[Flossbolna]

You boy in his kilt looks amazing! I nearly did not recognize him!

And your DISmeets sound great - I remember Lady Lallie - haven't seen her around in ages (not that I have been around that much myself...)!

 

[natebenma]

And, caught up, except for the Easter Parade update- I'll come back to that.

For your other real life update- congrats on your training. So glad that you loved the Lion King. We saw it around 10 years ago in Boston- Ben was so young that he slept in my arms through the 2nd act.

Back to Disney

That is too funny that the boys chose to do homework! That's the way I feel when we are at the beach in Mexico and the boys choose to read.

Looks like fun at the pool. Sorry it took Jeff so long to join you after his quest for an appropriate drink container.

What a tease with the picture of your view through the slider.

 

[afwdwfan]

Looking good in the marching band uniform... even though he does look terribly bored.

Only 1 dress rehearsal before the trip??? I guess it is getting close to time for the big performance. It will be here soon!

 

[addictedtothemouse]

Ladylallie! She introduced me to Carousel of Progress, it's now one I have to see at least once each trip.
That band uniform is so cute.
So many trips, I'm so jealous.

 

[scrpbookr]

What a fantastic band uniform!!

I'm new to your trip reports but have read through and caught up with this one.

Love all the fun Disney adventures!

 

[annmarieda]

That costume is absolutely great!

and for mickey mail!!!

 

[glennbo123]

It was fun helping to hand out the pieces, my goodness is it complicated and my vocabulary has grown as a result!

New swear words?

Very cool uniform!

 

[jedijill]

Catching back up. Love the band uniform! Very spiffy!

Jill in CO

 

[Pinkocto]

Evan looks great! I hope they won't be too hot.

 

[dizneeat]

Mickey Mail!!!!!!!

Your son looks awesome in his kilt! They both have grown so much - amazing.

Sorry for not posting much lately, but I have been so busy. I did read, but never got around to posting much.

 

[MEK]

Yay Got it today. I knew it had to be coming because I got the return ME a couple days ago and Denny opened it. He asked if you were coming from Alaska? Denny. Sheesh.

That uniform is very elaborate and very cool. I take it they don't normally wear that? I love it! I just want to know this - Are the shoes comfortable because they sure don't look it! Oh you are going to have so much fun watching them march.

 

[rentayenta]

That kilt is great and he looks awesome and secretly happy.


Yay for fun Mickey mail, you ladies are going to have a blast.

 

[eandesmom]

What an amazing marching costume.

Just wait till you see the full band!

YAY for the fun mail and for organising the DisMeets.

Very fun mail and plans for sure

Ending your evening of the Best Disney Day Ever with a relaxing soak in the hot tub must have wonderful!

Other than the red legs

Sounds like AK was the perfect place to spend NYE day. Good to know that the crowds were not too bad, but what a bummer that you weren't able to connect with Pat.

Well, I don't think we tried that hard but we did keep each other updated on wait times

Too funny at the guys both looking down at some mysterious object.

what is up with that???

Very pretty picture of the white bird.

We thought the bird was really cool

You have some really great photopass pictures, especially the final ones with everyone. I really like the Jungle Book border.

That's probably my favorite border out of the AK selections.

And Jeff tried his first Mickey Bar ever!

Yep.

FIRST ONE EVER!

You boy in his kilt looks amazing! I nearly did not recognize him!

Isn't it cool? I just love it

And your DISmeets sound great - I remember Lady Lallie - haven't seen her around in ages (not that I have been around that much myself...)!

I don't think she is on at all these days, the challenge of the 1 year old...

And, caught up, except for the Easter Parade update- I'll come back to that.

For your other real life update- congrats on your training. So glad that you loved the Lion King. We saw it around 10 years ago in Boston- Ben was so young that he slept in my arms through the 2nd act.

Thanks! Hopefullyt we all have a good run on Sunday, the weather is looking lovely for it and we all have our fingers crossed that the crowds aren't insane.

The Lion King was just wonderful, and seeing Liesa and her girls, equally so!

Back to Disney

That is too funny that the boys chose to do homework! That's the way I feel when we are at the beach in Mexico and the boys choose to read.

Reading while at the beach or in the room????

Looks like fun at the pool. Sorry it took Jeff so long to join you after his quest for an appropriate drink container.

What a tease with the picture of your view through the slider.

Honestly I am glad he got it over with or I'd have heard about it daily!

Looking good in the marching band uniform... even though he does look terribly bored.

Or pretend bored. NO one made him try it on back at home and show it to us.

Only 1 dress rehearsal before the trip??? I guess it is getting close to time for the big performance. It will be here soon!

Yep, only 1 more rehearsal before the big day and it's a dress rehearsal. On Wednesday we load the truck! Most of the kids have done this before but it's the first time for the freshman.

 

[eandesmom]

Ladylallie! She introduced me to Carousel of Progress, it's now one I have to see at least once each trip.

Every time I take a picture of a light fixture I still think of her!

That band uniform is so cute.
So many trips, I'm so jealous.

I'm so broke!

I do love their uniforms. It is even cooler when you see the whole group

What a fantastic band uniform!!

Aren't they wonderful?

I'm new to your trip reports but have read through and caught up with this one.

Love all the fun Disney adventures!

:welcome" and I am very happy to have you onboard!

That costume is absolutely great!

and for mickey mail!!!

New swear words?

Very cool uniform!

Nah, none really sound like swear words...but Hackle DOES sound like Heckle and well, they aren't similar at all

Catching back up. Love the band uniform! Very spiffy!

Jill in CO

Aren't they fun?