Marriage: The Trip Report - Update 2/28 - Final Thoughts & Link to Disneyland TR!

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

64.pages.for.one.day. You are way too popular girl!!

Hooray for Henry and his lovely girlfriend! Does he still talk about her, or has he moved on?

BTW, I love love your IASW pictures. The perspective you achieved with those is very interesting and beautiful! I love seeing the water.

 

[LookinUp]

Was way behind -- a lot of that going around, eh? -- but all caught up now. So much fun, I'm happy there are still 12.5 more days to go!

I snickered when you said you were a cheapskate. Me, too! But not when it comes to shoes for Disney. I tried my old fave Mary Jane Crocs once, cuz they're comfy & I wouldn't have to buy new. Was I sad, tho, when they caused blisters with so much walking. Now I gulp and pay full price for Keens when I must, because they're so comfy & long-lived. They're all we wear at Disney. DH is *not* a sandal person, & even he loves them. They're good all day, even the longest days, and even when wet. So we can laugh at rain & go multiples rounds on the water rides DD so loves.

Again with the gorgeous photos! Love love the flowers in Central Park & on Park Ave. And those nighttime flying blanky shots were a shot of magic. Tee hee for the cute pic of you two growly pirates!

OK, ready for more whenever you are.

 

[ptcrn]

I feel a lot better knowing you are just finishing day 1, considering how very behind I am!! I think the last time I posted here was almost 2 months ago! But I'm back and determined to keep up.

I can't believe your solo trip is coming up so soon! That will be so much fun for you, but I totally understand the mommy guilt that goes along with that. But anything you can do to give yourself a little break now and then will be good for Henry too. I'm jealous!

Wait a sec.

Did I know you were pregnant? Am I having a moment of Mommy Brain?

Is that pregnancy ticker new??

Regardless, if I haven't wished it to you yet---CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

And if I already have and we've discussed this...forgive me, I'm exhausted and not feeling well tonight.

To get to what is now a very old post... Thank you for the congrats! No, you weren't having mommy brain, I had just posted the ticker! And now I'm already halfway through- where does the time go? We found out that we are having a girl! I'm so excited to buy cute little dresses and things that aren't trucks!

I know I said this on Facebook but congratulations on the TA job! I will definitely be contacting you to book our next trip (though who knows when that will be!) I would love to do the 8 night cruise out of NY next summer- it's only a 6 hr drive for us so to eliminate airfare would be HUGE. Now only to convince my DH....

I love these pictures! They are just perfect and bring me right back to MK at night.

 

[MeMom]

I love all the pictures! The mosaics always fascinate me. So much time and detail went into those.

The 40th Mickey ears are high on my list of things to bring home this summer

Butterfinger fudge sounds delicious.

Our Peter Pan strategy is simple - we do it at rope drop, right after Dumbo, and then we usually walk off and right back on. The girls love it, so we ride it twice with no wait and never think about standing in a line for it.

 

[precious pixie]

I am enjoying your trip report immensely (and am also jealous of all the disney days you got to have )

 

[3prettyprincesses]

You know Brook, I think this TR has some of your best pictures ever! I love all the night time shots and blurring effects. Very cool!

The spitting camel is hilarious, isn't it? It's even more hilarious that Henry targeted you! He's too stinking cute I tell ya.

What a fun IASW ride you had. We love that castle girl too, she looks so friendly! Henry obviously was quite enormoured with her, wasn't he. He's a little charmer I'm guessing.

And again, I commend Henry's ride taste...I love Peter Pan too! It's our first ride at rope drop every time.

I can't believe this is still just the beginning of your trip! Two weeks must have seemed heavenly. Can't wait to read more.

 

[CandleontheWater]

Wow there has been a lot of activity since I last logged on, but I'm all caught up!

I completely agree with you about Peter Pan, I never understood the hype and really still don't. We've done it with Everett every trip, and he enjoys it, but he pretty much enjoys all the rides, it doesn't stick out as anything extra special. We'll keep riding it though, it just seems like the sort of ride you are obligated to do with a preschooler.

I love your pictures! We got a digital SLR when Everett was born, and I had all these plans to learn how to use it properly. Well he is 17 months old and I'm still using auto mode Someday I'll figure it out and hopefully get some shots half as good as yours!

You guys had a wonderful first day, I'm looking forward to the rest of your updates. Its so fun to read about your trips because its like looking into the future, I can't wait until Everett is Henry's age, it just seems like every day gets better and better!

 

[vamassey1]

I was behind again, but the one good thing is there was so much trip report for me to read.

I'm so loving your report! Henry is such a great kid. All 3 of my kids were very outgoing when they were little. Danielle is still that way and never meets a stranger.

The first time we rode Peter Pan was on her first trip when she was 3 and it has been a family favorite since then. I do believe doing certain rides with small children really make a difference. Small World I can take it or leave it but it's still a favorite with Danielle so we have to do it at least twice each trip. She also loved "the blankets" when she was 3.

 

[cdotla]

All caught up again...loving your TR!!! Your photos are GREAT!

Can't believe that drama with the stroller...thank goodness that was straightened out.

What luck with all those fastpasses....seems like little Henry is quite the charmer!!!

Can't believe how close you are to your solo trip!!!!

 

[CreightonsMomma]

I can understand why the castle lady wanted Henry to go around again. Henry is a handsome little fella'

Only a few more days until your solo trip!

 

[wdw_fanatic06]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your TR so far! and I can't wait for more

ps- Your little guy Henry is so adorable!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I will be back to post replies and another update or two before I leave THIS SATURDAY!

I cannot believe I am so close, I'm starting to get that feeling when I think about it all or read TRs and see pics! Right now I'm catching up on wdwgirl03's (Sarah) report and reading about her safari at AK. I'm about to jump out of my chair!

I do have some solid plans for the Girlfriends/Solo trip which I will share too!!!

I have a busy week in front of me...TA work stuff, final details to figure out, grocery shop, clean the house, PACK, plus.......my sister-in-law is moving in with us tomorrow! Yes, we are adding another person to our teeny home. We are nuts! (and will most likely move to another apartment in the fairly close future!)

I will be reporting live from the World on both Twitter and Facebook. So if we aren't already friends, PM me your name and we can hook up!

 

[KatMark]

Can't believe how fast the girls only trip has arrived.

 

[KristiMc]

Have a great trip Brook!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Only 5 days to go, and one day later we are on our way. I still feel like I have a ton to do. We will be keeping our eyes Peeled looking out for you. I just "barrowed" my mickey paint chip yesterday.

 

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

5 DAYS!!!!

 

[blessedby3]

I will be back to post replies and another update or two before I leave THIS SATURDAY!

I cannot believe I am so close, I'm starting to get that feeling when I think about it all or read TRs and see pics! Right now I'm catching up on wdwgirl03's (Sarah) report and reading about her safari at AK. I'm about to jump out of my chair!

I do have some solid plans for the Girlfriends/Solo trip which I will share too!!!

I have a busy week in front of me...TA work stuff, final details to figure out, grocery shop, clean the house, PACK, plus.......my sister-in-law is moving in with us tomorrow! Yes, we are adding another person to our teeny home. We are nuts! (and will most likely move to another apartment in the fairly close future!)

I will be reporting live from the World on both Twitter and Facebook. So if we aren't already friends, PM me your name and we can hook up!

5 DAYS!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!! We finally hit single digits today

I cant believe you are squeezing another body in your apartment!! Brave souls We have had my dsis's family live with us years ago...and we lived with them for a bit. Im sure you will have a blast, though!
Cant wait to hear about the solo trip on facebook!!

 

[claryche]

I just love those action shots of the Flying Blankies. What is your secret to taking those pictures?

 

[claryche]

When we got back to the load area, Henry instantly started waving at his castle girl again. She noticed him and played it up again with him. She motioned to another CM who asked us if we'd like to ride again-and before Joe or I could respond Henry shouted out a "Yes!" So....off we went! And we got our own boat! Henry was ALL GRINS and blew many kisses to his new girlfriend. It was a fantastic magical moment!

So cute. Henry has a way with the girls. First the extra large cookies and now this. So cool.

I just love all these night time pictures. You did so awesome. Secrets?

Can't wait for the rest of the days.

 

[that's nice]

Great pics of the castle at night....

for scoring FPs and an extra ride on IASM!!!!!

I can't believe you are leaving on Saturday! I hope you have better weather than the crud we've been getting the last week & 1/2.