Oh Brooke, I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmother and Dad! Prayers that they sail through everything just fine.
Great HS update! We've never done the Toy Story picture queue area (that sounds like it's worded wrong!). It looks like such fun though.
I guess I'm kinda of a bad mom since I purposely walk quickly past the HISTK area! I know that if my kids got in there, we'd be there f-o-r-e-v-e-r. Seriously, I think mine are part monkey since they adore any and all playgrounds.
Love the sweet Henry slide pics, he's getting so big now!
Laundry on vacation seems wrong. It's like cleaning the bathroom on vacation, who does that? Not me. But then again I always overpack.
Oh and congrats on the Mexican Riviera cruise AND
Disneyland trip! Just be prepared that Disneyland is different from DW and you'll be fine.
I love that you cruise right past the HISTK area! I perfectly understand why and I'm certain you are not the only parent!
Oh gosh, cleaning the bathroom on vacation would be the WORST! I actually don't mind doing laundry on vacation usually.
When we are in the 1 bedroom villas it's so wonderfully easy because it's IN our room. The studios present an element of hassle, but it's not all bad.
Sending good thoughts for your grandmother and dad.
Looks like a fun afternoon at DHS. H is just so cute!!
Thank you! It was a very fun day at DHS, we always seem to have good days there.
You should really look at staying off-property at DL. It's not really the same as WDW. We stayed at the HoJo and it was a really easy walk to the parks. The room was big and they had a cute pool play area for kids.
The reason I was looking onsite is because of the TA rate they are giving us for onsite - it
includes tickets and overall would be MUCH cheaper than any offsite. I don't think the rate was bad that we were given AT ALL, but just double what we were expecting, which was a hit with our shoestring budget! Plans have changed though....
Well, you already know if you have any questions that I can help answer about your dad's surgery - fire away. Fingers crossed and lots of prayers that he sails throught the surgery. Same with your grandmother!
I just read about the cruise from Melissa and it sounds like such a fabulous opportunity. How absolutely exciting.
Fingers also crossed for the gifted program. I know that education in NYC is a big deal and very stressful. I hope Henry ends up in a wonderful school. I feel certain he will.
Philadelphia?????? Did I hear you say Philly????? Oh we must get together!
Thank you MEK! So far I haven't had any questions, but I've sorta just pushed it aside for now. Time is getting closer though, so I'll be getting more nervous in the next few days.
The school system here is CRAZY. Seriously crazy.
It's worse in Manhattan, but still nutty in Queens.
And yes, you DID hear me say Philly. It's looking more and more like this is what we'll be doing and I would LOVE to get together! I'll keep you posted.
It seems to have been a good day.
It really was! We always have a good time at DHS.
Love the Studios update, Brook. The family photo is great!
And the photos in line waiting to see Buzz are a hoot!
I love little Henry taking a nap in his stroller.
We got a little silly in that queue! It was fun.
You have had a lot on your mind, lately, Brook! Big hugs for you!
Adorable picture of Henry with Buzz!
Thank you Jackie! I really have - and Grandma's stress is over, but here comes Dad... it will be okay though, we'll make it through!
I really need to take a day and explore DHS....I never know where all the characters are.
The Animation Academy area has most of the characters, Woody & Buzz across from TSM, McQueen & Mater after the Streets of America kinda (hard spot to explain!), and now Phineas and Ferb over by Mama Melrose somewhere. The park has such a weird layout compared to the rest, it's hard to make sense of it all.
The honey I shrunk the audience playground looks like so much fun! I've never been inside, but I'm putting it on our "must dos" list for our next trip. I think Everett would have a blast!
I'm sorry to hear about the surgeries, but I hope that they went smoothly and that your family members will be on the mend soon.
I am also really jealous about the Mexican riviera trip! We honeymooned there, and it is lovely, you are going to have a great time!
He will love it! It's such a cute playground and has a great "littles" area with steps for them to practice on, a water wall and a little slide.
Seriously cute pictures of Henry!
Thank you!
Been thinking of you and your family.
Thank you MeMom. We need those good thoughts!
MEK, I will keep you posted on this! I will probably need some tips too!
The staycation is winning. 
What a bummer! I hope the Dollywood/Atlanta works out at least to help lessen the blow. And your October trip will be EXTRA special then too. 
I love Henry in the bubble. 
Sorry you had to cancel your cruise, but it sounds like you have good reasons to do so. 
