May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 3

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I bet the people on the Wonder were hating life this morning having to get off the ship an hour early.

 

[fourmcds]

Originally Posted by Jhalkias
....I spent 45 minutes after work yesterday cleaning up a whole winter worth of dog poop in the yard!...

Oh gross! Well, I found a frozen, dead bird in my driveway after more snow melted. Yuck! Too grossed out to deal with it today.

John...so jealous, still haven't made it outside to do that yet The rain just won't let up out here on weekends (typical) and I just have this aversion to picking up the stuff in the rain!
Holly, YUCK! hope it was still frozen to make it easier to get rid of.

 

[fourmcds]

I was over at Ebay looking at disney cummerbund and bowtie for hubby to wear with his tux.

Ebay...Love the place! My current search obsession....disney pins. Love finding good deals on lots and paying about 2.00 per pin. Makes the girls pin trading so much more reasonable. Right now the Easter Bunney is stocking up

 

[fourmcds]

I think there was someone else that watches House? Did you see this week's? I keep thinking about it - it just cracked me up what he did about faking being sick.

I'm finally getting around to writing thank you letters - I just am terrible at them. I still have them to do for my 1 year's old birthday party last Nov! I decided I'm doing them all in one sitting. Got photos done today of my little one to put in the cards. It was crazy at the mall - my three older boys (4, 6, and 9) starting wrestling in the store. I felt like the mother in Malcom in the Middle. And I looked over at this mother who was telling another mother - "see, that is what would happen if I were to get pregnant again" and the other one said "bite your tongue." I know, someday I will look back on these days and miss it all...but did my 4 year old really have to put gum on the seat belt? And what is up with the bowl of bugs I found in their bathroom? Argg...where is my DOD?!?!?!
Lisa

How about the gum in the hair?! My DD (4 at the time) decided she wanted her gum in her hair, it was hot and sticky in the car and I didn't notice she had done it until we got out. By that time it was everywhere I imagined having to shave her hair off. Luckily after a quick frantic search on line, I found out that lemon juice works great. Let me tell you, it has saved us many times since then! As for the bugs....thankfully as a mom to 2 DD's I don't come across them much, thankfully, as I am a chicken!

 

[fourmcds]

Hi all,

I haven't been able to post since Mom has been in the hospital for the past two weeks, but she got out last night and she's doing better. Yeah! Thanks for all you warm wishes...
love:

Glad to hear she is doing better

 

[nskjerven]

I finally got the pictures uploaded from Drew's 5th birthday party, which we had on friday at Build A Bear Workshop. The kids were so cute and it was a fun time. It was really neat to see them pick out the animal they wanted to take home...then they "stuff" it and "wash" it.

Here's Drew with his puppy, can ya tell he loves him (which he named "Pluto")....

We did this with our brownie troop when they were in 1st grade from their hard earned cookie money. THEY LOVED IT. The girls loved building the bears, but since we all agreed that the girls had enough animals we guided them towards agreeing to donate them to a childrens shelter. That I have to say was a very proud moment when 10 little 6 year olds handed their bears over to the shelter manager to give to kids that needed them more than they did. The other best part was at BAB the kids got to cover me with stickers (it was a game) okay taking them off was terrible, but while they put them on me I never heard those girls giggle so loud.

btw, we are engrossed in a marathon today....

"flight 29 down" anyone else glued to the tv like we are

 

[fourmcds]

We loved the Chankanaab (sp?) park in Cozumel last September! Loved watching the sea lion show. But I understand it was destroyed by a hurricane a week or so after we went. I've heard it re-opened, but am not sure how different it is now.

In Grand Cayman we loved the Sea Turtle Farm! Didn't care much for the rest of the tour, but the sea turtles were a big hit with us.

In Mexico last month, we lucked into a Sea Turtle Release. It was amazing...there were about 80 baby sea turtles that the foundation had been raising. At dusk, everyone got to take one and put it on the sand and watch these little guys make their way to the water. It was so great.

 

[fourmcds]

Great birthday pics LiserAnn! Your boys are so cute! I'm still trying to figure out what to do for Tyler's 5th birthday party in May. He's insisted on a camoflage theme and wants to have it at a park we go to often. It has a great playground, nice bathroom building, covered areas with picnic tables underneath, and a splash zone type water feature so kids can play in the water. I'm hoping I can get a family member to come to town early to help me transport everything there, set up, and decorate. So hard to do all this stuff by myself, but I manage! The things we do for our kids!

LiserAnn....loved the birthday pics! Would you recommend build-a-bear for a kid's party? We've never done it, but I can guarantee that DD would love it. Just wondering how many kids would be a good number for that?

Carolyn

I finally got the pictures uploaded from Drew's 5th birthday party, which we had on friday at Build A Bear Workshop. The kids were so cute and it was a fun time. It was really neat to see them pick out the animal they wanted to take home...then they "stuff" it and "wash" it.
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Great pictures Lisa...thanks for sharing. I love BAB, it is such a great place. DD's latest animal is named Tinkerbell Love Heart and of course is dressed in the tinkerbell outfit.
So, does anyone else stress over the birthday parties?! What to do? Where to go? How many kids? DD (5) had hers at Libby Lu in December and that was great, made it all very easy. Now, I have to figure out a party for a 9 year old girl....what to do? Any great party ideas that were easy, stress free and a success?

 

[fourmcds]

I see 13 months on my ticket counter!!!! No longer 14....it won't be long until it is 12 and then we can REALLY start to make plans! All those people who think we are crazy will finally take our reservations (hotel, car, airline, etc)!!

Woo hoo I can't wait to make all those reservations. Then, I will only have 7 months before I will tell DD's and then it will really feel real! We are telling them for their Christmas present. Hard to keep it a secret, but I am working on it.

 

[nskjerven]

So, does anyone else stress over the birthday parties?! What to do? Where to go? How many kids? DD (5) had hers at Libby Lu in December and that was great, made it all very easy. Now, I have to figure out a party for a 9 year old girl....what to do? Any great party ideas that were easy, stress free and a success?

I'm a certified Birthday Party freak!

Molly's best at home so far was AG spa slumber party. I set up the backyard like a spa; facial and relaxation lounge, hair style station, manicure, pedicure. I staffed the stations with her aunt, another troop leader, our old nanny and hired a friend who does hair to give them a "libby lu" do. Each station had a doll spot too. When they arrived (in their robes per the invitation instructions) we greated them at the door with a little purse and Molly Money (had another friend make money with her face on it, the best was the 8 dollar bill) they made spa slippers and then each got a schedule took 20 minutes at each spot to enjoy and relax....way over board, but beautiful. Best part I found the matching color accoutraments from Target on the clearance section (towels, shower curtains that hung from the overhang to create rooms...) pictures (of the day before set up stage).....

Hair Station

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Mani station

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Pedi station

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facial/relaxation station

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[Jhalkias]

Originally Posted by Jhalkias
....I spent 45 minutes after work yesterday cleaning up a whole winter worth of dog poop in the yard!...




John...so jealous, still haven't made it outside to do that yet The rain just won't let up out here on weekends (typical) and I just have this aversion to picking up the stuff in the rain!
Holly, YUCK! hope it was still frozen to make it easier to get rid of.

Well there is a first . . . someone jealous of someone else on poop patrol!

I do know EXACTLY what you mean about rain though. The best is when it is frozen solid!

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Nanette,

What a great idea. I think I am done with home parties now. Both my girls have summer birthdays and we always do the pool thing. It turns out to be so much work for me. I will do this one next though if we do it at home. You really did a great job on this!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Update on the Scavanger hunt:
It looks like we should have a few groups
Adult
Teen
Kids
Adult and Kids- for kids too young do it by themselves.

Any ideas on a day we want to do this. I will have to look at what days we are doing what already but obvioulsy a Sea day.

I am also making a Castaway Cay one for myself and will make extra copies for those who want one. However, I have heard disney has one too.

Me and DH would love to do an adult hunt on the boat...sounds like it could be a LOT of FUN!



Great name![/QUOTE]


Great minds think alike....UKangel....

EllaEnchanted (Deb): thanks for telling everyone how 'blond' I am with the Saturday at Fridays....joking!


Lucy, Way too funny....had to share!



If I recall correctly, it took me about an hour and a half. I kept thinking someone was sure to stop me . . . . I was carrying a big huge box, filled with imprinted foam bananas . . . I would "hide" it in an alcove somewhere on each deck, and fill up a couple of bags with my bananas, and then walk all the hallways looking for the cabins of our friends. I am not a small guy, but I move fast

I kept humming Christmas carols to myself as I ran around the ship! This was on our December 9th cruise.


John, I can't even tell you the image that DH and I are conjuring up in our heads as we read this together....it's priceless....I could make a movie.... :

Thanks for clearing up the timeframe for us, for me, it would probably take 3 hrs at least, coz DH and I would HAVE to stop and have DOD's along the way....


PC or Mac does not matter for this.

First you have to find a photo hosting site. The DIS has one here,

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/index.php

You use your same user name and password, and photos must be sized to a certain size before posting (uploading).

Many people here also use photobucket :

www.photobucket.com

Once you have your photo(s) uploaded, it is fairly simple. Right click on the photo wherever it is hosted, and select "copy image address". Then when you are posting here, and are ready to insert your photo, bracket it (put it in between) these two commands . . .

and paste the link you copied when you right clicked where you see the "and" here.

That should do it for you!

NO WONDER it wasn't working when I tried copy/paste...didn't know about that hosted DL. Thanks a million! Gonna go get DH to do it now.....he's my IT guy!

I see 13 months on my ticket counter!!!! No longer 14....it won't be long until it is 12 and then we can REALLY start to make plans! All those people who think we are crazy will finally take our reservations (hotel, car, airline, etc)!!

I am SO with you on this! I'm currently planning a Halloween DCL and this one and I want everything finished yesterday! Why is that so much to ask???

That's great news about your mom! Thanks for the update! Can't wait to see the puppy pictures! I use photobucket for loading pictures. It's great since you pick what size picture to upload (msg board, avatar, signature) and then it gives you the complete addresses you need to post - I use the one that starts with and then you just copy complete address and paste. Nothing else needed.


Lisa, Thanks for your concern and warm thoughts about my mom. We hope the worst is over and now we can get back to reality and DIS.

I can't wait to show off my Angel baby....DH will be busy this afternoon!

I'm so glad that you and John cleared this up for me. Thanks for the much needed help you guys...:flower3:



Tulum was beautiful. the ruins were much more impressive than we expected. And there was a beautiful beach - no changing facilities so wear your suit under your clothes if you plan on swimming. Lunch was Subway - prepackaged, we were told it would be served on the way back but we actually got ours on the way there.[/QUOTE]


Tulum was my favorite beach that I have ever experienced...the sand was like baby powder, the water comfortably warm, and the coastline was magnificent. Just had to watch out for those Iguana's hiding in the rocks and popping out when you least expect them and some are VERY BIG!



[quote="mom_of_2_princesses, post: 17495836"]I bet the people on the Wonder were hating life this morning having to get off the ship an hour early.:scared1:[/QUOTE]


OH MY GOSH...I would be so incredibly angry, I would complain about it the entire cruise....one whole less hour on Mickey's ship...No Way I would be happy about that....Oh Yes hating life this morning....:eek: :eek:



[quote="fourmcds, post: 17496665"]Glad to hear she is doing better:cool1:[/QUOTE]


Thank you sooooo much! It's sweet of you to care!



[quote="fourmcds, post: 17496696"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]In Mexico last month, we lucked into a Sea Turtle Release. It was amazing...there were about 80 baby sea turtles that the foundation had been raising. At dusk, everyone got to take one and put it on the sand and watch these little guys make their way to the water. It was so great. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]


Ok, now I have to do a Mexico cruise in February....I have to do this in my life...I'm SUCH a turtle lover....Let's see, can I fit it inbetween Halloween 07 and May 08, hummmmm:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1


Can you tell that I've really missed chatting with all of you...it's great to be back....:grouphug:

 

[Mom323]

Sounds very cute! I'm a major Ebay addict. Might have to go look for something to buy. Summer clothes for Tyler, pajamas, his birthday presents, etc. That should keep me pretty busy tonight.

I bought the cummerbund and bow tie. This is what it looks like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIKE-NEW-DISNEY...yZ105514QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Mom323]

Sounds very cute! I'm a major Ebay addict. Might have to go look for something to buy. Summer clothes for Tyler, pajamas, his birthday presents, etc. That should keep me pretty busy tonight.

Ebay...Love the place! My current search obsession....disney pins. Love finding good deals on lots and paying about 2.00 per pin. Makes the girls pin trading so much more reasonable. Right now the Easter Bunney is stocking up

I bought the cummerbund and bow tie. This is what it looks like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIKE-NEW-DISNEY...yZ105514QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I buy Ford Mustang ornaments for our SIL. I have even put together a Christmas tree of Mustang related items for his office.

 

[Mom323]

Good enough to earn a visit from the Tag Fairy?

We are Tag Fairy orphans.

 

[Mom323]

I And what is up with the bowl of bugs I found in their bathroom? Argg...where is my DOD?!?!?!
Lisa

I would wonder where some of them escaped to.

When I was little, I loaded up the mailbox with daddy longs legs. The mailman was not amused.

 

[Mom323]

I'm cracking up at the bowl of bugs!!!! Midnight snack? Knowing boys, it's possible!

They probably would lick a slug too.

 

[Mom323]

It went down, and is now back up. Not sure if it will go down again?

I wonder if they fixed the search feature.

 

[Mom323]

Thanks for posting this link! I hadn't seen it--it got me really excited!!

Did the images come from a web cam? How did he collect them?

I think they are webcams.I found this on the panama canal site.

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/disney-magic-animation.html