May 2008--Everything's Coming Up Roses -- COMPLETE

[Marshay]

Your DD is beautiful.

Michele

May 3 is the best day of the year. My birthday. Enjoy.
Thank you I am enjoying your thread.

Michele

Yeah, you joined!! Thanks for the compliments!! And while I'm on the flight to Orlando, I'll say a little birthday prayer for you.

And I thought that I was overdoing it with my one page spread sheet. Once again you amaze me Marshay!!

Join us in 3+ weeks to hear how this story ends

Say it ain't so Marshay! Where am I going to get my "Scrapin'" fix while your gone? Maybe I can get HMF to keep me entertained until you make it back!

Well, now my itinerary is up to 18 pages -- I think I better just stop.

Although I come back on May 12th, it'll take me a bit to write up the Post Trip Report. My parents will stay with me again for 4-5 days and I'll need to edit my pictures from the PhotoPass and order the CD.

Well, if you get really scrapbook page deprived, you can read my September Trip Report and see the really cool Disney Interactive Book I made for my DD last year. That one rocks!!

If your schedule stays the same then we will be at Epcot the same day and of course the P&PP I will look for you at both and who knows, maybe you will hear someone calling, "Marshay!"

The new pictures of your daughter are precious and I love the one of you two walking together.

Oh, that would be so cool to see you guys!! We'll be wearing our light blue tie-dye shirts with my parents so if you see 5 folks wearing light blue tie -dye, it's probably us! We will be very easy to spot.

In September, I saw my parents over by the boat dock when we were walking to Canada since we all had the shirts on!

I am thinking of leaving my crew behind too

Yeah, I'm thinking that's what I should just do!

 

[Marshay]

OK, here is the very last craft project I'm doing for this pre-trip.

MadBrad --this will have to hold you over

This is my Brief Itinerary with all the important info I need. I actually had to add more information than I wanted since I had extra pages than days.

Cover -- nothing special, I just added a MH

Then there's a page for every day and appropriate stickers. I did a 'distressed-like' pattern on the inside pages to make up for the bright lime green

A close up of one of the pages -- the top lists some of the snacks I'd like to try in each park.

Then I listed the all the park and DTD hours, Things I want to do in each park like get the annual family photo in front of the Imagination Fountain in Epcot or see PUSH or PIPA. Plus an entire page on Epcot Flower & Garden Show; and finally contact information.

This 6x6 accordian album is small enough to fit in my bag or stroller and hardbound so the pages won't bend. It also makes a great little keepsake after the trip and is so super easy to do since it's just adding stickers, no real scrapping.

 

[Trentmom]

Loving your itinerary book..so cute!!!

In 53 mins, it will be 3 days!!!!

 

[Marshay]

Loving your itinerary book..so cute!!!

In 53 mins, it will be 3 days!!!!

ACK I better start packing now!!! I just had to get my crafts done first!

 

[kaoden39]

OK, here is the very last craft project I'm doing for this pre-trip.

MadBrad --this will have to hold you over

This is my Brief Itinerary with all the important info I need. I actually had to add more information than I wanted since I had extra pages than days.

Cover -- nothing special, I just added a MH

Then there's a page for every day and appropriate stickers. I did a 'distressed-like' pattern on the inside pages to make up for the bright lime green

A close up of one of the pages -- the top lists some of the snacks I'd like to try in each park.

Then I listed the all the park and DTD hours, Things I want to do in each park like get the annual family photo in front of the Imagination Fountain in Epcot or see PUSH or PIPA. Plus an entire page on Epcot Flower & Garden Show; and finally contact information.

This 6x6 accordian album is small enough to fit in my bag or stroller and hardbound so the pages won't bend. It also makes a great little keepsake after the trip and is so super easy to do since it's just adding stickers, no real scrapping.

Oh I love it and I love the idea. I may just steal your idea. I think it may help me channel some of my excitement for my trip.

Michele

 

[Marshay]

The avatar that is Mickey and Me is from the CMO thread. Andy (he was Pose2Pose on DIS and we called him Andimator on the thread) was a top 20 contestant but did not make it to the top 10. He used animation in his video (haunted ghosts coming out of the closet, poison apple).

Anyway, there was a bet on the thread and he agreed to make cartoons out of the winners. I was one of them.

But I also liked Cat-o-tars avatar of me (looks more like me) so I kept that below as well.

Thanks CircusGirl for "helping my memory". I previously said that it was Doombuggy (Cut Out Guy) who made the avatar but it was Pose2Pose.

Sorry Andy!

 

[swwake]

You leave in 2 days! I am on business in SF and tomorrow is my travel day so I may not get to check in. I wanted to wish you tons of fun and a week where time just crawls by so that you can savor every moment. Travel safely and have a blast!!

 

[Marshay]

You leave in 2 days! I am on business in SF and tomorrow is my travel day so I may not get to check in. I wanted to wish you tons of fun and a week where time just crawls by so that you can savor every moment. Travel safely and have a blast!!

Oh, thanks so much for thinking of us while you are away on business!! How thoughtful!

 

[Disneymommom]

Marshay, just in case I miss you I wanted to wish you a magical vacation! Cant wait for the pictures and your TR so we can enjoy as you post your memories of this trip. Have a wonderful time!!!!

 

[Marshay]

Marshay, just in case I miss you I wanted to wish you a magical vacation! Cant wait for the pictures and your TR so we can enjoy as you post your memories of this trip. Have a wonderful time!!!!

Many thanks!!! I'll be thinking of you guys, esp when we go to Ft. Wilderness.

OK, back to packing...

 

[kaoden39]

Marshay,

Have a wonderful trip!

Michele

 

[Imagoofy1]

Marshay have a wonderful trip. Can't wait for your TR when you get back. Have fun.

 

[Trentmom]

ACK I better start packing now!!! I just had to get my crafts done first!

So, are you all done packing?

 

[Marshay]

Marshay,

Have a wonderful trip!

Michele

Thanks! I can't wait!

Marshay have a wonderful trip. Can't wait for your TR when you get back. Have fun.

Aw, thanks! You know I'll be willing to show a photo or two or 153!!

So, are you all done packing?

Almost!! I still have those little things like cell phone, Palm, itinerary, sunglasses, etc. Oh, and I forgot to pack my DD's shoes.

My bag weighs 43 pounds but is both mine and my DD's. I didn't want to drag a 2nd suitcase around just for her so I crammed it all in.

Then I have my beach bag (carry-on), my Baggalini (purse) and my DD's little suitcase for toys (carry-on). I'll also take her backpack along as her personal item/purse for snacks and her stuffed animals. I really tried to be good but still overpacked. And now that's it's all in those big Ziploc bags, I'm not changing it!

We got her a "My First Leap Pad" with 2 Disney cartridges and one Dora that I found at a consignment sale. I'm hoping that the LP and the ABC book will keep her occupied on the plane.

 

[OrangeBlossom15]

Have fun Marshay! Can't wait to see all 153 pictures!

 

[Marshay]

Have fun Marshay! Can't wait to see all 153 pictures!

Thanks! Just for you, I'll make it 154!!

 

[Marshay]

Good News!!

I was able to get Boarding Group "A" on Southwest Airlines ... however, it was position #46 and the pass has a Notice that they are now boarding by both Group and position...so they're are 45 folks in front of us.

I always let DH board first and set up the car seat -- although this year we are trying CARES instead -- it's a child buckle restraint system approved by the FAA for toddlers.

A friend let me borrow it to try out for the trip, since she said DD's legs won't have enough room with the car seat.

If you want to check it out: http://www.kidsflysafe.com/

 

[Trentmom]

Yay for getting Group A

I have never used a car seat with ds on the plane last year or year before...

I hear a lot of people use it as their kids are more likely to fall asleep that way.

Cares systems sounds great


43 pounds, eh, did you stick it on your bathroom scale or something?

Last year, the guy grabs our Bag and goes ," BOY that is heavy.".

He puts in scale a nd I hold my breath..right at 50lbs

What time is your flight tomorrow?


HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAKE LOST OF PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jenna]

Hi Marshay!

Just wanted to wish you guys a fabulous trip! Hope you have an extra special Mother's Day spending it at Disney!

Be safe & I'll look forward to reading your report when you get back!

 

[junebug88]

Hi Marshay,
I hope you have a wonderful trip and I will look around to see if I see your tops while I am visiting the parks.
Can't wait to read all about it when you return.