Memories of Little Green Men and Sardines (6/8-17, 2010) **FINAL UPDATE 2-25-2011**

[photographymom517]

See those thermos's for 12.88 u posted on page 9, well that's what I take for my girls so that I can put their hot chocolate in it for MVMCP. It's so nice cause it keeps it warm for them and I don't have open cups out. Also for those that don't know , U get complimentary strollers at MVMCP. We always get a double, even though my girls can walk they die by the end of the night and I tell them to climb in and I push fast....LOL Even if you have one kid having a double is awesome for the added extra space, plus I take a blanket for the to have to sit on for cushion or to cover with.

I would say that Dec is hit or miss for the weather, we have gone and wore shorts and gone and wore jeans and t-shirts. I will take mostly shorts and t's and a pair of jeans and capri's, should cover it all, along with a windbreaker. Us nrtherns don't need a parka and mittens....shoot mine don't wear gloves unless it's snow, the cold doesn't make us wear them!!

Ok well I will post some of my disney stuff I bought since you are Disney merchandise crazy today....LOL LOL TTFN

Oh, so those were the thermos you were telling me about before! Thats a great idea! Its funny because I actually saw some (not Disney themed) at our Old Navy outlet store & commented to my son that I'd buy him one but I'm afraid we wouldn't make it through security at the airport! A lady gave me a dirty look & looked at me as if I'd lost my mind! lol I really liked them & thought it would be good for him. My husband & I will get a refillable mug at the resort, but won't get one for our son...it would just be a waste of money because he doesn't drink pop & probably won't drink that much. I have these plastic jugs that I buy for him (actually at Kmart for $1.19) and he loves them. We used them last summer at the zoo, park, fairs, etc. I really, really liked those thermos though...I told my son at Walmart "We will have to convince daddy that you need one of these next time we go grocery shopping." LOL

I had no idea you got complimentary strollers at MVMCP...GREAT to know!!! Thanks so much for the tip. Usually we just go crazy on vacation (because we usually only go 3-5 days) and we just eat what we want & buy what souvenirs we want. But this trip, I'm trying to be super-organized (which is easy for me!) and budget-conscious! I was trying to figure out the whole stroller thing, so that info will definitely help! I have on my list of things to buy "Disney throw or blanket" so I will make sure to bring it to the MVMCP in case it gets chilly!

You are right...coming from up North, we don't need our heavy clothes, gloves, etc. I actually wear flip-flops the majority of the year...unless its snowing then I (unfortunately) have to put away my flipflops & wear my tennies! lol

Yes, please post your Disney merchandise pics!!! I wanted to share all those pics with everyone since I haven't written an actual Disney-related update recently! I'm trying to decide what to take on the plane for my son. He loves to draw, so whenever I saw all the markers, crayons, etc I thought those would be good. Last time, he was 10 months old & excellent on the plane! Him & my husband both slept about 90% of the flight down to FL and probably at least 75% on the way home! I don't think I'll get that lucky this trip. We're buying our son a portable DVD player for Christmas & will give it to him early so he can use it on the trip. He has enough Disney DVDs that we won't need to buy any of those (although I did find a bunch on sale at Target a few weeks ago for $6...but unfortunately most weren't Disney).

I've been stressing about all of the flight info again. I seriously need to stop!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Girl....relax about the airport....I will walk you thru anything about traveling with a toddler. I have done it tons and really they are a breeze if you handle it well...you are organized like me so I am sure you will be fine. Here's some of MY pointers. Whether it's a lightweight stroller, umbrella, whatever...take it through security and check it at the gate. U do have to collaspe and put through xray though I am sure you did this before with him at 10 months. I think it makes the getting to the gate and then getting to baggage much easier if you have them containted....
Also kids are good as long as you have enough food & drink, calms the animal within...
I take coloring books and crayons(tons of Disney at the Dollar Tree) Also water bottles u can use on the airplane. I love the taking them empty through security and using the powdered drink mix packets....I take a box of them , they come in handy. I buy capri-sun juice pouches for the park! and take fiber-one granola bars or nutri-grain bars for the park.
I too am a flip flop wearer except now I work at a Dr's office so I have to wear tennies, which I hate!! I always wear flip flops and the girls wear crocs to the airport so that its easy off easy on! I used to take the girls leapsters , now DS's.
We don't take more then 2 carry-ons(small duffles) cause it's tooo crazy to have to carry all that. Enough for the kid access., and an outfit a piece in case they lose our luggage , along with a definate must---Bathingsuits!!

OK off to take pics of my fines for my cruise next yr but I will share in case any of you are looking for your trip!! TTFN

 

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, look at all that Disney stuff! I keep wanting to get one of those big story books for my classroom library. They seem so cute.

 

[Charlefours]

TFS and scouting out all the great Disney merchandise!

 

[photographymom517]

Girl....relax about the airport....I will walk you thru anything about traveling with a toddler. I have done it tons and really they are a breeze if you handle it well...you are organized like me so I am sure you will be fine. Here's some of MY pointers. Whether it's a lightweight stroller, umbrella, whatever...take it through security and check it at the gate. U do have to collaspe and put through xray though I am sure you did this before with him at 10 months. I think it makes the getting to the gate and then getting to baggage much easier if you have them containted....
Also kids are good as long as you have enough food & drink, calms the animal within...
I take coloring books and crayons(tons of Disney at the Dollar Tree) Also water bottles u can use on the airplane. I love the taking them empty through security and using the powdered drink mix packets....I take a box of them , they come in handy. I buy capri-sun juice pouches for the park! and take fiber-one granola bars or nutri-grain bars for the park.
I too am a flip flop wearer except now I work at a Dr's office so I have to wear tennies, which I hate!! I always wear flip flops and the girls wear crocs to the airport so that its easy off easy on! I used to take the girls leapsters , now DS's.
We don't take more then 2 carry-ons(small duffles) cause it's tooo crazy to have to carry all that. Enough for the kid access., and an outfit a piece in case they lose our luggage , along with a definate must---Bathingsuits!!

OK off to take pics of my fines for my cruise next yr but I will share in case any of you are looking for your trip!! TTFN

Thank you for all the pointers for the airport!!! I will definitely be asking you more questions as it gets closer to December!!! LOL

I like doing things as simple as possible as well. I'm surprised that since I am such an obsessive planner & worry constantly about them losing our luggage, that I didn't pack an extra outfit for each of us. I just figured if they lost our luggage, I would do some shopping in the gift shop at the resort!! (since we didn't have a rental car & were using ME & the buses)

We only took 1 carry-on bag (mine) and I put our son's books, toys, snacks, etc. in it along with my digital camera & cell phone. (Oh and of course all of my planning lists! lol) My husband didn't want a carry-on bag because he was either going to carry our son or carry my bag while I carried our son. This time, we'll probably take 2 carry-ons or else I'll take a larger bag so we can take more items on the plane. I really like my carry-on though (its from Roxy) because it fits underneath the plane seat. Its easier to just reach down & get what we need instead of having to reach up to the overhead compartment everytime we need a snack or a book/toy. Maybe I'll convince my husband he needs to take a bag...or since this trip we have to buy a seat for our son, I might just take a really small bag with snacks, books, portable DVD player, DVDs in it for him. That way I don't need a bigger bag. I'll post a pic of my carry-on another time.

Unfortunately, I did not already go through the stroller ordeal because my husband refuses to "inconvenience" the stewardess by having them stowe our stroller up front. Geez. He drives me crazy. lol (no actually its not funny, it makes it inconvenient for ME instead of anyone on the plane!) I tried explaining to him a million times that people do it pretty much EVERY flight...either strollers, wheelchairs, etc. but he still refuses to do it. So it looks like either I'm not taking a stroller at all (like last trip) and we'll end up spending most of the time chasing our son through the airport...or we'll end up renting one each day from the parks...or we'll end up buying a small one at a local Target/Walmart & have them deliver it to our resort.

In my personal opinion, all of those choices are a pain! My son loves his stroller & goes to get it out of our shed by himself & wants me to push him around the yard in it! He's been doing it almost everyday so far this summer! So I think he'd do really well in his own stroller. Plus, it has a compartment underneath which is fairly large to put my bag, diapers, snacks, water, souvenirs, etc. in it, plus I could take a change of clothes to the parks for him & I. I also have a neat little compartment on the top of the handle where I put my camera/cell when we go for walks...perfect for the parks too! It also has 2 cup holders which is nice too. I liked the convenience last trip of renting the strollers at the parks, but I didn't like the strollers because whenever my son wanted to nap, I had to hold him. It was a pain to try to find shade & then we would both end up all sweating from him laying against me to nap. It was also hard on my shoulder/elbow/arm after about an hour or so. Last year, he was only taking about 1-2 hour naps mid-day & would take a longer nap in the evening. So we would let him nap in the park in the afternoon & then go back to the resort before his evening nap. Then during his evening nap, my husband would stay in the room with him & watch tv or sit on the balcony while I explored the gift shop & resort! (my favorite naptime was at EPCOT in Japan! I sat underneath the pavilion & got to watch all the kids do the KidCot thing!)

Thanks for the specifics about the juice/water bottles/snacks! That really helps! I am planning to order from Garden Grocer or another grocery delivery company & have a box or two delivered to our resort. Last year I shipped a box to myself & it was a very efficient process but I think this year I'll just get groceries delivered because I'd like to get a case of bottled water, granola bars, fruit snacks, cookies, crackers, maybe some juice, and definitely diapers & wipes. The less I need to pack in our luggage the better (I'm trying to save room for souvenirs! lol) But I will definitely still take some snacks/drinks on the plane with us.

Thanks for the tip on the bottled water/drink mix...thats the best tip I've gotten so far!!! I will definitely, definitely be doing that! I never thought of it, what a great idea!

Oooh...stuff for your cruise! Please share!!!

Wow, look at all that Disney stuff! I keep wanting to get one of those big story books for my classroom library. They seem so cute.

The big story books are very nice! Out of all the items I posted, that was the only thing I actually purchased!!!

Last night, I started reading the stories to my son before bed & I'll be taking it on the airplane to read to him as well as reading to him at the resort before bed. He loves to read, which is great at such an early age! I think I started reading to him before he was even born & I know he got that quality from me! I loooove reading! I always loved learning & school.

I would definitely get one for your classroom library...definitely worth the $15!!!

TFS and scouting out all the great Disney merchandise!

Thanks! I'm so glad that you liked seeing all of the items. I only purchased the large Disney book out of all of those items, but it gave me alot of ideas for what to buy for my son. I plan to buy him some items for on the plane, "surprises" for once we arrive at the resort (instead of ordering him a basket or something from the florist), and just so he has something to do while waiting in line.

I'm going to Target tomorrow, so keep an eye out...I might be posting more Disney items!!!

 

[photographymom517]

Hopefully sometime this week I will get a chance to work on our tshirts. I know I have over 7 months before our trip, but as most of you can already tell, I like planning everything way ahead of time! lol

I got most of the plain shirts at Kohls. I got really good deals & most of them cost between $5-7 a piece. Some of the ones I purchased for myself were actually a little cheaper than that. Plus, I had a 20% off coupon AND I had a $50 gift certificate from Christmas! So I ended up paying less than $40 for all of the shirts.

I then came home & realized I didn't have enough for my son, so I went to Walmart & bought him 3 tank tops & 2 more tshirts for $3.50 and $5 each. I couldn't help it...we will be there for 10 days & I change his clothes 2-3 times a day on our trips, so I figured I could make him 10 shirts. I got soooo many great DISigns from the DISign Boards that I just had to make him a bunch!!! I'm also planning to use some DISigns for other paper items I'm making for our trip as well.

I also forgot that I went to Rue 21 a few months ago & found a tank top that reminded me of Minnie Mouse...its red with black dots all over it. I'm doing a Minnie design on it for me & got a black lightweight sweater to wear over it in case its chilly. I also wanted to have something to wear over my tank tops at restaurants. So, I was in search of some type of cute little sweater. I actually found it at my favorite store (Target!) and its a really cute half-sweater (I'm terrible at explaining things...but its black, short sleeve, buttons half-way up, and only goes to your mid-torso if that makes sense). I will post pics later of all the shirts.

For me, I got navy, black, gray, tan, and white (with green, orange, & yellow flowers) spaghetti-strap tanks. I also got a red polo, burgundy tshirt, and the tops from Rue 21. I plan to do a Chip & Dale design on the white tank with the green, orange, and yellow flowers. I found a really cute design that will look perfect with the shirts background. I'm not sure what other designs I'll make for myself, but my favorite characters are Goofy and Eeyore so I'm sure I'll do one of each of those. I also want to make a Christmas design for each of us for the MVMCP and a general Disney design with a bunch of different characters on it.

For my son, I got:

1) an orange tshirt (EPCOT day).
Front: his name with the Nemo Mickey head
Back: 2 "bubbles" with Nemo characters inside them & smaller bubbles all around

2) Green tshirt (Animal Kingdom day)
Front: AK circle with characters says "I've got friends in Wild Places"
Back: his name inside Mickey Head with animal print

3) Blue tshirt (Hollywood Studios)
Front: "the Gang's All Here" -- I'm cutting out the Toy Story characters & making them very large on the front
Back: Woody mickeyhead with his name inside

4) Red tshirt (Magic Kingdom)
Front: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hot Diggity Dog
Back: Probably the Fab 5 characters or just Mickey

5) Green -- Handy Manny design

6) Blue -- UP characters & balloons

7) Orange -- Pooh design (for Crystal Palace breakfast)

8) Light blue tank -- Phineas & Ferb

I also have another red tshirt, blue tshirt, and yellow tank. I will probably do a MVMCP design on the red tshirt & aren't sure about the other two.

I will try to post some pictures later of my plain shirts & the ideas I have for them! Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

I didn't even finish reading and had to post this....The flight attendent doesn't take it...you leave it right before you board and the guys loading the luggage take it load them after the luggage and then unload them and bring them up from the belly of the plane and have it there when u get off....So tell you DH that and it's a service not inconviencing anyone. I would rather know my child has their stroller for a happier trip, especially a toddler!! Ok now back to read the rest...LOL

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

<~~Always can use this for the pool for little ones!

<~~This is nice for a goodie bag or airplane entertainment..comes in boy characters too.

<~~These are the thermos I take with a straw as u can see...They are nice cause the keep the hot chocolate warm from MVMCP and anything else cold on the other days...I am always afraid of spillage so I love these.

<~~~Always can use new Disney shades

<~~swim rings
<~~sand toys
<~sand buckets
I make up goodie bags each cruise or resort trip and my DH takes the kids to check out the pools while I go to the room and set up the goodie bags, which the girls think Mickey left them. I usually get sand toys, googles, snorkel stuff, sun glasses, new water bottles,body glitter, new flip flops, etc I pack it all in my carry on with gift bags and set it up when

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Ok so we were talking about being Disney nuts...here is my bedspread I found on ebay which is one for the DCL --same as in some staterooms....always feeling like I am there...well kinda....LOL


and here is my Disney rec room/ family room. Red and white walls, black trim and yellow trim around windows and chair rail. Just like Mickey!

with my prints I got signed on the ship.

 

[photographymom517]

Ok so we were talking about being Disney nuts...here is my bedspread I found on ebay which is one for the DCL --same as in some staterooms....always feeling like I am there...well kinda....LOL

and here is my Disney rec room/ family room. Red and white walls, black trim and yellow trim around windows and chair rail. Just like Mickey!

with my prints I got signed on the ship.

WOW!!! LOVE IT ALL!!!

Funny, funny that you mention buying Disney bedspreads from ebay...

I have 2...one from Caribbean Beach & one from Animal Kingdom Lodge...I loved the theme & they both match our bedroom. I also have a shower curtain that I bought from ebay...its the Beach Club design (the tan colored curtain with the blue print). It has ships & hidden mickeys all over it. I love it & if we ever finish our never-ending bathroom project, then I will hang up my shower curtain & finish my decorating! (I tore off the wallpaper & started ripping out the chair rail, drywall, etc about 1 1/2 years ago...umm...?????)

My husband & I are notorious in our family for NEVER completing a project. He finishes projects at other people's houses...like within a week or so...just to prove them wrong...but yet our projects are never finished! Drives me crazy! Last time we moved, we actually left our house in better condition than when we lived there! After we moved out, we put in all new carpet, new tile in the kitchen, new carpet on the stairs, painted the living room/kitchen/dining room/stairway...bet the new owners enjoy it! I swore I would never let that happen again...yet here we go again! Anyway, maybe someday we will finish our bathroom & I can show you pics of it! I will definitely add pics of the bedspreads to this later.

Sorry I got off the subject. I am having a terrible day. My cat wanted outside this morning around 4am...my husband went to work at 6am & said he just saw him sitting outside on our landscape rock...but whenever I went out around 6:15, he wasn't there. Its now 2:15pm and I haven't seen him all day. Its not like him at all. He goes outside for a few hours, but always comes back. Even if he doesn't come in the house, he will lay on the front or back porch or at least eat the food I left him on the porch. But...not today...haven't seen him yet...drove up & down all the back country roads & no sign of him anywhere! My poor little boy is all upset...he cried whenever we came back from our drive & couldn't find Tiger! I'm hoping he's just inside someone's garage & once the neighbors all come home from work, he will appear again! Normally I wouldn't worry, he's stayed out all night before & will always come back...but its supposed to freeze tonight & I heard on the news to "put your cows & horses in the barns tonight...its gonna be a cold one"...thats what the news anchor said! So shouldn't I worry about my poor little cat???

On top of that, I had a shopping trip planned for today. I was going to this huge scrapbooking store, Target (my fav!), possibly Kohls, Burlington (love their baby stuff & purses) and Old Navy. I also wanted to stop by Barnes & Noble to get my husband a Father's Day gift (I have to buy things way in advance or it drives me crazy...actually this is buying late for me!) I also have to stop by Party Max to get some Thomas the Train things for my son's birthday party (in mid-May). So, I have all these coupons (I don't shop without them!!! lol) and had my entire day planned out. While I have the dogs outside, looking for the cat, my son decides to open the garage door with the remote...it gets stuck...so I come in the house (without the cat) and am all frustrated. It will NOT close...so I go into the garage, mess with the door, get grease all over myself (keep in mind that I have just gotten dressed, ready to go shopping...normally I just wear sweats or a tshirt, but today I actually got dressed in "regular" clothes & put on make-up even!) Anyway, I ended up fixing a large bolt on the door & part of the chain...but it still won't close & actually smashes in the process of trying! So, I call my husband at work & am hysterical...thinking he will kill me...well, he sounds calmer than me! So...he says to call & get a free estimate...so I do...and its great, the guy came out like 10 minutes later...and gave ma the estimate...$1,086...you've got to be kidding me!!!

So, needless to say, I had planned on posting an update tonight of all the great Disney stuff I bought or found on my shopping trip...but nope...instead I get a lost cat, feel sick to my stomach, and have a half-opened broken garage door with a high price tag to fix it! Guess its not my day!

Great...my son is watching "Caillou" on Sprout & his cat looks just like Tiger...so he's running around saying "Ma-ma, ma-ma, Tiger!!!" because he wants me to find Tiger! Poor kid!!! I hope Tiger comes back or his little heart will be forever broken...well maybe not forever...but his "Nemo" fish died this past summer & he was really upset when I flushed him down the toilet, but at the time I thought it was important for him to have closure. I just hope I never have to bury Tiger...it would be awful for both of us!

BUT whenever I logged onto DIS & saw your update, I actually smiled for the first time today!!! It made me happy to see your Disney rooms!!! So THANK YOU very much for that!

 

[photographymom517]

Not exactly the happiest update I've ever posted...but its 8:30pm and still no Tiger...

I made posters & am planning to check the local Humane Society tomorrow. He doesn't wear a collar, even though I've tried to get him to many times, so maybe someone thought he was a stray. I'll just hope for the best right now. I held out some hope until all of the neighbors got home from work this evening. I figured he may have been stuck inside someone's shed or garage...but no luck! We drove up & down all of the back roads in the area & didn't see him anywhere. He's very obedient & if we call him, he always comes near the house, even if he doesn't want inside the house. I normally see him on & off throughout the day, but I haven't seen him since last night.

I hope we can find him...

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Good Luck finding Tiger!! We have a Mr Stripes , but he doesn't go outside....well he used to be a stray so he does try and sneak but we don't let him.....I would be heart broken if he was gone. I mean my Mr Stripes is at the vet for the last 2 nts cause he has a double claw and the vet is removing it cause we think it's causing him discomfort! I miss his cute face. So I feel ur concern! Hope he comes home to you soon!!

Thanks I love my room too!! I went and found the Beach club comforter and that is so cute, like a tan color it looks like...it only comes in queen but I am thinking it should fit my DD's full size bed....OMG it's adorable....maybe I will get it.

I am getting so excited to go in December...so glad u have this trip report cause I get excited to just read people's findings and tips, plans. It won't come fast enough and I am only staying 3 days at Disney but so worth it!

Well off to watch some TV, well and be on here...cause I am multi-talented...LOL TTFN

 

[photographymom517]

Good Luck finding Tiger!! We have a Mr Stripes , but he doesn't go outside....well he used to be a stray so he does try and sneak but we don't let him.....I would be heart broken if he was gone. I mean my Mr Stripes is at the vet for the last 2 nts cause he has a double claw and the vet is removing it cause we think it's causing him discomfort! I miss his cute face. So I feel ur concern! Hope he comes home to you soon!!

Thanks I love my room too!! I went and found the Beach club comforter and that is so cute, like a tan color it looks like...it only comes in queen but I am thinking it should fit my DD's full size bed....OMG it's adorable....maybe I will get it.

I am getting so excited to go in December...so glad u have this trip report cause I get excited to just read people's findings and tips, plans. It won't come fast enough and I am only staying 3 days at Disney but so worth it!

Well off to watch some TV, well and be on here...cause I am multi-talented...LOL TTFN

Well...guess what Michelle? I have GOOD news now!!!

We had to run to my mother-in-laws for about an hour. I didn't like being gone because I wanted to stay home in case Tiger came home. He goes outside everyday, but spends more time indoors whenever its snowing, raining, cold, or if he just doesn't feel like being outside! He usually comes inside on basically the same "schedule" each day. Its funny because whenever I leave in my car, he will be waiting for me whenever I get home! I really missed that today! And its weird too because whenever I'm in the kitchen, its like he senses it or something & he will come to the door so I let him in. He's very smart! But thats why it was so strange that he wasn't around at all the entire day.

He goes in & out all day, but usually stays around the house more if we're outside. My plan for the evening was to work outside (even though it was freeeezing today! lol) and then maybe he would come back. So, I wasn't exactly thrilled about going to my MIL's. I ended up walking up & down the road once we got back & then I posted on here that he was still missing. My husband suggested I go to the Humane Society tomorrow...but I called & of course they are closed on Wednesday! So I made some posters & put a bunch of phone numbers in my cell (of neighbors, vets, etc) to call tomorrow. My husband must have noticed how upset I was...I overheard him telling my son he was going outside for a little while. I heard him calling Tiger over & over again. He was looking for him too! Well, he came in & was all upset & said someone must have taken him or something because its not like Tiger to just leave & not be around the entire day. This didn't make me feel any better! So, I decided to try one more time (it was getting dark at this point) before getting everyone ready for bed for the night. I took the flashlight with me & went out on the porch calling him. Nothing. I waited a few minutes & tried again. Nothing. I kept calling him. Nothing. So, I said "goodnight, Tiger, wherever you are...I hope you are warm & safe..." and I heard "Meow, meow" real softly...so I went on the other side of the deck & looked around in the yard. Wouldn't you know, there was TIGER!!! He was just sitting in the yard, I saw his eyes with the light from the flashlight...and he started running towards me! That made me feel better...maybe he missed me too! LOL Anyway, I hugged him & told him that I missed him & wish I knew where he was. By the time I saw him in the yard, I couldn't tell which direction he came from, but I still think he was locked inside someone's garage or shed all day. When he came inside, he was starving...if he was outside hunting, he wouldn't have been starving. He also smelled funny, kinda musty like he was in a garage or basement. I don't know where he was...I'm just glad he's back!!!

Thank you for sharing your story about your cat with me. It made me feel so much better to hear that someone else shares the same love for their cat as I have for my Tiger!!! It was funny too because whenever he came inside, everyone was glad to see him...even the dogs! lol I hope that Mr. Stripes vet visit makes him feel better! That does sound painful! I'm glad he will be home with you again soon!

Aren't the Disney comforters great?!? I love them! I think I only paid around $40 for each of them on ebay. The quality & vibrant colors really amaze me! They are wonderful! We painted our bedroom a medium shade of blue about 8 months ago or so & it matches both of my comforters perfectly! I also have tons of pictures that I took last year from our balcony at AKL on the walls! I was afraid they wouldn't match because they are mostly greens/yellows/browns (palm trees & animals) but they look amazing! Of course, anything Disney looks amazing!

So, you are excited about December, huh? Well, I have MORE good news for you! My husband came home & was able to get the garage door to shut...so it looks like my son & I will be taking our little shopping trip tomorrow! Which means...more DISNEY pics whenever I get home!!!

Have a good evening!!! Thankfully mine has definitely improved now that my baby Tiger is home!!! (He's sleeping on my son's bed for the night!)

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

That is AWESOME!!! So glad Tiger came home!

 

[Wannabinnc]

OMG, I am so glad Tiger is home, I was getting so worried. It is the most helpless feeling and you know wherever they are they can't tell someone to let them out or that they have to go home now!! I'm sure he was glad to get even more extra hugs and kisses!!!!! Happy Day!!!!

 

[photographymom517]

That is AWESOME!!! So glad Tiger came home!

OMG, I am so glad Tiger is home, I was getting so worried. It is the most helpless feeling and you know wherever they are they can't tell someone to let them out or that they have to go home now!! I'm sure he was glad to get even more extra hugs and kisses!!!!! Happy Day!!!!

Thank you both!!!

I was very happy to have him home! He actually did it again yesterday & my husband saw him about 5 blocks away on his way to work at 6am yesterday morning! I had already made plans for the day & felt completely helpless that I couldn't stay home & wait for him...in case he tried to come home again. I'm not sure if someone else is feeding him, or if he has kittens somewhere, or what

My husband got home after work & Tiger was on our porch waiting to come inside. He said he looked exhausted, so he fed him & then Tiger went to sleep for about 4 hours. He wanted outside again, but I didn't want him out all night (especially with the frost) so I put him in the garage with his bed, food, water, toys, etc. He slept in there all night. This morning, I was going outside to do some yardwork so I figured he could stay out with me, but he didn't want to even be outside! lol He ran right into the house & slept from 6am-10:30am!

I guess that every cat has his or her own personality & Tiger's is definitely "independent." He loves it outside so its hard to keep him in all the time, especially in the summer, but he's never run off before. He always stays close to the house or near one of the neighbors' houses/garages/sheds. Sometimes I don't see him all day, but as soon as I walk out the door, there he is on the porch! I'm not sure why he starting wondering so far away from home, but he came back yesterday & the other day...so hopefully he won't do it again!

Thank you both again!!!

I'll try to post another Disney-related update soon!

 

[photographymom517]

I actually just logged onto DIS & found this!!!


Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
November: 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, 30, 2010

December: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 2010
Event time: 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

2010 TICKET PRICES

Purchase Discount Tickets online. Tickets can be ordered by calling 407-W-DISNEY or through your Dreams Unlimited Travel Specialist as part of your package/room reservation.


TIP: Even though Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party doesn't officially begin until 7:00 p.m., ticketholders can enter the park starting at 4:00 pm with their MVMCP ticket. Once the ticket is swiped, you're issued a wristband. (If you're already in the park, you can go back to the main entrance to have your ticket processed or look for the ticket stations that will be set up within the Magic Kingdom.)


General Admission

Advance purchase price -

Adults 10 and Up- $53.95 plus tax
Children 3-9 $47.95 plus tax
November: 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, 30, 2010
December: 2, 3, 5, 9, 14, 16, 2010


Purchased day of event -

Adults 10 and Up- $59.95 plus tax
Children 3-9 $53.95 plus tax
Premium event prices -

Adults 10 and up- $59.95 plus tax
Children 3-9 $53.95 plus tax
December: 7, 10, 12, 17, 19

 

[DenishaT]

HI!! stumbled onto your TR and thought I'd say Hi and just not stalk--i mean lurk!! We're going 12/5-11/10 (maybe staying longer depending on the dining situation). Just getting caught up but can't wait to read more!

PS those blankets are adorable!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Awesome I now know what date I am going to MVMCP!! December 5th!!

 

[photographymom517]

HI!! stumbled onto your TR and thought I'd say Hi and just not stalk--i mean lurk!! We're going 12/5-11/10 (maybe staying longer depending on the dining situation). Just getting caught up but can't wait to read more!

PS those blankets are adorable!

Glad you found my PTR! Please keep following along, I promise it will get more interesting! lol

Your dates sound great!!! I'm still unsure about ours, but hopefully will find out soon because I really want to buy tickets for MVMCP! Are you planning to go to MVMCP? When I logged onto DIS this morning, the dates were posted, so definitely check that out if you are going!

Thank you for saying our blankets were adorable...it took my mom & I along time to make them all, but we really enjoyed it! We made 10 all together. What a great cause to support!

Hopefully I will post another update either tonight or tomorrow sometime! Have a nice evening!

Awesome I now know what date I am going to MVMCP!! December 5th!!

That's great! Glad you have your date! I'm hoping to figure out our schedule soon so I can buy tickets! Do you know if any of the dates sell out? I'm sure the dates closer to Christmas are more likely to. But you know me, I have to worry about every little thing! ha ha!