Mingos in the Watah! What in the Wuhld?

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Hey there Memom! I just got caught up over here! I feel like I was just riding on that Jungle Cruise yesterday. Boy I miss it already.

Sure wish I could make it to your NYE meet. I'd love to be at WDW on Christmas day and the following week.

Glad your school stress is over for now. At least you can enjoy your holiday breaks more without worrying over that stuff.

 

[MeMom]

I should have realized that you don't live under a rock so you can figure out what I sound like lol I love Southern accents so I wouldn't think you were a hillbilly, I'd love it!

Ok, one day I make it my goal to be included in this NYE count for me but for you all!

When you move to Florida, you'll be having DIS meet parties on a regular basis!

Oooh, the playground near splash! What a fun area! When we went in May, my mom decided to skip splash, so she watched Everett at that playground. The only thing was she was afraid that he'd get knocked over by the bigger kids dashing around so she followed him all around.

When I got off the ride, I found her squishing herself through that very same tunnel to keep up with Everett. It was really funny! I appreciated her devotion, but really she didn't need to go THAT far!

I am pretty sure I could not get my big self in there without some Pooh-stuck-in-a-honey-tree-like results, so I just follow the path in and out with my eyes. A place like that is heaven for Bella, as she loves to go under, around, and through things - and then getting to slide down is just a bonus. It's a great place for me to wait with her while Brooklynn is off with the grown-ups doing her beloved Big Thunder Mountain.

I know, famous last words but I'm done with this "permanent" eye business. It hurt like the dickens and still does...

Baylor already has been bit by the brat bug. Your list was correct, just add a video game and you would have been spot on!

A video game - how could I forget??? Call of Duty 17, or whatever the latest greatest one of those is?

That is so funny about the doctor!

Oh, yes, I speak like that...my best friend went to college in Virginia, and when I went to visit her for a few days her freshman year, everyone was amazed by my accent (my BFF tried and still tries very hard NOT to have a super strong accent; then after studying abroad in a few places she did pick up other speech habits, too, so she doesn't sound as "Bostonian" as I do.) Instead of "drawer" it comes out "draw" and when I say "sure" it generally comes out "sho-ah"...I still remember when I was in VA that people started cracking up when I said that!

MeMom, I so wish we could be there for the NYE DIS meet...I know my dad would be terribly shy and hate drawing attention to himself but I am sure I would be able to convince him to break out the glasses. Actually, when I went to Salem last weekend with my parents and Kailyn, my dad decided to bring the glasses. When we were walking back to the car, Kailyn and I were walking ahead, my mom had stopped to take a picture, and my dad had stopped to take a picture next to a sign, wearing the glasses...so all of a sudden Kailyn and I heard, "Kailyn? Meg! Where'd you go?! Come back and take a picture of me!"

I also got some exciting news from my mom...she texted Kailyn to tell me this while we were out. The Osborne Lights will be at DHS till January 7...WE GET TO SEE THE LIGHTS! That is one thing I have always wanted to see at Disney and I am SO excited that we get to see them! I was absolutely ecstatic and had to show Kailyn a video of them on my phone as soon as we got back to the car. I will be in heaven if we get to see the castle lights, too!

I am thrilled that you will get to se the lights. That will be such a wonderful addition to your trip!

I have definitely heard the draw/drawer kind of accent before in movies. For me, drawer is like door with an r - droor. To some of the thick TN accent people, it would be draaaw-uhr. Git thay-uht shuuurt ow-yut uv the draaaw-uhr. I have a feeling that a nationwide DIS meet could be very entertaining with us all just listening to each other talk.

If I had the guts, I would totally turn the table on your dad when I first met him. He'd show up with the glasses with the full intent of being funny, and I would put on a straight face and pull out a pair just like them and act like they were my everyday glasses. I'd never be able to do it, though. Trent, on the other hand.... ....could play that off beautifully. Your prankster would find himself being pranked.

I'm still thinking about you getting to see the lights. You can keep the Christmas magic going for all of us just a little longer while you are there.

Hey there Memom! I just got caught up over here! I feel like I was just riding on that Jungle Cruise yesterday. Boy I miss it already.

Sure wish I could make it to your NYE meet. I'd love to be at WDW on Christmas day and the following week.

Glad your school stress is over for now. At least you can enjoy your holiday breaks more without worrying over that stuff.

You can't imagine how much the stress load has been lifted this past week. I feel like I have laid a big, heavy backpack down after carrying it since the first of August.

I wish you could be at the NYE meet, too. More tropical fun for the family!

When you first get back from a Disney trip and see other people's pictures, do you find yourself able to still hear and see and smell all the things around you and sort of step right into the pictures? I do, and it makes me long to be back in that spot again.

 

[MeMom]

Is there any bus better than a Disney bus?

Maybe a cruise bus, for those of you who love cruising.

Back at Pop, it was time for lunch.
Our routine is that I grab my food while Jill and John are deciding what they want, and then Jill and John go get their food while I watch the girls.

Sometimes, I just tell Jill what to get me and she gets it all in one swoop, and then sometimes I am just eating one of my famous PBJ sandwiches, so I don't get anything at all.

Back at the room, it was time to chow down.

It appears that I took a few minutes to photograph some of my souvenirs.

In honor of our first Garden Grill meal, I got this.

In place of the real hat I had planned to get, I got this.

It was cheaper and smaller, thus easier to transport.

A 2011 pin.

It won't be long before I will be snagging a 2012 one!

Odds and ends.

I use the magnets and pens at school.

Our window display, as of that day, was looking like this.

After naps, we went to this very nice place.

The girls were going to sit in the lobby with John and watch TV, while Jill and I went down to Boma for the short culinary tour.

Walking around the lobby.

There was only one other person there to do this tour. She was there with her mother, who wanted to stay in the room and rest, so she bravely came down by herself.

On this tour, a College Program cast member told about what Boma means and about the handcrafted details around the room.

Our guide was Amanda.

As we spoke with her, we learned that she was very homesick for her family back in Africa. Her dream was to own her own Boma-like restaurant.

 

[MeMom]

We were told about the different food offerings.

Yummy fruit.

Cute prep guy.

I thought he and Amanda could have a very nice friendship, as they seemed to enjoy some playful banter among themselves.

Jill sampling a zebra dome.

The tour only lasted about 20 minutes. It was free and something out of the ordinary for us to do. I suspect we will do it again in the future. Next time, maybe I'll take the girls out to see animals and John can go with Jill for the sampling.

Back to the lobby.

One of the most wonderful fireplaces around.

I love the decor of this place.

What happened after the tour was that we sort of cheated.
We had driven over to AKL, so I guess we became official 'parking lot hoppers', because we left the car there and took the bus to Animal Kingdom for a while.

Have a wonderful Sunday, DIS friends!

 

[Charleston Princess]

What kind of good stuff are you baking today?

No baking yesterday. I managed to go to the grocery store and then pretty much spent the rest of the day on the couch feeling lousy. Hopefully, I can be more productive today since I need to bake a birthday cake for Charles (his b-day is on Tuesday), do laundry, and grade papers. That's just the tip of the to-do list, but those are the priorities.

The culinary tour looks like a lot of fun -- plus, you got to eat zebra domes!

You know I love the decor of AKL, too!

 

[reelmom]

I didn't know about the Boma tour. How very cool! I have only eaten there for breakfast but would love to eat there for dinner. However, with such picky eaters around me, not sure it wil happen.

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Just wanted to share some happiness...

6 weeks!!!!!!

I am headed to meet Mom and Trent at Cracker Barrel to eat breakfast together. There is one almost exactly halfway between us. I also finally have my photopass cd so I will try and post some of those this afternoon when we get home.

 

[declansdad]

A tour of Boma, sounds cool. How do you arrange that?

 

[Lady Lallie]

MeMom the matchmaker!

I have never heard about the Boma tour, very cool thing to do. Especially since it's free! I bet after this report there is a rush on the Boma tour due to your popularity.

Happy 6 weeks! That is a wonderrrrrful feeling!

 

[Native NYer]

The tour looks like fun!
AKL is just so beautiful.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Hurrah for six weeks! I cannot believe that there are already Christmas ads on tv but I guess it is time.

Looks like a fun afternoon at AKL. Thanks for sharing the details of the culinary tour. What a fun free extra treat... complete with zebra dome!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Six weeks for you means the same for us!!!!

I think I'll ask Marc if we can go to Cracker Barrel too and pretend we are meeting you guys....

 

[xoktenox]

Wow, I never even knew they did those tours at Boma, and for free! That's looks great

There are no buses like Disney buses

6 weeks!!

 

[disneyfan61]

Love the AKL pics. And Boma is one of my favorites to eat at. LOVE me some zebra domes!! I am glad Cody picked Boma as one of the places to eat at in April. After spending a wonderful day at AK we will enjoy a wonderful dinner there.

I hope you all had a great breakfast at Cracker Barrel.

 

[hollisterluva92]

Looks like an awesome day at the AKL!!! Can't wait for more updates, as always

 

[Megablocks]

I am thrilled that you will get to se the lights. That will be such a wonderful addition to your trip!

I have definitely heard the draw/drawer kind of accent before in movies. For me, drawer is like door with an r - droor. To some of the thick TN accent people, it would be draaaw-uhr. Git thay-uht shuuurt ow-yut uv the draaaw-uhr. I have a feeling that a nationwide DIS meet could be very entertaining with us all just listening to each other talk.

If I had the guts, I would totally turn the table on your dad when I first met him. He'd show up with the glasses with the full intent of being funny, and I would put on a straight face and pull out a pair just like them and act like they were my everyday glasses. I'd never be able to do it, though. Trent, on the other hand.... ....could play that off beautifully. Your prankster would find himself being pranked.

I'm still thinking about you getting to see the lights. You can keep the Christmas magic going for all of us just a little longer while you are there.

Oh my gosh, he would get the biggest kick out of someone doing that! I am pretty sure he'd bow down and then shake hands!

I am so excited about getting to see the lights; I have wanted to for so long, but never thought I'd get to any time soon. My mom saw someone posted about it here on the boards, and then checked the Disney World website just to be sure. I can't wait, it is going to be such a great addition to our trip, and such a treat!

I had no idea Boma offered that tour; that's really cool. It made me excited to eat there again!

Happy SIX WEEKS! In three days, we'll be in the 40's, which also means we will be just seven weeks out

 

[MaryAz]

Those Boma pics are making me homesick for AKV....We are trying a new resort OKW in Jan but Kidani is our home Hurray for six weeks!!

 

[lmillercrew]

AKV looks beautiful and the scenery at Boma looks amazing too. I just don't think that I would enjoy the food, except maybe the Zebra domes.

 

[jenjolt]

YAYAYAYAAY for 6 weeks!! Time is going to fly by!!! I can't believe the first semester will be done!! WOWZA!!!!

 

[swwake]

Wow I've never seen a pin on a backing paper that has seeds in it. What a clever idea! Now I want to buy a Land pin just for the backing.

You make me miss AKL. We stayed there last September (2010). Looking forward to Poly, but I will miss AKL. Ahhh the fireplace. Many nights we picked up a cocktail at Victoria Falls Lounge (I think that's the name?) and sat by the fire.

And I LOVE Boma - and Zebra Domes!