Miss Kathy and Me take on Disney--Update 5/23-- Must Do's -- Epcot -- Mary

[mickeystoontown]

Mary got her intros up so please be sure to go back and read (Page 1, Post 6). I'll finish responses tomorrow and do an update on my arrival day plans. I got home late as I had to get my nails done and then go pick up our tax returns which were finally finished.

Trying to talk Mark into another trip to Disney since we got a refund.

And we have to have a talk tonight about Cookie; we have an appointment with her vet a week from Saturday (March 30). We may have to make a decision which will break our hearts.

I'm going back to read Mary's post but wanted to post this first. Happy to hear that you're getting a refund this year. I haven't even taken our's to the CPA yet.

I know that the talk is going to be hard but I also know that, if a decision has to be made, you'll make the right one for Cookie. She's like a part of your family and you'll do what's best.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Mary, there's absolutely nothing wrong with bragging about those two smart and pretty girls of your's. Their smiles light up the pictures!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Wow, so many friends both old and new!!! I am putting up our intros back on page 1!!! I may not be as active of a poster as Kathy but I do read I am very excited to be going back to my favorite place with one of my favorite ladies!!!

INTROS UP PAGE 1

Great intro Mary...the girls are getting so big! that's wonderful they are both doing so well in school and gymnastics!

Mary got her intros up so please be sure to go back and read (Page 1, Post 6). I'll finish responses tomorrow and do an update on my arrival day plans. I got home late as I had to get my nails done and then go pick up our tax returns which were finally finished.

Trying to talk Mark into another trip to Disney since we got a refund.

And we have to have a talk tonight about Cookie; we have an appointment with her vet a week from Saturday (March 30). We may have to make a decision which will break our hearts.

Kathy will keep Cookie, you and Mark in my prayers that you won't have to make that decision....


nice you got a refund and another Disney trip is a good place to spend it

 

[teachermommy78]

The girls are PRECIOUS! My 9 year old was a gymnast from 3-8, but then hit growth spurt after growth spurt (I'm 5'9 and my husband is 6'1). Her coach said her center of balance kept getting thrown off to the point where her upper body strength couldn't keep up. She was sad, but we decided to move on. Her coach didn't think she would move up, and she just wasn't having fun. BUT...she discovered cheer and is happy as a clam. All her tumbling is paying off! We have her in 2 tumbling classes a week and she is working on her back tuck! I'm rambling, but seeing your girls' gymnastics pictures made me happy!!!

 

[disneyfan61]

Mary your girls are so cute! I have read other TR's of Kathy's & enjoy it. It's great that you got to know each other on the DIS!!

Looking forward to more.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Great Intro post Mary! The girls look like they have grown so much since that intro picture with Ms. Kat! They both look like they are doing very good at gymnastics, and wow can Avery soar on that beam! I do have to say that has got to be the strangest way I've ever seen someone try to climb a palm tree though........ And certainly no reason to apologize for bragging on your girls, there is so much to be proud of. Great job by both of them on their school work!!!

And Kathy, so sorry to hear you might have to make a decision on Cookie! I know that will be tough for you and Mark but I know you also hate to see her suffer! Thoughts and prayers as you go through this!

But on a refund and possibly another Disney trip!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

This is going to be fun to read along with...

the girls are just toooooo cute!!! Loved their intro But where is yours??

 

[Janet B]

Mary got her intros up so please be sure to go back and read (Page 1, Post 6). I'll finish responses tomorrow and do an update on my arrival day plans. I got home late as I had to get my nails done and then go pick up our tax returns which were finally finished.

Trying to talk Mark into another trip to Disney since we got a refund.

for getting a return! we have yet to do our taxes...

Hope you can talk Mark into another trip... or better yet, can you pull off another surprise one??

And we have to have a talk tonight about Cookie; we have an appointment with her vet a week from Saturday (March 30). We may have to make a decision which will break our hearts.

Pets are part of our family....I know the 2 of you with the love you have for your precious Cookie, will make a decision with this love uppermost in your hearts and minds....

 

[MEK]

Avery is the more reserved of my 2 kiddos. But once she gets to know you she is a big hugger. She is beautiful,kind,sweet and an all around great kid. I am very blessed.

Cayley has never met a stranger. She will love on you all day long. Is passionate about all she does. She has a fabulous sense of humor and also is a great kid

I can attest to this as I was the receipient of Avery and Cayley hugs in October. And it seriously was one of the high points of my day.

I look forward to seeing these lovely ladies, their mom, and Kathy this summer for our CMC breakfast. Ladies - get the hugs ready. I'm ready!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Just ripped my heart in two in regards to Cookie. Need ANYTHING i am here...

 

[MEK]

Yay-I didn't realize you'd be there at the same time! This is going to turn into a great DIS meet!

Wait - our trips overlap? It does appear that way. I arrive on the 8th and leave for Daytona on the 15th. How about you?

 

[MEK]

Kathy - I am very sorry to hear about Cookie. Is her health failing? That is so difficult, but trust in yourself to make the best decision possible for you and for Cookie.

 

[GrammyJudy]

Thanks Kathy for PMing me. I didn't know you had started this PTR. I love your TR and will follow. Hope to meet you in Dec.

Sorry to hear your Cookie is ill. I lost my precious ****zu Bailey last Feb. and it was hard. I adopted a rescue pup last April. He is part terrier and adorable and very lovable and my constant companion. Pets become family.

 

[Pluto0809]

The girls are so cute! That picture of Avery above the balance beam makes me want to hold my breath! She is so high up there!

Kathy, I'm so sorry that you are going through that with Cookie. I think one of the cruelest things in life is that our fur babies lives are so short.

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the heads up, Kathy! I thought I had checked in, but I guess I didn't.

Tammie, thanks so much for being here.

subbing! on page four no less

Mary Ellen, I'm thrilled you are here.

Page 4 already?!!! And, of course, I am interested!!! Can't wait to learn about all the fun!

Linda, thank you for joining.

Faraway friend? I like it

Yes, that is what you are.

Sick of you? NEVER!

Bob, you are very sweet.

I look forward to your trip reports. Since I don't drink coffee (just think how much I'm saving by not spending $4 a cup at Starbucks, LOL), your trip reports are my morning fix. I never leave home without reading them.

You are saving a WHOLE lot not having Starbucks; luckily, my regular people often buy me my coffee. I'm glad I am your morning fix of choice.

Here! Woo hoo for another girl's trip. Especially one where I get to make an appearance.

Yes, and I'm so glad you will be making an appearance.

A girl's trip sounds like so much fun!!!!

; our first one was a blast, and I'm guessing this one will be too.

thanks Kathy....I don't need anything special...already have you as a friend

Thank you, Lisa.

Yes! One for you and one for Mary and the girls!!

You are the best!

 

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy! I'm here too. A little late as usual, but looking forwrd to your report.
You are so lucky to take these trips so often. Since I dont, your reports keep me Disneyfied!!! and I thank you. It would be a lot easier to make first page if you werent so popular! We all enjoy your report so much.

As long as you are here, I do NOT consider you late.

We've been very blessed to go so many times the last couple of years. I'm glad you enjoy and I appreciate you reading.

I will be there in May so no June this year. June for me is usually insane.....more than usual so really hard to get away unless it is at the end of the month.

In addition to May, Oct with Rosie and then if everything goes as planned, NYE

Dang...no meet ups for us this year. Next year (2014), the plan is to go May, August or September and December again.

Yay-I didn't realize you'd be there at the same time! This is going to turn into a great DIS meet!

It will be epic...and so much fun!

page 6 but i am HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

going to read now...

Thanks, Mo, for coming over.

Kathy, just wanted to let you know I finished my TR today...

I finally am catching up today and I got to yours first!

What adorable children!!!!!!!!
I'm SO HAPPY to be on another PTR!!! OK Mark isn't going but PLEASE tell me someone will have hats on???

Aren't they? I just love those girls as if they were my own nieces or granddaughters or whatever. Yes, Cayley and Avery are very cooperative in trying on hats for me...they do it for Mr. Mark really.

Joining in... and hoping to stay caught up this time around!

Hi, Amy; I'm glad you are here.

Is this a trick question?

Sorry...Andy already beat you to it in giving me grief on my "trick question".




Yes, you are very funny.

I'm still deciding what my answer will be....

You can leave ANY time....but then I'll never speak to you again (but it won't stop me from sending your adorable kids things).

So this is a KatMary PTR?

Yes, I guess it is.

The girls are so cute.

Yes they are!

Oh, so are you Kat. LOLOLOL

I have NEVER been cute. Just ask my husband.

I'll be in and out of here. You know, like I normally do...

I know that you'll stop by when you can; you have your hands full with two children and a third one on the way.

 

[KatMark]

Wow, so many friends both old and new!!! I am putting up our intros back on page 1!!! I may not be as active of a poster as Kathy but I do read I am very excited to be going back to my favorite place with one of my favorite ladies!!!

INTROS UP PAGE 1

Isn't it great, Mary? Although, as much as you and I are GREAT, I think they are all really here for those adorable girls. I'll give you a push when I need you to post (speaking of which...you need to send me on Facebook our daily parks calendar and you better give me the restaurants again; as the granny of this bunch, I've probably forgotten).

The intros are great and I cannot believe how big the girls have gotten. I hope they don't mind hanging out with an old lady.

Just when I was sad for KatMark's previous trip ending, I get to join in here!!! I am also looking forward to learning more about MaryAZ and her family.

I can't wait to hear your plans! I will be at WDW in June too!!

...thanks for joining another report. When in June will you be there? Maybe we will see you?????

Where are they Mary

Rosie, Rosie, Rosie...this is not Marv here...no grief!

Check again

You tell her, Mary!

Hopefully won't come to that. Pet's really become like one of the family

Avery's birthday is same day as mine

I would like to hope not, but I'm going in expecting it to be that.

Another April birthday.

I'm going back to read Mary's post but wanted to post this first. Happy to hear that you're getting a refund this year. I haven't even taken our's to the CPA yet.

Lisa, you might want to get going on that. Tax day is only 25 days away.

I know that the talk is going to be hard but I also know that, if a decision has to be made, you'll make the right one for Cookie. She's like a part of your family and you'll do what's best.

It's going to be very hard; I start crying every time I think about it. I should have NEVER watched Marley and Me at the movies.

Mary, there's absolutely nothing wrong with bragging about those two smart and pretty girls of your's. Their smiles light up the pictures!

I don't think she bragged enough...those girls are very special!

Great intro Mary...the girls are getting so big! that's wonderful they are both doing so well in school and gymnastics!

I hope I recognize them when I see them and that they don't hog the whole bed!

Kathy will keep Cookie, you and Mark in my prayers that you won't have to make that decision....

Thanks, Lisa, but I'm afraid we probably will.

nice you got a refund and another Disney trip is a good place to spend it

Mark said no to squeezing in one more trip this year to Disney. But he did say we could do three trips next year (or at least I can!).

The girls are PRECIOUS! My 9 year old was a gymnast from 3-8, but then hit growth spurt after growth spurt (I'm 5'9 and my husband is 6'1). Her coach said her center of balance kept getting thrown off to the point where her upper body strength couldn't keep up. She was sad, but we decided to move on. Her coach didn't think she would move up, and she just wasn't having fun. BUT...she discovered cheer and is happy as a clam. All her tumbling is paying off! We have her in 2 tumbling classes a week and she is working on her back tuck! I'm rambling, but seeing your girls' gymnastics pictures made me happy!!!

Good to hear your daughter found something to fulfill her when she couldn't do gymnastics anymore.

Mary your girls are so cute! I have read other TR's of Kathy's & enjoy it. It's great that you got to know each other on the DIS!!

It's funny how many lifelong friends I have met here.

Looking forward to more.

Thank you.

Great Intro post Mary! The girls look like they have grown so much since that intro picture with Ms. Kat! They both look like they are doing very good at gymnastics, and wow can Avery soar on that beam! I do have to say that has got to be the strangest way I've ever seen someone try to climb a palm tree though........ And certainly no reason to apologize for bragging on your girls, there is so much to be proud of. Great job by both of them on their school work!!!

Yes they do, don't they? And it's only been 15 months! They better not grow anymore before I see them in 77 days!

And Kathy, so sorry to hear you might have to make a decision on Cookie! I know that will be tough for you and Mark but I know you also hate to see her suffer! Thoughts and prayers as you go through this!

You hit it on the head...I don't want her to suffer. Thank you for the hug.

But on a refund and possibly another Disney trip!!!

Well, no additional trip this year, but got the promise of more than one next year.

This is going to be fun to read along with...

If it's anything like the last trip, it certainly will.

the girls are just toooooo cute!!! Loved their intro But where is yours??

They are cute...and very sweet too. Yes, Mary, where is your picture? Wait...here's one from the first girls' trip:

 

[mommy2mrb]

Mark said no to squeezing in one more trip this year to Disney. But he did say we could do three trips next year (or at least I can!).




They are cute...and very sweet too. Yes, Mary, where is your picture? Wait...here's one from the first girls' trip:

just going to keep sending you Kathy....


love the photo of you girls!!!

hmm a trip next year....how about DL during President Day Weekend, a certain DISer and her DD will be there then you can ride RSP and see the new Fantasy Faire and get your on!

 

[KatMark]

for getting a return! we have yet to do our taxes...

Ummmm...tax day is coming up. Best get working on it.

Hope you can talk Mark into another trip... or better yet, can you pull off another surprise one??

Ooooh....I like your idea of another surprise, but he might strangle me.


Pets are part of our family....I know the 2 of you with the love you have for your precious Cookie, will make a decision with this love uppermost in your hearts and minds....

Yes, yes they are. We've had her for 15 years this month and it is breaking my heart.

I can attest to this as I was the receipient of Avery and Cayley hugs in October. And it seriously was one of the high points of my day.

Don't they give awesome hugs? I love them.

I look forward to seeing these lovely ladies, their mom, and Kathy this summer for our CMC breakfast. Ladies - get the hugs ready. I'm ready!

Do you want a hug from me too?

Just ripped my heart in two in regards to Cookie. Need ANYTHING i am here...

Thank you, friend.

Wait - our trips overlap? It does appear that way. I arrive on the 8th and leave for Daytona on the 15th. How about you?

This is going to be so much fun!

Kathy - I am very sorry to hear about Cookie. Is her health failing? That is so difficult, but trust in yourself to make the best decision possible for you and for Cookie.

Thanks, MEK. Yes, she is having a lot of issues right now -- she can't see (walks into walls, won't go down the stairs because she is afraid; can't hear most of the time, moans and groans, arthritis....etc.).

Thanks Kathy for PMing me. I didn't know you had started this PTR. I love your TR and will follow. Hope to meet you in Dec.

Judy, I was happy to let you know about it and so happy to have you here. We will definitely work on meeting in December.

Sorry to hear your Cookie is ill. I lost my precious ****zu Bailey last Feb. and it was hard. I adopted a rescue pup last April. He is part terrier and adorable and very lovable and my constant companion. Pets become family.

Yes, they do become family. We won't be getting another pet until we move to Florida in a few years.

The girls are so cute! That picture of Avery above the balance beam makes me want to hold my breath! She is so high up there!

I couldn't believe how she was soaring.

Kathy, I'm so sorry that you are going through that with Cookie. I think one of the cruelest things in life is that our fur babies lives are so short.

Thank you.

 

[KatMark]

just going to keep sending you Kathy....


love the photo of you girls!!!

hmm a trip next year....how about DL during President Day Weekend, a certain DISer and her DD will be there then you can ride RSP and see the new Fantasy Faire and get your on!

Thanks, Lisa for the continued hugs.

That was one of my favorite photos of that trip.

Disneyland...we keep talking about going there. I'll have to discuss this with Grumpy.