My Name Is NOT Broccoli!

[2xcited2sleep]

Thanks for sharing your pictures. Looks like you guys had a magical holiday!

You are tempting me with the NYE 2011 talk. Although pictures from the parks at this time of year (in terms of the crowds) make me a little

Enjoy the rest of your holiday break. We'll all be back at work all too soon.

 

[MeMom]

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

I can't believe I fell asleep last night and missed the fireworks...

Count me in for the NYE POLY Meet next year.
I wonder how many of us we can round up?

I hope everyone will have a wonderful year ahead filled with lots of Disney Magic!

It looks like we can have a huge group!

Sorry you missed them this year, though. Dave said he wants everyone there next year, so I think we should oblige him. He is already booked, he said.

Happy New Year!!!

And is there conspiring I hear for a NYE meet next year?! FUN!

The conspiring has definitely begun.
Are you in?

Mega Dismeet at the Poly next NYE!!!

Let's do it!

It looks like your family had a really Merry Christmas! The girls' new toys look like lots of fun. I bet they were excited to wake up and see what Santa had left them. I'm glad Drew was able to join too!

Brooklynn was really into Christmas this year, as this was the first year she really understood the concept of Santa fully. Bella was happy about 'pesents'. The guys were happy about all the food. The girls were happy to have everyone together. Yep, it was a good one.

There was another miracle here at the house one day when the girls were here. Bella fell down in the den and Drew picked her up and brought her to me. That required him not only touching her, but holding her and walking through the house. It looked pretty funny, I tell ya, him hold 'the baby'.

 

[LoveMyTwoPrincesses]

Happy New Year!!

My favorite picture of all is the one of you with your children and grandchildren! It looks like you had a great time. We still need to celebrate with my mom and dad. We were supposed to last night, but the blizzard that came through had other plans!

 

[MeMom]

Thanks for sharing your pictures. Looks like you guys had a magical holiday!

You are tempting me with the NYE 2011 talk. Although pictures from the parks at this time of year (in terms of the crowds) make me a little

Enjoy the rest of your holiday break. We'll all be back at work all too soon.

You just have to go into a holiday trip with a different attitude about what it is going to be all about. The decorations are beautiful, the shopping is unique, and the parades and special shows are fun.

To be in Disney World with long sleeves is different, too. It's a very neat time, I think. You might not ride too many things, but you might do some things you never have done because of that. And the energy and excitement on NYE is very cool.

And like I said before, where better to end a year and begin a new one than in Disney World?

 

[MeMom]

Happy New Year!!

My favorite picture of all is the one of you with your children and grandchildren! It looks like you had a great time. We still need to celebrate with my mom and dad. We were supposed to last night, but the blizzard that came through had other plans!

They were shocked that I was going to be in it.
I hope my desire for a picture with me in it does not signify my impending doom or anything.

I bet snow changed a lot of plans all over the country this year. It has certainly been a big mess in a lot of places. Stay safe!

 

[reelmom]

Happy New Year!!!!!!!! It looks like your family had a great Christmas together. So glad that you could all be together. The family picture is awesome.

 

[pooh'smate]

MeMom, looks like you guys had a great Christmas together. I am going to see how much Jon likes Disney and then see if I can talk him into a long weekend trip over the New Year so I can join all of you on the beach. I was able to watch the fireworks last night and they were AMAZING!!!! I can't imagine what they would look like in person. Thank you again for the link.

Oh yeah, and can I just say here that I am going to Disney next month!!!!!!
We leave on Feb 1 so it is exactly one month from today too.

 

[Megablocks]

So cool that you guys had a white Christmas! I love all the pictures, and the picture of you with the kids and grandkids is great!

I saw the link to the Poly webcam that Miss Anita Wigd put up on FB and I so badly wanted to watch, but every year, Charles and I go to his brother and sister-in-law's house with them and another couple to just hang out, watch movies, and play games. I just got to upgrade to the iPhone and might have been able to watch it on that but it never crossed my mind. Charles would have just made fun of me anyway If there is a huge Poly DIS meet next NYE, though, you better believe I will be watching and texting!

 

[Poolrat]

It looks like we can have a huge group!

Sorry you missed them this year, though. Dave said he wants everyone there next year, so I think we should oblige him. He is already booked, he said.

We all need to remind him, he invited us!! His room was a little left of the castle from where he normally is. I believe he posted about that in the Resort thread and it involved a definition of a certain "view".

There was another miracle here at the house one day when the girls were here. Bella fell down in the den and Drew picked her up and brought her to me. That required him not only touching her, but holding her and walking through the house. It looked pretty funny, I tell ya, him hold 'the baby'.

Now did Drew bring her in at arms length or was he cradling her to comfort her? My bet is on the holding with arms straight out.

I wanted one picture with all of my kids and grandkids.
Drew was caught mid-cookie.

It also looks like Bella is eyeing what is left of that cookie.

 

[oOJulieOo]

Thanks for sharing all of those wonderful photos with us! It was fun to see your Christmas!

I love all those girly Christmas presents under the tree. It's so much fun to have a little girl.

I'm a bit shocked that you put up a photo of yourself, MeMom! Is that a new year's resolution or something?!

You brought a tear to my eye thinking of the wonderful year to come...

 

[MeMom]

Happy New Year!!!!!!!! It looks like your family had a great Christmas together. So glad that you could all be together. The family picture is awesome.

I am glad, too. It's a rare occasion for us to be under one roof now.

MeMom, looks like you guys had a great Christmas together. I am going to see how much Jon likes Disney and then see if I can talk him into a long weekend trip over the New Year so I can join all of you on the beach. I was able to watch the fireworks last night and they were AMAZING!!!! I can't imagine what they would look like in person. Thank you again for the link.

Oh yeah, and can I just say here that I am going to Disney next month!!!!!!
We leave on Feb 1 so it is exactly one month from today too.

I hope your family loves it!

The fireworks looked great on screen, didn't they?

One month will fly by!
And you get to stay for so long!

So cool that you guys had a white Christmas! I love all the pictures, and the picture of you with the kids and grandkids is great!

I saw the link to the Poly webcam that Miss Anita Wigd put up on FB and I so badly wanted to watch, but every year, Charles and I go to his brother and sister-in-law's house with them and another couple to just hang out, watch movies, and play games. I just got to upgrade to the iPhone and might have been able to watch it on that but it never crossed my mind. Charles would have just made fun of me anyway If there is a huge Poly DIS meet next NYE, though, you better believe I will be watching and texting!

Yes, your friends might make fun of your cyberspace friends,
but Charles should now be aware there are some nice people out here, right?

Hi, Charles!

We all need to remind him, he invited us!! His room was a little left of the castle from where he normally is. I believe he posted about that in the Resort thread and it involved a definition of a certain "view".


Now did Drew bring her in at arms length or was he cradling her to comfort her? My bet is on the holding with arms straight out.


It also looks like Bella is eyeing what is left of that cookie.

I'd like to read that thread, if you can lead me to it. They have had the same room for several years, but they got bumped to the side a little this year.

That's what looked so funny - Drew was holding her in the crook of his arm like a normal person. He wasn't holding her out two feet in front of him.

Thanks for sharing all of those wonderful photos with us! It was fun to see your Christmas!

I love all those girly Christmas presents under the tree. It's so much fun to have a little girl.

I'm a bit shocked that you put up a photo of yourself, MeMom! Is that a new year's resolution or something?!

You brought a tear to my eye thinking of the wonderful year to come...

There were lots of fun 'little mommy' things.

No, I do not have a resolution to be in pictures.
It's just so rare that we are all together that I might do it once a year or something.

 

[Ty's Nonnie]

Happy New Years MeMom and Gang!

MeMom great pic of your family. Aren't you blessed to have them and they are blessed to have you.

I just informed Denny that the Dis gang is planning a New Years Eve meet. I haven't been for NY before so count me in. That gives me a whole year to prepare. I can't wait to meet all you great folks.

 

[twob4him]

After some thinking and talking it over with hubby, the trip is on! I am coming down with a friend and her daughter...Sarah and her daughter are bestest friends! We're calling it Operation Desert Mouse! We'll keep it a secret till a week before and then tell the girls we're going to a Mommy/Daughter conference in Disney! We're still doing some planning but it looks like we'll probably be there from Sat 26th until Tues 1st! This is going to be very memorable indeed!!!

I think this would be a very treasured memory for both of you. A week or so out would allow her to join in the excitement and make all of her plans for what she'd like to do. I'm sure she would love sharing it with her friends, and I imagine she would feel very special! And since you are doing the special trip for your little girls and going on a family Disney trip, then I would think you could do this without feeling much guilt.

If you do make the trip, the first thing you must put on the schedule is a Small World meet on March 1st.

Your friend's situation brings tears to my eyes, because I know all too well how precious life is. I faced this when I had my own cancer surgery many years ago. I was fortunate that it was nothing. Then, when Trent almost died, I really came to know even more that time with my kids doing anything - free, cheap, or even expensive - surpasses any other desire I have. My friend, Kay, is a nurse technician in the hospital where he was, and she so often says that every nurse and doctor that saw him said he should not have lived through that. That hits home in a big way! Prayers and thoughts of comfort and peace for your friend and the family and those who love and surround them.

 

[Poolrat]

I'd like to read that thread, if you can lead me to it. They have had the same room for several years, but they got bumped to the side a little this year.

I found the link and PMed you. It was already locked, go figure.
Nothing awful but I do get Kathy's point.

That's what looked so funny - Drew was holding her in the crook of his arm like a normal person. He wasn't holding her out two feet in front of him.

That's great. Maybe is starting to realize he won't hurt them and they won't hurt him either if he gets close. My DS was like that with our cats but now the oldest one is his buddy. For him it was the unpredictable movements that freaked DS out and the threat of sharp claws.

 

[xoktenox]

Happy New Year to MeMom, Jill and the whole crew!

Loved seeing all the Christmas pictures. The girls must have been on the nice list this year because they got lots of great presents! And although I've seen enough snow for a lifetime, a white Christmas sweet to wake up to

Yayyy for a hidden MeMom photo! That is very sweet, all of you together

 

[micandminforever]

Your once a year picture with the family turned out great. Maybe as Bella gets older Drew realizes they are just smaller size people and can relate more. The Christmas pictures were wonderful and filled with family love shining through.

My dh sister has informed us next year after Christmas it is time to visit Disney/Universal again. Is there room for 12 more on the Poly beach.

 

[Megablocks]

Yes, your friends might make fun of your cyberspace friends,
but Charles should now be aware there are some nice people out here, right?

Hi, Charles!

Oh he's aware! And he understands meeting and becoming friends with them, which is why being friends with Katie and meeting up with her and Patrick over the summer didn't faze him at all. He was even upset when we were going to Ohio and I got to meet up with them again for a quick Cracker Barrel dinner because he didn't get to see them. Of course, he's also glad that I have some nice people to share my obsession with

I meant to say before, Drew really reminds me of my brother with kids. I cannot picture Michael picking up an upset child and carrying him or her to someone!

 

[MeMom]

Happy New Years MeMom and Gang!

MeMom great pic of your family. Aren't you blessed to have them...

I just informed Denny that the Dis gang is planning a New Years Eve meet. I haven't been for NY before so count me in. That gives me a whole year to prepare. I can't wait to meet all you great folks.

I am very blessed!

We're adding you to the list. That Poly lawn may have to expand to fit us all. Dave might have more guests than he could even imagine!

After some thinking and talking it over with hubby, the trip is on! I am coming down with a friend and her daughter...Sarah and her daughter are bestest friends! We're calling it Operation Desert Mouse! We'll keep it a secret till a week before and then tell the girls we're going to a Mommy/Daughter conference in Disney! We're still doing some planning but it looks like we'll probably be there from Sat 26th until Tues 1st! This is going to be very memorable indeed!!!

That will be a lot of fun. You'll have to share the big reveal with us! Don't leave any evidence laying out anywhere!

Maybe we'll try to cross paths before that It's a Small DISWorld meet, too, depending on what park you are in on what day.

I found the link and PMed you. It was already locked, go figure.
Nothing awful but I do get Kathy's point.


That's great. Maybe is starting to realize he won't hurt them and they won't hurt him either if he gets close. My DS was like that with our cats but now the oldest one is his buddy. For him it was the unpredictable movements that freaked DS out and the threat of sharp claws.

Anywhere at Poly would suit me fine. At least they got right over there on that row. It does seem like they felt like they were pretty much assured their usual room. Maybe it'll all turn out better next year.

Happy New Year to MeMom, Jill and the whole crew!

Loved seeing all the Christmas pictures. The girls must have been on the nice list this year because they got lots of great presents! And although I've seen enough snow for a lifetime, a white Christmas sweet to wake up to

Yayyy for a hidden MeMom photo! That is very sweet, all of you together

I've seen some of the snow pictures. I don't think I'd do very well up there. You'll probably be very happy not to have to deal with it when you move to Florida.

Your once a year picture with the family turned out great. Maybe as Bella gets older Drew realizes they are just smaller size people and can relate more. The Christmas pictures were wonderful and filled with family love shining through.

My dh sister has informed us next year after Christmas it is time to visit Disney/Universal again. Is there room for 12 more on the Poly beach.

Party of 12 - bring them on!
Anita called this afternoon, too. Marc is not wanting to stay through NYE, but they will be there that week, and she might stay just by herself.
I'm just inviting everybody to come to a party that isn't even mine!
I say as long as we can get over there without the Secret Disney Service getting us that night as Poly imposters, we're all good. I imagine we'll try to do like last time and get a Kona ADR for dinner. That worked nicely.

Oh he's aware! And he understands meeting and becoming friends with them, which is why being friends with Katie and meeting up with her and Patrick over the summer didn't faze him at all. He was even upset when we were going to Ohio and I got to meet up with them again for a quick Cracker Barrel dinner because he didn't get to see them. Of course, he's also glad that I have some nice people to share my obsession with

I meant to say before, Drew really reminds me of my brother with kids. I cannot picture Michael picking up an upset child and carrying him or her to someone!

So glad Charles is warming up to your Disney stuff. And I am really, really glad you two couple have become such good friends.

I was surprised that Drew picked her up. I guess he does have a heart down in there after all.

 

[lmillercrew]

Great pics with the family MeMom! I'm 8 hours away from the closest relative, and so I'm happy that you and your family get to spend the holidays together.

 

[stace208]

Happy New Year! We are home transitioning back to real world stuff. Still have some laundry to do and grocery shopping. Back to school on Monday...

All this New Year meet stuff for next year is making me sooooo jealous. Anita and I were talking about it last week. But, with us getting a 2 bedroom this summer, there is no way I could swing it.

I wish I had known the webcam was up on the 30th. I thought they only had it up on the 31st.

I say as long as we can get over there without the Secret Disney Service getting us that night as Poly imposters, we're all good. I imagine we'll try to do like last time and get a Kona ADR for dinner. That worked nicely.

I do encourage anyone that wants to go to the meet at the Poly that is driving to make an ADR or you won't get in the parking lot. We got in everywhere we wanted to go all week until the Poly on the 30th (did get in there earlier in the week though). We told them we were going to eat at Captain Cooks (we were) but they still wouldn't let us in. We had to park at TTC and walk over. Looooooooong walk at that time of night!!!!