My Son Loves Halloween...5/5 3 updates! Main Street, castle, statue photos

[kathleen27]

I am so glad the glow stick on the plane issue has been addressed. Well, it has been my issue. I want to put these in the kids surprise bags but I was unsure about them being in the carryon. I wonder if glow necklaces would be too much and Do we need to put these in a ziplock bag? Hmmm

I had been thinking of the make-up, and had not even considered the glowsticks, unitl we were at the store the other day. They were next to each other and it suddenly clicked. I don't know about the bags. Actually I've never carried on any liquids since they created the rule. I usually check them so they won't slow me down at security. I have enough to keep track of with two kids, three backpacks, if my husband is with us, he always gets asked to open his stuff, between lap tops and underwater camera housings.

About the luggage, I leave 1 week after you and I'm so tempted to get mine out too! I have a bag in the corner of the room with all of our stuff and I would feel better somehow if it was in a suitcase!

My box of stuff is getting too full, and its not closing tight.
I just want to finish some projects this weekend, then I'll pull out the smaller suitcase and starting filling that.

Did you make copies of the back of your party tickets yet? I am going to do that RIGHT NOW!!! I just reminded myself!

I did it while reading your pretrip.
And thanks to Di's pretrip, I have new rechargeable batteries! Though I still almost forgot, and had to get out of line and get them.
Also bought rubberbands for the tie dying.
Now I have no excuse not to start that project.

 

[kathleen27]

I got home from work today, and Jacob had just gotten home from school. He had immediately changed to his Indiana Jones costume to see how it fit/looked. He was running around testing out the whip.



I took some pictures for him. I will let him post them on his report, since I know he wanted to do that.

Then Jacob got a big surprise. A package from his Grandfather.

Now on our last trip to Orlando, Jacob lost his camera at Universal, and ended up sharing mine. Since I did NOT want to share again, I had been looking at cameras and was going to buy him one. My Dad called and asked if he could get Jacob a camera as an early birthday present. He was looking at the same camera I was. So we found a good price at Dell.com and ordered it. Its a Canon 590 IS, nicer than the one he lost.

He was really excited!!!

Since he came home to find pumpkins yesterday, and a camera today, he wants to know how I will top that tomorrow.

So now we can really take a lot of photos!!!

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi Kathleen,
Will catch up properly tonight, just popped into say Hi!
Been busy over here!
Feeling bit better today - still feel a bit on edge though! Won't feel totally relaxed until we check in at POP!
Di x

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

All caught up now!
You sound like you're all organised!
Well, I'm all packed and I ain't unpacking now!
The suitcases will just have to sit out for the next few weeks! Will just have to make sure I don't trip over them!
Am annoyed that we'll miss MNSSHP - it looks excellent! still, at least we're still getting to go to WDW. Could have been much worse!
Di x

 

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for Jacob getting a new camera! I can't wait to see all the pictures you guys take.

 

[kathleen27]

All caught up now!
You sound like you're all organised!
Well, I'm all packed and I ain't unpacking now!
The suitcases will just have to sit out for the next few weeks! Will just have to make sure I don't trip over them!
Am annoyed that we'll miss MNSSHP - it looks excellent! still, at least we're still getting to go to WDW. Could have been much worse!
Di x

I don't feel organized!

I'm so sorry about your trip being postponed.
I'm glad you are rebooked though.

Yay for Jacob getting a new camera! I can't wait to see all the pictures you guys take.

Now we can have twice as many pictures!!!
I have to see how many SD cards I have.
May need another.

 

[kathleen27]

I'm down to a week and a half!!!

Which is the point where I start to panic over all the things I want to do and when I am going to get them done.

I spent Sunday looking at costumes, and with the kids input I ordered two costumes off ebay.

Now the costume plans and ideas have changed constantly since Jacob came up with his original list of suggestions. I ended up with an Alice dress and a blue fairy dress. They were both shipped this morning. The Alice dress should be no problem, as it was shipped from a costume shop in New York.

The fairy dress on the other hand may or may not make it here in time. I found a seller in Australia (rainbow.fairies) with an assortment of fairy and princess dresses that I really liked. It was shipped this morning and should take 6 to 10 days to arrive. So I am keeping my fingers crossed on that one. They actually had the same dress in pink that I liked too, but the kids talked me into the blue. I guess because the fairy godmother wears blue. I liked the princess ones too, but I think they would be too hot.

That was one item on last weeks list checked off!

The other goal for last week was to start the tie dye shirts.
That's still on the list.

 

[MeMom]

We have gotten some school scheduling info. We return on Tues evening around 7pm, and Jacob has a school field trip the next day - All day- 6:30AM to 5:30PM. It will be a long bus ride, they are going to NH, so maybe he will rest on the bus. He is going to be tired!

He also has open house/parent's night at school the night before we leave, and Hannah's is the night before that. So I better not leave too much till the last minute.

My Dad also has a business trip in the area during our trip, so he is visiting us that weekend. Jacob and I won't get to see him, but Hannah will. It will be a nice distraction for her, and it will help Joe out too.

You are going to be worn out with all of that! Jacob will probably be a zombie on his field trip!

That's great that you're going to have two cameras going. I look forward to seeing the different viewpoints from which you take your pictures. He looks cute in his hat, but don't tell him he looks cute - tell him he looks cool or awesome or whatever the most popular middle school word is these days.

 

[kathleen27]

You are going to be worn out with all of that! Jacob will probably be a zombie on his field trip!

That's great that you're going to have two cameras going. I look forward to seeing the different viewpoints from which you take your pictures. He looks cute in his hat, but don't tell him he looks cute - tell him he looks cool or awesome or whatever the most popular middle school word is these days.

It ended up not being good timing with the field trip.
It will be a two and half to three hour bus ride though, so maybe he can rest on the bus.

He always says "Don't call me cute."

 

[DisneyTiger]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that fairy dress. I hope it comes in in time. I know it will. Can't wait to see pics of you and Jacob all dressed up. And also can't wait to see those tie died shirts

 

[wdwgirl03]

I just saw your ticker...1 week and 3 days! Ahh you are almost there! And you too, DisneyTiger!

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Kathleen, I'm caught up now!

CUTE blue fairy dress!!! WOW! I love it. Maybe they can overnight it to you at the hotel if it gets to your house a little late. I hope it comes in time. Its just gorgeous!!!


I love the picture of Jacob!

So close now!

we need a suitcase picture!!!

 

[kathleen27]

Tie dye update: I got a Mickey shape sewn into one shirt!!! Took me two trys. Started it Monday night, and when I "finished" I realized there was a stitch outside the Mickey. I don't know how that happened. Tried to cut it out, and keep the shape, but when I pulled it tight to bunch up the Mickey I pulled half of it out.

So, Tues AM I redid the second half. And it is tightly bunched and ready for the next step!!! Now to sew Jacob's and I'd like to make Hannah one if I have time!!!!

The kids had a dentist appt yesterday, and its right near a home depot. We had some Mickey paint chips (39), but we stopped for some more!!!! We got a lot. Jacob did a great job collecting them this time. I haven't counted them yet, they are still in my purse. Hannah collected some colors for a room makeover she would like to do. That won't be anytime soon though.

Should have some time to do trip stuff after work today.
Will take some pics of the Mickey heads and maybe start some window decoration crafts.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that fairy dress. I hope it comes in in time. I know it will. Can't wait to see pics of you and Jacob all dressed up. And also can't wait to see those tie died shirts

They had some beautiful dresses. They have kids sizes too. And compared to everything else I was looking at they were reasonably priced. There is a really good chance it will get here.
I am hoping to dye the shirts on Friday, and let them sit overnight.

I just saw your ticker...1 week and 3 days! Ahh you are almost there! And you too, DisneyTiger!

We have a busy week though!

Kathleen, I'm caught up now!

CUTE blue fairy dress!!! WOW! I love it. Maybe they can overnight it to you at the hotel if it gets to your house a little late. I hope it comes in time. Its just gorgeous!!!


I love the picture of Jacob!

So close now!

we need a suitcase picture!!!

Thanks!
There is a good chance it will be here in time.
I did take a suitcase out Sunday night!!!
It just has random stuff tossed in to keep together right now.
I am realizing how much is NOT ready to pack.
Like those tie dye shirts that look plain white at the moment.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

If you are reading this and the tie dye shirts are NOT done then get off the computer and do them!!!!

PS I'll need you to leave a note to me that says the same thing about the rabbit costume needing to be finished.

 

[RachelNinja]

YAY! Finally had a moment to catch up!

Though I bet he would love to be in Irky or RachelNinja's class so he could talk about Disney.

She even made up a song and dance.

It would be great to have Jacob as a student! If you saw on the Weird and Ninja thread, I posted a picture of the sign that's on my room door. One girl goes, "Only Miss -- would have penguins and words in the Disney writing on her sign." And then the big Disney fan out of all my students automatically noticed the Mickey ears I put on the penguins!

He also did his 2 ELA summer assignments on The Kingdom Keepers, books about kids who become holograms in Magic Kingdom. Well, at least that's what it says on the back of the book. His mom told me about it during the parent orientation before school even started. Then on the first day of school, the student brought it in for me because he knew I'd want to read it. He keeps asking me if I read it yet, but I'm so busy. He asked again today too! I told him that if he needed it back, he could take it since I wouldn't be reading it any time soon. Then his mom said, "I don't think he minds, he just really wants you to read it!" Haha, that's a great student to have ... encouraging me to read for pleasure ... especially for Disney pleasure!

Anyway, I was just letting you know because the books will be around Jacob's grade level if he needed a book or something. I had never heard about it before so it was new to me!

BTW, Hannah's song and dance were great!

He was running around testing out the whip.

Now on our last trip to Orlando, Jacob lost his camera at Universal, and ended up sharing mine. Since I did NOT want to share again, I had been looking at cameras and was going to buy him one. My Dad called and asked if he could get Jacob a camera as an early birthday present. He was looking at the same camera I was. So we found a good price at Dell.com and ordered it. Its a Canon 590 IS, nicer than the one he lost.

Reminds me of my older brother when he was in JHS! He dressed up as Indiana Jones for Literary Day. His whip was a long, white rope that we used as jump ropes! "Hi, I'm Indiana Jones and this is my trusty whip" ... that's how he introduced himself when his class went around to see the younger classes.

And YAY for the new camera! So excited to see the pictures you both take!

The fairy dress on the other hand may or may not make it here in time.

Very pretty! Can't wait to see you two in the costumes at WDW

 

[kathleen27]

If you are reading this and the tie dye shirts are NOT done then get off the computer and do them!!!!

PS I'll need you to leave a note to me that says the same thing about the rabbit costume needing to be finished.

I need the reminders! And that's the second time today you made me laugh. I tried to catch up on your tr this morning but I had to stop after a couple of lines about pennies. I was at work, and I did not want to have to explain what was so funny, since nothing I was supposed to be doing was that funny. I will catch up tomorrow, since everyone else here is asleep.

I finished sewing the shapes into the shirts!!!!
I did four total - I couldn't decide if I wanted a tshirt or tank top so I did both. One for Jacob. Two for Hannah - one with Mickey, and one with a heart. OK that's five. I can't count.
The rest went much better!!!
Tomorrow I will band them up.
And Friday we will dye them and let them soak overnight.

YAY! Finally had a moment to catch up!

It would be great to have Jacob as a student! If you saw on the Weird and Ninja thread, I posted a picture of the sign that's on my room door. One girl goes, "Only Miss -- would have penguins and words in the Disney writing on her sign." And then the big Disney fan out of all my students automatically noticed the Mickey ears I put on the penguins!

He also did his 2 ELA summer assignments on The Kingdom Keepers, books about kids who become holograms in Magic Kingdom. Well, at least that's what it says on the back of the book. His mom told me about it during the parent orientation before school even started. Then on the first day of school, the student brought it in for me because he knew I'd want to read it. He keeps asking me if I read it yet, but I'm so busy. He asked again today too! I told him that if he needed it back, he could take it since I wouldn't be reading it any time soon. Then his mom said, "I don't think he minds, he just really wants you to read it!" Haha, that's a great student to have ... encouraging me to read for pleasure ... especially for Disney pleasure!

Anyway, I was just letting you know because the books will be around Jacob's grade level if he needed a book or something. I had never heard about it before so it was new to me!

BTW, Hannah's song and dance were great!

Reminds me of my older brother when he was in JHS! He dressed up as Indiana Jones for Literary Day. His whip was a long, white rope that we used as jump ropes! "Hi, I'm Indiana Jones and this is my trusty whip" ... that's how he introduced himself when his class went around to see the younger classes.

And YAY for the new camera! So excited to see the pictures you both take!

Very pretty! Can't wait to see you two in the costumes at WDW

Thanks!!!

And I will definately look for those books.
Jacob loves to read (Hannah too!) I have trouble keeping them supplied with books. They give me all their favorite books so I can read them too. Then Jacob always wants to talk about them. We could have our own little book club.
I believe the third Eragon (Christopher Paolini) book comes out next week, and I am wondering how big it is, and if we will have to take it to Orlando with us.

 

[kathleen27]

WE ARE IN SINGLE DIGITS!!!



Sunday I ordered the Alice costume and today it arrived!!!
I tried it on and it fits! I’m not sure how comfortable it will be, and its probably going to be hotter than I thought, but I like it anyway. I will bring something to change into in case at some point I’ve had enough.
The kids really liked it, especially Hannah. She said I should wear it on Halloween.

So we each have one costume ready to go!!!

I also ordered some pins on Sunday for trading, 20 unseen pins, so I didn’t know what they would be. They came today too. I only ordered 20, because I was not sure how into it Jacob will be. And I have to keep the cost somewhat under control. I really liked them, and I think I should have ordered more. Maybe I will later.

We will trade some and keep some.
This one is a keeper. I will give it to Hannah. She loves Dumbo. She watched that movie all the time when she was little. And she would giggle giggle giggle during some parts. She also loves Soarin’.

Funny thing is I was thinking I’d like to order (or buy when we arrive at Disney) some Alice in Wonderland pins to wear with my costume. I received three.

Another project for the trip is our window decorations! We started on that today.

Back in June we collected some Mickey paint chips from Home Depot.
The June collection:

Yesterday we were near HD again, so we thought we’d pick up some more.
They only had one white though.
My collection:

Jacob’s collection:

All of them :

So what are we going to do with all these?
I have always done crafts with the kids, and they love them. They are so creative. We pulled out some craft supplies and made these.

All Jacob’s creations:

All Hannah’s creations:

I didn’t make any yet. I plan to make some Jack-o-lanterns.
I was busy sewing Mickey shapes into t-shirts with dental floss.
But all the shirts are sewn with their design on them!!!
Now they need to be rubber banded.
We’ll see how that goes.
Then we can dye them Friday. Too many activities tomorrow.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Looks like you got some really cool pins! I love the Dumbo one too. How lucky you got 3 Alice in Wonderland pins!

And the Mickey heads are soooo cute! The kids did a great job.

 

[AshleyMWC]

I am finally all caught up on your report, and it is still as awesome as when I last left it. I can't believe how close you are now- single digits are maddeningly exciting!! I also love the pins you got. I think for sight unseen, you got some really great ones. I love the Alice ones- that is one of my favorite Disney movies. I have a few pins myself, but I am still trying to work up the courage to trade with the CM's. I have this ridiculous fear that they will look at me weird because I am an "adult" pin trading Yeah, it's a totally unfounded fear I know And WOW, what a haul you made at HD! How in the heck did your son manage to wrangle all those Mickey Heads- I always get nervous grabbing them. Tell him I am impressed!! Well, best of luck packing- I am jealous

 

[Raecheal]

WE ARE IN SINGLE DIGITS!!!



Sunday I ordered the Alice costume and today it arrived!!!
I tried it on and it fits! I’m not sure how comfortable it will be, and its probably going to be hotter than I thought, but I like it anyway. I will bring something to change into in case at some point I’ve had enough.
The kids really liked it, especially Hannah. She said I should wear it on Halloween.

So we each have one costume ready to go!!!

I also ordered some pins on Sunday for trading, 20 unseen pins, so I didn’t know what they would be. They came today too. I only ordered 20, because I was not sure how into it Jacob will be. And I have to keep the cost somewhat under control. I really liked them, and I think I should have ordered more. Maybe I will later.

We will trade some and keep some.
This one is a keeper. I will give it to Hannah. She loves Dumbo. She watched that movie all the time when she was little. And she would giggle giggle giggle during some parts. She also loves Soarin’.

Funny thing is I was thinking I’d like to order (or buy when we arrive at Disney) some Alice in Wonderland pins to wear with my costume. I received three.

Another project for the trip is our window decorations! We started on that today.

Back in June we collected some Mickey paint chips from Home Depot.
The June collection:

Yesterday we were near HD again, so we thought we’d pick up some more.
They only had one white though.
My collection:

Jacob’s collection:

All of them :

So what are we going to do with all these?
I have always done crafts with the kids, and they love them. They are so creative. We pulled out some craft supplies and made these.

All Jacob’s creations:

All Hannah’s creations:

I didn’t make any yet. I plan to make some Jack-o-lanterns.
I was busy sewing Mickey shapes into t-shirts with dental floss.
But all the shirts are sewn with their design on them!!!
Now they need to be rubber banded.
We’ll see how that goes.
Then we can dye them Friday. Too many activities tomorrow.

WHAT A CUTE IDEA.. I may have to borrow that!! It would be a cute project for this weekend.. just gottanfind me some of those Mickey's..