NOBODY IS MORE SURPRISED THAN US! GKTW alumni return! 10/21 MOVING DAY!!

[petals]

Happy 4th of July

 

[thornton0511]

Judy I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I am here and ready to follow along! You have a great looking family there and you guys seem to be a great support system for each other I am excited for you guys and you villa looks awesome! And LOVE the family movie night idea looks like you guys had fun and I really liked the jungle book theme. Can't wait to read more! ~Jenn

 

[merbobear]

I had to say hi yesterday...a GEORGIA girl in Virginia who got married at MB!?! My kind of lady!

I am so gad you are here!

We do realize how truly blessed we are, if it weren't for my BIL this would NOT be happening. Glad you are here.



Jackie, so happy you found us.
My children would dearly LOVE to go back to GKTW, it was a truly magical place, what a blessing to have had the experience. We are thankful we live close enough to drive. I hope you get to go back someday as well, at least DL is close in case you are abel to make that happen. Keeping you in prayer.


Meredith, so happy you are here and got my message..some people have said they didn't even though I sent them. It IS a gift to be able to get away from the craziness of the world and just enjoy a bit of downtime...just having this to look forward to helps the hard days feel a little easier. Thinking about a Disney day or two, not sure yet what we can manage...but Hoping and Dreaming and Wishing!!! I do have my Disney Visa and we have been earning gift cards through our insurance company blue points system. Thanks for letting me know you are here!

Yes, the message works for me, it just took me a few days to realize it was there. I need a blinking billboard to tell me "LOOK HERE" because I always miss private messages for at least several days. I'm either really focused on keeping up with the TR's I follow, or I am just *that* oblivious! lol Hopefully you can get in a Disney day or two, but even without, you are going to have a great time. I think a Disney-area trip without a week full of park days would actually almost force me to do some of the things that I always want to, but don't find time for...like ride the monorail around and looka t all of the resorts, spend more time in Downtown Disney, etc

 

[happybelle]

I know you will have fun even if you don't do a disney day but I hope you can go at least one day. Who knows if or when you can all go back.

 

[lovethattink]

Judy, I know that there is no way you will be bored in central FL. There is just so much to do. There are some little gems that tourists over look.

There's Spook Hill, where you go up hill without accelerating. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2058

Bok Tower is a nice relaxing place http://boktowergardens.org/

Hollis Gardens - small but charming (free) http://www.lakelandgov.net/parkrec/HollisGarden.aspx

Lakeridge winery in Clermont. Not really for the kids though they do have an amazing grape juice made from muscadine grapes. Unfortunately you just miss their jazz at the winery event. http://www.lakeridgewinery.com/

Orange County's visitor website http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Visitors.aspx

LEGOLAND has homeschool days $8 for students and $25 for accompanied adult http://florida.legoland.com/en/buy_tickets/Groups/education/Home-School-Days/

 

[scdak]

Just a rambling thought from the soggy south - for 21 years I have had a pool, I have prayed and prayed for rain each year so I didn't have to pay for water to keep it filled up...............SO I didn't open it this year for the first time in those 21 years..............and it RAINS every day! I am sure its great for anyone that grows fruit and veggies, it keeps our water supply stable etc but now my friends are saying their gardens are not growing good due to too much rain, there is flash flooding in areas etc............it would be nice to let God save on his water bill just a little bit

Judy - have you started packing yet? I haven't unpacked from my trip to WDW last fall...............I am a slacker, what can I say! I guess I shouldn't tell you that I haven't fully unpacked from a trip to San Antonio 3 years ago then. I figure when I need something I know where it is, if I travel I save myself time packing because I can just go in the guest room and pick out what I need to take with me. If I stayed off of the computer I might get things put away........NOPE, not gonna happen

 

[happybelle]

Good morning Judy. How is the Disney planning going?

 

[happybelle]

I found this free activity and thought of you. Does anybody know anything about it?

 

[kayrosek]

Judy check out mrfreestuff.com/things-to-do-in-orlando/ for a list of 40 free things. Not all would be good for a family but many would. If you read the comments people mentioned other ideas as well. For instance someone mentioned a coffee house that has a free open Mic night. I think I mentioned this before but here is the movie night and Chip and Dale sing along at Fort Wilderness. You can also see the horses they use in the parades as they are housed at Fort.You can do smores there or at the Poly on the beach.I think the ones at Poly start at 5. At AKL you can get night vision goggles to watch for animals.

 

[emmysmommy]

Judy, thank you so much for the Disney filled July 4th greeting! So sorry that I did not repay in kind. Which reminds me of something that I have been meaning to say for some time.... I absolutely love how you invest the time to get to know everyone that signs on and follows your family's life story. So many people who are blessed by your enthusiasm and graciousness...your gratitude and faithfulness. You live what you believe so well!

I hope you are having a blessed weekend!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Evening Judy, just popping in to say "hi". I had the fourth off from work but I worked my buns off at home. Allllllll day long! Went to work on the 5th and worked 'til Noon and then came back home and worked some more. But, once all of the painting, changing out, etc. is done, it will all be worth it.

So, 'nuff about what I've been doing. What have you and the family been doing? Working on Florida plans? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[scdak]

uh oh, no posts from Judy during the night is not a good thing! That usually means computer issues, something she does not need.
I hope every one has a great sunday, I for one plan to do as little as possible since I finally get a few days off!

 

[scdak]

This NOT good, no posts from anyone since mine this morning! Did I break all the computers? Is everyone just having too much fun on a lazy Sunday?

 

[PetersLittleFairy]

No, its okay lol you were just the last post. But i hope you enjoyed your Sunday! Mine was a lazy day too.

 

[scdak]

Trust me, this thread is usually busy! I hope everyone had a great day free of all the normal stressors that everyone has, or as free of them as possible.

 

[redomni]

This is just the first time I have been on the computer all weekend. I hope that everything is okay with Judy and the kids and it is computer issues and not health issues that are keeping her away.

 

[happybelle]

I am getting a bit concerned also. Judy, praying for your family.

 

[kaoden39]

I hope everyone is having a nice long weekend.


Thoughts and prayers for all!!

 

[lovethattink]

I've been checking in. I sure hope you are having the best weekend ever celebrating our country's independence.

 

[happybelle]

I've been checking in. I sure hope you are having the best weekend ever celebrating our country's independence.

Does checking in mean you have spoken to Judy and they are okay?