Not Going June 2011, Going in April 2012!!!

[shelbys mommy]

I think by far this is the best one I have ever seen!

The Keepsake I ordered:

 

[Nermel9]

Great Chef Mickey's update! I liked the matching shirts, even if they were orange! I also loved that Brady said he had to go poo in front of Mickey!

I love that Brady is already getting interested in the college program! It's probably my biggest regret in life, not applying for it...I graduated college years ago, so I could never do it now, even if I go back for my masters someday, but I remember being in school and seeing posters all over the place for it! I always thought about applying, every semester, but I was just too afraid! I would love to work at Disney somehow, someday!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Great Chef Mickey's update! I liked the matching shirts, even if they were orange! I also loved that Brady said he had to go poo in front of Mickey!

I love that Brady is already getting interested in the college program! It's probably my biggest regret in life, not applying for it...I graduated college years ago, so I could never do it now, even if I go back for my masters someday, but I remember being in school and seeing posters all over the place for it! I always thought about applying, every semester, but I was just too afraid! I would love to work at Disney somehow, someday!

I could have died when Brady announced loudly that he had to go poo!

 

[Believeinfairytales]

Great school pic! What a handsome boy you have.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Great school pic! What a handsome boy you have.

Thanks! I was very happy with the way they came out. Brady takes his school pictures today!

 

[therussells08]

I loved reading about Chef Mickey's! I've never eaten there but I want to try it someday when I have kids of my own!

I LOVE Koby's school picture! Tell him Aunt Joni said he is very handsome! I can't wait to see Brady's!

 

[shelbys mommy]

I loved reading about Chef Mickey's! I've never eaten there but I want to try it someday when I have kids of my own!

I LOVE Koby's school picture! Tell him Aunt Joni said he is very handsome! I can't wait to see Brady's!

It was great!

Thanks so do I! He said "thanks Aunt Joni" and then said "that sounds so weird" I am hoping that Brady took a good pic & didn't pull off Zoolander!

 

[shelbys mommy]

When we left Chef Mickey's we headed straight to MK & when we got there, what do we see?

Rope Drop!!!!! I had no idea how big of a deal this actually was & I know I fully didn't appreciate it. Here are more pics:

Now I think up next we did Space Mountain. I can remember not being too "wowed" by it. It was nothing compared to RnRC & I couldn't see what the big deal was about it. I liked it, but nothing major.
Here is Koby waiting in line:

Koby in the front of me on the ride before we take off:

We headed back to Fantasyland because Koby wanted to ride the teacups again. Brady didn't want to ride that so I rode the carousel with him, since I didn't ride it the first day.
Ben & Koby on the teacups:

Ben & Koby getting off the teacups, Ben said he was completely dizzy:

And Brady on the carousel:

Ummmm....who is THAT behind him?

MARY POPPINS!!!!!!!!!!!! Brady was so thrilled to have her ride directly behind him! I love this pic of them:

Up next was the Jungle Cruise! While waiting for our fastpasses to kick in:

While waiting in line:

And on the ride:

Now the Captain says he needs help steering the boat & who does he ask to help him?

It's Captain Koby!!!!

Now after we get off the ride, Koby is complaining that he wants to go back to the cabins. I am saying no. He wants to draw. His feet hurt. He's tired. I keep saying no. Well, my FIL yells at Koby to shut up & I tell Koby that he needs to chill out that he is ruining everyone's day. My MIL looks at me & says "Don't you DARE tell him that." I looked at her & said "This is MY child & I can & will talk to him & tell him anything I want. If you don't like that you can kiss my ----". Well, you get what the next word is. (And I totally remember that word for word verbatim.) I storm off & sit by the castle & they go ride the railroad. Ben calls me & wants to know where I am at. I yell at him for not coming after me or standing up for me. He said that was between me & his mom & that he was not getting involved. So I guess that was the beginning of our very first Disney heated discussion. He came meet me at the castle with Brady. Um....where is your parents, your sister & MY son? He tells me they went back to the cabins cause Koby was tired & my FIL wanted to take a nap. I was furious. But then I realized that we could do a little family time at MK, minus Koby. Along the way we met these characters:

By this time it was raining so we headed to see Country Bear Jamboree. Next we saw The Hall of Presidents. I enjoyed both. Brady fell asleep on Ben at the Presidents though. He wakes up & is determined to meet Ariel. Everytime we went to Ariel's Grotto it was a 90 min wait or longer & my MIL was not having it. So I told Ben I don't care if it is 190 min wait, Brady was going to see Ariel. Well, as we are in line, the flood gates of Heaven opened & the rain started pouring. My MIL brought the ponchos back to the cabins with her! After 20 mins of standing in the rain, Brady's lips started turning blue. I told Ben we needed to head back to the cabin. Brady was crying, "But I want to see Arielllllllllllllllll". I told him next time we came to Disney World he was going to meet her. I promised him. We head back to the ferry & it was so cold riding in the rain! Everyone took up all the seats on the inside & we had to sit outside! Some people! We headed back to the cabins & to be honest, I really don't remember anything else, so I will end for now.

Next will be: Richard Petty Driving Experience & Epcot!

 

[shelbys mommy]

So I recently started learning how to make hairbows for Shelby. I was bored one day & started looking up tutorials on how to do it. It's pretty easy! I started posting them on fb & people started asking me how much I was selling them for. I finally opened up a "fan" page on fb just for my bows so I could keep that separate. So far I have sold 5 & I have pending orders for almost 20! Yay! That will definitely help with this trip! So off to ebay I head to find Disney ideas. Oh lord did I screw up. I need those winning lottery numbers!

Here is a Halloween bow I made for Shelby:

Here is what I am planning on ordering:

Mickey Pumpkin bow centers:

Mickey Santa bow centers:

Minnie Valentine's Day ribbon:

For our days at AK:

Cinderella's Carriage:

A dear friend bought this dress for Shelby:

And this was too perfectly matched!

Minnie-bell:

Patriotic Minnie:

I am so ready to order this NOW! This I am not ordering yet, but I figured the teachers on the board would love it!

Back to School Minnie:

 

[Cherry Limeade]

So I recently started learning how to make hairbows for Shelby. I was bored one day & started looking up tutorials on how to do it. It's pretty easy! I started posting them on fb & people started asking me how much I was selling them for. I finally opened up a "fan" page on fb just for my bows so I could keep that separate. So far I have sold 5 & I have pending orders for almost 20! Yay! That will definitely help with this trip! So off to ebay I head to find Disney ideas. Oh lord did I screw up. I need those winning lottery numbers!

My girls won't wear bows anymore, but maybe if they were Disney? Hmmmmm. You know It would be super simple to attach them to headbands too. Just a thought if you want to expand.

Love your AK bow supplies! Those have to be my faves!

 

[shelbys mommy]

My girls won't wear bows anymore, but maybe if they were Disney? Hmmmmm. You know It would be super simple to attach them to headbands too. Just a thought if you want to expand.

Love your AK bow supplies! Those have to be my faves!

Hairbands will be great for older girls! As of now, I am constantly after Shelby to keep the hairbow in!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Ok, I am still not sure about all of these but 3. Those will have a * by them. The others are still up in the air, so all info is needed & appreciated!

June 11, 2011
Magic Kingdom Day 1-No ADR, we wil be driving in & really have no need for one

June 12, 2011
Magic Kingdom Day 2-Cinderella's Royal Table********** (got the hint )

June 13, 2011
Hollywood Studios Day 1-Chef Mickey's* (Brady's Choice)

June 14, 2011
Hollywood Studios Day 2-Breakfast at 'Ohana* (Koby's Choice)

June 15, 2011
Animal Kingdom Day 1-Planet Hollywood (I have no clue if I even want to eat here, but we don't have park hoppers & options look pretty slim judging from the menu. Brady is sort of a picky eater. He is all about nuggets & pizza.)

June 16, 2011
Animal Kingdom Day 2-Tusker House (I have heard of lots of people eating here, so apparently it is good)

June 17, 2011
Epcot-Coral Reef (I have been wanting to eat here ever since I saw it on that episode of Full House. Shelby's first word was "ish" for fish & my boys love all animals, so I am thinking that this might be a good one.)

So there you have it, again all comments & suggested are welcomed & encouraged. Thanks!

 

[therussells08]

I'm sorry to hear about the drama at MK, but I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself! You go girl!

I already told you this via text, but I am in love with all of the ribbon!! I can't pick a favorite...I love the minnie-bell one, and the school one (of course), but I'm really crazy about the one that matches that dress!

Your ADRs look great! I can't wait to try CRT in Dec! Well, technically I will be trying it in January, on New Years Day! I have only met one face character before, and it was Prince Caspian, so I'm anxious to meet Cinderella!

John and I ate at Coral Reef for our honeymoon and loved it! You know I'm a Full House fanatic, so when the waitress sat us at almost the exact same table that Danny and Vickie ate at I almost passed out I was so excited!

 

[shelbys mommy]

I'm sorry to hear about the drama at MK, but I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself! You go girl!

I already told you this via text, but I am in love with all of the ribbon!! I can't pick a favorite...I love the minnie-bell one, and the school one (of course), but I'm really crazy about the one that matches that dress!

Your ADRs look great! I can't wait to try CRT in Dec! Well, technically I will be trying it in January, on New Years Day! I have only met one face character before, and it was Prince Caspian, so I'm anxious to meet Cinderella!

John and I ate at Coral Reef for our honeymoon and loved it! You know I'm a Full House fanatic, so when the waitress sat us at almost the exact same table that Danny and Vickie ate at I almost passed out I was so excited!

Yeah, I was a little ticked off! Which is now why I only go with MY family. No more in law trips.

I thought Minniebell was too cute & the one that matches the dress is just too perfect!

Thanks! I will be glued to your TR to find out all about it! I hope your Cinderella is as wonderful as our was!

I am hoping that we are close to the fish so we can see them & keep the boys & Shelby fascinated! Of course I will be too!

 

[laashley]

Loving the mini-tr from 2007. Looking at your first disney trip through your eyes is so magical. I love that disney makes you feel like a little kid again!

Sorry your MIL stuck her head in where it didn't belong. Your kids, you make the decisions! I hope things got better. Looks like you and Ben had fun with Brady when the party poopers left.

I think the picture of the boys with Pluto is just the best. Chef Mickey's is soo much fun. How funny that Brady told Mickey he had to poo!!

Yay that Koby got to drive the jungle cruise. Chloe got to drive in 09 and when we got close to the waterfall some lady freaked out and grabbed the wheel. She thought Chloe was really gonna drive the boat into the falls. The look on the lady's face was priceless and Chloe gave her a "what the heck is wrong with you" look.

Koby looks mighty handsome in his school pic, hope Brady's is good too. The bows you are making are too cute. PM me your info, I really like the halloween one. Oh, and I am really thinking of going to the aquarium on sept. 25, think then would be a good day to go for your crew? Am thinking early and be back home in time for the lsu game (should be a night game unless they change it). What do you think?

 

[shelbys mommy]

Loving the mini-tr from 2007. Looking at your first disney trip through your eyes is so magical. I love that disney makes you feel like a little kid again!

Sorry your MIL stuck her head in where it didn't belong. Your kids, you make the decisions! I hope things got better. Looks like you and Ben had fun with Brady when the party poopers left.

I think the picture of the boys with Pluto is just the best. Chef Mickey's is soo much fun. How funny that Brady told Mickey he had to poo!!

Yay that Koby got to drive the jungle cruise. Chloe got to drive in 09 and when we got close to the waterfall some lady freaked out and grabbed the wheel. She thought Chloe was really gonna drive the boat into the falls. The look on the lady's face was priceless and Chloe gave her a "what the heck is wrong with you" look.

Koby looks mighty handsome in his school pic, hope Brady's is good too. The bows you are making are too cute. PM me your info, I really like the halloween one. Oh, and I am really thinking of going to the aquarium on sept. 25, think then would be a good day to go for your crew? Am thinking early and be back home in time for the lsu game (should be a night game unless they change it). What do you think?

I sure will pm you with the info! Ben works that weekend & we only have 1 vehicle, so I won't be able to go then That sucks!!!! He works every 3rd weekend, so he is working this weekend & also Labor Day!

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

I love all of that ribbon for bows! Shelby is once again going to look so adorable on your next trip!

Definitely try Tusker House for breakfast. It's one of our favorite character meals, and the best breakfast buffet in my opinion.

 

[shelbys mommy]

I love all of that ribbon for bows! Shelby is once again going to look so adorable on your next trip!

Definitely try Tusker House for breakfast. It's one of our favorite character meals, and the best breakfast buffet in my opinion.

Thanks! It's so sad, I am already picking out her wardrobe!

Who is there for the breakfast?

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Thanks! It's so sad, I am already picking out her wardrobe!

Who is there for the breakfast?

Donald is outside at the breakfast. He doesn't walk around inside but you get your picture made with him outside. Inside there's Mickey, Goofy and Daisy all decked out in their cute safari gear.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Donald is outside at the breakfast. He doesn't walk around inside but you get your picture made with him outside. Inside there's Mickey, Goofy and Daisy all decked out in their cute safari gear.

Awesome! We didn't see Daisy or Mickey in safari gear! I think I just might do that one for breakfast instead of lunch!