Not So Random October TR! ~Updated 11/12~We're Here!

[turning40withMickey]

I just got back, Tiff and wanted to bookmark your trippie so I can catch up leisurely tomorrow!

 

[askelton]

in his chosen field, HR.

My sister's in HR. Good luck to your DH.

So cute!

DH really likes Boys 2 Men, and they will be at Epcot for the Eat to the Beat concerts, so we are planning on going when they are there (29 or 30)

There are some good groups this year and I'm glad some are new too. We haven't decided when to go, but I have a list of at least 5. Gotta love that AP!

We are planning on having DD use the Neverland Club at the Poly this trip, just so we can go out for a nice supper or have a few rides just for us. DD is looking so forward to going!

I think that's a great idea! Let me know if you need dining suggestions.

there was a code!!!

 

[turning40withMickey]

Great job Tiff!
It's all coming together and the dining benefit will be very fun! You have chosen great places, as I am sure you know!
We take many "extended family" vaca's, and while togetherness SOUNDS really good beforeyou go, it really is nice to have time with just your nuclear family. Too much together is not a good thing!

We did Sea World and Aquatica last week.
Kids LOVED aquatica, so so about Sea World, though DH and I enjoyed it. We went two times to both (parking ten bucks, good for both parks on the same day).

 

[irky416]

Now I am not about making things that easy, so what I did was add on the Dining Plan, for just over $100 from our original price!!

Wow! That's great! (And also great about your bil getting the deal)

 

[Disney Brat]

OhioDisneyLover & askelton!!!
Sorry it has taken me so long to update!! Thank you for hanging on faithful readers!!!
Welcome back Was 40!!! I hope you had a GREAT time! I also think I missed your birthday??? Happy Birthday if I did!!!

Now I promised that I would say what I have bought and what I need to buy next, well I got something today that I hadn’t planned on getting, but DH was super sweet and bought me this:

Yes a Minnie Dot suitcase!!! I was sooooo thrilled, I loved it when I saw it!

Now as some of you know I have recently taken on the task of making Abby some custom clothes. Here are some of the Disney stuff I have made her:

My most recent

The skirt on the left is for Halloween

My new fabric

Tie Dying that we all did

I have also made a daily fill in the blank journal for Abby to do while we are there. My batteries died as I was taking pics tonight!! Abby and I have made a countdown calendar too, but that never got on the camera before the batteries went! Abby and I have decided to pin trade this trip, so I bought a couple of lanyards and some pins from the Disney Store

I have also bought a misting fan from Wal Mart, Abby chose pink, so now I will be stuck carrying it as I don’t think Kyle will!! LOL We have a really great bag for the parks too! We all have gotten some really good sandals that we are breaking in now, but I am still going to buy moleskin!! Things are always so different h in WDW! I also want to pick up some Body Glide, I have heard great things about it!

That is all I can really think about for right now. I feel like I am running at a million miles an hour over the past couple of days!! Abby’s birthday is Sept 5, but we are having a pool party here for her on Aug 31. Plus she starts kindergarten next month! Things just never seem to find a time to calm down!! LOL I will leave you all with a couple of pics of Abby tonight, I went in to shut off her light and she was fast a sleep

Then something moved under the covers:

A sleepy Tao, in the middle of a yawn...LOL

Thanks for following along!!

 

[ilovedisney1]

I love the suitcase. I got a Mickey one from Sears. It was regularly $120, on sale for $24.99. Then we took it to the register to pay for it and it was marked down again to $19.99!

 

[Disney Brat]

I love the suitcase. I got a Mickey one from Sears. It was regularly $120, on sale for $24.99. Then we took it to the register to pay for it and it was marked down again to $19.99!

That is awesome!!! Can't beat that deal!! That was like a Christmas tree we bought from there years ago, it was a Martha Stewart one really expensive, but marked down a few times to be about $50, well it ended up ringing up at $20! Great deals to be found at Sears!!!

 

[askelton]

I love it. It's red! Well, actually I love all things red.

My most recent

I love those outfits! And the matching doll's too. My mother & g'mom both used to sew but never passed it on to me.

 

[PADISFAM]

OMG Tiff I Love Abby's outfits!! Too

 

[Disney Brat]

Hi everyone!! I am going to be over at BIL's babysitting this weekend, so I will have an update either late Sunday or Monday during the day! Lots of pics in the next update!!

 

[snowwhite325]

Great update Tiff Abby's outfits are soooo cute...you did a great job

 

[turning40withMickey]

I love the suitcase!
Sounds like you are almost set on the supplies, but I recommend you stock up on the cheap raincoats at Dollar Tree, too (ours has two for a dollar) JUST in case you need them!

The matching outfits are adorable. You are obviously very crafty! Will you be decorating your windows at the resort something to plan!!

Abby can wear her new outfits as "back to school" clothes, too!

 

[HARASW]

Hi Tiff!
I love the suitcase but I especially love the model showing off some of your handiwork!
You're doing a great job! I now get a chance to be excited with you for your upcoming trip.

 

[Alysa]

I just came by to say hi! Your trip report is great so far. Your daughter is so pretty! And I love the outfits you have made for her!!
Can't wait to hear more!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Hi Tiff!
I think your DD's outfits are so cute! And those tie dyed shirts are just awesome! Can't wait to read more.....

 

[irky416]

I somehow just found your most recent update. I like the suitcase. You certainly won't miss it when it comes off the plane!!

Great outfits! And I love the tie dye you did!

 

[AZMickeyfans]

I LOVE the suitcase! I've never seen one like it and its so cute!

The outfits are adorable. I'm "trying" to make my daughter some but its not going well so far.

did you use a pattern and if you did would you mind sharing? I know my daughter is older but maybe i can find it in a larger size. They are too cute and she would wear those in a heartbeat!

Cute pictures.

 

[Disney Brat]

Hello faithful readers!! Sorry I have been MIA for so long! We had so much going on, and then to top it all off, we had some major plumming issues (we still are actually).

Here is the story: we went to do laundry on SUnday before Abby's party, and we came down to put the load in the dryer and the laundry room floor was soaked! After Abby's party we went and put the washer through its cycles to find out that the drain was most likely plugged because as soon as the water tryed to drain, it would shoot straight up and out. No big deal we thought. My dad comes over to see if he can help, and suggests that we pull up all the linoleum on the floor just for health concerns especially after all the sewage we had a couple of months ago. So they start pulling it back, and find lots of yuck under it and two holes in the floor with pipes in them! The holes also have some muddy ground water in them. My Dad says he has no clue, but keep an eye on them as we were having heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. My Dad said he would come and use his snake down our drain the next day to see if that would help.

So Kyle over the past couple of days has been ripping up the floor and sanitizing everything. He finally finished yesterday afternoon. So we were happy just had to wait for my dad to snake the drain!! Fast forward about 5 minutes...lol Kyle is just pushing the washer back and Abby goes to the bathroom and flushes the toilet, and caused the sewer to back up out of the washer stack drain!!! So we called a plummer who said that our main drain is plugged, and he would get the guy out tomorrow (which is today). He also said that the holes in the floor are normal, and was probably roughed in plumming for a bathroom at one time, and they are full of water because of the plugged line. So here I am patiently waiting for the plummer who will be here around 3pm!

I also have another part to add to the story...lol! I went to take Abby and Kyle to the dentist at noon, and there is a water and waste truck putting up signs on our street. Kyle walks over and asks what is going on, they said just some repairs. Kyle asked if there has been reports of back up, they said no. Kyle said that we had, and the worker said well that makes sense as the sewer line collaped here...lol He told Kyle to still have the plummer out to see if the back up was our problem or if the collapsed sewer line was the problem. If it is the cities problem, they will pay for the plummer for us. THis house and water problems seem to go hand in hand!!

On a lighter note, Abby had a great party, it was really warm, with a mix of sun and cloud. She is looking forward to her 'real' bday on Friday. Then it is her first day of school on Monday, with an early dismissal at 2! She went in to drop off her supplies and find her hooks and desk yesterday. She is super excited! Plus she starts Hip Hop and Jazz lessons this week!! I am making myself tired just by writing this!!

We bought our MNSSHP tickets too for Oct 28!!! There will be more to come soon I promise!

 

[snowwhite325]

It's is good to see you Tiff I am so sorry about your plumbing problems...but on a brighter note you got your MNSSHP tickets Any ideas for costumes?

 

[askelton]

What a pain but hopefully you'll get it fixed soon! Glad to hear Abby's party went well though.