November 15, 2008 7 night Western 11/15/08 11-15-08

[MommyTo5]

Grand Cayman - Angie, I would definitely consider doing the Soto's cruises thing with you guys. I think 2 hours is about right for my two little ones. Do you think it would be too scary for them?

Awesome, Laura! I wonder if Soto's would be willing to give us any kind of discount if we book together... with Native Way giving a discount for a group of 10 or more, it probably wouldn't hurt to ask. I was also thinking the shorter time frame of Soto's might work out better. Our youngest will be 3 (she turns 3 on September 16th) and I'm really not sure how she'll feel about the whole thing. I figure if she doesn't want to get in the water, DH and I (or even DD-18) can just take a shorter turn with the stingrays, so one of us can stay on the boat with her and we'll watch the action from above. From the reviews I've read, Soto's is very personalized and always deals with small groups - generally 15-20 or less - so this would probably be the best choice with little ones. I've heard that sometimes the 'guides' will even dive and bring a small sea creature up on the boat for little ones to see before they release it back into the water. Olivia loves animals, so I think she would enjoy something like this - even if she was too scared to get into the water. I think your little ones would also have fun.

Let me know what you think... there is so much more I wanted to write this morning, but DH and the kids are waiting on me to get off the computer.

 

[LauraLap]

Awesome, Laura! I wonder if Soto's would be willing to give us any kind of discount if we book together... with Native Way giving a discount for a group of 10 or more, it probably wouldn't hurt to ask. I was also thinking the shorter time frame of Soto's might work out better. Our youngest will be 3 (she turns 3 on September 16th) and I'm really not sure how she'll feel about the whole thing. I figure if she doesn't want to get in the water, DH and I (or even DD-18) can just take a shorter turn with the stingrays, so one of us can stay on the boat with her and we'll watch the action from above. From the reviews I've read, Soto's is very personalized and always deals with small groups - generally 15-20 or less - so this would probably be the best choice with little ones. I've heard that sometimes the 'guides' will even dive and bring a small sea creature up on the boat for little ones to see before they release it back into the water. Olivia loves animals, so I think she would enjoy something like this - even if she was too scared to get into the water. I think your little ones would also have fun.

Let me know what you think... there is so much more I wanted to write this morning, but DH and the kids are waiting on me to get off the computer.

Well, I think it sounds like it is right up our alley......sounds like fun!

 

[MommyTo5]

Well, I think it sounds like it is right up our alley......sounds like fun!

Awesome!

Anyone else want to join us???

 

[MommyTo5]

Welcome mommycarlo!!! Glad you joined us!!!

For those of us trying to keep track of who's cruising, I finally updated Post #40! If anyone has additional info that they'd like to share (names, ages, etc...), please let me know!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1389702&page=3

 

[bambilin]

Welcome to the gang! We are from Woodaven, Queens, not exactly Long Island, but.....

Our friends sailing with us are from Babylon, anywhere near you? They will have their two dd's ages 8 and 10 with them.

Everyone else soon as I get that email back on the bracelets will let you know!

 

[ALawley]

I saw today that tenative dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are posted and November 14 is a date!!! NOW, we are thinking of going to the party the night before the cruise! anyone else?

I love the idea of the bracelets, count us in we need 8! Not sure about fish extenders and 'secret santa' for us, as we do not have little ones....just little ones at heart! The group is growing how exciting!

 

[coastiewifern]

I am up for margaritas in Cozumel. We haven't really decided on many excursions. My kids are more play in the sand people and don't like to shop. I think we will do the trolley tour in Key West or else just walk around and browse. Grand Caymen I am not sure about. The kids definately won't be up for the stingrays so we might just go to 7 mile beach. Any recommendations for a beach area in GC?
Christie

 

[MommyTo5]

I promised to share WDW photos after we got back from our trip a few weeks ago... so sorry for the delay! I finally got our PhotoPass CD so I wanted to share a few!

My family (minus DD-17 who didn't want to miss school for this trip... she will be cruising with us though):

My 5 younger kiddos:

I love how Tink made her way into our pics!

 

[bambilin]

Hey ALawley. if 11/14 is a definite date we will definitely be there. I have done MVMC Party twice but before hubby and the kids. I LOVED it!! I will be waiting patiently for the tickets to go on sale. We are staying at Caribbean Beach on 11/14.

Those kids are just georgeous!! I am challenged, I have a hard enough time getting my pictures on my computer, never mind uploading here. Maybe one day!

But you all will have NO PROBLEM picking us out on the ship.

Derrick is from Guyana and is about as dark as can be. I am of Irish/German descent with auburn hair and about as light as can be with freckles. It will be obvious by my hips and his belly we both love good food. And the boys, well of course they are just absoultely adorable, perfect blends of the two of us.

 

[Disneyday]

Angie

Love your photo's, what a bunch of cutie's!
Are they as angelic as they look?

Did anyone else receive an e-mail from their TA saying that port fees had gone up?
$5 per person extra for Cozumel
Sue

 

[LauraLap]

Angie, they are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. What a gorgeous family.

Since we are sharing pics, here are a couple recent shots of my kidlets:

This is Kaia who is 2.5:

And this is Josh who just turned 4:

 

[coastiewifern]

What a bunch of cuties you all have. Thanks for sharing photos

Christie

 

[bambilin]

I feel like a bad mother not having a current picture of mine on the computer!!

I heard back from Penney, the seller of the bracelets from ebay.
She even has the Disney font for the lettering and is going to email me what the band will look like. I will post as soon as I get it and then I will be ordering mine and anyone else who wants me to order theirs to cut down on shipping. Will post as soon as I can!

 

[dmja716]

What adorable children!!!

I cant wait to see the bracelet.

Have a good week everyone

 

[mommycarlo]

We're from Farmingville...20 minutes East of Babylon. DD13 and DD10 can't wait. We figured on taking in the sunset Key West, Mr Sanchos on Cozumel, Boatswain Beach on Grand Cayman. And Thursday,
We renew our Vows.

 

[mommycarlo]

We're from Farmingville...20 minutes East of Babylon. DD13 and DD10 can't wait. We figured on taking in the sunset Key West, Mr Sanchos on Cozumel, Boatswain Beach on Grand Cayman. And Thursday,
We renew our Vows.

any help on how to post my photos

 

[MommyTo5]

any help on how to post my photos

You'll need to upload your photo(s) elsewhere on the web, then link the photo to your DIS Boards post. I use a free account at photobucket.com exclusively for this purpose. It's really easy to do!

After uploading your photo into your PhotoBucket account, there are several link options underneath the photo. You'll need to copy your photo's web address (following 'Direct Link') then come back to your post on the DIS Boards and paste that link into your post here by using the 'Insert Image' button.

If you want/need more detailed instructions, just let me know and I'll be glad to help!

Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[MommyTo5]

I am up for margaritas in Cozumel.

Awesome, Christie! The margaritas at C n C are awesome... and quite large (28 oz. and in a souvenier 'yard' cup)! We had such a fun time there on our last cruise. Can't wait to go back!!!

 

[ALawley]

Angie

Love your photo's, what a bunch of cutie's!
Are they as angelic as they look?

Did anyone else receive an e-mail from their TA saying that port fees had gone up?
$5 per person extra for Cozumel
Sue

There is going to be an additional $5 port fee PER port of call in Mexico. So we will owe an additonal $10 port fee for the Western Cruise. The only exception is for those whose cruise was paid in full by 3/4/2008.

I loved the photos of all the families toooo! Brings back precious memories of days gone by. Ours our adult kids DD 25, DD'sH 25, DS, 21....so their pics are not nearly as cute as the little ones! But I still think they are most precious!

 

[Disneyday]

Here are my 3 DDs, Abby 20 (with BF) Rosie(16) Alice (9)

Here they are with Rhys who will be cruising with us(he is on the right if you were wondering!)

Why are my photo's so big?