October 11-18, 2008 Eastern Magic-Parrothead Pirates in Paradise!

[kritter]

Hi and Welcome to all of the new comers!!


I wanted to share some photos of our WDW trip. I do not want to bore you all with too many so I will try and keep it brief..LOL!!!


I will give you just a quick summary of our trip.

We are picked up on Thurs. morning at 5:00 am. My parents thought it would be fun for the kids to ride in a limo to the airport plus it was more cost effective than parking two cars there for ten days.
On the way to the airport Hope is telling me she has a tummy ache. I keep telling her your ok just hungry. Then she turns to me and throws up all down my shirt. She got car sick for the first time in her life. It was not a pleasant way to start off the trip...LOL!!!!


We had a great two bedroom place at SSR. It was soo nice to be there and it really does feel like home to us...

Our first day there we went to MK. The kdis refused to have their picture taken so here is one of Bruce and I.

Then lunch at Cinderella's Castle. The kids faces are priceless..

Pictures from the castle breakfast:

The kids with Jasmine and Aladain along with our friends little boy Tyler:

Dinner at Crystal Palace with Pooh and Friends:

Princess Breakfast at Epcot (Norway):
Hope is in love with Jasmine:

The Disney Visa Photo shoot with Characters at Epcot Innoventions. If you have a Disney this is a must do and it is all free:

Just some fun pics to share:

The kids showing off their Hanna Montana and High School musical shirts and new pins.

We took the fireworks cruise out of the Poly for my dad's b-day (65th).
This is the kids before we got onto the boat:

Ariel:

At the Grand Floridian:

Saratoga Springs Water Play Area:

 

[kritter]

Here is the link to the rest of our photos if you want to look at more.
http://www.yorkphoto.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=176007582/a=51857094_51857094/t_=51857094

 

[cdhheidi]

We will be going on this cruise as well! Our 1st was in May this year, Wonder 4 day and we were part of a conference. We had so much fun that we decided we needed to go on a cruise that was JUST for fun! Our 2 boys will 14 and nearly 12 at the time of sailing. They are SO looking forward to it, as is DH as he had a nasty cold on the Wonder cruise AND had to do some child care (our youngest has special needs) while I attended conference sessions.

Counting down!!!

Heidi in Idaho

 

[elgerber]

Here is the link to the rest of our photos if you want to look at more.
http://www.yorkphoto.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=176007582/a=51857094_51857094/t_=51857094

Fantastic pics, you're girls are so cute! I totally know about the car sick, Alexa used to throw up every time we left Disney, on the way back to the airport. Literally, every time. It seems she is done with that, I don't think she's done it the last 2 years. And one year my son, who NEVER gets motion sick of any kind, threw up on the way to the resort from the plane!!! Luckily, he dozed off in the car, and by the time he woke up when we were pulling into the Boardwalk he was fine.

 

[kritter]

Welcome Heidi,

Thanks ErikaSorry to hear that about your daughter..

Today is my 35th b-day and DH just came in with a new laptop so now I can post more..LOL!!!!

 

[mommyrom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!



Even though it is not my birthday, I feel as though I got a surprise today too! This morning when I got up, I quickly discovered that my preggers tummy has popped already!!! I am barely two months and there it is! I went to see DH at work this afternoon and he was in shock...All he said was that there better not be more than one...Wouldn't that be just our luck, #5 and #6!!!

Any-Who...Happy wishes to you again, Kristen!!! Loved your pictures so far...Looking forward to our first trip "back home" to SSR...Thinking about early February...We'll see~ ~ ~

 

[kritter]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!



Even though it is not my birthday, I feel as though I got a surprise today too! This morning when I got up, I quickly discovered that my preggers tummy has popped already!!! I am barely two months and there it is! I went to see DH at work this afternoon and he was in shock...All he said was that there better not be more than one...Wouldn't that be just our luck, #5 and #6!!!

Any-Who...Happy wishes to you again, Kristen!!! Loved your pictures so far...Looking forward to our first trip "back home" to SSR...Thinking about early February...We'll see~ ~ ~

Oh MY GOSH!!! That is sooo AWESOME!!! That is about when I felt my tummy "pop" with the twins....

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

We are not going home to SSR till April too far away for me>>!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyMomTwins]

Kritter,

Happy Birthday! Your pictures are so sweet! Glad you all had a good time!

MommyRom: Congratulations! I bet you are just glowing!!

Welcome to all the new cruisers!

Have a great weekend!!

 

[mommyrom]

Kritter,

Happy Birthday! Your pictures are so sweet! Glad you all had a good time!

MommyRom: Congratulations! I bet you are just glowing!!

Welcome to all the new cruisers!

Have a great weekend!!

I guess I am glowing if that look of shock on my face is considered a glow!!!

 

[Grandma4ever]

We will be going on this cruise as well! Our 1st was in May this year, Wonder 4 day and we were part of a conference. We had so much fun that we decided we needed to go on a cruise that was JUST for fun! Our 2 boys will 14 and nearly 12 at the time of sailing. They are SO looking forward to it, as is DH as he had a nasty cold on the Wonder cruise AND had to do some child care (our youngest has special needs) while I attended conference sessions.

Counting down!!!

Heidi in Idaho

Welcome. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTEN!



Even though it is not my birthday, I feel as though I got a surprise today too! This morning when I got up, I quickly discovered that my preggers tummy has popped already!!! I am barely two months and there it is! I went to see DH at work this afternoon and he was in shock...All he said was that there better not be more than one...Wouldn't that be just our luck, #5 and #6!!!

Any-Who...Happy wishes to you again, Kristen!!! Loved your pictures so far...Looking forward to our first trip "back home" to SSR...Thinking about early February...We'll see~ ~ ~

My sister had twins. Good luck. Since this is number five I suspect it is normal to POP just a little sooner. As soon as you have a count let us know. I am expected a new grand baby on May 5th. Hoping that it is only one as well. Lois

 

[dex08]

Hello, All!

I've been lurking around this board off and on for a couple of weeks now -- yes, it took me that long to read all of the posts on this thread!

My DBF & I booked this cruise about three weeks ago and I am so excited!!

Over this past Labor Day we went on a last minute vacation to WDW -- something I've wanted to do for the longest time but DBF didn't want to (now I know why). After 4 nights/5 days at WDW, I am now obsessed with the Mouse !

Shortly after our trip, DBF asked me what I wanted to do next year for my 40th bday . Since I had taken him to London for his 40th bday nearly 5 years ago, I figured it was my turn to ask for a big trip. So I told him I wanted to go on a Disney cruise!!!!!

So here we are... with no kids... booked on a Disney cruise!! Our friends think we are crazy but I don't care! I usually get very sad and depressed each year right around my bday and I was determined to have something fun to look forward to for my 40th bday celebration. BTW... my 39th bday is next Monday the 15th and I'm so distracted with planning and research for the cruise that I haven't had time to be sad about my bday this year!

I've only cruised once before and DBF has never cruised. I had an awful experience in Nov 2001 on RCCL. Can't blame the cruise line entirely, but can blame Mother Nature for sending Category 4 Hurricane Michelle. RCCL decided to sail anyway but re-routed our Western Caribbean cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, but there was no escaping the waves which were washing up on upper level decks. It was awful. Surely this couldn't ever happen to me again!

Although I've already been on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, we've booked this cruise anyway as my bday falls within the middle of the trip. I am SO looking forward to having an awesome time on the Magic and celebrating my 40th with the Mouse!!

 

[dytx]

Hello, All!

I've been lurking around this board off and on for a couple of weeks now -- yes, it took me that long to read all of the posts on this thread!

My DBF & I booked this cruise about three weeks ago and I am so excited!!

Over this past Labor Day we went on a last minute vacation to WDW -- something I've wanted to do for the longest time but DBF didn't want to (now I know why). After 4 nights/5 days at WDW, I am now obsessed with the Mouse !

Shortly after our trip, DBF asked me what I wanted to do next year for my 40th bday . Since I had taken him to London for his 40th bday nearly 5 years ago, I figured it was my turn to ask for a big trip. So I told him I wanted to go on a Disney cruise!!!!!

So here we are... with no kids... booked on a Disney cruise!! Our friends think we are crazy but I don't care! I usually get very sad and depressed each year right around my bday and I was determined to have something fun to look forward to for my 40th bday celebration. BTW... my 39th bday is next Monday the 15th and I'm so distracted with planning and research for the cruise that I haven't had time to be sad about my bday this year!

I've only cruised once before and DBF has never cruised. I had an awful experience in Nov 2001 on RCCL. Can't blame the cruise line entirely, but can blame Mother Nature for sending Category 4 Hurricane Michelle. RCCL decided to sail anyway but re-routed our Western Caribbean cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, but there was no escaping the waves which were washing up on upper level decks. It was awful. Surely this couldn't ever happen to me again!

Although I've already been on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, we've booked this cruise anyway as my bday falls within the middle of the trip. I am SO looking forward to having an awesome time on the Magic and celebrating my 40th with the Mouse!!

dex08;

welcome to our group that will be sailing together. our son allen will turn 40 next month and he will be sailing with us. this will be our first cruise. we look forward to meeting you

dee,don, and allen young

 

[kritter]

Hello, All!

I've been lurking around this board off and on for a couple of weeks now -- yes, it took me that long to read all of the posts on this thread!

My DBF & I booked this cruise about three weeks ago and I am so excited!!

Over this past Labor Day we went on a last minute vacation to WDW -- something I've wanted to do for the longest time but DBF didn't want to (now I know why). After 4 nights/5 days at WDW, I am now obsessed with the Mouse !

Shortly after our trip, DBF asked me what I wanted to do next year for my 40th bday . Since I had taken him to London for his 40th bday nearly 5 years ago, I figured it was my turn to ask for a big trip. So I told him I wanted to go on a Disney cruise!!!!!

So here we are... with no kids... booked on a Disney cruise!! Our friends think we are crazy but I don't care! I usually get very sad and depressed each year right around my bday and I was determined to have something fun to look forward to for my 40th bday celebration. BTW... my 39th bday is next Monday the 15th and I'm so distracted with planning and research for the cruise that I haven't had time to be sad about my bday this year!

I've only cruised once before and DBF has never cruised. I had an awful experience in Nov 2001 on RCCL. Can't blame the cruise line entirely, but can blame Mother Nature for sending Category 4 Hurricane Michelle. RCCL decided to sail anyway but re-routed our Western Caribbean cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, but there was no escaping the waves which were washing up on upper level decks. It was awful. Surely this couldn't ever happen to me again!

Although I've already been on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, we've booked this cruise anyway as my bday falls within the middle of the trip. I am SO looking forward to having an awesome time on the Magic and celebrating my 40th with the Mouse!!

Welcome Aboard!!!!!

You are going to have a blast, we can't wait to meet you all...


Kristin

 

[kritter]

Hey Dee, Don, and Allen,

Missed talking with you all..

Just think this time next year we will all be getting ready to cruise.........

 

[Grandma4ever]

We will be going on this cruise as well! Our 1st was in May this year, Wonder 4 day and we were part of a conference. We had so much fun that we decided we needed to go on a cruise that was JUST for fun! Our 2 boys will 14 and nearly 12 at the time of sailing. They are SO looking forward to it, as is DH as he had a nasty cold on the Wonder cruise AND had to do some child care (our youngest has special needs) while I attended conference sessions.

Counting down!!!

Heidi in Idaho

I would love hearing about your kids especially your youngest. I work with folks with a number of developmental disbilities. I love my job and all the people I get to work with. They keep me on my toes and remind me to smell the roses. They are some of the most special people in the world and I learn from them each and every day.

Hello, All!

I've been lurking around this board off and on for a couple of weeks now -- yes, it took me that long to read all of the posts on this thread!

My DBF & I booked this cruise about three weeks ago and I am so excited!!

Over this past Labor Day we went on a last minute vacation to WDW -- something I've wanted to do for the longest time but DBF didn't want to (now I know why). After 4 nights/5 days at WDW, I am now obsessed with the Mouse !

Shortly after our trip, DBF asked me what I wanted to do next year for my 40th bday . Since I had taken him to London for his 40th bday nearly 5 years ago, I figured it was my turn to ask for a big trip. So I told him I wanted to go on a Disney cruise!!!!!

So here we are... with no kids... booked on a Disney cruise!! Our friends think we are crazy but I don't care! I usually get very sad and depressed each year right around my bday and I was determined to have something fun to look forward to for my 40th bday celebration. BTW... my 39th bday is next Monday the 15th and I'm so distracted with planning and research for the cruise that I haven't had time to be sad about my bday this year!

I've only cruised once before and DBF has never cruised. I had an awful experience in Nov 2001 on RCCL. Can't blame the cruise line entirely, but can blame Mother Nature for sending Category 4 Hurricane Michelle. RCCL decided to sail anyway but re-routed our Western Caribbean cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, but there was no escaping the waves which were washing up on upper level decks. It was awful. Surely this couldn't ever happen to me again!

Although I've already been on an Eastern Caribbean cruise, we've booked this cruise anyway as my bday falls within the middle of the trip. I am SO looking forward to having an awesome time on the Magic and celebrating my 40th with the Mouse!!

Welcome, I look forward to getting to know you. Lois

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Welcome to all the new cruisers!! We are going to have to make sure our list is updated! I can't wait to meet everyone!

Kristin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! What a great gift you received!! I loved your trip photos! You'll have to tell us which of the girls is which though! I can see a difference in them, so I might actually be able to tell them apart!

Mommyrom...thought of you yesterday. One of the doctors had his babies birth announcement in the paper. They too, were on pregnancy #5, but had twin boys! Maybe you're going to match that with twin girls?? J/K Does this mean I can get my baby-fix while on board??

Well, it was bound to happen. Saturday I woke up with a sore throat. Today, I still have it and a fever of 101. I called my Dr/neighbor/friend and hopefully, he'll just call in an RX for me and I won't have to go into the office. I don't mind going, it's just one less thing I would have to do today! I am sure I have strep from Colton. We shared a Pumpkin Spice Chai the Saturday before he was diagnosed.

I wish this cruise was 3 days instead of one YEAR and 3 days!
Have a MAGICal day!!

 

[RanCan]

Welcome to all the new cruisers!!
So glad you're joining us!

Happy Belated Birthday Kristin!!!!
Sounds like you had a nice one!!
I loved your WDW pictures! Your girls are adorable!
It looks like you had a great time!

Mommyrom,
I am so happy for you! I hope all goes smooth with your pregnancy!

We just got back from our cruise. We had a great time, but it wasn't Disney.
It was still a lot fun though.

I have to go do laundry now.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!!

 

[mmouse37]

Welcome to all the new cruisers!!! Wow the list is growing....speaking of the "list"...could the keeper of the list please send me a PM with the link to the site.....I still have not received it!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[kritter]

Welcome to all the new cruisers!!! Wow the list is growing....speaking of the "list"...could the keeper of the list please send me a PM with the link to the site.....I still have not received it!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

MJ,do you want the website link??

 

[kritter]

Thanks for all of the Birthday wishes.

Michelle,

Hanna is the twin with the lighter hair and the bigger blue eyes..Does that help you out any??

Has anyone checked the DCL website lately and checked a price for you cat. cabin?? My cat. has gone up a thousand dollars since I booked...WOW!!!! Is all I have to say!!!!!!!!