Our 2nd Shot at the Dream Team -TONS OF PICS. 10/28 New PTR LINK

[dddisrunner]

I love the scroll/poster idea. You have such cute stuff.

And I love the countdown calendar. I can't believe you say you're not creative. Question: How are you hiding THAT from the kids?

Did you individually cut every mickey head off the backer (assuming those are liberated from Home Depot). I have tried peeling them off - to no avail. I really don't want to do the tedious job of cutting them each out. Maybe I'll do a 1-day countdown calendar to avoid that! I crack myself up - sorry.

Susan, you crack me up! I guess after looking at some other calendars mine seems boring in comparison I am hiding it behind my armoire in my bedroom. I figure the boys won't look behind things to find there own toys they sure as heck won't look behind anything in my room

Sadly, yes I did cut each heisted Mickey head by hand I did it while watching TV and figured it was a good way to keep myself from snacking

Thanks for your sweet comments!
Diane

 

[MomofCKJ]

Aren't those ladies at the Creative DISigns board just the best? Love the shirts, sure the boys will too! And give yourself some credit, very cute countdown calendar! And each by hand, you are dedicated!

It will be here before you know it, our last month flew by! Now these last few days are a draggin!

Allyson

 

[Trentmom]

I love the blue crocs..they are too cute. Yours are a nice shade, too


You did a great job with your countdown


I love the scroll picture you made for their baskets...the kids are going to be so excited.

Great job

 

[dddisrunner]

Aren't those ladies at the Creative DISigns board just the best? Love the shirts, sure the boys will too! And give yourself some credit, very cute countdown calendar! And each by hand, you are dedicated!

It will be here before you know it, our last month flew by! Now these last few days are a draggin!

Allyson

Yes, the women that do the designs are sooo creative and VERY generous!! I am so envious that your going in just a few short days!
Diane

I love the blue crocs..they are too cute. Yours are a nice shade, too


You did a great job with your countdown


I love the scroll picture you made for their baskets...the kids are going to be so excited.

Great job

Thanks Kelly! I really hope the kids are so surprised and excited! I don't want to build it up sooo much and then be let down by there lack of reaction
Diane

 

[carissanboys]

Your countdown calendar looks fabulous!

I love the blue crocs! (repeating over and over again that I *don't* need a pair for myself ) I love the t-shirts too! They came out great

So, the boys will be finding out about the trip on Easter? You'll have to videtape their reaction!

 

[accountingbabe08]

for your family .. hope your dream team wishes come true. I hope mine do too on our trip in October.

 

[dddisrunner]

Your countdown calendar looks fabulous!

I love the blue crocs! (repeating over and over again that I *don't* need a pair for myself ) I love the t-shirts too! They came out great

So, the boys will be finding out about the trip on Easter? You'll have to videtape their reaction!

Thanks Carissa! Aww come on every Mom *needs* a pair of crocs! I hope we can videotape the boys but our current video camera is broken and we are in the process of looking for a new one. Bryan wants one with a hard drive and they are costly! Thanks for all your sweet comments
Diane

for your family .. hope your dream team wishes come true. I hope mine do too on our trip in October.

Hi! WELCOME! I love when I come on here and see a brand new poster! I hope our dreams come true too! Just going to Disney is a dream come true though! I hope your trip is magical and filled with dreams too
Diane

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi everyone! Hope your all having a good weekend! Ours has been busy and we had terrible rain and wind here over the weekend and some trees and power lines have been knocked down but we survived unscathed So I was looking over our itinerary last night and realized they changed the hours at Magic Kingdom for the 29th of April, it was originally slated for a Pirate and princess party but it is now back to regular park hours 9-9 soooooooo I am reevaluating our plans and trying to squeeze in 1 more viewing of Wishes! I will be sure to post an updated itinerary when I finish tweaking it (for the 3rd time).

Of course I have been shopping again!! I found 2 of the most adorable shirts for myself at WalMart. The best part is they were only $6.88. I will post pictures of them tomorrow. I have my family coming over for dinner today! I also ordered jibbitz for the boys Disney crocs. Hopefully they will be here this week and I will post pics. of them when they come in too!

Yesterday, I was driving Matthew to batting practice for baseball and says "Mom, can we please go back to Disney this year?" I said " Matthew, I really don't think so, we were just there last spring and it really is going to be too much to try and go again this soon." I felt so guilty lying to him like that, but I am hoping that will make the surprise on Easter that much better!

 

[Trentmom]

Hi everyone! Hope your all having a good weekend! Ours has been busy and we had terrible rain and wind here over the weekend and some trees and power lines have been knocked down but we survived unscathed So I was looking over our itinerary last night and realized they changed the hours at Magic Kingdom for the 29th of April, it was originally slated for a Pirate and princess party but it is now back to regular park hours 9-9 soooooooo I am reevaluating our plans and trying to squeeze in 1 more viewing of Wishes! I will be sure to post an updated itinerary when I finish tweaking it (for the 3rd time).

Of course I have been shopping again!! I found 2 of the most adorable shirts for myself at WalMart. The best part is they were only $6.88. I will post pictures of them tomorrow. I have my family coming over for dinner today! I also ordered jibbitz for the boys Disney crocs. Hopefully they will be here this week and I will post pics. of them when they come in too!

Yesterday, I was driving Matthew to batting practice for baseball and says "Mom, can we please go back to Disney this year?" I said " Matthew, I really don't think so, we were just there last spring and it really is going to be too much to try and go again this soon." I felt so guilty lying to him like that, but I am hoping that will make the surprise on Easter that much better!

COol..Can't wait to see your shirts. I love Walmart..Always have a nice selection of Disney clothes for kids and adult at such cheap prices


Aww..Did it break your heart to say no to Matthew and what was expression on his face? It would have been so hard to not tell him the truth. Glad you didn't break and still held the secret. I think your reveal is going to be great

 

[Tanya90210]

I can't wait to see the shirts!!! Cool Crocs!!! and The calendar looks great you are creative

 

[swwake]

Yesterday, I was driving Matthew to batting practice for baseball and says "Mom, can we please go back to Disney this year?" I said " Matthew, I really don't think so, we were just there last spring and it really is going to be too much to try and go again this soon." I felt so guilty lying to him like that, but I am hoping that will make the surprise on Easter that much better!

Oh my Goodness!! This makes me so excited to hear how it goes on Easter!! I love how you're "playing the game". I think this is indication that they will be thrilled.

 

[dddisrunner]

COol..Can't wait to see your shirts. I love Walmart..Always have a nice selection of Disney clothes for kids and adult at such cheap prices


Aww..Did it break your heart to say no to Matthew and what was expression on his face? It would have been so hard to not tell him the truth. Glad you didn't break and still held the secret. I think your reveal is going to be great

Thanks Kelly! It really was hard not too tell Matthew the truth but I really think it will make the surprise that much better! It is getting harder and harder to keep the secret!
Diane

I can't wait to see the shirts!!! Cool Crocs!!! and The calendar looks great you are creative

Thanks Tanya! I really am having alot of fun getting everything together for the trip
Diane

Oh my Goodness!! This makes me so excited to hear how it goes on Easter!! I love how you're "playing the game". I think this is indication that they will be thrilled.

Susan you are so sweet! It is sooooo hard continuing to keep the secret it is getting so close and I am getting so excited and I think the kids can sense that! I also realized yesterday exactly how much the boys really and truly love Disney World!
Diane

 

[dddisrunner]

Ok so I previously made a list of things to do/buy. Well tonight I have been making lists like crazy! I want you all to see if I am forgetting anything. I am starting to get that panicked feeling. I know I still have over a month but this month is ridiculously busy. I have 2 baby showers, a bridal shower, baseball season starting, my 2 sisters birthdays, my birthday, Matthew's birthday, Easter (which I am hosting), 1st holy communion. Plus all the normal school stuff I know everyone has their fair share of stuff to do but for me right now tonight I just panicked!

Here are the lists..........

Packing List
Travel coffee cups
Plastic cups
Goldfish
Pria bars
Chocolate chip granola bars
Gum
Fruit snacks
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Travel tissues
Baby wipes
Childrens Tylenol/ibuprofen
Adult Tylenol/ibuprofen
Debrox
Eric’s asthma meds
Vitamins (all 4 of us)
Matthew’s meds
Band aids
Neosporin
Lotion(kids)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste (kids & ours)
Listerine
Floss
Body glide
Deodorant
Face soap
Lotion (me)
Razor (me & Bryan)
Shaving cream
Kids shampoo
Makeup
Hairbrushes (2)
Hair ties/clips
Hairspray
Smoothing crème
Jewelry
Sunglasses (all 4)
q-tips
Tide laundry stick
Lanyards with pins
Ziploc bags
Sunblock (lips/face & regular kids & adult)


Boys Carry On Bags
game boys
Mp3 players
Writing/drawing tablet
Pencil/crayons
Stickers
Book
Jedi Mickey (Eric)
Mickey (Matthew)
Snacks (fruit snacks, goldfish)
lollipops

My/Bryan’s Carry On Bags
I-pod
Magazines
Gum
Purse/Disney park bag
All medication
Vacation notebook
Travel documents
Earplanes (Eric)
Camera & camera bag/camera batteries/extra memory card
Cell phone charger
Cell phones
Bottled water (purchased after we go through security of course)
Laptop? (not 100% sure we'll bring it)



I do not want to do laundry while we’re away if I can help it! Hey it’s a vacation for me too right? So, keep that in mind when you review our list!


Boys clothing list
Underwear (12)
Shorts (12)
Shirts (14)
Socks (12)
Pajamas ( 3 pair)
Bathing suits (3)
Swim shirts (3)
Hats (2)
Crocs
Flip flops
Sneakers (2)
Swim goggles


The boys will wear jeans and light jackets on the flight down because the weather could potentially still be chilly here in NJ in April and we don‘t leave until the evening. I plan to bathe them the afternoon before we leave. I think they will be able to wear those same jeans and jacket home.


I still have to make a list for Bryan and I and one for what I have to get from the store.

Thanks for following along!

 

[carissanboys]

Lists are good

By the way, lying in order to surprise your children is 100% acceptable. No worries

 

[AnnieDan_Artlover]

Hey! I finally caught up!

I love your crocs!

I want to buy me some Disney crocs, but they either don't sell them in Canada (or in Quebec in particular) or I simply never saw any.
So I'm waiting to be in WDW to buy a pair! (surely I'll find a pair in those Disney outlets?!).

Wow, I love, love, love your countdown calendar!
You showed not only a lot of creativity, but a lot of patience!!!
Wanna know what I did? I bought a Disney calendar, decorated it with stickers and glitter, wrote the countdown numbers, and I'm putting a Disney sticker on each day that goes by... Not very original, huh?
And I'm supposed to be creative! But I didn't get to the Home depot (not even sure they have those paint chips over here... I need to go soon to get some, if ever they have them!) and let's not forget... I wasn't a DIS fanatic when I decided to make it either...
I'm catching up on creativity now, though... After seeing the Creative DISign board and the DDA (Disney DISign Addict) threads, I was hooked. My problem is I love all things creative and artsy, but never know what to do. I lack the spark.
Now I have almost too much spark! So I have lots of projets of mousekeeping envelopes, CM thank you cards, name tags... and iron-on tank tops (we don't do Tshirts )... I love most of the DISigns the DDA did on the boards, but since I'm able to do it myself and love these things, I only took the inspiration, and I'll do the big job myself instead of asking another DISer to customize it!

Finally : thank you for posting your lists... I already did most of mine (altough I didn't post them, didn't think it could be of any interest!)... and I realized there were some things I had forgotten! (like plastic cutlery... altough, you didn't list it here, but you had listed it as something to buy earlier... or am I mistaken with another poster? Anyways... you did list plastic cups, and it made me think of plastic cutlery!)... I also think that, without you, we'd have forgotten Kleenex... Oh, of course we could've bough that en route (especially since we're driving), but unlike many that prefer buying a lot of things on arrival, we prefer packing all that's needed instead of paying a blown-up price (aka tourist-price)...
That way we'll also have all that we could need for the drive!

Until then... let's continue panicking together!

P.S. I know what storm you're talking about ... it hit here too, but in snow and ice-pellets instead of rain. More than 15" of snow, gusts of wind at more than 50m/hr... It started Friday and ended this morning.
This morning, even snowplowers, wreckers and police cars were stuck!
There were hundreds of abandoned cars along highways and other main roads. Cops patrolled these roads on snowmobiles (ski-doos, as we call them) during the night to rescue those people!!! The images we saw on TV were surreal...
It's the worst snowstorm since about 30 years! Not so much because of the snow quantity as the combination of the high winds which caused poor (no) visibility and huge snow banks...
And of course, there were many who lost power (we had a couple of scares yesterday, losing power for seconds at a time, at least 10 times yesterday evening!) and there was some material damage across the province (broken trees, roofs partly gone, etc.). What a winter we had...

 

[Tanya90210]

List looks good

 

[NMAmy]

Hey, kiddo, I missed a bunch of your planning. But the good news for you is that if I am back, that means your trip is coming up soon!

Love the shirts for the boys! They are adorable. Alex finally noticed crocs when we were at the parks. He had a puzzled look on his face and asked me, "Why is everyone wearing enormous clown shoes?" I told him I had heard they were very comfortable. Then he asked me not to buy any.

 

[creativeamanda]

Love the reaction of you and your boys before leaving POP last time. My dd5 (was 4 then), had such a terrible time with leaving, we told her, "We'll come back." The next morning she got up and said she was ready to see Monkey Mouse again.

 

[O_Jr71]

Hey i just found your report last night and it's great!!! I'm from Jersey too and i agree this has been the most annoying winter aaaand that wind and rain was terrible You're report is getting me so excited for my trip and yours!!! I can't wait to read more

 

[dddisrunner]

Lists are good :thumbsup

By the way, lying in order to surprise your children is 100% acceptable. No worries

Thanks Carissa!
Diane

Hey! I finally caught up!

I love your crocs!



I want to buy me some Disney crocs, but they either don't sell them in Canada (or in Quebec in particular) or I simply never saw any.
So I'm waiting to be in WDW to buy a pair! (surely I'll find a pair in those Disney outlets?!). [/FONT]



Wow, I love, love, love your countdown calendar!
You showed not only a lot of creativity, but a lot of patience!!!
Wanna know what I did? I bought a Disney calendar, decorated it with stickers and glitter, wrote the countdown numbers, and I'm putting a Disney sticker on each day that goes by... Not very original, huh?
And I'm supposed to be creative! But I didn't get to the Home depot (not even sure they have those paint chips over here... I need to go soon to get some, if ever they have them!) and let's not forget... I wasn't a DIS fanatic when I decided to make it either...
I'm catching up on creativity now, though... After seeing the Creative DISign board and the DDA (Disney DISign Addict) threads, I was hooked. My problem is I love all things creative and artsy, but never know what to do. I lack the spark.
Now I have almost too much spark! So I have lots of projets of mousekeeping envelopes, CM thank you cards, name tags... and iron-on tank tops (we don't do Tshirts )... I love most of the DISigns the DDA did on the boards, but since I'm able to do it myself and love these things, I only took the inspiration, and I'll do the big job myself instead of asking another DISer to customize it!

Finally : thank you for posting your lists... I already did most of mine (altough I didn't post them, didn't think it could be of any interest!)... and I realized there were some things I had forgotten! (like plastic cutlery... altough, you didn't list it here, but you had listed it as something to buy earlier... or am I mistaken with another poster? Anyways... you did list plastic cups, and it made me think of plastic cutlery!)... I also think that, without you, we'd have forgotten Kleenex... Oh, of course we could've bough that en route (especially since we're driving), but unlike many that prefer buying a lot of things on arrival, we prefer packing all that's needed instead of paying a blown-up price (aka tourist-price)...
That way we'll also have all that we could need for the drive!

Until then... let's continue panicking together!

P.S. I know what storm you're talking about ... it hit here too, but in snow and ice-pellets instead of rain. More than 15" of snow, gusts of wind at more than 50m/hr... It started Friday and ended this morning.
This morning, even snowplowers, wreckers and police cars were stuck!
There were hundreds of abandoned cars along highways and other main roads. Cops patrolled these roads on snowmobiles (ski-doos, as we call them) during the night to rescue those people!!! The images we saw on TV were surreal...
It's the worst snowstorm since about 30 years! Not so much because of the snow quantity as the combination of the high winds which caused poor (no) visibility and huge snow banks...
And of course, there were many who lost power (we had a couple of scares yesterday, losing power for seconds at a time, at least 10 times yesterday evening!) and there was some material damage across the province (broken trees, roofs partly gone, etc.). What a winter we had...

Thanks so much for all your sweet comments Annie: I'm glad I could help you remember to pack some items, that is why I love it when people post there lists. The wind was sooo bad, I am glad it's over!
Diane

List looks good

Thanks Tanya!

Hey, kiddo, I missed a bunch of your planning. But the good news for you is that if I am back, that means your trip is coming up soon!

Love the shirts for the boys! They are adorable. Alex finally noticed crocs when we were at the parks. He had a puzzled look on his face and asked me, "Why is everyone wearing enormous clown shoes?" I told him I had heard they were very comfortable. Then he asked me not to buy any

Hi Amy! Welcome home! thanks for the sweet comments about the shirts! Clown shoes I used to think so too Amazing what your kids can sucker you into.
Diane

Love the reaction of you and your boys before leaving POP last time. My dd5 (was 4 then), had such a terrible time with leaving, we told her, "We'll come back." The next morning she got up and said she was ready to see Monkey Mouse again.

WELCOME Amanda! We really were soooooo sad when we left last year! How cute about your DD. Thanks for posting!
Diane

Hey i just found your report last night and it's great!!! I'm from Jersey too and i agree this has been the most annoying winter aaaand that wind and rain was terrible You're report is getting me so excited for my trip and yours!!! I can't wait to read more

WELCOME J! Yay a fellow NJ person! I am glad I could help you get excited for your trip! Thanks for joining our adventure!
Diane