Our happy place & Dream Bday trip 3/29-4/9/11 UPDATE PG 44 - Final Day !!

[that's nice]

Thanks Erika I know I've planned lots of extras, but knowing we won't be back for another 3-4 + years, want to take advantage of our time there!

WHAT????? Say it isn't so!

 

[mommy2mrb]

WHAT????? Say it isn't so!

we have always gone every 3 years in the past to WDW its quite the trip from the NW to FL , but we have DLR trips every year if that makes it easy for you to bear Tim

BTW, we are going to be in NYC in July, want to bring the girls for a day trip to the city????

 

[babynala]

You are so organized getting all your cleaning done in advance. Sometimes my house looks like we've been robbed when we get home but its just because I made a huge mess trying to get everything packed!!

I think the tea for Megan will be lots of fun. I think she is a good age and in a few years she might not be into it anymore. Discovery Cove sounds like so much fun. I REALLY want to take my kids there.

Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you return. I hope you guys enjoy yourselves.

 

[mommy2mrb]

You are so organized getting all your cleaning done in advance. Sometimes my house looks like we've been robbed when we get home but its just because I made a huge mess trying to get everything packed!!

I think the tea for Megan will be lots of fun. I think she is a good age and in a few years she might not be into it anymore. Discovery Cove sounds like so much fun. I REALLY want to take my kids there.

Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you return. I hope you guys enjoy yourselves.

Thanks ...
well I hate to clean house and I know when I get back the last thing I'm going to want to do is clean....I am going to want to start our TR and getting photos uploaded!
The tea is the "real" one at GF, not the princess one, so its more "grown up" ..she did the Alice in Wonderland when she was 5 and loved that one...I think the Princess one is only up to 11 or 12, but she feels she's too "old"for it sad mama face.
will let you know about Discovery Cove, can't wait to swim with the dolphins!

 

[fulseasmama]

Thanks Erika I know I've planned lots of extras, but knowing we won't be back for another 3-4 + years, want to take advantage of our time there!

I totally get that...from the West coast it is really a big trip to plan. I am so glad you have all these fun plans. You all are going to make such amazing memories.

I don't see us heading back to WDW until the kids are a quite a bit older so for us it will probably be about 5 years and we have a nice bit of time to spend there too. Like you said Disneyland is not a hard trip to make so that is awesome!

WHAT????? Say it isn't so!

Tim,I have to admit I was cracking up when in your TR you mentioned it would be a long time until your next trip probably and by long time you mean two years! I am glad your family gets the chance to visit often because I can really tell you all love it. I'll be surprised if you stay away for two years....

 

[that's nice]

we have always gone every 3 years in the past to WDW its quite the trip from the NW to FL , but we have DLR trips every year if that makes it easy for you to bear Tim

BTW, we are going to be in NYC in July, want to bring the girls for a day trip to the city????

LOL I know you visit DL... I was just playing!

DO you know when you are going to be in NYC? I don't know how much Melody can take being that she will be ready to POP!

Tim,I have to admit I was cracking up when in your TR you mentioned it would be a long time until your next trip probably and by long time you mean two years! I am glad your family gets the chance to visit often because I can really tell you all love it. I'll be surprised if you stay away for two years....

LOL Well it is hard not to go back because of the family we have in Florida. We HAVE to go visit the mouse too!

 

[petals]

I know I've planned lots of extras, but knowing we won't be back for another 3-4 + years, want to take advantage of our time there!

3-4 years Boo to that!

 

[mommy2mrb]

I totally get that...from the West coast it is really a big trip to plan. I am so glad you have all these fun plans. You all are going to make such amazing memories.

I don't see us heading back to WDW until the kids are a quite a bit older so for us it will probably be about 5 years and we have a nice bit of time to spend there too. Like you said Disneyland is not a hard trip to make so that is awesome!



Tim,I have to admit I was cracking up when in your TR you mentioned it would be a long time until your next trip probably and by long time you mean two years! I am glad your family gets the chance to visit often because I can really tell you all love it. I'll be surprised if you stay away for two years....

yah, I don't think Tim will be waiting for two years...I have a feeling they'll be there for the prince's first birthday celebration!

and I love having the extra years inbetween WDW it always seems new to us that way even if there aren't any changes!
we have been to DLR 30+ times since we lived in CA for 7 years and would go for weekend trips quite a lot... but WDW is always a more planned out trip mostly do to the flight and having so much more to see and do!

Hey, do you plan on coming up to Seattle this summer? we would love to meet up with you if you do!

 

[blessedmom4]

Lisa, Hijacking your thread to talk to Tim!

We spoke to a rep for the Hole in the Wall camp here in CT. It was founded by Paul Newman for cancer kids. I think Juliana would love this experience when she gets older and is able to go.

Juliana will have a BALL!!!! We have Victory Junction here in NC (part of the same Hole in the Wall Gang Camp)...David has been three times for Neurology week and LOVES IT!!!!!! They are amazing! This is his last year to be eligible age wise to go and he is SO WORRIED he will not be allowed, because they will have too many applicants and not enough counselors (that happened to him two years ago). Last year he was wait listed but got in because Mama puts the application in on the very first day it opens up. Some good vibes for David to be able to go one more time would be SO appreciated! Rachel went to sibling camp at VJGC three years ago...she is now eligible for their asthma camp (she developed asthma after having Mono last February...I am a nurse and never had even HEARD of that complication)! Lisa of course will go to Cardiac Camp... WHEN she is old enough, Mama isn't quite ready for that!

I really do think that GKTW is not to be missed! (Judy, I posted something on your thread about staying longer... once you get dates, I will halp you find a place if you'd like)
YES, PLEASE!!!! THANK YOU TIM!!!!
I know Juliana really loved the tea party but I really have to think hard if the $250+ was worth it. I know she really had a great time at the tea. There is the Alice tea which is around $50 or so. There are pics here on the DIS and it looks really fun for the girls.
I would NEVER actually be able to do it...besides, Rachel really IS too old...not in her eyes, but in the eyes of everyone else...Rachel and Lisa were able to attend the Alice Tea back in 2007 (That wonderful Disney Visa and its points). They had an amazing time, my only complaint was they overbooked and had to move Alice (She was sitting with Rachel and Lisa) to make room for three more girls...they pulled up a chair for Alice by the Mad Hatter, but Rachel said she stood up for the most part after that...Lisa had been so excited to sit with Alice, but they STILL had a grand time!

Lisa, we will definitely chat tomorrow, I just wanted to tell you again how very Thankful I am for our new found friendship and delighted to know you! Praying that this trip is ALL that you have dreamed and planned it would be! You are an EXCELLENT Mommy. I hope this trip finds you and Megan healing and bonding in a way that you never have before! God Bless you sweet friend!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

LOL I know you visit DL... I was just playing!

DO you know when you are going to be in NYC? I don't know how much Melody can take being that she will be ready to POP!


LOL Well it is hard not to go back because of the family we have in Florida. We HAVE to go visit the mouse too!

Tim,
I totally understand if you can't come in, but just wanted to let you know since we will be so close....
we are going 7/7 - 7/19 to NYC
7/7 - 7/10 in Long Island visiting Jim's boss and his family...also meeting one of the other families of one of the men who died that was with Jim, so that part of our trip has a lot of healing for us all!
7/10 - 7/13 in NJ visiting friends (we lived there 10/00 - 12/01)
7/13 - 7/19 in NYC have a DIS meet planned for Saturday with a bunch of ladies from the scrapbook forum and also a tenitive meet up with the Gengel family who lost their DD Brit in Haiti...we are helping them with their orphanage there in Haiti.

Petals,
I know 3-4 years seems like a long time, but in a way it always seems new to us this way...but we might get back sooner, we do want to see the new Fantasyland done!

Judy,
my sweet friend, you are always so kind and caring to everyone even with so much going on in your life.
I will call you in the morning and no problem highjacking my thread to talk to Tim, whatever I need to do to help make this trip happen and be happy, magical and fun I will do!!!

 

[blessedmom4]

LISA!!! It really IS late. As soon as we hung up I realized I hadn't told you we received your's and Megan's sweet Thank you notes! LOVED them!!!! Megan's was so cute , I love handmade cards and YOU made yours as well, didin't you?? It was so sweet! THANK You dear frined and I look forward to hearing all of the wonderful news! Now I really AM going to bed!

Blessings,
Judy

 

[blessedmom4]

Judy,
my sweet friend, you are always so kind and caring to everyone even with so much going on in your life.
I will call you in the morning and no problem highjacking my thread to talk to Tim, whatever I need to do to help make this trip happen and be happy, magical and fun I will do!!!

You are the sweet one Lisa, Thank you! Loved our chat, going to go relax and sleep for a bit. I hope that is where YOU went and sleep is not elusive tonight!

 

[DMGeurts]

Sorry.... I am probably the last one here.

It sounds like you and Megan will have a spectacular time! She will love everything that you have planned for her birthday. I can't wait to hear all about it!

D~

 

[mommy2mrb]

LISA!!! It really IS late. As soon as we hung up I realized I hadn't told you we received your's and Megan's sweet Thank you notes! LOVED them!!!! Megan's was so cute , I love handmade cards and YOU made yours as well, didin't you?? It was so sweet! THANK You dear frined and I look forward to hearing all of the wonderful news! Now I really AM going to bed!

Blessings,
Judy

happy you got the cards, yes I made mine too!
it was wonderful to talk to you last night! hope you got a great night sleep! I did pretty good considering !!!

You are the sweet one Lisa, Thank you! Loved our chat, going to go relax and sleep for a bit. I hope that is where YOU went and sleep is not elusive tonight!

hope we can sleep tonight too! but since we are who knows what will happen!!

Sorry.... I am probably the last one here.

It sounds like you and Megan will have a spectacular time! She will love everything that you have planned for her birthday. I can't wait to hear all about it!

D~

its never to late to join in D! we are so excited our trip is FINALLY HERE

This time tomorrow we will be checking in at the airport its so hard to believe its finally here...seven months of planning, hundreds of hours on the DIS ....I'm going to have major withdrawls the next two weeks ...lists, shopping, more planning and now its here

Thanks to all who have join along for our trip, you support and kind words means so much to us!

I don't think I will have the opportunity to check in, but plan on calling blessedmom4, Judy, a few times, so she will post a mini update here for me!

Today, have Megan's bday party at school - DONUTS -
a couple of loads of laundry to do - need some clothes to wear when we get home
empty fridge and dishwasher
trash duty
final check of lists and packing
megan and I have nail appts after school
spaghetti dinner/auction at her school tonight - yay my no cooking vaca is starting a day early!
load up suitcases tonight!
bed early

I'll be checking in later today!
Thanks again everyone! see you in two weeks!

 

[ellenbenny]

Lisa and Megan - Have an amazing and magical trip

 

[lovethattink]

I saw you post on the Official March thread today. I'm hopping on board, very late. Will read through all the posts and hopefully catch up! From what I read so far it sounds like you have an awesome trip planned.

Sending good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust, for continued healing and an awesome mother daughter birthday bash and vacation!

 

[brookerene]

Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

I hope you and Megan have a super trip and that her birthday is very magical!!!

Cassey

 

[VBAndrea]

Lisa, have an absolutely fabulous trip, and the happiest of all birthdays to Megan!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Lisa and Megan - Have an amazing and magical trip

I saw you post on the Official March thread today. I'm hopping on board, very late. Will read through all the posts and hopefully catch up! From what I read so far it sounds like you have an awesome trip planned.

Sending good thoughts, prayers and pixie dust, for continued healing and an awesome mother daughter birthday bash and vacation!

Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!

I hope you and Megan have a super trip and that her birthday is very magical!!!

Cassey

Lisa, have an absolutely fabulous trip, and the happiest of all birthdays to Megan!

Thank you everyone for Happy Birthday Wishes for my girl and well wishes for our trip!

have almost everything done, waiting on a load of laundry to be put in the dryer, so though I'd come DIS a little bit more....I'm going to have some major withdrawls from here the next two weeks
leave in a hour to p/u Megan for our nail appts, looking forward to a bit of pamering for my feet!