Our Own Fab Five..December 2009

[Momof2Disneyboys]

When I got on the ride I was thinking about you! I know how much you love it!

Aw thanks, I feel so special.

I bet you were thinking -- why does that crazy woman love this ride so much, weren't you?!


Hope things are going well for you today.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I did loooove RNR!! Well, we are home, things went great!!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I did loooove RNR!! Well, we are home, things went great!!!!

Glad to hear it!!

 

[Monny2AE]

Glad to hear all went well for Mike!

Love the DHS pics! Especially the TSM ones. Andy's room is decorated with such detail!

Good luck growing those bangs out. I was in your shoes a few years back and it seemed like it took forever for them to grow out.

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

All right Shawna! I am all caught up now! You can go ahead and post another chapter!

I too rode RnRc for the first (and second) time this trip!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!! The whole take off part kind of takes your breath away for a few secinds doesn't it?

LOVE the pic of Kipper giving you a smooch on the cheek! So sweet! It is so easy to see that all 3 of your children just adore you to pieces! You must be one super Mama!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

All right Shawna! I am all caught up now! You can go ahead and post another chapter!

I too rode RnRc for the first (and second) time this trip!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!! The whole take off part kind of takes your breath away for a few secinds doesn't it?

LOVE the pic of Kipper giving you a smooch on the cheek! So sweet! It is so easy to see that all 3 of your children just adore you to pieces! You must be one super Mama!

Amen on that RNR comment!! But, i love it!!! Thanks~ we do love each other!!! Okay...I have been having those same old computer woes again...trying to get this TR finished today because when i take it back who knows how long it'll be this time!!! So...here we go!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

DAY 3 Tues Dec 8

Okay...today is another MK day!! The kids and I were determined to make a RD!! So...we headed out without Dad!! He said he wasn't trying that again..and the early mornings are his quiet/down time...and so far he hadn't gotten any!! So, we made it!!! By Golly!!!! (*Due to the tech difficulties with this darn laptop, the pics will be minimal from this point out..sorry! After I get the light fixed I can add more!*)...We got to ride the horse-drawn trolley!!! A first, which was great! Then we saw the Fairy Godmother by Cinderellas fountain and took some pictures...then we rode Pooh twice---NO LINE!!! Can you believe it? Next we saw Donald Duck out by his Tree Farm and got a few pics with him

This was the first time we ever got to do pictures with Ariel!!! Next we met Mike and headed to the Haunted Mansion!! They all opted for Splash Mntn next--which I skipped!! Lunch that day was split up--Mike and Saylor headed to the Columbia Harbour House and me and the little two headed to Casey's!!! Next we hopped over to Epcot--got FPs for Soarin(time was after 6:30)...next we did the Behind the Seeds tour....If you haven't ever taken this tour and you get a chance you should do it. It really was very factual, but not boring--the kids loved it!!! I am soooo glad we did it!! Next was the Mexian Grand Fiesta boat ride. We had ressies at Nine Dragons that evening, so we walked over to China. We did get to see just a smidge of the chinese children acrobats. Those kids are unbelievable!! Another must see!! We then got our table and went to eat--by the time we finished dinner, Gracie wasn't feeling to good---I am wondering if it was something she ate--her tummy was a little nauseated,so I took her & Saylor back to the room. Kipper and Mike stayed for some together time and checking out Epcot.We were pretty tired, so we all took baths and went to bed pretty early. It did get to the upper 70s that day, so things are warming up!! We are pretty excited that we are getting in everything we want to do so far!!!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Day 4 Wed Dec 9

Okay...we are heading over to Epcot today! We didn't plan any RD or 'have-to-be-there-time" for today. We got there around 10:15.Mike and the kids headed to Test Track--I found a spot to sit and watch people!!!! Also, I had to wander through MouseGears...don't you just looove that place?We kinda roamed around til lunchtime....we had ressies for the Rose & Crown at 12.

Anybody recognize this guy? Kim? He's the Santa from Canada!!!! He was getting ready to tell his story, but we would have missed our ressie time.SO, I just snapped a picture of him getting ready and kept walking. A few pictures of us outside at the R & C!

Kipp got Bangers&Mash, Saylor got the Pub Burger, Me and Mike got the Fish & Chips, and Gracie got the kids cheese pizza. Of course, the Cheese Biscuits and the Potato Leek soup are the best things at Disney!!!! We looooove this place!! I didn't get any good food pics for some reason! And I was a little antsy because those cranes (birds) kept hopping around our table!
Next we took time for some pictures, we got Mary Poppins and Alice, Pooh and Tigger, and Jasmine and Aladdin. By now it was getting quite warm! While we were doing autographs, Kipper got Mike to take him over to Germany and Train-Watch!! He was in 7th heaven We went back to the room for a break--we were gonna go back to MK for Spectro and Wishes around 6. But, once we got back we changed our minds!! We were just too tired to go back and fight the mob! So, we just hung around and the kids watched movies...Mike and Saylor wanted to roam around, so they took the CR boat over to the Wilderness Lodge. They got over there and fell in LOVE with the place...so they called and told us to get the next little boat and come over. So, we met them and looked at the rooms and the concierge suites. WOW!! It really is nice over there!! Headed back to the CR and got some CS dinner. Next, Sheree and Dave met us and we looked at each other's rooms. They were at the BLT...it's really nice over there...we loved the little skywalk/bridge! We were so glad to get to visit and spend some time with them!
They are soooo nice!!! They gave us a Viking's football ornament(which Saylor used as his ornament for this year!!) and we had fun just hanging out and visiting for a while. I was sorry that she was leaving the next day for her cruise. We had talked so many times (and texted) that I knew I was really gonna miss her when she left...and I did!! many times I saw something funny, or thought of something to tell her and was going to text her, then remembered she was gone!!!! But, I know the cruises are wonderful and her girls were soooo excited!! They are a a great family and we just love 'em to pieces!! Hi Sheree and family !!!! After this, we went back and got ready for bed...it was even warmer today---up to around 80!! so, we all got to enjoy the Florida sun after all!!!!!

 

[klacey1]

You got some great family pictures-- character pics, too! You guys really seemed to pack your days, well. So much got done!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

You got some great family pictures-- character pics, too! You guys really seemed to pack your days, well. So much got done!

Thanks! I did have lots more Character photos...but I just couldn't post them all. We really do try to get it all in!!Ha!! We tend to find the things we like and do them as many times as possible--weed out everything else....much more fun that way

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Great updates Shawna! I have never seen Santa wear a plaid shirt before! That is too funny! All the "Santa'S we have up here look just like the Original! Red suit, black boots, etc! Can't wait to read more!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Great updates Shawna! Looks like you were having so much fun, and eating so much good food, and yay for the weather warming up!

 

[klacey1]

We tend to find the things we like and do them as many times as possible--weed out everything else....much more fun that way

That's the best way to do Disney!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey!! I am here for about 2 minutes until the laptop screen goes out again!!! Ha!! I will hopefully post a new update this afternoon with Mikes laptop...won't have pics tho! We are still getting ice on the ground in the nights here...I know you snow bound people are probably really sick of it by now! All our stores are stocking the Easter decor! So..til this afternoon---have a wonderful day!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Bummer about your computer issues! Girl, you got to get them fixed, we miss you!!!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

HA!!! We had an "Above Zero" day today here in Northern Ontairo! All our ice and snow is melting! Not for long tho, I think we are supposed to get some more this weekend! It WAS a lovely day today tho! I walked to get the girls from school in just a polar fleece jacket and light mittens!! Love days like that in February!

Hope all your PC issues get cleared up soon!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Day 5 Thursday Dec 5

Okay!! Today is the slow/laundry/play day. I sorted laundry and Mike took the kids to the pool. I was there for quite some time...the dryers were clogged up-they sent someone to fix them and it speeded it up a bit. Between loads and went and sat with Mike and watched the kids for a bit. It started getting dark and the tiny sprinkles soon turned to a full blown rain. I know this has happened the last 3 times---very weird---the day I schedule for pool/laundry it rains!! they get to swim for about an hour and the bottom falls out!! Well, at least we aren't in the parks!!! So...we just hung around the room...watched movies, had lunch and took naps. We had dinner ressies at Tonys...took some character pics..did Monsters Inc, Buzz, Space mtn and the people mover!! We enjoyed our dinner at Tonys immensely!! As usual!! We were considering doing the MVMCP that night, but decided against it--the weather was gloomy and we didnt really want to spend the $$$. They really wanted to go just for the hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies!! So...we went back to the room and Mike went to the CR gym and worked out! So ends our 5th day!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I need more detail about what you thought of Tony's. We tried to get in there for our Sunday before MVMCP, but couldn't. I was so surprised!

Bummer that the kids didn't get to swim much. I bet it was nice to just hang out and relax though. Did it rain most of the day? That's the day we got on the ship and it was pretty dreary and windy for most of the day.

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Yes PLEASE more detail about Tony's!!!! I really want to try that one on our next trip! Details Please!!!!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Day 6 Friday Dec 11

Today is a fun day...Mike and Saylor start off with a parasail!!!

At this highest point they are higher than the CR!!! It was sooo cold--I wanted to do it, but not in that wind---definitely something to do on a hot day!! Just waiting in this pic for the parasail boat and Capt

After this we headed to DHS--watched some street people---found a new entertainer named Vladimir Pooey---he was hysterical!! Walked around a bit then went to Toy Story Pizza Planet...mikes first time here. He is usually at the Lunch with Imagineers for lunch at DHS so we head to Pizza Planet. It was ok-i am thinking I am tired of that place! Ha!!We rode some rides..had to to RNR a few more times!! Took the kids to get faces painted and I even did one--Kippers is a dragon--reminds me of Maleficent at the end of Sleeping Beauty. Gracie got a butterfly and I did a Christmas one--Miss Mistletoe that says Kiss Me!!!!

We left around 3:45, took a boat to Epcot for dinner ressies. We were eating tonight at the Garden Grill--we really enjoy eating here. It was sprinkling at this point and getting a little cooler.YIKES!!
After dinner we went to Spaceship Earth---we encountered more Pee Wee footballers and Cheerleaders here...trying to cut in line, pouring out cokes all over the ground, yelling and screaming. While -might I add- the adults just stood around talking. Very frustrating..... When we finished the ride we headed in...tonight is our last night at the CR. wondering why we are packing a day early? Stay Tuned!!