Our Surprise Adventure of a Lifetime. Lots of Pics Along the Way!

[floridascgirl]

I stumbled upon your PTR this morning and all I can say is "WOW". You're sisters are 2 lucky girls. I'm so inspired by your enthusiasm and creativity. Walt would snatch you up in a second, I'm sure! You would make an awesome teacher, too.

We have a surprise trip planned for our DS11 in December. I think I might plan some Disney movie nights between now and then. I'm sure he'll love that...what pre-teen boy wouldn't?

Hope your trip is perfect!

 

[momminnie]

Hi, I just joined,so I have a lot of catching up to do. I saw your video it was so creative. We will be there at the same time. We're staying at POR from 20-26. I hope that they have a ball.

 

[Toy Story]

After seeing your video the other day, i have just finished your PTR - it is great and you have inspired our family to have movie nights. We are starting with POTC this Friday night.

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

To all of you who have been "inspired" by what I have been doing... thank you but it really wasn't that much. The Disney "magic" really does speak volumes to our hearts as Disney fans.

I have had many people tell me they will be there at the same time. How should I identify myself in the parks just in case someone wants to come up and say hi (which would be GREAT!!!! by the way) Even my husband is telling me to wear an all lime green outfit so you all know who I am haha. So, aside from being adorned head to toe in a blinding color, what should I do?

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I know a lot of people go to Home Depot and get the Alien Green Mickey head paint swatches. You could laminate a few and wear them on your bag, etc!

 

[2BoysMom]

WOW! I have been one of your earlier followers, and I am so glad to see that you are soon coming up to your day of travel! I hope the trip is wonderful for you, and everything you hope for.

Years from now, your entire family will be so appreciative of the video, too. A lasting reminder of happy family memories.

Good for you!

 

[scoot241]

What a build-up! I just went through all 14 pages. Your scrapbook pages are great; they look professionally done.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

We are officially in the TEENS!!!!!

I can't even believe it is this close... it should be farther away haha I just don't have enough time to make that extra money for the useless souvenirs we don't need!! Seriously though, I am so excited! What should I be looking forward to the most?

 

[ctmomof4]

What to Look forward to you ask!!!!! Being in the most magical place in the world, away from reality, the everyday grind of life and enjoying a whole new world!!!! And seeing the joy and excitement on your younger sister's faces, that is what it is all about.. How many more days?

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

What to Look forward to you ask!!!!! Being in the most magical place in the world, away from reality, the everyday grind of life and enjoying a whole new world!!!! And seeing the joy and excitement on your younger sister's faces, that is what it is all about.. How many more days?

Yeah that all sounds pretty good!

18 days!!!

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

Hello everyone. I just wanted to post a couple pictures of the bags we put together for the girls. I bought Vera Bradley hipsters online. I got them from RueLaLa... It's a website that sells designer clothes and the like at DEEP discounts. They are normally about 60 dollars but i got them for 27 each. Inside, we gave them each sunscreen, gum, bath and body works hand sanitizer, Co. Bigelow mentha lip balm, a poncho, a glow necklace, glow bracelets, and a glow wand. They will also be getting goggles, a beach towel, 10 pins for trading, and 200 dollars in spending money.

There they are! Do you think they will like them?

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

17 days!!

Check out the bags we made for the girls in the post above.

 

[Sarilas]

That is such a great idea! I've ben thinking of a way to give our little girls the things they'll need after we surprise them with the trip in November; giving them their own bags would be perfect!

 

[mouseketeer_mom]

I've been lurking here forever! What a wonderful pretrip! I can't wait to see the trip report!

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

Hi everybody. Only 14 more days!!! I am not as excited as I could be since I am working a RIDICULOUS amount of hours to get some more moola for the trip but I can't believe it is so close! So, I came in to work today and Len Testa TOTALLY commented on our surprise video on youtube. Awesome. hehe. He even got the Colors of the Wind thing with the paint. 10 Points to Len for catching that!

I was planning a surprise golf game at the Palm for my Dad and DH but my sis. let the surprise slip to my DH. BOO Apparently I am incapable of planning a surprise effectively haha. Well, at least I THOUGHT the girls knew about Disney. They say they didn't but I think they are lying to make us feel better haha. Anyway, until next time...

 

[luapgib]

So I came across your video which lead to your pre-trip post which than lead to many wasted hours at work reading all the pages. Anyway I recently read your post about the bags and $200. You really have set the bar high for those of us who would like to take family members on our trips in the future haven't you? I just want to commend you for working so hard both in planning and in actual work to make this trip so special for all those involved.

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Love the bags - they are gorgeous!!! Wish someone had made one like that for me!

 

[taragarza1]

Thank you so much for allowing us to "go along" with you on this trip. It has been SO much fun reading all your posts and planning. I can't wait to see the trip report. These girls are going to have the time of their lives. I can't thank you enough, I really wanted to take our 4 kids to disney again this year but money is tight and the right choice was made to hold off and go next year. I was really sad but this has made the choice of not going easier. THanks again and enjoy your trip.

 

[spoonfulofsugr]

6 days!!!!

 

[carps09]

What a great PTR! I love your movie nights - makes me wish I had little sisters that I could throw those for! My DF did make homemade pizza for dinner tonight, maybe that could pass for a Tony's dinner

Your trip is so soon - I hope you all have a magical time!!