First of all DIS business I wish I could keep up w/ the daily questions, but its just too much to even catch up w/ the reading let alone the posting (as you can see by the length of this).
Some I remember
Im prob. bringing too many pairs of shoes and Im the oldest of two children (my sis is 21).
Also, Im so sorry I told you guys about the Coach Outlet (j/k) theyll be nothing left when I get there!!! The last time I was there, there was only one or two of particular sales bags (these are the ones w/ the take and additional
off sign) I got a bag for $98 which is way good for a Coach. Many may find this expensive, but I have everything Coach for my everyday use (purse, wallet, palm pilot case, make-up bags, etc.) so when I can get it much cheaper than at the Coach Store or dept. stores I get excited. Price is a personal preference anyway (see for example the 11-day cruise debate on value, etc.) Anyway, I believe someone mentioned their Louis Vuitton was fake? My DBF recently bought me the real thing - a purse and wallet. He keeps bellyaching that he couldve bought me a fake because you cant tell the difference ... so kudos to whoever saved their house from re-mortgage by purchasing the knock-off ~ J/K!!!
Cant wait for electric car info theyre all over here in Celebration. Im hoping after Key West, DBF and I can convince my parents that we need to buy one for the condo and keep it in the garage here : )
Now to my trip report:
Well, we (my grandma & sister) got in right on time on Saturday (about 10:30AM). I was actually in tears when I saw my parents (& my pups). Two weeks is the longest Ive ever been away from them (I didnt even live away at school). My dad had to go back to NJ on Sunday night & then to Houston mid-week for a business trip so hell be back here tomorrow night. I cant believe this first week flew so fast. My mom and I made and re-made and re-made an itinerary but its just not like a regular Disney trip its weird like were home but nice too the same time, I can't explain it. We have a lot planned for next week though like Typhoon Lagoon and EPCOT since my dad wants to do more of that than my mom. She has pre-cancerous melanoma so she tries not to be in the direct sun for too long [yes, she bought a condo in Fla.
]. Below are some things Ive done so far other than LOTS of shopping (you think the condo is small until you try to furnish it. You spend a ton, come back unpack it and it still looks bare, but its getting there.) Amy, since weve had to shop so much I now know exactly what you mean about the Wal-Marts here. Very strange cause the one we have at home is more like the Targets down here hmmm.
Done So far...
Saturday Winter Summerland mini-golf
Sunday HOB Gospel Brunch & shopping at Downtown Disney
Tuesday Mom's b-day!!! So, Pedicures at Saratoga Springs Resort & lunch at Columbia Restaurant (a Spanish rest. here in Celebration) I recommend it highly!
Wednesday First nice weather day
so 4 hours by our pool & then LBV Factory stores after dinner
I cleared out Character Corner
! I then cleaned the bathroom me and my sis are sharingat like 11:30PM...I'm a compulsive cleaner...even on vacation as you know from the "Henry" talk!!!
Today, neighbors of ours are in from NJ for the week. The 2 parents have five children ranging in ages from 1 8. This is their first time here and theyve been dying to meet up. My aunt (whos also here in her new condo here for the 4-weeks) suggested we meet them at MGM after discussion heat + many children + first timers = DOOM so were gonna meet them for lunch at Beaches and Cream (which works out well since my grandma and mom dont have park tix). As you can see Im here w/ my family my dad & mom, her mom & sister and my sister (plus our two small dogs). Its very stressful traveling w/ family especially since were all adults now and want to all do different things. But, we live together at home too so I guess its less stressful than some of you have mentioned. But, it's partly the reason my parents wanted this condo. As an escape! My dad has lived with his mother-in-law his entire married life
cause my grandpa (mom's dad) died right before my parents got married in 1978. At 49 (Mom as of Tues.) and 50 (Dad this November '05...side bar we bough him a shirt that says "50 The happiest Celebration on Earth" the timing of this shared celebration was long awaited!) they deserve this and I'm so HAPPY for them
!!!!
However, I do enjoy traveling w/ just my DBF and sometimes w/ his parents & sibs who I all get along w/ very well as does he w/ my family ~ Hell be down to join us on 8/17
cant wait!
Sorry for the length, but I had it all up in my head and then in MS Word
and was BURSTING to share! Off to get ready for the day ---- ahhhh the relaxed life!
It is really nice. I remember when they were in Wheaton and how small/crowded it was then. Now, it's huge and still crowded.
