Shake and Bake! TR link up FINALLY!!!!

[AZMickeyfans]

I love all your past costumes, it is so fun that the entire family dresses up. MNSSHP always sounds like a lot of fun, I bet you will have a blast.

Thanks Lessa! I can't wait.

Hey, I'm here & caught up and loving your PTR!!! So neat that you put all the pics from the past in there and how cool that you have worked at Disney!!

Love the kids backpacks. And great minds think alike, Rachel & I have the same minnie shirts you got!

The birthday party looked awesome! Your children are ADORABLE!!!

You should absolutely be able to make the 8pm CM ressie if your flight gets in at 4:00. Last year we got in at 1:00pm and was at MK by 3:30. We didn't rush either so you should be fine.

As far as MNSSHP, make sure not to miss the Cinderella carriage that you can get your pic made in front of. (We didn't go to this last year, but I did a photopass share and saw some really cute pics with it). My sister-in-law went last year though and they had some awesome face painting done there at the Halloween party. My niece went as Jasmine and they did a really cute painting on her face to go with the costume. I wish we were going to the party but since we only have 5 days we are trying to get everything in. I'm so jealous you are going for 13 days!!!

Thank you!

I'm hoping everything works out so we are not rushed.

Face painting with a Jasmine theme. Wow. I'll be sure to look out for that. Thank you! The Cinderella Carriage sounds awesome. Morgan will flip for that.

 

[carrieannie]

Subbing Shawna!!
I love your stories!

Your leaving the day before we arrive.

 

[tinkermell]

Must be sewing up a storm.

Don't forget to post that adorable dress!

 

[AGPrincess]

Great trippie so far! Love the AG doll...your DD looks just like Julie! And I love the Halloween costume theme...that is going to be so much fun!

 

[kathleen27]

Great Halloween costumes.
I love Morgan's white witch expression.

The Alaiddan theme sounds great!
I bet you will get a lot of attention!

The first party is this Friday!
I hope there are some posts about it soon after.

 

[toocherie]

I'm subbing in so I can come back and read more later--your kids are SOOO cute (and so is Jeff!)

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Subbing Shawna!!
I love your stories!

Your leaving the day before we arrive.

Thanks for reading along! It would have been nice to have met you. Darn. I'm missing so many people by a day or so. I promise I'll stop by your thread to say hi soon!

Must be sewing up a storm.

Don't forget to post that adorable dress!

Here is some more popcorn Melody! I'll post the dress. I'm working on a Hannah Montana shirt now. Morgan was home sick yesterday and possibly today so I'm using her as a model when she's not laying in bed.

Great trippie so far! Love the AG doll...your DD looks just like Julie! And I love the Halloween costume theme...that is going to be so much fun!

Thanks! We have the Just like Me doll for her but Julie actually looks more like her Just like me doll. She's been wanting Julie for a long time so she was so excited to get her. They have been inseperable since the birthday.

Great Halloween costumes.
I love Morgan's white witch expression.

The Alaiddan theme sounds great!
I bet you will get a lot of attention!

The first party is this Friday!
I hope there are some posts about it soon after.

When I went to take the picture I said "smile" and she replied "I want to look like the White Witch" I was almost scared!

I can't wait to hear feedback on the party. Not too long for you. I think there is a 2 day break where you must come on and give me tips before I leave!

I'm subbing in so I can come back and read more later--your kids are SOOO cute (and so is Jeff!)

Thanks for joining in! I'll tell the kids you think they are cute. I wont tell Jeff though, he has a big enough head! I wont be able to live with him if I tell him too many ladies think he is cute.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Days 8-13


Ok this is where my pre-trippie gets really vague. On days 8-13 I have no set plans except for dinner at WCC one night.

I'm a planner but I'm also spontaneous so I plan time for spontaneity!

Since it is the kids first visit I would really like for them to have a say in what we do now. Do they like one park better than the other? spend more time at the water parks or Disney Quest? What about leisurely shopping one day at Downtown Disney? I have tickets for every day but I'm not going to be upset if we dont spend every waking minute in the park. (I hope!) Usually I'm all commando but I planned 13 days so I could take it easy and I fully intend to do that.

I wouldn't mind taking them fishing over at POR, Renting bikes somewhere, going to a campfire and hayride at FW. Speaking of FW, I'm so bummed that horseback riding is age 9 and up. Morgan is obsessed with horses and has never been on one. She's wanting to go. Does anyone know if this is a height thing? She's so tall 56 1/2 inches that she probably is taller than most 9 year olds. I should call but I'm sure the answer would be no. Might be worth a try though.

So until our trip is over I dont have much to report on planning of the 2nd half of our trip. I'm kind of looking forward to it.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Oh, here is my first dress I've ever made! This is for Chef Mickey's

I'll make a shirt with the same fabric for me. I'm not sure what the boys will be wearing yet. If my shirt doesnt come out I'll be wearing one of my newly purchased t-shirts.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Finally, we are under a month til we go to Disney!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Oh, here is my first dress I've ever made! This is for Chef Mickey's

I'll make a shirt with the same fabric for me. I'm not sure what the boys will be wearing yet. If my shirt doesnt come out I'll be wearing one of my newly purchased t-shirts.

That's your first dress Fantastic!!!

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi Shawna,

WOW! For a first attempt that dress is great!

I have to say I'm with you on MS DS is adamant I go on with him, but I'll only go on the no spin version. I'm such a wuss I've never been on one of those fairground rides (we called it the Rotor) that you described in such detail! DH has said he'll take him on the pukey version.

All the Halloween costumes are great - you really go for it!

Your plans sound great! You'll have loads of fun!

We took them on the pony ride the last trip - I don't think the height will be an issue. To be honest, we were a bit disappointed. It's out at Fort Wilderness, you have to park, get a bus to the other side of the campground (back of beyond as DH called it), after all that, we paid $4 and they got led round a wee paddock once! The pony trek I think is better value but I think that's maybe more for adults/older kids.

Will need to check if BB is closed when we're there - we have a day there lined up. Though if it is closed it shouldn't be a problem - DS is keen to try the fishing hole at POR!

Keep posting!

Di x

 

[mrsksomeday]

That dress is adorable!! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

 

[tmkinney]

Love the dress! I can't even sew a button on, so I'm impressed!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hi! I found your PTR in somebody else's report that I've been reading and thought I'd stop by. I love your old pictures and the story about you meeting your husband is great!

How exciting that it is going to be your kids' first trip to WDW. You're going to have so much fun and I can't wait to hear more about your trip.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The dress is adorable.

I like that you have some free days planned. Our next family vacation I will need to plan some down time, hopefully it will cut back on the sibling bickering that occurs between me and my brothers.

 

[The Marsons]

That dress is just amazing! You must be so thrilled. I would pay lots for that in a shop, well done!!

Do you fancy coming over to the UK to make me one???

 

[AZMickeyfans]

That's your first dress Fantastic!!!

Thanks! I can't take all the credit. while I did the sewing I kept PMing Tinkermell for advice! She is fabulous with the sewing machine.

Hi Shawna,

WOW! For a first attempt that dress is great!

I have to say I'm with you on MS DS is adamant I go on with him, but I'll only go on the no spin version. I'm such a wuss I've never been on one of those fairground rides (we called it the Rotor) that you described in such detail! DH has said he'll take him on the pukey version.

All the Halloween costumes are great - you really go for it!

Your plans sound great! You'll have loads of fun!

We took them on the pony ride the last trip - I don't think the height will be an issue. To be honest, we were a bit disappointed. It's out at Fort Wilderness, you have to park, get a bus to the other side of the campground (back of beyond as DH called it), after all that, we paid $4 and they got led round a wee paddock once! The pony trek I think is better value but I think that's maybe more for adults/older kids.

Will need to check if BB is closed when we're there - we have a day there lined up. Though if it is closed it shouldn't be a problem - DS is keen to try the fishing hole at POR!

Keep posting!

Di x

Thank you!

Good for your dh for taking them on the pukey version. I'm so glad I have another weak stomach friend!

I'm sad Morgan is a year young for the horse ride for 2 hours because I'm afraid she will be bored on the pony ride. Jake however will probably like it.

By the way if you all want to see a really cute Scotish family check out Diane's pre-trippie! Its really fun to read!

That dress is adorable!! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

I wouldn't expect too much.

Love the dress! I can't even sew a button on, so I'm impressed!!

I couldn't until January. I took up sewing and cake decorating at Joann's for fun. Thanks!

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Hi! I found your PTR in somebody else's report that I've been reading and thought I'd stop by. I love your old pictures and the story about you meeting your husband is great!

How exciting that it is going to be your kids' first trip to WDW. You're going to have so much fun and I can't wait to hear more about your trip.

Glad you found your way over to my craziness. The kids are very excited. Now that we are under a month it seems more real to them.

The dress is adorable.

I like that you have some free days planned. Our next family vacation I will need to plan some down time, hopefully it will cut back on the sibling bickering that occurs between me and my brothers.

But the bickering makes your TR SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Check out Lessa's family love here. Beware of "beautiful princesses" Lessa's TR with Tropical Storm Fay!

That dress is just amazing! You must be so thrilled. I would pay lots for that in a shop, well done!!

Do you fancy coming over to the UK to make me one???

Thank you! I would love to come to the UK. Send me the ticket!!

 

[carrieannie]

Oh, here is my first dress I've ever made! This is for Chef Mickey's

I'll make a shirt with the same fabric for me. I'm not sure what the boys will be wearing yet. If my shirt doesnt come out I'll be wearing one of my newly purchased t-shirts.

That is beautiful!!! great job!!!