So, This is What Makes Life Divine...MY FIRST PTR (May/June 2011) *5/27 LAST POST*

[lbuzz52]

First of all, I want to say that you seem to have a great outlook ok life. You just come across as nothing can get you down! I think that's admirable! It also will probably help when something at the parks forces you to go with the Flow lol!
You seem to be well planned and researched. We did a big family trip for my Childrens first trip. We all had a wonderful time and were so lucky to be able to have others be part of the experience. But we didn't think of scheduling in a little individual family time and it would have been a nice touch. Great job adding that in!
Looking forward to more!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Your travel day plans look great! Don't think I could handle two days of knowing I am soo near Disney World and not actually being there!

It's nice of you to consider others and make the necessary changes Watching Wishes from Poly is a great idea - we are doing the same but for Hallowishes instead.

 

[britt_ji]

I know what you mean about getting up in the moring. Liam has to do morning treatments every morning that in itself takes 30 minutes and that is not included on normal morning activities. Hoping that since Liam is used to getting up early for school will still get us out of our rooms at a early time.

We'll happily keep you company if the rest of the family poops out. We will be at the same parks for at least the first 3 days.

When we are all together, it's usually us getting ready while my Mom gets my brother ready. Then we help to transfer him. Which doesn't take that long, except my Mom is still not dressed for the day yet It's good that we'll be there right after school lets out. I know my niece will still be in her school routine, so we won't have to worry about a cranky kid. Just cranky adults

First of all, I want to say that you seem to have a great outlook ok life. You just come across as nothing can get you down! I think that's admirable! It also will probably help when something at the parks forces you to go with the Flow lol!
You seem to be well planned and researched. We did a big family trip for my Childrens first trip. We all had a wonderful time and were so lucky to be able to have others be part of the experience. But we didn't think of scheduling in a little individual family time and it would have been a nice touch. Great job adding that in!
Looking forward to more!

Thank you for reading...and the compliment. I try to be open to most things, and it's not without a little effort. Your comment would probably surprise my family, since they had to deal with me in my "difficult" teenage years I'm having fun with all the planning, and it's totally worth it to make this a great trip for my family!

Your travel day plans look great! Don't think I could handle two days of knowing I am soo near Disney World and not actually being there!

It's nice of you to consider others and make the necessary changes Watching Wishes from Poly is a great idea - we are doing the same but for Hallowishes instead.

I think the two weeks after graduation are going to be the hardest...knowing Disney is ALL we will be thinking about until we get there!

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[mtgirl29]

Wwwwhhhhooooohoooo! Can you believe it??? We are officially in the 70's!!!
I loved seeing your last post and absolute loved the visual of your upcoming trip!!

We are also driving, does it concern you and your family about the rising gas prices? I heard on the news that Americans will spend on average an extra $700 for gas alone this year (and that is just for everyday living not including vacations) because of the rising cost. They are forecasting around $4 by summer..... I guess it is still less expensive than flying, though.
It would have been nice to have a little more money for Disney, though. Keep on planning! Loved your latest post!!!

 

[creativeamanda]

Thanks so much for the tip! I've looked into it a bit more after reading your comment, and I think we may try to pick a spot on the dock or near a sidewalk. He will be in a manual chair with one of us pushing, so charging and the extra weight of a power chair won't be a problem. Thanks again

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I'm glad this helped! I'm really glad that since ya'll will be pushing him in a manual I said something! I'd hate for ya'll to try to push him through that sand.

I want to say, too, that I love that you are looking for those accommodations for him and I sincerely hope he has the time of his life!

 

[britt_ji]

Wwwwhhhhooooohoooo! Can you believe it??? We are officially in the 70's!!!
I loved seeing your last post and absolute loved the visual of your upcoming trip!!

We are also driving, does it concern you and your family about the rising gas prices? I heard on the news that Americans will spend on average an extra $700 for gas alone this year (and that is just for everyday living not including vacations) because of the rising cost. They are forecasting around $4 by summer..... I guess it is still less expensive than flying, though.
It would have been nice to have a little more money for Disney, though. Keep on planning! Loved your latest post!!!

Yes, the gas prices are definitely a concern. We've already had to plan on budgeting more for that than expected...which cuts into spending money, of course. We have to get there some way, though...

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[britt_ji]

75 DAYS TO GO!

It's getting closer and closer.
I'm currently spending a few days at my parent's house.
There's been a lot of Disney talk and trip progress
We're about 85% paid at this point...we'll be "paid in full" by the week's end.
We've done some shopping. I'll post pictures in this update.
My Mom and I watched the Disney Vaction Planning DVD...
Her response..."I'm so excited to go!"
Yeah, me too...
Middle Brother and I have started working on a planning binder and shirt designs.
He's great at that stuff!

I haven't had time to update, and I probably won't be able to write until next week...
But I'll post these pictures now



Whozits and Whatzits Galore:


We went to the Disney Store this Saturday and got a few things.

There was a special on Vinylmations ($5 with a $20 purchase)
So, we got 3 to trade. For Middle Brother, Niece, and myself.

We got a Mickey bag to use for Niece's gifts.

My Mom bought her a Tinkerbell costume for BBB...or whenever.

And here is our trio of Louie's. For Niece, my Godson Adrian, and ME
They were on sale for $1.99

Today, I got a package I ordered from Disney Store online.

I got a Tinkerbell outfit for my Niece. There are detachable wings on the back.

I also ordered a personalized Mickey plush.
I was told I couldn't write "Disney World", so I just used Disney.
He was hard to photograph. So, I'll post two that came out okay.

I ordered a few pins to trade, and recieved them a few days ago.

These are some of the ones we got.

Lastly, we went to Old Navy this morning and bought Niece 2 shirts.

I loved these designs when I saw them online.
I waited to see if they had them in the store. We got the last grey one

That's all for now...
Thanks for reading!

I'm being rushed to get ready right now....
So, I should wrap this up.
I will post more later.
Probably more purchases...and I'll continue plans next week.

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[creativeamanda]

I love the Louies--He was my favorite in The Princess and the Frog. I also adore the Mickey!

Isn't Disney shopping so much fun?!?

 

[leshunlenese]

youre getting closer!. i love that mickey plush i saw it online last week. i think i may get it!

 

[lbuzz52]

yeah! your mickey turned out cute!

 

[mrssmith06]

Aww! I love all of the Disney stuff you bought!
I still have SO much on my list of things to buy for our trip! I didn't think about looking at Old Navy for character shirts!! I'll have to do that now

 

[TanzUnited99]

Wow not long to go for you guys!! on having paid off so much of your holiday - bet you can't wait until it is all paid off!

Am loving all the purchases...especially the Tinkerbell detachable wings outfit and the Old Navy shirts!

 

[mtgirl29]

Love all of your Disney purchases!
Kay is wanting me to order her the Tinkerbell shirt with the removable wings, also. I better get on it....the way everyone is getting ready for their trips there might not be any left if I wait much longer....
: Also think your Vinylmation and pins are awesome!

 

[shera]

love all the Disney stuff you got,you got some great deals too.Can you really believe we are in the 70's??Can't wait!!

 

[teachermommy78]

You got great stuff! Your niece is going to be so excited. I just can't wait to see pictures of all her little surprises.

 

[britt_ji]

I love the Louies--He was my favorite in The Princess and the Frog. I also adore the Mickey!

Isn't Disney shopping so much fun?!?

youre getting closer!. i love that mickey plush i saw it online last week. i think i may get it!

yeah! your mickey turned out cute!

I love the Mickey plush It was such a great deal at only 10 dollars!

Wow not long to go for you guys!! on having paid off so much of your holiday - bet you can't wait until it is all paid off!

Am loving all the purchases...especially the Tinkerbell detachable wings outfit and the Old Navy shirts!

Love all of your Disney purchases!
Kay is wanting me to order her the Tinkerbell shirt with the removable wings, also. I better get on it....the way everyone is getting ready for their trips there might not be any left if I wait much longer....
: Also think your Vinylmation and pins are awesome!

love all the Disney stuff you got,you got some great deals too.Can you really believe we are in the 70's??Can't wait!!

You got great stuff! Your niece is going to be so excited. I just can't wait to see pictures of all her little surprises.

Aww! I love all of the Disney stuff you bought!
I still have SO much on my list of things to buy for our trip! I didn't think about looking at Old Navy for character shirts!! I'll have to do that now

Old Navy has some great character shirts. I found some on another PTR and had to look for myself

Thanks everyone! I am having so much fun doing my Disney shopping! Maybe too much...
I will be posting more purchases later today.

I'm also really excited about showing my Niece all of the goodies! We all did a video chat this past weekend and she asked my parents if they would take her to Disney World...my Mom told her "maybe next year" She's going to flip when she gets the news in May!

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[britt_ji]

We are officially in the 60's now!

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Since my last post, we've made more purchases.
So, I will post the rest in this update...
As well as some invitations my Middle Brother made.


Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty:



Middle Brother ordered these from the Disney Store

Minnie Ears headband and personalized Mickey Ears for Niece

Graduation Mickey Ears for me...I was super excited to see these

Mom and I got these items at Wal-Mart

Keychain for Niece's lanyard

Backpack for the parks with two pockets for water bottles...
It also had the perfect front pocket for my planning binder

Tinkerbell pajamas for me

Mickey wallet for me (on sale $3) and sunglasses for Niece

Activity books for Niece...
The color wonder was on sale for $5, the other two were $1

A few ponchos. My Mom wasn't convinced we'd need them...
So, these are just for Me, Sister-In-Law, Niece, and Middle Brother.
I will probably get three more. Am I just being over-prepared?

Went to Target for something else, but couldn't resist these items...

All of these were found in the front of the store where the cheap little items are sold
Each cost $1...the book was $1.25

Two dry erase boards

Card games (Old Maid and Go Fish)

Socks with Aurora and Cinderella on front

Pens with ropes attached to the caps

Planning book for WDW. I haven't gotten any other ones, but couldn't resist this deal

Invitations:

My Middle Brother started working on the planning binder, etc.
Here are two of the invitations he has created thus far.

This is for Niece's BBB appointment

This is for our dinner at Akershus
It was the first draft, so there are typos...
I don't have the final draft on my laptop, so I will post this one

That is all for now!
Thank you for reading


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[mrssmith06]

Great stuff!!!
I've been thinking of making invites for the kids too. I'll have to see what I can come up with

 

[leshunlenese]

Awwww! i need some graduation ears!!!!! those r cute!! I for one am always finding disney stuff at target so i totally get going in there for one thing and getting something else

 

[Corrine 1973]

I just love the invites. Tell your brother his very talented and creative.

I wish I could be there when your niece learns she is going to WDW. Make sure to have that camera ready, it will be a memory that will last life time.