Sometimes the Best Plan is to Forget the Plan!!

[wigdoutdismom]

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The pictures of you and Landon in front of the castle were great.

I love it when the characters mess with each other like Tigger did to Piglet.

 

[tinkgurl]

Hey! It'll be so fun to bring your little guy!! How old is he? I can't wait to bring mine back! It really is magical to see them! I can't wait to read about your honeymoon trip! I'm such a hopeless romantic!!

Oh thanks!! I forgot to tell you that when I was reading your tr, I saw that your little guy knows how to get through the gate...out to the trampoline, right? It reminded me of my little guy. A few times recently I have seen him on his tippy toes trying to reach the door knob on our front door!! Isn't it crazy how they figure it out?! Lucky for me he can't reach it yet...but oh man, once he does, I'll always have to be on the look out and make sure its bolted!

He'll be 3 in November already!

Haha, you'll have awhile to read about our honeymoon trip. We're waiting until we're both done with school for that.

I can't believe how fast they catch onto something. Be careful doing stuff because he'll learn just by watching you do it a few times. And then....before you know, he'll be repeating everything you say so then you have to be careful of what you say.

 

[Vallie]

kay, love the castle pics. so sweet

and Landon's face meeting the characters is just absolutly priceless!! oh my gosh!

 

[PigletsMommy]

Oh wait until you see the Handy Manny pics!! I think I only have those on PhotoPass so we have to wait until that gets here! They're so cute though!!

And I think it is an age thing, since they don't know that staring is rude yet!! Landon sometimes just fixates on certain people and will not stop staring its so funny! Do you have a ptr?

I bet he loved meeting Handy Manny. I usually dont care much for DHS but this time Playhouse Disney is at the top of my To Do list.

I find that if someone smiles at Lizzie or makes a comment to her thats is when she stares them down. I think they are just learning so much right now & realizing that there is so many different people everywhere. She is just trying to soak up all these new things.

No PTR yet. I will probably start one the beginning of January. My best friend has just joined the DIS so we are going to do a joint one.

How did Landon do on the plane? Lizzie is taking her 1st plane ride in October and I am so nervous. She hates being in a carseat for more than an hour so we cant drive.

 

[princess_momma]

Motherhood IS very rewarding! And hard. But so worth everything we go through.

NO, that many rides by lunch is NOT normal! At least not for the times I've been there. Especially Peter Pan. There's always a long line for that ride. Maybe it was not crowded while you were down there, or getting there so early helped.

I think the time of year that we went helped!! It was so awesome!!

if we can get the kids up in time! LOL

My son is SUCH a morning person. Completely unfortunate on my days off at home (no sleeping in ever!) but great at Disney! We'll see how long it lasts though...

Wasn't your husband able to make it?

I'm not married and Landon's father has never even met him.

Your son is adorable....great start!

Thanks! Glad you're here!

how cute!!!! loving your TR so far it makes me soooooo nostalgic! I am 21 and I really admire your courage at having your son at an early stage in your life. Your such a good mommy to take him to DW :] .

next time you go just feel free to pack me in your bags!!

oh, and by the way....what is the tatoo on your back shoulder? just curious....

cant wait for the next part of your report!!

Aw thanks!! I really do love being a young mom!! Its so rewarding, I can't imagine it any other way!! And he will get to go to Disney LOTS in his life. I'll definitely try to stuff you in my bags next time!!

Oh and my tattoo is of Texas with a rose inside. Above it reads "Until We Meet Again". Its a remembrance tattoo of this guy I was very close to and briefly dated who died in a car accident a couple years ago. He was born and buried in Texas. My son's middle name is actually his. I'll try to find some pictures where you can see it better and post them for you!

I'm joining in!
Love the beginning! Your son is just too cute! Can't wait for your next update!

Thanks! Glad you're here!

What great start to your TR! I LOVE early morning ADR's at CP! There is nothing like walking down an empty Main Street first thing in the morning. It's awesome! Your pictures, and your family, are just beautiful! I can't wait to hear more!

HI!!! Thank you! Main Street is the best in the morning, I agree!!

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Yay!

The pictures of you and Landon in front of the castle were great.

I love it when the characters mess with each other like Tigger did to Piglet.

Oh glad you're here!! Thank you! Landon and I sit and read your tr and dream of our first cruise!!

And characters messing with each other is the best!!

He'll be 3 in November already!

Haha, you'll have awhile to read about our honeymoon trip. We're waiting until we're both done with school for that.

I can't believe how fast they catch onto something. Be careful doing stuff because he'll learn just by watching you do it a few times. And then....before you know, he'll be repeating everything you say so then you have to be careful of what you say.

Aw Landon's birthday is in November too!! He'll just be one and I can't believe it!! And it amazes me how smart the smallest children are. Landon has picked up the remote and pointed it at the tv trying to do something! I've never tried to teach him that! The way they just absorb everything blows my mind!!

And I think its smart that you guys are waiting until you are done with school!! If you don't mind me asking, are you guys thinking of a Disney wedding or just Disney-moon, when that time comes?

What are you studying again? I forget.

kay, love the castle pics. so sweet

and Landon's face meeting the characters is just absolutly priceless!! oh my gosh!

Thanks!! Believe it or not, his faces get better and better as the trip goes by!!

 

[tinkgurl]

IAnd I think its smart that you guys are waiting until you are done with school!! If you don't mind me asking, are you guys thinking of a Disney wedding or just Disney-moon, when that time comes?

What are you studying again? I forget.

I'd love to have a Disney wedding! But, since it'd be impossible for all our families to get down to WDW, maybe I'll just throw in some Hidden Mickey's in places and on top of the cake! But, we'll definately be having our honeymoon at WDW..We're going to stay at the Poly and pretend it's Hawaii.

I'm majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology...this is my last semester of that so in December I'll have my Bachelor's. Then, January I'm starting my Master's in Counselor Education. I want to be the academic advisor that people come to when they need help deciding their classes and major.

Are you in school or working? I'm sure you've mentioned it in your TR but I missed it!

 

[princess_momma]

These pictures were taken on the anniversary of Brandt's death (who the tattoo is for). It was when Landon was only about 3 months old.

 

[princess_momma]

I'd love to have a Disney wedding! But, since it'd be impossible for all our families to get down to WDW, maybe I'll just throw in some Hidden Mickey's in places and on top of the cake! But, we'll definately be having our honeymoon at WDW..We're going to stay at the Poly and pretend it's Hawaii.

I'm majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology...this is my last semester of that so in December I'll have my Bachelor's. Then, January I'm starting my Master's in Counselor Education. I want to be the academic advisor that people come to when they need help deciding their classes and major.

Are you in school or working? I'm sure you've mentioned it in your TR but I missed it!

I'm hoping for a Disney Wedding so bad!! But I don't even have a prince yet...minor detail lol. But hidden Mickey's would be great! There's so much you could do to incorporate Disney!!

Right now I'm just working but I sure could use you as an academic advisor! lol jk! But really, I always go back and forth. My dream dream dream job is to be a wedding planner. There's even a local school here that has a whole hospitality department and you can major in event planning. But I just don't know if that job is too...risky, ya know? My other choice would be teacher which would be great, especially once Landon started school because then we could have most of the same time off and stuff...but I don't know if my heart is fully in that.

What if you bf studying? I like what you are planning on doing! You will have such an impact on people's lives with that!! I bet you'll be fantastic at it!!

 

[tinkgurl]

I'm hoping for a Disney Wedding so bad!! But I don't even have a prince yet...minor detail lol. But hidden Mickey's would be great! There's so much you could do to incorporate Disney!!

Right now I'm just working but I sure could use you as an academic advisor! lol jk! But really, I always go back and forth. My dream dream dream job is to be a wedding planner. There's even a local school here that has a whole hospitality department and you can major in event planning. But I just don't know if that job is too...risky, ya know? My other choice would be teacher which would be great, especially once Landon started school because then we could have most of the same time off and stuff...but I don't know if my heart is fully in that.

What if you bf studying? I like what you are planning on doing! You will have such an impact on people's lives with that!! I bet you'll be fantastic at it!!

I'm sure one day your prince will come..You are definately Snow White with that!

That would be awesome to be a wedding planner! I just don't know how much of a demand there is for that so I agree it could be risky...I wanted to be a teacher too! But then I found this job and love it.

He's majroing in Industrial Tech. Management and a minor in Metals.

 

[princess_momma]

I'm sure one day your prince will come..You are definately Snow White with that!

That would be awesome to be a wedding planner! I just don't know how much of a demand there is for that so I agree it could be risky...I wanted to be a teacher too! But then I found this job and love it.

He's majroing in Industrial Tech. Management and a minor in Metals.

Aw thanks!

And I think I would probably have to be an event planner and not just weddings. Though I do know that these days, a wedding planner can be almost beneficial especially to the people who are on a budget because they can help you still have your dream wedding on a budget and think of creative ways to do that instead of just cutting things because they seem too expensive...if that makes sense. Of course, I could also go and work for a big company and plan all their events from meetings to holiday parties or whatever...but I'm not sure how much that is needed either, at least in this economy. Thats why I think that I should get something "safer" until I do find my Prince Charming and he provides for me and I can have a job that is more of a "hobby", if you know what i mean! (Because of course he'll be rich! HAHA!)

And your guys job sounds so manly!! Is he planning on doing any specific thing with that and is he working and going to school?

 

[tinkgurl]

And your guys job sounds so manly!! Is he planning on doing any specific thing with that and is he working and going to school?

He wants to eventually work somewhere like John Deere. He is working on the weekends when we go back home at the feed mill that my grandpa owns.

 

[princess_momma]

He wants to eventually work somewhere like John Deere. He is working on the weekends when we go back home at the feed mill that my grandpa owns.

Oh that could be fun!! Do you listen to country? "Big Green Tractor" immediately popped into my head when I read that! I love that song!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Hi Kimmy!
We were in the 50's bldg, the 2nd one that week. Love it there, it was my 2nd time at POP and we love it. We did it with our boys in December and this past trip was an all girls trip with my Mom and sister for my Mom's 60th birthday. We had a great time! What a great week weather wise, crowd wise, wasn't it?!!! So far you guys sound like you had a great week!

Love all the castle pics of you and Landon, too cute!!! And I laughed outloud when you said excuse the family ruining your cute pic!!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

ps-- you asked about my TR, I haven't started yet, I can't get back onto my PTR, they closed it while I was away and trying to get that worked out, I will let you know though!!

 

[princess_momma]

Hi Kimmy!
We were in the 50's bldg, the 2nd one that week. Love it there, it was my 2nd time at POP and we love it. We did it with our boys in December and this past trip was an all girls trip with my Mom and sister for my Mom's 60th birthday. We had a great time! What a great week weather wise, crowd wise, wasn't it?!!! So far you guys sound like you had a great week!

Love all the castle pics of you and Landon, too cute!!! And I laughed outloud when you said excuse the family ruining your cute pic!!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!

Oh I love the 50's one!! I absolutely ADORE Pop!! Is Pop awesome at Christmas with their decorations? The week was great and all forms of weather and crowds! I definitely loved it!

And if it had been during the day, I probably wouldn't have excused them, but this was a pre-park opening pic, its supposed to be just us!!

ps-- you asked about my TR, I haven't started yet, I can't get back onto my PTR, they closed it while I was away and trying to get that worked out, I will let you know though!!

Ok thank you!!

 

[princess_momma]

Ok I left off with lunch time. We headed back over to Liberty Square for lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern. My parents didn’t know that my Crystal Palace motives laid in meeting Tigger and mostly getting into the Magic Kingdom early so they filled up and were not very hungry for our pretty early lunch ADR. (11:30ish)

Neither of them got an appetizer, but shared mine. I got the Tavern Fried Cheese.

Its fried cheese, so of course it was good. (And it comes with much more cheese, I just forgot to take a picture earlier!)

Landon was so tired throughout this meal but not fussy at all! Thankfully! You can totally see how tired he is in this picture:

On to entrees, I got the Angus Chuck Cheeseburger with bacon and cheddar.

It was good but huge. I did not come close to finishing it.

Pop Pop got the Tri-Corner sandwich.

He told me it was “interesting” and “different” and when I asked if he liked it, he said yes.

Grammy got the Colony Salad.

She loved it.

A large party with some kids sat next to us. Landon was VERY interested.

Neither of my parents got dessert either but shared some of mine. Ooey Gooey toffee cake! YUM!! Definitely a little slice of heaven!

After lunch, we headed over to Pirates. This was our longest wait of the day and still under 10 minutes. When we were on this ride I did the whole “I don’t believe in George” thing, just for giggles. (You know, the CM who supposedly died while building the attraction and now supposedly haunts it.) And we did, indeed, get stuck. For longer than we had to wait to get on the ride, in the part where they sing “Yo-ho! Yo-ho, a pirate’s life for me!” And we listened to it over and over. Poor Landon was so tired and kept trying to fall asleep and then something would be loud and jolt him back awake. However, I don’t know if I broke the ride with my disbelief in George (LOL!) or if they were already having technical difficulties and that’s why this was our longest wait of the day? Who knows!!

After this, we walked up and down Main Street, mostly in the shops. Landon got a big Tigger stuffed animal that he loves and its cute. I’ll post pics of all the souvenirs at the end!

Then in the area where the flags are, we saw some characters! On one side we saw Daisy, who Grammy didn’t want to see and then we saw Pluto on the other! Unfortunately, all the Pluto pics are on PhotoPass so we’ll have to wait for the cd to get in. When we’re done with Pluto, I see Mary Poppins!! She was kind of off to the side and I think there was only one group in front of us, so we hardly had to wait for her! She was so sweet and whimsical! And Landon’s first face character!! She saw his shirt and asked if he was a pirate and hoped that he was a good pirate!

(Grammy also was the autograph-getter…which she had a fun time doing! It would have been hard for me while trying to hold Landon!)

After this we needed a bathroom break and what not, so we went down to the one by Crystal Palace since that is also where the baby station is for a good place to change Landon. I saw a fountain and needed a picture.

A very kind CM saw us and offered to take our pic. My dad thought he was a wandering Photo Pass person or something because he didn’t offer him our camera at first! LOL

After this…what we did was one of the highlights of the trip!! I treasure what happened next so much! Truly magical! But you’ll have to wait for tomorrow for that!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Very cute pictures again!

Not you've got me wondering.....did the ride break on it's own or did George shut down the ride 'cause you don't believe in him? Hum?

Looking forward to your "hightlight".

 

[ibedancin824]

Great update Landon is so cute!

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Wow! Great update!

I'm amazed at how EMPTY the streets look in your pictures. Totally jealous! When we went in March (spring break), you couldn't move on Main Street.

Glad you got to experience Disney like that. It's really the best way! It was that way our first trip in Nov. 2006, so I have experienced it non-crowded once and it was soooo nice. I definitely recommend it.

Editing to add a pic from DHS in March. I was looking for a crowd picture, but apparantly, I didn't take one last time. Here's the Hat, so it gives you an idea of how many people were around, though.