Sometimes the Best Plan is to Forget the Plan!!

[princess_momma]

Did you ever see the episode of Step By Step when their friend goes for the Guiness world record at Disney World? He rides every attraction and eats and drinks at every restaurant and food cart. Go for it, Kimmy!

In one trip?!?! That's amazing...I think I'll try it, just spread out over multiple trips!

I'm so inspired now!

Kimmy, I'm so happy that next year is a certain...and on Seaworld!!! I have not been since '85 everytime we go I try to fit it in and the last two trips it just did not work out?!? so we are def adding it this coming year as I know Ashton will love it and Danny and the older kids will love the two thrill rides or is it three?!? I think it is three...

Ashton loved IOA/US...Dr. Seuss was his favorite!!! he enjoyed Jaws we missed Barney and he loved ET... but, I don't really do thrill rides the good news is the baby swap area is better there than disney's one of the only thing that they have that is better!!

Thanks!! I'm glad that you have for sure added it!! That's so awesome!! When I was little, I wanted to be a killer whale trainer, so its really special for me!! I'm sure Landon will love it as well! He adores animals!!

Maybe I will have to reconsider IOA/US too...you guys are just going to have to make me keep adding days to this trip! (But I"m secretly okay with that. )

I'm excited for you! You'll love the end of the year - so festive and the weather and crowds are perfect. Landon will get a thrill out of it all.

As for your ADRs. Wow! You're gonna need to pack a second stomach! Just kidding, of course, but that's a long wish list.

Tony's wasn't my favorite, to be honest, but maybe we were just there on a bad night or something because I wasn't impressed at all. I wanted to do the Prime Time Cafe' too b/C I hear the waiters and waitresses are so funny and interactive. I think you guys would love that a whole lot better than Sci Fi. But you should definitely try Sci Fi again to get the experience in since you didn't get the whole feel of it last time. With little ones, that one's a bit harder, I think b/c I haven't had a good experience there yet!

I can't wait to go during that time of year!! It'll be so magical!!

I just love to eat, and I eat until I'm full. My parents joke that I always leave 2 bites on my plate. But that's how I do deluxe, I just don't finish!

I have heard that Tony's is alright at best...oh well. My mom really, really wants to. She still talks about how she missed it. She loves Italian food and Lady and the Tramp. We just need to get it out of her system!! I can't wait for Primetime, I'm getting more excited for it all the time! Sometime in the future, I am definitely returning to Sci-Fi!

Oh, and Sea World sounds awesome, too! I've always wanted to go there, but haven't made it yet. I can't wait to read your TR from that trip.

Oh I hope you get to go sometime! I've only been to the one in San Diego!

Hi! I just wanted to stop by and share some of Lizzie's birthday party pics! We had to do it this weekend because my husband has to work next weekend. We are looking forward to seeing Landon's!!

Oh my goodness, those pictures are so cute!! How does she like her presents? She looks so HAPPY!!! We will definitely have to try to go to the world at the same time sometime in the future, because I bet Lizzie and Landon would have so much fun together! I can't wait to show you guys pictures!!

What a cute name for a kitten! The kids named our cats: To Too (they did clarify that spelling) and AC/DC. Yup!

Hooray for Sea World! We really enjoyed it...you will have so much fun.

And going for Christmas decorations! Woo Hoo! I can't wait to see all your pictures....I'm so excited!

How funny. Your kids are so cute! My brother and I gave our animals semi-normal names (Gizmo and Simba). Pretty much all the rest my mom has named and they've been more random--Skittles, Sparkles, Jingles, etc.

I can't wait for Christmas and Sea World decorations!! It seems so far away though!

Haha--yeah, I know! I get so excited about food too!!! I had my ADRs picked before I even had our rides picked out! Well that guy is a dummy. Girls liking salad instead of real food is WAY over-rated!

Kona wasn't exotic at all. It was just REALLY yummy! Michael's steak was fantastic, and so was my chicken. The desserts were fabulous too. All of it was just really, really good!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets excited over food!! I can waste so much time just looking over the menus!!

I'm glad to hear it wasn't exotic!! I will have to squeeze it in!

We named our cat Belle, after Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She was so mean when we brought her home, I was rethinking the name, LOL! But she's grown up a lot and has become the sweetest cat ever!

How cute!! That's my favorite Disney movie!! I'm glad she's going up to be sweet! Our cat is pretty rambunctious!!

 

[mIcKeY_mOmMy]

Additonally, my parents and I have also been discussing Disney World, so its pretty certain we're going next year!

We're planning on pretty much the same game plan...1 day in MK and DHS, half days in AK and Epcot (only Future World ), plus a day off, with MVMCP on our last night! We're also going to throw in a Sea World day this time!!

Yay! I'm excited for you guys! My parents said that after dec they're not going back for awhile . Oh well doesn't mean I can't take Logan myself. After reading your TR I really want to take him to MNSSHP. We'll see how he does at MVMCP first though lol.

 

[PigletsMommy]

Oh my goodness, those pictures are so cute!! How does she like her presents? She looks so HAPPY!!! We will definitely have to try to go to the world at the same time sometime in the future, because I bet Lizzie and Landon would have so much fun together! I can't wait to show you guys pictures!!

She did really good during the party. I made sure to keep it short and simple (I've seen a few melt downs at previous 1st bday). 2 hours tops & she was ready for everyone to leave. I did a Minnie Mouse theme with a few other Disney stuff thrown in. I made cupcakes and set them in the shape of Minnie's bow. It turned out really cute!

It amazes me how much she is really turning into a little girl. We got her a baby Aurora and my mom got her a cabbage patch doll. When she opened them she gave them kisses and giggled. It was so cute. I was nervous about that princess riding toy we got her. Her balance is still a little off and she is no where near walking yet but she did really good on it. I almost got her a cozy coupe car but I'm glad we got that one. She absolutely loves to sit on it and I just push her around our apartment.

The only problem we had with gifts is that there were a few older kids there (abt 7 yr old) who wanted to 'help'. Luckily my BFF got real creative taking pictures and was still able to get some good shots. Just make sure you have multiple people taking pictures!

When are you having Landon's party?

I am bummed today. We are suppose to be in WDW at Epcot today celebrating our anniversary. I had prepurchased tickets for MNSSHP for last night and they sat in my bedroom drawer I had to cancel that trip because of some dentist expenses I hadnt expected...it stole all my disney money

I'm going back in February Hoping for a short trip next October, like maybe 3 days. Then our big grand gathering family trip in 2011. Planning more trips is the only thing that keeps me sane! Now if only I could win the lottery or move to Florida...

 

[princess_momma]

Yay! I'm excited for you guys! My parents said that after dec they're not going back for awhile . Oh well doesn't mean I can't take Logan myself. After reading your TR I really want to take him to MNSSHP. We'll see how he does at MVMCP first though lol.

Oh no!! You must go back!! I didn't think we would be going back for a while, but my parents keep telling me how much they miss it!! Hopefully you get to go back sooner, even if it is just you and Logan!! MNSSHP is GREAT!! Landon fell asleep during Hallowishes and was out the rest of the night...he was good though!! Just depends on the kid!! I can't wait to hear how you like MVMCP! I've very excited about that!

She did really good during the party. I made sure to keep it short and simple (I've seen a few melt downs at previous 1st bday). 2 hours tops & she was ready for everyone to leave. I did a Minnie Mouse theme with a few other Disney stuff thrown in. I made cupcakes and set them in the shape of Minnie's bow. It turned out really cute!

It amazes me how much she is really turning into a little girl. We got her a baby Aurora and my mom got her a cabbage patch doll. When she opened them she gave them kisses and giggled. It was so cute. I was nervous about that princess riding toy we got her. Her balance is still a little off and she is no where near walking yet but she did really good on it. I almost got her a cozy coupe car but I'm glad we got that one. She absolutely loves to sit on it and I just push her around our apartment.

The only problem we had with gifts is that there were a few older kids there (abt 7 yr old) who wanted to 'help'. Luckily my BFF got real creative taking pictures and was still able to get some good shots. Just make sure you have multiple people taking pictures!

When are you having Landon's party?

I am bummed today. We are suppose to be in WDW at Epcot today celebrating our anniversary. I had prepurchased tickets for MNSSHP for last night and they sat in my bedroom drawer I had to cancel that trip because of some dentist expenses I hadnt expected...it stole all my disney money

I'm going back in February Hoping for a short trip next October, like maybe 3 days. Then our big grand gathering family trip in 2011. Planning more trips is the only thing that keeps me sane! Now if only I could win the lottery or move to Florida...

Lizzie's party sounds so fun! I definitely plan on doing something low-key! I wouldn't want any melt-downs either! We're not really even doing a theme. I'm just having a couple people stop by, but we're just doing cake and presents! It's going to be November 6th, which is a Friday night, so that works out well!

How fun that she is such a little girl! I bet Landon would love her!! I love seeing how much of a little boy he is. He loves cars and sports and girls. It's so cute. I'm glad to hear Lizzie did good on the riding toy! My parents were thinking about getting Landon one for his birthday or Christmas! That was such a cute one she got!! I absolutely LOVE having a little boy, but I'll have to live vicariously through you for little girl stuff...I really love all the princess-y, girly stuff!

I definitely plan on having multiple cameras there!! Feel free to post more pics of Lizzie's party, I'd love to see them!!

oh and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Sorry you're not in Epcot. I hope you're doing something special. That's really sad. What dental expenses do you have? I need my wisdom teeth out and my insurance only covers like $300, when it costs about $1500. Right now I'm just suffering through. My teeth hurt a lot and its even moved my bottom teeth around! I hate it.

I'm so glad you are going twice next year though, even if they aren't the longest trips! I can't wait to hear all about it! Of course, I'm all for moving to Florida too! Let's go!! Then we could go to the World ALL the time and Lizzie and Landon can have lots of playdates!

 

[tinkgurl]

Just wanted to stop by and say hi!

 

[princess_momma]

Just wanted to stop by and say hi!

Hi!! I hope you're having a good week!

I promise a real post soon!! I've just been trying to get all organzied and unpacked after my move!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Hi!! I hope you're having a good week!

I promise a real post soon!! I've just been trying to get all organzied and unpacked after my move!!

I am..just glad to get my ADR's all done yesterday with that whole fiasco!

Hope your week is going good.

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Hey, Kimmy! So, how did the move go? Is landon adjusting okay???

 

[Charlefours]

Additonally, my parents and I have also been discussing Disney World, so its pretty certain we're going next year!

We're planning on pretty much the same game plan...1 day in MK and DHS, half days in AK and Epcot (only Future World ), plus a day off, with MVMCP on our last night! We're also going to throw in a Sea World day this time!!

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Yay for knowing you are going back!! Are you shooting for November or December so you can make MVMCP? I would love to visit Disney for the holiday decorations.

 

[princess_momma]

I am..just glad to get my ADR's all done yesterday with that whole fiasco!

Hope your week is going good.

I didn't even realize you had a ptr yet! I feel so dumb! I'm headed over there right now!

Hey, Kimmy! So, how did the move go? Is landon adjusting okay???

The move went great. I still have some unpacking to do. Landon is LOVING the new apartment. He's doing so great. He really likes having all the extra space to wander around.

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Yay for knowing you are going back!! Are you shooting for November or December so you can make MVMCP? I would love to visit Disney for the holiday decorations.

Looks like we're going in December!! Probably sometime during the 2nd week then! I'm so excited!! It's going to be so insanely magical!

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

I'm glad the move went so well and that Landon is loving his new space. For some reason, I thought you were moving back in with your parents, though! I may have missed something somewhere, though.

 

[princess_momma]

I'm glad the move went so well and that Landon is loving his new space. For some reason, I thought you were moving back in with your parents, though! I may have missed something somewhere, though.

No, you are right!! We did move back in with our parents!! The apartment is just seriously HUGE!! I'm not sure on square footage for any of it, but before, Landon and I had a 2room apartment, and each of our rooms were pretty tiny. There was hardly any room to move with our stuff in our rooms. The kitchen was itty bitty and the living room was small too.

Now, my room is bigger than mine and Landon's old rooms combined! Landon's room is pretty big too. I even have a door going out to a balcony that is also attached to the HUGE living room. Landon has his own private porch! (that I'm sure he'll get a lot of use out of ) Before, we could barely fit of all our clothes in our closets, but now we each have room to spare!!

My parents room is huge too. I'm pretty sure their bathroom is as big as my old bedroom! It's massive. They have a fireplace in their room too, plus there's one in the living room!

I also have my own ginormous bathroom attached to my room, that has all these really nice built in shelves, and there's even another bathroom by Landon's room (but not attached). Every room also has many huge windows, and I really love all the natural light!

I will have to take pictures and show you!! It's very nice!! Landon loves living with my parents and visa versa. Landon will sit on my dad's lap and watch football with him. Its so cute. He has so much fun with all of us. He has a really special bond with his grandparents and its nice because before I would always call them a bazillion times a night to tell them whatever cute thing Landon was doing and now they are there! It's really just great!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Don't feel dumb girl!

 

[princess_momma]

Don't feel dumb girl!

Can I at least feel bad? I can't believe its been up for nearly 2 weeks!! Oh man...well I was over there now!!

Hope you are having a good week!! Can't wait to exchange Halloween pics of our little men!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Can I at least feel bad? I can't believe its been up for nearly 2 weeks!! Oh man...well I was over there now!!

Hope you are having a good week!! Can't wait to exchange Halloween pics of our little men!!

I did comment back already!

I hope Halloween has some nice weather. Can't wait to show you pics of my man and can't wait to see pics of yours!

 

[princess_momma]

I did comment back already!

I hope Halloween has some nice weather. Can't wait to show you pics of my man and can't wait to see pics of yours!

I hope so too!! We got over a half a foot of snow last night and they are expecting 14 to 18 inches total!! Its still snowing like crazy now!! But I checked our weather and its supposed to be in the 50's this weekend, so hopefully we're okay!!

The pictures will be so great!

 

[PigletsMommy]

OMG I cant believe all that snow you have! I hated snow when I lived in MI. The weather is much better here in TN. It only gets cold for about 6 weeks (like below 50).

Nothing much for our anniversary. We are sending Lizzie to her Granny and Papa and then going out to dinner. Boring old married folk.

You can live vicariously thru Lizzie & I will live vicariously thru Landon. Lizzie is pretty equal on play things...she is just now getting 'girly'. I babysit during the day for a little boy so she likes to play with the cars & blocks etc...just now getting into dolls. I taught her the 'princess' wave...its hilarious. Yesterday she learned how to pull a blanket over her head and 'hide'. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen.

Your new place sounds incredible! I thought our apartment was big but yours sound huge! Good that Landon has lots of room to roam now!

 

[princess_momma]

OMG I cant believe all that snow you have! I hated snow when I lived in MI. The weather is much better here in TN. It only gets cold for about 6 weeks (like below 50).

Nothing much for our anniversary. We are sending Lizzie to her Granny and Papa and then going out to dinner. Boring old married folk.

You can live vicariously thru Lizzie & I will live vicariously thru Landon. Lizzie is pretty equal on play things...she is just now getting 'girly'. I babysit during the day for a little boy so she likes to play with the cars & blocks etc...just now getting into dolls. I taught her the 'princess' wave...its hilarious. Yesterday she learned how to pull a blanket over her head and 'hide'. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen.

Your new place sounds incredible! I thought our apartment was big but yours sound huge! Good that Landon has lots of room to roam now!

I can't believe all the snow either. I'm sitting at my desk at work and they have already plowed out in front of our store TWICE today and there is another at least 3 or 4 inches down again. And I've only been here 5 hours. That's a lot of snow!!

I think you're anniversary dinner sounds fun!! Sometimes I think things that sound the most "boring" can be the most fun. It's the little things in life Enjoy it!!

The princess wave sounds SO cute!! I've taught Landon how to blow kisses. He just sticks his arm out and makes a smacking noise. It's so cute. Now he'll make his kissing noise on his own sometimes and its just SO sweet. That's so cute that she just learned how to play peek-a-boo herself with her blanket. Landon has been doing that for a while, but its his FAVORITE game. He's absolutely obsessed with it and thinks its hilarious. Sometimes he'll even hide between a door and peek out at me. It just melts my heart!

Are you able to record this stuff on video? I rarely am and it makes me sad. Landon always freezes up when she sees the camera and/or comes and tries to grab it! Its frustrating.

Our apartment is pretty big! I really love it! I'll definitely post some pics to show you guys!!

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

No, you are right!! We did move back in with our parents!! The apartment is just seriously HUGE!! I'm not sure on square footage for any of it, but before, Landon and I had a 2room apartment, and each of our rooms were pretty tiny. There was hardly any room to move with our stuff in our rooms. The kitchen was itty bitty and the living room was small too.

Now, my room is bigger than mine and Landon's old rooms combined! Landon's room is pretty big too. I even have a door going out to a balcony that is also attached to the HUGE living room. Landon has his own private porch! (that I'm sure he'll get a lot of use out of ) Before, we could barely fit of all our clothes in our closets, but now we each have room to spare!!

My parents room is huge too. I'm pretty sure their bathroom is as big as my old bedroom! It's massive. They have a fireplace in their room too, plus there's one in the living room!

I also have my own ginormous bathroom attached to my room, that has all these really nice built in shelves, and there's even another bathroom by Landon's room (but not attached). Every room also has many huge windows, and I really love all the natural light!

I will have to take pictures and show you!! It's very nice!! Landon loves living with my parents and visa versa. Landon will sit on my dad's lap and watch football with him. Its so cute. He has so much fun with all of us. He has a really special bond with his grandparents and its nice because before I would always call them a bazillion times a night to tell them whatever cute thing Landon was doing and now they are there! It's really just great!!

Wow! That sounds so lovely. I do hope you'll post some pictures for us.

It is so nice that Landon is growing a special bond with his grandparents. It will mean so much to you and him both.

 

[Bridora]

Your apartment sounds so nice! We want pictures!! And don't forget to put some pictures of the snow up while you're at it!

What does Landon think of the snow?