I was thinking of you this morning on my way to the gym....it's -40 and I thought "I wonder how hot it is in Kuwait right now"
Girl, I'm so with you on changing ADR's....Jasmine's reaction is usually "of course you changed something....OCD mother!!!! Gotta love her!!
I have a confession to make...Jasmine is usually the one that reminds me to take the pictures before we start eating.
Hope you're doing well...how many days til you leave ??
I haven't been this excited for a trip in a while!
I thought I would do a real life update....I hope you don't mind! As you know Jasmine turned 18 on October 30 and 18 is the legal drinking age here so she would be clubbing it with her friends on this fine evening. I insisted a few of her close friends go for dinner at our local steakhouse first and I thought I would share some pictures with you!
My baby girl with her first legal drink....a strawberry daiquiri.
From left to right is her best friend Michelle, her friend Sara and Jasmine
Me and Carrie-Lynn....Carrie-Lynn would be keeping an eye on them all at the club....she is such a sweetie, but at the last minute she decided she wanted me to drop them all off because she felt she might want to have a couple of drinks....so drop them off is what I would do....we've had a few very tragic accidents in the last 2 weeks where far too many young people have been killed....I'll pick them up whenever wherever they are!
The waiter brought her out Billy Miner Pie....it's oreo cookie crust, mocha ice cream with toasted almonds and caramel and hot fudge...it's heavenly!
Two of my closest friends....Diane and I met in 1988 when we both joined the bank...and have been together ever since. Her hubby Dave insisted since they were there when Jasmine was born, that he needed to be there to buy her first drink....love them
The waiter then brought this out....in the middle of this concoction is a shot of Bailey's.....
Jasmine isn't exactly a drinker...she just couldn't bring herself to have this shot
Still attempting....not going so well
Yup, just can't do it
Carrie-Lynn decided to buy her one she thought she could do....nope, Carrie-Lynn had to drink it....guess I don't have to worry that she'll come home drunk this evening
We settled up the bill and headed back to our place so the kids could get into their costumes and hit the club. This is Jasmine and her friend Jaryd...he literally put this costume together in 5 minutes....oh to be that talented. Jasmine's "gypsy" costume will double as a Pirate costume for the cruise in February for Pirates in the Caribbean Night.
Carrie-Lynn applying her fake eyelashes.....
All set and ready to go...... Unfortunately this is all the pictures I have...Carrie took some at the club and they had a fabulous evening...I picked them up at 1am and we headed back to our place for the girls to have a sleepover! They had a great time and they were all very well behaved. I was kept in the loop all night as to how the evening was going...by who you ask.....Jasmine's new boyfriend! Yes....Jasmine has a new boyfriend and I must say we are quite fond of him! He treats her wonderfully....what more can a mother ask? They have been working together since March and I guess one thing led to another and now they're now dating......
They decided on Saturday that it was time to put up the Christmas trees....Saturday they would do ours and Sunday they would go to Jeff's and put there's up!
Yup...that's the goofy side of my girl coming out...she really does make us laugh!
I insisted on at least one nice shot.....
I'm not really sure what she was doing in this one...being goofy again...
Then for some unknown reason...she thought she was one of Charlie's Angels....that poor boy doesn't know what he's in for.....
I hope you enjoyed our real life update and tomorrow evening I will have another trip update up.....have a great evening everyone!!!
We were headed to Epcot today and I was more than excited....why you ask? Because this would be the day that we would be travelling around WS....there is nothing I love more at WDW than wandering WS.
We ate breakfast at the hotel (I have to get better at taking food pics for breakfast and lunch, apparently I only take them at dinner) and wandered out to the buses. We waited maybe 5 minutes on this morning and we were on our way! Couldn't resist a picture of the signs!
We decided we would head straight to Test Track. It was one of the few times on our trips that this ride didn't break down while we were in line or worse yet, while we were on it!!
We decided we would then head to Universe of Energy! When we were on this ride in the summer it broke down and we had to walk off, which I must say was kinda cool! This time we were able to remain on the ride the entire time. I love Ellen DeGeneres, she cracks me up no matter how many times I've been on that ride!
By the time we got off UoE, we decided we would take a leisurely stroll over to WS...it was almost 11am!
I was secretly hoping by the time I snapped this photo that a monorail would be in the picture, but no such luck
Jasmine grabbed the camera from me and told me to get in the picture! She reminded me that it is my favorite place to be so she wanted to get some pictures of me instead of the other way around
They had started to set up for Food and Wine and I said to Jasmine that maybe we would luck in and they would be opened before we left for home!
We didn't luck in for an ADR at Le Cellier on this trip, but Jasmine decided she was going to walk down and see if they had any openings (I knew she was wasting her time) and sure enough the answer was no. She was disappointed because her favorite thing to eat on all property is the cheddar cheese soup. I told her when we go in the summer that I would for sure get an ADR for here!!
The beautiful gardens of Canada...I may be a bit biased considering we're Canadian, but I find these gardens absolutely gorgeous!!
I cannot for the life of me remember where Jasmine stopped to get this strawberry slushie drink, but she was "dying" of thirst! She asked if I wanted one, but I was saving myself for a more adult drink.....
Another shot of Canada before we proceeded to the United Kingdom
There were some street performances going on and we stayed for a few minutes, but Jasmine decided she might want to do a little shopping in the UK.
She bought a really cute pink t-shirt that said I heart UK....you'll see it in future pictures!
A shot of the store before we went in....
I love wandering around the back, you truly feel like you're in the UK!
Passing over the International Gateway headed to France. I was feeling pretty excited right about now....you all know what was waiting for me in France right?
Before I could head to my favorite spot for an adult beverage, Jasmine insisted I get a pic with my two favorite characters!!
We have a picture of this fountain in every trip, but it's usually in the evening, so we decided we would get a picture in the daylight!
After I took that picture of Jasmine a photopass photographer showed up and got one of the both of us...it was perfect timing! Those little magical moments really make the trips special don't they?
Finally I could see my destination.....at this point I was really wishing I could run and jump and click my heels together, but I can't do this and I didn't want to hurt myself trying, but please know that is how happy I was to see the Grey Goose Slushie stand!
Is that not a beautiful sight? They had just opened and the lady that was working was afraid the slushie wasn't slushie enough so she gave me a little to try...tasted just fine to me!! She felt bad so she gave it to me in a big cup...I told her she was my new best friend!
Jasmine was such a doll and said mom, we've got all afternoon so let's just sit on a bench and you can enjoy your GGS....who am I to argue....I thoroughly enjoyed that drink! While sitting on our bench I recognized a fellow Diser and her family were walking by. I introduced ourselves but we didn't get any pictures. It was neat to recognize people you've chatted with on the boards....
After I finished my delicious cocktail, we wandered a little more around WS......
Hey Queen! I am finally all caught up!
I am embarrassed to say, but I actually read here for the 1st time tonite all about Jasmine's 18th birthday, and saw the photos from your special dinner that night. The minute you posted that photo of the delicious Billy Minner Pie I knew exactly where you went - the Keg!
How wonderful that you were able to meet up with Mary and her adorable daughters. They look absolutely smitten with Jas!
Queen - just wondering if Jas has ever given thought to applying to work at the Canadian Pavillion at Epcot through the college program. She would be an absolutely perfect ambassador for our country!
I know I said it before, but I just can't help but to say it again. You and Jas have such a special radiance about you - I just love reading all about your adventures. How lucky Jas is to have a mom who cares about her as much as you do, and how lucky you are to have such a special, marvelous daughter who obviously also thinks the world of her mom. I hope that one day when Katie is all grown up she and I can share some of the very special mom and daughter moments you and Jas seem to experience together - not just on this trip but in everyday life.
Looking forward to hearing all about the rest of your trip!
I said who cares!! Believe it or not it was cold enough this morning here to see my breath! I think it was 36 F! Not as cold as back home but most definitely colder than I ever thought it would be. Not that I'm complaining because I'll be wishing for 36 when it's 130 here this summer!
I'm going to try to stay off the Disney website until it's time to go. Every time I go on there I end up changing my ADRs around. The madness has to stop! I am happy with what we have right now so I think I have settled on all of them. Maybe...
I will remember to take food photos this time! Even though it embarrasses my family! I really appreciate when others do it so I want to return the courtesy.
I leave Kuwait on Feb 27 which will get me in NH by either late on the 28th or early on the 1st. We leave for Disney on the 3rd so that's 45 days!
That french toast ... let me tell you...I dream about it. I love crunch and this was fantastic!!!
They are almost the exact same age!! I do love my ornaments and every year I make it my own personal time there to pick out just the right one for that year. That ornament you bought sounds so beautiful!!!Love your D&B bag - what a lovely birthday present.
Great day at DTD - breakfast looks really good - that bagel / french toast thing looks really good.
Sorry you didn't love you entree at FF. I had scallops there and they were awesome. I do think the wait staff is really nice there. I know they were super nice when Denny and I went there for our anniversary. Really excellent customer service.
What an adorable purse! That was sooo sweet!
I'm glad you reviewed Flying Fish because we were thinking about going there when we go in the Spring but we only have 3 precious days to choose our meals and we must be very choosey! It looked nice but probably not something I'd care for much myself.
I so have to try one of those Bailey shakes- that looked wonderful!
Try to stay warm... best wishes to both you and Jasmine
That would be great....it's always good when you know someone who's "been there done that" it sure helps!!
There is nothing worse than being sick, but being sick in WDW just seems wrong!! So glad it was only a 24 hour bug!! Hey....are you going to be doing a TR????
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I'm back and all caught up
How wonderful of Jasmine and your sister to get you the bag! A Disney Dooney is certainly a must have for all your trips and it is adorable!
I hope this are better for you!!!
we'll see what this summer brings!Side note here.....I just re-read the post about the -40 degrees. How do you guys have school or anything? If our windchill gets to -20 they close the schools. And we all know windchill is what the temp FEELS like, but not what it actually is, so just wondering.......... Oh and my December bill was awful. (really dread the January bill!!) I could buy park tickets for one and a half people for 5 days for what I paid. LOL (see how we rationalize trips over here??
The school buses stop running when it hits a certain wind chill, but the schools are always open. We've lived in this province since 1969 and I don't ever remember the schools closed....blizzards, wind chills, you just truck right on through it!!
Disaster between flights...who did you fly with Air Canada or Westjet?
What an awesome birthday gift! I love the Disney Dooneys. And that pattern is really cute.
Sounds like a great afternoon!
You miss cold weather like ours....wanna trade? Cause I'd be on the next plane out
I have never yet been to Flying Fish but it is on the list for future trips. It does look beautiful in there!
