Summer & Steven's Fairytale Wedding TR, 20th Aug SBP Baby Pics!!!

[Goldeelox9]

Now I want to try Jiko for out honeymoon! Welcome Back!

 

[angel*lady]

WELCOME BACK, SUMMER!!!!

Sorry you are having to go to court about the other dress! Good grief!! I know how you feel juggling so many things right now. I am still living a crazy life with work, school, kids, church ... I keep telling myself that I can do this! It is only for another year and half - I should be done in May 2009. In the meantime, I'd better get off the computer and back to the books. I have 2 papers and a presentation to prepare this weekend.

Sorry to hear you are sick and I hope you are feeling better soon! Looking forward to the next installment!

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

Glad to see you back!!! Sorry that things have been crazy lately. I can't believe you are having to go to court over your first dress - that is NUTS!! Jiko will be a must do for us next time. We were suppose to stay at AKL too, but got an upgrade to Poly...I think we were really happy with our change too, but DH really wants to stay there next. Poly was dark woods and low lighting too just fyi.

Hope you feel better and can't wait to hear happens next!!!

 

[disneydreamgirl05]

Yay!! Glad your back!! We all missed you! Jiko's sounds so good! I think I'm going to have to try it next time I go down to Disney

And of course you have to leave us in suspense!!

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

MistressOfAllEvil - You willl LOVE Jiko, you are right when you say that hardly anyone picks Jiko for their wedding reception, I wonder why? It really is a beautiful restaurant, the ambience is wonderful, very romantic, it is a nice and intimate restaurant and the food is to die for. This will definitely be on my list of restaurants to visit again when we go back. I can't beleive you are so close to going, you must be so excited And congrats on the weight loss, you go girl

meryll83 - The filet at California Grill was wonderful too, but I will have to say that I thought the one at Jiko was slightly better, maybe it was the mac and cheese? Anyway California Grill is later! Suspense...me?

Kirsteen - I will have to grab some time to read your TR, I glanced at it yeaterday and saw your pics of The GF, it looks like you had a wonderful time. My trip at GF is coming up next, talk about pixie dust...

zalansky - Thank you. I think make up is right up my street as you say. I adore make up and I have often given friends make overs and I have been involved with make up now for years. I am always experimenting with different looks. If I could make a living out of doing make up, I would be pretty happy. I would love to go freelance if possible. Stay tuned...

Hayley - How are you doing girl? I visited your TR recently but I noticed you haven't managed to update lately, things must be hectic!
Feel free to pass on my email address to the girl that is thinking of moving to Canada, if I can be of any help I will.
Well studying make up I have always wanted to do, but never really considered it as a career. After my own wedding and seeing what those girls can earn and thinking that I could have done my own make up better, well it seems like an obvious choice. I would LOVE to come and do your make up when you get married, hey, I'm getting books already Apparently I can drive to Orlando in 48 hrs from Toronto...

Goldeelox9 - Definitely try Jiko on your honeymoon, you will not be disappointed, it was one of oour favorites!

angel*lady - Thanks for coming back, I hated leaving you all for so long, I am hoping to get another instalment up within the next couple of days. I am feeling a bit better now so I am back to work tomorrow.
Your life seems pretty hectic too, don't you just hate it when everything needs to be done at once. I can't wait for a break to be honest! I need Disney more now than ever!!!
Good luck on your papers and presentation, hope it goes well

MUDisneyCouple - I think you will love The Poly, we visited when we went to Kona and I thought it looked beautiful, then again I love the tropics. I would easily stay at The Poly next time, I loved Kona!!! You must go to Jiko, I am telling everyone!

disneydreamgirl05 - Yes, I am back, I love doing my TR and considering I married in August, I think it's about time that I finished this baby! Jiko will always be on my list in the future, I can't say enough good things about it.

 

[blondie7]

Welcome back Summer.

Jiko sounds like a great restaurant. I am going to have to try it one of these trips. I can't wait to hear more about your trip. Wow I can't believe you are coming to Canada so soon. If I can doing anything to help answer questions etc let me know. Remember you already have a friend in Ontario. Oh and by the way forget driving to Orlando in 48 hours. It only takes 24 straight through but even better you can be there in 2.5 hours from Buffalo for less then it costs in gas to drive. I flew down in Dec for $79 US taxes included. I can give you all those tips once you get here. Congrats on the career change. i think you will be great at it. Plus with all the movie sets moving North I hope you will have an easy time getting a job. Good Luck and again if I can help let me know.
Your Canadian Friend
Debbie

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Debbie - Thank you so much for being so kind. To be completely honest I would love any info you can give me at all. The Academy is on St Nicholas Street in Toronto, intersection of Bloor and Yonge Street and I am trying to figure out which sort of areas I should be looking at for renting an apartment. I originally looked at North York are but that was when I intended to go to Seneca College. Which area do you live in? I am getting so excited now about the move. I really need a change and I am hoping that I can settle in Ontario permanently, I just have to hope I get a job after I qualify.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

We walked Mom back to her room, by now we were all pretty tired but our day had been great and although I was sad to see mom go, I was also excited to begin the new leg of our honeymoon. It would be wonderful for Steven and I to be alone for the next 2 weeks.

Tomorrow we moved on to The Grand Floridian and I was ecstatic at the prospect of staying somewhere so posh, I knew we would likely never again stay here so I intended to take full advantage of all it had to offer, especially the monorail!

We both went into mom's room and made sure that she had all her stuff packed and organized for the next day. She had to be out at the coach pick up point for 11.00am and I was wanting to make sure that she didn't need to rush in the morning.

All of a sudden the mood changed. Mom had been happy all day, in fact, she had been in the best mood ever and now she seemed snappy and upset. Any question I asked was greeted with sighs or one word answers.

I explained what would be happening in the morning and I told her that although we would have easily came with her to the airport, we couldn't. The coach transfer that she had was for her only and I had no idea that the airport was so far, otherwise we could have caught a cab to see her off at the airport.

She started to cry and shout at me and said that she always thought that we would be coming to the airport to see her off and this annoyed me as I had always told her that we wouldn't be doing this. Her flight wasn't until 4.30pm and we had to check in to The GF, plus it would cost us a fortune in cab fares.

I hated seeing her upset but I became increasingly annoyed that she was snapping like this on her last day here. I had tried throughout our whole vacation to give her what she wanted and believe me we had some trying times throughout the week, but I had managed and I think I had managed well.

I explained to her again why it wasn't possible and she said that she didn't think it was very fair of me to let her go alone. I told her that she always knew that she would have to fly back on her own and there was no way around that.

At this point she said she had wished that she had stayed for the 3 weeks Although I love my mom loads and we get on so well at home, spending so much time with her was draining. I loved that she came ot my wedding and I loved that she spent a week with us, but to be honest Steven and I needed the next 2 weeks alone. I thought it was only right that we spend most of our honeymoon, just the two of us. She said that she felt she was only getting into it now, and she wanted to visit all the parks now, and that a week just wasn't long enough.

I pointed out to mom that the plan had always been that she stayed a week and Steven and I spent the remaining two weeks on our own but I hated that I sounded so selfish, yet I felt I was justified for feeling this way. I mean this wan't just any holiday, IT WAS OUR HONEYMOON!!!

I didn't want to leave things on bad terms with my mom, but she seemed determined to act this way and no matter what I said, or Steven said for that matter, made any difference.

I told her that we had all had a wonderful time together, I was so grateful that she had came, and it was unfortunate that she only seemed to be 'getting into it' now. I had tried my best to plan out our week so she could see as much as possible, but often she was the one that had declined to do things, including eating at restaurants and going to parks.

I told her there was always next time, that she shouldn't see this time at WDW as her last time here. In fact I hoped that one Christmas we could come back, all three of us! And now that I have had time to think about this, it's a great idea. I would love to do this as a Christmas gift to her one day.

We said our goodnights, and mom said she was going straight to bed. Steven and I had to pack for the move tomorrow and I just hoped that she would be in better spirits in the morning.

On the way up to our room, Steven said that it was only just ocurring to her that this was her holiday over and she was probably kicking herself for not seeing or doing as much as she had set out to do, so she was taking it out on me. I really wish she had realized that time flies here and I told her time and time again to take full advantage of being here, in hindsight she probably sees that now.

We packed away our belongings and cuddled up together and spoke of happier thoughts, I am sure she would feel better in the morning, I would make sure of it. Tinkerbell had left us briefly but I am sure she would find us again, who knew she would remain with us at The Grand Floridian all week and it would rain pixie dust as we arrived...

 

[meryll83]

Oooooh pixie dust ahead!

I'm sure your Mom will now look forward to another visit to the world, and it's just a shame it took her a while to get into the swing of things.

 

[Kirsteen]

Oooh more please. I'm sure your Mom will have learned from her mistake and will make the most of her next trip to the mouse Kxxx

 

[B2B-2008]

Summer I'm sorry your mum got upset but I think that staying for a week was the best thing for the both of you. We are having the problem that we have all my family with us for the whole two weeks and we don't think we will have any time alone. They even want to join us on all the ADRs we are going to book. I can see us having to accidently loose our families in the parks to get some time alone.

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

Ah...we've been there with my mom before. The last minute "fight" which is all about her just feeling left out for the rest of the trip. I can understand where my mom is coming from at times like this, but geesh it does make you feel like a heel, eh? Hopefully, you all will be able to go again. Steven is a trooper (much like my DH) for going along with my mom going on vacations with us - God love 'em!

Can't wait to hear about the pixie dust!!!!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Summer back. I was beginning to have Summer wedding/honeymoon withdrawals. Jiko is definately on my list of places to eat when we go next year. I'll have to see what is on the kids menu. Would you say it would be ok to bring kids there? AKL looks beautiful but I can see from the pictures that it would be dark. That was nice that the waiter brought you a card for your honeymoon. I'm not a drinker too so I'm glad soda is on the DDP. Those desserts sounded great. That would be hard to choose for me. So funny about how you eat, one thing at a time. I'm the same way and no food can touch each other also. My DH makes fun of me for eating that way and my kids are the same as me. That's too bad that your mom was snapping at you and Steven but you have every right to be alone with your new hubby on yourt honeymoon. You guys need that time together and like you said you all can go back for Christmas one year.

On the way up to our room, Steven said that it was only just ocurring to her that this was her holiday over and she was probably kicking herself for not seeing or doing as much as she had set out to do, so she was taking it out on me.

I totally agree with him.

We packed away our belongings and cuddled up together and spoke of happier thoughts, I am sure she would feel better in the morning, I would make sure of it. Tinkerbell had left us briefly but I am sure she would find us again, who knew she would remain with us at The Grand Floridian all week and it would rain pixie dust as we arrived...

Don't you love to cuddle at night. I hope Tinkerbell has a lot of pixie dust up her sleeves for you guys. Can't wait for more.

PS Sorry the lady is taking you to court for the wedding dress, she was wrong. Also congrats on the career change. If I wasn't married already I would hire you for my wedding for my make-up. I don't know how to do my make-up. I just wear a base, blush, eyeliner and mascara. I love the way you do your eyes. I couldn't put on eyeshadow to save my life.

Laura

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Welcome back! I love your updates.

I'm so glad you enjoyed Jiko! It is my absolute favorite resturant and is always a first night dinner tradition for us. The AKL is so beautiful as well.

I can totally see you as a makeup artist! Good luck with your moving plans and classes.

I'm sorrry you had a rough last night with your mom; it's always hard to leave when there is just so much to do! But you and Steven totally deserved a honeymoon for the two of you.

I can't wait to hear about GF and your pixie dusted days!

 

[WVTinkGrl]

ok. i just read your whole tr and it took me the whole day and i absolutely love it! you are doing such a great job. i can't wait to read more

 

[Missy H]

Good to see you back Summer!
Can't wait to read about more pixie dust!

 

[rebecca06261]

Geez Summer! We want pixie dust!!! I know you're busy & all but you have fans waiting!!!

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Hi ladies

So sorry I have been away again, but I haven't been feeling the best lately. I do promise that I will have some long pixie dust filled sections coming up before the weekend though!

I have my Court case tommorow, remember that stupid wedding dress fiasco, well it's finally arrived and one of us is going down It better be her. I know I'm in the right but it still doesn't feel great to have to go to Court to prove it. So wish me luck girls all pixie dust will be appreciated!

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

Best of luck tomorrow! Let us know how it goes...we're cheering for you

 

[DisneyFairy19]

Good Luck Summer... Pixie Dust for you