We have discussed the many differences between WDW and DLR on here before. I need to tell you the most drastic difference I have encountered so far. I just ordered our Bonus Hoppers online. They sent me an Adobe file which I saved to my computer. I then printed out my tickets right here at home! That is a very cool way to get everything done in advance. I wish WDW would go to something like this too.
Wow - that's great! I haven't heard of this - wonder if it's new...
Where are you going to be?
We fly into Springfield, and then we will drive to Willow Springs. I think that's pretty far from St. Louis, isn't it? (At least I hope so, as I looked into flying into St. Louis, and was told it would be too far of a drive to be worth it!)
I love the cranberry one too! I think you look beautiful in it, bra straps and all.
I agree - the cranberry is very flattering!
Good morning everyone. I am off today and am glad because it's going to be 105 with the heat index. YUCK! So I plan on staying in the a/c, except for getting the oil in the van changed and going grocery shopping.
Last night Alyssa had another graduation. This one was at her daycare. It was so cute. I'll try to post a few pictures later.

It's warm and muggy here, but not
quite that hot!
It was part of a contest awhile back to win a 3 year DVC contract. I just checked a button asking for a DVD so Jimmy could see what I am talking about. Dear me, I don't think we can afford it just yet....maybe for my 40th birthday!! Jim got a house for his, I get DVC....seems fair right???
That sounds like a perfect plan to me.
Scot is our guide, too, although we've never actually met him, as he was on one of those "working cruises" when we did our tour.

We actually had Jenna Mazza do our tour, paperwork, etc., at Scot's request, and we really, really liked her. I've often thought about calling and requesting a change permanently to her, since we were so comfortable with her, and she's been there for a long time.
Have fun at your housewarming party!!
Tonight is Daniel's birthday party at a local baseball/batting cage place. I invited his classmates, made cupcakes, & goody bags so we are all set. I am Daniels secret reader today as well so that should be fun.
Going into the 90's today..
Have a great day.
That sounds like a great party, Anne Marie! Keep well-hydrated with the heat!
We will do the DVC tour in August. We can't afford to buy in right now, but I want to do the tour so DH will start to think about it.
I just checked airfare for Dec. and it has come down $50, but that means it is $388 instead of $438 per person. NOT a good deal!
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that it will come down to an acceptable level. I got a DING fare this morning on SW for $67-$70 one-way in August. I am doing everything I can to fight the temptation!
Butch is doing great, thanks for asking! He finally came out of the coma & is talking up a storm. The Dr wanted to keep him in ICU for a couple of days, just to make sure all is well. Hopefully he will be home before long.
Good luck with getting the room finished, sounds like you will be busy!
A friend of mine at work makes killer cinnamon rolls, but I don't have the recipe. That helped you alot didn't it
I am so encouraged to hear this wonderful news on Butch! Prayers are answered every day.
Too funny you used the word smorgasbord...Jake and Andrew call the baseball park a buffet for mosquitoes! They weren't as bad last night, though there were plenty buzzing around. I did wear jeans and was very hot, but it worked well.
Jake did great at his game, and we found out he was picked for the all-star team. I'm so proud of him! It's still ironic, as he's excited, but his feelings wouldn't have been hurt if he hadn't been picked, whereas Andrew's heart is broken since he didn't get picked.
Yay for no more mosquito bites! I still have an outdoor event tomorrow, and am already scared about how many bites I'll come home with, even if I'm using Off. They just love me (and I know it's not because I'm sweet

).
Congrats to Jake!

to Andrew.
Where is their tournament tomorrow? Jonathan is actually going to be taking pics of a team playing a tournament in Sanger tomorrow. I imagine that's probably too far to be the same tourney.
You all had great ideas, but I love this one. I'll try that next week. My DB came home from work with a headache so he came and got Logan. Now it's just Colby and me and it is quiet.

Laundry is going. Mom's shirt is done
Here's some useful tie dye info. The soda ash that you soak the shirts in before dying absolutely helps keep the colors vibrant. Since Chris threw out my soda ash solution before I did my Mothers I can attest to it. I let he shirt set twice as long before rinsing and hers came out much more pastel colored than the other 5. Truthfully I like it better, but my boys would not

Her shirt also had better dye coverage for some reason, maybe I just applied more because of how the first 5 turned out. Anyhow, her shirt won't match exactly, but they're all Mickey Tie Dyed so it doesn't really matter does it?

I also got the design ironed on the royal blue shirts. I think that does it for shirts for us. We'll wait and see what Mom decided to do or not do. It's her choice.
Lunch is done. As soon as this load of laundry goes into the dryer I think Colby and I will take a nap

I love naps
Sounds like another productive day, Deb. Enjoy your nap! I love them, too!