The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 4

[rosiejo]

And now that I finally learned how to post pictures, the cookie tutorial will begin!

This is what my dough looks like in the ziplock bags after refrigeration.

So you put the dough in a plastic bag, roll it and then put it in the fridge... does it not get completely stuck to the bag when you try to get it out?

Also I need you to go back a stage to the mixing, do you do it by hand / wooden spoon / mixer that was the bit I really struggled with, binding all the ingredients together in the bowl...

 

[rosiejo]

Tammi and anyone else talking trips

How exciting!!!!! I think I'll have to keep living vicariously It looks as if I will have to cancel our September trip (already) because if I DO end up getting an offer for the unit at Children's, the organization as a whole offered me a position in the RN residency program which is an amazing opportunity. Sort of backwards since I don't even have a job offer, but it sounds like an incredible program, so I'd be stupid to say no Oh well.... in the long run, it equals more Disney money

Now for the unit to get their butts in gear....

Bigger picture sounds good Jen Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you

 

[rosiejo]

Amy...I am not familiar with fondant..the only time I have seen it is in a sheet that you roll out and put over a cake...is this similar, and you melt it?

Oh yeah that was my other question... when I saw the picture I wasn't sure if fondant was american for icing - ie icing sugar and water mixed together to make a runny paste...

 

[PNO4TE]

Okay, this is the last of them!

Hope I didn't bore you too much!
Amy

Loved 'em, Amy! I miss birthday parties for little ones so thanks for sharing!

 

[ellenbenny]

I just talked to the nicest CM ever! Delano and I spent 30 minutes on the phone tonight and got all of our ADRs set. He was very knowledgeable and a big Disney fan himself. I love having CMs like that who really know what they are talking about. He was full of recommendations and good words on many of our choices. Of course, once TGM comes out with his best days I may end up changing some of those, but I just HAD to get started. So...the plans are:

9/29 - Chef Mickey's (dinner)
9/30 - Le Cellier (dinner)
10/1 - Princess Storybook Breakfast
- Mama Melrose Fantasmic Dinner Package (may drop if we don't end up arriving on 9/29)
10/2 - Crystal Palace (breakfast) - deciding with dinner or maybe both
10/3 - Boma (dinner) - I am so excited to try this!
10/4 - Hollywood & Vine (breakfast) - if they have a new character meal
- Crystal Palace (dinner) - deciding with breakfast or maybe both
10/5 - Liberty Tree Taver (dinner) - we're at 4:20 too Eyorecln
10/6 - 50's Prime Time (dinner)
10/7 - 'Ohana (dinner) - I've been dying to try this one too
10/8 - Kona - thanks for the recommendation Marti!

Hmmmm...maybe since I ended up with two Crystal Palaces I'll drop the dinner and do Whispering Canyon after all! Plus, there is that little detail of having more meals than credits, but we'll see. If my grandma goes then we'll end up splitting some meals anyway so the credits will go further.

Alrighty, I am off to email Disney about the wonderful CM they have in Delano and then I am off to bed.

How exciting to get the ADRs started. I may call today for my newly reserved September trip, but I do usually end up changing things a few times before I'm done.

 

[ellenbenny]

And now since I'm such a picture-posting-expert, I will post some birthday party pictures!

The dessert table...cookies, cake, and cupcakes.

A close-up picture of the three ring circus.

Two of the games: I was really impressed with Kevin's hard work! Unfortunately I did not take "before" pictures, and the tape destroyed some of the "Pin the Nose on JoJo" game.

I think Alyssa took one bite of chicken, but this is a good picture of the bib Kevin made her.

More to come...
Amy

Amy, Your cakes and decorations are really great!! And it sounds like the party was a big success.

 

[bethbuchall]

I am such a pack rat - wish I wasn't but hoarding runs in my family and then of course so does over shopping. I really need to clean out my cupboards just never seem to get the inclination for it!!!!

I think we need to challenge each other! You wouldn't believe how much of a pack rat I am (and so is dh), and I definitely over shop!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

So what color hands have you had, I am going to wear gloves when I pluck up the courage to make some for us.

Multi-colored tie-dye hands! We did have gloves, so it wasn't too bad, but I still managed to get some on my hands.

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

My dad called earlier this afternnon and said he had something for Kyle that he was bringning over. It was the Chronicles of Narnia... Kyle was so excited, he has seen it three times and couldn't wait for the video!!! He and Carli are watching right now.

Last week he bought them Chicken Little, I don't know what the Easter Bunny will be bringing now !!!!

That's exactly what the Easter Bunny is bringing to our house. Chronicles of Narnia will go in Laura's (12) basket, and Chicken Little in Miles' (almost 7). Anyone have any ideas for a DVD for a 15 year old boy? Any birthday present ideas?!! I'm getting desperate!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

I think I am officially retiring from trying to make these darn shirts...it's hard to see the mickeys on the sleeves....this was my best effort:

FRONT

BACK

I think those look great, Kristine!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

All done! I'm really going to miss my counter!

Amy

WOW! That is a terrific counter!

Thanks for the picture tutorial!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Tammi and anyone else talking trips

How exciting!!!!! I think I'll have to keep living vicariously It looks as if I will have to cancel our September trip (already) because if I DO end up getting an offer for the unit at Children's, the organization as a whole offered me a position in the RN residency program which is an amazing opportunity. Sort of backwards since I don't even have a job offer, but it sounds like an incredible program, so I'd be stupid to say no Oh well.... in the long run, it equals more Disney money

Now for the unit to get their butts in gear....

Terrific! Any idea when you will hear? , prayers, and crossed fingers for you!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Okay everybody I remember seeing a while back some suggestions for kids mixing up lower case b's and d's. Carli is having a really hard time w/ this and getting really frustrated!!! Could you guys give me some help w/ little tricks for helping her remember which is which??? Thanks!!!

B has a belly. My son's 1st grade teacher says that B is for bat and ball, so you draw the bat and then add the ball.

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

My kids teachers used the bed technique. She told them that the head and foot of the bed was the longer lines and the body of the bed was the circles. It makes sense and they are no longer mixing them up (much )

Deb

That's a great one!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

And now since I'm such a picture-posting-expert, I will post some birthday party pictures!

More to come...
Amy

Those are great photos!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to more!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Okay guys - I am in need of some DDA PD (or just kind reassurances that I will get through things...)

Within the span of 1 week at work, we have seen a 4-person department dwindle to 2, leaving just my director and me. We had to fire an assistant that only had been on the job for 5 weeks because she was just a walking disaster (that was last Tuesday - and was a big relief when all was said and done), and then Friday afternoon my assistant who has been with me for over 2 years closes my door and tells me that she has been enticed literally across the street to another firm to perform a job function that she has never expressed interest in! This is a girl that has professed her love for legal recruiting ad nauseam, has wanted all these opportunities to take charge of things (which I've been giving her), and now has left me high and dry, holding the proverbial bag, with less than 6 weeks remaining before I have to shepherd 28 interns through a 14-week summer clerkship program. I won't bore anyone with the details of what all this entails, but basically (particularly now w/o knowledgeable, seasoned help) I will be working 80+ hours a week as a glorified adult babysitter, while all the time keeping a smile pasted to my face.

I could really just use any prayers that you've got lying around that I can get through this, while also not losing my sanity. This part of my job is also an extreme sacrifice on my DH's part, as he rarely sees me during the summer, and I'm concerned about putting him back in this position again.

ETA: And, as inconsequential as it seems, we are also slated to celebrate my Dad's 64th b-day with him in early June at my parents' timeshare in Kauai. I may have to cancel that trip because of all that has happened/is happening, which has upset EVERYONE in my family greatly. I'm not really supposed to take vacation during the summer because of my responsibilities (my director will be in Europe for 2 weeks at the same time!), but when we booked this last summer, it was no question that the 2 assistants could have manned the ship for that week...

I'm having some anger management/pity party issues!!!!

Prayers and pixie dust for you! I think that you should do everything possible to find a way to go on that trip!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

I'm only on page 1082, but I have to end my posting party for now! At least this time of the morning, the boards respond really quickly!

Beth

 

[marcij]

We live in Little Elm, which is basically Frisco. I worked downtown until the end of February when I transfered to Frisco...now my drive is 15 minutes, not an hour and a half! I'm literally 12 miles from Stonebriar Center.

Let me know anytime!

I think we may need a DFW DDA meet for margaritas....

 

[marcij]

Oh, Lost has been really good (especially last week). You just need to stop and watch it!

GA has been really good too. There were some reruns for both recently, so maybe you're not as far behind as you think.

Other than the Lost tonight, the next few weeks are supposed to be reruns, until we get in to May "sweeps" so now would be a good time to slowly catch up!

 

[weluvdisney]

B has a belly. My son's 1st grade teacher says that B is for bat and ball, so you draw the bat and then add the ball.

Beth

That is a very good "trick"!!!! I think that that will help her, she gets frustrated SO easily!!!! Thanks