The Rebel Forces Were Strong But The Smith's Are Stronger TR-7/20 FINAL THOUGHTS

[jenjolt]

Once again I adore the outfits!!

YAY for an AI meet!! Ash is too cute!!! I wouldn't have known who he was either but you can't beat meeting someone famous!!!

Love the pictures of her eating the chicken wings!!! YUMMY!

 

[disneymomof1]

Love the update. The Ohana dress and shirts are totally amazing.

I vote for Beach Club, for an adults only trip around the FW Fest, it is the way to go !!! So close, just a quick walk back, which is helpful when your tummies are so full from all the wonderful goodies, that you don't think you could possibly take another step, not that I have any experience with this

Way to go Ash, good job on the chicken wings with limited teeth !!! My DD is missing her top front teeth and two bottom ones, but she sure can eat an ear of corn !

 

[tksbaskets]

I LOVE your trip report. Have I said that before? I bow to the DISer who made those adorable outfits!!

You crack me up with your report - "The kids were so bored they decided to order drinks" LOL I'm with you - don't go without being on the DDP. Just think of me with 4 adults as our boys are now 19

To prove I was reading along - You DESERVE a bigger rock (says the jeweler's daughter who told her DF at the time if he wasn't planning on at least a carat I'd prefer a nice wedding band) It will be wonderful to add the original stone for sentimental/bling value. "This is my first diamond it is so special because....now after 10 years we added this (larger stunning) diamond to symbolize our greater love" Doesn't that sound great???

Would I sacrifice a trip for it? Hmm.. not THAT's a toughie

Waiting anxiously for the MK report

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Hmmm, Poly, GF? Poly, GF? Sounds like a debate I had recently! Wherever you choose, it sounds like wonderful way to celebrate such a milestone!

Oh my goodness, I love Aisling's dress!!! And I love that she and the boys match - too cute. I can't believe those outfits survived the chicken wings!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Once again I adore the outfits!!

YAY for an AI meet!! Ash is too cute!!! I wouldn't have known who he was either but you can't beat meeting someone famous!!!

Love the pictures of her eating the chicken wings!!! YUMMY!

Thank you!!

Love the update. The Ohana dress and shirts are totally amazing.

I vote for Beach Club, for an adults only trip around the FW Fest, it is the way to go !!! So close, just a quick walk back, which is helpful when your tummies are so full from all the wonderful goodies, that you don't think you could possibly take another step, not that I have any experience with this

Way to go Ash, good job on the chicken wings with limited teeth !!! My DD is missing her top front teeth and two bottom ones, but she sure can eat an ear of corn !

Aisling's missing all 4 now too. But she's can't do corn. Pampered Chef to the rescue!!!!

Beach Club would be fabulous too I guess but more on Beach Club at the end of my TR!

I LOVE your trip report. Have I said that before? I bow to the DISer who made those adorable outfits!!

You crack me up with your report - "The kids were so bored they decided to order drinks" LOL I'm with you - don't go without being on the DDP. Just think of me with 4 adults as our boys are now 19

To prove I was reading along - You DESERVE a bigger rock (says the jeweler's daughter who told her DF at the time if he wasn't planning on at least a carat I'd prefer a nice wedding band) It will be wonderful to add the original stone for sentimental/bling value. "This is my first diamond it is so special because....now after 10 years we added this (larger stunning) diamond to symbolize our greater love" Doesn't that sound great???

Would I sacrifice a trip for it? Hmm.. not THAT's a toughie

Waiting anxiously for the MK report

I went with the nice band too It's a diamond band so he didn't get out of buying me diamonds COMPLETELY when we got engaged but still The trip thing is a toss up because the diamond I will see every day. The trip will only be 3-4 days!!! Randy has no issue getting the ring AND going on the trip. I, however, am the the one who does the bills so I know what we can and can't afford

4 adults...yup I would definitely never leave home without the DDP. It wasn't practical for us on this trip because we only did 2 TS BUT there is a great comfort in knowing you've already paid for your food before you leave home! Even CS was costing us around $30 and we rarely got dessert!

Hmmm, Poly, GF? Poly, GF? Sounds like a debate I had recently! Wherever you choose, it sounds like wonderful way to celebrate such a milestone!

Oh my goodness, I love Aisling's dress!!! And I love that she and the boys match - too cute. I can't believe those outfits survived the chicken wings!

I thought that debate would sound familiar

 

[praisehisname]

Great update! I absolutely adore the outfits the kids had on, but especially Ash's dress!

Can't wait to hear what you decide about your 10th anniversary!

So cool that you met Aaron Kelly. I knew who he was, but didn't know he had auditioned at DHS!

 

[heaven2dc]

How nice of Aaron to stop for pics and autographs! I wonder if stars ever get tired of it..... Your daughter's face eating the chicken wings is priceless

 

[goofy's_gurl]

Thats neat that Aisling agot a pic with Aaron Kelly though. Looks like she was in heaven with those chicken wings.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Great update! I absolutely adore the outfits the kids had on, but especially Ash's dress!

Can't wait to hear what you decide about your 10th anniversary!

So cool that you met Aaron Kelly. I knew who he was, but didn't know he had auditioned at DHS!

Yup...that's all I knew about him was that he was the DHS kid...cuz frankly, I was shocked that anyone who did the AI Experience at DHS would make it all the way to Idol!

How nice of Aaron to stop for pics and autographs! I wonder if stars ever get tired of it..... Your daughter's face eating the chicken wings is priceless

He didn't seem tired of it yet! But they had JUST finished up Idol...few more months of this and he'll be sick of it! In fact the day after this, the guy who won this year was performing at DHS

Thats neat that Aisling agot a pic with Aaron Kelly though. Looks like she was in heaven with those chicken wings.

She was in heaven. She's so sad that we can't make them at home!

 

[LuccaDrake]

Ha! I love the toothless pic of Ash with the saucy face! Too cute. The outfits were great as well. Was the food good the night you were there? I always hear such mixed reviews.

~Beka~

 

[jessica52877]

Stacy really outdid herselves on the kids outfits! I think they are my favorite EVER! I really love the clean classic look of the boys shirts! Stacy, have you always known how to sew?

Ash's face is just adorable! I am surprised the dress made it through dinner. So nice of Aaron to ask if you wanted a picture. I would have had NO idea who he was. I don't know who most people are though. LOL !

I love the idea of the ring AND the trip, but I usually have a practical side to me too.

$130 for any meal just makes it taste not nearly as yummy. Don't you think? Chef Mickey's and all of them are much tastier during free dining!

I love the Brady Bunch and often have thought of the Poly and those two episodes, although they were odd episodes!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Ha! I love the toothless pic of Ash with the saucy face! Too cute. The outfits were great as well. Was the food good the night you were there? I always hear such mixed reviews.

~Beka~

It was really good that night! And I should have mentioned that they even brought us 2 desserts because Stacy has a milk allergy. We've lucked out both times we've been there I guess!

 

[jessica52877]

Ha! I love the toothless pic of Ash with the saucy face! Too cute. The outfits were great as well. Was the food good the night you were there? I always hear such mixed reviews.

~Beka~

Interesting that you say that, we have been underwhelmed each time we ate there. I keep giving it another try though! And I must say that I am not all that adventurous, but even my DH didn't think it was great. He was not happy when I made ressies there again (it was during free dining so I don't think the food should be different and I tend to think things taste better for free).

I have never seen a coconut race either and always hear such great things about the atmosphere, but only ever seen the kids parade around once. I think that might have something to do with my thoughts too!

The wings were a favorite of DH!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Stacy really outdid herselves on the kids outfits! I think they are my favorite EVER! I really love the clean classic look of the boys shirts! Stacy, have you always known how to sew?

Ash's face is just adorable! I am surprised the dress made it through dinner. So nice of Aaron to ask if you wanted a picture. I would have had NO idea who he was. I don't know who most people are though. LOL !

I love the idea of the ring AND the trip, but I usually have a practical side to me too.

$130 for any meal just makes it taste not nearly as yummy. Don't you think? Chef Mickey's and all of them are much tastier during free dining!

I love the Brady Bunch and often have thought of the Poly and those two episodes, although they were odd episodes!

Interesting that you say that, we have been underwhelmed each time we ate there. I keep giving it another try though! And I must say that I am not all that adventurous, but even my DH didn't think it was great. He was not happy when I made ressies there again (it was during free dining so I don't think the food should be different and I tend to think things taste better for free).

I have never seen a coconut race either and always hear such great things about the atmosphere, but only ever seen the kids parade around once. I think that might have something to do with my thoughts too!

The wings were a favorite of DH!

Stacy DID outdo herself!

O'Hana is clearly hit or miss. The food was good but I was disappointed that they didn't do the coconut races this time. The kids were looking forward to it. The issue with the $130 is that really...no food is worth that

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks of Brady Bunch at Poly!

 

[Jennifer48]

I can't believe you're back already!!! Did your stepson love it????

DIDN'T LIKE THE CREAM CHEESE PRETZEL????

He did love it and can't wait to go back! Although not in June

Seriously, I think it was whatever they dust on top of the pretzel that I didn't like. I couldn't believe it either!

Toothless Ash eating the wings is priceless!

I don't know if I can meet you in September anymore.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I was kidding!! Where did you order it from? Maybe you didn't have the "right" one.

 

[Jennifer48]

I was kidding!! Where did you order it from? Maybe you didn't have the "right" one.

I know you were kidding I ordered it from The Lunching Pad right underneath the TTA & Astro Orbiters. Do they sell them someplace else? I do love just the plain pretzels though

 

[Lady Lallie]

I know you were kidding I ordered it from The Lunching Pad right underneath the TTA & Astro Orbiters. Do they sell them someplace else? I do love just the plain pretzels though

I think they do sell them at other places, not sure where though.

My mom didn't like it either, she said it was too sweet. That was fine with me, I just ate the rest of it.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I was kidding!! Where did you order it from? Maybe you didn't have the "right" one.

I know you were kidding I ordered it from The Lunching Pad right underneath the TTA & Astro Orbiters. Do they sell them someplace else? I do love just the plain pretzels though

I think they do sell them at other places, not sure where though.

My mom didn't like it either, she said it was too sweet. That was fine with me, I just ate the rest of it.

What are you guys doing???? Got me all excited that I had posts and it was just you two have a private conversation

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I posted a poll on FB this morning! Anyone want to give suggestions for our next Disney trip if we aren't able to rent DVC points????