TheNeverEndingPTR! Sept2010...no, November...WAIT! January?Ugh. maybe September 2011!

[crazyforgoofy]

The jaded Miss Ella who's been to WDW more times than she can count in the 7 1/2 years she's been with us is actually itching to see the big holiday celebration again. It's her (and my) favorite time at Disney. I can't wait to see all the holiday flowers and decorations. The castle covered with 'icicles' looks just amazing.

We're psyched.

 

[-Hope-]

What will you do about the Epcot/Friend shirt? I told Savannah that I didn't feel comfortable making them now b/c that was supposed to be her & Kya's shirt. *sniff*

She said it would be okay for the girls to wear them since they'll be together.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Aristocats/France Disney Day! We finally got back to our Disney Days this week after a couple weeks off. Hope outdid herself with the table, she made crescent rolls, had actual framed photos of France, fruit, wine (for us, of course), grape juice, and even a beret! I noticed that our Disney Days are looking more and more like they are for Hope & I! Works for me!

Here are a couple pics

Lots of Disney talk today as well, I think I inadvertently talked Hope into getting Hoppers! I can't help it, I swear!!!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

I just wanted to say that I love the new title to your PTR!!!! Woo Hoo for November and Christmas decorations!!

 

[DrMomof3]

Love the French theme!!!

Amanda

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Aww, Aristocats day was adorable!

Well, I'm bummed for you that you had to switch your dates - but it seems like this new plan will be pretty darn cool. Yes, you have to wait a bit longer, but I think it'll be worth it to see all of the Christmas trappings, MVMCP, CP, and Osborne Lights.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

I love your pics Karen!!!

You sound like you are in better spirits lately, which I'm hoping is true. Just remember that whenever you need to vent, this is the place to do it!

 

[njtinkmom]

Hey there! I just wanted to say hi, I have been following along and I think November is just great. I went last year the week before Thanksgiving and we had a wonderful time. Of course the kids were not with us !! Anyway, we stayed at Kidani and while the Osbourne lights were up, MK was all decked out - except for the big tree, our resort was JUST decorating the morning we left. So I am not sure how much the resorts will be decorated but I am sure you will have a great time!!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Thanks so much everyone!!

It's officially official! I called and booked the November trip in M.A.'s name and canceled my Sept reservation. I tried to see if they would give me a discount or there were any pins for FD at that time, but no dice just yet. I suspect that they will send something though b/c now all of the sudden today I got a pin for FD (but in Aug/Sept!)!?!?!? I cancel and they send a pin? Coincidence? I think not! Now I just have to be patient, I think we will get it for November as well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!

I decided for now against the hoppers, I worked it so we didn't need them and the only thing we miss is Specto. I guess if I really feel like paying $200 for Spectro and have the money when we get there, but it seems silly. Everything else will work fine without the hoppers.

Savannah is sick with a fever today, so I've been reading November TR's and getting in the spirit!

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Good for you Karen!!!!!!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Aww, i'm so glad everything is looking good for your november trip. I love the new ticker!!! And, yes, reading November TRs will definitely get you excited. Sorry to hear that Savannah is sick!!

 

[lexmas]

Love the ticker, I'm so happy everything is working out.

And yes, it seems silly to spend $200 on Spectro. I'm just impressed that you can do it without park hoppers at all, we always bounce from park to park.

 

[Charlefours]

I like your plans Karen! I would love to see the holiday decorations and the Osbourne lights. :

that the trip is working out for you--it will be FANTASTIC!!!

Sending some pixie dust your way in hopes of free dining pin for November!

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Yay! Nothin' like making it official!

 

[donaldsgal]

I think that's great that it's official! We're going at the end of December, so I'll get to see a preview of the parks in your TR! So glad you get to go.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

I know I must speak for everyone here on the boards, but.....

WE MISS YOU, KAREN!!!!

Please post soon!!!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

Come on, Kare.

You're disappointing your public.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Yes!!! I am very disappointed!!! ---- signed your public

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Hey! I'm here, just barely, but still here! I even have pictures, so I'm sure you are impressed! We did some more mickey head tie dye the other day and I have a pic to share!

We are very busy and I have limited internet access b/c I'm staying off and on at a clients house this week. They have an amazing guest house and pool, so I'm having to tough it out without me internet!

I haven't posted much b/c to be honest, I don't think a November trip will happen either. I would love to just continue the madness and make this the neverending pretrip report and push it to maybe the end of Jan/beginning of Feb 2011, but I almost don't have the heart. I just don't want to keep getting excited and hopeful and then realize we just can't pull it off. BUT, I'm sure we will get back there someday, even if it isn't November or Jan or whenever.

Our tie dyes turned out gorgeous as ever! M.A. has a knack for stitching those mickey heads and they always come out so crisp! The two in the back are for the boys, Savannah's is on the left (she wanted less pink "girly" colors this year) and mine is on the right (I'll do the girly colors if she won't!)

As for my followers, Ann, I think you are the only one left! I'm around all the time, reading still, I just don't know what to post in here b/c I have no idea if we can pull it off. On a fun note, we really WILL have a movie day next Monday, Hope and I are going to see Toy Story 3 at the theater!!!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

and since I'm feeling nostalgic and already have these old pics on photobucket, here are our past years shirts that we made with MA (crazyforgoofy)

Our first attempt for our girls trip in 2008:

2009-Last year's shirts (for our family including my IL's):

Looking at all these shirts made me teary-eyed this morning...I miss it, but I guess it's not going anywhere, so I can wait!