There's no time to slumber we're going back in November! we came we saw and started a TR for it all!

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

I am in awe of anyone who can open to close MK. Maybe when my kids are all older.

When you lose weight, you buy new everything! You totally deserve it.

 

[jandlinz]

I'm all caught up. The birthday party looks like it turned out great. I loved rematch in the video of the surprise you did for your kids. They were just priceless. Sounds like a busy couple of days. I'm so sad about the lights. I thought we could see them when we go in November next year. What a bummer! I hope you enjoy them!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Your plans sound great so far, I noticed you only mentioned 2 Fastpasses for Epcot, did you do that on purpose? Or did you just forget to mention one? Any special strategies for Fastpasses at Epcot? We didn't get one for Test Track because of the Tiers. We ended up with one for Spaceship Earth that is at the same time as our lunch reservations. I think I can change just that one Fastpass though?

 

[KatMark]

Mo, I loved seeing the reveal video from last year again...love your kids.

The plans and FP+ selection for each day thus far sound great.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy you are doing Teppan Edo and Crystal Palace...two favorites of mine.

 

[DMGeurts]

Your plans look awesome!!!

I still love that Castle picture - it's one of my all time favorites of yours!

It's gonna be a great day! No missing your CP reservations allowed! It's a must do and a can't miss.

Woohoo for Wishes FP - that is going to be awesome!

Have a great weekend my friend!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

Congratulations!

Thanks! Total of 50! want to go about 25-30 more.

Driving through the states seems to take forever - especially Indiana. You just want it to be over by then.

No joke.. Indiana is the WORST along with Georgia..

We did the FP+ for Wishes last month and LOVED it!! I can't say enough good things about it. Especially having an AWFUL experience trying to find a spot near the hub the night before.

really? So i did good?!?! YAY i am excited! I never try for a hob spot. more towards the bridges.. the hub is insane.. this is my first chance!!

I still love this photo, scary clouds and all!

thank you!!!

Yes! We have an 8:30am ADR on a non-early EMH day! I'm excited! If my aunt & uncle can't get their butts up, I'm going without them! I need to get my mouth on that that puffed French toast and breakfast lasagna!

HA HA HA HA.. I haven't even looked at the menu there.. or what i CAN eat?!?!

People in ponchos on Splash Mountain always cracks me up. Like, really?

Yeah no kidding.. What the What is your problem!

I do too! I did it in September and got shy for some reason. This time I'm gonna try to get picked so I can make a fool out of myself!

Crazy girl! there is no SHY in Disney ever.

YAAAAY! I'm planning to do this also! I would prefer a straight direct line-of-sight for my aunt & uncle's first time. But I'm not willing to risk getting stuck with a CRAPPY spot, so I figure this will be okay, even if it's at a slight angle!

I cannot wait to get the pictures i have been trying for trip after trip.

I love ending the night this way!

It is truly the most magical.. at night..christmas lights everywhere.. And a kiss goodnight!
I CANNOT WAIT!

Loving the plans. I got behind again. I need to find a job that allows me more Dis time. I am so excited you get to see the lights. I am sure that it will be a busier year this year, since they announced it was the last year for the lights. I am sure you will have a blast and I can't wait to see your pictures.

Yes, you need to change jobs so you can Dis more.. isn't that in the contract somewhere??
Nothing is keeping me away this year to see the lights.. NOTHING.

I am in awe of anyone who can open to close MK. Maybe when my kids are all older.

LOL! you'll get there..

When you lose weight, you buy new everything! You totally deserve it.

I have been slowly buying somethings.. but nothing remarkable. I am fitting back into my old clothes. so that's a plus! LOL

I'm all caught up. The birthday party looks like it turned out great. I loved rematch in the video of the surprise you did for your kids. They were just priceless. Sounds like a busy couple of days. I'm so sad about the lights. I thought we could see them when we go in November next year. What a bummer! I hope you enjoy them!

Thanks!
the party was great and the video's are our memories forever! i made the next one.. Just need to add the music. i don't know when i will have the time to get that done this week.
I am over the top angry about the lights. I do hope they come up with a different location.. this is just ad news!

Your plans sound great so far, I noticed you only mentioned 2 Fastpasses for Epcot, did you do that on purpose? Or did you just forget to mention one? Any special strategies for Fastpasses at Epcot? We didn't get one for Test Track because of the Tiers. We ended up with one for Spaceship Earth that is at the same time as our lunch reservations. I think I can change just that one Fastpass though?

No.. I want to FP F! this night but the system wouldn't allow me to.. so i will make it when we get there!

Epcot i try for TT or Soarin.. the others are no big deal and pretty much walk ons. SE get busy in the morning after it's OK.

Mo, I loved seeing the reveal video from last year again...love your kids.

The plans and FP+ selection for each day thus far sound great.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy you are doing Teppan Edo and Crystal Palace...two favorites of mine.

Thanks! I can watch that over and over again and still cry all over...

FP is a PITA.. i change them all the time.
I cannot WAIT to eat at both of these!!!

Your plans look awesome!!!

Thanks

I still love that Castle picture - it's one of my all time favorites of yours!

HA! it's a cool picture.

It's gonna be a great day! No missing your CP reservations allowed! It's a must do and a can't miss.

Nope. Not at all!!! i am excited to squish Eeyore. he is my favorite.

Woohoo for Wishes FP - that is going to be awesome!

I really do PRAY for the castle firework shots i have been trying for for years!!

Have a great weekend my friend!

Thanks it was hectic.

 

[Chicago Mo]

Thanks for sticking around. It's been a little busy. Football has taken over my life

Zack is offense. left end and is hitting pretty hard. Then Matthew never left the field. Now granted i was proud of him. He worked HARD to maintain and get the positions he has.. But he is also doing a boat load of hitting... Which of course has me concerned about his head. Yes Zack's too.. I like my kids the way they are.. Plus they are only 11... The team does practice as hard as the bears. they can only hit three times a week including game day so they are taking precautions. Still....
I have a cousin who is a BIG SHOT neurosurgeon in Cali. i emailed him.
His answer did not help me. more or less told me to take them out of football. Honestly this way of thinking is not my way. If i were to think like most of these people i wouldn't put the kids in a car in fear of an accident or swim in fear of drowning. i mean you really can't tell.. BUT if i CAN prevent or help prevent a head injury i will.. So i am going to buy Zack and Matt a

The reviews look better:

• Impact Absorption Technology adds up to 35% of additional impact protection
• Polyester/Spandex blend for a stretchable but compressive fit
• Fits under any sports helmet
• Moisture Wicking for sweat management
• Antimicrobial treatment for anti-odor
• Soft, breathable and lightweight Poron XRD allows your athlete to stay cool and comfortable
• Washable

• Made in the USA
• Ultimate versatility as it works in multiple sports so allows to keep your athlete protected throughout the year as this works for football, baseball, lacrosse, hockey, softball, BMX, skateboard, skiing, snowboarding, etc.
• Patented

Today i will be getting two of them. I have to do more research for the best ones..

I have over 4,000 pictures from yesterday's games.. I need to get on my computer and start editing and DELETING a few thousand...


Oh! and yes they won!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

They needed a spirit lifted and this did it! I do believe the season will get better and i will feel a TON better for having extra protection for their heads!

 

[JKeenz]

love seeing your daily plans! how fun!

We also pulled a FP for Wishes, but on Wednesday 11/18... planned as a non-park day, but we are thinking we will go to MK in the evening just for fireworks. And also pulled a FP for 7DMT in the evening if we get there early enough. There are so many party days that we would not be in MK for fireworks otherwise! We are planning on doing rope drop on our MK days and then leaving early since we will only be there on party days, and not planning on going to MVMCP. But definitely looking forward to a nice view of Wishes!!! And hopefully limited stress in that area!


Especially looking forward to your plans for Tuesday 11/17!!!!! not sure why?!?!?!

 

[JKeenz]

Thanks for sticking around. It's been a little busy. Football has taken over my life

Zack is offense. left end and is hitting pretty hard. Then Matthew never left the field. Now granted i was proud of him. He worked HARD to maintain and get the positions he has.. But he is also doing a boat load of hitting... Which of course has me concerned about his head. Yes Zack's too.. I like my kids the way they are.. Plus they are only 11... The team does practice as hard as the bears. they can only hit three times a week including game day so they are taking precautions. Still....
I have a cousin who is a BIG SHOT neurosurgeon in Cali. i emailed him.
His answer did not help me. more or less told me to take them out of football. Honestly this way of thinking is not my way. If i were to think like most of these people i wouldn't put the kids in a car in fear of an accident or swim in fear of drowning. i mean you really can't tell.. BUT if i CAN prevent or help prevent a head injury i will..

Sooo smart... there is so much more information these days and knowledge about this stuff... even the fact that they just hit 3x/week I'm sure is better than what they used to do. I agree with you totally.... just like you said, we are all at risk every day in the world just living our lives, riding in cars, even walking down the street... we have to keep living our lives, but yes taking precautions is so smart! Mama bear, taking care of those cubbies!! No matter how tough they are!

Oh! and yes they won!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

They needed a spirit lifted and this did it! I do believe the season will get better and i will feel a TON better for having extra protection for their heads!

Congratulations!!! I hope Meg is having fun cheering too. I cheered when I was in 8th grade and loved it. Especially the formations and tricks... fun fun!

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Glad those head protectors will bring you some mama comfort! 4,000 pics!! Wow!

 

[Fastpassminus]

Oh My Goodness Mo! I just got back and had to come check out your pretrippies before I start my own TR. Your plans looks amazing. God I love breakfast at the CP that breakfast lasagna is basically heaven in a dish! Oh and Piglet Ears!!! YUM YUM!

Your kids are too too cute! I love all the throwback picks and the football pics.

 

[deedee2177]

11/16/15 - is a great opportunity for a Dismeet for us, our plan is to be in MK this entire day as well!

Who knew they made those nifty things for the boys head...pretty smart! I love football and would love to see Joey playing one day, but I'm not sure if I could handle it...I would be a nervous wreck.

 

[Elevationist]

I should look into getting one of these for... well... living. It's amazing I haven't hurt myself, yet... I'm clumsy as ****!

 

[solana131]

Ummmm.....I don't see any "meet up with my bestest friends ever" in your plans.......
Guess we will just have to stalk you all day. We only have a few days that overlap, so we have to make the most of them.

So excited to see youz guyz!

 

[DMGeurts]

Ummmm.....I don't see any "meet up with my bestest friends ever" in your plans.......
Guess we will just have to stalk you all day. We only have a few days that overlap, so we have to make the most of them.

So excited to see youz guyz!

I just thought it was assumed? LOL Yup - lots O' stalking will be taking place here!

Cannot wait to see youz guyz too!!!!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

love seeing your daily plans! how fun!

We also pulled a FP for Wishes, but on Wednesday 11/18... planned as a non-park day, but we are thinking we will go to MK in the evening just for fireworks. And also pulled a FP for 7DMT in the evening if we get there early enough. There are so many party days that we would not be in MK for fireworks otherwise! We are planning on doing rope drop on our MK days and then leaving early since we will only be there on party days, and not planning on going to MVMCP. But definitely looking forward to a nice view of Wishes!!! And hopefully limited stress in that area!


Especially looking forward to your plans for Tuesday 11/17!!!!! not sure why?!?!?!

THANK YOU!! YAY for FP wishes.. I am really looking forward to it! I would LOVE to make one rope drop this year since we missed them ALL last year. good grief!
HA HA HA HA! the 17?? gee why?

Sooo smart... there is so much more information these days and knowledge about this stuff... even the fact that they just hit 3x/week I'm sure is better than what they used to do. I agree with you totally.... just like you said, we are all at risk every day in the world just living our lives, riding in cars, even walking down the street... we have to keep living our lives, but yes taking precautions is so smart! Mama bear, taking care of those cubbies!! No matter how tough they are!

I agree and the more i was looking into it there are several of these types of head things. so now i am looking into them more.. and going to ask a few people what they think?!?
Maybe at this point it's just for my piece of mind..

Congratulations!!! I hope Meg is having fun cheering too. I cheered when I was in 8th grade and loved it. Especially the formations and tricks... fun fun!

Meg is doing a great job! everyone comments on her!!! she is the only one who knows all the routines and is LOUD!!!! she is a cutie!

Glad those head protectors will bring you some mama comfort! 4,000 pics!! Wow!

I am still going through them all.. good lord i took a ton of them!
Yes i am still looking into what will be best!

Oh My Goodness Mo! I just got back and had to come check out your pretrippies before I start my own TR. Your plans looks amazing. God I love breakfast at the CP that breakfast lasagna is basically heaven in a dish! Oh and Piglet Ears!!! YUM YUM!

Your kids are too too cute! I love all the throwback picks and the football pics.

Hello there!!! What is the link to your report?!?!?
Is there egg in the breakfast lasagna??? if so that's out. piglet ears?!?!
thank you! I do love the dickens out of them!

11/16/15 - is a great opportunity for a Dismeet for us, our plan is to be in MK this entire day as well!

Who knew they made those nifty things for the boys head...pretty smart! I love football and would love to see Joey playing one day, but I'm not sure if I could handle it...I would be a nervous wreck.

YAY a dis meet! sounds like a plan! It's a dangerous sport. Yet it's on the coaches. as long as they teach them how to hit and take a hit they will be fine. it's the helmet that i would like a little more protection since the kid is constantly on the field, and hitting like a mack truck.

I should look into getting one of these for... well... living. It's amazing I haven't hurt myself, yet... I'm clumsy as ****!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Ummmm.....I don't see any "meet up with my bestest friends ever" in your plans.......
Guess we will just have to stalk you all day. We only have a few days that overlap, so we have to make the most of them.

So excited to see youz guyz!

I didn't know if you were going to post your FP and such?!?! so i left that all out?!? I don't know who is telling plans and isn't.. I am very confused so not to get into trouble i just post our stuff!!!
Me too!!! Just a short couple of months!!!

I just thought it was assumed? LOL Yup - lots O' stalking will be taking place here!

Cannot wait to see youz guyz too!!!!

D~

Yes and the fact it's just assumed. since most of my FP were to co-inside with some besties (i hate that word)... DUH.



Still working on SEVERAL things... Hope to throw out an update soon!!!

 

[Iamthequeen]

New to your thread and all caught up! May I recommend some socks to you? They are a brand called balega. You can get them at any running store and I swear these are the best socks ever made! I wore them when I ran the Boston Marathon (in the rain) and did not get a single blister! 26.2 miles (at the end of the day it is over 30), and not a single blemish on my foot! I have searched for the perfect socks for years and these are them!

Anyway, you trip plans look great! I loved AOA when I stayed there. We were upgraded to a Lion King Suite from a LM room, so we were super excited!

I second Balega socks. Shannon recommended them to me and that's all that Charlie will wear with his walking shoes. Also, since you are looking for some good shoes to wear in the park - go to a running shoe store and have them analyze your feet and then recommend a good walking shoe. Any good sports shoe store will be able to do this.

Just back from our annual September trip, (we missed seeing you and the munchkins) and we have one planned for December (and one in January!!!). Cannot wait - we are going to the Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris as narrator!

Shannon has an internship with a music management company and she loves it. She will be graduating in December, and hopefully will have some good job prospects. Not sure just how long she will be in Chicago once she graduates.

 

[Chicago Mo]

Oh Tess it is SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU! I miss you tremendously! Please tell everyone i said hi!

I second Balega socks. Shannon recommended them to me and that's all that Charlie will wear with his walking shoes. Also, since you are looking for some good shoes to wear in the park - go to a running shoe store and have them analyze your feet and then recommend a good walking shoe. Any good sports shoe store will be able to do this.

THANK YOU! I am going to do this as soon as i have a chance to get to the store.. they sell these sock in stores? or on-line?

Just back from our annual September trip, (we missed seeing you and the munchkins) and we have one planned for December (and one in January!!!). Cannot wait - we are going to the Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris as narrator!

I miss you too!!!
How was your trip? I am SO happy for you going back!! How awesome is that? Neil Patrick Harris is a favorite of mine he just such a down to earth guy!
Are you doing Sept next year?? lets coordinate!

Shannon has an internship with a music management company and she loves it. She will be graduating in December, and hopefully will have some good job prospects. Not sure just how long she will be in Chicago once she graduates.

SUCH GREAT NEWS!!! does she want to stay in Chicago? although i have no idea why anyone would WANT to stay here! LOL... I am scratching at the walls to get OUT!


Wanna see some cute kids???

Today is picture day which meant i was REALLY late for work...









I hope they smile and Meg brushes her hair.. Otherwise i am sure they will look good today!!!


Yesterday was one of the craziest days Work pick up kids from school (didn't want to walk lazy kids) Home pack a sandwich fro Peanut go out to the field for football/cheerleading. then straight over to the school (thankfully only 2 blocks from the field) for Meg's first basketball game.. Thankfully my mom came to the game she was able to take the kids and Tom home while i ran over to the Bulldogs meeting. They 'needed me there' since someone was complaining about something and i was able to tell them they were full of it. needless to say no one complained and all was well. I HATE DRAMA!
I was home about 9:30ish ate some of my mom's home made chicken noodle soup and fell flat on my face.

So needless to say i didn't get much done on the Disney front!

 

[Wood Nymph]

I hope they smile and Meg brushes her hair.. Otherwise i am sure they will look good today!!!

The kids look really cute.

One of my pet peeves is when the photographers can see that your hair is a little messed up but they don't bother to tell you. I have a whole bunch of wedding pictures like that.

 

[Elevationist]

Them's some good-lookin' kiddos, lady!

However... Aren't they 11 now? It still says they're 10 in your signature.