They Tried To Make Me Go To Rehab, But I Said No No No! Updt 11/7: Solo no more Pg.27

[snowwhite325]

That was so sweet of you to give that little girl your Ariel sticker

I loved seeing your pictures of the Snow White ride...I didn't get to go on it in August but I will definitely be riding it next month

 

[2BoysMom]

I just discovered your TR today, and spent much of this afternoon reading all 23 pages. Imagine my surprise when I got to the end of 23 pages, and discovered you are not even half way through your trip!

When I read these comments from your post.........

..... my reverie was interrupted by a unnerving phone call from Jake (using his Dad's cell phone). Apparently, they had missed the 7pm flight because Derrick (DH) picked them up late from summer camp, and they had to fight Houston rush-hour traffic to boot!

DH knew I would be fuming mad, after I had reminded them so many times to get to the airport early! So he made Jake call me!

I immediately thought of my husband, this is something he would do as well EXACTLY!! EXACTLY!! You were good not to get mad and stay positive. That would have been my goal, too. Just now sure I would have been able to pull it off as well as you did.

P.S. I suppose as you continue with your TR, we will hear about why there is an Animal Kingdom Villa DVC icon in your signature?? hint, hint

 

[jake&samsmom]

I simply adore Spectro as well, there is much love for this parade in our family.

Hi Lessa, Speaking of Spectro-love, I have the CD of Spectro's soundtrack and listen to it on the drive to work every morning

Man, I'm going to really miss the facades I'm used to at DL, aren't I.

But YAY for Haunted Mansion at night! I love standing in the 'dead center' and watching the CM for who's going to have the wits scared out of them for standing on the outskirts...

And truthfully, due to the refurb from last year, WDW's HM beats DL's by a little itty bitty bit! lol!

That was so sweet of you to give that little girl your Ariel sticker

I loved seeing your pictures of the Snow White ride...I didn't get to go on it in August but I will definitely be riding it next month

Oh Snow, you are super lucky to get to go back so soon!

I just discovered your TR today, and spent much of this afternoon reading all 23 pages. Imagine my surprise when I got to the end of 23 pages, and discovered you are not even half way through your trip!

I was just wondering myself why I'm not even done with day two yet, so I had to re-read this entire TR from page 1 last night to see where the hold-up was !

P.S. I suppose as you continue with your TR, we will hear about why there is an Animal Kingdom Villa DVC icon in your signature?? hint, hint

Wow, you're the first person to comment on that! All I can say for now is that I hope everyone continues to stay tuned to this TR

 

[MeMom]

Oooh, man, we love Spectro, too! We love hearing Jiminy Cricket start it off, and then the music comes roaring in, and we just stand there grinning! And that is a great place to watch from. We've seen parades from that area on several occasions, and you can get some great pictures.

Sorry the guys didn't make their first flight, but I'm glad you were able to have some more time in MK without rushing back.

That was sweet to give the little girl an Ariel sticker. You added to the Disney magic for another family! Brooklynn would have loved that, too. She's only two, and she can just about sing every Little Mermaid song already!

 

[Sarilas]

And truthfully, due to the refurb from last year, WDW's HM beats DL's by a little itty bitty bit! lol!

Actually that does leave me intrigued... I cannot fathom a better ride than HM at DL, which is my favorite EVER (I know we've been through this already but STILL)

I'm now even MORE anxious for January to get here!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Oooh, man, we love Spectro, too! We love hearing Jiminy Cricket start it off, and then the music comes roaring in, and we just stand there grinning! And that is a great place to watch from. We've seen parades from that area on several occasions, and you can get some great pictures.

Sorry the guys didn't make their first flight, but I'm glad you were able to have some more time in MK without rushing back.

That was sweet to give the little girl an Ariel sticker. You added to the Disney magic for another family! Brooklynn would have loved that, too. She's only two, and she can just about sing every Little Mermaid song already!

Hi MeMom! I've got the second Spectro parade pics coming up in my next update Awesome - Brooklynn is truly a Princess-in-training!

Actually that does leave me intrigued... I cannot fathom a better ride than HM at DL, which is my favorite EVER (I know we've been through this already but STILL)

I'm now even MORE anxious for January to get here!

I don't want to spoil it for you but the stairs/attic scene at WDW's HM is like no other I hope you get to ride more than twice so you can take-in all the little hidden surprises. C'mon January, get here ASAP!!!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Certain things happen in life that leave you changed for good. Well, after our once-in-a-lifetime October 2007 trip, every dream I had was a wish to return to the World. And although the Magic is always with me like a handprint on my heart, nothing compares to being in the World. Nothing.

I wished DH would find it in his heart (and pocket) to make it come true. But sadly, we already had several 2008 family trips scheduled. In the early part of this year, we had a chance to go to Los Angeles, Guam, Hawaii, and Japan. We enjoyed a week in Boracay, a tropical island in the Philippines.

We spent long spring and summer weekends at L'auberge du Lac in Lake Charles, and this July our family also vacationed at the Bellagio and the MGM in Las Vegas for our 13th wedding anniversary.

Needless to say, those trips we took were quite costly, and so I knew not to ask DH for a Disney vacation for 2008. Afterall, we had already been blessed by having the means to travel to many other places.

I do not want to sound ungrateful, and for the record I did truly enjoy all those other trips. However, its just not the same as a trip to the World. I know all of you understand what I mean.

It didn't stop me from dreaming and hoping and wishing to go back though. Someone once told me that a wish is a very powerful thing, especially when it comes from the heart.

So when the Rehab conference was announced, I knew part of my wish was granted! Now I had financial means and a justifiable reason to go back to Orlando! But it wasn't easy sailing - a few things had to be overcome: First, I had to convince my boss that I was going for the right reasons (cough, cough); then I had to endure the whole "solo or not" drama with DH.

Eventually, through much faith and patience, I found myself on that starry July night standing on Main Street in front of the most beautiful castle in the World.

I had returned to the most Magical place on earth -- my wish had come true!

During Wishes, I knew with such certainty that Jiminy Cricket was speaking to me when he said:
"You know, any wish is possible.
All it takes is a little courage, to set it free!"

Those words plus the dazzling lights, fireworks and musical symphony packed such an emotional punch for me that I was sobbing throughout Wishes' entirety.

I now truly believe that the most fantastic, magical things can happen -- and it all starts with a wish!

I apologize that there are no photos. The only pictures I took of Wishes are the ones inside my heart.

















OK, well, I'll cheat a little and post one from last year:

See what a little wishing can do?


My second Spectro parade photos will be up soon! Please stay tuned.

 

[loribell]

Now that was an awesome post!

 

[snowwhite325]

Your update was truly beautiful Jen

 

[tinkfan355]

WOW! that picture from wishes just put the biggest smile on my face!

 

[DisneyTiger]

Now that was beautiful.


BTW, please let me know the info on that Rehab course. I would love to share that with DH. He needs 4 more hours this year!!!!

 

[reelmom]

Your last post made me cry. I truly understand how no trip is the same as a Disney trip. There is just something special about being on Disney property. It changes your heart. Can't wait to see the Spectro pictures.

 

[Sarilas]

I don't want to spoil it for you but the stairs/attic scene at WDW's HM is like no other I hope you get to ride more than twice so you can take-in all the little hidden surprises. C'mon January, get here ASAP!!!

Oh I have a feeling my oldest (Kyle) and I will make numerous trips by ourselves on HM- he's definitely like me when it comes to that ride!

During Wishes, I knew with such certainty that Jiminy Cricket was speaking to me when he said:
"You know, any wish is possible.
All it takes is a little courage, to set it free!"

I apologize that there are no photos. The only pictures I took of Wishes are the ones inside my heart.

Must. Not. Cry.

 

[kathleen27]

I just caught up with your tr.

I love all your parade photos.
And all the info you share.

I'm glad you had a chance to ride Magic Carpets and Winnie the Pooh!

Your Wishes post is beautiful!

 

[Mickeypal1]

Wow, I loved your last post. It is wonderful to find other people who truly get the Disney Magic!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Loafmastermom]

I just finished your 2007 TR and am starting this one...

Loved your last one and can't wait to hear how this one went!

 

[MeMom]

Your last post made me cry. I truly understand how no trip is the same as a Disney trip. There is just something special about being on Disney property. It changes your heart. Can't wait to see the Spectro pictures.

There really is! Just walking around there even doing nothing just feels so different than walking around out here in the real world. The music, the smells, the lights, seeing families and friends laugh together...it's just the best!

 

[jenjolt]

I too am chiming in for the first time..a friend of mine who also posts on here recommended your TR and I'm so glad that she did. You see I too will be traveling solo to the World in January. Your ethusiasm for the Disney is so contagious, you have made me look so forward to all the opportunities I will have as a solo traveler!!! THANK YOU!!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Now that was an awesome post!

Thank you for the nice compliment loribell!

Your update was truly beautiful Jen

You are so sweet, Snow!

WOW! that picture from wishes just put the biggest smile on my face!

I loved reading that!

Now that was beautiful.
BTW, please let me know the info on that Rehab course. I would love to share that with DH. He needs 4 more hours this year!!!!

Oh my! If I could just give him some of my extra CEU hours, I've got about 39.5 now, and I only need 30! LOL! Blame it on the rehab conference
BTW, the website is www.crosscountryeducation.com Next year it'll be in Austin.

Your last post made me cry. I truly understand how no trip is the same as a Disney trip. There is just something special about being on Disney property. It changes your heart. Can't wait to see the Spectro pictures.

Awwww, I was tearing up too when I wrote that. I am just so glad to be able to share my Disney-love with people who do understand what I mean and how I feel. Thanks for reading along!

Oh I have a feeling my oldest (Kyle) and I will make numerous trips by ourselves on HM- he's definitely like me when it comes to that ride!
Must. Not. Cry.

I am so excited for you and the family! January's almost here!

I just caught up with your tr.
I love all your parade photos.
And all the info you share.
I'm glad you had a chance to ride Magic Carpets and Winnie the Pooh!
Your Wishes post is beautiful!

Hi kathleen! Happy to see ya back here! Thanks for your kind words

Wow, I loved your last post. It is wonderful to find other people who truly get the Disney Magic!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi! I feel the same way, I love sharing my thoughts here because I know that I am speaking to friends who can definitely relate to how I feel about Disney

I just finished your 2007 TR and am starting this one...
Loved your last one and can't wait to hear how this one went!

Hi! I'm so happy you enjoyed our last TR! I truly hope you stay tuned to this one (I have a feeling this is gonna be much, much longer than the first one, though! lol!)

There really is! Just walking around there even doing nothing just feels so different than walking around out here in the real world. The music, the smells, the lights, seeing families and friends laugh together...it's just the best!

Hi MeMom! It is very special. It is like no other place.

I too am chiming in for the first time..a friend of mine who also posts on here recommended your TR and I'm so glad that she did. You see I too will be traveling solo to the World in January. Your ethusiasm for the Disney is so contagious, you have made me look so forward to all the opportunities I will have as a solo traveler!!! THANK YOU!!

Hi Jen! Thanks for being here! I am so certain you will have loads of fun on your solo trip! You will have so many chances to see/do things as a solo traveller - things that you may not have seen/done if you were travelling with a group. I am so excited for you!

 

[jake&samsmom]

Hi Friends! So sorry the updates have been a wee bit slow lately. We just came back from 3 days of camping at Fairfield State park to celebrate Jake's 8th Birthday! DH and the boys are huge fans of the great outdoors, so a yearly camping trip is an absolute must around here. I am more of an indoor girl myself , but I go along because they love it so so much.

I've also been busy with Halloween party planning. And then there's the Laser Tag Birthday shindig this coming weekend - Jake invited the entire second grade! (Disclaimer: in Jake and Sam's school, there are only two classes per grade level) Still, there are goody bags to be filled, costumes to be adjusted etc, etc...

I am working on my Spectro update, and I'll have it up pretty soon (I hope).

Thanks for keeping up with this TR!

Jen

P.S. Here's a Jake at his 7th Birthday party (after we returned from WDW) last year:

I'll post some of this years' camping/Bday pics when I've downloaded them from the camera.