"This Isn't Disneyworld. . .It's Rainworld!!" our trip to WDW May 16-23, 2009

[Charleston Princess]

BTW--Starting on August 14th and running through Sept. 10th, McDonald's will be having American Girl Happy Meals!! Check out this link to see the different sets you can get!!
http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/standalone.html?s=GirlIntro&swfW=772&bs=boyintro&swf=/en_US/swf3/sections/toys/girlintro/intropreloader.swf&bgc=%23000000&swfH=450&ID=#GirlIntro

Becky, thanks for this link! We love the American Girls, but sadly Chelsea is outgrowing them . However, I still think we are going to go to McDonald's to get Happy Meals! (We can pretend to be kids a little bit longer .)

 

[WrightFamily06]

Just catching up , we were out of town for a week visiting family

Happy Very Belated Birthday !!

Great Birthday pictures ! Love the Vera Bradley Bag and your Dance Mom shirt is adorable

Sorry you had such a bad week last week Looks like the Wiggles and some good friends made up for it in the end though !

Hope your daughter has a great first day of Kindergarten ! My son starts Kindergarten on the 20th and is super excited also !

Can't wait for your next update and to hear about DD's first day of Kindergarten !

 

[ladybugmom]

That's too bad. She'll do well no matter what though.

Oh that's cool to have a "twin" cousin. If you saw my baby/childhood pictures you'd totally see the boys in me. Gabby doesn't look like me at all. She looks like her dad. I think I may have posted those old pics on my FB. Check 'em out. There's one of me and this lil pig taken in TN and my youngest says, "No mama. That's ME!"

Oh no, I missed the QVC thing!? What did they offer with Chrissa? I want her but I wanted to buy her off of QVC. I wish they'd do a set with all three dolls. Maybe next time.

Tammy--Yes, it was about a month ago. But they usually do another QVC special closer to Christmas. I'm not exactly sure what all was included in the Chrissa set. I didn't look too closely at everything b/c Ally is wanting Kit for Christmas and they weren't offering her.

Becky, thanks for this link! We love the American Girls, but sadly Chelsea is outgrowing them . However, I still think we are going to go to McDonald's to get Happy Meals! (We can pretend to be kids a little bit longer .)

No problem Jackie!!! Yes, I think we'll be eating at McD's quite a bit the next few weeks!!

Just catching up , we were out of town for a week visiting family

Happy Very Belated Birthday !!

Great Birthday pictures ! Love the Vera Bradley Bag and your Dance Mom shirt is adorable

Sorry you had such a bad week last week Looks like the Wiggles and some good friends made up for it in the end though !

Hope your daughter has a great first day of Kindergarten ! My son starts Kindergarten on the 20th and is super excited also !

Can't wait for your next update and to hear about DD's first day of Kindergarten !

Welcome home! Thank you!

 

[disney<333]

Whats QVC? Amy has been asking for an american girl doll. But the pirces are crazy. It wouldn't ship in time for her bday on wednesday so maybe xmas.

P.S - Thanks for accepting the friend request or what ever its called here. Also I started my PTR in my siggie so take a look when you get a chance.

 

[mousescrapper]

Hi Becky,

hope you are well

thanks for the link about the AG Happy Meals...we may just have to go there

 

[BippityBoo]

Hey Becky

I am so sorry about the "events" that you had to overcome lately! I can completely understand not wanting to update, but I can not wait for you to feel better and get back to the things that make you happy

As far as the kids at the playdate, it happens to everyone!! I think everyone is either a) stuck in their ways or b) nervous about trying something new! It is always a hard time to go to "K" and a huge transition to make. However, it is soo special and your daughter will grow and bloom so much in the next year, you will be so shocked

Hopefully, this week is looking brighter for you! Good luck tomorrow with school I can tell you that it is MUCH harder for Moms than it is for the kids

 

[DWGal210]

Oh Becky, I'm sorry you've had a hard week. That does stink when kids are not as welcoming and nice to each other!

Looks like you guys had fun at the Wiggles! Looks like a great time! Claire was darling in her "fruit salad" dress - so cute!!!

Here's to having a better week - I'll be thinking about you and praying for you! Take care!

 

[klacey1]

So sorry to hear about your rough week. But, it looks like you had a wonderful birthday. I love the VB duffel bag! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the weekender bag for Christmas) I bought Madison that same book about kindergarden. I can't believe that Ally starts school so soon. Around here, school doesn't start until after Labor Day. But, we don't get out for summer until the end of June. I hope you have a much better week coming up.

Meghan, I just splurged and bought the weekender-- in purple punch! I got in authetic on ebay for $70. Still expensive but over $20 off! I'm so excited to use it as my Disney carry on!

Becky, prayers are sent your way for your rough week I'm sure everything will be okay, eventually, for your uncle. Help and prayers are always there...

 

[Charleston Princess]

Becky, tomorrow is Ally's big day, right? Good luck!

 

[princess&her4princes]

I will be thinking of you & Ally tomorrow!!! Let us know how things go!!

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Becky! We'll be praying for you. I'm so sorry you had a bad week.

The Wiggles concert looked like fun. We haven't done that show but I've heard it's fantastic. Of course we are doing the Jonas Brothers in two more weeks. I have mixed emotions about listening to 15,000 little and big girls scream for 2 hours straight.

I hope Ally's first day is a success and I hope you have a good day also.

 

[Nichellebelle]

Thanks Katie!! Yes, the rain was VERY intense!! I LOVE Epcot as well--it's my 2nd favorite after MK! And the WS is my favorite part about it!! Sooo fun!! BTW--did you get the bows? Just wanted to be sure!



Hi Katie!! How's the beach?! Glad you're able to check-in! Thank you!! I got the outfits at a great price but it wasn't worth all the drama that ensued! Check out my PTR for that story!!



Yes, Sara--that rain was INSANE!! And it was a very cold, wet rain! Not only were my feet cold but my ENTIRE body was freezing!! Wish I had brought a sweatshirt! Yes, he was the best PP person we had all week!! Yes, Voices of Liberty was incredible! A must-do for every trip IMO! Our mousekeeper was GREAT! We had different towel creations every night! We tipped her really well for all the magical moments she created for my girls!



Hi and welcome to my TR!! So you can totally relate, huh?! Sorry you had to endure the rain! Thank you!! A friend of mine made all of the outfits except the AK ones. The AK outfits were from Baby GAP from last year.



Hi and welcome!! Glad you're joining in!! You MUST try Norway for breakfast!! it is WONDERFUL!!



Thanks!! Hmmm. . . let's see--I'll check my time stamps on my pics but I'm not sure how accurate it will be for you since we had soooo much rain. Ok--my first pic from Mexico says 2:21 p.m. and my last photo in Canada says 6:34 p.m. So it took us a little over 4 hours do get all the way around the WS. Hope this helps! The passport was sooo much fun for Ally! She wanted to maked the mask, too but couldn't due to the rain.



Hi and welcome!! Man how I wished I went a week sooner but you just never know, right?! Girl--you HAVE to ride Soarin' when you go again. It is sooo worth it!! Get FPs if you need to!! Oh wow! Your first solo!! What will you be singing? I've been singing solos since I was little but I STILL get nervous! It keeps you humble!! BTW--you are such a beautiful couple!! Gorgeous siggy pic! And I love your Princess and the Frog pic! My girls can't WAIT until December when it comes out!!



Hi!! Thanks for joining in!! Yes, Kris was good but Adam was OUTSTANDING!! And your exactly right. Most of the runners up have been sooo much more successful than the winners! LOVE Glee!! And you MUST check out Lessa's TR!! It is a land AND sea report!! I can't wait until she gets to the cruise part of her trip! You don't see many cruise TRs on here!!

Hi! I am so sorry it took me so long to respond! I have been away at my Husband's parents lake house in Georgia. Thanks so much for the compliments! I can't wait for the Princess and the Frog to come out either; it looks hilarious. I will be singing "Lord I believe in You." I am still petrified about it and hoping that our choir director will forget about it! I love your girl's outfits for The Wiggles! They were so cute! Also I wanted to say I was sorry about your Uncle. Poor thing. I will keep your family in my prayers. Your story about Ally and the playground reminded me of a story my Mom always tells. She says that when I was pre-k I would always complain that nobody would play with me and she got upset as well. Maybe kids were intimidated by Ally because she is so cute and pretty like a little princess Happy belated Birthday!!!!!!! I love Vera BTW

 

[disney<333]

Hi becky!! Just stopped by to see how Ally's first day of school went. Sorry I couldn't stop by earlier but I had a busy day. I was thinking about you all day.
Well I'm gona update my Tr and then go to sleep. Tomorrow is one of my dds Amy's birthday. And she's going to wake up to Konga cafe. I'm going to make it in my house. Wish me luck

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hey Becky,
So sorry you had a rough time last week - it sounds like things are looking up now? How did Ally like her first day of school? My youngest daughter Lucy started kindergarten a couple weeks ago, and although SHE loves it - I was having a really rough time. I thought I was ready, but I just felt so sad and lonely with her gone. I hope you don't go through that!

 

[MagicShell]

I am so sorry to hear that you have had a rough time lately. I hope your uncle is getting better. It is an awful feeling for a mom when her children are hurting.

I hope Ally's first day of school went well for both of you.

It looks like you had a good birthday. I love DVD players for traveling.

 

[jezaduck24]

Hi Becky. It's been a while since I caught up on your report and I just wanted to say I am so sorry about your Uncle. Major depression is so isolating - your uncle is lucky to have a supportive family with lots of prayers for his recovery and some peace for him.

I have had several incidents happen to me with my DS Ben like you described. Ben just turned 4 and has been diagnosed with Aspergers but he still tries to reach out to other kids. He just isn't a loud, rough and tumble boy and the boys in our neighborhood just ignore him at the pool.Twice, I've seen him try to introduce himself (just like an Asperger 'little professor' - very polite and intellectual - "Hello, my name is Ben. What is your name?") and both of the little boys just looked at him and ignored him. It was heartbreaking. Allie looks like a very sweet and sunshine-y little girl. I'm sure she will adjust fine to Kindergarten.

We saw The Wiggles last year for Ben's 3rd birthday and it was an awesome show! We loved seeing Ben their dancer (the one with the great expressions) almost as much as seeing The Wiggles themselves. At one point just before Murray played "Play the Guitar With Murray" he started playing "Stairway to Heaven" - it was hillarious!

Anyway - here's another bit of support from a mom who understands. Allie will be fine. And prayers for your Uncle.

Jenn

 

[sbljrl]

Becky, I read your trip report and enjoyed it tremendously. All of the pics and narration made it seem like I was there with you. I felt bad for you having to endure so much rain, but it seems like you all had a great time in spite of the raining. I love the planning and extra touches you did for your trip and you have inspired me to some for our trip this December. I am taking my daughter and granddaughter, Claire, for her 1st WDW trip. I am going to request invitations like you did but I am curious. Did you laminate them, just print them? How did you present them?

Also I am interested in your web site for your bows. Could you PM me please?


Thanks so much.

 

[Lamping3]

I just found your TR too....I have scanned most of it while DD was napping. I was also wondering if you could pm me your website for the bows! Thanks for such a great report!

 

[Sweet Pea UK]

Spent all weekend reading both your pre-trip and your trip report!!! You write so lovely - makes me feel as though I was there with you!!!

Can't wait to hear the rest.

Hope things are improving for you and when you get a chance I would love you to PM me the website for your bows.

 

[mousescrapper]

just wondering how things are and how the first week of K went too....