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

[BippityBoo]

haha!

 

[PrincessPaczki]

Hi! Happy (belated) Birthday I can't wait to hear more on your trip.

 

[penguingirlie]

I love your report. I am taking my 2 1/2 year old daughter and 14 month old son in a few weeks. I love all of their bows and outfits!! Too cute!! I love reading your report because I am sure your speed in the parks will be similar to what we will be able to accomplish.

 

[Captdonswife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:

 

[disney<333]

Happy Birthday

 

[Poohgirl521]

Hey Becky! Happy Belated Birthday. I have been lurking around your report for the past two days and I am finally caught up! I love all of your PP pics, it stinks that you werent able to order them in the book. Your own pics are amazing as well! Can't wait to read more about your trip!

 

[disneyscrappinjan]

Happy Late Birthday to a fellow Diser and Leo. My birthday is today.....I just wanted to let you know your TR is great and I hope my first one turns out half as great as yours. I live in a small suburb north of Huntsville, Alabama so I might be close to your inlaws. Great report.

 

[ladybugmom]

Happy Birthday!​

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Becky!

Happy Birthday Becky

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!!!

Have a marvelous day!!

Happy birthday!!
Hope you have a great day!

Happy Birthday, Becky!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (AGAIN)

Sounds like you have a busy but fun b-day planned out! Call me crazy, but I LOVE signing Abby up for dance classes every year! I am sure you do too! It is so much fun realizing how much joy it will bring to her now and in the future. How exciting as well that Claire will be joining in all the fun!! Have a great day and while I am sad that you wont be updating much this weekend---I expect a FULL bday report w/ pics on Monday

Have fun!!!

Hope your birthday's been great, even if it has been busy. At least it's busy with family! Don't fret about turning 30...I'll be 41 in 20 more days

Happy 30th!!!

Great that you get to celebrate it with your whole family! It is quite a milestone, isn't it???

I actually did something smart to coincide with mine...gave birth for the 1st time exactly one week to the day before. So by the time my big 3-0 rolled around we were 5 days out of the hospital, still sleep deprived and overwhelmed trying to figure out all the bells and whistles on our 1st child.

All the angst and turmoil we put ourselves through for these milestone birthdays just completely passed me by - I was far too busy learning how to be a new mom to give it a second thought!

So I guess in a few years when the big 4-0 hits I will be in for a double whammy! Better make sure I am in WDW for it to soften the blow!

Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!

 

[ladybugmom]

haha!

I know!! I know!! I NEED to update!!

Hi! Happy (belated) Birthday I can't wait to hear more on your trip.

Thank you so much!! I hope to update soon!

I love your report. I am taking my 2 1/2 year old daughter and 14 month old son in a few weeks. I love all of their bows and outfits!! Too cute!! I love reading your report because I am sure your speed in the parks will be similar to what we will be able to accomplish.

Thank you and welcome! Where in AL are you from?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:

Thank you!

Happy Birthday

Thank you!!

Hey Becky! Happy Belated Birthday. I have been lurking around your report for the past two days and I am finally caught up! I love all of your PP pics, it stinks that you werent able to order them in the book. Your own pics are amazing as well! Can't wait to read more about your trip!

Hello and welcome!! Glad you're joining in!! Thank you!

Happy Late Birthday to a fellow Diser and Leo. My birthday is today.....I just wanted to let you know your TR is great and I hope my first one turns out half as great as yours. I live in a small suburb north of Huntsville, Alabama so I might be close to your inlaws. Great report.

Hi and welcome to my TR!! Glad you're here!! Thank you!! And Happy Birthday to you!! Huntsville is about an hour drive from Jasper so you are not too far away from my inlaws!!

 

[ladybugmom]

I had a great day last Saturday celebrating my birthday. I started the day by taking the girls to register for dance and to get fitted for ballet and tap shoes. Then we had lunch at McDonald's. After that I took Ally over to Pump-it-Up (an inflatable party place) for a children's church choir kick-off party! Then my parents came in town for the weekend and we all went to eat at Bahama Breeze! YUM!!

Ally & Nana

my Mom & Dad

Brent & me

my birthday dessert (chocolate mousse on top of a brownie--soooo good!!)

Claire enjoying my birthday present from Brent--a DVD player for my van (Ally has her own screen in front of her seat, too--notice the movie that is playing--that's all they've watched ALL week long!!)

opening presents at home

a Vera Bradley Raspberry Fizz large duffle from my Mom & Dad

my aunt and uncle sent presents that included a book for Ally's 1st day of K and a school frame

Dad, me, & Mom

Thanks again for everyone's birthday wishes! It was a wonderful day!

 

[ladybugmom]

I just wanted to apologize for not being around this week. I've had a pretty rotten week and haven't really felt like posting. Sunday night my dad got a horrific phone call--my uncle (who is struggling with depression) tried to commit suicide Sunday evening. My 15-year-old cousin found him and they rushed him to the hospital where he had surgery. Thankfully he was ok--apparantly he had not been taking any of the medication that he had been prescribed. He will remain in the hospital until they feel that he is not a danger to himself. His job gave him a 6 month leave--which is good b/c that's partly what was causing him anxiety. They gave him some type of medication that works quickly to help him but will have to find something he can take long-term. Usually those types of medications take awhile to get adjusted to and to figure out the correct dosage, etc. So I would appreciate your prayers.

Then on Tuesday I took Ally to school registration. She had been praying since February that she would get my friend from church as her teacher. She did not get her--she got a teacher I don't know at all AND her very close friend ended up getting in my friend's class. It was very upsetting. We did get to meet Ally's teacher and she seemed really nice. We also got to see the classroom. I also signed up for PTA and car lane.

Then Wednesday we went to a playdate at the park. A friend of mine planned it and invited a bunch of the kiddos that are starting Kindergarten at Ally's school--kind of like a get-to-know-you type deal. Well we went and no one hardly spoke to us. After about an hour, Ally came up to me upset b/c no one wanted to play with her. She is very outgoing and I could see her trying to play with the other kids as I chased Claire on the playground. Well she asked me to take her home. I about lost it right there--my heart just broke for her!! I made it to the van and then just started crying! I cried for a good 45 minutes. I have never felt so lonely in all of my life! And then for my own child to feel that way--uggh! It was AWFUL!

So needless to say it's been a rough week. But God obviously knew what I needed. We had friends invite us to go shopping yesterday, go to McD's today, and other friends invited us over for dinner tomorrow night. I also heard a lot of great things about Ally's teacher from several of my friends on Facebook. So I'm feeling better about things.

A highlight of our week was going to The Wiggles show on Tuesday evening!! It was a GREAT show!! We had 5th row seats and the girls had sooo much fun singing and dancing with The Wiggles!!

Ally waiting for the show to start

Claire in her "Fruit Salad" dress

"Toot, Toot! Chugga, Chugga! Big Red Car!"

me & my girls

"Fruit Salad! Yummy, Yummy!!"

"Play your guitar with Murray!!"

This drumline was AWESOME!! My favorite part of the show!!

Ally dancing

"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

last song of the show

still dancing

Goodbye Wiggles!!

Thanks for letting me share my week with you. I hope to be back to my TR very soon!!

 

[Sunset Cliffs]

Becky ~ So sorry you have had such a hard week. Sometimes it seems like when it rains, it pours. It's nice that you have friends that you can spend time with to help bring some positive things into your week. I will keep you in my prayers!

Also, I'm so sorry that I have not wished you a Happy Birthday before now. I have had a crazy week myself and have not been around much. It looks like you had a wonderful day.

 

[ladybugmom]

Becky ~ So sorry you have had such a hard week. Sometimes it seems like when it rains, it pours. It's nice that you have friends that you can spend time with to help bring some positive things into your week. I will keep you in my prayers!

Also, I'm so sorry that I have not wished you a Happy Birthday before now. I have had a crazy week myself and have not been around much. It looks like you had a wonderful day.

Thanks!! I really appreciate your prayers!! No worries--the summer can be soooo busy!! I totally understand!!

 

[ladybugmom]

I forgot to mention that Ally's 1st day of school will be Tuesday, August 11th. They do staggered enrollment here for Kindergarten. That means that each child goes 1 day that first week--so around 4 kids each day. It's a great way for the teacher to get to know the kids and get them used to her routine and rules. Then the following week they start going everyday. Ally cannot wait!! We bought her a new outfit and have all of her school supplies--and I even took her today for a haircut (just a trim). She is soooo ready to start school! I'm going to be a mess come Tuesday!

 

[shannn]

Belated Happy Birthday to you! Sounds like you had a fabulous day and how cute are your parents!!

So sorry about your uncle - I hope he is on the road to recovery!

If kids only knew how much our hearts break for them when they're upset. It's so hard not to go intervene, isn't it? I don't know what I'd say, "You be her friend right now or else!!" Probably wouldn't work, huh?

Sounds like y'all had a great time at the concert. (Is it me, or are they looking old?)

My youngest starts kindergarten in 2 weeks. We have a staggered start too. I really do think it's a great transition. She's excited and I'm excited for her, but it's definitely bittersweet. My baby is all grown up.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

So sorry about your crummy week but your birthday sounded fab and it sounds like your Wiggles concert and outings with your friends picked you up.

Hope that your uncle gets better.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Your birthday looks like fun! Love that VB duffel, and let me just tell you, that DVD player will be your best friend on car trips!

I am so sorry about your uncle! Hope the doctor is able to find a medication that works for him very soon!

That stinks about not getting the kindergarten teacher you wanted and the playdate. I hope the teacher Ally got turns out to be fabulous, and I hope she makes lots of new friends in school.

Now, as far as the first day of school -- do YOU have plans to get together with friends after you send Ally off? If not, make them -- it will make you feel so much better afterwards!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Hi Becky! First...happy belated Birthday! Sorry I missed it but you look like you had a great celebration with the family. Love the new VERA!

So sorry to hear about your uncle. I'll be praying that he is able to get the help he needs in the hospital. What a difficult time for the family. Depression and mental illness are hard things to deal with because of the negative misconceptions people have about them....I'm sure you and your family are rallying around him right now and I'll be praying for strength for all of you as well.

UGH...what a shame about that playdate! It sounded like a great idea. I'm sure that Ally will make lots of friends in kindergarten next week.

I'm glad you are hearing good things about the teacher Ally got. Jonah got the one teacher last year that I did NOT want him to get. Isaiah had her in Kdg. and it was not a good experience. She had since moved up to second grade and I was really concerned. But I said lots of prayers and just let things take their course before I said anything about changing his classroom. It turns out that the experience with her as a second grade teacher was completely different than when Isaiah had her in kindergarten. Jonah loved her and it was a great year!

Enjoy the weekend and you'll be in my prayers on Tuesday morning!

 

[mousescrapper]

Hi Becky,


Happy belated

sounded like you had a wonderful 30th....I loved turning 30 myself too....felt so grown up It's kinda fun we both are August babies...my 35th is the end of the month of the 30th...I'm really looking forward to it. My Dad's b-day is the 28th and for the past 3 yrs including this one we have gone to a Chicago Cubs game. So I can't wait

I'm sorry about the rough week you've had...I ought to be getting ready to leave for the massive back to school big errand run today...but I knew I needed to send out some to you.

Sorry to hear about your Uncle I hope things are getting better and a little calmer for you and your family.

Also I know that agnst of pain for your children, when they feel completely left out...w/ Michael having Aspergers friends are few and far for him...it is heartbreaking. But I know Ally's wonderful smile and perky personality will shine through wehn she starts K next week...she will be just fine...besides her Father will be her. Hang in there friend,

Love all the Wiggles pictures...I miss the old Greg. My favorite Wiggle is Anthony

Glad you had some great fun there to brighten your week and I'll be here when you get back to the TR...

Julie

 

[Happy Elf]

Sounds like you had a nice 30th!

Hope things with Ally's class get better. I'm sure as she spends more time with the kids in her class she will find a friend.

The Wiggles concert looked like fun. The girls looks like they were having a blast!