Tim and Lesley Year of Million Compromises/TONS pics- 8/5 help me pg. 164!!!

[pixe*dst]

Thanks for sharing it all with us. I'm looking forward to the next Pre-Trip report.

By the way, how did the Cleo Crocs do at the World? I'm debating between them & the Patras.

Thanks!

 

[SerinaEmily]

omg Tim at the waterfall is hillarious .. I think I may 'allow' my husband to do a few of these as it's right up his alley but he keeps himself in check for fear of what I'll do lol.

I loved reading your trip report .. got me really excited about our upcoming trip! Thank you so much Enjoy those cuties of yours!

 

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

Lesley, what a great TR. Thanks so much for letting us share in your family's wonderful trip.

 

[ProudMommyof2]

SIMPLY AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

 

[dddisrunner]

GREAT JOB Lesley! Thank you so much for letting us share your journey and wonderful family memories! I can totally relate to you being on the plane with a screaming kid! My Eric has lots of problems with his ears when we fly, so crying and tantrums are inevitable Poor Lauren though she was tired and hurting and so sad to leave Disney! I am dying to know what happen with the nasty PM is that so gossipy or what Can't wait to hear all about the next trip and plans! Have a great vacation! I noticed that you never got to do Jr. Chef was that part of the comprimises? Also, did you say that Luke's crocs gave him blisters? Were they real or imitation? Do you think that would make a difference? Thanks again!

 

[timandlesley]

I am shocked!! You'd never checked out innoventions!!! We did our 1st year... but it doesn't change much so we skipped it last year.... Really fun though....

I know, I can't believe it either, it was great, must do for future trips!

Each and every day was magical! Thank you so much for sharing your trip, so many details and pictures! Glad that you enjoyed your last day at EPCOT- lots of fun hidden gems where explored. Can't wait to see what next years trip brings!

So glad you enjoyed it! I can't wait to see what next years trip brings either!

What a great ending. It has been such a pleasure experiencing the World through your families eyes. Cannot wait for next year to see the next report. thank you for posting.

So glad you enjoyed it!

So I post a response to your 1st post of the day thinking thats it...to find 2 more!!! Wow... and NOOOO!!! because the trip is over.... I love tim's sillly pics at epcot!!! had me cracking up!

I know, I can't believe it's over. Oh yes, Tim is hysterical, gotta love him!

Hooray! Amazing! Wonderful! Insightful! Touching! Hilarious! Chock-Full-O-Pics!!

Loved it, Lesley! Thanks for taking the time to share your trip. I'm sad to see it end, but glad you all got home safe and sound (even after the screaming.... )

Hope you stay around for my TR. Unfortunately, we won't have NINE days to talk about, only 5... but it should be fun.

Take care, and enjoy the rest of your summer. My first teacher day is Aug. 10.

Thanks Susie, glad you enjoyed it. Can't wait to read your TR, you cracked us up last year, we both really enjoyed it, we'll be back for more for sure! August 10th!!! Bummer, we're Aug 20th.
Lesley

Lesley,
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. We just returned last Sunday from the World and had a wonderful time! We did try Coral Reef, it was great.

Thanks for your advice regarding getting a Dream. We just missed the Dream Team several times. We received a magical moment at Primeval Whirl (right to the front of the line, no waiting), but other than that no "Dream Team Dreams". However, we did have a lot Pixie Dust at our resorts. I will look for your pre trip report for your 2008 vacation!

So glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like you were close with dreams, but glad you had pixie dust!

Ooops.. I forgot. I will be showing Tim's awesome pictures to Matt tomorrow when he returns home. I will be challenging him to top Tim's pictures! We'll see what he comes up with. That waterfall one will be hard to beat!

Sounds good, can't wait to see them! The waterfall one had me in tears!
Lesley

 

[twob4him]

Wow what a wonderful ending to a spectacular trip! Therewas so much we missed too so I am so looking forward to a return trip in 2008! I'll definately check out that restaurant! I love pasta!!!

Don't worry about the Blayne thing...whatever it was...I dont know her but I know of her. I hope it got worked out. I guess some people don't understand amuck amuck!

Have a great rest of the summer! And thanks for bringing us along on your trip!

 

[timandlesley]

Thank you so much for sharing you wonderful family and trip with us. I am going in less than 2 months. I really have to enjoy this trip because I think it might be our last for a while.

So glad you enjoyed it, have fun in 2 months, I'm super jealous!
Lesley

Another great trip!

We wish you many more to come!

So glad you could "come along"

Excellent trip report, Lesley.

I really and truly felt as though I was there with you and your family.

I've gotten so many great ideas from your TR. Thank you!

Tim is hilarious. I was laughing out loud about "Nopants".

Thanks for all the entertainment and for making my wait go a little bit faster!

Can't wait to hear about your plans for next year.

Thanks. The nopants thing is Tim classic, you should have seen everyones faces all day reading it, I should have gotten video of that!
Lesley

BRAVO!
Loved your TR!

So sad to hear Luke breaking down as you were leaving. WTG to Tim for telling that guy to put a cork in it.

Your Alfredo meal looked scrumptious!

Thanks for the entertainment -- I really enjoyed your TR and look forward to reading your next one!

Thanks so glad you liked it. Oh yeah, Tim put that guy in his place quick. Alfredo's was a GREAT meal, bill came to 105.00 for lunch, thank God for the dining plan!!!
Lesley

THANKS!! THANKS!! THANKS!!! Have so enjoyed
your disney adventures Can't wait till
you start your 2008 planning..I'll be there for the
ride!!

So glad you enjoyed it.
Lesley

Wow Wow wow

And thank you thank you thank you

for sharing your trip with us.

You are QUITE WELCOME!

so sad to see it go but looking forwad to the next one!!

Coming up in early June 08', pre trippie to start who knows when : )

Again, loved it Lesley. Your family is adorable and you guys have soooo much fun, it's contagious. Love the funny WS pictures, John and I have done some crazy photos but most of the time I don't have the guts to pose the entire length of time it takes him to figure out the camera while masses of people walk by laughing...lol.

Can't wait till you start your Pre-Trippie for next year, hopefully we can meet up again. Tell Luke and Lauren we said "hello".

Thanks for sharing your Disney Adventure with us.

Thanks Darlene, OF COURSE we will be meeting up again, are you kidding!!! Kids saw your pics of the cruise today and were like "THAT'S JOHN AND DARLENE!!!!"

Awesome trip report Lesley! You inspire me to make one of my own this year.
Your family is beautiful!

Thanks, give it a whirl, it is FUN!!!

i'm so sad it's over, too! i seriously had tears well up in my eyes hearing about your little ones' tears! so sad.... and what a jerk on the bus! i'm glad tim said something to him. i would've, too! i can't wait for your next TR......what is that? 11 months away? okay.....i'll be here waiting!

I know, if you would have seen that pic of Luke you would have died. SOOOOO sad, but I respected him and didn't post it. Thanks for waiting on us. I'll post pics of our Grand Haven trip that we're taking (we leave tomorrow, I really need to get off this computer and pack, I'm such a procrastinator)
Lesley

Thanks for sharing it all with us. I'm looking forward to the next Pre-Trip report.

By the way, how did the Cleo Crocs do at the World? I'm debating between them & the Patras.

Thanks!

So glad you enjoyed it. The Cleo's were AWESOME!!!

omg Tim at the waterfall is hillarious .. I think I may 'allow' my husband to do a few of these as it's right up his alley but he keeps himself in check for fear of what I'll do lol.

I loved reading your trip report .. got me really excited about our upcoming trip! Thank you so much Enjoy those cuties of yours!

It was pretty funny, glad it gave you a laugh.
Lesley

Lesley, what a great TR. Thanks so much for letting us share in your family's wonderful trip.

Thank you, you are quite welcome!

SIMPLY AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

Gee, thanks, I'm flattered.
Lesley

GREAT JOB Lesley! Thank you so much for letting us share your journey and wonderful family memories! I can totally relate to you being on the plane with a screaming kid! My Eric has lots of problems with his ears when we fly, so crying and tantrums are inevitable Poor Lauren though she was tired and hurting and so sad to leave Disney! I am dying to know what happen with the nasty PM is that so gossipy or what Can't wait to hear all about the next trip and plans! Have a great vacation! I noticed that you never got to do Jr. Chef was that part of the comprimises? Also, did you say that Luke's crocs gave him blisters? Were they real or imitation? Do you think that would make a difference? Thanks again!

Yes, unfortunately Jr. Chef was a compromise of mine (forgot to include that) we will do it next year for sure. Luke's were the real thing, it just came up at the end. We have the immitation crocs for him and after 2 days wearing them around here he had terrible blisters, reg. Crocs are the way to go!
Lesley

 

[timandlesley]

Alright guys, gotta get off the computer and clean and pack or when Tim walks in from D.J.ing at 1:30 a.m. he's gonna kill me! Thanks to everyone for reading, it's been such fun!!!! I will take lots of pics in Grand Haven Michigan and post a mini trippie when we get back. Then hopefully 08' prices will come out and I can start planning for next year.
Thanks again!!!!
Lesley

 

[Thumpersmom]

Thank you Lesley and Tim!!!!!!!

I really enjoyed your trip and hope we have half as much fun as you did!!! if more strollers have the Nopants name I will laugh and think of you!!! Maybe next year Tim can name your family a different name every day. He has a year to think of them!

 

[Lil'DisneyMom]

Great TR Lesley!!

I can't believe it is over. Those World vacations seem to go by way too fast!! I am patiently waiting for those 08 rates to come out too!!!

 

[shannon47142]

Thanks for having such a detailed trip!! I' malso waiting on next years' rates! I look forward to your next report...until then have a great rest of summer and fall!

 

[dlpcarden]

What a magical trip you guys had!!!

I'm sure that your trip next year will be just as memorable.

I can't believe that they allowed beer on the magical express bus. Some people just try and ruin the magic for everyone else...

I am so excited about taking our trip next year. Our little one goes around saying "let's go to Disney now...ok" so cute We took him to the Disney Store at our local mall and he screamed in excitement. Can't want to show him the "real' Disney....

Thanks for sharing your trip with us.. I feel like we know each other....

 

[ericafny]

What a great TR!!! I enjoyed reading every minute of it. You are a great writer and I hear a rumor on this thread that you will be writing a book soon? Thanks for sharing your family's vacation with us! And thanks for the awesome pics of POFQ!! I'll be there in less than 2 weeks and reading your TR helped me get through the wait! Hope to be reading your next report real soon!

 

[Disney_Dreaming]

Awww Leslie, so sad that it ended! I enjoyed reading the report very much! I'm looking forward to your next pre-trippie!

Take care!

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

Thank you for a wonderful trip report. Tim's funny pictures made me laugh and your DD reminds me on my 4 yo. They both have curly hair and that cutie smile. It's so great that Disney can bring people together to share the happy times of their life. We're all so lucky to have wonderful families and friends to share that Disney magic with.

 

[Cory's Gal]

I also have to agree that seeing the ME bus on the last day makes me EXTREMELY sad too! That's the worst feeling! I really enjoyed your TR, you and your family look like so much fun! Your kids are adorable too! Thanks for sharing your trip and pics with us!!

 

[katiesmomluvsdizne]

Wow Lesley-thanks so much for sharing your memories with all of us. Looks like you guys had a GREAT time!! Sorry about the crappy tour but look on the bright side 10 days at WDW and a lot of wishes were granted!!

I have never rode Spl Mtn (I hate getting wet and then walking around all day), plus the ride mechanism itself seems like log ride at PKI. So I greatly enjoyed the pics. Zip a Dee Doh Dah is one of my DD very favorites songs. That is the name of her guinea pig too. I should her the sign and she is going to hang it above his cage-she said "thanks."

Again thanks for the great TR-you have inspired me to start a pre-TR for upcoming trip.

Hope you have a safe MI trip.

 

[LovintheLodge]

Last installment?!?! Say it isn't so Lesley! Well that was a great trip report (I also loved your report last year)! Thanks for 'taking us along with you'. I found myself frequently checking for your report updates and CourtneyandRyan's as well. And now you're both done. I'll be looking forward to your next pre-trippie. My family wants to get back to the World. It's been 2 years since we've been to WDW and we had a fantastic time. It really is a magical place.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

 

[klj27]

Another diser from Cincy! I just spent two hours of my Saturday night reading your report while my husband is reading Harry Potter. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. Your family reminds me so much of my own. We have also already planned our trip for next summer. My husband even spent time adding the fonts of every restaurant to our spreadsheet. He also works in education and has a little time on his hands. Looking forwards to your next pretrip report.