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

Hi Lesley! I just got caught up and I absolutely love your trip report! You're kids are the cutest! Lauren looks just like my little cousin with all that curly hair! I can't wait for another update, what a great trip you guys had.
 
When will the book be released??? If you need to pay expenses for some employees to go to WDW, let me know, I'll be your employee!

Thanks for the info. I guess the only other wierd question that comes up with that is how far into Epcot is Coral Reef? (It's been a really long time) I'll be coming from break at the WL. . .
 
Hi Everyone. Hope everybody is having a great weekend. Just wanted to say I didn't forget about all of you! With all the trip reporting I've been doing my University of Phoenix work got a bit neglected and I have to get grades out to my students this weekend, I will post another update on Monday for everyone to review, so STAY TUNED!!!!
Lesley
 
Another great installment, Lesley! I can't wait to hear about the 2 dreams. I have also booked the Norway dinner for my dd7 and myself while my dh, ds and Dad go to Cirque Du Soleil.
So glad you are enjoying it. You are going to love the Norway dinner, sounds like a GREAT girls only plan! :thumbsup2
Lesley

Lesley, Lauren looked like a little doll- too precious. I love how they go straight for the water! They know fun! :goodvibes
Thank you! Oh yes, water and my children are drawn together like magnets!
Lesley

I can't wait to hear about the other dreams.:listen:
Coming up!
Lesley
Hey Lesley, I think you missed my post last night (I think we posted at the same time funny) anyway I'll ask again so you don't have to go back and re read everything.... When you where at BBB did you see any boys getting the cool dudes package? and do you know what it consists of, thinking my DS will feel left out with the girls getting all the attention too!

lastly, just curious if your TGM park picks worked out for you was he pretty acurate in your opinion? I am also a subscriber over there, and just curious if the days he suggests are pretty right on? I know you went "of track" a few times, did you notice a big change in the crowds doing that? we are planning on going in June next year ... Thanks for any help and info

keep the trippie comimg your family is one of my favorites!
Annette
So sorry I missed your question. I did not see any boys getting the cool dude package, but I did see a TON of boys that week with the glitter Mickey's in their heads and the crazy color hair glue, etc.
The TGM picks were RIGHT ON in my oppinion we noticed the difference when we wouldn't do the green days, like the EMH at AK for example, stick to the green days, they work!!!!
Lesley
Just loving your report. Lauren is soooo adorable and looks like she loved the princess meal. BBB sounds like a lot of fun. The cool dudes package sounds like a good idea to help with the jealous brothers. Disney's always thinking. Your pictures are so beautiful.
So glad you are enjoying it. BBB is a lot of fun Next time we will do the cool dude package, just wish they had something more "boyish" there for them.
Lesley
Great TR!!!

I love the pics of POFQ. We stayed at POR back in January. We had a fabulous time there and we often enjoyed the short walk over to POFQ. When I see the pics you post from POFQ I feel like we’ve never left. In my mind I can picture where all of the POFQ pics were taken. I’m so homesick for WDW. If you have any pics of POR that you could post I’d appreciate it, I’m still going through withdrawals.
We didn't make it over to POR so I don't have any pics of it, I'm sorry, we just loved POFQ, do have more pics of that to share in upcoming installments.
Lesley
I'd buy your book. :) I look forward to your reports every day and it will be a bummer when you are done with this one. Honestly, I've never followed a trip report on the Dis, but yours is just so nice. It's never too early to start planning another trip though.
YEAH! I'd sell one!!!! :cool1:
Lesley
i absolutely LOVE your pics of lauren with the princesses! they're so sweet!!!!! makes me want to be a little girl again. oh, and you guys met the same aurora that i did at epcot!

and the pics you got of pluto are so good.....makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...especially the one of luke hugging pluto! :goodvibes

i'm so glad lauren got picked to be in the lion king show! my best friend went about a week before we did and her 3-year-old was picked. she was afraid that he wouldn't do it because he's usually timid about things like that, but he got right up there with no problem. and the CM held his hand (as it appears they did with lauren, too) and she said she thinks that really helped with making him feel more at ease. so cool!!!!! :thumbsup2
So glad yo uliked the Epcot dinner pics, it was a lot of fun. I went back and looked at the Pluto pics after you wrote that, they are good! Yes, the CM that asked Lauren to be in the show was great with her he said "you wanna come and play a game with me?" and she just jumped up, grabbed his hand and the rest was history.
Lesley
Loved the AK report, your breakfast looks good. We enjoy CP in MK but maybe we will give this one a try too. Lucky Lauren to be in LK show, pictures are too cute.

Just a suggestion for future trips, and we know there will be more.:rotfl: We have found that when trying to get to ESPN we always take a MK, MGM or AK bus. Then transfer to a BW bus. Always avoid DTD if possible.

How adorable are those pictures of Lauren with the princesses. You really did score. Great job of planning the day so that she is well rested for the experience. princess:
So glad you enjoyed it, we have always enjoyed Donald's Breakfastasaurus, good food and usually great interaction with characters, nice to get into AK before everyone else too. GERAT ESPN tip, thanks, I'll tell Tim!!!! That would have saved them a TON of time that night.
Lesley

I finished your TR, I made it through all 130+ pages!!!
First things first-I wanted to comment on your job-hats off to you. When I decided to go back to school I thought long and hard about special ed and speech pathology, speech path won; but I still wanted to salute you :teacher:
for a very demanding and not always rewarding career!!!
Now on the real focus-WDW!!! Your kids are so adorable and your family looked like they had a great time. We loved POFQ too. I had read on the DIS about how close and cozy the resort was so I didn't feel a need to request a specific building. In comparison to other resorts POFQ is close and cozy but when you are hot and tired walking to that farthest building makes it seem like you walked all the way from MK. We too switched buildings and were placed in bldg 2-so worth it!!!
Warning Sale Info ahead--Based on your preTR you seemed pretty stocked up on Disney tees, but we were at tri-co disney store yesterday and they had kids and adults tees for 2.99!!!!!! And other clothing was marked down 40% and the beach towels were all 5.99. (Just in case you were needing a lil Disney fix!!!)
I have to tell you that I cried when I read about Luke waking Tink. Every year my DD says she is going to try this, but she can be a night owl, so she is never up and at the park early enough.
Glad to see Lauren enjoyed BBB, Katie did that last year and even at age 9 she was in heaven!!!
Again I was so happy to hear of your wishes. Can't wait to hear of the official end date for this Oct vs. Dec. Would love to have a wish granted!!
Great idea of the purchase of the mugs, there are a few auctions on ebay right now, and the price is great but by time I add the shipping costs I would pay more!!!
Is your bday present red white and blue or red white and black? I love it and I would love it even more if it was red white and black (Miami U colors :yay: )
Hopefully your TR will stay alive and keep me going until Dec. and then I will attempt to complete our own TR!!! Heres hoping that our trip is as wonderful as yours was (minus some rain and a rude Donald)!!
YEAH!!! You made it through it! Thanks for the Disney heads up, I don't know if our wallet could handle a nother trip to the mall right now. Thanks for the hats off for work, it is VERY challenging but I do love what I do. Keep watching the ebay auctions, we got a great deal. The necklace is red white and black, so good for you!!!! Now start droping hints to your DH! I agree, building 2 at POFQ is the BEST!!!
Great TR! Your kids are so cute! Definitely subscribing!
So glad yo uare enjoying it, thanks for posting!
Lesley

Hi Lesley! I just got caught up and I absolutely love your trip report! You're kids are the cutest! Lauren looks just like my little cousin with all that curly hair! I can't wait for another update, what a great trip you guys had.
So glad you are enjoying it, thanks for the kiddo compliments, of course I think they are cute, but I'm a bit partial ;)
Lesley

When will the book be released??? If you need to pay expenses for some employees to go to WDW, let me know, I'll be your employee!

Thanks for the info. I guess the only other wierd question that comes up with that is how far into Epcot is Coral Reef? (It's been a really long time) I'll be coming from break at the WL. . .
I haven't written the book, I would if I had the connections, would be afraid I'd write it and never find a publisher to publish it. Coral Reef is RIGHT by living seas, not a far walk at all, pretty close to the entrance actually.
Lesley
 

Hi Everyone. Hope everybody is having a great weekend. Just wanted to say I didn't forget about all of you! With all the trip reporting I've been doing my University of Phoenix work got a bit neglected and I have to get grades out to my students this weekend, I will post another update on Monday for everyone to review, so STAY TUNED!!!!
Lesley

You are putting work before the TR? How dare you!:rotfl:

I'll be patiently waiting for your next installament. :surfweb:

:3dglasses
 
Afternoon Leslie.

Great trip report, can't wait to read the rest.

I was just looking at your MySpace page and noticed that you teach courses in Masters of Eucation. My dw is about half-way through hers. In fact we are travelling in August this time because she is taking two courses this month.
 
What a fantabulous day!!! :banana: I love all of the pics and the kids are adorable! Great update!! :goodvibes
 
Afternoon Leslie.

Great trip report, can't wait to read the rest.

I was just looking at your MySpace page and noticed that you teach courses in Masters of Eucation. My dw is about half-way through hers. In fact we are travelling in August this time because she is taking two courses this month.
So glad you are enjoying it. Yes, I teach special education full time but also teach Masters of Education courses for UOP part time (been doing it for almost 5 years now) and love it! Congrats to your DW!
Lesley
What a fantabulous day!!! :banana: I love all of the pics and the kids are adorable! Great update!! :goodvibes
It was a fun day, glad you enjoyed reading it.
Lesley
You are putting work before the TR? How dare you!:rotfl:

I'll be patiently waiting for your next installament. :surfweb:

:3dglasses
I know, I know, it's not like me :rotfl: Thanks for your patience
Lesley
 
I haven't written the book, I would if I had the connections, would be afraid I'd write it and never find a publisher to publish it. Coral Reef is RIGHT by living seas, not a far walk at all, pretty close to the entrance actually.
Lesley

Oh, I know, just supporting DH in that you really should write it! And I'd love to help with research!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Happy Sunday!
 
I love your TR. I enjoyed the last one and enjoying this one as well. Your children are so adorable. They seem like angels compared to my child. What is your secret? :laughing:
 
Great Chapters... I sure love when you do 1 day at a time... even if it takes 3 posts :thumbsup2

I too would have been bothered by what luke heard Donald say.... Considering they aren't supposed to be speaking at all if I remember right...


Tanya
 
Lesley,
I may have told you this before, but I really love your trip reposrts because I have a similar family. My son will be almost 6 on this trip and my daughter wille be 2 weeks from 3 (squeezing in so she'll be free). How old are yours and more specifically how tall is Lauren? I really love hearing what they are able to ride and what they are most interested in riding.
 
Hi Lesley:

I was looking at your pics and had to laugh. Your daughter Lauren poses just like my Niece Leeann. Head tilted to the side and arms crossed. It must just be a little girl pose. Your daughter is adorable and I can see that she had the night of her life with the princesses. That is nice that you had a mother-daughter night out
 
Oh, I know, just supporting DH in that you really should write it! And I'd love to help with research!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Happy Sunday!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Lesley
I love your TR. I enjoyed the last one and enjoying this one as well. Your children are so adorable. They seem like angels compared to my child. What is your secret? :laughing:
So glad you have enjoyed the both of them. Awwwww, the camera just makes them look like angels :rotfl: No, they really are pretty darn good kids, we are truly blessed!
Lesley
Great Chapters... I sure love when you do 1 day at a time... even if it takes 3 posts :thumbsup2
I too would have been bothered by what luke heard Donald say.... Considering they aren't supposed to be speaking at all if I remember right...


Tanya
Thanks, glad you are enjoying it. Yes, the characters in masks aren't supposed to talk, I did email Disney, I'll post here if/what they reply.
Lesley
Patiently waiting for the next chapter!
Coming later today, PROMISE!
Lesley
Lesley,
I may have told you this before, but I really love your trip reposrts because I have a similar family. My son will be almost 6 on this trip and my daughter wille be 2 weeks from 3 (squeezing in so she'll be free). How old are yours and more specifically how tall is Lauren? I really love hearing what they are able to ride and what they are most interested in riding.
So glad you are enjoying it. Luke is 6, will be 7 in February, Lauren is 3, will be 4 in October, she is JUST 40 inches so that is why she was able to do so many rides this trip, Luke is 49 inches.
Lesley
Hi Lesley:

I was looking at your pics and had to laugh. Your daughter Lauren poses just like my Niece Leeann. Head tilted to the side and arms crossed. It must just be a little girl pose. Your daughter is adorable and I can see that she had the night of her life with the princesses. That is nice that you had a mother-daughter night out
Lauren is a poser, that's for sure, must be a girly thing ;)
Lesley
 
Great job Lesley! Lauren looked ADORABLE after BBB! (She is too cute!!!)

Luke is precious in those pics at Breakfasaurus (SP?) That one where he is hugging Tigger?!!? SOO CUTE!

:)
 















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