Timandlesley's The Sum of Our Thrills TR w/ tons of pics&video 9/27 PTR link pg.58

[purplepeg]

So happy you started the report! Wow, long drive but sounds like it went well despite the A/C. Wish our kids would get so excited when we surprise them with things, our are just stunned and silent. Love the look of the hotel, pool area looks awesome and the rooms look really nice. So nice to hear about adventures outside of Disney. Too bad you had to cut back on ressies but money doesn't grow on trees or we'd all be there all the time! Can't wait for the next installment. I'll have to find out about your cruise you just snuck in there with a little mention

 

[kimbo0569]

What a great start to your TR, as usual! I'm in, can't wait to read more

 

[ArielSRL]

Joining in while on my honeymoon...may or may not read until we get home...

 

[iixheartxyouxox]

Great start! i was so excited when i saw earlier this month that you were going to wdw again cuz i love your reports! It helps me pass the days until i get to go there this august! =]

 

[PittypatBR]

Oh my gosh, what a fabulous start to the trip! (Well, after the AC started working again anyway!) When we drove by the Nick hotel when we were there I thought about y'all and was excited for you. The video was priceless! We need to try that sometime. I'm glad it lived up to the kids' dreams! I'm glad your birthday was so nice too, and the Blue Man Group was a great way to celebrate.

However, the neat thing about your family, and the reason so many of us are huge fans of your TRs, is your positive attitude. You and Tim and the kids always have fun and enjoy being together. Your kids are well-mannered and loving and they appreciate everything you do for them. You and Tim seem to really support each other and try to make each other (and the kids) happy. You are very caring individuals, and that makes your family so enjoyable to see. And of course, you have a real gift for capturing the essence of the experience in your reports so that we can get a vicarious thrill. Thanks! Can't wait to hear more!

 

[natale1980]

The Nick hotel seems great!
My kids would love to stay there!!

-nat

 

[pmama]

Love your TRs. The inside story to Luke's "pedicure" comment is too cute. Looks like you all had an amazing time at Nick. And, I am too impressed how well you stick to your budget, even sacrificing future plans to stick with it. That takes strength, especially in the middle of vacation. Good for you!

Also good to know they offer teacher discount at Nick Hotel. Do they always offer that or is it just during certain times?

 

[Sbux77]

What a great start to your trip! I can't wait to see more.

 

[MAJ RN]

So excited to see a new timandlesley trip report! The Nick hotel looks like a lot of fun, may have to try it on our next trip. Can't wait to read about your first day at Disney!


Melissa

 

[anbouk]

Subbing in Lesley! On board and cannot wait to read this trippie! We will be checking into AKV in a lil' over 2 months! Can't wait to hear all about your experiences! Say did you try Sanaa? Just curious as we are contemplating that for a first!

 

[dddisrunner]

Holy Cow, page 5 already...really I'm not surprised though! Great start to the TR! Loved the video, too cute! The Nick hotel looked CRAZY! Glad the kids had a blast and glad you managed to recover from your disrobing before anyone noticed! I'm here for the ride, of course!

Diane

 

[mefordis]

So happy to see you started the trip report! I read it all right away. My 6 yr old was looking over my shoulder and made me read it to her!

Diane, can't wait to read yours as well!

 

[Native NYer]

Joining in!
Now, to go back and read

 

[Nicole786]

So excited you started this!! And i'm super excited you liked Universal from what you saw! Its not Disney but it has a charm to it!! We're staying at the Hard Rock Hotel before we head over to Disney in August, we love it there! I've stayed at the Royal Pacific, and the Portofino is georgeous!! It has the BEST italian restaurant there: Mama Della's!

 

[Shell & Ted]

Love your trip reports! Look forward to them every year.

 

[DaPanMan]

Whew, I made it.

My wife and I saw Blue Man Group in Vegas and she was very hesitant at first but said it was one of the best, funniest shows she's ever seen. I loved 'em. All the people who I know who have gone since I always tell 'em they save the best seats for those who show up late.

Can't wait to hear more of the adventure.

 

[LISAMWDW]

Wow, off to a great start! Sounds like a blast and it's only day two!!!!

Loved Tim having to play the Underwear Game! I bet the kids loved that! We haven't see the Blue Men yet. Sounds fun!

Can't wait for more!!

 

[The Marsons]

I am in! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Fabulous first update, and that video is a great memory. I love making my kids happy and surprising them.

My son George just saw your picture of all the water slides and he wants to try their next time.

Looking forward to the next update

Sarah

 

[Mycuteboyz3]

What a great start. I love to see your kids faces, they are always so happy and excited with everything you do. It's totally contagious. My 2 youngest were looking over my shoulder and are so into your trip report they keep asking me to check for updates. Looking forward to the rest of your TR.

 

[Kinley'sMom]

Another lurker here! I think I've read and enjoyed all your TRs. We unfortunately won't be back to WDW til June 2011 so I'm getting my Disney "fix" through trip reports. Can't wait to hear more!!