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

[Charleston Princess]

Ah, some of my favorite things at AKL -- dinner at Boma (love those zebra domes), folktales at the firepit (those rocking chairs are sooo comfortable), and swimming (what a shame they cleared the pool!).

Lauren is such a cutie with her goggles on in the elevator.

 

[Sooze]

1. I LOVE how you and Diane are updating together... it's so neat to read about your days from each family's perspective
2. I LOVE your new avatar!! Adorable!!

Okay... on with the reply...

The shirt I am wearing was my gift from Diane and Bryan for my birthday

Nice pic, Diane and Bryan. That is a great shirt!! And you and Tim are just precious!!

At one point in the middle of her telling the story a family came out and totally interrupted her and asked her to take a family photo of them, ummmmmmmm HELLO, do you notice anyone outside of yourself. She very politely said “I can after I am done telling this story” and they sounded a little put out and said “o.k., we’ll wait” I swear, sometimes you just have to laugh at people like this

Seriously?! People are so unaware, aren't they?

There were rumors of people pooping in the pool, etc. so the boys decided to go up and ask, they told them it was “unscheduled maintenance” YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh, RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is so funny! What else could "Unscheduled maintenance" mean.. really?

What a GREAT day. So excited to hear about the Segway tour. Did Tim or Bryan bring a camera with them?

Have fun in NJ!!! Say hi to Snookie!

 

[punkin413]

We were so excited to be eating at Boma again. When I think about how I hesitated forever about eating here because I was afraid of us not liking it I could just kick myself, such yummy yummy food to choose from

i love boma too and feel the same way! when erica and i went on our girls' trip back in september 2008 we decided that we would choose ADRs that we knew our husbands wouldn't want to go to. one of my choices was boma and it was SO good! i told ray we are definitely going here next trip and he keeps telling me no, but we're going to, darn it!!! my favs are the chicken pepperpot soup, the upsidedown pineapple cheesecake and of course the zebra domes!

At one point in the middle of her telling the story a family came out and totally interrupted her and asked her to take a family photo of them, ummmmmmmm HELLO, do you notice anyone outside of yourself. She very politely said “I can after I am done telling this story” and they sounded a little put out and said “o.k., we’ll wait” I swear, sometimes you just have to laugh at people like this …

you have to wonder how people get by in life without getting smacked in the face daily.

the story sounds really cool!

Lauren was ready to hit the pool quickly (I just LOVE how she insisted wearing her goggles on the way DOWN to the pool ) :

kids and their goggles always crack me up! so cute!

 

[DWGal210]

Another great update!

I just love Boma - we were lucky enough one trip to be the "Family of the Day" and the staff was so sweet! The food is also awesome!!

Glad you got to hear the story...but why are some people so clueless?!? Take a picture of us?!? Hmmm...

I'm glad the kids finally got to swim!

have a great week!!

 

[luvfigment]

What a great night despite having to clear the pool for some "maintenance." Bome is yummy including the Zebra Domes. Lauren looks so into the story telling in the picture you posted...if thats not a face of concentration I don't know what is. I also love how she wore her goggles down to the pool and posed with the towel on her head after. Luke looks like he had fun in the arcade. Looking forward to reading about the day in Epcot and Tim's review of the Segway tour!

 

[stacikristine]

Cute shirt! My absolute favorite things at Boma are the sun dried tomato hummus and the pineapple upside down cheesecake. YUM!!! EEEEWWWW for the "unscheduled maintenance!" The next time my hubby and I stay at AKL (he never wants to stay anywhere else), we'll have to go to one of the African Storytelling times!

 

[MagicShell]

This was not your lucky week as far as swimming goes.

Can't wait to hear about the Segway tour.

 

[Disfan3]

What a great update!

I am also a teacher and during the summer, we are usually non-stop GO but this year, we have a 1 year old! She has slowed us in lots of ways but it always seems non-stop, even here at home! Trips and outings are just not quite as carefree as before!!

Love goggles, Lauren!

Does anyone have a link to Diane's current TR? I really loves the girls only trip...thanks!

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

Another pool set back? Your poor kids! Glad you took time to enjoy the resort! There really is so much to do at AKL/AKV.

 

[MAJ RN]

great update! Your shirt from Dianne and Bryan is really cute. My son does the same thing with the goggles on the way to and from the pool, he insists it helps! I love Boma, we eat there every trip! Looking forward to another update!


Melissa

 

[Native NYer]

Great update!
Folktales at the fire pit sounds like fun. AKL is such a unique resort.
I have to book a few nights there next summer.

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Love the update. So excited for the restaurant review. We are staying at AKL and had the same reservations (food the family might not like). Maybe we will give it a try!

 

[purplepeg]

great update, my favourite is the lentil sausage soup at Boma, so yummy!! I love how they do the desserts small so you can have more than one or ten

 

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I just wanted you to know that I'm still here, following along with your adventures I'm really enjoying your descriptions/photos of AKL. Maybe I could convince my DH to stay "out there", lol!

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

Hi Lesley ~

I'm really enjoying your trip report. You have such a cute & loving family!

We live just north of Indianapolis and we'll be driving down to WDW too in a few months. We also plan on staying somewhere in Valdosta, GA.

Well, gotta go take care of some "unscheduled maintenance". Oh, that is so gross!

Debbie

 

[Happydog]

Just another fun evening, for sure! The firepit stories are neat! We stopped in the middle of one this past February. It was definitely dark and that fire was needed!!! But what a nice laid back evening, including wine in mugs -- gotta love those mugs!!!! The AK arcade and swimming, what kid wouldn't be happy with those choices!!! Have a fun time in NY and NJ!!! Are you going to go to Cape May?

 

[Queenofallthings]

Boma....one of our top 3 restaurants

Love your top! Great picture of you and Tim..

What is up with those people interrupting...just when you think you've seen it all, along comes another idiot Love the shot of Lauren with her googles on the way to the pool....you really have the cutest kids!

 

[Trentmom]

Trent has the same shirt Luke had on that day. He just wore it this past weekend.


AKL is such a pretty resort. Love their breakfast at Boma, too.


Funny about unscheduled maintenance AKA Poop

 

[brookelizabeth]

Zebra Domessssssssssssssssss! YUMMY! I think I could make a meal out of those and the hummus!

on the "unscheduled maintenance"! Your poor kiddos are not having the best of pool luck on this trip! I'm glad they have gotten some in though!

Lauren looks so stinkin' cute in her goggles and her towel turban!

 

[tiggrbaby]

Are you going to go to Cape May?

I love Cape May! I've been there every year for almost 40 years! Staying in Jersey will give you lots of places to visit!