Top Secret Pixie Dust! A Surprise 13th Birthday PTR! NEW! TRIP REPORT LINK PAGE 220!

[MegansMom]

Back from vacay and all caught up!!! Loved the binder, the kids' video, and the cupcakes!!!! They looked SOOOOOOOOOOO yummy!!! We went and saw TS3 during vacation, and I cried like a baby!!! I so enjoyed the movie, and can't wait to go see it again!!! Those three movies are all so good on their own, and even better when watched together!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Your going to be in Disney before you know it! I love, love, love the Elliot pin! I think I'm going to have to go and hunt one down on ebay for myself.

 

[eandesmom]

Teva mushies are the best, I think I may just get Evan a pair, I didn't realize they came in kids sizes. He won't wear crocs to the park, they bug his feet and he will get hot in tennis shoes! He was looking at another pair of Keens but I'm not sure he'll wear them enough outside of the trip to justify the price this go round.

CUTE binder and goodies! The E's haven't found silly bandz yet...we will see what happens when they do. Love the Toy Story T, Evan got a cute one with his bday money from Old Navy, hopefully he doesn't ruin it before the trip! I need to order a lot of pins from ebay, trying to decide how many to get.

 

[floridascgirl]

Jackie, did you order your lot of pins from Ebay? If so, do you recall the seller? May I also ask where you found Connor's adorable Toy Story t-shirt?

PS. I your Mickey bling!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm gonna have to think about Tevas now......for men of course...

 

[Spartangirl]

Hi Jackie! I found your PTR through one of the many TRs I'm on...I know we're on quite a few of the same ones! I'm just joining your PTR.......way late, I know! However, I wanted to make sure that I was able to get onboard for your TR when you start...sounds fun! You'll be there just before DH and I hit the world! Your family is too cute!!!

 

[jenniferkeala808]

HEY Jackie! Sorry I’ve been MIA !but I’m here to catch up! Those LGM cupcakes are just wonderful! They’re so cute and they came out really nice! Too bad they’re in your tummy now! LOL! Can’t believe your trip is almost here! So exciting! And great trip planning supplies! Can’t wait for the next update!

 

[yinyanggirls]

I never really got into the pin trading idea, but I have to admit that Elliot is cute! And I like the Mickey ghost too. Hmmm, reevaluating pin trading now....

 

[MEK]

Cp:

Great binder. I love it! Beautiful. I also love all your other shopping items!!!!!
3 more weeks - Awesome!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Cool binder! I have to get mine together soon.
I love my Teva Mush and I don't normally wear flip flops at all. But the cloth strap is much more comfortable between my toes than the usual rubber thing.

Cute t-shirts for Connor too. I know what you mean about not letting him wear them. I do that with my girls. It seems the only things they spill are ketchup and chocolate milk - the two things I can't seem to get out!

 

[dancin_princess]

Love the binder! I didn't want to get into the silly bandz craze but the Disney ones just look so cute. Wow, less than 3 wks til your trip now.

 

[pooh'smate]

I love my Mushies. They are so comfy and the form right to the shape of your foot. This is my first summer with them and I have already ordered 2 more pairs.

 

[DWGal210]

Ooh, trip purchases...my favorite part!!

LOVE Connor's shirts - so adorable!

I ADORE your binder - so spiffy!!

Only 3 weeks - yeah!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I love your binder! Are those vintage poster replicas? They're super cute.

Thanks! I think they are meant to be vintage, but it was actually a piece of scrapbooking paper that I found and really liked.

That Jen is a sweet girl, eh? We received a little sumpin from her recently, and I was so tickled.

Jen is very sweet!

I love the shirts for Connor, and I know what you mean! I'll often buy new shirts for vacation and set them aside for my DS so they don't get ruined beforehand. Boys will be boys, but at least they can look clean at the start of the day, right?

I keep waiting for Connor to outgrow his spilling food on himself phase -- he has gotten better, but still seems to have a hard time finding his mouth from time to time. LOL!

Those Silly Bandz are all the rage, huh? I applaud the gentleman who came up with that concept. Think of how much money he's making!

Lots and lots, I am sure!

I'm so jealous you have one of the finding nemo, fish in a bag pins. I have been hoping to get one of those in my lots from ebay.

Connor grabbed that one immediately to put on his lanyard. LOL!

I my Teva Mush flip flops. They are so comfortable.

They are a big hit at our house! Charles (yes, my husband ) wanted to know if he would be allowed to wear them in the parks instead of the tennis shoes I always insist on everyone wearing. I am considering it.

Your binder is gorgeous, as always.

I think it was a good idea you went ahead and bought your pin on ebay, we don't need you worrying about that on your trip.

Thank you! Plus, having already gotten the pin, I can buy other souvenirs.

Wow! Binders getting blinged out! Looks great, Jackie.

My boys just recently got introduced to silly bandz. A neighbor friend has given them some and now they want their own. I knew there were some Disney ones. Very cool.

Thanks! Yes, the Disney ones are very cute! From what I understand they are available outside the parks, so keep your eyes open for them!

I love your binder! It looks great!! Can't believe you are three weeks away from being in the happy place.

I my Teva Mush flip flops!

Almost two and a half weeks now!

I thought about buying a new pair for myself for the trip, but I think I have run out of time.

I'm all caught up!

I always enjoy seeing what your family is up to.

The Alien cupcakes are super cute! (Black is one of the hardest icing colors to achieve.)

Thanks! Yes, I did discover just how difficult it is to achieve a black icing color -- next time I will just buy a tube.

I love your binder! Perfect for a summer trip!

Great idea to use the plastic envelope to keep your papers safe..... luv the bling!

Thank you! I had fun with the decorating.

Good idea to get that pin ahead of time, with Disney you never know if they will sell out of something or not.

As I have discovered a time or two...

I never found the TOY Story icecream on my last trip to the States, I really wanted to try it.

Oh, what a shame!

Now you have me wanting the cereal.....

I have been having a hard time resisting all the goodies at the grocery store lately. LOL!

I'm so excitted for you to get to see your beloved parade! Your trip is going to be here before you know it!

Only nineteen days away at this point!

YAY for only being 3 weeks away!!! Your trip is going to be here before you know it!!!

I even went trip shopping today to replace all those little things like Advil and travel size shower gel.

Glad you guys loved all the stuff!!!!! It was my pleasure to send a little something special to some amazing people!!!

You are so sweet, Jen, and pretty amazing yourself!

Love your binder it is so cute!!! Love the vintage posters!

Thank you!

I just got introduced to Teva Mush Flip flops and I have been breaking them in and I love them!! I am going to get another pair of them and a crocs pair in the future for my October trip!!!!

Connor's shirts are too cute!!!!!

I have been wearing mine all summer. I love them!

I can't wait for Connor to wear his new clothes!

Hi Jackie....long time since we chatted

I made my morning coffee and read your PTR....and thoroughly enjoyed it I might add I loved the chapters when you were talking about the Princess Diana exhibition....I too loved her!! I was in grade 11 when she got married and bought every book, magazine, plate, mug, thimble, spoon (obsessed I know) that I could get my hands on. Last summer when Jasmine and I were at DTD and they had another exhibit there we went....I was quite emotional. There was something about this wonderful lady that I could relate too! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures!!

I am so happy that everything seems to have worked out for you! I will keep up now and look forward to the rest of your wonderful vacation planning and then TR!!!!!

Hi, Queen!!! So glad to see you on here!!! I am completely with you on the Princess Diana stuff -- I had tons of books and even paper dolls of her! I just thought she was wonderful!

I am very happy that we are headed to WDW now! It just didn't feel right not going. LOL!

Jackie, your binder looks great; love the cover! That was a good idea to get your pin ahead of time.

Thank you! I thought the cover matched CBR quite nicely! Yes, I knew I had to have the pin, and I actually found it for cheaper on eBay than I would have paid in the parks!

Jackie, the binder looks great! I don't have a binder, but I have an accordian folder with tabs. I wish that I had enough pockets so we could organize by days!!! I am so excited that your trip is so close! We have a month to go!!!

Thanks! I actually wanted to do an accordion file for this trip, but couldn't find one that I liked. You aren't too far behind us! It will be here before we know it!

Your binder is so sweet looking....

Thank you, Julie!

great idea on the plastic doc holder...I know I have one around here somewhere...

I like it because nothing gets wrinkled just being tossed into my bag. I can also put paper things I want to keep nice for scrapbooking in it.

great shirts for Connor! and love the pins...especially the carrousel one that would be awesome for Bekah's timeline book...

and your MSEP pin good buy...and oh those silly bandz...yes Bekah is quite struck by those now and would love some of the Disney ones

The kids really liked deciding who would get which pins -- there were a couple of sketchy moments, though, when I thought they might start arguing.

From what I understand, the Disney Silly Bandz are outside the parks, too.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Can you believe we are so close to leaving? The next 3 weeks are going to fly! (They better )

Very cute purchases! I'm thinking of looking for those Teva Mush flip flops for Chris...where did you get them from? I know he's not going to want to wear sneakers everywhere, everyday we're there!

I ordered ours from Teva online. If you register for their emails, they are always sending me codes for free shipping.

Love the trip binder! That's also a really great idea to put all the documents into that clear envelope...I may steal that idea as well

Steal away!

We never saw the Mickey and gang set of Silly Bands. We got the Toy Story, both Princess and Fairy... but no Mickey and gang... boo!

Do you want me to keep an eye out for some Mickey and the Gang for you while we are down there?

Love your binder, it is darling... as for the parade that was my only disappointment!

Uh oh! Why was it a disappointment???

I love the binder!

I haven't seen the character bands before.....hmmmm...I have a new mission!

Thanks! Someone said awhile back they found some of the Disney Silly Bandz at Walmart -- our Walmart doesn't carry Silly Bandz so I am not sure if it is a regional thing or not.

Your binder looks great! I like how you use the clear envelope things for your maps and ADR's. I also love the Elliot pin. I love Pete's Dragon and used to torture my sister by making her watch it when we were kids. LOL.

Thanks! I remember watching Pete's Dragon every time it came on tv when I was little. I always hated it when Elliott would get in trouble -- in fact, I always hated it when any character would get in trouble for something they had done.

Hey Jackie I got a bit behind this week so had to get caught up. First off:

I loved the video the kids made. C&C productions-Love it!!

Those cupcakes came out so good. I bet they tasted as good as they looked.

What cute pics of Chelsea reading & sleeping with the dog.

Your binder is great and I love all the pins you got & the shirts for Connor are very cute. Love the TS one!!

I guess I need to get over to my TR & do an update.

Hi! Thanks for all the compliments! We have been having lots of fun around the house this summer!

Alright, at the risk of sounding like an idiot............ what are Teva Mush flip flops? I am a Crocs girl (I pracitcally live in them), so I am intrigued to know if I am missing out on some flip floppity goodness with those Tevas. Educate me please.

Teva Mush flip flops are absolute heaven! They are definitely flip floppity goodness. I always order ours directly from the Teva website -- if you register for their emails, they will send you free shipping codes.

I love your binder. The plastic envelope idea is great.
The pins are so cute. I'm thinking of ordering some for trading. Not sure if my nephew will be into it.

Hi, Jen! Thanks! If you are unsure about your nephew and pin trading, just order a few and see how he does.

How do the Teva Mush flip flops run for kids? I'm not sure if I should go down a size for my nephew or buy a size larger.

I just looked at Connor's tennis shoe size and ordered that in his flip flops. They fit great!

Ok--I'm finally all caught up!! I love your TS3 update--I also had to use napkins to wipe away my tears!! Such a great movie!!

Yes, it was absolutely amazing!

And what cute alien cupcakes!! I think I saw that recipe in my Family Fun magazine!! Adorable!!

Thanks! I wanted to do the alien sugar cookies that were in the D23 magazine, but I chickened out. LOL!

LOVE the pics of Chelsea reading in the rain and falling asleep with the dogs on the floor!!

She is so dramatic!

Your binder is beautiful--I really like how you decorated it!! The ribbon adds that special touch!! Where did you find the clear envelopes for the park maps?! GREAT idea!! YAY for Mickey mail!! You are sooo close!!

Thanks! Prior to last year, the Disney Travel Co. would always send their travel documents in those clear envelopes -- not they do those booklets.

Your trip is getting so close!! Love the Ellioitt pin! I also heart Teva Mush flip flops. They are the best!

Thanks! Yes, the trip is getting closer and closer!

How adorable are your cupcakes!! I love them!!
Pete and Elliott...love that movie as a kid! You are sooo close to your trip, I'm getting so excited for you!

Hi, Jess! Thanks! Yes, I loved Pete's Dragon as a kid, but I really loved the actual float in the MSEP -- I thought it was very neat that it would blow smoke out of its nostrils!

 

[hlrababy]

I love your binder!!!!!!

Oh, and all those cute purchases!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Very cute trip binder! I just use a boring spiral notebook with pockets

I love the Elliott pin

Thanks! I always have fun decorating the trip binders!

I like the carousel horse.

However, am I seeing a pufferfish in a plastic bag in there???
Trade, trade, trade!!!!

I know, right! That poor, poor, poor pufferfish!

Rinky, I'll jump in here! Teva's are heaven on your feet. Just the right arch support and such a nice soft foot bed. Do you have Famous Footwear? They have them there but not much variety. Find your size then if they work for you, go to the internet for the variety!

They are wonderful! I just haven't been brave enough to wear them while park touring yet.

We don't have one of those stores. I may have to do a little digging though and see if I can find something around here. They sound really good. I think as I get older, my feet get more sensitive b/c the little "nubs" on the footbed of the crocs are starting to hurt my feet. Never bothered me before. Thanks for the info! I will surely check those out!

I just ordered the size I normally wear in shoes, and they were fine.

I have to throw my support to Tevas also. I love my Teva flip flops. They are great.

Love the binder. It is so cute and organized. I absolutely love the MSEP pin. I am so excited that I get to see the parade this week!!!! Yay for mickey mail!!

Thanks! Have fun seeing the parade!!! I can't wait to see it!

Did you buy new footwear for Disney too? I am taking my Keen sandals. I love them. My husband thinks they are ugly but I am not trying to make a fashion statement.

LOL! I actually have my Teva Mushies from last year, and of course, my tennis shoes. I always worry about wearing something without a lot of support when I am walking all over the parks.

Back from vacay and all caught up!!! Loved the binder, the kids' video, and the cupcakes!!!! They looked SOOOOOOOOOOO yummy!!! We went and saw TS3 during vacation, and I cried like a baby!!! I so enjoyed the movie, and can't wait to go see it again!!! Those three movies are all so good on their own, and even better when watched together!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!

Hi, Jen! Welcome back from your beach vacation! Have you booked for August yet? LOL! Thanks for all the compliments, and yes, TS3 was just wonderful! Can't wait to own it on DVD!

Your going to be in Disney before you know it! I love, love, love the Elliot pin! I think I'm going to have to go and hunt one down on ebay for myself.

Thanks! Yes, you definitely need an Elliott pin. I saw our record on sale on eBay the other day, too.

Teva mushies are the best, I think I may just get Evan a pair, I didn't realize they came in kids sizes. He won't wear crocs to the park, they bug his feet and he will get hot in tennis shoes! He was looking at another pair of Keens but I'm not sure he'll wear them enough outside of the trip to justify the price this go round.

Yes, they do have kids' Teva Mushies, and Connor is in love with his. He wears them everywhere! He cracked me up the other day because he was worrying about ruining them before the trip by wearing them to the pool. I promise I don't mean to brainwash my kids.

CUTE binder and goodies! The E's haven't found silly bandz yet...we will see what happens when they do. Love the Toy Story T, Evan got a cute one with his bday money from Old Navy, hopefully he doesn't ruin it before the trip! I need to order a lot of pins from ebay, trying to decide how many to get.

Thank you! Boys are just brutal on their clothes -- I don't remember ever worrying about Chelsea ruining clothes with stains and such. I ordered a lot of 20 on the pins. I figured that would give the kids each 10 to trade with.

Jackie, did you order your lot of pins from Ebay? If so, do you recall the seller? May I also ask where you found Connor's adorable Toy Story t-shirt?

PS. I your Mickey bling!!!

Hi! I ordered the pins from steamtraininc on eBay. Very fast and the prices were good.

I actually bought Connor's Toy Story t-shirt from the Disney store back in the fall. He wore it to see the 3D double feature and then, when we went to see TS3 -- so it just comes out for special events. LOL!

I'm gonna have to think about Tevas now......for men of course...

Charles swears by his! He wears them whenever he can.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi Jackie! I found your PTR through one of the many TRs I'm on...I know we're on quite a few of the same ones! I'm just joining your PTR.......way late, I know! However, I wanted to make sure that I was able to get onboard for your TR when you start...sounds fun! You'll be there just before DH and I hit the world! Your family is too cute!!!

Always happy to have new readers! Thank you so much! I guess we will just miss each other! Do you have a PTR going for your trip?

HEY Jackie! Sorry I’ve been MIA !but I’m here to catch up! Those LGM cupcakes are just wonderful! They’re so cute and they came out really nice! Too bad they’re in your tummy now! LOL! Can’t believe your trip is almost here! So exciting! And great trip planning supplies! Can’t wait for the next update!

Hi!!! Thanks so much! Yes, those cupcakes are long gone, sadly! LOL! Our trip is sneaking up on us very quickly!

I never really got into the pin trading idea, but I have to admit that Elliot is cute! And I like the Mickey ghost too. Hmmm, reevaluating pin trading now....

There are lots of cute pins out there!

Cp:

Great binder. I love it! Beautiful. I also love all your other shopping items!!!!!
3 more weeks - Awesome!

Hi, Mary Ellen!!! Thanks! Yes, the trip appears to be getting closer and closer.

Cool binder! I have to get mine together soon.
I love my Teva Mush and I don't normally wear flip flops at all. But the cloth strap is much more comfortable between my toes than the usual rubber thing.

Cute t-shirts for Connor too. I know what you mean about not letting him wear them. I do that with my girls. It seems the only things they spill are ketchup and chocolate milk - the two things I can't seem to get out!

Thanks! Yes, I love my Tevas! They are very comfortable!

Yep, ketchup and chocolate -- Connor's two favorite kind of stains!

Love the binder! I didn't want to get into the silly bandz craze but the Disney ones just look so cute. Wow, less than 3 wks til your trip now.

Thanks! Did you just get back from your trip? How was it? Can't believe how fast the summer is going!

I love my Mushies. They are so comfy and the form right to the shape of your foot. This is my first summer with them and I have already ordered 2 more pairs.

I agree 100% -- I am trying to be good and hold off buying another pair before the trip!

Ooh, trip purchases...my favorite part!!

LOVE Connor's shirts - so adorable!

I ADORE your binder - so spiffy!!

Only 3 weeks - yeah!!

Thanks! I always love shopping for the trip and decorating the binder!

I love your binder!!!!!!

Oh, and all those cute purchases!!

Thank you, Heather! I am trying to keep busy with stuff so the trip gets here sooner. LOL!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Yay for Mickey Mail!! I love your trip binder & all the vacation goodies! I don't blame you for keeping the new t-shirts tucked away. I never let the boys wear theirs before a trip.

Zach is newly into Silly Bandz & I found the Disney bandz at Hallmark a couple weeks ago. I love the Mickey & Minnie bandz he gave me!

I can't believe how close your trip is!!

 

[dancin_princess]

Thanks! Did you just get back from your trip? How was it? Can't believe how fast the summer is going!

No, I just moved back down here. So far, I'm not loving the Florida humidity and the quick weather changes. It's a shame, I was gone for 2 years and I forgot how quick the weather can change.