Turn Around and See What Happens -- It's Whoopi Time and that's a wrap 3/31; F&G add

[Linda67]

Love the Sombrero photos!
I can't believe that I didn't get into Karamel Kuche in December - what was I thinking!!

 

[maddiebee]

I want to Garden Grill just for Chip and Dale. Plus Mickey is just so cute in his farmer outfit! I don't get why the place spins though. Do you get views of Living with the Land? Movement and food are generally things that don't go well together, right?

I didn't know that there was a caramel shop in Germany! I will definitely have to stop there! I wonder if they also have a dentist handy for all the fillings that are probably ripped out...

 

[afwdwfan]

And what has now become a tradition since we met Mary and the girls...do you want to buy a Sombrero? How could you not with those cute models?

We then took a ride on the Mexican version of It's a Slow Boat to China

But with better music. Kind of makes me feel like I'm in one of my favorite Mexican restaurants with the music on that ride.

I guess that's why I'm always craving chips and salsa while I'm on it.

My favorite storyteller.

Not the gnome guy.

His female storyteller...

Then we stopped in Germany where the gang (well, all except me) decided they needed something from the caramel shop

So what was wrong with you???

 

[Pluto0809]

OK, so I already commented on the last post but I had to stop back in and ask if anyone else is "singing" the title in their head to the tune of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen?

 

[DMGeurts]

Hahaha... I just LOVE that pic of Mark in the hat from China! ROFL! I'll be laughing about that one all day!

The sombrero photo is great - the girls are aorable!

The caramel looks delicious - but I"ll just stick to steak. LOL

And I love all the Christmas decoration pictures... Some day... <--- I've only said that a bazillion times...

D~

 

[IheartDDuck]

On my trip in January, I had noticed that some of the items they had in the shop in France are actually from Disneyland Paris. I was like "wow, I have this!"

We ate at Garden Grill before it was even called Garden Grill. I think it used to be called like the Good Turn or something.

Everyone looks so great in their sombrero's!

Hahahahaha. Okay, the China hat picture is the best.

 

[familyabgar]

Lucky you to be on the receiving end of that Dumbo bag. I really think it's my favorite D~ bag!

Trying on sombreros is something we do, too. I can't wait to try out the cararmel shop, too! That will be a first!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Fantabulous update Kathy! Yes, that's a real word by the way...

Because my girls are constantly listening to the Frozen soundtrack, I immediately started to hum "Do you want to build a snowman?" when I saw this update title lol!

Too funny that the girls did some gymnastics stuff in Innoventions! Just like my youngest 2 DD's "oh look, wide open space to do ariels across!"

So just to clear here, Mark and the girls are picking the noses of the Aztec characters on the stone tablet outside the Mexico Pavillion??

Love the sombrero shots, so cute!!

That china hat pic!!!!!!!!! Mark is such a ham!

Sigh, Karamel Kuche (or however it's spelled!) looks yummy but would you believe those stupid caramels are made with wheat of all things?? Stupid gluten.

Super cute update. I realize too that I missed some previous ones and I did say that if that happened you could make fun of Tim, which isn't all that hard...whip picture, cough, cough, whip picture, cough, cough!

 

[KatMark]

You got the best Christmas pictures! Really captured the spirit of the season. That little area near Norway is so cute.

Thanks, MaryEllen. I tried really hard to get more Christmas themed pictures this year since I did poorly during Mark's birthday trip in 2012.

The girls look so adorable in their sombreros. It would have been hard to resist buying them. But my favorite is definitely Mark's hat in China. Yup - that's a classic.

My husband continues to crack me up...even after almost 31 years of marriage.

Looks like a fun time with the girls.

It was; we have so much fun with them.

I used the Great Piggy Bank Adventure at the end of one year to review all of the Math skills we learned. The kids went from station to station doing tasks and collecting money for completing them, and then they bought goodies (odds & ends contributed by teachers) with their money. It was a fun event for them, and I was able to sneak a tiny bit of Disney into my school day.

That was a great idea, Caren.

I love the games in the Innoventions buildings, they're so fun.

This is the first time we've seen them since our boys were really little.

Beautiful Christmas photos, especially in Norway! Charming
Love the sombrero pics!!

Thank you.

WOW! the sombrero is going to swallow her whole!!!

You should have seen the one when she was even smaller!

The best picture is Mark int he China hat...

I thought you would like that one.

Fun times in the World Showcase!!

It was fun...we really had a great time.

Loved the photos of the girls and Mark in their Sombreros. But the one of Mark in China is classic!

Silly husband of mine.

I love the Mexico pavilion. I could spend hours in there looking around at all the stuff. Wish I could afford to bring home some of the little animals.

They have some really terrific stuff in there. I need a bigger pocketbook.

The Great Piggy Bank Adventure is a cute way to spend some time.

The girls really enjoyed themselves.

Mmmmmmm. the Karamel Kuche!! Love the homemade turtles. And the dark chocolate with caramel.

Oooh...I wish I would like caramel...you are making it sound so good.

 

[Iamthequeen]

Looks like Mark is having fun teaching the girls to follow in his footsteps (or headwear!).

I love the look of the parks at Christmas. I think our trip next year will be in December, and it will more than likely be a huge family trip.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

OK, so I already commented on the last post but I had to stop back in and ask if anyone else is "singing" the title in their head to the tune of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen?

YES!

 

[KatMark]

That bag is simply adorable!!!!!!!!! How very very fun. I hadn't heard of her bags and now want to check them out too.

They are great fun. PM if you want the link to her FB page.

What a fun ride on TT and the weather looks just perfect. I love the girls outfits today too and very glad you were able help Avery over her momentary shyness to go see Aurora.

The weather was perfect this day (a little "war" at times). I couldn't believe Cayley pulled the shy card.

Garden Grill has never interested me but I'm glad the characters were good, that's something and as always, the sombrero pics are adorable.

I think this was Cayley and Avery's choice; I'm glad we tried it again so I know I don't have to do it again.

That said, those French berets are tres chic on both girls!

Aren't they though?

Whew, only 3 updates behind.

I think.

Caught up for now. Until I'm not again!

No worries, Cynthia. I know you get here when you can.

The sombrero pictures are adorable and, like you said, it must be a hard decision on whether or not to buy them when the girls look so cute in them.

They sure do...they warm my heart.

The picture of mark in the hat in China had me giggling like crazy for some reason.

Probably because my husband looks ridiculous.

Oh goodness, I would love to have something from the caramel shop right now. My mouth is watering.

It seems a lot of people feel the same way.

I just love looking at all the Christmas decorations! It makes me want to move my trip.

It truly is a very magical time.

The girls are just too beautiful and they look like they were having a blast. The pic of Mark in China made me laugh out loud here at work!

I sure think they were having a great time. And I laughed when I posted the pic of Mark.

I'm back! We had a wonderful and interesting trip last week, I'm hoping to get the TR started by the end of this week.

Be sure you send out a bat signal when you start it.

I'm glad you were busy and didn't update too much because I didn't get too far behind.

I was really hoping to get this TR done before we leave in 9 days for our business trip, but it just isn't going to happen.

First of all I love your new Dumbo bag! D~ creations are wonderful and you will have a blast carrying it in the parks.

I can't wait to carry mine in May.

The "extra guy" on your TT picture cracked me up! He was either terrified or hamming it up for the camera. I haven't quite figured out where the camera was moved to on that ride. I know it's outside now but I'm not exactly sure where.

I haven't a clue where the camera is on that ride. And I doubt I'll find out any time soon because Mark and I don't bother with it.


Cute pictures with Aurora!

Thanks.

I love that new meet and greet area for Pluto in Epcot, the background mural is just so pretty. I need to get my picture with him there sometime. I was so busy taking care of family last week that I never got a chance to meet with Pluto.

I cannot believe YOU missed a photo-op with Pluto.

I'm hoping the Garden Grill dinner was just an off night because I have it booked for May. Of course just seeing my Pluto will be worth it even if the food isn't that good.

It could have been. It wasn't awful, just not to our liking.


I really need to spend some time one of these trips in Innovations. I've only gone in there a few times for the Visa meet and greet.

I think if we had kids, we'd go in there, but it doesn't interest just the two of us.

Love the Sombrero photos!
I can't believe that I didn't get into Karamel Kuche in December - what was I thinking!!

Thanks, Linda. I'm a weird person. I like things like "peanut butter cups", but I don't like peanut butter; I like caramel covered apples, but not candy.

I want to Garden Grill just for Chip and Dale. Plus Mickey is just so cute in his farmer outfit! I don't get why the place spins though. Do you get views of Living with the Land? Movement and food are generally things that don't go well together, right?

The characters were great! It spins EXTREMELY SLOW...you wouldn't even notice if you didn't know about it; yes, you do go by a few scenes of Living with the Land. The movement will NOT bother your eating.

I didn't know that there was a caramel shop in Germany! I will definitely have to stop there! I wonder if they also have a dentist handy for all the fillings that are probably ripped out...

I can't believe you didn't know it was there.

 

[KatMark]

Yay, we got Andy's approval.

But with better music. Kind of makes me feel like I'm in one of my favorite Mexican restaurants with the music on that ride.

Definitely better music.

I guess that's why I'm always craving chips and salsa while I'm on it.

Or a margarita.

My favorite storyteller.

Not the gnome guy.

His female storyteller...

We only heard part of it; I'll need to get back for all of it.

So what was wrong with you???

I don't like caramel.

OK, so I already commented on the last post but I had to stop back in and ask if anyone else is "singing" the title in their head to the tune of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen?

I wasn't, but I am now.

Hahaha... I just LOVE that pic of Mark in the hat from China! ROFL! I'll be laughing about that one all day!

I'm glad I could gtive you a smile for the day.

The sombrero photo is great - the girls are aorable!

Absolutely!

The caramel looks delicious - but I"ll just stick to steak. LOL

I'm with you....I'll stick with steak.

And I love all the Christmas decoration pictures... Some day... <--- I've only said that a bazillion times...

D~

I'm sure your "some day" will come to see it at Christmas.

On my trip in January, I had noticed that some of the items they had in the shop in France are actually from Disneyland Paris. I was like "wow, I have this!"

I didn't notice that; I'll have to be on the look out next trip.

We ate at Garden Grill before it was even called Garden Grill. I think it used to be called like the Good Turn or something.

I KNEW it had another name! I just googled it and you are right...Good Turn.

Everyone looks so great in their sombrero's!

Yes, they do.

Hahahahaha. Okay, the China hat picture is the best.

I oculd so see your dad in that hat.

Lucky you to be on the receiving end of that Dumbo bag. I really think it's my favorite D~ bag!

Thank you; I am so excited about it.

Trying on sombreros is something we do, too. I can't wait to try out the cararmel shop, too! That will be a first!

Oooh...I want to see your sombrero hat pictures too. There is a line usually, but it moves pretty quickly.

Fantabulous update Kathy! Yes, that's a real word by the way...

I never doubted it.

Because my girls are constantly listening to the Frozen soundtrack, I immediately started to hum "Do you want to build a snowman?" when I saw this update title lol!

I love how everyone is bringing up Frozen.

Too funny that the girls did some gymnastics stuff in Innoventions! Just like my youngest 2 DD's "oh look, wide open space to do ariels across!"

I remember in June they wanted to do it on the grass at Epcot.

So just to clear here, Mark and the girls are picking the noses of the Aztec characters on the stone tablet outside the Mexico Pavillion??

Absolutely; doesn't everyone?

Love the sombrero shots, so cute!!

Thank you.

That china hat pic!!!!!!!!! Mark is such a ham!

Oh he most certainly is.

Sigh, Karamel Kuche (or however it's spelled!) looks yummy but would you believe those stupid caramels are made with wheat of all things?? Stupid gluten.

I would have never known it had wheat in it. Thank you for sharing that.

Super cute update. I realize too that I missed some previous ones and I did say that if that happened you could make fun of Tim, which isn't all that hard...whip picture, cough, cough, whip picture, cough, cough!

I think I have that one at work...I'll look tomorrow.

Looks like Mark is having fun teaching the girls to follow in his footsteps (or headwear!).

He's taught the well.

I love the look of the parks at Christmas. I think our trip next year will be in December, and it will more than likely be a huge family trip.

A huge family trip at Christmas sounds wonderful.

YES!

I can't get it out of my head now.

 

[KatMark]

I think I got everyone with replies.

I should be able to do an update tomorrow as two of my three attorneys are out of the office. I might even be able to wrap up our Epcot Day.

In the meantime, we have my father-in-law with us (he came last Saturday) until this coming Monday (his daughter and son-in-law are in Mexico on vacation). I still have to empty cocktail table of books, and video cabinet so that the painters can move the furniture (in case I didn't mention it we are having the entire first floor--living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, hallway and up the staircase painted while we are in Florida).

Tomorrow is Andy's 28th birthday. I'm not sure how that is possible since I am only 39 years old. Andy mentioned he wants to go see Frozen this weekend and I may go with him.

So, we got ALL of our September trip booked and a lot paid for. We will stay at the AKL/Kidani in a one-bedroom villa for three nights (Mark thinks I got a studio, but I couldn't pass up that gorgeous bathroom in the one-bedroom) and then four nights in a studio at the Boardwalk Villas. Both resorts are paid in full; airfare booked and paid for; condo dates for after Disney confirmed. We still have to rent a car but I am waiting a long while for that until the prices come way down. ADR's can be made on March 22 and I have all of our places picked out and ready to call first thing that morning.

Okay, going to finish watching the ice skating and then off to bed for me.

 

[emmysmommy]

Tomorrow is Andy's 28th birthday. I'm not sure how that is possible since I am only 39 years old. Andy mentioned he wants to go see Frozen this weekend and I may go with him.

So, we got ALL of our September trip booked and a lot paid for. We will stay at the AKL/Kidani in a one-bedroom villa for three nights (Mark thinks I got a studio, but I couldn't pass up that gorgeous bathroom in the one-bedroom) and then four nights in a studio at the Boardwalk Villas. Both resorts are paid in full; airfare booked and paid for; condo dates for after Disney confirmed. We still have to rent a car but I am waiting a long while for that until the prices come way down. ADR's can be made on March 22 and I have all of our places picked out and ready to call first thing that morning.

What a coincidence! My youngest son is 27 tomorrow! And I'm only 39 too!

I have AK and BW booked as well - talk about more coincidences... eerie!

As for your latest update, adorable sombrero models! Cute tradition.

I have a new favorite Epcot snack that I discovered at Karamel Kuche last trip - the caramel brownie. Oh man that's delish.

Sounds like you have your work cut out for you with prepping for painting. Every time we paint we say we're never doing this ourselves we need to hire someone. Yeah, just painted another room about a month ago.

 

[jedimeg16]

You will love Frozen! I've seen it twice - once with my husband and then I saw the sing-a-long with friends from church.

I get to spend most of the next week cleaning and moving furniture too - we're getting new windows in the entire house next week.

I hope the wind from this storm isn't blowing you away yet. I feel like Dorothy when I step out of the house!

 

[annmarieda]

Happy Birthday to Andy!!!

Yay for your trip being booked and mostly paid for!!! Although, I really wish you were there just a tad later or I a tad earlier.... we always tend to just miss each other in the fall.

 

[Chicago Mo]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I hope you have a wonderful SLOW day today. your not wind blown...

gotta enjoy something frozen might as well see the movie!!!

 

[oopsiDAISY]

So just to clear here, Mark and the girls are picking the noses of the Aztec characters on the stone tablet outside the Mexico Pavillion??

I wondered if anyone else had noticed that. I noticed it right away and it CRACKED. ME. UP!!! That is so like something my kiddos would do.

And I must agree with what everyone else said, Mark in the China hat is my favorite Mark in a hat photo yet!

Karmel Kuche...

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

We spent a little time here and there was no one around so the girls decided to show us their gymnastic action on the big carpet (I dont' recall if it was raining and that's why we hung out or what).

Did you try some cartwheels too?

We then took a ride on the Mexican version of It's a Slow Boat to China:

Because it was still raining?

We started walking again and passed Norway (the wait for the ride was way too long so we skipped it):

Longer than 5 minutes? I don't think I've ever seen that.