Twas the Night Before ... Christmas 09?! - 12/30 New TR! Please come join me!

[Charleston Princess]

A "big vat" of eggnog??? This is bound to be a very jolly holiday!

 

[shannn]

I'm so excited!!! I can't believe our trip is this close! I hope we can meet up while we're there!

 

[jenjolt]

LOL...lots of eggnog is bound to make the season bright in anyone's book!!!!

YAY for a new camera, can't wait to see your pictures!!!

5 DAYS WOOT!!!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

I know you have a few days left still, , but I wanted to make sure to pop in and wish you a fabulous trip if I don't make it back before you go!

 

[manntra]

Woo Hoo for the five day mark! ​

Pretty soon you will be
Don't forget these for the Osborne lights

How is the Scrabble countdown going?

Tracy

 

[DisMomAmy]

Happy Belated Birthday!


I can't believe you are going to Disney this week!!

And congrats on the cruise for 2011 - it sounds like so much fun.

I'll try to get back over here to say good-bye, but if I don't make it... Have a great trip!!

 

[Happydog]

Sweet gift!!!
If you have time, swing by my pre-trippie! I've been updating but I don't know how to change my title.

Oh I hopped right over last night!!! YOU have been busy!!! So exciting! What is it? ONE more day??!!!

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to see the pics from your new camera.

Thank you!!! Me either!!! I am interested to see the difference!

A "big vat" of eggnog??? This is bound to be a very jolly holiday!

Oh it was a big vat alright! Thank goodness I hosted 12 adults on Sunday -- we were able to get through all but this one big pitcher which will fit into the bottles I mentioned above, and on ice it will travel well. This way I don't have to stress about actually MAKING it there... we won't need more than the gallon bottle (we buy bottled milk from a creamery...) Don't worry it will be JOLLY -- hiccup.

I'm so excited!!! I can't believe our trip is this close! I hope we can meet up while we're there!

I KNOW!!!! Yes! I hope so too... I think WigD is planning the meeting for the Osbourne lights if you can rendezvous there?!?

LOL...lots of eggnog is bound to make the season bright in anyone's book!!!!

YAY for a new camera, can't wait to see your pictures!!!

5 DAYS WOOT!!!

I know!!! NOW it is FOUR!!!! GOOD GRIEF! Eggnog will definitely add a warm glow to the festivities ... The camera seems easy enough! We'll see!!

I know you have a few days left still, , but I wanted to make sure to pop in and wish you a fabulous trip if I don't make it back before you go!

Oh THANK YOU! I have to catch up on my reading too.. I think you recently posted! I appreciate the send off! I will have lots to share when I return!

Woo Hoo for the five day mark! ​

Pretty soon you will be
Don't forget these for the Osborne lights

How is the Scrabble countdown going?

Tracy

Oh Thank you!!!! It is going just fine!!! I have the "pieces" for the Scrabble surprise all done -- hey I may get that posted later, we'll see, but it all happens on Friday! I overheard my DS7 telling his little brother, "gosh I wonder what these letters are for?" a few days ago!!! It was really cute.

WigD has offered to hook me up with some 3D glasses! She had 4 pair extra!

 

[Happydog]

Happy Belated Birthday!


I can't believe you are going to Disney this week!!

And congrats on the cruise for 2011 - it sounds like so much fun.

I'll try to get back over here to say good-bye, but if I don't make it... Have a great trip!!

Gee Thanks Amy! Yes I think we will have a wonderful time. I gotta catch up on reading myself, I know you have posted, so I will!!!!

And thanks for the belated Bday wishes The cruise will be fun.

 

[DisneyMom14]

Just stopping by to say "bye" and "good luck!" I hope you have a wonderful trip. 17 hours and I will be on the road!!! I can't decide whether to be excited or to freak out!

 

[Happydog]

Just stopping by to say "bye" and "good luck!" I hope you have a wonderful trip. 17 hours and I will be on the road!!! I can't decide whether to be excited or to freak out!

Freak out. Definitely Freak out.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Freak out. Definitely Freak out.

Like I said over on Anita's thread -- she's got to remember the camera and her Minnie ears. All you HAVE to have is the eggnog on ice and your new camera -- oh, and some clean underwear and your "angry eyes" for any rude people in the crowd. (Sorry, channeling my inner Mrs. Potato Head. )

 

[Happydog]

Like I said over on Anita's thread -- she's got to remember the camera and her Minnie ears. All you HAVE to have is the eggnog on ice and your new camera -- oh, and some clean underwear and your "angry eyes" for any rude people in the crowd. (Sorry, channeling my inner Mrs. Potato Head. )

Oh I LOVE it!!! Well better yet, my DS4 has his angry eye Tshirt, and I will just carry him around when we need him... he is very good at "modeling" it!!

Oh yes, I got the eggnog, NOT to worry!!!!

Re the camera, that too! I just ordered a case on Amazon -- we have Prime shipping -- so I can protect it whilst I drink my eggnog
I got the clean underwear, too, and bless the villa with the washer, that is all I can say!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh I LOVE it!!! Well better yet, my DS4 has his angry eye Tshirt, and I will just carry him around when we need him... he is very good at "modeling" it!!

I want a picture of that for the TR!

Oh yes, I got the eggnog, NOT to worry!!!!

That is the most important item in my eyes!

Re the camera, that too! I just ordered a case on Amazon -- we have Prime shipping -- so I can protect it whilst I drink my eggnog
I got the clean underwear, too, and bless the villa with the washer, that is all I can say!!!

You are all set then! No need to worry, panic, or freak out.

 

[Happydog]

You are all set then! No need to worry, panic, or freak out.

That is it! CP has spoken. No worrying, panicking, or freaking happening the final FOUR days before I leave on this Disney Magical Christmas vacation....

Yup. Four days... DID I JUST WRITE FOUR DAYS??!!

Okay, okay "NO PANICKING GOING ON OVER HERE," NO SIR, "NO PANICKING GOING ON OVER HERE..."


FOUR DAYS! PHOTOS COMING! I AM NOT SLEEPING... ALL THE STUFF OF DISNEY DREAMS!!!

Ho! HO! Ho!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I have a rule named after me now!!!

I will just have to remember to follow it for the next trip.

 

[eandesmom]

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes!! I have had a great day. With the cruise, we are glad to get that 5 day -- we tossed around a 7 day Eastern Caribbean, but we decided what we liked best was Castaway Cay the last time we did it. That westcoast to Alaska cruise that you are doing is awesome, though! We thought it was a great choice as well!! Your story, is exactly what my DH says! A large chunk is paid for up front. It does make sense. We had it b/c we decided to change our travel plans. So it wasn't as shocking!

We are actually doing the Mexican Riviera one. Alaska is in the summer but the Mexico one is during our mid winter break so the dates are much better. Not to mention less expensive!


YAY for Eggnog and

 

[Happydog]

We are actually doing the Mexican Riviera one. Alaska is in the summer but the Mexico one is during our mid winter break so the dates are much better. Not to mention less expensive!


YAY for Eggnog and

Oh dang! That one TOO!!! BOTH of the west coast cruises sounded awesome!!! I didn't realize that it was less, I would think Mexico would be more, but that is even better!

 

[Happydog]

Okay, so I just got finished taking stock on what I have left to do...

Pack all clothes - for me and both boys...
Finish second Tshirt design for DS's (no sure what to do)
FROST my Sugar cookies!!! (all are baked, all finished except these, they are TOMORROW'S evening activity)
Ship my parents Christmas box and my Grandmother's gift
Address Xmas Cards
Laminate all my itinerary pages
package cookies and nuts for coworkers
Pack all resort items (decorations, snacks, etc.)
Pack small cooler
Get Pedicure and manicure
Run to Target get prescriptions, and such notions for trip

Undoubtedly there will be more... but this is a start! SO I will be able to finally post photos tomorrow! I took some more tonight of my handiwork... Tonight I was way laid by haircuts (DS's) and a photo session for my Holiday pic that I get for my relatives (the boys together). There are a few cute ones for sure!! I will mail these out when we get home...

Okay, not bad, and it is only 11pm!!!

 

[DisneyMom14]

I'm not sleeping yet but I sure better try soon or I will be even more stressed when I wake up late and have to hurry to work tomorrow for my 1/2 day before leaving!!!

Your list is getting shorter!!!!
We had to nix the Christmas cards for now. Just didn't have time. I think I will use a Disney pic (hopefully we get some good ones) and get some photo cards when we get back. I know they will be late but better than nothing!

I'm really trying not to freak but I feel the anxiety grabbing me by the throat! I "know" everything will be alright but I WANT to leave on time, I WANT to remember to do and pack everything we need, etc. Will we survive if I don't, probably. I hate being so OCD!

Ok, seriously, I am going to attempt to go to sleep now. Good night!

 

[MeMom]

Just wanted to wish all of you guys going this week/weekend a safe trip and a most magical, wonderful time!

I will be happy to see all of your awesome pictures and hear about Disney Christmas, fun times, and warm weather as I make my way through a cold and gray Tennessee winter.