Update 9-11 MCS!...Can we keep it a surprise???? Our June trip to WDW w/ pics

[Charleston Princess]

Wow! You definitely made the most of your first MK day!!!

I love, love, love that picture of Hannah and Emily in Tomorrowland -- it's soooo sweet!

 

[moparop]

The rest of the day sounds just as magical as the morning! Add another person to list loving the girls walking together! You guys got a TON done that day, I am impressed!! I know you decided not to do the DDP this trip. Were you glad with that decision? Did you ever figure out the cost difference? DH and I keep going back and forth for any upcoming trip and I'd love to hear from someone who did both!

 

[MegansMom]

I SO love the pictures and update!! You guys got so much accomplished on that day!! Way to GO!!! Happy Anniversary also!! Tom and I celebrate #9 in July, and we always say we just don't know where time has gone!! Looking forward to so much more!

 

[kaysmommie]

All caught up. Loved the pics with the girls in their Snow White costumes, so cute. Glad you liked CRT for lunch. Happy Anniversary!!

 

[DreaGirl]

What a fun and long MK day! I wish we would have been able to stay that late, but my DD is not a night person! We did end up at MK one night for sprectro because she took a 3 1/2 hour nap!

Happy (early) anniversary!

 

[DisneyJo]

Another reader who thinks the first photo of the girls is just so cute.

You managed to get so much done, I can't believe they managed to last till Spectro, you've trained them well

 

[IluvXU]

wow! you guys got a lot done that day at MK! we did belle's story thing for the first time this year and i just loved it! so cute! of course it helps that that's one of my favorite disney stories.

We did get a ton done. I think that night when I reviewed that map there was only the Carousel that the girls said they wanted to ride that we did not do. Not to bad for busy season!
I love Belle too, I so wish that my girls loved Belle the best... I thought I had Emily since I bought a Belle dress... but she is the princess of the day girl right now- ask and you will get a different answer.

WOW! Now that was a LONG day!!! Your girls are soooo cute! I LOVE Pecos Bills burgers YUM! Love the pic. of Emily with the Fairy godmother, too cute! Great update, can't wait for more!

Peco's Bills is my favorite CS in MK... I knew I could get a good dinner there, so I grabbed my hamburger and headed back in front of the Hall of Presidents for the Parade. I also was thrilled to get the cheese from the fixin bar for my fries- yummo!

Whoah... Talk about being troopers!

The girls were awesome that day... I had hoped to sleep in on Sunday.... but my girls just don't do that... especially at WDW!

Wow! You definitely made the most of your first MK day!!!

I love, love, love that picture of Hannah and Emily in Tomorrowland -- it's soooo sweet!

I love it too... I hope they always are close and enjoy things together. I never had a sister... so I adore watching them together.

The rest of the day sounds just as magical as the morning! Add another person to list loving the girls walking together! You guys got a TON done that day, I am impressed!! I know you decided not to do the DDP this trip. Were you glad with that decision? Did you ever figure out the cost difference? DH and I keep going back and forth for any upcoming trip and I'd love to hear from someone who did both!

DDP- first of all we had tickets for DH and I that we wanted to use. Secondly I worried that I might have some problems/tiredness that would have made us drop ADRs and stuff, so really getting a package with the dining plan was a risk I did not want to take. We really tried to not be tied down in terms of eating... and last trip I felt it took over.

I think money wise we did good on our eating since we never hardly ever ordered each person in our family their own CS...and we ate cereal in the room everyday. I felt so stuffed some days with the dining plan and I grew to hate the same desserts at the CS restaurants in the parks... CS at the hotel desserts were better choices. I do think the dining plan is a good deal $$ wise, and would not be surprised if that is what we do again someday.

I SO love the pictures and update!! You guys got so much accomplished on that day!! Way to GO!!! Happy Anniversary also!! Tom and I celebrate #9 in July, and we always say we just don't know where time has gone!! Looking forward to so much more!

We really did accomplish a lot... I did not think MK would be that easy to get things done at!

All caught up. Loved the pics with the girls in their Snow White costumes, so cute. Glad you liked CRT for lunch. Happy Anniversary!!

CRT was a trip highlight for me... so much fun!

What a fun and long MK day! I wish we would have been able to stay that late, but my DD is not a night person! We did end up at MK one night for sprectro because she took a 3 1/2 hour nap!

Happy (early) anniversary!

Spectro is always a must see. I was afraid to wait until our second MK day in case of weather and if they called it off.

Another reader who thinks the first photo of the girls is just so cute.

You managed to get so much done, I can't believe they managed to last till Spectro, you've trained them well

Thanks!

For anyone who has ever been to MK pregnant or knows someone who goes... I must admit that I did fail to mention how much water I drank that day. I constantly had a water bottle or a complimentary water cup in my hand. I was terribly afraid of having swollen ankles and being dead the rest of the trip. This of course lead me to lots of bathroom trips, but well worth it because I knew that I was taking good care of myself and my baby.

 

[Me&3]

I have done WDW pregnant with my first and second baby. Both times we went alot. But the second time around we went more to give our first son quality time with us before the new baby had come I was doing waterslides even at 7 months. Our second boy who is now 2yrs. old has been going since he was 2 months. Our 8 year old boy has been going since he was 4 months. We are lucky enough to live about 3 1/2 hrs south of WDW. Hope you had anice anniversary. I love the picture of the girls holding hands what a Kodak moment.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I love it too... I hope they always are close and enjoy things together. I never had a sister... so I adore watching them together.

I never had a sister, either . Just a brother twelve years younger!

 

[IluvXU]

I am uploading the next batch of pictures...but I doubt I can make it staying awake for an update. We had swim lessons, swimming at my mom's pool, a Dr. Appt for me and then DH had my mom keep the girls so we could go out for our anniversary. So no afternoon nap for me today (I've caught quick ones with Em lately)

At the Dr. I had gained 6 pounds... in just three weeks (probably due to all the yummy treats I ate at WDW.... Goofy's Candy Company Creation, Dole Whip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and all the buffets). Can't say I am shocked... I have gotten big since WDW I even think. Luckily the Dr. says it is fine... I really have not gained too much, but I did not order dessert tonight for dinner nevertheless.

 

[DisDancerina]

I am uploading the next batch of pictures...but I doubt I can make it staying awake for an update. We had swim lessons, swimming at my mom's pool, a Dr. Appt for me and then DH had my mom keep the girls so we could go out for our anniversary. So no afternoon nap for me today (I've caught quick ones with Em lately)

At the Dr. I had gained 6 pounds... in just three weeks (probably due to all the yummy treats I ate at WDW.... Goofy's Candy Company Creation, Dole Whip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and all the buffets). Can't say I am shocked... I have gotten big since WDW I even think. Luckily the Dr. says it is fine... I really have not gained too much, but I did not order dessert tonight for dinner nevertheless.

No problem, tomorrow's looking bright Go, sleep =) Did you know that lack of sleep can make you gain weight? hmm

 

[DreaGirl]

Happy Anniversary! You can't worry about calories in WDW, that's a rule. Any weight gained there just doesn't count.

 

[hlrababy]

I just got caught up!!! The pictures are fabulous!! I especially love the one of the sweet little sisters holding hands!!!! So cute!!

 

[cjhinch]

I am all caught up on your trip report now! I am really enjoying it!

I can relate to a not so thrilled surprise, if you read my PTR, I described what happened the first time we tried to surprise our kids with a WDW trip. Not so magical! But, we are going to try it again this trip! I think now that the boys are older, they will be able to understand a little better and not freak out (in a bad way!)

I LOVE those raincoats you got the girls! Where did you find them? Allie wants a new raincoat, and something like that would be perfect!

Also, where did you find the Disney music to download? Is it just on itunes? What type of songs did you find?

Oh, I also noticed some Gymboree on your girls! Allie has that same top with the seahorse on it.....so cute!!

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Just found your TR and joining in! LOVE it! Can't wait to see how you got that AWESOME pic in your signature...I'm so jealous!

Congrats on your boys....I obviously LOVE boys .

 

[IluvXU]

No problem, tomorrow's looking bright Go, sleep =) Did you know that lack of sleep can make you gain weight? hmm

I slept good last night... combination of being tired and turning the AC on probably.

Happy Anniversary! You can't worry about calories in WDW, that's a rule. Any weight gained there just doesn't count.

Ah... but it did when I had to get on the scale! And readjust the waist in my shorts!

I just got caught up!!! The pictures are fabulous!! I especially love the one of the sweet little sisters holding hands!!!! So cute!!

They have been playing for hours in the basement with no fights... they are better if no one is around to have to be the ref!

I am all caught up on your trip report now! I am really enjoying it!

I can relate to a not so thrilled surprise, if you read my PTR, I described what happened the first time we tried to surprise our kids with a WDW trip. Not so magical! But, we are going to try it again this trip! I think now that the boys are older, they will be able to understand a little better and not freak out (in a bad way!)

I LOVE those raincoats you got the girls! Where did you find them? Allie wants a new raincoat, and something like that would be perfect!

Also, where did you find the Disney music to download? Is it just on itunes? What type of songs did you find?

Oh, I also noticed some Gymboree on your girls! Allie has that same top with the seahorse on it.....so cute!!

have to go read it later tonight.
The raincoats were a target clearance deal... by the underwear in the girl's section.

I tunes... I just picked some of our favorites- Its a Small World, etc.

Ah yes... I am gymboree junkie... I stock up on sale! It still looks great when I gets to Em too!

Just found your TR and joining in! LOVE it! Can't wait to see how you got that AWESOME pic in your signature...I'm so jealous!

Congrats on your boys....I obviously LOVE boys .

It was a huge treat... I love the picture too! We are excited for our little boy... yours are lucky they have one another!

 

[DisDancerina]

Good thing you slept well!

 

[IluvXU]

Sunday, June 8th
Today was the day that we were supposed to sleep in, but I remember some little princess jumping around about 7:30. So we were lazy and watched some cartoons for a while, had some cereal in the room and headed to the Bus to go to DTD. We wanted to take the boat, but it was only about 9:30. So we loaded on with the waterpark goers and ended up being the only ones on the bus other than a mom, daughter and son who were headed to Brunch at the House of Blues.

We first hit the Christmas Store, DH found an American/Mickey Flag that he wanted... but they were out! What a great Father's Day gift- darn!

We were planning to do our major shopping today: I love to use the Disney Visa Discount at the World of Disney store!


First we stopped so Hannah could look at the pins:

We then headed to the World of Disney Store.... hoping the girls could spend their money in there.

Hannah had no problem... she wanted to build a crown!

Em browsing...

Would we enjoy meeting these furry characters?
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Emily though wanted a baby... a baby Jasmine, but they really did not have one... they had Belle, Cinderella, Tinkerbelle, but no Jasmine... I thought they made her. So she looked at lots of things before leaving with nothing.

We were in the store over an hour... DH was not pleased, but it was sure fun to look. We got our 2008 ornament, a plate for grandma and glasses for Nana, and a photo album.

As I was ready to pay Hannah got looking at the gigantic castle. Now Hannah loves to play with her princesses and has a smaller castle that she plays with.... but man she thought it was cool. But we left with just our purchases and headed to get some lunch... at DH favorite, The Earl of Sandwich!

We both got chef salads, the girls split a Peanut butter and Jelly.... we then visited the Toy Store... where we found baby Jasmine much to Emily's surprise. Jasmine is a valued family member now, even has a a spot in her bed! We also checked out the open castle in the store... Hannah was entranced.... perhaps a good birthday gift?

We put the girls suits on and hit the fountains!

They were hard to photograph.... to quick for me! They had to keep up with the moving fountains, not pose for mom!

As they played we both split up and did some shopping while the other one watched the girls... I went and found the flag back in the shop-asking another CM sometimes helps.... and a brief breeze through Goofy's Candy Company helped me to decide I wanted a treat!

They played for almost an hour there.. and then we checked out the mini-fountain by the buses...

Then I went to get my treat... an oreo cookie (large mind you) dipped in milk chocolate, with m&ms, chocolate chips, and white chocolate drizzle on it! I had planned to take a picture once it dried and we got back to the room...

And we headed off back to POFQ via boat... no pictures because my camera was in the stroller at the front of the boat... sorry

At that point Emily was beat.... so she and dh stayed upstairs for a nap and I took Hannah to the pool. This looking back was the first mistake in the rest of the day. While Hannah was good to go... I probably could have used the nap- I should have switched with DH....

And I forgot the camera....
But Hannah and I swam, mainly her, for about two hours... and oh yes, I took the oreo goodie from earlier as a snack. I figured O'Hana's was not until 6:35.... so I needed something to tide me over. Well I am embarassed to admit I ate the entire oreo in one setting... mind you last year it took me at least three days to eat it all. Not even a bite went to Hannah- yes I am a pregnant pig and that is why I gained so much weight this past three weeks!


So as Hannah and I headed upstairs.... what would we find- a sleeping daddy or sleeping Em? Why was mommy feeling bad that night at O'Hana's? And I think I found the worst waiter in the world- all coming up next?

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wow, Em has amazing eyes and lashes. Is it wrong that I am jealous of a baby?

Looks like the girls has fun shopping at DTD. That make a crown is a great idea for little girls!

Too bad about the Mickey American flag.

 

[Me&3]

I can't wait to read about O'Hana's. Again the girls are both so cute.