We dealt with the SPIDERS...what will it be this year?

[pkondz]

Finally got to see the Darth Vader video (we can't get Youtube at work). Loved the scene with the light saber. Thanks Geodoc!

 

[hollisterluva92]

As always, love the updates Jackie! LOVE the shopping pics! I really do need a shopping weekend with my mommy Since we live so far apart the majority of shopping we do now is either I pay for it and she reimburses me or she order's online! I'm planning on heading back to Michigan one more time this summer and me and mom are going to hit up Ikea to get stuff for my dorm room, the outlet malls (three of them!), Somerset and Great Lakes, and then the normal places like kohls, macy's, walmart, target, the container store, bed bath and beyond, etc. Your plans look great! MM looks like she'll have a great birthday I'm hoping to save enough money this summer to squeeze in a short weekend brithday trip for myself in September You need to come check my PTR again, cause I have some big news and some new pics! As always, tell Jasmine Hi for me!

 

[PirateKate]

The Wishes Dessert party sounds great, as does Beaches and Cream. Mini Montana did a great job planning her day.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

It sure is my friend....I will get Jasmine to take a picture of us having them!!!

 

[klacey1]

Queen, thanks again for telling us about booking the Wishes Dessert Party! I had our travel agent book it for us and we're so excited!
I just started a PTR if you want to check it out!

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

Glad you guys had a successful shopping trip! I miss shopping so much. I have a fund going that is dedicated just to my big shopping splurge when I get home! Only just over 2 months to go! Target here I come!

 

[Queenofallthings]

All caught up and jumping on board. I love the relationship you and Jasmine have! My mother and I used to be so close, but then I moved off to college and ended up getting married a year after she got remarried... but of course not after we took a road trip to San Dusky, OH to ride the thrills at Cedar Point! I hope you two always have a strong relationship

Looking forward to hearing more! You're getting close!

I am so happy that you're joining us! I too love to hear about other mother/daughter relationships and realize sometimes just how lucky we are to have a great one! Glad you do to!! Cedar Point...heard so much about that place....maybe one year we'll do a road trip!!!

Minnie's bday sounds like a perfect day!

Lucky little girl to spend her bday at WDW!

I've havn't been to Beaches & Cream yet....the kitchen sink looks so HUGE but so delicious!

I want to share my excittement with you...I booked an ADR at Wolfgang Puck Cafe.
Your glowing reviews swayed me to give it a try.
I can't wait to order the macadamia nut chicken and the carrot cake.
My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

I will look forward to your pics from the Dessert Party....yumm!

She is a lucky girl!

You are going to love WPC...I can just taste the food now! I know for sure I'll have the carrot cake, but I might try something different in the food category this time

Finally got to see the Darth Vader video (we can't get Youtube at work). Loved the scene with the light saber. Thanks Geodoc!

I just wanted to say that was my favorite part too

As always, love the updates Jackie! LOVE the shopping pics! I really do need a shopping weekend with my mommy Since we live so far apart the majority of shopping we do now is either I pay for it and she reimburses me or she order's online! I'm planning on heading back to Michigan one more time this summer and me and mom are going to hit up Ikea to get stuff for my dorm room, the outlet malls (three of them!), Somerset and Great Lakes, and then the normal places like kohls, macy's, walmart, target, the container store, bed bath and beyond, etc. Your plans look great! MM looks like she'll have a great birthday I'm hoping to save enough money this summer to squeeze in a short weekend brithday trip for myself in September You need to come check my PTR again, cause I have some big news and some new pics! As always, tell Jasmine Hi for me!

Sounds like you have some great shopping places! I will be over to your PTR tonight to read all your updates!! Jasmine says hi!!!

 

[Queenofallthings]

The Wishes Dessert party sounds great, as does Beaches and Cream. Mini Montana did a great job planning her day.

I was pretty impressed with how much thought she put into it We're all going to benefit from her planning skills

That's what I'll be doing about my two drinks

Queen, thanks again for telling us about booking the Wishes Dessert Party! I had our travel agent book it for us and we're so excited!
I just started a PTR if you want to check it out!

You got it! So happy to help! I would have had no clue if Tanz hadn't sent me a PM...you gotta love your Dis-friends - we're always looking out for one another!

I actually popped over to your PTR before I posted on my own.....so happy you started one!! Love to read what other's will be doing when we're all there at the same time!

Glad you guys had a successful shopping trip! I miss shopping so much. I have a fund going that is dedicated just to my big shopping splurge when I get home! Only just over 2 months to go! Target here I come!

2 months.....that is beyond awesome!! Please take a picture of your shopping cart in Target once you're done!

 

[jenbear123]

Hey Queen I'm jumping in to join your PTR. I just spent the last hour and a half reading through the ENTIRE thread. Yeah, it's a dead day at work

Great shopping pics! I have the exact same Coach purse that Jasmine has. Great minds think alike. I loved Jasmine's gown and praise her for being so kind to give it away. Your plans so far look great. You've got the days pretty well planned. I'll be eating at Raglan Road for the first time when I go back in July - you can follow along in my PTR if you like (shameless plug ) Any recommendations on what to get? Great news on going to Wishes Dessert Party! I've always wanted to try it.

 

[Queenofallthings]

Hey Queen I'm jumping in to join your PTR. I just spent the last hour and a half reading through the ENTIRE thread. Yeah, it's a dead day at work

Great shopping pics! I have the exact same Coach purse that Jasmine has. Great minds think alike. I loved Jasmine's gown and praise her for being so kind to give it away. Your plans so far look great. You've got the days pretty well planned. I'll be eating at Raglan Road for the first time when I go back in July - you can follow along in my PTR if you like (shameless plug ) Any recommendations on what to get? Great news on going to Wishes Dessert Party! I've always wanted to try it.

Hey Girl!! So happy you're hear and even happier that you have a PTR going...I'll be on my way over to read it as soon as I'm done posting this!

Jas loves that little Coach purse and told me on our next trip she wants to spend a couple of days in The Keys...who am I to argue

Raglan Road is one of our fav's...last year I had "It's Not Bleedin Chowder" and it was delish! I've also had the Sheperd's Pie which I too loved! The bread pudding is the best I've ever had...and I've had alot! Jasmine said the salmon was really good there too....that's her 2 cents as she just rolled outta bed

 

[Queenofallthings]

Happy Sunday Everyone!

I spent the most spectacular day yesterday with my sister and then my nieces! Jasmine, unfortunately, had to work so off I went! Got to my sister's around 2 and Geodoc didn't have to leave for work until 5pm so her and I went for a 5 km walk....it was a beautiful day and it was so nice to spend time with just her and I We are both trying deligiently to get weight off before August 21...I just wish we lived a little closer (it's about a 15 drive to her house) so we could walk together everyday. I find if someone's counting on you you're less likely to let them down! After our fantastic walk we went back to their place and just hung out until Geodoc went to work, had dinner and then Peg had a girl's evening planned with some of her girlfriends so I was playing Nanny for the evening!

The girl's (well mostly MM) wanted to go to the playground so off we went...another walk for the day! While we were walking their (SW was on her bike) MM looked up at me and said "it's been a long time since I had a sleepover at your house". Cute beyong words that girl is....so now I have to figure a night that Jas, Jeff and I are all home....she wanted to be sure they would be here when she came for her sleepover Once we got home the girl's had their showers, I made popcorn and the 3 of us sat down to watch Tangled......what a great movie!!! I loved it!!

The girls were then off to bed and not long after Peg came home. We vistited for a bit before I headed home knowing we would be seeing each other again today! It's the girl's piano recitals today! Can't wait to see them up there playing their little hearts out!

I mentioned earlier that Peg and I are both trying to loose weight before August! Peg has a personal trainer that she uses 3 times a week at her gym but I give up my gym membership in the summer because I would rather be outside walking! I am meeting with a trainer on Tuesday evening....I have a few health issues that I'm dealing with right now so the only exercise I can do right now is walk...she is also a certified dietician so she is going to make me a 6 week meal plan! I am so excited! Last year I lost 15 pounds before we left on vacation with Weight Watchers but I got bored with the program. I'll keep you posted every Monday on how my weight loss is coming along!!

Now for an actual update for our trip!!! August 28 will be a DTD/Pool day for us! I have it in my book as only a pool day but I know by this point I'll be dying to do some shopping and I know Peg will come with me for sure! We'll be there first thing in the morning when the stores open so we can be back to AKL by noon for our pool afternoon! Not sure if Jasmine and Jeff will want to shop...but I have a feeling they will! I'm hoping I can talk everyone into breakfast or lunch at WPE...can't be at DTD without a meal there! Jeff loves sandwiches so maybe he'll rather eat at EoS!

After our wonderful day of shopping and swimming we'll be heading to Cape May for dinner! Geodoc and Peg did this dinner when they were there last September but we have only ever had breakfast here! I can't wait! Jasmine, Jeff and I are all seafood junkies! Guess that comes from originally being from eastern Canada!!

After dinner we'll either go back to the resort or we may go back to DTD if we didn't finish off our shopping!

Jas, Jeff and I are all budgeting $100 a day while we're there. I may increase mine to $125 but I really want to stick to a budget this time around, especially with not having the DDP, I want to make sure I don't go overboard with shopping so that's the plan! I am going to do my best to keep great notes on everything we purchase...every bottle of water, snack, pin...you name it I'll have it logged!

I guess I better wrap this up and jump in the shower....gotta hit the grocery store before the recitals!!

 

[KatMark]

Have fun at the recital (post pics if you can). Sounds like a fun day playing Nanny for the girls.

Your plans for August 28 sound great. Love shopping at DTD and swimming in the pool -- what a perfect day.

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

Good Luck with the weight loss!

I will be anxious to hear what you think about the personal trainer.

I'm about to embark on the same journey to loose weight.

Can't seem to decide if I want to do WW , hire a trainer or go it myself.

Great idea to walk with your sister.

DTD shopping and afternoon at the pool sounds LOVELY!!!!

Do you already have a shopping wish list?

 

[Queenofallthings]

Have fun at the recital (post pics if you can). Sounds like a fun day playing Nanny for the girls.

Your plans for August 28 sound great. Love shopping at DTD and swimming in the pool -- what a perfect day.

I have my camera in my purse now thanks to you I would have forgotten it!

It is a perfect day isn't it....you know I'll be having a pina colada by the pool too

Good Luck with the weight loss!

I will be anxious to hear what you think about the personal trainer.

I'm about to embark on the same journey to loose weight.

Can't seem to decide if I want to do WW , hire a trainer or go it myself.

Great idea to walk with your sister.

DTD shopping and afternoon at the pool sounds LOVELY!!!!

Do you already have a shopping wish list?

The first question I asked her was "you're not like Jillian are you cause I don't like that screaming in people's faces thing"....she laughed and said no so I said you're hired!

I do have a list started...let's see, pens, Ialways buy pens, notepads with the magnet on the back for the fridge, new mug, pj's, maybe a new t-shirt or 2, I want to check out the perfume in Italy and France, post it notes.....

That's the start...but it all goes to ^%$% in a handbasket when I get there and want to buy everything I see

 

[dawnbu40]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful weekend

Good luck with the weight loss plan! I think having someone to keep you motivated really helps!

A day shopping and lounging at the pool sounds wonderful

 

[mermaid764]

It sounds like you guys are having a great weekend, and how cute that MM wants to sleepover at your house.

Good luck on your weight loss journey and with your new meal plan.

A shopping and pool day sounds like a fun day, and the pool at AKL looks gorgeous

 

[pkondz]

Tell SW and MM good luck with their recitals! Knock 'em dead! And good luck to you too, with the weight loss. Wow, a personal trainer. What an awesome idea. I bet that she'll be a real help! Do keep us posted!

So Jas just got up around 9:30, hunh? I got to work at 7 this morning, the evening shift person called in sick so I'm here 'til 11pm, then I get to drive DD14 to the airport at 4am (class trip... lucky kid), then work at 7am 'til 3pm, then 11pm 'til 7am.... holy smokes I'm gonna be one tired puppy!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Happy Sunday Queen!

Sounds like you are having a great weekend. Wow on walking 5k - it sure is nice having someone else to walk with.

Good luck with the weight loss - am looking forward to hearing how you get along with your trainer.

Tangled is great! What a great way to spend the evening! I loved it soo much when I watched it - may try and fit it in again.

Great trip plans - shopping and relaxing by the pool!! I hope you get to have breakfast at WPE.

Good luck to the girls for their recitals today - am sure they will do you and your sister proud

 

[Queenofallthings]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful weekend

Good luck with the weight loss plan! I think having someone to keep you motivated really helps!

A day shopping and lounging at the pool sounds wonderful

Thanks Dawn I am actually really looking forward to our first meeting! I did have lunch with her but this will be our first "trainer/client" meeting!

Can't wait for this relaxing day!!

It sounds like you guys are having a great weekend, and how cute that MM wants to sleepover at your house.

Good luck on your weight loss journey and with your new meal plan.

A shopping and pool day sounds like a fun day, and the pool at AKL looks gorgeous

It really has been an awesome weekend! MM was talking about the sleepover again today at the recital...I best set a date with my sister for when she can come

Thanks for your encouraging words...it's a tough journey but I know I can do it!

I love the pool at AKL and can't wait to spend some time there!

Tell SW and MM good luck with their recitals! Knock 'em dead! And good luck to you too, with the weight loss. Wow, a personal trainer. What an awesome idea. I bet that she'll be a real help! Do keep us posted!

So Jas just got up around 9:30, hunh? I got to work at 7 this morning, the evening shift person called in sick so I'm here 'til 11pm, then I get to drive DD14 to the airport at 4am (class trip... lucky kid), then work at 7am 'til 3pm, then 11pm 'til 7am.... holy smokes I'm gonna be one tired puppy!

The girls both did great today! MM played a Mozart piece I wasn't familiar with but SW played Reflection from Mulan and it sounds beautiful! I will be sure to keep you posted .... I am really hoping for 15 - 20 pounds before we leave which is 2 months and 2 weeks...fingers crossed

I can't believe those hours...that is gonna be brutal! Please tell DD to have an awesome trip....how much fun will that be...going on a trip with all your friends....I would have loved that at her age!!

Hope you get some sleep!!!

Happy Sunday Queen!

Sounds like you are having a great weekend. Wow on walking 5k - it sure is nice having someone else to walk with.

Good luck with the weight loss - am looking forward to hearing how you get along with your trainer.

Tangled is great! What a great way to spend the evening! I loved it soo much when I watched it - may try and fit it in again.

Great trip plans - shopping and relaxing by the pool!! I hope you get to have breakfast at WPE.

Good luck to the girls for their recitals today - am sure they will do you and your sister proud

I try and walk 5 km at least 5 times a week if not more but some weeks it just doesn't work but now I am going to try and walk in the mornings before work that way if something comes up in the evening, my workout is done!

I am hoping for WPE for breakfast too...there are a few things I would like to try!!

They were great today and then we went out for a lovely dinner for my sister's birthday which was also today!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Thanks Dawn I am actually really looking forward to our first meeting! I did have lunch with her but this will be our first "trainer/client" meeting!

Can't wait for this relaxing day!!



It really has been an awesome weekend! MM was talking about the sleepover again today at the recital...I best set a date with my sister for when she can come

Thanks for your encouraging words...it's a tough journey but I know I can do it!

I love the pool at AKL and can't wait to spend some time there!



The girls both did great today! MM played a Mozart piece I wasn't familiar with but SW played Reflection from Mulan and it sounds beautiful! I will be sure to keep you posted .... I am really hoping for 15 - 20 pounds before we leave which is 2 months and 2 weeks...fingers crossed

I can't believe those hours...that is gonna be brutal! Please tell DD to have an awesome trip....how much fun will that be...going on a trip with all your friends....I would have loved that at her age!!

Hope you get some sleep!!!



I try and walk 5 km at least 5 times a week if not more but some weeks it just doesn't work but now I am going to try and walk in the mornings before work that way if something comes up in the evening, my workout is done!

I am hoping for WPE for breakfast too...there are a few things I would like to try!!

They were great today and then we went out for a lovely dinner for my sister's birthday which was also today!

Queen, I have lost 10 pounds in two months by following myfitnesspal.com - check out the site - it's great!