We Spent Halloween with the Mouse (and Donald too!!!)

[izzyzoeybear]

Our house always look likes a tornado hit it after I pack for us to leave....But this time I am not worried cause DH will be here and he can clean up after we have gone and he has no excuse since there are no children behind him to mess things up again....That is his common excuse on his days off for not cleaning...

Also we did make some envies for mousekeeping....I posted pics on my PTR...It made a great project for my kiddos and something to get them more involved...

 

[Chelley00]

I followed your pre-trip report link from your signature from the 26th party thread. Your park plans are similar to ours, so we'll probably cross paths quite a lot next week!

Congrats on the engagement!

 

[AshleyMWC]

Oh My,
How on earth are you so organized????
Will you come to our house when our time to visit the world gets near?

You are going to have a fantastic time, you have some wonderful things set up to do and I really, really, really wanna come with you.
I can pack myself in a suitcase and just interlope if that is ok with you and Sam? You wouldnt have any extra packing???

Thanks for s'plain the green Mickey tag....Alien Green, must remember....Alien Green. I gather I will be looking for big paint chips then yes?

Mandy

Sure youc an come, just throw yourself in a suitcase and we'll pick you up at the Magical Express gate

I think I haev my mother to thank for the organization. She is super organized and always was when i was little, so I guess I got it too. I have to admit, I do love being organized...it's a sickness I guess

Our house always look likes a tornado hit it after I pack for us to leave....But this time I am not worried cause DH will be here and he can clean up after we have gone and he has no excuse since there are no children behind him to mess things up again....That is his common excuse on his days off for not cleaning...

Also we did make some envies for mousekeeping....I posted pics on my PTR...It made a great project for my kiddos and something to get them more involved...

Yes, our guet room is looking like virtual tornado right now, but by tomorrow night it should be a-ok again.

I followed your pre-trip report link from your signature from the 26th party thread. Your park plans are similar to ours, so we'll probably cross paths quite a lot next week!

Congrats on the engagement!

Wow, we do have a lot of the same plans, including our MNSSHP night! I will be sporting my LGMH on my park bag, so be on the lookout!

 

[AshleyMWC]

Well, we are currently 2 days and 5 hours away from takeoff, and I have to say, everything packing and preparign wise is pretty under control. The only errands I have left are to pick up dog food and dry cleaning, so that shouldn't take long at all. I was able to get everything laid out on the guest bed last night for packing, so it can be transported to the suitcases tomorrow night. Oh, actually Sam does still need to get a raincoat with a hood. It looks like we may have a monsoon on our hands Friday, but other than that the weather looks awesome. Weather for MNSSHP Sunday is looking awesome, so I hope that forecast sticks! I do wish I had more exciting news to report, but I really don't. I have a hair appointment tonight after work, and a nail appointment tomorrow, and then I am totally set to go Tomorrow night I am going to drop Noel off at my mom's house....11 nights withuot my baby Ok, I will try not to think about that too much, because I really will miss her TONS!!

Well, I am going to go try and get a few last minute things done here at work so that I can peace out of the office by 12:30 on Thursday!

 

[Camster0307]

Ashley - In case I don't get back on here before Thurs., I hope you and Sam have a magical time! Here's some pixiedust to help keep any nasty weather away - ixiedust:

 

[izzyzoeybear]

The last few days before we leave is a love hate relationship for me at work....i am so happy to be leaving...but the rush to get everything done and then the piles that will be waiting for me when we get back....and it didn't help that last night I got hit with a wicked case of stomach flu. ..so no work for me today....I am hoping that will be able to go back tomorrow...At least it hit me this week and not next...That would have made one horriable plane ride....

 

[julezdisney]

Oh no! Well, push your fluids and get some rest! Better to be on the mend in Disney World then any other place, right?!

 

[MousekaMaddi]

have fun, take lots of pix!

Congrats too!!!!!!!

 

[Chelley00]

Oh no. Hope you recover quickly! At least you have another day to get better!

 

[kathleen27]

Yay!!! For TWO days!!!!

Have a great trip!!!
Enjoy MNSSHP on Sunday!!!
I'll be wishing I were there.

 

[AshleyMWC]

Ashley - In case I don't get back on here before Thurs., I hope you and Sam have a magical time! Here's some pixiedust to help keep any nasty weather away - ixiedust:

Thanks, I just know that we will have a magical time despite any rain. The rain is currently looking like it will move on out of Orlando by early Saturday, and then NO rain in the forecast for the rest of the trip, woohoo!! Now THAT is a forecast that I can live with. Temps 78-82 and sun

The last few days before we leave is a love hate relationship for me at work....i am so happy to be leaving...but the rush to get everything done and then the piles that will be waiting for me when we get back....and it didn't help that last night I got hit with a wicked case of stomach flu. ..so no work for me today....I am hoping that will be able to go back tomorrow...At least it hit me this week and not next...That would have made one horriable plane ride....

Oh no, I hope you are feeling better today! Maybe it was just something you ate that didn't agree with you- fingers crossed for you But you are right, at least it is this week and not next week. A week is plenty of recovery time I would say. And I totally understand about work! I am pumped for vacation, but I am all the while envisioning the mountain that will await me when I return. I mean heaven forbid someone do some of it while I am gone

have fun, take lots of pix!

Congrats too!!!!!!!

Oh we plan on having tons of fun and taking tons of pictures. We have 3 cameras between the 2 of us- 2 "nice ones" and one little one for character pics and such.

Oh no! Well, push your fluids and get some rest! Better to be on the mend in Disney World then any other place, right?!

Oh no. Hope you recover quickly! At least you have another day to get better!

Just to clear up any confusion that might be going around, I am, knock on wood, illness free, it is izzyzoeybear that has come down with a case of the nasties. But please do send well wishes her way- she is one week away from seeing the Mouse

Yay!!! For TWO days!!!!

Have a great trip!!!
Enjoy MNSSHP on Sunday!!!
I'll be wishing I were there.

Thanks, I can't wait for the Halloween party on Sunday. It is going to be a little chilly I think, but that will definitely add to the Halloween feel I think. I will be sure to take lots of pics that night too

 

[AshleyMWC]

Well everyone, we are down to ONE DAY!! I put my last sticker on the countdown this morning- Jiminy Cricket!! Sam gets to put the one on for tomorrow, and then we are off! Well, technically we have to work for a few hours first, but whatever, I can suffer through 4 hours of work I suppose

So, last night we didn't do much packing and preparing-wise, but we did manage to finish up a few errands. We got Sam a belt, made a couple returns, and made sure the dogs were loaded up on treats and food to head off to their respective grandparents' houses. Tonight looks to be a frenzy, however for me! I still have some last minute packing to do- just little things- plus I need to clean the bathroom and the kitchen floor, ugh! Oh, and since the weather is forecasted to be in the high 50's the night of MNSSHP, Sam has just informed me that he cannot wear shorts. Soooooo, i need to go out to Target or soemwhere and try to locate some black workout-type pants for him. Oy, like I don't have enough to do. Plus, I have to drive down to my mom's tonight and drop Noel off. Oy, there's another 2 hours of my night. Oh well, what would the night before vacation be if we weren't up late?!?! All in all though, I do feel very organized- and I think I honestly have the packing list to thank for that. I urge everyone to make one- a detailed one. I never thought I needed one before, but one slow day at work I made one just for fun, and , that's all I need to say

Ok, so here is my checklist for today/tonight:

- Nail appt @ 4PM- a MUST do of course before any trip
- Get Sam black pants and a long sleeve white shirt (in case he needs to wear it under his t-shirt) for MNSSHP
- Pick up dry cleaning
- Deliver Noel to my mom
- Clean bathroom
- Swiffer kitchen floor
- Put everything in suitcases
- Oh, and we shold probably squeeze in dinner somewhere- we are having pizza from our favorite local place tonight, yumm

Ok, it doens't seem that bad when I write it out. It's really just taking Noel to my mom's that takes a good amount of time. But that's ok, I want to see my mom before we leave anyway. Plus, her neighbor hasn't seen my ring yet, and I am always up for any excuse to show it to someone new

Ok, I will update again tomorrow sometime with my progress. HAve a good day everyone!

 

[kaysmommie]

That list doesn't look bad at all . I hope you and your DF have a wondeful trip!! I can't wait to read about it when you get back. Say hello to Poly for my DD and I, we miss it there .

 

[izzyzoeybear]

Down to counting hours and not days......Yahoo!!!

I am hoping to have everything done and ready to go on Sunday since we are driving to my parents house Tuesday afternoon.....And once I get there of course I have to run out to get the new Tinkerbell movie for DD.....Maybe that will help calm the excitement... I cannot wait to hear about your trip when you return....eventhough we will be returning about the same time....

and here is giving you good wishes of health and wellness for your trip...hoping that will ward off "murpheys law"...

 

[wdwgirl03]

Woo hoo, only one more day! I hope you have a great time!

 

[llurgy]

Wishing you and Sam a wonderful Disney vacation filled with galore.
I hope the journey down there is uneventful but fun and that you get the room you have been requesting for the past coupla weeks.
I hope the time whilst you are away doesnt fly by too quickly and that it isnt too cold on MNSSHP.
I also hope the rain stays away....lol

Have a great time
Mandy

 

[Camster0307]

Ok - I made it back one more time to wish you a GREAT TRIP!!!!!

I can't believe you'll be in WDW tomorrow; I'm so jealous! 17 days still seems so far away!!!!!

 

[AshleyMWC]

Thanks to everyone for all the well-wishes!! We will be on our way to the airport in approximately 8 hours now!!!! Last night I got most everything done, other than cleaning bathrooms. I should have a few minutes to wipe them down when I leave work today though. Noel has been delivered to my mom, and I didn't even cry when I dropped her off. Ok, I did cry on the way there ...I might be just a little attached to that dog And now the only things I have left to pack are my phone (using today), straightening iron (still too hot this morning), makeup (definitely needed that this morning), and my ID and such (probably shouldn't be driving without that!). So, hopefully the afternoon will be a pseudo-relaxing one for me. I DO have to stop by Target, as my sunglasses decided to break! Ugh!!! OHh well- if that's the only thing I have left to get, then we are sitting pretty in my book. Oh, and I need to print out my boarding passes since we checked in for the flight last night

Thanks again to everyone for reading along, and I promise to take lots of pictures for my TR when I return. For those of you that will be down there this coming week, I hope to see you and wish you a safe journey down there. Well, I guess that's all for now. I may post one last goodbye at the airport since we get free WiFi there, but if not, I bid you all a fond farewell until Nov 2.

 

[JaxJags08]

Have a great time! I can't wait to read all about it!

 

[kathleen27]

Have a wonderful magical trip!!!!