Well imagine my surprise!June 2009 PTRw/pics 7/7 pg. 76 NEW TR started link on pg. 76

[dddisrunner]

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a WONDERFUL holiday,which ever one you celebrate! We had a wonderful Christmas and thought I would share some of it with you all! On Christmas Eve we went to church, Matthew had a big role in the childrens pageant...

Matt before his performance..

My handsome men!

My big boy and I..

Matthew was the narrator of the story. It was about how Christmas isn't about the commercial things and keeping Christ in Christmas...

singing with the choir...

He did a great job, we were so proud!

Here is our our house looked right after Santa arrived....

The BEST GIFT EVER........

The aftermath...

A Christmas morning pose!

Enjoying the Wii..

Enjoying Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D...

We are HUGE NY GIANTS fans in this house and my sister got the boys a bunch of gear for Christmas and they couldn't wait to wear it...

My 86 year old grandmother made this afghan for Bryan, he was so excited, like a little kid....

The boys received MANY Disney themed presents...giftcards, Disney Dollars and last but not least....

It is the Kids Official Guide to Walt Disney World 2009!



OK down to business now! Since we can't make ADR'S, change ADR'S etc., what is a girl to do I know.................. TRY AND CHANGE RESORTS

Sooooo, we have officially scrapped the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas which is our "HOME" and we are now booked for those last 4 nights at.........

BOARDWALK VILLAS!! I am so excited! We have always wanted to stay in that area. We will be their for the 4th of July which means no crowds once the 4th fireworks are over I was shocked that it was available! So now we have to revamp our dining...I haven't told Bryan yet but I think this means no Boma....he will be DEVASTATED! He LOVES Boma! Oh well, small price to pay right to stay in the Epcot area! Am I crazy or what?

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Adorable Christmas pictures -- I spy a Santa Pluto in all of that!

You are smart to get each of the boys their own copies of Disney for Kids -- I always make the mistake of getting one copy and expecting mine to share. When will I learn that doesn't work???

Santa brought Disney Dollars, too. So, will the Easter Bunny!

I can't believe that you booked Boardwalk -- how awesome is that???

We are having to skip Boma on this trip, too -- we are so sad...unless I scrap Beach Club and stay at AKL instead.

 

[lmillercrew]

I would love to stay at one of the Epcot resorts one day. There are so many resorts that I want to stay at. I need to get saving so that we can get on this trip.

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi Diane.
I love all the Christmas pics! Also love the boys new Giants jersey pics. My dad is a huge Giants fan. Of course Tom is a huge Jets fan, but we will route for either team . That stinks about the ADR's, I dread this 90 day window. So you switched to BWV. I love that area too! Have they refurbed the villa's yet? My DF's friend who was also part of our GG stayed at BWV in a 2 bedroom and it was rundown and filthy. She told when we were at MNSSHP. They did complain and they gave her back some of her points and sent naid to at least clean. But I have never heard anyone else have a problem there. My DF stayed there last May in 1 bedroom and she liked it. I think I like the area better than AKLV but I love the decor of the rooms at AKV.

 

[carissanboys]

Love all of the Christmas picutres! We didn't get a wii, but we got Rock Band for our PS3 and we've been having a blast playing it. I don't blame Bryan, I'd be thrilled with an afghan like that (well, a Patriots one anyway )!

I've heard great things about BWV. Being close to Epcot will be awesome. I'd be bummed about missing out on Boma too.

 

[purplepeg]

Great Christmas pictures! We've never stayed at an Epcot area resort. Can't wait to hear all about it! How great that you can just walk back to your resort after fireworks.

 

[Trentmom]

Love all your christmas Photos. Looks like everyone made out great

How awesome that Matthew got to the narrator, what an honor

Boardwalk looks like so much fun. That will be great being so close to Epcot

 

[tmkinney]

Great update, congrats on Boardwalk Villas! Isn't the Wii awesome? Hunter got one for Christmas too and we have had a blast playing it. Cute football stuff - if only it were Carolina Panthers! Just kidding. The afghan is really nice!

Happy New Year!!

 

[dddisrunner]

Adorable Christmas pictures -- I spy a Santa Pluto in all of that!

You are smart to get each of the boys their own copies of Disney for Kids -- I always make the mistake of getting one copy and expecting mine to share. When will I learn that doesn't work???

Santa brought Disney Dollars, too. So, will the Easter Bunny!

I can't believe that you booked Boardwalk -- how awesome is that???

We are having to skip Boma on this trip, too -- we are so sad...unless I scrap Beach Club and stay at AKL instead.

Thanks Jackie! My sister had asked me if she should get them one book to share or 1 each, I couldn't imagine the fighting that would go on if there weren't two! The Easter Bunny will definitely bring Disney Dollars too! We are beyond excited about staying at Boardwalk!!

I would love to stay at one of the Epcot resorts one day. There are so many resorts that I want to stay at. I need to get saving so that we can get on this trip.

I hope you get to stay there someday too! We have to step up our saving too!

Hi Diane.
I love all the Christmas pics! Also love the boys new Giants jersey pics. My dad is a huge Giants fan. Of course Tom is a huge Jets fan, but we will route for either team . That stinks about the ADR's, I dread this 90 day window. So you switched to BWV. I love that area too! Have they refurbed the villa's yet? My DF's friend who was also part of our GG stayed at BWV in a 2 bedroom and it was rundown and filthy. She told when we were at MNSSHP. They did complain and they gave her back some of her points and sent naid to at least clean. But I have never heard anyone else have a problem there. My DF stayed there last May in 1 bedroom and she liked it. I think I like the area better than AKLV but I love the decor of the rooms at AKV.

Thanks for all the sweet comments Nichole! I hope we get a clean nice room at BWV! The boys are such Giants fans...they freak out just like their daddy! I have mixed feelings about the ADR window. We'll see what happens!

Love all of the Christmas picutres! We didn't get a wii, but we got Rock Band for our PS3 and we've been having a blast playing it. I don't blame Bryan, I'd be thrilled with an afghan like that (well, a Patriots one anyway )!

I've heard great things about BWV. Being close to Epcot will be awesome. I'd be bummed about missing out on Boma too.

Thanks Carissa! Rock Band is a BLAST, I stink at everything except the microphone That afghan is so warm, I have taken a liking to it much to Bryan's disapproval! We are so excited about BWV!

Great Christmas pictures! We've never stayed at an Epcot area resort. Can't wait to hear all about it! How great that you can just walk back to your resort after fireworks.

Thanks so much! I am afraid staying at BWV will spoil us!

Love all your christmas Photos. Looks like everyone made out great

How awesome that Matthew got to the narrator, what an honor

Boardwalk looks like so much fun. That will be great being so close to Epcot

Thanks Kelly! We were so proud of Matthew, he really had a ton of lines and did a great job!

 

[dddisrunner]

Great update, congrats on Boardwalk Villas! Isn't the Wii awesome? Hunter got one for Christmas too and we have had a blast playing it. Cute football stuff - if only it were Carolina Panthers! Just kidding. The afghan is really nice!

Happy New Year!!

Thanks so much! We have had a BLAST playing Wii! about the Carolina Panthers stuff! Happy New Year to you and your family too!

 

[dddisrunner]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


I hope you all had a safe and fun celebration last night! Our friends and their children were suppossed to come over but their daughter got sick so it was just a quiet New Year's here at home! We had fun though. We watched the Travel Channel which had all the Disney specials on and we finalized (for now) our dining choices! Poor Eric only made it till 11:20 but Matthew, Bryan and I made it to midnight!

Now that we added a Food and Wine trip in November, we will be buying annual passes instead of 10 day hoppers! We realized that will actually save us a BIG chunck of money because in 2010 we will probably be going in April again, so that will be 3 trips on those passes

Because the park hoours haven't been posted yet I am unsure of whiich days we will be doing these restaurants except the 27th will definitely be the Yachtsman Steakhouse for our 11th Anniversary and the 28th will definitely be the Hoop Dee Doo revue because it will be our day off!

Here is the list, feel free to make suggestions....

BREAKFASTS

Tusker House
Chef Mickey's
Crystal Palace
Ohana
Cape May Cafe

LUNCHES

Rose and Croown
Teppan Edo
Sci Fi
Yak & Yeti
Liberty Tree Tavern
Tutto Italia

DINNERS

Ohana
Kona Cafe
Turf Club
Cape May Cafe
Yachtsman Steakhouse
California Grill
Hoop Dee Doo Revue
LeCellier
Boma (Bryan WILL NOT give it up)
50's PrimeTime
1900 Park Fare
Spoodles


So there you have it! We have until March to piece it all together!


A HEALTHY AND HAPPY 2009 TO YOU ALL!!

Diane

 

[purplepeg]

Happy New Year. Your dining choices sound really great, you have quite a few that we have never done so I look forward to your review of them.

 

[Trentmom]

Happy New Year!

Sounds like you have a ton of great restaurants on there

 

[IluvXU]

Happy New Year Diane! Those ADRs look great! How exciting to get APs....someday

 

[dddisrunner]

Happy New Year. Your dining choices sound really great, you have quite a few that we have never done so I look forward to your review of them.

Thanks so much! Our mouths are watering just thinking about all the delicious choices! Happy New Year to you too!

Happy New Year!

Sounds like you have a ton of great restaurants on there

Thanks Kelly you too! I have been trying to figure out this dining for a good part of tonight and it is a little stressful! A good problem to have though!

Happy New Year Diane! Those ADRs look great! How exciting to get APs....someday

Thanks Laura! Happy New Year to you too! I bet you had a great holiday with your new little man! We figured we will get about 25 days out of those passes!

 

[timandlesley]

Happy New Year!!! O.K, what did I miss, you guys are going to Food and Wine now too??? Looks like our countdowns are about the same, are you adults only too? What are your dates??
Can't wait for more!
Lesley

 

[kaysmommie]

Your ADR's look great . Glad to hear you had a nice New Year's Eve. We fell asleep , just so tired from the holidays. So your ADR window doesn't open unitl March now. How about for Hoop Dee Doo? I'm really working DH over for a trip in May but if not then I guess I'll have to settle for October. I really want to stay at BC if we can go deluxe.

 

[dddisrunner]

Happy New Year!!! O.K, what did I miss, you guys are going to Food and Wine now too??? Looks like our countdowns are about the same, are you adults only too? What are your dates??
Can't wait for more!
Lesley

Happy New Year to you too! Bryan surprised me for Christmas and took me to Atlantic City overnight on 12/19 and while we were there, he said let's go for Food and Wine It is on pg. 11 post 161 if you want to read about it! So we booked Nov.4-8 at Kidani. Right now it is a family trip but we are trying to make it adults only!

 

[dddisrunner]

Your ADR's look great . Glad to hear you had a nice New Year's Eve. We fell asleep , just so tired from the holidays. So your ADR window doesn't open unitl March now. How about for Hoop Dee Doo? I'm really working DH over for a trip in May but if not then I guess I'll have to settle for October. I really want to stay at BC if we can go deluxe.

Thanks Nichole! The ADR window is now permanently 90 days for everything except Grand Gathering Experiences. Have you thought about renting DVC points for Beach Club might be cheaper then paying out of pocket and then you could buy your tickets through Undercover Tourist and save money, just a thought! I hope Tom caves for May!

 

[timandlesley]

Happy New Year to you too! Bryan surprised me for Christmas and took me to Atlantic City overnight on 12/19 and while we were there, he said let's go for Food and Wine It is on pg. 11 post 161 if you want to read about it! So we booked Nov.4-8 at Kidani. Right now it is a family trip but we are trying to make it adults only!

Very cool, we will overlap two days, we are Nov. 6-8th Jambo house concierge adults only, CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
Don't you just love the flexibility DVC gives you. So are you purchasing your annual passes when you get down there or ahead of time?
Lesley