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[mousescrapper]

Hi all,


sorry yesterday Day 6) till we go was a bit crazier and busier than I thought it would be and I never had time to come and post....


So you a 2fr deal today


Day 6) recap:

I went to good 'ol Target in the morning and got (almost everything) on my to buy list. And like a good Diser packed everything as well

I bought...

overnight diapers (via Heidi's idea) for on the plane

fruitsnacks for the little girls to eat on the plane during take-off

gum for DH

already soap filled pads for cleaning Margaret's cups in the room

a small toddler size rain slicker for Margaret

some misc clothes needs

AA batteries

some travel size tolietries

and sunblock


As well here is a picture of my new Disboard id-tag:

I borowed the print design from fellow Diser BayouMickey (I think it is meant for a t-shirt transfer but it worked out good!)

DH also laminated all my custom touringplan maps and the kids new id-tags.

A blank version is a business size card w/ a picture of Disney character and the following info:

"My name is............I am .....years old. I am staying at......resort. My parents are......... My dad's cell phone number is.......

For Michael's he added that "I have Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD" and on Margaret's we added "I have a severe dairy intolernace."


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In Celebration of Day 7) on Thursday night, Mae and I played Disney Princess Wii while the other kids looked on when they were home or not doing homework, etc. Mae and I finally finished her 1st full game.

Here a couple pictures:

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In Celebration of Day 6) yesterday the original plan was to play one of our POC games for Michael...but our evening got a little nutty and we ran out of time. So Michael and I read some of his Incredibles jr novel book.


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Here are 2 more things I am looking forward to about going back to Disney....

meeting some Disers and maybe some friends from home (we know about at least 3 families going around the same time as us)

and Enjoying this trip w/ my Dad!

Here we are on the Tomorrowland Speedway circa 1984/5


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Today day 5) to go.....

I need to run out and get a few last minute things, pack them up and then have fun w/ my family enjoying the nice weather here today and then our Disney family night of watching WALL-E.

Have a great Disney Day and weekend!

J-

Up NEXT: Aldine and Mae's TOP 5, Day 4) to go and any other last minute fun I can come up with!

 

[KathyRN137]

As well here is a picture of my new Disboard id-tag:

Gorgeous! You are so clever!

(Mine are just laminated LGMHs with my info drawn with a Sharpie!)
Have fun today!

Kathy

 

[mousescrapper]

Gorgeous! You are so clever!

(Mine are just laminated LGMHs with my info drawn with a Sharpie!)
Have fun today!

Kathy

thanks!

I found BayouMickey's thread and her countdown printables...then I looked at her saved work site, and that is where I found the LGM design w/ Tink and just loved it...and used Publisher to turn it into a tag. It's double sided and I think that ribbon was leftover from some candy from last Easter or something.

I'm really happy w/ it. I attached it to my bag.

Well off to make some popcorn and watch WALL-E.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

As well here is a picture of my new Disboard id-tag:

I borowed the print design from fellow Diser BayouMickey (I think it is meant for a t-shirt transfer but it worked out good!)

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That is TOO cute!! Very nice! I love that it has Tink on it!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I love your new Disboards ID tag!! It's awesome!!

Funny story... you know that DH and I went away this weekend, right? Well I told him that we should stop at a Target if we see one because there isn't one near us. We stopped and spent quite a bit of money.

Then while he was in the shower last night, I checked in on the DIS to find that you had just purchased some prefilled soap pads at Target. So I made him stop at Target again on our way home today. But I couldn't find those soap pads anywhere... what brand are they?

 

[IndianaJ]

I love your dis tag! Too cute!

My travel documents have arrived, finally. When I told DH to look for them on Sat., he became worried. Maybe the travel agent idea wasn't so good after all.

Have you been able to check in yet? I have had no luck with MULTIPLE attempts.

My itineraries are reshaping (again). Disney added spectro shows for next week, and I've been trying to adjust some of my ADR's. I'm not sure we want to do Tusker House for breakfast on a day we aren't going to be at AK. Seems like a waste of a morning, but I can't get into anywhere else.

I can't wait to spend Thursday evening by the pool!

 

[AmyMama2AvaNtheo]

Only 3 more days ... JEALOUS.

 

[IndianaJ]

I was able to check in last night using a different link that I found in a resort thread. If you haven't been successful so far, try this
www.mydisneyreservation.com/guest

Hope it works!

 

[mousescrapper]

Then while he was in the shower last night, I checked in on the DIS to find that you had just purchased some prefilled soap pads at Target. So I made him stop at Target again on our way home today. But I couldn't find those soap pads anywhere... what brand are they?

Ok actually I got those at the grocery store (Ultra) they are Scotch-Brite Rescue no rust soap pad 6 mini ones. hope that helps.

Have you been able to check in yet? I have had no luck with MULTIPLE attempts.


no but haven't tried for the last 2 days...busy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My itineraries are reshaping (again). Disney added spectro shows for next week, what I didn't know that....oh man I have to check-that I out I am keeping my fingers crossed it's one of the 2 days we plan to be at MK....


I can't wait to spend Thursday evening by the pool!

me too....can't wait to see you there. PM me w/ your cell number!

I was able to check in last night using a different link that I found in a resort thread. If you haven't been successful so far, try this
www.mydisneyreservation.com/guest

Hope it works!

I'm gonna to check it out and let you know!

Only 3 more days ... JEALOUS.

thanks....right now I'm so to be I don't have alot left to do before we leave...but it's the non-Disney parts of my life that are going to keep these next 3 days full.....

 

[mousescrapper]

Please note....I wrote this all yesterday 3-22

UGH! How can the boards be down for upgrades w/ only 4 days to go….I have so much left to share and so little time….

Well hopefully they soon will be up and running and in the meantime I’ll type it up now and have it ready to go.

Day 4) to go…where has this last week gone?

1st off where am I in regard to the big To-Do List…GREAT! I revised the list down to the last minute stuff (and yes of course I added a few things to make sure I didn’t forget)

Withdraw our remaining spending $ needs and divvy up accordingly

Buy Disney gift cards for the 3 older kids

Pack misc clothing items (after finishing laundry)

Get out hair clips/ties for the girls

Put together Aldine's carry-on bag

Change from my Mickey purse to the VB backsack for the trip

Pack kids cd players

Charge up the Leapsters and then pack 1 base & cord (put fresh batteries in Mae’s)

Haircuts

Pack our Trip journals (DH to bind at work on Monday)

Check weather for Thursday hear/week in Orlando

Print boarding passes

Give emergency #’s to neighbor

Get house straightened up and prepared for week gone

Put on luggage tags, DME tags, and locks on luggage/carry-on’s as needed

Put together mousekeeping envelopes

Try that pre-check-in again….

And if time allows decorate our pressed penny $ holder and my daily journal with Mickey scrap paper


Ok I think that covers it…..

Now for our Day 5) Celebration we did watch WALL-E and I made popcorn…we had a fun time snuggling up together in our basement to watch it. (sorry no pic’s to share this time)

In honor of Day 4) till we go another thing I am looking forward to is

Having fun & sharing my Mom’s Birthday with her and the surprises we have in store for her.
Here is a couple pic’s of my Mom on some previous Disney trips:

2008

2005

1984/5

And because the actual b-day room decorating was a bit too pricey I bought my own stuff

For only $14 and plan to decorate her room when her and my Dad are out to dinner on her b-day (surprise) I just hope Mousekeeping won’t be mad?


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[mommytothreeboys]

I have to agree that the boards being down all day was a total downer!!

How special to be able to celebrate with your mom. I LOVE the throwback pictures! I think it's a great idea to decorate the room yourself..why spend all that money for someone else to do it? You will add that special loving touch that someone else couldn't...good for you!

Good luck with the last minute prep! I know how that goes! I'm so excited for you!!

 

[mousescrapper]

Aldine’s TOP 5!

1) BTMRR

2) Splash Mountain

3) the tea-cups

4) KS (safari)

5) Kim Possible World Adventure (in her words “go around the world in 2 days”)

Oh and possibly get a haircut at the Main Street Barber Shop….originally on Sat I had appt’s for all 3 girls, but at the same time was Michael’s Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts. I tried to push the time back as far as I could and just miss a little of it. But then he made it into the top 24 cars (out of 36) and then I called and was able to re-schedule a morning appt for Mae & Margaret on Tuesday (Aldine will be in school and her hair is the least in need of the cut anyways) but she get’s in her cleaver sneaky head about asking about a haircut at WDW…so we’ll see. And BTW Michael and his super rocket car came in 3rd place!

My Wishes for Aldine….

She gets along w/ her siblings especially Mae (as anyone who has a younger sibling in particular a sister the “claws” can come out) Just want them to have fun and enjoy this trip together.

It would be so fun to have another opportunity for another “Mommy/Daughter Time” like the last minute just the 2 of us to MK at night. Even just hanging out maybe in a hammock at CSR would be special…

Enjoys taking one of her mini American Girl dolls along for the trip. I’m letting her take one w/ as a special privilege and then she wants to take pictures and do up a little scrapbook all about it. She wanted to take one since she saw KathyRN’s daughter take hers (and probably before that). I don’t want to deal w/ the big 18” doll but a little 6 ½ “ doll is manageable. She has 4 of them and at first thought I meant she could take all 4 but um no….she has yet to decide which doll she’s going to take. It should be fun!

Here are some pictures of her from the last 2 trips.

2008

2005

Mae’s TOP 5!

1) “the famous Movie ride” w/ Grandma

2) TSM

3) make another Mask in Epcot, but says she doesn’t need the tags again

4) eating

5) meet Jasmine

My Wishes for Mae…

She enjoys all the rides and attractions…sometimes she get’s a bit nervous (like last year freaking out before getting on PPF)

Has fun dressing up like Belle for our Princess breakfast (and I hope the real Belle is there)

Keeps us with us all and doesn’t tire out too much w/ the walking

Has a wonderful time and the magic of Disney shines thru her sweet heart.


Here are some pictures from the last 2 trips.

2008

2005

This is actually after we got home from Disney, my MIL bought her this outfit in China.


Margaret’s Wishes

Now since she’s only 2 ( 28 months) and can’t really tell me what she’s looking forward to I can only guess…

I’m looking forward to and hoping she’s more interactive this trip and recognizes more characters. She loves Minnie and knows most of the Princesses.

I hope she may go up to some of the characters and take pictures.

In regard to her food intolerances and eczema that we can keep them under control and she stays comfortable and healthy during the trip.

She sleeps well in her little Wiggle Bed.

Here are some pictures from her 1st trip from last year (2008)

My TOP 5!

1) EE

2) Epcot’s F& G Festival

3) TSM

4) POC

5) IASW


My DH’s TOP 5!

1) Soarin

2) Mission Space

3) Dinosaur

4) POC

5) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (he’s never gonna let it down)

Here are some pictures of DH & I from our previous trips together.

2008

2005

1998

(sorry this is a bad photo of a photo)

1995 (those pictures were lost)

1994

Thanks for reading as always.....

J-

 

[mousescrapper]

Ok all this is a quickie

Last night in honor of our Day 4) till we go we played Disney Wii Think Fast Trivia Game and Adline won!

Today the only real Disney things I accomplised was posting what I hoped to post yeaterday and then catch-up for today...plus I helped Michael pack his carry-on bag before school this morning.

Hope tonight after kids are in bed I can get a few misc things done and finished up.

Oh and yesterday DH made some "holding straps" (via idea from MRYPPNS) from some old cup straps we had for Margaret's cup and Minnie plush (this plush is actually not her favorite favorite....but she'll travel to the parks w/ us and on the plane. Her fav Minnie will stay in the resort room.

Lastly, another thing I look forward to is....

Hoping to see Margaret hug a character!

Be back tomorrow w/ more last minute tidbits

PS tried IndianaJ's suggestion and did the main link for pre-check-in and still NO LUCK!

J-

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Wow...you're a busy little poster today!

The Top 5's look great! I love the wishes for your kids....what a special touch!

Congrats on the Pinewood Derby Michael. My boys had theirs this past weekend as well!

 

[DisMomAmy]

3 DAYS!!!!!!

 

[AmyMama2AvaNtheo]

Your top 5s are great and I love all of the older pictures. Your family is so beautiful!! I hope yall really enjoy your trip ...

 

[MRYPPNS]

I can't believe you are leaving the end of this week.....how time flies!

 

[mousescrapper]

Wow...you're a busy little poster today!

The Top 5's look great! I love the wishes for your kids....what a special touch!

Congrats on the Pinewood Derby Michael. My boys had theirs this past weekend as well!

saw your pic's on your PTR too....

3 DAYS!!!!!!

Your top 5s are great and I love all of the older pictures. Your family is so beautiful!! I hope yall really enjoy your trip ...

I can't believe you are leaving the end of this week.....how time flies!

Thank you for the dancin', well wishes, and everything....it is so crazy tomorrow it's only 2 more days!

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* !!!!!!!!!!!SPECTROMAGIC UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IndianaJ was right they did add it to more nights...and to our Monday night

I was so sad we were gonna miss it and now we are not...have to give up a few things on our Monda attraction list...but it will be so worth it too see the parade.

I'm so super

What a great 3 days away surprise!

J-

 

[KathyRN137]

IndianaJ was right they did add it to more nights...and to our Monday night

I was so sad we were gonna miss it and now we are not...have to give up a few things on our Monda attraction list...but it will be so worth it too see the parade.

I'm so super

What a great 3 days away surprise!

Whoo-hoo!!

Yes, it always pays to check for those last-minute schedule updates that Disney is so famous for!!

...and I think the 6 inch AG doll is perfect! There were many times that Mommy wound up holding her "granddaughter" because Tricia was tired of carrying her around...

I also had a limit on doll accessories, particularly little shoes. They are so easy to lose!

Only three days.... WOW!!


Kathy

 

[DisMomAmy]

That's great news Julie! I'm anxious to see if the entertainment schedule changes for our week.

2 DAYS!!