What do you mean we’re DRIVING from CA to WDW??? With 4 kids!!!!

[ladylyons]

ADR is out so far on WDW. Disneyland you are doing it much closer to the trip. I am not a fan of making ADRs. I always end up making them and cancelling them. Now I am in the process of wanting to make them again.

I hate that it's so far out for WDW. But I did it to make sure we got what we wanted when we wanted. I'll post in the next day or two exactly where we're eating and when. I did find out today though that Sofia and Doc McStuffins is going to be joining the Hollywood and Vine crew so I had to add that one. If that means one or two less character lines I have to stand in the better!!

I love that DL ADR's are so close to the trip. I always make at least one or two and then we've been known to call the night before to add a breakfast or whatever we're feeling like for the next day. Much easier to get what you want when you want but we have had issues in the past doing that when we've been there for the week of Christmas/New Years. You should be fine though since your mainly after the crowds.

 

[kaoden39]

I hate that it's so far out for WDW. But I did it to make sure we got what we wanted when we wanted. I'll post in the next day or two exactly where we're eating and when. I did find out today though that Sofia and Doc McStuffins is going to be joining the Hollywood and Vine crew so I had to add that one. If that means one or two less character lines I have to stand in the better!!

I love that DL ADR's are so close to the trip. I always make at least one or two and then we've been known to call the night before to add a breakfast or whatever we're feeling like for the next day. Much easier to get what you want when you want but we have had issues in the past doing that when we've been there for the week of Christmas/New Years. You should be fine though since your mainly after the crowds.

How fun about Sofia and Doc McStuffins. My great nephew loves them. My BIL bought tickets for him to go see the stage show in San Jose with Jake and Sofia. He will be thrilled when he realizes!

So do I. Disneyland is so much simpler than WDW to me. I figure that we can just do walk ups. Even on January 5 which is the last weekend day of the holidays stuff there are tons of table for our party of 8 open so I am not stressing.

 

[ladylyons]

How fun about Sofia and Doc McStuffins. My great nephew loves them. My BIL bought tickets for him to go see the stage show in San Jose with Jake and Sofia. He will be thrilled when he realizes!

So do I. Disneyland is so much simpler than WDW to me. I figure that we can just do walk ups. Even on January 5 which is the last weekend day of the holidays stuff there are tons of table for our party of 8 open so I am not stressing.

Sarah is a huge Sofia and Doc fan so I had to do it. Jeremy and James both even like Doc so I think they will both be happy going there too. I wanted to go to the show your talking about but decided to save the money since we're going to do this trip.

DL is simpler than WDW!! I only say that from experience. You shouldn't have too many problems which is a good thing.

 

[kaoden39]

Sarah is a huge Sofia and Doc fan so I had to do it. Jeremy and James both even like Doc so I think they will both be happy going there too. I wanted to go to the show your talking about but decided to save the money since we're going to do this trip.

DL is simpler than WDW!! I only say that from experience. You shouldn't have too many problems which is a good thing.

Stephanie asked me to look for something Doc for Jason. I hope I find something.

 

[ladylyons]

Stephanie asked me to look for something Doc for Jason. I hope I find something.

Hopefully by now you should be able to. I can't remember if we saw anything Doc back in April but that was quite a few months ago.

 

[kaoden39]

Hopefully by now you should be able to. I can't remember if we saw anything Doc back in April but that was quite a few months ago.

I hope I can. If not he also loves the Avengers. I think I am safe to find something.

 

[ladylyons]

I hope I can. If not he also loves the Avengers. I think I am safe to find something.

You should be fine. Disney always has something you see and know that's what you got to get them.

 

[kaoden39]

You should be fine. Disney always has something you see and know that's what you got to get them.

Last time I got him a 'Mater shirt. Who knows what this time?

 

[LB1122]

Very cool about Sophia and doc..was so wishing it would happen faster but oh well

 

[lovethattink]

I'm so glad that things are looking so good with your pregnancy. Praying it continues that way for a natural birth.

I saw that about Doc and Sophia. That will be a fun meal!

 

[ladylyons]

Last time I got him a 'Mater shirt. Who knows what this time?

Nothing wrong with Mater. We like Mater (sometimes like him more than Lightening. ) Whatever it is I'm sure he'll like it.

Very cool about Sophia and doc..was so wishing it would happen faster but oh well

My kids are going to be soooo excited when they see them. At first I wasn't going to do a meal here until I read about Sofia and Doc. Then it became a got to do.

Sorry you'll miss seeing them but I'm sure you'll have a great trip anyways!!

I'm so glad that things are looking so good with your pregnancy. Praying it continues that way for a natural birth.

I saw that about Doc and Sophia. That will be a fun meal!

Thanks! I couldn't be happier because I know how stressed I was when I first found out I had it. Now it's just become another part of the pregnancy that I'm dealing with. Thankfully I'm able to keep it under control and just take it a day at a time and that's all I can do.

I know 1 little girl that is going to be beside herself when she see's Sofia (of course she'll have to wear her Sofia dress that day.) 2 little boys will be happy to see Jake. Of course they'll all be happy to see Doc and Handy Manny. So I agree that it's going to be a fun meal!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi Sandra! I know I am a bit early - but I wanted to stop by to wish you and your family a happy holiday - also, I hope you are able to get some rest...

D~

 

[kaoden39]

Nothing wrong with Mater. We like Mater (sometimes like him more than Lightening. ) Whatever it is I'm sure he'll like it.



My kids are going to be soooo excited when they see them. At first I wasn't going to do a meal here until I read about Sofia and Doc. Then it became a got to do.

Sorry you'll miss seeing them but I'm sure you'll have a great trip anyways!!




Thanks! I couldn't be happier because I know how stressed I was when I first found out I had it. Now it's just become another part of the pregnancy that I'm dealing with. Thankfully I'm able to keep it under control and just take it a day at a time and that's all I can do.

I know 1 little girl that is going to be beside herself when she see's Sofia (of course she'll have to wear her Sofia dress that day.) 2 little boys will be happy to see Jake. Of course they'll all be happy to see Doc and Handy Manny. So I agree that it's going to be a fun meal!!!

I think that we prefer Mater in our house. He is such a cutie!

 

[ladylyons]

Hi Sandra! I know I am a bit early - but I wanted to stop by to wish you and your family a happy holiday - also, I hope you are able to get some rest...

D~

Thank you!! Get to stay home in the morning and then head to my Aunt's house around 1 pm. Thankfully we already did Christmas with Jeff's family so I only have mine left to do.

I think that we prefer Mater in our house. He is such a cutie!

Yes he is!!!


I wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Awww... The kids are so cute! I love their jammies! I hope they have a magical day today!

D~

 

[kaoden39]

 

[blessedmom4]

Sandra,

From our family to yours!




I know I am far behind on your report; however, you are always in my prayers.​

 

[ladylyons]

Awww... The kids are so cute! I love their jammies! I hope they have a magical day today!

D~

Thank you! Those were the jammies our Elf left for them on Christmas Eve. I know not Christmas but they already had Christmas one's and wanted to wear those which I was fine with. They did!! They got lots of cool new toys that they had been wanting.

Thank you! I hope you guys had a great time celebrating at Home!!

Sandra,

From our family to yours!




I know I am far behind on your report; however, you are always in my prayers.​

Thank you Judy!! I know you've got lots going on and I appreciate that you do think of us!!





The kids did have a great Christmas!! I will admit my children are very well loved (spoiled). They woke up Christmas morning about 8 am and hearing their excited voices saying "Santa Came, Santa Came" made all the late nights wrapping presents and all the shopping I did (both online and in store) worth it!! Jeremy got lot's of new Lego sets and a couple Disney Infinity figures (he's been wanting to play with me but I hadn't bought any extra characters), Sarah got a couple play doh set's (our first play doh!!), Palace Pets, and a Leap Pad 2 with a few games, and James got a couple Chuggington Train sets, some trains, some Lightening McQueen car sets, and puzzles. (They did get more than that but those were their favorites). They couldn't have been happier!!

I also surprised my DH and that is hard to do at times. We've been going back and forth trying to come up with a name for the baby. He wanted to name the baby after him (so we'd have a Jr.) I've never wanted a Jr. but after lots of thought and knowing this is it I gave in. Every time we've found out what the baby is we've gone down to Build a Bear and picked out a bear and gave it the babies name. Well we hadn't done it for this one yet since we couldn't agree on a name. So I went and did it. That was the last gift that was opened (I had it hidden behind the tree). When he opened it and read the birth certificate for the bear he got tears in his eyes. He couldn't believe it!! So we are now going to have a Jeffrey Aaron Jr. Still not fully into it but I'm just glad to finally have the naming behind us.

I also had my baby check up today and everything is looking great!!! The baby is head down and perfectly fine in size. I did gain about a 1lb from my last appointment but she said that's perfectly fine because it means the baby is growing and I'm just holding steady with weight. She was also very happy that I've been able to keep my numbers under control and I also couldn't be happier about that. We're just taking it a day at a time right now so I'll keep everyone posted as things move forward. Next appointment January 10.

Hope everyone had a nice relaxing day today!! I know I did!!

 

[DMGeurts]

That sounds like a wonderful Christmas. There is nothing better than the smiles/laughter of children on Christmas morning! It's fantastic and a memory that makes me smile.

I love the name you've chosen for your baby... I love the names of all of your children - each one is timeless and classic - the both of you have very good taste in names. It's a bummer that you aren't much into the name that's been chosen, but so very good of you to give that gift to your DH - I am sure it means the world to him.

I am so happy that the both of you continue to be healthy! You are getting so close!!! I am very excited for you!!!

D~

 

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