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Just reading your post stresses me out! 
It sounds like you handled it very well, though!
It sounds like you handled it very well, though!
Where have you people been? NEW! We're on a PODCAST + MNSSHP 05/20
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Your last post describes yet another reason why I won't take anyone else with me to disneyworld!! I would be throttling your mom right now if I was you. There isn't enough prozac in the world to keep my ocd'ness from going all crazy on her! You are a saint!
I love the countdown calader!
No kidding, I could use a little prozac right now! She pretty much expected Disney to be the same as it was when she left Florida over 10 years ago. What irks me is she wouldn't listen to me back in May and now she has so much advice. I tried to make ressies at Marakesh and she said, "I don't want to eat eyeballs or anything"
"Mom, it's Disney, they won't be serving eyeballs!"You'll never guess where I got the idea for the calendar
It's getting a little hectic with all the changes. Plus, I forgot I was going to redo hubby's tie dye shirt. I can't imagine how you are doing, with planning the wedding AND disney.
Just reading your post stresses me out!
It sounds like you handled it very well, though!
I don't know about handling it well. I was pretty much pouring over my books and the internet to see if I could get everything fixed. I was a lunatic for about 24 hours
Luckily, we were able to get pretty decent ADRs.
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I've got my pics of the constructed tees done. I can either conclude my Trip Back in Time report or my Clothing Plan report next. If anyone wants to see one over the other let me know.
I took the Which Disney Princess are You? quiz as reported on the podcast.
http://toys.about.com/library/quiz/d...incessquiz.htm
Guess who I was
Oh, so true
Except I wouldn't normally call DH a beast
I took the Which Disney Princess are You? quiz as reported on the podcast.
http://toys.about.com/library/quiz/d...incessquiz.htm
Guess who I was
According to the answers you have just chosen you are most like the Disney Princess Belle.
Belle is as lovely as her name implies but her natural unaffected beauty is far more than skin deep. An intelligent and avid reader Belle yearns for faraway places and exciting adventures. She is a loyal, loving daughter and when the beast finally wins her trust she gives him all her kindness and patience and then realizes she has also given him her heart. With her inner strength and outward beauty, Belle is a young woman who can and does make things happen.
Belle is as lovely as her name implies but her natural unaffected beauty is far more than skin deep. An intelligent and avid reader Belle yearns for faraway places and exciting adventures. She is a loyal, loving daughter and when the beast finally wins her trust she gives him all her kindness and patience and then realizes she has also given him her heart. With her inner strength and outward beauty, Belle is a young woman who can and does make things happen.
Oh, so true
Except I wouldn't normally call DH a beast
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Hi! It looks like we're going to be in WDW at the same time! We're going to be at Epcot on Monday the 8th, so maybe we'll see you guys! We'll have our LGMHs!!! 
I love your trip countdown calendar! It'll be here before you know it!
Take care,
Michelle
We're going to be at Epcot on Monday the 8th, so maybe we'll see you guys! We'll have our LGMHs!!! I love your trip countdown calendar! It'll be here before you know it!
Take care,
Michelle
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Hi ya Buffy!! I just found you and had to pop in and say hi. 
We will be down 10/11-10/16. From the looks of your plan we will both be in MGM on Friday 10/12. I will keep my eyes peeled for your beautiful family. I am hoping to have a pretrippie up soon with pics. My life has been crazy here at work and my mom just had surgery and we are having our house renovated...Golly I need this vacation BAD!!!
We will be down 10/11-10/16. From the looks of your plan we will both be in MGM on Friday 10/12. I will keep my eyes peeled for your beautiful family. I am hoping to have a pretrippie up soon with pics. My life has been crazy here at work and my mom just had surgery and we are having our house renovated...Golly I need this vacation BAD!!!
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I really liked how you did your MMVMCP pages, they looked great.
Sorry you have to keep changing your itinerary, you are a real trooper and handled that well.
I vote for A trip down memory lane, I love those.
Sorry you have to keep changing your itinerary, you are a real trooper and handled that well.
I vote for A trip down memory lane, I love those.
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Hi! It looks like we're going to be in WDW at the same time!
I love your trip countdown calendar! It'll be here before you know it!
Take care,
Michelle
Awesome! Happy to have a fellow October-visitor. We will be up early on Monday and hitting Soarin. We will either probably be in our tie dye tees. By changing our days around my Mom also messed up my clothing plans.
Hi ya Buffy!! I just found you and had to pop in and say hi.
Sounds like a good thing you've got your vacation coming up! I'll be wearing my Team Focker Watch lanyard and would love to see ya!
I'll vote for trip back in time first
Heidi
Thanks letting me know, I'm off to type it up.
You got it! I'm trying to get it typed up right now. I really should be cleaning but DISing is much more fun.
Oooh thanks for "boo-ing" me. It made my day! I can't get it to work, but I'll keep trying!
I vote for the trip in time photos, too. I've loved all the others, and can't wait to read more!
Oh, man. Let me know if you need help getting it into your signature. My last mini-trip report is coming up.
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Trip Back in Time, Part VI
The Married with Kids Years-our last trip Dec 2005
The consenses is to finish my prior trip report and finish up the series. So here it goes.
The last trip we took was Dec 2005. I took my oldest daughter out of school for a week (2nd grade). I even had to sign a truancy letter stating that I understand how many days they are allowed to miss. Blah, blah, blah. I mean, is this really necessary. The child is never even sick or late.
This was our most successful trip to date. I was deep into planning mode on this one. I scoured the net and the unofficial guide for planning tips. I decided that on this trip we would visit as many EMH as possible using our hoppers, taking an afternoon break. This worked out great since the parks would get busy in the afternoon. Well, for December, anyway.
Highlights of this trip include:
This trip started when Rachel,my oldest, saw that the Power Rangers were at MGM. Well, obviously we had to see that! I was all for any reason to go back.
I rented DVC through eBay and everything was great. We loved OKW so much that we are going back again, but this time in a 2-bedroom suite.
Sun, Dec 4--Travel Day
We didnt plan to do much on this day except travel and a trip to Grand Floridian. When we got to OKW the kids had to swim. I kept my printout of the weather report for that weekand it was 77 and sunny. Good thing the pools are heated.
After hearing so much about all the decorations at the different hotels, I had planned to go to Grand Floridian that evening to see the Gingerbread house. We had fun but it was a pain getting there. They had closed the parking lot to guests.
Me in lime green, again. Its a good thing I didnt get the lime look on this trip. I would have thought that person was psycho.
And the gorgeous tree at Grand Floridian. Someone was getting wedding portraits here so I didnt want to get in the way. I bet those were beautiful photos.
Mon, Dec 5--Epcot & MGM
We started this day with the hopes of visiting all three thrillers: Mission Space, Soarin, and TestTrack. Plus the much hyped Turtle Talk.
Everything went smooth in the am. We rode Soarin using rider switch while we took turns holding Calvin, so the girls got to ride twice in a row. It was Beckys absolute favorite next to Dumbo. We did the same thing for Mission Space. This is where I wiped out! I dont know if was the allergy pills I took or my body just doesnt like spinning, but I was out for the next couple of hours. I was fine during the ride but almost immediately after stepping off, I felt so dizzy. It didnt stop. I laid down in the play area while the kids ran around. This really doesnt help when you are already nauseous.
Bleck. Finally, Pete returned from his ride. He comes be-boppin' off, shrugging his shoulders, eh, it was just okay, I don't see what the big deal is. I could have punched him in the nose.
I wasnt in the mood for Test Track yet, even though we had FP. No way! We did the milder Turtle Talk. Much better. Crush picked out Rachel, who was wearing my hat. Then he spoke with us and picked on us being in the cheap seats. How do they make it seem totally normal to be talking to a cartoon turtle? It was very cool and Rachel talked about it all trip.
Rachel tried her best to smile, but no one else would dare look up into the sun for this pic.
We grabbed some more Soarin FP and went on to Norway for our Princess Lunch. We got there in time to ride the ride, skipping the movie. We were seating next to where the Princess come out which was cool, but it was a narrow aisle and not much room to move around. The kids were super hungry so we went to the Cold buffet. We almost missed the first princess. We saw Belle, in her casual dress, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Cinderella. Plus Ariel was in waiting in an aqua gown. Becky became suddenly shy and wouldnt speak to any of them, nor have her picture taken. This is one kid who preferred the masked characters. I had no clue. Snow white was so sweet and tried to get her to talk, but no dice. Rachel, was a trooper, however, even though princesses arent her thang. Food-wise, it was just okay, service was excellent, however.
Also, the way the tables were, you had to step away from the table to get a picture. The princesses always stood with their backs to the light, so I knew I wasnt getting good shots.
We hit Soarin one last time before we left for our afternoon break
The evening plans were for MGM so we could see the lights. The girls and I were ready to go but Pete and Cal wouldnt budge. I nudged him enough to let him know I was heading out and to meet me there. He grunted in a yeah, go ahead, Im not ready to get up yet kinda way. It was nice to head into the parks with just the girls. They could walk on their own and everything!
MGM is not a really good park, however, in the evening when you arent into thrill rides. Youve already missed most of the shows. The girls were quickly bored and antsy to go on a ride. I didnt want to see the lights or Muppets until the boys arrived. I decided to brave Star Tours with them. 5 min wait! Lets go.
I was so worried about taking Becky on this ride. She was barely 5 and must have been right at 40 with shoes as they had to carefully measure her each time. I told how the ride was and what she would see. It ended up being her second favorite ride and the one she most remembers. Im so glad we went! We ended up riding 4 times in a row and just walked on each time. Gotta love those Dec. crowds.
The boys finally arrived and Calvin looked like he would rather still be sleeping. We saw the Spectacle of Lights and saw the Muppets. Along the way Becky wanted a pretzel and for the life of me we never found that pretzel again. She still remembers it, and we are on the hunt for a pretzel this trip.
I took this photo
Then Pete suggested I take one where you can actually read Peace on Earth
We went back to the hotel with our new friend, Pal Mickey. (who is very hard to get into by the way---lots of glue and wire on this guy)
The Married with Kids Years-our last trip Dec 2005
The consenses is to finish my prior trip report and finish up the series. So here it goes.
The last trip we took was Dec 2005. I took my oldest daughter out of school for a week (2nd grade). I even had to sign a truancy letter stating that I understand how many days they are allowed to miss. Blah, blah, blah. I mean, is this really necessary. The child is never even sick or late.
This was our most successful trip to date. I was deep into planning mode on this one. I scoured the net and the unofficial guide for planning tips. I decided that on this trip we would visit as many EMH as possible using our hoppers, taking an afternoon break. This worked out great since the parks would get busy in the afternoon. Well, for December, anyway.
Highlights of this trip include:
- First stay at DVC-rented OKW for 5 night stay
- Trip to Grand Floridian to see the Gingerbread house
- Getting our Pal Mickey
- Princess Lunch at Norway
- Meeting Power Rangers
- Dinner at Chef Mickeys
- Lots of ride "firsts": Soarin, Mission: Space, Turtle Talk, Voyage of Little Mermaid
This trip started when Rachel,my oldest, saw that the Power Rangers were at MGM. Well, obviously we had to see that! I was all for any reason to go back.
I rented DVC through eBay and everything was great. We loved OKW so much that we are going back again, but this time in a 2-bedroom suite.Sun, Dec 4--Travel Day
We didnt plan to do much on this day except travel and a trip to Grand Floridian. When we got to OKW the kids had to swim. I kept my printout of the weather report for that weekand it was 77 and sunny. Good thing the pools are heated.
After hearing so much about all the decorations at the different hotels, I had planned to go to Grand Floridian that evening to see the Gingerbread house. We had fun but it was a pain getting there. They had closed the parking lot to guests.
Me in lime green, again. Its a good thing I didnt get the lime look on this trip. I would have thought that person was psycho.
And the gorgeous tree at Grand Floridian. Someone was getting wedding portraits here so I didnt want to get in the way. I bet those were beautiful photos.
Mon, Dec 5--Epcot & MGM
We started this day with the hopes of visiting all three thrillers: Mission Space, Soarin, and TestTrack. Plus the much hyped Turtle Talk.
Everything went smooth in the am. We rode Soarin using rider switch while we took turns holding Calvin, so the girls got to ride twice in a row. It was Beckys absolute favorite next to Dumbo. We did the same thing for Mission Space. This is where I wiped out! I dont know if was the allergy pills I took or my body just doesnt like spinning, but I was out for the next couple of hours. I was fine during the ride but almost immediately after stepping off, I felt so dizzy. It didnt stop. I laid down in the play area while the kids ran around. This really doesnt help when you are already nauseous.
Bleck. Finally, Pete returned from his ride. He comes be-boppin' off, shrugging his shoulders, eh, it was just okay, I don't see what the big deal is. I could have punched him in the nose.I wasnt in the mood for Test Track yet, even though we had FP. No way! We did the milder Turtle Talk. Much better. Crush picked out Rachel, who was wearing my hat. Then he spoke with us and picked on us being in the cheap seats. How do they make it seem totally normal to be talking to a cartoon turtle? It was very cool and Rachel talked about it all trip.
Rachel tried her best to smile, but no one else would dare look up into the sun for this pic.
We grabbed some more Soarin FP and went on to Norway for our Princess Lunch. We got there in time to ride the ride, skipping the movie. We were seating next to where the Princess come out which was cool, but it was a narrow aisle and not much room to move around. The kids were super hungry so we went to the Cold buffet. We almost missed the first princess. We saw Belle, in her casual dress, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Cinderella. Plus Ariel was in waiting in an aqua gown. Becky became suddenly shy and wouldnt speak to any of them, nor have her picture taken. This is one kid who preferred the masked characters. I had no clue. Snow white was so sweet and tried to get her to talk, but no dice. Rachel, was a trooper, however, even though princesses arent her thang. Food-wise, it was just okay, service was excellent, however.
Also, the way the tables were, you had to step away from the table to get a picture. The princesses always stood with their backs to the light, so I knew I wasnt getting good shots.
We hit Soarin one last time before we left for our afternoon break
The evening plans were for MGM so we could see the lights. The girls and I were ready to go but Pete and Cal wouldnt budge. I nudged him enough to let him know I was heading out and to meet me there. He grunted in a yeah, go ahead, Im not ready to get up yet kinda way. It was nice to head into the parks with just the girls. They could walk on their own and everything!
MGM is not a really good park, however, in the evening when you arent into thrill rides. Youve already missed most of the shows. The girls were quickly bored and antsy to go on a ride. I didnt want to see the lights or Muppets until the boys arrived. I decided to brave Star Tours with them. 5 min wait! Lets go.
I was so worried about taking Becky on this ride. She was barely 5 and must have been right at 40 with shoes as they had to carefully measure her each time. I told how the ride was and what she would see. It ended up being her second favorite ride and the one she most remembers. Im so glad we went! We ended up riding 4 times in a row and just walked on each time. Gotta love those Dec. crowds.
The boys finally arrived and Calvin looked like he would rather still be sleeping. We saw the Spectacle of Lights and saw the Muppets. Along the way Becky wanted a pretzel and for the life of me we never found that pretzel again. She still remembers it, and we are on the hunt for a pretzel this trip.
I took this photo
Then Pete suggested I take one where you can actually read Peace on Earth
We went back to the hotel with our new friend, Pal Mickey. (who is very hard to get into by the way---lots of glue and wire on this guy)
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Tues, Dec 6--MGM
We had originally decided to take a day off but then realized that we needed to go to MGM during the day so we can be sure to see the Power Rangers. But first a trip to RnRC! Pete talked Rachel into riding with him. I worried the entire time. She claimed she wouldn't be going again, but she did later that day. I'm still not sure if she liked it or just decided to brave it again. We also did the obligatory Playhouse Disney and Little Mermaid. It was our first time on LM. I loved it and the girls made a friend with another little girl in our row. We saw her a couple times through out the morning.
Finally it was time to meet the rangers. Calvin was in awe.
Pete and Rachel had fun posing
And away they go. Calvin's missing them.
Afterwards, we loaded up on Power Ranger loot. Rachel spent every penny of her trip money and was happy to do it.
Then we headed off to see the Stunt Show. Don't you love a picture of a baby on Daddy's shoulders
Stunt show was fun, but perhaps a little long. For me, anyway.
The half-Herbie
Time for lunch. We had pre-planned to go to Pizza Planet. Cal was into Toy Story at this time. It was very disappointing. The food was fine, but there was virtually no themeing. It was just a bunch of arcade games. Mostly the crane type which I wouldn't allow the kids to do. Those are just money grubbers and we can always do this type of thing at home. I don't wanna waste time here.
I think we went on the Backlot tour next. I'm glad we did because I found a General Hospital tee in the gift shop at the end. Did I mention I love GH
Well, sometimes it's not so much love as an obligation (it's been great recently). How can you give up a show you've watched since you were 12?
We rounded out the day with a return trip to Star Tours and RnRC then back to the hotel. I had made plans for Pete to go to Chef Mickey's with the girls. His parents were supposed to come in and go as well but his Mom didn't make it. I had opted to stay back with Calvin and let him rest. I missed out on the fun, though. They saw Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Chip & Dale.
Minnie was able to sneak a picture in with Becky. She is trying her best to ignore her.
I know she looks like she could take it or leave it, but she likes the desserts. She's just wearing her "too cool for school" look.
Two more days left! We had quite a nerve wracking event the next day which all mothers dread.
Oh, my first cliffhanger.
We had originally decided to take a day off but then realized that we needed to go to MGM during the day so we can be sure to see the Power Rangers. But first a trip to RnRC! Pete talked Rachel into riding with him. I worried the entire time. She claimed she wouldn't be going again, but she did later that day. I'm still not sure if she liked it or just decided to brave it again. We also did the obligatory Playhouse Disney and Little Mermaid. It was our first time on LM. I loved it and the girls made a friend with another little girl in our row. We saw her a couple times through out the morning.
Finally it was time to meet the rangers. Calvin was in awe.
Pete and Rachel had fun posing
And away they go. Calvin's missing them.
Afterwards, we loaded up on Power Ranger loot. Rachel spent every penny of her trip money and was happy to do it.
Then we headed off to see the Stunt Show. Don't you love a picture of a baby on Daddy's shoulders
Stunt show was fun, but perhaps a little long. For me, anyway.
The half-Herbie
Time for lunch. We had pre-planned to go to Pizza Planet. Cal was into Toy Story at this time. It was very disappointing. The food was fine, but there was virtually no themeing. It was just a bunch of arcade games. Mostly the crane type which I wouldn't allow the kids to do. Those are just money grubbers and we can always do this type of thing at home. I don't wanna waste time here.
I think we went on the Backlot tour next. I'm glad we did because I found a General Hospital tee in the gift shop at the end. Did I mention I love GH
Well, sometimes it's not so much love as an obligation (it's been great recently). How can you give up a show you've watched since you were 12? We rounded out the day with a return trip to Star Tours and RnRC then back to the hotel. I had made plans for Pete to go to Chef Mickey's with the girls. His parents were supposed to come in and go as well but his Mom didn't make it. I had opted to stay back with Calvin and let him rest. I missed out on the fun, though. They saw Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Chip & Dale.
Minnie was able to sneak a picture in with Becky. She is trying her best to ignore her.
I know she looks like she could take it or leave it, but she likes the desserts. She's just wearing her "too cool for school" look.
Two more days left! We had quite a nerve wracking event the next day which all mothers dread.
Oh, my first cliffhanger.SwansLoveDisney
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Um, can I have some of those desserts?!?
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I'm really enjoying the minitrip report! We were there at that same time!! December 6 is my birthday and we decided to take Chuck's folks with us.....but that is a story for another day. Maybe we will be in your pictures!! Looking forward to more.
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more please !
It's on the way
oooh, a cliffhanger!
I know, my first. I'm so proud
I've finally got some time to finish up.
Don't they look yummy? I still can't believe I let them go to Chef Mickey's without me.
How funny! Was that not the best time of year? Pete turns the BIG 4-0 on Dec 18. I wish I had thought about that in advance and we would have gone closer to that date. I'll have to check my pictures again to see if I can find ya.
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Wed, Dec 7- Magic Kingdom
The morning started off relatively normal. We got up super early that morning to beat the crowds. We were near the front and ready to go. Our tradition since we’ve had kids is to hit Dumbo early and ride twice.
Pete took this shot. Me & Cal are in the front salmon-colored Dumbo and the girls are behind us in the pink Dumbo. Rachel is wearing her Power Ranger hat from the night before. This is also the only picture I have of the castle in it's golden glory. I'm on a mission to take more pictures this year.
Everything is going as planned. Next up, Winnie the Pooh! Here is Becky just a few moments before "the event" occurs.
I hope you enjoy those pictures because they are the only ones I have of the next two days! After the Pooh ride we rode the Carrousel. I was keeping my arm around Calvin while he rode. Pete was watching nearby in his electric wheelchair thingy. He had, unfortunately, had a back spasm early in the vacation and was ECVing it the rest of the time. [An expense we hadn’t planned on…..but that is a story for the end.]
I made sure we exited the same exit and the kids were following me and we got to where Pete was. At least, I thought the kids were behind me! By the time I go to Pete, I turned around and Becky was missing!!! I ran around like yelling for her and nothing! They were starting the Excalibur show thing and I’m charging through people shouting for “Becky”. Lynn, if you were there that day, that crazy lady was me! Then, I quickly went to the closest CM (but not the one dressed like Merlin) and told her that I was missing my daughter. She got on the walkie-talkie and within a minute they said they’ve got her. A plain clothed security guy came out of nowhere and said they’ve located her and follow him. We found her at Small World. Another Mom had noticed she was alone and ushered her to a CM at Small World. Praise God for that Mom! Everyone had been so calm and professional, including Becky who appeared totally unfazed by the whole thing.
She really hadn’t realized that she was lost yet and was wandering around looking for us. She was like, “I thought you guys might have been over this way.” 
Evidently, she must have thought we were the ones that were lost, which would be just like her.
So that is the end of my intense morning. I was frazzled the rest of the morning, so that is probably why there are no more pictures.
Thurs, Dec 8- Magic Kingdom morning/EPCOT evening
Luckily this day is happily event-free
I'm still freaked out when writing that last story.
We began this day at MK. It was raining so I just left the camera behind today. Plus, I didn't want any distractions so we wouldn't have a repeat of the previous day's scare. We got up early enough and the kids were still game to hit MK, so were we. We doned our ponchos (well, Calvin refused to wear his) and rode Dumbo about 4 times in a row today because there were no lines to be found anywhere in Fantasyland. We rode all our favorite rides, had lunch at Pinocchio's and then, soaked and cold, everyone was ready to head back to the hotel.
After a rest, Becky was ready to ride Soarin again so off we went to Epcot. We decided to end the night with Illuminations and some fruit smoothies from a nearby vendor. The show was beautiful, as usual, and Cal slept right through it.
Afterwards, wanting to get the girls a traditional T-shirt, I hit Mousegears. Along with a throng of others.
Note to self: shop before Illuminations. Pete, wisely, waited on a bench outside the store. There were some awesome things in here! I wish I'd had more time (and money).
I was so worried about $$ at this time because we had the ECV expense and Christmas was coming soon. We live debt-free (or as Pete would add, except for the minivan and the house) so I budget for everything in advance. Now I know to budget for for "extras" that you don't expect to happen. So anyway, I just got the t-shirts and left it at that. I worried all the next morning while we packed up the car to go home. I kept telling myself that I shouldn't have made that last purchase, we would have been fine without a couple of Disney tees. On the way home, Pete tells me that he is getting a nice bonus check. WHAT?! He intentionally kept this info from me. He'd known about it for weeks. I was so mad
, I've been obsessing, and here he has this info that would have been much nicer to have known before the trip.
So that concludes my Trip Back in Time reports. We are all caught up. I had been expecting to go back to MVMCP in 2006 with Tracey. I forget why she cancelled, I think it was a family wedding that she had to take pictures for. Tracey is an amateur photographer and takes beautiful pictures. Here are some she took of our family at the beach. Since I'm lacking pics in this report, I figured I could share these.
I think she does a great job and am so happy to have these pictures. I hope to take the kids and go with her to Sea World in February. This little trip might help me after my post-Disney blues. I think I am beginning to obsess over this coming trip too much. I really need to chill out! Well, once I get my iteneraries done.
The morning started off relatively normal. We got up super early that morning to beat the crowds. We were near the front and ready to go. Our tradition since we’ve had kids is to hit Dumbo early and ride twice.
Pete took this shot. Me & Cal are in the front salmon-colored Dumbo and the girls are behind us in the pink Dumbo. Rachel is wearing her Power Ranger hat from the night before. This is also the only picture I have of the castle in it's golden glory. I'm on a mission to take more pictures this year.
Everything is going as planned. Next up, Winnie the Pooh! Here is Becky just a few moments before "the event" occurs.
I hope you enjoy those pictures because they are the only ones I have of the next two days! After the Pooh ride we rode the Carrousel. I was keeping my arm around Calvin while he rode. Pete was watching nearby in his electric wheelchair thingy. He had, unfortunately, had a back spasm early in the vacation and was ECVing it the rest of the time. [An expense we hadn’t planned on…..but that is a story for the end.]
I made sure we exited the same exit and the kids were following me and we got to where Pete was. At least, I thought the kids were behind me! By the time I go to Pete, I turned around and Becky was missing!!! I ran around like yelling for her and nothing! They were starting the Excalibur show thing and I’m charging through people shouting for “Becky”. Lynn, if you were there that day, that crazy lady was me! Then, I quickly went to the closest CM (but not the one dressed like Merlin) and told her that I was missing my daughter. She got on the walkie-talkie and within a minute they said they’ve got her. A plain clothed security guy came out of nowhere and said they’ve located her and follow him. We found her at Small World. Another Mom had noticed she was alone and ushered her to a CM at Small World. Praise God for that Mom! Everyone had been so calm and professional, including Becky who appeared totally unfazed by the whole thing.
She really hadn’t realized that she was lost yet and was wandering around looking for us. She was like, “I thought you guys might have been over this way.” Evidently, she must have thought we were the ones that were lost, which would be just like her.So that is the end of my intense morning. I was frazzled the rest of the morning, so that is probably why there are no more pictures.
Thurs, Dec 8- Magic Kingdom morning/EPCOT evening
Luckily this day is happily event-free
I'm still freaked out when writing that last story. We began this day at MK. It was raining so I just left the camera behind today. Plus, I didn't want any distractions so we wouldn't have a repeat of the previous day's scare. We got up early enough and the kids were still game to hit MK, so were we. We doned our ponchos (well, Calvin refused to wear his) and rode Dumbo about 4 times in a row today because there were no lines to be found anywhere in Fantasyland. We rode all our favorite rides, had lunch at Pinocchio's and then, soaked and cold, everyone was ready to head back to the hotel.
After a rest, Becky was ready to ride Soarin again so off we went to Epcot. We decided to end the night with Illuminations and some fruit smoothies from a nearby vendor. The show was beautiful, as usual, and Cal slept right through it.
Afterwards, wanting to get the girls a traditional T-shirt, I hit Mousegears. Along with a throng of others.
Note to self: shop before Illuminations. Pete, wisely, waited on a bench outside the store. There were some awesome things in here! I wish I'd had more time (and money).I was so worried about $$ at this time because we had the ECV expense and Christmas was coming soon. We live debt-free (or as Pete would add, except for the minivan and the house) so I budget for everything in advance. Now I know to budget for for "extras" that you don't expect to happen. So anyway, I just got the t-shirts and left it at that. I worried all the next morning while we packed up the car to go home. I kept telling myself that I shouldn't have made that last purchase, we would have been fine without a couple of Disney tees. On the way home, Pete tells me that he is getting a nice bonus check.
WHAT?! He intentionally kept this info from me. He'd known about it for weeks. I was so mad, I've been obsessing, and here he has this info that would have been much nicer to have known before the trip. So that concludes my Trip Back in Time reports. We are all caught up. I had been expecting to go back to MVMCP in 2006 with Tracey. I forget why she cancelled, I think it was a family wedding that she had to take pictures for. Tracey is an amateur photographer and takes beautiful pictures. Here are some she took of our family at the beach. Since I'm lacking pics in this report, I figured I could share these.
I think she does a great job and am so happy to have these pictures. I hope to take the kids and go with her to Sea World in February. This little trip might help me after my post-Disney blues. I think I am beginning to obsess over this coming trip too much. I really need to chill out! Well, once I get my iteneraries done.
Wow, you did have a hectic morning. Isn't that the WORST feeling in the world, when you realize your child isn't with you? Thinking about it almost make your heart race and panic set in! Glad all was well in the end.
Can you believe 18 days?! Oh my, I haven't done much to start getting ready to go either! I do have my toiletries and all together. I haven't even started getting clothes together because we're still wearing them! I had hoped it would cool down a bit before we left but it's going to be in the 90's here over the weekend.
How is your packing coming?
Can you believe 18 days?! Oh my, I haven't done much to start getting ready to go either! I do have my toiletries and all together. I haven't even started getting clothes together because we're still wearing them! I had hoped it would cool down a bit before we left but it's going to be in the 90's here over the weekend.
How is your packing coming?
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Lost children is the worst!
I lost my youngest at disneyland getting in line for the Matterhorn. He was 4 at the time and the 5 minutes it took to find him were horrible.
The family pictures are great!
I lost my youngest at disneyland getting in line for the Matterhorn. He was 4 at the time and the 5 minutes it took to find him were horrible.
The family pictures are great!
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