I'm surprised by so many finding fart blossom so funny. Is that not something others say around where y'all live? I remember hearing it when I was growing up, so it's just a normal/funny thing to hear someone say in my family. But aren't all kids pretty much fart blossoms? Spoiled little fart blossom...that's the funniest thing I've ever heard.
Jill in CO
Just so you don't feel left out, Jill. There were some people not on the list I showed Mark, because I knew exactly how to spell out their Dis names without looking them up, the list was me looking them up and writing them out, in no way do I want you to feel slighted, or anyone else for that matter. 
I think I've sent a TR link to another Glennbo I don't know on the Dis twice now. Mackie must be thrilled to have her braces off!
SHE IS!!
Yay, departure departure! I always get up before my alarm on Disney day. It's so worth it.
Best day ever, right?!?
Calling your daughter a spoiled little fart blossom.....priceless.
Spoiled little fart blossom
You're on the plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is is so easy to wake up on VACATION DAY!!!
And yes, my little, fart blossom is looking very grown up now. 
The night before a Disney trip is like Christmas Eve. I'm surprised you got to sleep at all!
And I think everyone on the boards is going to be using the "fart blossom" line now.
lmao...fart blossom
Fellow weight-loser here! After our trip in 2010, I said had to be under 200 lbs by our 35th anniversary trip in 2012. I didn't lose the weight by then -- but we also had to delay the trip for a year, so I still had a goal to work toward. By the time we left for our trip in April, I exceeded my goal and was down 85 lbs! I still have at least 40 to go to reach the "healthy weight range."
Welcome and Howdy, Debbie!!
And congrats to you!! 85 lbs. is amazing!! Keep up the great work. I know I'm still moving forward, I want to be far enough away from feeling like I'm near the danger zone that I can relax a bit. That way if I put on a few pounds I'm not in a panic about it, I can do what most normal weight people do, be good for a while and work it off before allowing yourself to let go a little bit again.
I can relate to your seat belt story. Mine is a fanny pack story. When I pulled mine out in March, I discovered that I not only no longer needed the extender, I also could cinch it a good bit. I took it to my meeting and showed everyone that with the fanny pack at the old size, it now fell down to my ankles!
I thought about doing a trip report and including old pictures and new ones, but I just can't keep up with writing trip reports -- and I'm not nearly as entertaining as some of the folks here on the DIS. I can't wait to see your pics. And I am going to hunt up your PTR (I have signatures turned off, my eyes can't take all those graphics and my computer hates them).
TR's are not always easy to keep up with, ask just about anyone here, I can barely get to theirs!And I'm certainly not as entertaining as others are on here, I just write from the heart and some times my funnier side.
Now, one thing I came back saying about our trip was that the food wasn't nearly as good as I had spent a year anticipating it would be. Every time I had the urge for a sweet, I would tell myself, "No, wait until you have one of those cinnamon rolls at Disney." Well, I got the cinnamon roll and it was "Eh" -- dh though so too, so we shared one and took the second back to our room to snack on. And that was the way it was for just about every meal and snack we had. Even the highly-praised BOG left us scratching our heads. I'm wondering if you experienced the same thing.
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN!! It's really hard to go from eating really clean and almost no sugars or no white flour in your diet to eating it again. I actually had a headache every single day I was there.
Last thing before I go -- the "pw" in my name stands for pastor's wife -- so I love the faith aspect you bring into your trip report.
Naaaa, I'm just me. I don't pretend to be a perfect person or Christian. Good night of livin!! Imagine what kind of mess I'd be if I weren't a God fearin girl?!? When I have someone say something to me critical about a Christians behavior I remind them of just that, "Just imagine what they'd be like if there weren't?!?" 
It all worked out in the end. Be sure to take before and after pictures of your bedroom re-do. I'd love to see them.
Hey, Michelle!I sure will, although I'm embarrassed to put up photo's of the before, it looks like a dang junk haulers convention in my room!!
How long does it usually take for a photo cd? I'm still editing all mine, over 2000 pictures taken. JJ had lots of pixie dust sprinkled on him. I'm debating waiting to start the TR til I have the PP pictures. I only have a little over a week to finish them or I'll lose my first photos.
I have not a clue, I'll let you know when I get mine. It's been at least a good week or better by now.
Very excited for the reveal. This is a big moment. You've worked so hard and taken such good care of yourself. Whichever pictures you like best use them. If it means waiting it will be well worth it.
Thank you, you are so sweet!
Mackie looks stunning in her braces free picture. I didn't even notice the sparkle reflections on her arm til you pointed it out.
Woohoo! The last Mickey head taken off of the countdown calendar!
Praying before travel is also one of our norms. In fact, before both kids were homeschooled we prayed before heading to school. I swear, the days we forgot we sure noticed a difference.
WE use to do the same thing!! And yes! You really do notice a difference.
How nice that the shuttle person waited! Great way to have your vacation start.
Cinnabon seems to be an airport staple. I don't know why, but I have never liked them, yet I like the one at Gaston's. Glad she was able to get her favorite.
Yes, it was soo nice of the shuttle lady to wait on us. I was truly grateful for that. And I'm with you on the Cinnabon's, too much cinnamon,I didn't get to try the one's at Gaston's, I was on a sugar overload that trip, it seemed to be in soooo much of our food, even the foods you didn't expect it to be in. When you don't eat much of it for a long while, you really notice it.
Does TSA allow large eyed needles or crochet hooks on the planes?
I just found my way here and just wanted to say Congratulations on all the hard work and weight loss. Your daughter is beautiful
I can't wait to read more about your trip!
I didn't feel left out in the least! I just figured I was in the inner circle.
Jill in CO
So glad you were able to sell your house. Are you okay with the fires burning close by? You aren't in any danger, are you? 
Yes, yes you are!!
Welcome!! 100 pound clippie?!? I've never heard of that before!! Too cool!! Way. To. Go! Girlie!!! That's my ultimate goal, to lose a total of a 100 lbs., at least. We'll see as the last of it comes off if I need to lose more, it's hard to tell when you lift weights what you'll look like at what weight. When I saw myself getting into old clothes 30 lbs. heavier than when I originally wore them I had a feeling I'd have to take the last 20-30 lbs. little by little to see if I really needed to lose more or if I'd be happy where I was. It's not just about a number, it's really about me feeling good in my body....not quite there yet, but getting close. I'm sorry, but were you excited about that trip? I just cannot get that from your post.
Seriously, so exciting! I was glad to talk to you that day because I'm not always good at remembering when people are coming and going to the World. It was nice to wish you happy trails!
And I know just what you mean, there are very few people I can keep up with their dates, unless they are able to post it on FB and report in. I can't imagine how tough that must be for y'all. 
And you heard right....there is a new flatulence metaphor (although living in Texas you've probably heard it before) everyone is laughing about.
I have just read your trip report....I know a little late, but better late than never. First of all Congratulations on losing 80 lbs. What a wonderful victory !!! I just LOVE your idea of the board you put up for inspiration. I have just decided to start walking and hope to get to jogging and running. I am going to start the Couch to 5K plan tomorrow. I just started my own board this morning and put up the 3 races I just put on my bucket list. First Expedition Everest Run, then Tower of Terror, then the Princess 1/2 Marathon. Just wanted you to know you inspire me !!!!
Welcome! And don't you worry about being late, the more the merrier no No matter if it's weight loss you are going for or just trying to get healthier through training.
Hey B-Mama!!
matter when you come along!
Serious congrats on the start of your new journey!! This is exciting news!! It's always fun to hear someone else is motivated to change their lives for the better!!
I love having my inspiration wall, I had heard others in the past talk about starting a board and I thought why not a wall, something I could look at when I was exercising, something that would truly motivate me.
I don't know if you read any of my PTR but I mentioned I started out with pics of women from health magazines and catalogues that I found inspiring, some with cute bathing suits to give me hope for getting back into one, (I think it was from Lands End catalogue) and pictures that not only inspired me but with colors that also made me happy to look at.
I also picked pictures of women with toned arms or legs that I aspired to achieve, add in some inspiring words, quotes, and scripture and voila! You've got a inspiration wall!!
Be sure and keep us posted and don't lose heart as times get tough, and if I may offer this bit of advice and encouragement....be sure to have a support group and/or support person you check in with on a regular basis, it was a huge component to my success. Having others to be accountable to and to cheer you on as well as pray you through the tough times will really help keep you going and stay on track.
I know my weight loss failures in the past were due to me trying to doing it all on my own, I've heard sooo many people say it makes all the difference to have someone to do it along side of or to have a support group to help keep you on track.
You'll find this funny, even my physical therapist (who does triathlons) says they have training husbands and wives, not their actual wives or husbands, but people they train with and partner up with through out the training process. When we are doing something that requires a lot out of us and for long periods of time, I guess we all need cheerleaders in our lives!!
YOU CAN DO THIS, B-MAMA!!
Mmmm hmmm!
The body just can't run that way. 
Even with my failed attempts this week I still managed to get in two weight and three cardio workouts. Not to shabby if I say so myself.), <that's sarcasm incase you missed it> and planned on hitting the parks while he was away during the day. 
and found our way over to a ladies room (this will be a common theme on this trip-that and the first of many gripes by my daughter because of it) and then over to the fake monorail...
We finally made our way through to finally see these...
It seems to go on forever, doesn't it?!? 
I know.
