Born 2B a Princess
Where's my tiara?!?!
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- Apr 21, 2007
Quick reply -- you know I absolutely adore the Steamboat set....I just love it. So I vote for that one!
I love how you decorated your bedroom. You have a real flair for it. It looks so put together but also totally you, too. It must make you feel good just to me in there.
I love that it has a window. You are lucky to have the space for a big closet and master bath.
Nothin g works better for motivation than a trip that involves summer clothes and bathing suits. It should be a lot of fun
It is more expensive to fly to Denver. That is a really good price. You can't tun that one down, especially when it is a trip that includes Josh.
GThat is a great option. You know the resort very well and the bus schedule makes it easy to plan your day.
It is great that you have one more girls trip to look forward to. The dynamics change big time when you start adding significant others and grandchildren. Josh is smart enough to know how important these trips are to you.
We started watching Netflix this year. We were sick of the commercials on regular networks and Netflix is good way to avoid them. We just finished "Peakey Blinders." It was a good series. We also enjoyed Sabrina. It started off a little slow but the last few episodes were really good. I love Stranger Things. We've also watched the Great British Baking Show. I love all their crazy food.
My husband has had some health issues so we had to scale back on our Disney trips. He felt bad enough during our June trip with the two oldest grandsons that he finally went to the doctor. I recently booked this trip in February because we needed something to look forward to, and because we like Disney. It is amazing how much a Disney trip has lifted our spirits. It's like Magic.
I am still working full time because I enjoy my job and I am not ready to give it up yet.
You shouldn't feel guilty about your trips. It is the one thing in my life that I am willing to spend money on. Otherwise, I am a tightwad. When our kids look back at their childhoods they talk about all the fun trips we had as a family. And it becomes important to them to give the same thing to their children. We traveled a lot of places besides Disney and I'm grateful that we were able to do it.
I can't believe Allison isn't 21 yet. She seems so mature and she really has her act together.
Here's some to add if she hasn't already: Schofferhofer Grapefruit Beer in Germany--my DS2 and DS1's Fiance don't care for beer, but they both like this one, and I love this one (they also have it at HS)! Anything that sounds good at Trader Sam's. Not as expensive if you choose not to purchase the container, but still pricey. Margaritas on the rocks at the kiosk near Mexico *on the rocks tends to have more alcohol than the frozen ones. Another food choice for Disney Springs--DS loves Wolfgang Puck Express. We usually get a pizza and a salad and share them!
DS tries to get most of his books on Amazon rental, but also rents some from his school. We recommend he purchase the ones that look like they will be good reference material for the future.
A drink recipe for those rum lovers: Mix a shot of coconut rum with ginger ale. Sounds like a strange mix, but trust me, it's delicious and smooth! Try it!
I'd recommend your mickey & friends bag(s) for your MK day. Obviously Woody for HS, some Donald choice for Epcot. You have too many wonderful choices I'm sure it's hard to narrow them down!!!
I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Ha! I have this same dilemma every single trip! There's no way I can bring all of my bags (I think I have 12 now? Plus the HP one I'm saving for my next Universal trip). I've pretty much retired my first two Pluto bags now that I have the Pluto/Stitch one and of course I won't be bringing my Mickey Vampire or Christmas Pluto but that still leaves 8 to choose from for a 6 day trip!
Quick reply -- you know I absolutely adore the Steamboat set....I just love it. So I vote for that one!
Hey D!
I am so bad about not grabbing quotes as I go along. Good luck to your girls this semester at school. It's so great that there are places/websites where you can rent books or buy them used now. I spent so much money on books in college. It sounds like you all had a nice family dinner with Josh's mom. It's great that all the kids were available to spend family time together! I'm glad your IF is going well. It makes total sense what you said about energy levels being evened out. Our western diets have us on a roller coaster all day long. If you stop to think about it, it is so unnatural.
Your bag dilemma is impossible, LoL. I agree with a pp that the Steam Boat Willie bag is just classic. And since it is black and white it seems very versatile with matching outfits. I would love to see you do another Donald Bag, but if you don't get to that one, I really think the Dumbo is unique! They are all great- so I'm no help.
I had a pretty productive weekend. I started cleaning out closets and trying to go through some clutter. I'm trying to get a head start on the PCS so I don't feel overwhelmed if we end up moving sooner that we expect to. We always try to do a purge before or after we move, but it is difficult with big things like furniture because we never know how much bigger or smaller the next house will be. The girls have outgrown so many of their clothes, so that is always a good place to start.
I also got a Lilly Pulitzer skort and shorts in a Lot of bottoms on Ebay last summer - I wasn't sure they would be my thing, as they are pretty bright and they have yet to fit me... Well, I tried the skort on yesterday, and unbelievably - it fits, and it's adorable... I am tempted to bring it with on the trip... It's a short skort - but I think it's OK because it has shorts under it??? I dunno... Part of me says I am too old to wear Lilly Pulitzer - and the other part of me says if I like it, I should wear it.
I am so excited for you (and me!) to celebrate your birthday at WDW this year! I'm going on the Epic DIS girls trip in May, and will be there for MY birthday, too!! I feel excited for my bday in a way I haven't since I was littleAnd now we are going to Disney… In June… I will be there for my 44th birthday! I’ve NEVER been in WDW for my birthday before!
I think it is wonderful how relationships can grow and change along the way. Glad your girls are enjoying each other more these daysAs you all know – these girls are my world – and as this last year + has passed, some of the relationship difficulty they have had in the past has been overcome – and they are more like the friends I have always wished for them to be… It’s not fairy tale perfect… but they have come a long way. We’ll see how that ends after another 6 days squished in a hotel room…
They will actually bring you the drink in the fun containers and ask you if you wish to purchase them or not! (If you want one, they bring a clean one in a box, or at least they did the one time I got one--had to get the Nautilus!)And awesome that we can order at Trader Sam's without the cups
Wear it--it's perfect for a beach vacation!and the other part of me says if I like it, I should wear it.
I'm pasty at all times of the year because I do not tan--I tell everyone I have two colors: Red or White, so I use sunscreen to prevent the "red". I use the tanning lotions available to give my legs a little color so I don't glow white! I like this one: https://www.neutrogena.com/sun/sun-sunless/build-a-tan-gradual-sunless-tan-lotion/6811069.html because it's gradual so I can control how much color I have.and quite pasty white at this time of year too.
I love to wear skorts because they are so much more comfortable than shorts. I think you fine with wearing it in Aruba because it is the tropics and everyone wears fun clothes.
Yes! Wear it!! I think it goes perfectly with a beach/Aruba vacation AND you've been working hard, show it off! Are you staying in an all inclusive there? We have a Jet Blue credit and hubby and I are looking into something Caribbean-ey for a long weekend so we're looking for ideas. Only annoying thing is to get from Jax to Aruba on Jet Blue you have to fly to NY first
The skort - I would totally wear it if it's comfortable and you feel it's flattering. If you couldn't wear it on a beach type vacation, then when would you ever wear it? In my opinion, I say go for it!
I think the skort would be perfectly fine for a beach trip. I say go for it!
Hi, D!!! I'm elated to see you back here!!!!!!!!
I am so excited for you (and me!) to celebrate your birthday at WDW this year! I'm going on the Epic DIS girls trip in May, and will be there for MY birthday, too!! I feel excited for my bday in a way I haven't since I was little
I think it is wonderful how relationships can grow and change along the way. Glad your girls are enjoying each other more these days
I adore your Dumbo UPB and ears, as well as Steamboat Willie, so those are my two picks for you to add to the Up! and Toy Story ones you are already packing.
I think vacation allows you to break all your traditional clothing rules! That skirt/skort is incredible adorable and perfect for a beach vacation. Wear it and enjoy!!!
Good Morning
I love the skort! No way are you too old for it!!! It is perfect for Aruba.
Food: one of our favorite quick services is the Fish & Chips in Epcot/England; Columbia Harbour House at MK (sit upstairs by a window); Corndog nuggets from Casey’s Corner/MK; a caramel apple from Epcot/Germany or MK/Storybook Circus (have them slice it in pieces); Carrot Cake Cookie from HS; I miss the Orange Dole Whip!
Drinks: my favorite is the Orange slushy in France/Epcot; Captain’s Mai Tai at the Polynesian/Tambu Lounge; since you are staying so close it would be fun to check out Trader Sams bar at the Polynesian (I am not sure if they will let V in?) it is very unique to see!
Bags: I agree with whoever said Steamboat Willie and Dumbo!!! I LOVE V’s Pandora bag, someone needs to carry it in AK!!!
You work hard and deserve three trips!!! I can’t wait to hear about Aruba and see your pictures
Monica
Love the skort.. I say go for it!
Glad to see you back here again. I'm going to be in DW in 2 weeks .I wasn't really expecting to be going back again this year but my daughter is going with her husband and in-laws and since we all get along so well I decided to plan the same dates. We are meeting up for dinner 2 nights, but other than that we will be having separate trips. I will be there with my husband, 16 yo son and 11 yo granddaughter .I'm excited and a little anxious since I've never traveled with my granddaughter, but I'm sure she will have a grand time .I made several ADR but I'm seriously considering canceling a few of them and just enjoying more QS. I just don't want to eat sooo much food and would like more flexibility. I think the skort will be great in Aruba. My recent swimsuit purchases now have skirts on them and I love the look
They will actually bring you the drink in the fun containers and ask you if you wish to purchase them or not! (If you want one, they bring a clean one in a box, or at least they did the one time I got one--had to get the Nautilus!)
Wear it--it's perfect for a beach vacation!
I'm pasty at all times of the year because I do not tan--I tell everyone I have two colors: Red or White, so I use sunscreen to prevent the "red". I use the tanning lotions available to give my legs a little color so I don't glow white! I like this one: https://www.neutrogena.com/sun/sun-sunless/build-a-tan-gradual-sunless-tan-lotion/6811069.html because it's gradual so I can control how much color I have.
Don't feel guilty about the trips. You are spending precious time with family and friends. That's priceless!
Hi! I'm jumping in but I'm not caught up. I just found this PTR and didn't want to get too behind before I said Hi! I'm so glad you have another trip in the works. 3 trips in one year is amazing! Can't wait to hear more.
Love that you have several trips to look forward to! I am always on Team Girl Trips!
I don't like to wear tight shirts. I would probably wear this shirt for the pictures but throw a cute blouse over it for the rest of the day.I feel like it's too tight in the chest and hips... What do you think??? Will it be OK??? Would you wear it????