Whoops. I must've changed my notifications because here I've been just thinking I was waiting for Mom to progress in her trip-telling.... Not even realized I was PAGES behind. SORRY MOM!
My favorite part of catching up might be Mom mentioning the "Bunny Story" we told Danielle. It was awesome. We even got our (very gullible) cousin that's Danielle's age to help convince her too. Now, she didn't know it wasn't a bunny ride, she was just like "danielle, it's just a bunny ride, see!" Oh well, it worked and that story made me smile so much.
So to catch-up... We ARE planning this December trip, however, I'll be crashing Mom and Dad's trip for a few days before they stay with Danielle and JP. I'm leaving Jimmy at home and Gia just went with her Mom. Because we got a call last week that my friend that works for Disney, Katelyn (now famous from me posting about her in the Dis) IS ENGAGED! And Jimmy and I will likely fly down or whatever we have to do once she picks a date. It's hard to think I won't have my whole immediate family, but it's exciting to just go with my parents, too. We do a LOT as one big, happy family and don't get me wrong-- i love it-- but it's exhausting. I'm looking forward to the less-pressure-ness of this trip. I'm challenging myself with wearing things I already own... that might be my hardest part. Of course it'll all be packed in my new, huge, hardshell Disney luggage!
Other updates... We are VERY upset Danielle didn't get in. But then Katelyn sent me a great text about how she didn't get in her first try and she waited over a year because it just wasn't the right time. I think Danielle needed to hear that. Danielle is very much the baby of the family, and while I was always ready to grow up (not sure why... it's a TRAP), she has never really needed or wanted to. I always said Danielle needed heartbreak to help her grow up a little. BUT I DID NOT MEAN LIKE THIS!!! It broke her spirit a good bit, and she was terribly upset, but I think she's kept herself busy enough to where she doesn't feel like it's a reflection of her. Or at least I hope that's the case. I do think she will try again, and I'm proud of her for trying at all. I told her it reminded me a lot of Jimmy and I trying to get pregnant. And you think the most natural thing in the world will be so easy. You do this and your results are that. But no. It all came down to God's timing. And my plan (no matter how hard I willed it myself) just wasn't whatever the plan was for me at the time. But it all worked out, and I hope everything works out for her the best way it can. But we're still going in December regardless
I think Mom mentioned once that we did Gia's birthday a few weeks ago. We did! All together... at my house. 12 GIRLS running around. But they were good girls and they had a lot of fun. We went all out for the occasion. If you've learned anything here it's how EXTRA i can be. JP's party is the weekend after Easter and it'll be just as extra... for a 2 year old. Although I have an "all out" to-do list and a "not that many kids are coming" to-do list to tone it down a bit LOL. I'm waiting to see what all I need to do based on the RSVPs.
Wow, just hearing myself say that I'm not sure if I'm impressed with myself or slightly embarrassed that I'm THAT mom. Oh well, it's fun! And I really enjoy it, and the kids LOVE all the magical things we do.
But here's a few pictures of her Unicorn party!
Each girl got their own, personalized, cup and pillowcase. They colored unicorn squishies.
The pinata we filled and taped 3 times so all the girls got a swing at it.
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oh dear! 
I hear ya!
D'oh!
But, I have read and am all caught up. I love that you got some solo time and enjoyed it! I too love CHH but always seem to get the tuna sandwich. I also think I'd have chosen the exact same rides as you. POTC is way up there on my list of faves. 
