Yo Ho Ho Ho a Wonder we will go!..Dec 5-9th Pre-Trip Report: OUR 1st Disney Cruise

[MommaMouse411]

TAMPA BAY RAYS ARE AL EAST CHAMPIONS!!!! WOOP WOOP! PEANUT BUTTER JELLY PEANUT BUTTER JELLY!!!!

I'll be at the first two playoff games for the Rays!!!


Lets see, its officially October and that means November is right around the corner and then after thanskgiving its its its cruise time!!!!

I was looking at the calendar and saying omg after thanksgiving I'mma be going bananas..

I normally do the Black Friday thing and then I come home hide the presents and then take a nap if I can...wake up make big breakfast and put up the christmas tree!!! but after that its packing time...yes I pack my suitcases a week in advance...

my checklist is way too long to even look at anymore..I'm probably going to still forget something...like socks. lol

So I'm still trying to find a formal dress..my stepsister has this beautiful gown she is wearing for her homecoming this weekend and she's going to wear it for the formal night on the cruise..she's so excited but I'm a little disappointed with her right now because her grades are slipping..she was doing really well so I'm hoping she gets her grades up before the cruise.

I've been also shopping at the children's consignment stores and I found a couple things..like I found winnie the pooh disposable bibs!!! $5. I was a little upset because I spend $15 on bibs for the boys..but whatever, the money's already gone. and I also found two pairs of Lightning McQueen slippers!! good condition..I paid $2.50 for each pair.

I also went to the NEW interactive Disney Store at the International Plaza this past week..WOOWWWWWWWWWW...its awesome...I ended up buying some toys for my kids for christmas but I had to get out of there fast. But then I went to the old disney store at the other mall and I saw the stuff I bought my kids in there..so I was like ah man..I thought I was buying exclusive stuff...oh well. I went to the store to buy another bookbag because they were $5.99 and all gone..

This past weekend I took my son Miguel to see the Legend of the Guardians..wow what a cool movie..its like 300 meets Lord of the Rings with OWLS...although Miguel was into it for the first 40minutes and then not so into it the last 40minutes..lol..he was a rascal in the theatre..then we went to Lowry Park Zoo, Zoo Boo..we had a good time...my baby wore a skeleton body suit and miguel wore this basic pirate costume I bought on ebay for $5. Everything was fine and dandy until we had a mishap...So it was just me and the kids..and everything was going well..Miguel was able to run around and I was with the baby watching him have fun... I let MIguel inside this bounce house and I was taking pictures of him..wellll..their time was up so the guy took all the kids out and I said wait wait and he put him down, and when he did , Miguel took off..now I was on the wrong side of the bounce house..stupid me was in the entrance line, I should've went around to the exit area...I couldn't find my son for like 5minutes..I yelled at the guy to call security and my heart was pounding hard...and then I see my son being chased by two security guards and he's looking back at then laughing...and the security guards were out of breath...I thanked them and they said this guy is a fast runner, we chased him around the carousel..the guy I yelled at was freaked out and was asking me if I was okay...I started to cry because I was mad that I didn't think that situation through..normally I know were all the exit points are..I just didn't expect them to take him out of the bounce house..it was all too surreal..I imagined him gone...ugh.

here's some pics


So as I was driving home, I was thinking about our trip to MNSSHP and Seaworld at the end of the month...I might not bring the baby, which sucks because I wanted him to be part of this outing...I don't know we'll see...we are doing another halloween event on the 24th so I will have time to decide after that.

and I'll post pictures at the end of the week, but during all this I was making a pinata for my sorority sisters son..its Handy Manny's head..it came out good...he looks a little caucasion versus latino LOL..but I couldn't find TAN crepe paper.
Here's the pic of the pinata I made:



also Disney approved my Let the Memories Begin entry!! So my picture of my son is there!! so cool..Its My First MVMCP with My son..

 

[MommaMouse411]

here's the link to my Disney Memory....

http://memories.disneyparks.disney.go.com/base/showcase/#/detail/6841


I am currently in the hospital with my baby..he has pneumonia...he seems to be better (we've been in here for 48hrs already and ive slept only a total of 5hrs)...I don't know if I mentioned that he has been coughing for over a month and finally turned into something...the only good thing is that we met a pediatric pulmonary specialist...he seems great..so we will be following up with not only our peditrician but with the specialist to get to the bottom of whats going on with my little boy.

I'm doing okay and have been on the disboards most of the night trying to take my mind off of things..I tend to think the worse of any situation..I know I should have more faith and I am working on that...

As I was thinking about my cruise, in my mind I was already there, pretending that my boys and I were at Parrot Cay for Pirates Night and dressed up making a mess of things and driving the servers crazy lol...and then I was imagining the going to the dance parties with my kids and watching Miguelito dance his butt off, he's a great dancer...

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So it got me thinking to whats the most important things I want to do on our cruise..

Ive read alot of pre-trips where they have plans throughout the day but this is my first Disney Cruise and I don't want to setup a detail plan because I know if I don't follow it I would be greatly disappointed..

So here's what I want us to enjoy:
1. Sail Away Party
2. Dinner at all the restaurants
3. Oceannears Club for Miguel (I will be there with video and camera)
4. chloe can go to teen club and have fun
5. Palos
6. Character Meet n Greet (princesses, and Fab 5, Captain Jack (he is a must do!), Peter Pan, Captain Hook.
7. Roam the whole boat.
8. Splash Pad
9. Mickey's Pool if my son's potty trained by then.
10. Golden Mickeys
11 Toy Story & Disney Dreams (I believe it will be on this cruise)
12 Pirates Night...the whole party!!!!
13. Any christmas thing going on
14. Castaway Cay: Flying Dutchman!!! Beach fun, I thought I read there was a dance party for kids somewhere there, but if so, we'll be there. Pictures of everything I see lol (oh and the new splash zone)
15. Take professional pictures with some characters and some at dinner
16, Watch one movie.
17. any dance parties my kids and I can participate in.
18. The farewell show

So that's the plan...

But I do have something planned before we get to the cruise..did I mention we will be going down Dec 4th and then renting a hotel either in Orlando or Port Canaveral which ever is cheapest..We might do the hotel that lets you park your car there the whole time you're gone..Hopefully there will still be room, but I can't book the room till end of october..

so anyways, we will be eating at

Lve this place..so my mother and her husband (Chloe's dad) will be going over to DTD with us on the 4th, we will eat and then walk around..see the charolers and let miguel ride the train and carousel..I of course will have to refrain from shopping...I hope I can remember that.

Now on the day we return, we will be going to the World, I haven't booked a room yet again, all that will be done end of Oct. I'm hoping to stay in the Sports Resort or Movies..whichever. But I am going to also find out if I can find a hotel that we can check into early..I know alot of hotels do the 3pm..but I want one that will let us in at 1..so we can at least rest a few before we go to MVMCP!!!

and I'm hoping to buy my AP that month so I can go to DHS and see this again

and to go to Epcot and visit all the countries and listen to the stories again

here's my son dancing to the Mo'Rockins

my favorite

and I wish the kids daddy can come with us so we can do this again (alone I would probably lose miguel in the crowd, he loved this show and had soooo much fun)

and we definately going to seaworld again

and hopefully do this again

So my hope is to stay from 9th-12th...and as much as I love AK, I will probably skip that park and come back during my christmas time off. My plans is MVMCP thursday, DHS Friday, Seaworld Saturday, Epcot Sunday and home we goooooo. orrrrr DHhhe following Sthursday night and mvmcp friday , so i have time to decide.

i hope i'm not repeating myself if i am but i have to get my mind right with what i want us to do for that week...i keep saying to just do the cruise and go back the following weekend. because for christmas we do alot. We go to Busch Gardens and have breakfast with saNTA

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we go to alot of events, also the zoo does something special for christmas, so i was trying to get my disney fix all in one week.

so i have alot to think about by end of Oct.

but whats coming up fast is MNSSHP and Seaword...i miss seaworld, Haven't gone all year..and with all the craziness going on over there this year, I would like to visit and show my support. I believe in what they do..so I"m definately a seaworld fan.


Here's us at MNSSHP last year with their dad:

During the day before the party

Seaworld is fun for halloween too:



Here;s whats in my plans for shopping:
boys christmas outfits might look like this (which will also double as our cruise formal wear and our holiday pictures we take at JcPennys)
http://www.childrensplace.com/webap...31635_baby boy|outfits|holiday plaid_babyboys

I am also trying to buy Lion King 1 1/2 and Lion King 2 on ebay for christmas presents to my boys.its not going so well...people are willing to pay full price for used dvds. I'm not....

I also have some items for toys (miguel is very into Imaginext Dinos and Dragons)..they have a couple on ebay that seems expensive for used toys but I KNOW he would love those (Mammoth and Sabretooth tiger: my son loves ICE AGE movies).

For the cruise I'm still looking for my formal outfit..haven't seen anything in the malls or online I like. I want to go with Red. I always do black..
I love this look but am afraid to have my back totally out that way. I do have a black shawl but I don't know
http://cgi.ebay.com/RED-WHITE-POLKA...6296?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item3cb1356cf8 (would need a medium though)

or this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Polka-D...pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&var=&hash=item791388bd2f (in red)

so that's it for this update. Thanks for letting me ramble while I sit in the hospital waiting and praying for my babys recovery.

also did I mentioned I scheduled a call from Mickey before the cruise lol...I'm such a dork but I hope they call when Miguel is awake.

 

[AquaDuck1]

Dear MommaMouse411,

I always enjoy reading your posts!!! I'm excited for you to on your cruise in Dec.Don't sweat the small stuff, everything will work out for you!!! A nice shawl is good for in the dining rooms--they can get COLD!!!Here is the name of store/web site you might check out--ColdWaterCreek.com.... Good luck with all of your visits to Disney in the next few months. AquaDuck1

 

[MommaMouse411]

aquaduck thank you!!

So I have an update..

Friday I took another day off because my baby was still not 100%...and it was a tough day..my 2yr old miguel was hanging all over me and being bad because I guess I was giving the baby too much attention. It took me forever to get them to bed, I think it was around 10pm..so I started to work on my shirts/pillow cases for the cruise..I was a little tired but it was my only chance to do it since I didn't have to wake up early on saturday.

I messed up one of my shirtts bad!! then I messed up another shirt because I put too much pressure on the iron and the red came through the iron on!!!...I was soooooo upset I wanted to actually go to the store and buy shirts then...I so wanted to be over the whole printing more graphics, I wanted to be done with the shirts and pillowcases and magnets...its like geeeez...

so I did get to do some of the shirts...now my baby's onesie is 12months..he is now coming out of 6 to 9months so I am hoping that he fits it come cruise time..if not I'll just have to whip up something the week before..maybe buy some 2t Hanes Tees because NO one has short sleeve white shirts..the ones at Michaels are too big..I still bought one for Miguel..he's just going to have to wear it that size.

Here are the pillowcases:




Here are the shirts:


this is the back of a Disney Minnie Mouse shirt


Chloe's shirt


and I bought this black hoodie at Michaels and I iron on the tinkerbell...I have a 50% coupon for Joanns and hope to go after work to buy a big patch for the pack of the hoodie and will have someone sew it on for me. (dont look at the mess behind the hoodie..I have kids who has time to make their bed!!!)



also I mentioned this dress I bought for the cruise..I bought it for $18...going price is $35 to 80!!! and it fits really nice..




So all I have left to do is put the names on the backs of the shirts..and get miguel another white shirt..I bought another Red shirt for me since I messed one up..and will finish the MVMCP shirts once I get some name fills for the back...and I have to put names on the backs of all the shirts...except I need to buy or make something to put in between the shirt so I don't mess up the iron on transfer in the front of the shirt..(that's how I messed up one of the shirts..duh Marisol!!)

 

[CherylSue]

WOW! Your t-shirts look amazing! I wish I could do that LOL! I seriously messed up my attempt at making a FE, it looks like a preschoolers art project

I'm glad your baby is getting better! Sending you some pixie dust!

 

[MommaMouse411]

Cheryl thank you for the Pixie Dust...it was so nerve wrecking..and I was on maybe 5hours of sleep the whole time...I'm still feeling the effects..


So I'm trying to get a hold of Dreams unlimited so I can pay an extra $60 to upgrade from Cat 12 to Cat 5!! woop woop!!! (florida resident)

my mouth must have dropped when I saw the email...


Although I will have to redo a couple of things that I already put my cabin number on..lol oh well..


Theres a verandah...I just can't wait till my boys go to sleep and I can sit out there and have maybe just one glass o wine...

 

[MommaMouse411]

Welll I wasn't picked for 2011 Moms Panel....that sux.

 

[MommaMouse411]

Hello there...

I have been pretty busy at work these last few weeks...and there is some relief this week...but then in another week I'll be busy again for two weeks!!!


So right now I'm excited for this weekend...MNSSHP!!

when I get some time next week, I will definately write up a mini trip report..

This past weekend, I took my boys to the Florida Aquarium for Guppyween...I'll have to post some pictures when I download them. It was fun...just crazy packed...its never that packed...It was $12 to get in for adults when its normally like $20 so you know it was crazy...I'm sure I will go again next year for halloween.

as far as the cruise..I'm almost done with my shirts...remember I had to re-do a couple and now I have to do the back of the shirts...I'm scared to do but I got some cardboard to put in between the shirt so the front transfer on doesn't get messed up...cross fingers...

and I totally forgot to laminate and put magnets on a few of the disigns I printed out. oye!

I had made luggage tags and had to toss them because my cabin number changed..at this point I don't feel like printing more out..lol

I also requested a letter from shadowryter...what do you think?

I will have Chloe read it to the boys..Miguel loves Chloe...

its so funny, chloe was telling me how she's so excited for the cruise..she has taken to ebay to buy a few things too..lol

She's also counting down the days to the cruise..and she's so excited about being able to order room service and eating whatever she wants...I told her the menus are online and she was like I'm going to go and see what it is I'll be eating for the week...lol..

I booked my hotel stay for after the cruise but for before the cruise, not yet...the Country Inn raised their price!! its like $160..so forget it we are going to stay in this family suite on the beach for like $69...and just pay the $60 for parking..i looked up the hotel online and called the place it seems really cool..so I have to book that today sometime if I don't forget..


So I'm somewhat done with my "shopping"...oh yea I have to still buy my dress..I can't find anything I like in the stores..so its definately going to be the one I posted on ebay..the seller had the same dress in red with white polka dots and its out of stock so I'm waiting to hear if he has it...reminder it was this one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180534230352&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


so I'll see what they say..if not I will go with the Red one..If they have the polka dot one, then I know which shoes I iwll buy..some yellow heels!!! yes my original plan for my outfit might come true!!

Now I'll just have to buy like the sundries, or whatever they are called...

I've been listening to the disney music online and lately the dis is playing cruise music!!! They even had the ChA CHA slide on..

(Right now I'm listening to Twice Charmed too bad its not on the wonder)

also, I had someone sew the tinkerbell patch on the back of my hoodie..it came out real cute..however, I ended up paying $20 for everything...and i was like dammit i should've just bought one from the store. lol..


Did I share this with ya'll? It was our first trip to a pumpkin patch..now my 2yr old is always shouting out PUMPKINS when he sees one..

let's see..all my paperwork is done online...and my money is saved for the cruise including parking fees, hotel, tips...just need to save up for MVMCP ticket...I originally had planned to do the 19th but we will be doing the busch gardens and zoo that weekend...if I have time to take a day trip to Seaworld right before christmas I will...

Speaking of christmas...I've been finding some great things at the consigment stores for my boys...and toys r us and kmart has some deals on items I want to buy my kids so I have to buy them either tomorrow night or friday morning on my way to Orlando!!

So I'll be back next week or maybe tomorrow to post some pics...but I'm getting antsy already...

i can't believe we are close to the date...

 

[CherylSue]

On Priceline the Country Inn and Suites (with cruise parking included) is $116 for the night before our cruise........with fees it should come up to around $120-$125.

And I just have to say......your babies are sooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!

 

[steelek_29]

I wanted to post some of the DISigns we'll be using for magnets or shirts..I'm not going to post them all because I'll post the finish products..

however, I do think I will start working on my fish extender..since i already have the materials..I'm hoping that i can do it all my myself and I am not CRAFTY..but it seems to look easy enough...we'll see

Love your magnets... Did you make them or someone else design them???

 

[MommaMouse411]

steelek..I wish I can disign these..but no I requested them on the Creative Disigns thread...I've requested over 100 disigns..lol..so my magnets will be changed daily on my door!!

Cheryl!! thank you..my boys are cute huh lol

 

[MommaMouse411]

I will add pictures in sometime this week..so check back on this same post for pics (i couldn't find my card reader!!)

Friday morning at 2am I was packing our bags. I was not prepared...nor did I have time to buy snacks or water for our trip...so I was going to have to just wing it when we get to the parks..

As I was packing the car, I noticed my antenna Mickey Ghost was gone!!!! All month it was on my antennae and it chooses to disappear now!! Ugh!! We left at Noon (originally had planned to leave at 10am)...

We got to Destiny Palms (Motel) around 1:30...not bad timing...as soon as I walk in the lobby, the fire alarm goes off and everyone is running around..my boys started crying because it was too loud...We ran outside and I said OH NO this is a SIGN...So I started unpacking the car and finally the frenzy was over. We checked into our room and it wasn't bad at all:



I unpacked a few things and started getting our costumes together. My kids were so excited..I mean the baby was the best..he was jumping around on the bed and laughing so hard and jumping on his brother..I was cracking up...The bed was like a King size? I mean it was huge (note to self, consider a King size mattress in January)!




We rested a bit and then my plan was to leave at 3:00pm...ha ha ahaha hahahahahah yea right..so of course I started to get flustered when Miguel took off his costume and complained about it was too hot...I told myself to just relax and if we are late we are late ..we left at 3:30, that means we will definately be late to our 4:15 reservation at Crystal Palace.



I was watching the clock on my radio from the corner of my eye, time was going too fast...but my blood pressure lowered once I saw this:




We got to parking and I decided to walk to the Ticket and Transporation...because both my boys had fell asleep:



So walking of course cost me some time...then as I was walking under the bridge, I realized, I didn't check to see where I had parked...so I just had to remember how far I walked LOL...the good thing is they let me be the first one in the parking lane so I can spot my car easy. As I was walking I took a picture of this:

The things you get to see when you take a new route

I decided to take the ferry, which of course added more time lost, to the Magic Kingdom...My kids were still sleeping...I got to sit and relax a bit look at the resorts I would love to stay at one day.
I think this is one of the best sites:




We made it to the park and it was 4:30ish. The boys were still sleeping so I wasn't able to take cool pictures in the front with all the pumpkins. But one of the CM's was helping me and I took a picture of him




There's always something calming about this place, even amongst the chaos. I walked up main street with the same awe and happiness as I have done over 20 times...



So I decided to go to the Crystal Palace to see if they will still let me in... the line to check in was almost wrapped around the building...of course..so I said well the boys are still sleeping let me see..I got in line and by the time I got up there it was 5pm...they let us in!!!! WOOP WOOP! it was meant to be...

So I got my pager and sat at the bottom of the ramp, while MIguel and Manuel started to wake up...They called us in and they put is in the back corner..which worked out well...I had requested a table closer to the buffet line so I don't have to keep carting the boys over with me...as soon as we go in, Miguel spotted Tigger and was dying to see Tigger..We got our food which was n't so bad with baby in his baby carrier and Miguel holding my camera ready to take pictures (Miguel was the photographer for most of this trip...only way to get him to cooperate).

Tigger arrived at our table and the baby was LOVING him...Miguel wanted to play with him but Tigger took too much time playing with the baby so we were able to get a few shots:



after that Miguel started to eat his food..and like always the Cous Cous and Quinoa salads were delicious..I also had their cornbread YUMMMY, I can eat a whole pot of that if they let me...and the salmon was delicious. The bread pudding was not that good...and they took my coconut flan away!! (sidenote: I don't eat dairy filled products because my lil one spits up to dairy since he's still nursing but I couldn't resist).

Miguel was being silly and didn't want to meet Pooh and Piglet..said he was scared...but he just wanted to play with the camera. He took pictures of the place and everyone was cracking up because MIguel was getting into this photography thing..

Luckily I brought my camcorder so I was able to take some pictures too.




After we saw the characters, both the kids started to have meltdowns..So I gave Miguel the camera again, and I nursed my son in the corner hoping no one will see me..Dilemma neutralized!!

 

[MommaMouse411]

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[MommaMouse411]

We started to make our way to Toon Town...took a few pics



I let Miguel play in front of Mickey's House before we stood in line to see Mickey...Around 6:45 we hopped in line...Miguel of course loves Mickey and Minnie and you hve to drag him away from them...but the baby..he was all smiles and giggles, and he grabbed Mickey's nose and was so happy...I was like yes yes!!muhahaha, My work is done I've instilled the love of Mickey into both my kids ha ha ha! I know so silly.

I was going to buy these pictures from Photo Pass , since it was both Mickey and Minnie together in costume, so I didn't take out my camera for Cm to take pics...I just had the Photog take pics with his...I grabbed my card and we went outside and got situated. We were headed to get our Treats..I saw Alice was in her usual spot so we took pics with ALice but then I couldn't find my photo pass card...I had a feeling I dropped it but then I said naw its probably in my book bag..so I got another card. (and yes I completely lost this card, more on that).

We went through all the treat stations and MIguel didn't feel like getting out to walk..again being stubborn but whatever he was still wanting to get his candy..and he was wanting to eat his candy too|! We made our way to the end of the treats, and the baby got hungry again!! We found a little corner with tables and chairs and nobody around so I fed him there. Miguel was busy eating his lollipops. Good thing I trust Disney to give us good candy.



We made our way to Stitch's Dance Party and Miguel was in the Zone. I Put the baby in the carrier and we dance around for awhile..I decided to skip the Villain show and we just partied with Stitch and Chip and Dale..Miguel was totally into it..he of course Loves Stitch and Chip and Dale..He followed them around dancing next to the them..Once again, parents were all in the way trying to get pictures of their kids, forcing their kids to take pictures with the characters...some of the 8yr old kids were walking all over the little kids..its like parents step back and take pictures of your kids dancing..those are the best pictures..anyway, I of course, was following Miguel around and the baby was just chillin in his carrier...




I decided this year we will hand out in Frontierland since last year we stayed in Tomorrowland and Fantasyland the most. We stopped at the Baby center and changed diapers first...and then went to Adventureland...We saw Tarzan and Turk were out so we took pictures with them..Tarzan was kind of cute!!




Right next door they had character pictures. Timon was first, and then Abu and Aladdin...Miguel wanted to take pics with Abu...but first we took pics with Timon...(I only got this pic of Miguel because we took photo pass pics here, again, I couldn't find the last card I got, so we got a new card here)...Then when we were done, Abu had left! Darn...so we left and made our way to POTC. We got some more candy here (M&MS!!!)..Then we saw none other than CAPTAIN HOOK!!..



Hook was loving the baby...Manuelito tried to eat his hook..yuck. Miguel I think got a little jealous and was trying to touch Hook and finally Hook started to play with Miguel.


We left and made our way to woody's roundup party...and we spent the rest of the evening here...Miguel learned the cha cha slide (well you know for a kid he followed the instructions pretty well) and the cupid shuffle..The DJ was great here. he did a Freeze dance and Miguel was loving that..everyone was complimenting me on my kids and how Miguel looked awesome in his costume.




I had to drag miguel out to see the fireworks, and we watched them from Frontier land...the baby was just mesmerized..Miguel was complaining he was scared but he just wanted me to take him out of the stroller so he can stand on the bench. We went back to dance with Woody and waited till the parade was about to start...we got a great spot for the parade...Miguel was being stubborn here and wanted to take pictures of the parade...He loved the parade...and also My camcorder was full so I didn't get to record the parade like I wanted to. (i love this parade).




We went back to Woody's dance party and hung our there till like 11:30...but then MIguel said he wanted to go see Stitch. So we made our way back to Tomorrowland...He got to dance with Stitch for 30 minutes and then it was over...I was already feeling sad...but we kind of walked really slow and I took a picture of this thing? never saw it before:




We walked through the Emporium of course and I couldn't find anything that I wanted with MNSSHP on it...so I ended up buying this tea cup that I've been eyeing for about a year:

(insert pic here)


and I also bought me another halloween antennae ball.


I walked to the Expo hall and guess what they were closed...so I am totally bummed that I don't have my Mickey pictures..That night I got online and the hotel and sent an email...I'm hoping they could find the pictures for me so please send pixie dust my way

Leaving the park was great no crowds!!!!




We took the monorail which Miguel loves! and hates getting off..but I think he was getting tired...I walked again to the parking lots, I still don't know what parking lot we parked in..it was passed Minnie thats for sure..We headed home and before I left the park Miguel was fast asleep.


We got to the hotel and I put the kids on the bed and guess what..they were up!!! started to play...We were up till like 3am...exhausted was an understatement...my legs were THROBBING!!!

OVERALL THIS WAS A GREAT DAY! GOTTA LOVE MAGIC KINGDOM..i didn't take alot of good pictures because it was too much of a hassle..hopefully on the cruise I can be more relaxed and take better pics. I was too busy trying to keep up with Miguel.

Next Seaworld.

 

[MommaMouse411]

So we had a 10:30am breakfast ressie with the Count..and guess what..we were late...yea...first of all, to get through parking took about 15minutes..and then to get through the ticket stations took about 20mintues because the scanners were not scanning the tickets...I could feel my blood boil...again, I had to tell myself to take it easy...


We got to Counts Breakfast a little late (BABY WAS CRYING ONLY BECAUSE HE WAS HUNGRY LOL NOT CUZ OF THE CHARACTERS)


and as we were standing in line to eat, the show was starting...I figured we'll catch it..no by the time I got my food, the show was not only over, but we missed Ernie and Bert...I was mad...

then Miguel got into his stubborness again...wanted to take pictures...I said fine, you don't have to take pictures with the characters, mommy and the baby will...of course he took pictures with Elmo and the Count. and didn't want to leave the stage..o my son...he's got attitude...



We went to see the Clyde & Seymore show..I didn't take much pictures here because it was just hard to do...I was hot and carrying the baby in the carrier was starting to make my body tired...We saw the sealions and I let Miguel jump on the bungy thing..which they lowered the price!! $5 for passholders!!



Miguel ran away from me right after this...So i strapped the Pooh Harness on him...He was not happy. We then walked to the Seaport Inn or whatever its called to watch the Elmo Spooktacular Show...Miguel was into this after I bought him a little Big Bird and Elmo pumpkin plush.

We then took pics with Abby Cadabby (who miguel likes)...




We then made our way trick or treating..




We saw the Shamu show (I didn't take pics here but the show was very short)...We saw the baby shamu and it was so cute...I hope they let the trainers back in the water, it was not the same without the trainers doing their thing but I understand why...we sat in the soak zone and never got soaked. I knew this because I always sit in the same spot and we never get wet!!! Miguel was so excited about Shamu..he insisted I buy him a shamu and dolphin squeeky toy. We watched some of the street performers and then guess what, Miguel wanted to dance at the party the rest of the time.







Seaworld is always great but one, I wasn't prepared this day..I didn't bring any water or snacks..so I ended up spending more money on food and I should've bought the All Day Dining Deal it would've cost me less but I have a problem with food, if its available and free I'll eat it...just like I paidf $4 for carrot cake which was sooooo good...

And the candy is great here...if you haven't incorporated Seaworld for your halloween trip to disney, you should..its great...I was exhausted so I think thats why it wasn't like hip hip hooray for me..but I know Miguel had fun...I was disappointed more in myself for not being prepared for this day. I should know better (and I was still bummed about losing the Mickey and Minnie pictures)...


I do want to add..it was so nice to be away from home...my boys were so happy. I can tell they loved being with me with no interference. I didn't have to clean or cook or watever...my staff called me and I didn't even answer!! and on top of that the kids didn't really cough alot this weekend. This morning they coughed more than they did the whole weekend..so I think I know what I have to do now...Going to go shave the dog down and buy some clippers for him and keep him cleaned, then hopefully the landlord will clean the air ducts out soon...if not, I'll be looking to move out in January or February...and start fresh...(I think there might be some mold in the attic from when the roof sprung a leak last year)...


So overall the trip was great...we ende3d it yesterday with some trick or treating around my mothers neighborhood, Miguel fell asleep after about 1hour of trick or treating...and I was getting bit by mosquitoes...so we wrapped it up at 8pm..



this trip also made me realize, I have to start packing for my cruise NOW~!!!!!! I don't think leaving it for the week before is going to cut it...I have to get things together and make sure I'm not missing anything..

This weekend, I will be buying all the little things, hairsprays, gels, sunblocks, etc.

annd!!! I got my cruise documents!! Chloe got hers at my moms house and my mom said she was going crazy with excitement...


and now that halloween is over, I can finish up my tshirts and put my FE gifts together and clean out my large suitcase...

I'm also going to attempt to do a yard sale this saturday morning. I have alot of baby clothes that are in good condition but the consignment store won't buy becuase the items have to be new or next to new? really...doesn't make sense...but oh well.


and I will be purchasing my dress this weekend! I have no choice, need to make sure its going to fit before the cruise!!!

 

[MommaMouse411]

i swear I look at all my pictures and they look clear on the camera and then when I download them some of them are not!!!

 

[CherylSue]

[/Quote]We then made our way trick or treating..

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I love how you took the picture right as that bubble was passing over her eye........that looks hilarious!

 

[MommaMouse411]

CherylSue that was on purpose lol...

also I just ordered my dress for the cruise and its all red. However, I will get in right before Thanksgiving!!!!!

 

[MommaMouse411]

I am currently standing poutside freezing trying to put on a yard sale. I've sold $27 worth of stuff in 2hrs. No one has stopped by in 30min. And yes I said freezing florida!!!!!!I actually wish I could be at Magic Kingdom now. I love cold weather anddisney.


Last night I finished ironing on the names on the backs of all our shirts. Some of the iron ons messed up a little but yoiu would have to be very close to the shirts to notice. Good thing I don't anticipate these shirts lasting. I was up till 130am determined to finish them. And I woke my butt up at 7am!!loca loca loca.

I also bought my travel size items and a large pack of batteries.

Now all I have to do is dowload my videpos so I can clear out my camcorder.

I might buy another card just in case I film too much stuff.

I also realized I need sneakers. I'm all about white on white sneakers and my current ones now look like gray on whites. Anyways looking for deals for black friday for sneaks.

Well I'm too cold to type anymore, I will post up pictures of the backs opf my shirts next week.


Here are my pics:

These are the backs of the shirts and hoodie:



also this is a skirt/wrap I bought on ebay for $5


So this morning I dropped of my minnie mouse jeans that I will be wearing for the dinner sunday night, to the seamstress to hem them up.

and I am not losing the weight so I will not be parading in my swimsuits

I am working on some window clings for the verandah doors and my printer decided to mess up 2 of them...wel I'm not buying any more paper. so I'll have just four of them..oh well it was a last minute thought anyways.


I finished my door hangers and one of them the laminating sheet crinkled up but at this point..no one will be noticing it but me..


can you tell I'm over making things...I just want to pack now!!

I cleared out my luggage and have to spray it some more to get the weird smell it has..it smells like crayons???????

 

[MommaMouse411]

well talk about a BIG OLE MONKEY WRENCH....I was driving my car to drop off the boys at daycare... singing songs with my boys...I pulled into the driveway, and I tried to put my car into Park and the shifter or whatever its called, went all the way up to the park position but the indicator on my dashboard said it was still on neutral..luckily my emergency break works. so worse case scenerio my transmission just went out...its still in the driveway and all I'm saying is of course this will happen right before christmas, never fails..inside I am sooooo angry but there's nothing I can do but just try and just relax and say it is what it is...and pray that its just the cable to the transmission that is needing replacement and the repari will only cost $300, vs $2000.

I'll be getting it towed to the shop later today and I will know either tonight or tomorrow morning the verdict...

and ps I'm bummed out...I have to drive a F150..you know how much $40 in gas is for one of those trucks???? It laughed at me when I stopped at $40...it didn't even hit the middle of the gas gauge...