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Yeah, thanks Dawn.
I promise to wave directly at you on the webcam leaving the port. I'll be the crazy lady with a fruity umbrella drink. YES!
I want a big banner hanging over the side of the boat saying "Hey Dawn!!!" Or instead of a big fruity drink, wear a big fruity hat. I'll be able to pick you out better. (and make sure you're on the right side of the boat too.)
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Over packing is a serious disease, and unfortunately we all suffer from it. My DH is actually worse than me when it comes to that problem, but we're working on it. I can't believe your trip is almost here...4 more days!!! I hope the rain clears out for you, but like you said, there's really nothing you can do about it. Just plan on having the same amount of fun you were going to have if the sun was shining.
wow, I can't believe its almost here already! I can't wait to hear about your experience with the two kids especially since we just found out we are expecting #2 in June!! I might need some advice on the weight loss, after our Dec trip, we are planning to go back in Oct 2012 so I want to take some of it off in those 4 months!
Everything sounds good and don't worry about overpacking, we all do it! Even when we know we have washer/dryer in our villas. I am not going to get into details about dvc, but I wanted to let you know that we joined in 2009 and with one child at the time felt like it was the best move for us to continue disney trips in larger accomodations for years and years and now with a 2nd on the way, I can't imagine not owning dvc. This will be our second time staying in Bay Lake Tower Magic Kingdom view and Sam can't wait to watch the monorail go by and the castle lit up. The 3 trips we have taken so far with dvc, when you add up the cost of the villas we have stayed in, have paid for our points. We would never be able to spend $1000.00 per night to stay at Bay Lake! Anyhoo!
On another note, where do you get your skirts? I remember you wearing them when you were pregnant too.
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Sammy 5 years and Peyton 15 months - September 2013
Jumping on board almost at the last minute, but hey, better than never! SO JEALOUS! We loved our Disney Cruise that we were on 2 years ago today, my DD's sweet sixteen, meaning she is 18 today, they grow up so fast! Have some fun for us!!!! Oh, and a big ole fruity drink for me!!!
wow, I can't believe its almost here already! I can't wait to hear about your experience with the two kids especially since we just found out we are expecting #2 in June!! I might need some advice on the weight loss, after our Dec trip, we are planning to go back in Oct 2012 so I want to take some of it off in those 4 months!
Congratulations!! So exciting!
Linny, I'm telling you those space saver bags are invaluable! Love them!
Way to go on the weight loss! I'm not sure what I'm doing, but I weigh less than I ever remember. I think when we went to WDW a few weeks ago I sweat it all off. You're so close! And I'm jealous!
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wow, I can't believe its almost here already! I can't wait to hear about your experience with the two kids especially since we just found out we are expecting #2 in June!!
Congratulations!!! Another Disney fan is on the way.
I want a big banner hanging over the side of the boat saying "Hey Dawn!!!" Or instead of a big fruity drink, wear a big fruity hat. I'll be able to pick you out better. (and make sure you're on the right side of the boat too.)
CHECK! Pulled the Carmen Miranda hat out of storage
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Wow, you'll be there before you know it! Here's some more weather for you.
Thanks, what ya gonna do right? Oh, how about .....eat
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Almost there! And you can certainly check in for your second stay as long as you are 10 days out!
Great, tahnk you!!
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Over packing is a serious disease, and unfortunately we all suffer from it. My DH is actually worse than me when it comes to that problem, but we're working on it. I can't believe your trip is almost here...4 more days!!! I hope the rain clears out for you, but like you said, there's really nothing you can do about it. Just plan on having the same amount of fun you were going to have if the sun was shining.
At least on the ship there will be plenty to do.............like maybe go to the spa!!!!!
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wow, I can't believe its almost here already! I can't wait to hear about your experience with the two kids especially since we just found out we are expecting #2 in June!! I might need some advice on the weight loss, after our Dec trip, we are planning to go back in Oct 2012 so I want to take some of it off in those 4 months!
Everything sounds good and don't worry about overpacking, we all do it! Even when we know we have washer/dryer in our villas. I am not going to get into details about dvc, but I wanted to let you know that we joined in 2009 and with one child at the time felt like it was the best move for us to continue disney trips in larger accomodations for years and years and now with a 2nd on the way, I can't imagine not owning dvc. This will be our second time staying in Bay Lake Tower Magic Kingdom view and Sam can't wait to watch the monorail go by and the castle lit up. The 3 trips we have taken so far with dvc, when you add up the cost of the villas we have stayed in, have paid for our points. We would never be able to spend $1000.00 per night to stay at Bay Lake! Anyhoo!
On another note, where do you get your skirts? I remember you wearing them when you were pregnant too.
Oh, that's fantastic news!!! Congratulations.
Thank you for the DVC info. It's probablly going to happen, maybe not while on this trip, but this year.
Anything I wear is normally from one of 3 places. Old Navy, Gap, or Express. I know those skirts were from ON. They are great, got some packed in the suitcase already
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Hello, my name is Linny and I am an overpacker
Hi Linny!
Ya like that huh??
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Congrats on the weightloss! Good luck with the packing! Not much longer!
Thank you......50lbs!!! Can't believe I gained it in the first place. With both of my kids too.
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Jumping on board almost at the last minute, but hey, better than never! SO JEALOUS! We loved our Disney Cruise that we were on 2 years ago today, my DD's sweet sixteen, meaning she is 18 today, they grow up so fast! Have some fun for us!!!! Oh, and a big ole fruity drink for me!!!
Hey there, thanks for joining in!!!!
They do grow quick, I can't believe my girl is 4 already, can't imagine 18
No worries, I'll have plenty drinks for you
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Congratulations!! So exciting!
Linny, I'm telling you those space saver bags are invaluable! Love them!
Way to go on the weight loss! I'm not sure what I'm doing, but I weigh less than I ever remember. I think when we went to WDW a few weeks ago I sweat it all off. You're so close! And I'm jealous!
OK, does your clothes wrinkle though with those bags? I hate pulling out an iron on vacation.
Thanks on my weight loss, it hasn't been a party..........eating dry tuna, carrots, broccoli, hard boiled eggs, toast, plain chicken etc........my body is gonna go into shock on this cruise with the amount of food I'm going to shovel in
I'm getting there, but I CAN remember weighing less than this, but again my life is different now and I'm starting to deal
Thanks everyone and Linny thanks for the info on the skirts, love them! Can't believe you are down to 1 day and some hours! So jealous since I have to wait 50 more days to be in the bubble! Have a great time, I can't wait to read all about it!!!
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Teresa
Sammy 5 years and Peyton 15 months - September 2013
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The space bags do cause some wrinkling. I fold in half and then roll so that helps, plus this past trip I bought a travel sized Downy wrinkle release - that worked pretty good - I never ironed the shirt that I'm wearing in our photo shoot pictures.
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