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Wow you guys accomplished a lot before lunch! I just love the crowd level in Sept...now with Lexi in school it is going to be harder to make it during the lower crowd seasons without taking her out of school. Tough decisions!
The pictures with Lukas and Pooh are so sweet.
Us too with Dylan starting this fall. He does get a week off in early October though so I can still get F&WF and MNSSHP in!
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You got a lot done! You did a great job coloring Tink! More great character time. My kids can't wait to see Phineas and Ferb! They weren't there the last time we were there.
P&F are there almost all day now I think. They come out around 10 and stay pretty late with breaks in between.
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Wow, you certainly packed a lot in!
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Wow, you guys did a lot in the am! Great job on the coloring!!!
This was very low crowds - I couldn'tbelieve it!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Lukas is really warming up to the characters! What a big hug he gave Pooh-- holding on to Mom, but still!
I love the photo of your three boys watching the Muppet pre-show.
I love that photo of them too. They just love that show!
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Well that was a busy morning. I'm thinking I like the crowd levels in September. Maybe that's when our next trip will be. I'm glad Lukas ended up liking Pooh. Hopefully he continues to warm up to the characters!
This was about as warm as he got. He recently saw a cow at Chik-Fil-A with my parents and my Mom said he wanted nothing to do with him.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Wow, you certainly packed a lot in this morning! Great pictures with the characters!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
What a fun morning at DHS, especially not having to fight crowds! Love everyone's colorings.
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Great morning at DHS! I can't believe how low the crowds are
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great pictures from DHS! How great the lines have been short and you've been able to do so much!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
You sure did get a lot done! Love the pic of you and the boys with Pooh. You look so cute!
Gotta love those low wait times!
Wait until you see a wait time later on in the week. I took several pictures of the sign otherwise I didn't think anyone would believe me.
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Great job coloring by everyone!
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Great job coloring, Dylan!
Not that I have a lot of experience, but September does seem a good time for low crowds.
Nice scores, Annie Oakley!
Thanks!!
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OK is it just me or has Pooh lost weight...and gotten taller?
I think Donald has grown a few inches too.
Hmm...not sure - I'd have to go back and compare. Maybe Pooh was using his hands to flatten his tummy.
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Originally Posted by Linnynad
I will forever be amazed at everything you got done in this park today, when you were texting us I couldn't believe it, and now seeing.............dang, you had the park all to yourself!!!
More please
It was crazy how much we got done. And I was worried since we got done with breakfast after the park opened.
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I love the character time, I love the TSMM scores, I love the coloring pages! What a great morning
Thanks!
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You definitely did get a lot done today! Short lines do wonders.
So before I get to the next update (which I haven't written yet), I thought I'd share all that's been going on at home.
First up, basement renovations. Still aren't 100% complete, but it's just minor things now.
I needed something girly for myself so I bought these reusable stickers. It was hard to get a good picture, but you get the idea.
office area before
now with carpet!
'hallway' before
'hallway' after - excuse te mess
stairs - below the line on the right was all open before
stairs after
decorations
Dylan
Lukas
ear hat & Duffy collection/display
Dylan's Duffies
Lukas' Duffies
Dylan played basketball for the 1st time this year:
he's #11
Lukas started sleeping in his 'big boy bed':
3 Musketeers - Dylan, Rylan & Lukas
We went to the zoo about a week ago and discovered Dole Whips!!
pineapple, raspberry or swirl of those two
Now Dylan is playing soccer. In 2 games he's scored 7 goals so far! .
And yesterday we got over a foot of snow!
Mickey snowman - and this was all Dylan's idea!
And of course those that are following along in the General Trip Reporting section know I met Dawn, Linny & Melissa in AC a few weeks ago.
Tomorrow the boys start swimming lessons twice a week. The Junior Achievement group I helped with in the fall has made it to the next round of judging so we're meeting once a week to help prepare them. Getting busy around here!
And Dylan is going to WDW in less than 3 weeks with my in-laws. We finally told him Friday and he wasn't as excited as I thought he'd be. I'm sure that will change as it gets closer.
We had a 12:50pm lunch ADR at Sci-Fi, which has become a must do for us. I haven’t been to WDW with Mike and not eaten here. (This fall will be the first time we don’t eat there, but that’s only because we’re only going to MK for MNSSHP and not visiting any of the other parks.) I do remember waiting for everyone in the waiting area while they all went next door – which I was a bit peeved about as you can’t hear them in there when they call you to be seated. I think I must have gone to change Lukas’ diaper or something so they checked us in and then went in there to hang out. I ended up waiting for them to call us and then had to go find them. Dylan & Mike sat up front with Lukas & I behind them and my in-laws were the hitch-hikers in the back.
I don’t remember what I had to eat – probably a burger. But I did order the Space Invaders Margarita. Mmmmmm I could go for one of those right about now. It’s also tradition to get the boys lemonade here with the light up Buzz (or Lightning McQueen or whatever character).
After our bellies were full we were ready to hit some more rides! First up was Star Tours. I know Mike, Dylan & I went and I’m thinking MiL & FiL took Lukas.
I took this pic because I told Mike I could create this at home as I was not paying the Disney price for it.
We stopped in the Indiana Jones shop on the way to meet up with everyone else. Dylan was getting a little grumpy in there but a fake snake and some pin trading perked him up a bit.
When we all met back up Mike & FiL headed to ToT – still can’t convince Dylan to try it again after his first time on. While they went to the Twilight Zone we got a couple frozen lemonades and sat on a bench – it was HOT! We saw a bit of the parade from our bench on Hollywood Blvd.
Before heading back we did one more attraction – GMR. Dylan actually enjoyed it this time and may have even asked to do it.
And we stopped for a few PP pics too!
They're supposed to be doing Super Hero poses.
It was now time to head back to BWV and to the pool to cool off!! Yes - I went down the slide. And it really was fun!
Love the superhero pose! Your basement is looking so nice! I love that you added a bit of girlyness. I can't believe how much Rylan looks like another brother for Dylan and Lukas!
Your basement room is really coming along! Great job and I love the addition of the girly stuff.
Sounds like a great day at DHS. We love Sci Fi too, and considered skipping it next trip, but alas it can't be done. Luckily, we like DHS much more after our last trip, so I think we can fit both ADR's we want there in.
I am wondering what the flavor of that Margarita is. I love Margarita's but am not as keen on flavored ones.
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Great update on what's been happening with you. The basement looks great and congrats on finding Dole Whips near home!
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We must've posted at the same time there! Great update from the Studios and the pool.
Thanks Cheryl! I was pretty excited about the Dole Whips.
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Love the superhero pose! Your basement is looking so nice! I love that you added a bit of girlyness. I can't believe how much Rylan looks like another brother for Dylan and Lukas!
Needed a touch of girl with all that boy.
He does look a lot like them. We always thought the boys looked a lot like my brother when he was a baby though too.
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Great renovations to the basement! Yum... pineapple and raspberry swirl Dole whip sound delish! Great pix of everyone at DHS!
Pineapple & raspberry swirl was good!
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Wow, you've been busy!
Great time at DHS! Love the pictures!
We have! Thanks!
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Your basement room is really coming along! Great job and I love the addition of the girly stuff.
Sounds like a great day at DHS. We love Sci Fi too, and considered skipping it next trip, but alas it can't be done. Luckily, we like DHS much more after our last trip, so I think we can fit both ADR's we want there in.
I am wondering what the flavor of that Margarita is. I love Margarita's but am not as keen on flavored ones.
Looking forward to the next installment!
I think it's a regular margarita with blue curacao and of course the glow cube makes it look that much better!
Great job on the basement!!! I love the little memory wall with the Duffy's and hats! Did you make those memory boxes with the haircuts and Mickey ears??? They are so sweet.
I really want to start adding ScFi to our ADR line up. I think the kids are now ready to be down with that, and I can never pass up a good burger!! Well. or margarita
After our bellies were full we were ready to hit some more rides! First up was Star Tours. I know Mike, Dylan & I went and I’m thinking MiL & FiL took Lukas.
My dear friend....................if you and Mike didn't take Lukas, then uhmmmm, who did other than your in-laws. O, I love you.
Your basement is looking so cool and beautiful! Great time at DHS! Your PhotoPass pics are great this day, especially the superhero poses. Seeing your pool pictures makes me wish it was warm and sunny here and I was sitting by the pool with a cold drink.
Great job on the basement!!! I love the little memory wall with the Duffy's and hats! Did you make those memory boxes with the haircuts and Mickey ears??? They are so sweet.
I really want to start adding ScFi to our ADR line up. I think the kids are now ready to be down with that, and I can never pass up a good burger!! Well. or margarita
I did make the memory boxes with their hats. That's what you should do with Andre's.
I've only recently had the margarita and I'm pretty sure it will be a standard from now on - along with the burger. The spinach & artichoke dip is good there too.
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My dear friend....................if you and Mike didn't take Lukas, then uhmmmm, who did other than your in-laws. O, I love you.
LOL. Well usually just one of them would take him and the other would ride the ride, but this time I think they both took him. Love you too!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Your basement is looking so cool and beautiful! Great time at DHS! Your PhotoPass pics are great this day, especially the superhero poses. Seeing your pool pictures makes me wish it was warm and sunny here and I was sitting by the pool with a cold drink.
I have the same wish Cam.
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Basement looks great! Sounds like a fun day at the Studios!
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