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Little Mermaid is one of my favs too. and yes I sing with all the Disney movies
Awesome! Another singer! I can't seem to help it in this movie...the songs are so catchy!
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Yeah I just randomly sing them too....don't even require the movie or music to be on
This is perfect! We were probably separated at birth!
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Girl you SO need to post the words "Updated xx/xx/xxxx" in your thread title!!!! Lol
How are you liking the new camera? I need a new one badly!
Yeah, I should probably get on that. What I would really love to do for my trip report is create a Title Page at the beginning and link to the exact post for each update. Any of the moderators know if this is possible or will the post size be to big? I just think it would make it much easier, particularly if there are some who just want to read the updates and not the chatter in between.
The camera is nice...I'm still just trying to learn to work all the buttons and dials, then I'll start focusing on my picture quality. I'm still learning the whole manual mode (aperture, ISO, shutter speed relationship) and when to use which level of each. I think I need a cheat sheet!
So I've made a list of movies we'll watch each week to countdown to our first cruise. And started planning meals too. We won't be doing alphabetical, as tomorrow will be Muppet Treasure Island. Can't wait!
Congrats on being PIF (I'm a little late I know). Sounds like much fun is being had with the movie countdown. Little Mermaid is one of my favs too. When Cameron was 1 he always made me sing the "Ariel Song" to him before bed. If I tried to sing anything else he would yell at me! But we sing all the time at our house. Both me and Cameron (and with how loud Mallory is when we're singing I think she will too) sing all the time and my husband gives us dirty looks.
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Yeah, I should probably get on that. What I would really love to do for my trip report is create a Title Page at the beginning and link to the exact post for each update. Any of the moderators know if this is possible or will the post size be to big? I just think it would make it much easier, particularly if there are some who just want to read the updates and not the chatter in between.
You should be able to create a title page. I did for my TR (link in siggy if you want to see why I'm talking about). If you need help I can provide you with more instructions. I don't think it's hard, but then I'm a computer programmer so I'm used to that kind of stuff.
So I've made a list of movies we'll watch each week to countdown to our first cruise. And started planning meals too. We won't be doing alphabetical, as tomorrow will be Muppet Treasure Island. Can't wait!
Yeah! You should post them in your PTR! I'd love to follow along!!!
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Congrats on being PIF (I'm a little late I know). Sounds like much fun is being had with the movie countdown. Little Mermaid is one of my favs too. When Cameron was 1 he always made me sing the "Ariel Song" to him before bed. If I tried to sing anything else he would yell at me! But we sing all the time at our house. Both me and Cameron (and with how loud Mallory is when we're singing I think she will too) sing all the time and my husband gives us dirty looks.
You should be able to create a title page. I did for my TR (link in siggy if you want to see why I'm talking about). If you need help I can provide you with more instructions. I don't think it's hard, but then I'm a computer programmer so I'm used to that kind of stuff.
I'm loving all of the "magical memories" everyone is sharing with regard to The Little Mermaid! I've been getting funny looks from DH lately too; it's because I've been singing along to the 4 Parks 1 World CD I purchased recently. I can't help it! The songs are catchy!
The title page you created for your trip report is EXACTLY what I want to do!!! Can you message me with instructions so when the time comes to start my TR, I'll have them handy to refer back to? I would REALLY appreciate it!!!
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Get ready to sing, dance, and whistle...and off we go...
Dinner and a Movie Night - May 17 - Mary Poppins
Dinner - Umm...I forgot again...
(In my defense, it was DH's and my wedding anniversary weekend, so what I ate on Friday evening didn't make it to the Weekend's Most Memorable Moments list...sorry.)
This movie is fantastic! DD was dancing and singing and laughing her little heart out! Her favorite part of the movie was any time Mary Poppins said, "Spit Spot!" That really got the giggles going! I'm not sure DH was all into this movie; but he did smirk alot and release a slight chuckle now and then. Then there's me...I, of course, sang all the songs as this was a very popular movie for me during my childhood. My favorite part of this movie would have to be when Bert dances with the penguins. This always cracks me up!
In other Disney news...we received our PhotoPass+ voucher and stock CD on Saturday! I added it to the bin of fun, but I would like to really take a look at the photos on the stock CD when DD isn't looking. I'm also thinking about how I want to practice with my new camera and I'm planning to conduct a Disney World trip planning photo shoot; I want to photograph things like reservations, luggage tags, vouchers, lanyards, DD's backpack, etc. I have a basic idea on what I plan to do, but again, I can't do this with DD around.
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Dang! I am sleeping on the job here! I will be sure to provide last Friday's Dinner and a Movie when I get to work tomorrow...I don't have the photo saved to my iPad, but rather to my work computer.
I will have another update on a recent purchase from the Disney Store...just waiting for it to arrive. It'll be quite the update as it was a rather large order to get the last items off my wish list for the trip. I couldn't help myself! And it doesn't put me in financial hardship so now seemed to be the best time. Then I'll probably post an updated To Do List.
Also, I'm about 3 days away from my DOUBLE DIGIT DANCE! Dust off your dancing shoes...this ain't no ordinary Dancing with the Stars...this is major stuff here!
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I can't help it! The songs are catchy!
I added it to the bin of fun, but I would like to really take a look at the photos on the stock CD when DD isn't looking. I'm also thinking about how I want to practice with my new camera and I'm planning to conduct a Disney World trip planning photo shoot; I want to photograph things like reservations, luggage tags, vouchers, lanyards, DD's backpack, etc. I have a basic idea on what I plan to do, but again, I can't do this with DD around.
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