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Moving on with the current of the years.
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Congrats to you and Scott on weight loss. I checked and calories consumed in WDW DO NOT count. (AB's DO just not the calories associated) How great that Em's friend will get to see and spend some time with you all. Hopefully insurance is just a cautionary expense will definate keep in our prayers
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Yeah Single Digits!! I'm shaking my rear in excitement for ya! Your plans sound great!! And boy have you been busy! Congrats on the weight loss!
Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by chezp
Single digits?
Great plans!
Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by shazza
Go, Girl! Pounds shed, Plans made, and you're into single digits.
Have a great trip!
EDIT: Forgot to add that I'm expecting to see a lot of early morning photos from your time at BLT
Thanks!! I will try!!!
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I can't believe it's single digits! And I'm so jealous - 15 days?! You all deserve it though and I know you'll have a great time!
Thanks!
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Yay!! Single digit dancing!!!
Congrats on your WW success so far, that is awesome!! Make sure you get Scott some breathable clothes because it is HOT HOT HOT down here
Your first few days sound awesome!! Can't wait to hear more!
Mel
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Signing on board.
15 days how cool is that. You all deserve a nice long break.
Congrats on the weight loss and the single digit mark.
I hear you about Emily growing up. My son Evan is done his first year of school today. I can't believe he has already finished Kindergarten. Before I know it he will be in 8th grade...
Thanks!! It does fly by way to quickly!!!
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Yay for single digits !!!
The plans are looking good. And congrats on the weight loss
Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
for single digits! Congrats on the weight loss! All your plans are looking great, too!
Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Yay for single digits!!
Congrats on the weightloss too
All of your plans sound great!
Thanks!!!
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Hooray! Single digits, but double digits on the WW success! Keep up the good work! And can I just say I do think it is a little unfair that men seem able to shed faster?! Good job, Scott!
Thanks!!! yes - Men with weight loss...............just NOT fair!!!
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Congrats to you and Scott on weight loss. I checked and calories consumed in WDW DO NOT count. (AB's DO just not the calories associated) How great that Em's friend will get to see and spend some time with you all. Hopefully insurance is just a cautionary expense will definate keep in our prayers
Thanks!!! I do hope it was a waste of money!!!
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Wow - it was a busy weekend!!! So sorry that I am already neglecting this PTR!!!
Yesterday I attended a dance festival with Emily and her dance company - Jacob's Pillow - it was almost 2 hours away and consumed our entire day - so by the time we got home, we hit the beds and out like lights!! But it was beautiful where the festival was - very serene and peaceful!!!
Today we slept in, then ran around doing errands - then I did what any Disney Fan Freak would do.............drove to the nearest Disney Store (an hour away) and purchased LOTS of new tees for the trip!!! Then Em and I stopped by to visit Scott at work, as he is now there until Weds, to show him the new tees (in a size smaller) we got for him! Then we came home and went through all the toiletries to see what we have/need. She has a list to do tomorrow while she is home! Included in that list is pulling all her clothes/etc for packing!
So some more plans (and I am going to add a few days to make up for missing the last few!):
Thursday July 4th:
We really don't have too much planned for this day - our expectations are low as it is a HIGH crowd day, so we are thinking maybe head to AK for a few hours in the am (I might add the Wild Africa Trek Tour for Em & I this day - haven't booked it yet (have called and there is plenty of availability still for most of trip), want to kinda wait and see how first few days go), then we would like to head to MK for evening - but again, we understand that this is a very busy day - so if we can't get in, we are okay with that and will watch fireworks from one of the monorail resorts. We don't have any ADR's scheduled for this day - as there is no TIW discount on this day - so we are planning to do counter service.
Friday July 5th:
We will definitely head to AK this am, as we have a late breakfast ADR at Tusker House!!! (my favorite!!!) - and of course some pool time in the afternoon - then evening at Epcot with ADR's at Coral Reef (one of Em's favorites).
Saturday July 6th:
no set plans for first part of day - thinking either AK, DHS or water park. Evening will be spent at DHS with ADR at Sci - Fi (Scott's request) and we will try to catch Fantasmic tonight.
Sunday July 7th:
Another birthday I need to remember to call NJ and wish my friend a Happy Birthday!! Today is also moving day to BLT - we are hoping by some chance our room will be ready in the am so that we can move our stuff over ourselves and get settled in there - Em is excited about staying here because she will have her own bathroom!!! then we will spend the evening at MK (walking of course!) as we have ADR's at Liberty Tree Tavern and it is EMH!
Monday July 8th:
We are taking advantage of being on the monorail loop and we have an early ADR at Ohana for breakfast with Lilo & Stitch! Then we are thinking that we will head back to BLT to get in some pool time. Then we will spend the evening at Epcot with dinner at Via Napoli.
Tuesday July 9th:
Again, taking advantage of resort location - we have an early ADR for breakfast at Crystal Palace! Really hoping to get some nice photos of near empty park this am! For the evening, we will spend some time at Downtown Disney as we have dinner at Bongo's (first for us!).
Up Next: What have we been up to?
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I LOVE Jacob's Pillow! I used to go to a ballet camp near there and we'd go every week for performances. I saw so many wonderful companies, and agree with you about the serenity of the area.
Sounds like you had a fun time shopping and your plans look great. Can't believe it's only 5 days away!
Plans are looking great. Given that you guys are experienced at dealing with high crowd levels, I'm sure you'll make the best use of your time when the parks are busy on the 4th and for the next few days.
Hoping you have some dance recital photos to share ?
So I promised some pics showing what we have been up to!
Here we go!
The infamous Boat we purchased (which we have named "Never Grow Up":
Captain Scott on his boat!
Scott & I on the boat!
Miss Lulu enjoying her time on "Never Grow Up"
Emily and one of her best friends sunning themselves on the boat!
Scott & I ready for my cousins wedding!
Emily all ready for the wedding!
The Bride & Groom!
My Beautiful girl (she was the Junior Bridesmaid):
Me and my girl:
One of my favs from the wedding day (taken with I-phone):
Wedding party:
Me and the Bride!
Emily's 8th Grade Formal Dance:
Em at her 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - I am so proud of her, although it is still so hard for me that she is now a freshman!!!
And My New Toy!!!! Scott ordered this for me on Father's Day - kinda a joke with us - with all the time he is at work, I often bug him about how I feel like a single parent sometimes - so when he ordered this - he printed out the shipping info and gave it to me saying Happy Father's Day!
so, now I have to get it out of the boxes and start to play before we leave!!! lol!!!
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I saw the pic of Jacob's pillow on Facebook. It looks beautiful there! Love the camera for Father's day! You are so close to your trip now. I love your plans!
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Your plans sound great!! And boy have you been busy! Congrats on the weight loss!
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