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Second - as a fellow Michigander my basement flooded also. But because I watched my parent's go through it more than once at their house - I was smart and when I moved into my house we took precautions. We only use the basement for a few things and anything that touched the floor has to be in an airtight plastic container. So just like you - we got away with MURDER compared to everyone else. We were the only person on our block that had a pump, so the water never got too high. And it was just mostly clean up after that. But it still sucked. BIG TIME.
Third - sorry about your hair But you are taking it like CHAMP just like everyone else commented. It's nice to see someone else's Husband who likes short hair too. I used to have hair to my butt - now I have a pixy and it was his idea. Everyone tells me how they love it- then turns around and says, "When are you letting it grow back?" Guess most guys like long hair on women. I like your hair in the pictures you posted. It's cute! Tell people you have a Disney "pixy" cut
And finally - we are taking our first Disney cruise (first cruise period for me) in Oct 2015, so I'm looking forward to your pictures and posts to give us an idea what to plan for
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I am so with you about the Halloween costumes - that's been my experience before, which is why we've never done costumes.
It is very close! We are almost in single digits!
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I have felt the same way about Halloween costumes. I did get an e-mail from Joann's this week that had very decent male and female pirate costumes from a low price, so Luke and I have ordered those for the cruise. If they get here before we leave for WDW, I may switch to it for the party. for Abby as she had to be in some pain with a double ear infection.
Thanks Cam. I saw your costumes - they are SWEET!
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Poor Abby with her double ear infection . Hope she is feeling better. Can't believe you'll be on your way in 18 days!! I so agree about the Halloween costumes. Have you seen the sexy Olaf one? That makes me angry!!
She is, thanks. It's so close now. I haven't seen the "sexy Olaf" - not sure I want to.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Poor Abby! . Hope she is feeling better soon!!!
Only 7 work days!!! so close!!!!!
Thanks Lisa, she's doing so much better!
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Aw, poor Abby! It's a good thing she's got time to recover before you leave. I know it would have been tough to leave a sick baby.
Most definitely Laurie! Although our DS takes wonderful care of our babies - it would be hard knowing she wasn't fine. She is so much better now!
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It sounds like everything is falling into place.
Getting there!
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Sorry Abby isn't feeling well. Only 7 days of work sounds good. I can't wait to hear how you like the cruise.
Thanks Sharon. I am getting excited!
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Hope the medicine makes Abby feel better soon! I'm sure your costumes will look great whatever you put together! It's getting closer now! YAY!
She's much better - thank you, Linda!
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Not much longer now! Looking forward to your TR.
Almost time!
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Getting so close now! Glad you were able to get some good costume ideas. We went as Greek gods in 2012 for MNSSHP but I did buy mine.
Thanks Maci - I remember seeing those pics!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Pixies for Abby! Getting closer!
Thanks Marnie!
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OK, I just found this - so count me in!
Second - as a fellow Michigander my basement flooded also. But because I watched my parent's go through it more than once at their house - I was smart and when I moved into my house we took precautions. We only use the basement for a few things and anything that touched the floor has to be in an airtight plastic container. So just like you - we got away with MURDER compared to everyone else. We were the only person on our block that had a pump, so the water never got too high. And it was just mostly clean up after that. But it still sucked. BIG TIME.
Third - sorry about your hair But you are taking it like CHAMP just like everyone else commented. It's nice to see someone else's Husband who likes short hair too. I used to have hair to my butt - now I have a pixy and it was his idea. Everyone tells me how they love it- then turns around and says, "When are you letting it grow back?" Guess most guys like long hair on women. I like your hair in the pictures you posted. It's cute! Tell people you have a Disney "pixy" cut
And finally - we are taking our first Disney cruise (first cruise period for me) in Oct 2015, so I'm looking forward to your pictures and posts to give us an idea what to plan for
Welcome Pookie! Glad you joined us! And Howdy neighbor!
We are really getting close! I have only 3 more actual work days before vacation. We leave 10 days from today! I still have a bunch of things to get done around the house and some others to do for the trip.
Tomorrow - I go to the spa for hair and pedicure. I will probably do another shop for last minute items. I want to get a few accessories to tweak our Halloween costumes. I did get some make up and was playing around with that. I think it turned out ok - but I need to get some liquid eye liner. This was the "test run"
I still need to get prescriptions refilled, make parking reservations for the cruise, print off our cruise and parking paperwork. (That entails getting the printer set up and connecting with a cable to it as I don't have it wireless right now) I still need to cook and clean- but I'm planning on doing most of that over the weekend. We also want to go through what outfits we are bringing and do the appropriate laundry. I also want to go through what we are bringing for the road trip (snacks, music, books, etc) I have to charge all my electronics - camera, kindle, fitbit and find all said chargers.
So here's how my list is looking now- (still to do in bold)
To Do
Sort clothes Put $ on prepaid cards
make tip envelopes (for the cruise) - I probably won't do this and just use theirs
decide on costumes and purchase (either costumes or have tee shirts made) Cook and freeze meals for kids for when they house sit
ACLS (I have class in Sept)
Make FP+ choices (8/26)
Do Online Check In - for land and sea
8/25 - Dermatologist appt
Make reservations for our overnight stays on the drive down and back
pack clean the house
take dog to the vet for yearly shots
Order up our Owner's Locker print off paperwork for cruise and parking
charge electronics and find all chargers
refill prescriptions
finish laundry
To Buy
Costumes (or tee shirts) for Pirate Night/MNSSHP
New Bras
HBA stuff (since we are driving, I'm going to take the opportunity to "restock" our Owner's Locker) -
- shampoo (maybe? we may not need it LOL)
- OTC Meds - Tylenol, Motrin, Pepto, Zantac, Tums, Immodium and the like
Groceries
- stuff to make freezer meals for the kids
- snacks and stuff to bring on the road trip - travel liquor bottles for the ship final accessories for costumes
So next time I post, we will most definitely be in single digits and probably running around like crazy people!
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Love the headpiece and the makeup. You look beautiful! Still plenty to do on the list, but it looks do-able. Good luck getting everything done and keeping your sanity as you do it!
FINALLY getting a chance to catch up. So sorry about the hair issue but you really have a great attitide. Love the costume. You are getting so close now. You must be going crazy with excitement
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But you are taking it like CHAMP just like everyone else commented. It's nice to see someone else's Husband who likes short hair too. I used to have hair to my butt - now I have a pixy and it was his idea. Everyone tells me how they love it- then turns around and says, "When are you letting it grow back?" Guess most guys like long hair on women. I like your hair in the pictures you posted. It's cute! Tell people you have a Disney "pixy" cut 
so close!!!!!
getting that to do list done!
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