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Another yummy looking movie themed dinner! What was in the Dragon's Potion?
Best of luck to Mike!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Thanks for the pixies everyone! Keep 'em coming! Mike had an interview with another company this past Friday so now we're waiting to hear back from 2 places, either of which would be great!
And now on to other PTR stuff:
In preparation for the trip I did some things at home that might be early for most but I feel better about getting them done now as life is going to be picking up very soon. First, hopefully very soon, Mike will return to work full time. Second, school has started and so has soccer. Mike & I are both coaching the boys (him-Dylan and me-Lukas) and they have practice on separate nights (Wednesday for Lukas, Thursday for Dylan); games will begin in mid-September and last season we had 4 games in one weekend sometimes. And last, besides working full time myself, grad class starts tomorrow officially. It’s an 8 week course and officially ends the day AFTER we get on the ship. Holy cow! I am going to need this vacation!
SO, in order to help myself feel sane over the next 8 weeks, I did some prep work today. First, my parents ordered me roof racks for my car for my birthday. It was needed as we need a way to transport 6 people’s luggage with little trunk space. I installed them on the car today and will test them out before the long journey.
Second, I laid out our clothes for dinner so that I would know what to pack when it came time and to ensure we were color coordinated, because I’m crazy like that. J There is one set that I can’t decide on which dress to wear with what the boys are wearing and I don’t know if the dress is too dressy for Palo dinner, so I’m enlisting your help!
embarkation outfit - my mom has the same shirt and Dad will wear a black polo as well.
one night of dinner
another night
this will probably be for the more 'dressy' night
The next photos have 2 different dresses for me and I can't decide which looks best with what I have for the boys, so let me know your thoughts:
Option 1
Option 2
The boys will wear these on the last night, while Mike & I are at Palo:
Which leads me to - is this dress too dressy for dinner at Palo?
It's kind of a satiny finish.
Thanks everyone! I'll be back with more movie nights soon!
Another nice themed dinner! That's quite a busy schedule you have coming up, so probably a good idea to start some of the cruise. Getting as much out of the way is the way to go! The clothes layouts look good, but then I'm a guy and this is not one of my areas of expertise!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Another nice themed dinner! That's quite a busy schedule you have coming up, so probably a good idea to start some of the cruise. Getting as much out of the way is the way to go! The clothes layouts look good, but then I'm a guy and this is not one of my areas of expertise!
Thanks Dave! I know I'll be stressing even more if I don't start now. And no worries on the clothes!
Fun update, Kelly!! Two more great dinners!! Your matching outfit choices are cool too!! Now! On to fashion!!. I love Option 2 more and I think that dress is lovely!!
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Last edited by Tara O'Hara; 08-16-2015 at 08:01 PM..
I wish those companies would hurry up and just hire Mike!!
I love seeing all the outfits and agree with Tara on Option 2. I think that dress will be great in photos with what everyone else is wearing. Also, I don't think the satin dress is too dressy for Palo. Like the dining rooms on formal night, you'll see people in a wide range of attire, so you'll be dressier than some people, but not too dressy. It's a lovely dress.
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That's quite a busy schedule you have coming up, so probably a good idea to start some of the cruise. Getting as much out of the way is the way to go! 
Your matching outfit choices are cool too!! Now! On to fashion!!
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