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I saw something about the carbonite thing somewhere.... All Ears? I bet the Cars thing will be crowded-- Downtown Disney= no admission charge! Does sound like fun, though.
I'm afraid of the crowds too, especially it being on a weekend. We have an ADR for T-Rex that night, so I guess we'll see.
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What a great weekend! Congrats to Dylan for scoring those 2 goals!
Did Kevin and Becki find out the sex of the baby?
Thanks!
They did - guess I forgot to post that. I'll post separately next though.
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Just catching up. I think I may used to work at the same construction company...LOL
What a busy weekend you had! In case I do not get back on before the weekend have a great Mother's Day!
Small world...
Happy Mother's Day to you as well!!
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It'll be here before you know it!
I'm getting a little anxious now! I bet you are too - it's about the same time Wendy will be there isn't it?
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To be carbonized would be fun, even for a non-trekkie. The boys should really enjoy the Cars extravaganza.
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I sure hope all the 'boys' enjoy their special activities.
As Mayra pointed out, I forgot to let you all in on what Kevin & Becki (my brother & SiL) will be having:
It's
a
BOY!!!!
We're all very excited, but many of us were kind of hoping for a girl. We're just happy to know and wish him to be healthy. I told Dylan and he was all upset because he wanted a girl. He said we need another girl in the house because there's only one (me). I told him the baby wouldn't be at our house anyway, it's Kevin & Becki's baby. He didn't like that either. I guess he doesn't quite get it. I'm just glad he didn't ask for a sister - although I won't put it past him to ask in the future. He did want Lukas to be a girl afterall.
Looks like the party at Mike's Uncle's company was a hit....loved the pictures of Dylan on the big equipment and Lucas, adorable with his sombrero. Marguritas would have made the choice for me as well
Way to go Dylan with two goals....sorry you will all miss the postponed Mother's Day game but WDW will sure make up for that. Another boy...Dylan is so cute, hoping for the girl (and one that lives in your house I might add, while he has not come out and asked for it I would not be surprised as what might end up on his Christmas list ).
I was wondering if y'all were going to sign up for the carbonizing thing. Great Father's Day gift for Mike! I thought about signing up but really my Mom would be a better person to do it. She is the bigger fan.
And I saw the Cars thing is at DtD the weekend we leave. Is your T-Rex ressie on Sat? Steph and I are heading to DtD the day we leave so if y'all are going to try and go on Sat maybe we can meet up for a little before we hit the road.
What a nice weekend. Evan would have been in heave with all the trucks. Way to go Dylan - 2 goals!!! I was so proud of Evan he hit is first "coach pitch" baseball, (no tee). He was so excited.
Its getting very close!!! We leave in 18 days I believe! So much stuff going on here I haven't really started anything for our trip but will focus on it this weekend or next week!
Hope you guys all have a blast and maybe we will run into while we are there. We are doing a group vacation this year, meeting llgmommy2 (Jess) and her family again, such wonderful people and we have become good friends, my girlfriend and her son and then Jess's friend and son. We are all staying at the same hotel and doing some dinner ressies together and hoping to do some same parks even if only for a few hours then plan on meeting up at poolside to play cards and have an adult beverage while the kids swim.
Anyway didn't mean to ramble, been a long time since I have checked in on here!!! LOL
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Looks like the party at Mike's Uncle's company was a hit....loved the pictures of Dylan on the big equipment and Lucas, adorable with his sombrero. Marguritas would have made the choice for me as well
Way to go Dylan with two goals....sorry you will all miss the postponed Mother's Day game but WDW will sure make up for that. Another boy...Dylan is so cute, hoping for the girl (and one that lives in your house I might add, while he has not come out and asked for it I would not be surprised as what might end up on his Christmas list ).
We had a great time at the party - aplace for the boys to run off some energy while sipping margaritas is good in my book.
That's one wish Santa won't be granting this year.
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I was wondering if y'all were going to sign up for the carbonizing thing. Great Father's Day gift for Mike! I thought about signing up but really my Mom would be a better person to do it. She is the bigger fan.
And I saw the Cars thing is at DtD the weekend we leave. Is your T-Rex ressie on Sat? Steph and I are heading to DtD the day we leave so if y'all are going to try and go on Sat maybe we can meet up for a little before we hit the road.
No, it's on Sunday. We're having lunch at Teppan Edo on Saturday.
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I love this photo!
BTW: plain old green-eyed jealousy re: carbonite figure!
Thanks! If it's popular I'm sure they'll bring it back and who knows maybe more than just for SWW.
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What a nice weekend. Evan would have been in heave with all the trucks. Way to go Dylan - 2 goals!!! I was so proud of Evan he hit is first "coach pitch" baseball, (no tee). He was so excited.
Only 2 mondays to go.
Way to go Evan! I need to sign Dylan up for t-ball.
And only 12 more work days!
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Congrats on the new boy of the family!
At my in-law's it was 6 grandsons before the first girl came along, then another boy then a girl. So that's a grand total of 7 boys vs 2 girls.
I bet those little girls are spolied rotten.
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How fun to be carbonized!! I'm sure Mike is super excited!
Congrats on another boy in the family!!!
The carbonizing is all Mike can talk about - that and where he's going to put it.
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Sounds like your SWW special plans should be a big hit!
I think so!
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The carbonizing sounds cool! So does the car thing! Not much longer!
I'm thrilled to be able to experience so much this trip.
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Its getting very close!!! We leave in 18 days I believe! So much stuff going on here I haven't really started anything for our trip but will focus on it this weekend or next week!
Hope you guys all have a blast and maybe we will run into while we are there. We are doing a group vacation this year, meeting llgmommy2 (Jess) and her family again, such wonderful people and we have become good friends, my girlfriend and her son and then Jess's friend and son. We are all staying at the same hotel and doing some dinner ressies together and hoping to do some same parks even if only for a few hours then plan on meeting up at poolside to play cards and have an adult beverage while the kids swim.
Anyway didn't mean to ramble, been a long time since I have checked in on here!!! LOL
Good Luck getting some stuff done!
That's great that you'll be meeting up. Jess & I live not too far away from one another and we probably pass her at least once a month if not more as I think she lives near my inlaws. Is that right Jess? South County?
I forgot something else to tell you all.
Someone sent the boys a postcard from Disney! We got it Monday I think. It was a nice surprise and made the trip seem so much closer!
Thanks again Linny for that special & sweet surprise!!
Congrats to Kevin and Becki! Your boys are all going to be best friends. There are three girls (including Lexi) right in a row in our family that are all around a year or two a part in age and they are just so cute together (well when they are getting along ).
And what a sweet surprise for the boys. That's why I love PP.
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So does the car thing! 
Not much longer! 
We're having lunch at Teppan Edo on Saturday.
There are three girls (including Lexi) right in a row in our family that are all around a year or two a part in age and they are just so cute together (well when they are getting along 
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