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Turns out I am going to have to live vicariously through other ppls SSW reports this year. Eric had a death in the family and so our trip got cancelled. I love your plans.......build your own droids and carbonite are both ideas that had hubby salivating. Hope they bring them back...keep them beyond SSW.
Can't believe how soon you leave!!
As far as the cards (and I LOVE them) btw, I would check out the creative area of the DIS boards. It seems to me like there have been issues with some people using Disney copyrighted images even if they weren't doing them for sale, but those ladies over there will be up on all the newest info. Hope it works for you as I think they are a great idea and there are many of us non-creative ones who want things like that
I love the cards as well!!!!
Yes Jess one more monday!!! We have to figure out where we will be getting our margaritas while we are there. I cannot wait I am sooooooo excited. Hope this pain from my back procedure eases up some, at this point I cannot even sit without being in pain from the pressure. Thank goodness I ordered the scooter, just gotta remember to pack my little pillow to use for extra cushion!
Turns out I am going to have to live vicariously through other ppls SSW reports this year. Eric had a death in the family and so our trip got cancelled. I love your plans.......build your own droids and carbonite are both ideas that had hubby salivating. Hope they bring them back...keep them beyond SSW.
Can't believe how soon you leave!!
As far as the cards (and I LOVE them) btw, I would check out the creative area of the DIS boards. It seems to me like there have been issues with some people using Disney copyrighted images even if they weren't doing them for sale, but those ladies over there will be up on all the newest info. Hope it works for you as I think they are a great idea and there are many of us non-creative ones who want things like that
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Thanks for the suggestion of checking out the DIS boards. I'll do that once I get back.
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I officially arrive in Orlando on 5/31 so I will definitely be able to see you guys! Do you have my phone # send me a PM if you don't!
Yay!!! Let's have burgers & margaritas. I'll PM you. You have mine right?
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You guys are sooo close!!!
I know! Holy cow!
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I love the cards as well!!!!
Yes Jess one more monday!!! We have to figure out where we will be getting our margaritas while we are there. I cannot wait I am sooooooo excited. Hope this pain from my back procedure eases up some, at this point I cannot even sit without being in pain from the pressure. Thank goodness I ordered the scooter, just gotta remember to pack my little pillow to use for extra cushion!
Sorry to hear about your back pain. Hope you're feeling better for the trip!
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let me know what day you will be at WDW maybe try to meet up with a fellow sunday chatter
we will be there june 2-8
Just in case - Heather is MOVING to Orlando, so everyone can get the chance to meet her.
Sorry it’s been a while! Things are getting busy – at work, home, etc.
Friday I did put the mail on hold for our trip and ordered our groceries from Garden Grocer. They did have a not when I went to checkout that they can no longer deliver alcohol (previously they did but you had to call to order it). It said they are working on their liquor license and hope to be able to deliver alcohol again soon. I was going to order beer, but now what to do…For myself I bought individual bottles of wine (Sutter Home) that come in plastic bottles and Mike is going to get himself individual bottles of liquor (like you get on a plane) and I ordered Diet Coke to mix with those.
My Mom & I took the boys to the zoo Friday evening as it was member’s day (free parking, free events and only open to members from 5-8pm). It was really neat and I think Dylan will really get into AK. He stopped and listened to exhibits that were out and was interested in the animals. We learned about birds and how you can tell what they eat by the shape of their beak and then where they live by looking at their feet. We saw the tiger, jaguar, and chimps being fed too which was really neat. Saw this peacock 'fly' up here from the ground which was interesting.
The jaguar with his dinner (a rabbit).
Saturday I went to Kohl’s and returned some things and got a pair of jean Bermudas for the trip. Then we spent the rest of the day at my parents with them & Kevin & Becki for Mother’s Day.
Sunday we went to church as I had to work in the nursery, so really Mike went to church by himself while I was with the kiddies. Then we went to a late lunch with Mike’s parents, sister & brother-in-law to a seafood restaurant (McCormick & Schmick’s) and then back to his parents for gifts.
I stayed home Monday from work – I needed a mental health day. Tuesday I had to catch up on everything that I missed on Monday. Wednesday (yesterday) the World Series trophy and a ring came to work for a visit (GO CARDS!). Then I played golf after work, even though it’s a work league I still got to play with my parents which was nice. Today instead of the usual soccer practice we’re going to a pizza place to have a little end of season party for the boys. I even made them goodie bags! I better do some packing over the weekend!
The rings are HUGE!
[Ponda Baba gives Luke a rough shove and starts yelling at Luke in an alien language which Luke doesn't understand] Dr. Evazan: [explaining] He doesn't like you. Luke: Sorry. Dr. Evazan: [grabbing Luke] *I* don't like you either. You just watch yourself. We're wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems. Luke: I'll be careful. Dr. Evazan: You'll be dead! Obi-Wan: [intervening] This little one's not worth the effort. Come, let me get you something.
[Dr. Evazan shoves Luke across the room and pulls out a blaster] Bartender: No blasters! No blasters!
[Obi-Wan ignites his lightsaber, severing Ponda Baba's arm]
I admitted to Mike the other day that he was turning me into a SW nerd. Or maybe rather Ashley Eckstein is. I saw on Facebook yesterday (through Lou Mongello) about new clothes that she’s releasing during SWW and I really like most of them. So who knows I may be coming home with my own SW stuff.
The ring is huge! Crazy huge! I'm a big-time baseball fan, but alas my team has never won a Series while I've been alive ...the mantra in Cleveland for every sports team is "there's always next year"...we're currently in first place but coach keeps reminding me that we're not even into June yet.
Love the zoo pictures! I can't wait till we go to our "zoo tour" this June (Cleveland, Toldeo and Columbus). It isn't long now until your trip!
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Sounds like a great weekend. Love the zoo pics. Sounds like they have some great educational programs there. That ring is enormous! Never looks that big when you see the athletes wearing them-- just makes you realize how big the athletes are! Good luck with getting everything done for the trip.
Great zoo day! I need to see those Star Wars clothes. My niece gave me for Mother's Day the neatest ThirtyOne large tote with a few travel size items for our trip in it. It is now in my closet and I've been adding items to it we will need for the trip. Not exactly packing, but progress. with your packing!
Sounds like a fun time at the zoo! I grew up going to the St. Louis zoo (lived in St. Charles for a few years in the 80s) and I would love to take Lexi there. The KC zoo pales in comparison, but they are working on that!
I really need to plan a trip out your direction, its not like its that far away! Plus, my dad works just outside of St. Louis and lives there during the week (commutes back home on the weekends) so I would have a place to stay.
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My niece gave me for Mother's Day the neatest ThirtyOne large tote with a few travel size items for our trip in it. It is now in my closet and I've been adding items to it we will need for the trip. Not exactly packing, but progress. 
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