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Yay on dining with Heather! So cool she will be moved by 5/31!
I'm so excited to eat with Heather - and you too!
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Dylan is amazing-- another two goals!? It really sounds like you've done a lot. I hate feeling rushed with the packing and am always sure I'll forget something. I can't believe it's in the 90s for you-- ugh. I guess you'll be the first to Dine with Heather, Orlando local!
I'm usually done and packed by now. I'm a little bit of a control freak. I know I have all this weekend, but I don't like to wait until the last minute. I mean I pick my clothes out the night before for work.
Today and yesterday are nice, but it's just getting hotter every day.
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Sounds like you are almost done, YEAH for almost being there....so glad you were able to arrange a lunch with Heather.
Still enough things left to do though. Crossing more off today.
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Originally Posted by kurtholley
Very cool you get to eat dinner with Heather. We are trying to figure out a time and place to meet up with her as well.
I Think it is so great when you see your soccer star improve and score goals. Our DD is into it as well. She plays on a U-9 travel team and this last weekend she played up on a U-11 team. She looked so small out there with the big girls. But she held her own and got 2 assists
Sounds like your daughter is very good! Congrats to her!
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No you did, I was just wondering what you were doing to help out Mike in his search for an evening nightcap........poor guy,
BTW, what kind of umbrella strollers are you taking? Ya know, I'm always on the stroller scene. My newest idea is taking one of ours and renting one once we get down there?? IDK, I can never decide. It's annoying me
Oh, he can always go down to the bar and get a beer. He stops at a liquor store on his way home sometimes and I told him to get the little ones there. I have been looking for them, but they don't seem to sell them at Wal-Mart, the grocery store, etc where I go.
We have Mia Moda strollers. This is the one Lukas has Mia Moda in flame. Dylan's is the same brand, but an older model also in red. I really like them very durable. I wanted a new one because even renting is the same price as buying a new one. We ordered Lukas' online (well my mom did).
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Forgot to say a guy from work just came home last night and said SW was crazy packed. They tried to watch the parade and couldn't see at all. Also they had fast passes for star tours and were 15 min late and CM wouldn't let them ride. So they are sticking to the new rules. He didn't mind since they already rode it 3 times.
I've been reading several blogs. We've been in the past, but not with kids. DH likes SW but if we miss something he won't go crazy. I've heard that you can get pre-signed pictures of the celebrities too - no waiting in line!
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Progress has been made! Not much longer now!
Not much at all! Hope your packing is going ok!
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"I have to pull out a larger 2nd suitcase and then we have 3 carry-ons - 2 rolling luggage (Mater & McQueen) and a decent sized bag as well plus 2 umbrella strollers. I'm so thankful that Disney picks up and drops off our checked luggage! "
I believe this is half the reason my husband likes Disney
Isn't it great! I did buy a luggage strap too - may use that for the carry-ons though.
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Originally Posted by mommapants
Way to go Dylan, 2 more goals!!
Good luck with the packing. It is always nice when you can do it without interruption. I usually end up packing a little each night but by 10 or 11pm at night, my brain gets a little foggy.
I may do some Friday night. I doubt I will another day this week.
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I totally believe it! We didn't even go to HS that weekend and we still saw a ton of SW fans throughout the other parks. My parents went to HS early Saturday morning to ride TSMM one more time and the wait time was already 60 minutes by 8:15am! Good luck Kelly.
From one blog I read it seemed to be ok and Fps still available for longer than normal, so we'll see. I just know to be prepared now.
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Congrats to Dylan! How great to add Heather to lunch! Not much longer!
Sounds like a productive weekend! I just love the feeling of the week before a trip, the excitement is building and you can actually start some serious packing.
I'm at work listening to Sorcerer Radio and the MK Welcome Medleyis on. And of course I thought of you because you're the reason I can listen to it any time I want. And it makes me smile every time!! AND you'll be listening to it in person so very soon!!
Congrats on getting to meet up with another PP'r. Way to go Dylan with scoring 2 more goals.
I think we'll be getting your heat later this week! It was really nice around here last weekend and through yesterday (upper 80's). Today it feels really cold (68) but by Friday it's supposed to be in the 90's - just in time for our first family camping trip. Still need to get started on the packing - maybe I should log off the computer . If I don't have time to check in before you leave, I hope you have smooth travels and can't wait to hear about your trip!
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Sounds like a productive weekend! I just love the feeling of the week before a trip, the excitement is building and you can actually start some serious packing.
I NEED to do some serious packing!
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I'm at work listening to Sorcerer Radio and the MK Welcome Medleyis on. And of course I thought of you because you're the reason I can listen to it any time I want. And it makes me smile every time!! AND you'll be listening to it in person so very soon!!
I feel all warm and tingly now. Thanks Dawn!
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Almost time! I'm so glad that we were able to arrange lunch!
Me too!
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Congrats on getting to meet up with another PP'r. Way to go Dylan with scoring 2 more goals.
I think we'll be getting your heat later this week! It was really nice around here last weekend and through yesterday (upper 80's). Today it feels really cold (68) but by Friday it's supposed to be in the 90's - just in time for our first family camping trip. Still need to get started on the packing - maybe I should log off the computer . If I don't have time to check in before you leave, I hope you have smooth travels and can't wait to hear about your trip!
Hope it's not too hot for your camping trip. Thanks so much!
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Originally Posted by Kenny
All caught up! Single digits! Or even, less than a week! Yeah!!!
Congrats to Dylan! WTG!
Extra cash is a good thing, as is "Dining with Heather"!
Yesterday daycare called to say Lukas was miserable and not acting himself. I think he just has a cold, but today they noticed him pulling on his ear. I may have to see about getting him into the doctor - better safe than sorry especially since we're leaving (and on a plane) in a week now. Now to figure out when....
Today at lunch I cashed the checks Mike & I got for our research and immediately turned it into a Disney gift card. After work I stopped at Wal-Mart and picked up prescriptions along with a few other trip things like diapers and hair color for me.
Tomorrow morning we have parents' breakfast at daycare for Mother's & Father's day I have golf after work. Tomorrow I'm getting my haircut and then it will be FRIDAY!!
ONE WEEK TO GO! This time next week I'll be sleeping in a big comfy bed at AKL!
Dierbergs has the small bottles of liquor. They are at the service counter. I know the one in Arnold has them because I said something to Peter about it while I was waiting for a rain check. It is getting so close now!
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I'm a little bit of a control freak. I know I have all this weekend, but I don't like to wait until the last minute. I mean I pick my clothes out the night before for work.
How great to add Heather to lunch! 
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