Today's Special Moments are Tomorrow's Memories - A September 2014 PTR - Page 9 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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I've been out of the loop for a bit. Had my own little trip to the world. I'm trying to catch up on my TR reading. So, way to go DM. More park time without more money is always good! Congrats on the yard sales, I need to try that. Good work on arranging all those FP+! Wishing good thoughts for your Dh. I hope he enjoys the trip and doesn't push himself too hard. Smiling faces on the first day of school sure make Mom feel better!
I am just getting started reading this PTR, but I have to say... like many others... I live for my Disney spreadsheets and I LOVE yours! I may have just copied you and created one just like it...
Also - what a year! I am definitely so sorry to hear of everything you've had to go through. I hear ya on the strong family and faith. I don't know where I'd be without those things either. Hope everything continues to go well from here for a while!
Sorry things are still a bit rough for your DH. The vacation will probably be good for all of you, but you might just have to take it a little slower. We rented a scooter for my mom from Beuna Vista scooters. They were authorized and just dropped off the scooter at POR and she picked it up in the lobby. It was great that she had it. Otherwise she wouldn't have had a very enjoyable trip. Good luck with everything. Plans sounds great!
for you and DH, but more for you cause I know a sick husband is like having another kid.
Thank you!
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I've been out of the loop for a bit. Had my own little trip to the world. I'm trying to catch up on my TR reading. So, way to go DM. More park time without more money is always good! Congrats on the yard sales, I need to try that. Good work on arranging all those FP+! Wishing good thoughts for your Dh. I hope he enjoys the trip and doesn't push himself too hard. Smiling faces on the first day of school sure make Mom feel better!
Yes, bravo DM! I was very impressed with her Disney planning skills! Everything else seems to be coming together. DH is still working through this fatigue...praying that things get a little better before we leave.
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Sorry that DH had a rough night
Thank you for your pixies!!
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Hope DH feels better soon!!!!
Thank you so much!
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Great plans! Hope your DD had a great first day at school!
Thanks! She had a fabulous first day!! Loved every minute of it!
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on the way that your DH will feel better! Hope your DD has the best year in kindergarten.
Thank you so much for your pixies!! DD is well on her way to loving kindergarten--she says she's ready for first grade now.
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for your DH and some for you too. I know this cannot be easy for you.
I loved the First Day of School photo....so cute.
Thank you so much...we both appreciate the pixies! DD absolutely loved her first day!
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I am just getting started reading this PTR, but I have to say... like many others... I live for my Disney spreadsheets and I LOVE yours! I may have just copied you and created one just like it...
Also - what a year! I am definitely so sorry to hear of everything you've had to go through. I hear ya on the strong family and faith. I don't know where I'd be without those things either. Hope everything continues to go well from here for a while!
Copy away!! I'm glad I could help! Thank you for your encouragement!!
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Sorry things are still a bit rough for your DH. The vacation will probably be good for all of you, but you might just have to take it a little slower. We rented a scooter for my mom from Beuna Vista scooters. They were authorized and just dropped off the scooter at POR and she picked it up in the lobby. It was great that she had it. Otherwise she wouldn't have had a very enjoyable trip. Good luck with everything. Plans sounds great!
Thank you! I feel like even though we have the park hoppers, we've built in a lot of down time as well so I'm hoping that's in our favor. I'm looking at Buena Vista scooters too. I like that they have a set up at the Boardwalk (at least I think they still do). This is very convenient for us being at Beach Club. Thanks again for your support!
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We are celebrating quite a bit on our trip this September…
DF’s Birthday
DH’s Birthday
DD’s Birthday
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
I will not do gifts this year since we are attending the Halloween Party (and I also have to rent a scooter now). We bought our tickets the day they released and we are slowly pulling together our costumes. DD wants us to dress up as characters from Frozen (surprise) and she, obviously, wants to be Elsa. I did find a super cute Elsa dress on Etsy that is perfect for those hot nights in September. It is gorgeous and perfect and I cannot wait for DD to wear it…she already likes to dress up in it and ironically when she puts it on, Let It Go is sung on repeat all throughout the house.
The rest of us will have to get creative. I am supposed to be Anna, DH is Kristoff, DM is Olaf, and DF is Sven (DD chose for us). I did find someone on Etsy who makes an Anna-themed embroidered tank top that is pretty cute and practical and I can wear it with a dark blue maxi skirt that I already own.
DH’s costume will require more creativity. I purchased a dark gray t-shirt for him and red trim. I still need to get some fur lining. That should work once everything is sewn into place. Pair with his dark gray shorts and voila! DM and DF…well…good luck!
We are down to 18 days until Disney World and my To Do list is slowly dwindling! Most of what is left includes cleaning that will occur in the final week. I plan to reserve the scooter this week and go through DH's current medications to see if we need to coordinate any refills prior to the trip. I started organizing things into various pieces of luggage so I can easily add whatever I am missing from here on out. DD is mostly packed...she's easy. DH and I will probably pull our clothes together within the next two weeks. Keep the pixies and prayers coming as DH continues his roller coaster ride to recovery.
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Love DD's dress. Good ideas for you and DH. Yeah, not really sure on DM & DF!
Thanks! I think DM is planning to wear a white shirt and capris with a white tutu. I think it's totally cute! DF is having a bit harder time. I think we have agreed he should start with brown clothing, but beyond that, I'm stumped. Anyone know where we can purchase antlers?
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Love the costume ideas, your daughter looks adorable, love the Elsa dress.
Awww, thank you! She is my pride and joy! This dress is so beautiful in person. She adores it!
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Great idea on costumes from your DD! And you're doing a great job finding them! Continuing for your DH!
She did a great job with assigning everyone her roles! Thank you again for the pixies...I think we are definitely better than last week. Still learning patience...
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