Hi Memom and Jill
have just started back on the boards after nearly a year. It hasnt been the best of years healthwise. I have been in hospital for 10 mths of the last year. It all started last June and finished sort of this May. What was meant to be a couple of weeks for a minor kidney op - turned into a total mess due to surgeon error - culminating with one three month stay and then home for 2 weeks and then 7 months.
Still not 100% and wont ever be quite the same as they couldnt completely fix the mess they made but life is much better now and I am back to work for the last few weeks and loving it - just get a little tired still.
So I am still only half way thru the Mingos trip and then saw this one. Absolutely thrilled to see that Jill is having another bub - that is very exciting and cause I havent been on it is happening not too far away. The girls have grown up so much as well.
I have a bit of exciting news myself though!!! I felt I needed something to look forward to after the year from hell (to be honest) so have booked one of the
Adventures by Disney trips - its the Backstage Magic Tour next June an all the guys from Dis podcast are going. I am taking my sister as my helper and planning is starting in earnest.
It is probably silly and irresponsible for me to spend that much money but I have decided now that life is too short and I am going to make the most of the earnings while I can actually earn it!!
So hope you are all well and I am now off to try to catch up on your year.
We are certainly sorry to hear about all of your struggles. That is horrible about how your surgery went. I just heard of a guy last week who had a 'botched' surgery, and he ended up not living through it - so tragic. We will be so grateful that you did and that even though you won't be 100%, you will still be enjoying life to the fullest! You need a Disney trip as a wonderful, magical treat for yourself!
Silly and irresponsible? Do you know who you are talking to?
Good morning! Well, I have kept up for 2-3 days now.
It is a slow process getting back on the Dis. I had taken a break from the Dis so long and I have missed it. I was supposed to be there with you all in July but plans and circumstances changed. I hope to see you in the future on a trip. My DH, Jason, is going back to teaching but jobs in Knoxville are hard to come by. So, he may be substitute teaching this year. If he does, we are going to WDW at Thanksgiving for a week .I cannot wait to go back. I think by then WDW will be happy instead of having sad memories. We are going on vacation as I texted you. We leave tomorrow for Atlanta. We fly out to Hawaii on Sunday. We do get to stay at Aulani and I checked in earlier this week. We will not be there until next Friday. We go to Kauai first. I am excited and apprehensive. The boys have never flown that far. I will send you pics like last year especially from Aulani. Can't wait to hear about the trip this summer. I was sad we did not get to meet up with you all. Have a great day!
The boys will do better than I would. I would have to take sleeping pilss to make a flight that long. I am so ready to get of the plane at MCO every time!
You won't read this for a while, but I am going to text you about a possible DIS meet in Gatlinburg next summer.
Have a blast in Hawaii!
Hi MeMom. Welcome home. I have not been on here for quite a while as we have been on vacation this week & really did not want to go near a computer as I spend ALL day long on one at work.
We have been enjoying the pool & going to concerts (outside) and Cody's soccer games. He plays on a men's league now. Yesterday we went laptop shopping for him as he starts college in Sept.
Love the pics of the end of your Oct. trip. I just love that pic of all the palm trees at DHS.
Thanks for the pictures you text. I loved getting them!!! They made my day.
Looking forward to hearing all about this trip.
Since I have the girls thsi weekend, and Jill got a lot of chores done yesterday, I am hoping she will have time today to start the new report. She said she had been choosing intro pictures, so I know she is about ready.
Hi!
This being without a computer thing stinks! Just after I get the virus issue dealt with, I broke the stupid laptop and am waiting to have it repaired....
It was fun to tour Hollywood with you! I love it there, but I can see how it would be the fourth favourite park when travelling with kids. I imagine I won't spend as much time there on this next trip.
Oh, did I tell you that I will miss you in October as well? My cousin's husband got a promotion (he's now an assistant principal), so with changing school disctricts, his fall break changed as well. I also got a promotion and would have had to go at different time because of our store's back-to-school campaign. So...we are now arriving on Oct. 25. I'm sorry we'll miss you guys!
It would have been so great to finally meet!
Sorry we will miss you. Eventually our paths will cross.
At Hollywood, we really like so many things - Star Tours, Tower of Terror, Beauty and the Beast, and Toy Story Midway Mania, for example. We would hate to give it up, but we just love so many things about Epcot and Animal Kingdom, so they would win out if we had to drop a day.
I hate having computer issues! I want mine to be working any time I want or need it.
You are the best!
Thank you so much MeMom! I am so excited to stay there. I think Morghan will really enjoy that pool!
It's a pretty place, and you will be having special time with your girl, so it will be extra wonderful and will probably always hold a special place in your heart after your stay.
Keep me posted on any October DIS meet plans... I'll be there with MRYPPNS & mousescrapper from Wednesday 10/10-Sunday 10/14. We're staying at BWV.
We're missing the big group that's coming in the week after so I'm glad to hear you'll be there.
Okay, for now, we think we will meet up with Katie (DWGal210) on the night of the 12th or the morning of the 13th. We leave the 13, so right now I am guessing the night of the 12th will be more likely. It will be in MK, since she had an ADR there. If you can pencil that in for now, I will keep your informed. Look forward to seeing you again, but sorry your boys won't be there.
Welcome Home! Cannot wait and follow the next TR! Congrats on another princess joining the family! The girls are sooo sweet and getting so big so quickly! I always seem to get back on the dis when we plan another trip to get the excitement rolling. We will be back next month...can't wait! Thanks for taking your time and sharing your experiences with all of us here!
I think that new TR will be starting pretty soon.
The girls are such a delight to be around. We had a good day yesterday going to see Brave. After church today, they are going to a friend's pool for some swim time, and tomorrow we will probably go to the mall. I just love playing and talking with them.
Yay for your soon to be trip! I am already counting the weeks until the October trip.
We enjoy reliving our trips and sharing them with others who love Disney World so much. Thanks for letting us know that you enjoy them.