Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[MEK]

Yes I put my face where total strangers sit.

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OMG! Yes You Did!

I totally cracked up when I saw that picture because I did the same thing at MNSSHP when we were at Belle's Tales. I just couldn't help myself.

I love Johari treasures!

But more than that I love all the artwork that lines the walls of Kidani. It's all so cool.

Boma - Yum!

 

[pooh'smate]

Love that picture of Chloe and the one you put on a canvas too, such great pictures. We are going to Boma this time again but we are trying breakfast.

 

[Turbanator]

Lol, awesome pic, the sign of a great day

 

[Misskitty3]

After a good night's sleep on full tummies from a wonderful dinner at Sanaa,

On the way back I stopped for a decaf iced mocha. Yum!

Drink in my hand, toes in the (fake) sand:

The girls stayed gone a long time, riding lots of the slides. I decided to join them on one and saw this guy. Very clever:

We got back to the chairs and layed out a while. Some nice girls by us offered to take our photo:

We swam and chilled some more and headed out by about 3:30. I had received texts from Michael throughout the day on the bead progress which I'll share in the next update.

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Normally, I am not a mocha drinker but love Disney iced mochas! Yum!! I actually just had to go make myself a mocha after seeing your picture!! The Blue Ribbon bakery used to make fabulous mochas!!

What color is your nail polish? Love it!


Cute Mickey!

Looks like all 4 of you had a great day!

 

[rentayenta]

oh my gosh the girls in those robes crack me up! I still can't believe they took a nap in the middle of the day when the pool was calling but wow, they did look tired.

They are nappers. I guess they know they'll be back. They may not know when exactly but they know I'm always planning something. I'm glad they're able to tell when they need a break. I subscribe to a melt-down free zone. ​

Fun DHS morning, they earned the nap but what a fun afternoon the 3 of you had, Josh is just glowing!

It was a great morning at DHS. I have really grown to enjoy our half park days. Commando just doesn't sit well with us. Our day at Disneyland was the exception but that's because we only had one day. ​

Chloe in the chair, priceless! You do have tired eyes, so does M but oh you both look happy. What a fun fun night.

She does, doesn't she. She has got more use out of that robe than I ever expected.​

Boma Coma. Love it! YUM

I was so full. It was worth it though. I think Boma has the best soups.​

Great evening!

Chloe does look super happy in that picture and I love the one of the family.

That is one very very cute sundress. Dang! Don't you hate it?

I still wish I bought that dress. I didn't because it's strapless and I don't love strapless on me.​

OMG! Yes You Did!

I didn't even sanitize after. ​

I totally cracked up when I saw that picture because I did the same thing at MNSSHP when we were at Belle's Tales. I just couldn't help myself.

You did? I'd love to see a pic. God to know I'm not the only one not scared a little germs. When the moment strikes to do something silly, I find it best to just seize the moment. That pic makes me L O L.​

I love Johari treasures!

But more than that I love all the artwork that lines the walls of Kidani. It's all so cool.

I agree, I love the artwork. AKV is such a beautiful resort. I haven;t stayed at many DVC and know they've all got something unique but I just can't imagine any others being as tranquil as AKV.​

Boma - Yum!

So yum! One of these day I want to try breakfast.​

Love that picture of Chloe and the one you put on a canvas too, such great pictures. We are going to Boma this time again but we are trying breakfast.

Can't wait to see how you like it. Have you been before? Dinner is incredible.​

Lol, awesome pic, the sign of a great day

and Good to see some folks come out of lurk dome. ​

Normally, I am not a mocha drinker but love Disney iced mochas! Yum!! I actually just had to go make myself a mocha after seeing your picture!! The Blue Ribbon bakery used to make fabulous mochas!!

Same. I don't love them either but they just taste right at Disney. And it sounded so good; sweet and cool.​

What color is your nail polish? Love it!

I just spent 15 minutes and I cannot find the bottle. Its OPI and for the life of me cannot remember. I usually do a brown in the Fall/Winter and pink in the Spring/Summer.​

Cute Mickey!

Not so hidden but very clever. I'd love to be the person who gets to think of new Hidden Mickeys.​

Looks like all 4 of you had a great day!

It was such a fun girls day. ​

 

[scottny]

Nice pics of BB. I have never gone to any waterpark but maybe someday.
The lunch by the pool looked good. In Aruba the restaurants brought their menus out to you and then delivered the drinks and food. I felt so pampered. LOL
The bead activity looked like fun.
Looked like a good meal at Boma.
All caught up again.

 

[rentayenta]

Nice pics of BB. I have never gone to any waterpark but maybe someday.
The lunch by the pool looked good. In Aruba the restaurants brought their menus out to you and then delivered the drinks and food. I felt so pampered. LOL
The bead activity looked like fun.
Looked like a good meal at Boma.
All caught up again.

The water parks are very cool and a great way for us to still have a fun day with less intensity. Even without kids, I think we'd go to Typhoon Lagoon. It's Buffet meets Disney.

Aruba? Jealous! I love that pampered feeling. Lunch was delicious. The one thing I've noticed is the minimal food offerings at the DVC pool areas. Maybe it's just been at the ones we've stayed at but their pickings are slim.

I can't say enough about what a great activity the beads are. 8 months later and he still proudly displays them. Spending time with just his dad too made the day even more special.

Boma was exceptional. Whatever they're piping through the vents at AKV, it's working.



Working on an update today! Joshua graduates elementary school this morning and once he figures out what he wants to do, hopefully I'll be able to finish the update.​

 

[rentayenta]

I apologize for the delay in updates. Its been a crazy weekend and I had a stomach bug all day. I'm feeling better now but slept really poorly last night.



We ended the night on full bellies. Once we got back, the kids put in a movie and Michael and I enjoyed a beer on the deck. I could live at Kidani.

Here is a photo of my lucky bamboo that I had bought earlier in the day:



We had planned for rope drop at MK the following day which meant we needed to be up and on our way by about 8:15. MK opened at 9:00 and had evening EMH from 10 pm until 1 am. Cynthia and I made plans to meet up. In all honesty, I cannot remember if we made plans that morning or the day before but in any event, I was happy to be seeing her again. We also had an ADR for dinner at Kona at 5:15. The fireworks and MSEP were also on the agenda. We had a busy day planned.

This was our second to last day, Monday 10/22. Why does it always go by so fast?

We had another greats night sleep and were excited for some time at MK. Breakfast included cereal with bananas, juice, and coffee. I packed our bags with some snacks and water and away we went.

As you can tell, my need to be even more casual is increasing as the days go on. Sorry for the blur. Once again, these are a combo of iPhone and regular camera photos.





And within no time, we arrived!



We had actually made it before the opening show. I dont recall ever seeing it before. What we saw while we waited:



And then it began:



And of course it wouldnt be Disney if my kids werent running everywhere. Is it a crime to stop and let mom take a picture of the castle?



My favorite. And that is Gabby and Michael to the right. Guess thats what I get for being married to a triathlete.



We headed straight for Peter Pan:



After Peter Pan we rode Pooh and then headed to Tomorrowland:



We grabbed FPs for Space Mountain.



Time for some Buzz Yightyear as Joshua use to call him:



If only I had one of these for real.



Then we took Kayla on Stitch and warned her first about how incredibly silly it was.

And how could we go to MK without relishing in some nostalgia on the PeopleMover:







Continued in next post.....​

 

[rentayenta]

We then picked up the WDW Railroad and took a little spin around the park:







Note the Monorail and GF in the back. Now that the GF has a DVC section, its on our list. Wonder what he 7 month window is going to look like?



We didn't stop and have a sit down breakfast because if you recall, we weren't thrilled with the waffle sandwiches and MK doesn't have anything like the Riverbelle Terrace or Carnation Cafe at Disneyland. MK needs to beef up their CS breakfast options.

We cashed in our Space FPs and then beelined it to meet up with Cynthia near BTMRR.

We chatted and Joshua told her all about the bead activity at AKV. Hes a pretty friendly kid. They all behaved and I didnt even have to threaten them. Just a joke there folks.



It was a lot of fun. My family really liked her and I hope that one day we can meet up with the families. I think the kids would really get a long. The men could compare notes on there Disney obsessed wives.

BTMM is always such a treat. It was closed during our day at Disneyland and we really missed it. Its a great coaster. We said goodbye to Cynthia. She was set to leave later that day.

It was time for a little Splash Mountain. Collectively our favorite Mountain.

Now here is where I am actually a little proud of myself. I really love WDWs version of Splash Mountain and decided Id take some iPhone pics during the ride. If you like Splash, youll enjoy these. If not, skip through the next 20 or so pics. Some are blurry and a few are good.

Cute girls, not so cute moldy seats:







Muskrat Moonshine!































We didnt get all that soaked though I wish we had. It was very hot.





To be continued.......
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[PrincessInOz]

Nice update. I like that the kids can squeeze in with evil Emperor Zurg.

Hope the lucky bamboo is thriving.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I am sorry that you have been unwell.

Looks like you had a very busy and productive morning. I am a little confused though. Is Star Tours not at Hollywood Studios at WDW?

Corinna

 

[catherines_mama]

I am sorry that you have been unwell.

Looks like you had a very busy and productive morning. I am a little confused though. Is Star Tours not at Hollywood Studios at WDW?

Corinna

I knew what she meant: Space Mtn, right?

 

[rentayenta]

Nice update. I like that the kids can squeeze in with evil Emperor Zurg.

Hope the lucky bamboo is thriving.

The bamboo is thriving! It lives on an end table in the living room next to some seashells I got from the beach on Nantucket. It's my happy table.​

 

[rentayenta]

I am sorry that you have been unwell.

Looks like you had a very busy and productive morning. I am a little confused though. Is Star Tours not at Hollywood Studios at WDW?

Corinna

You are totally correct. That's what I get for trying to update with a total lack of sleep. It was Space and I edited.

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[rentayenta]

I knew what she meant: Space Mtn, right?

I won't wait nearly this long to wrap up my report. Fuzzy details, a trip that happened 8 months ago, and an old brain don't mix well. ​

 

[Misskitty3]

Hope you are feeling better today!

Great update and Splash Mt is my favorite so I loved all the pictures! Thanks!

 

[pooh'smate]

Your paiture mke me sooooo excited. Only 106 more days!!!! DH said to extend our trip to 2 weeks since this will be the last trip. LOL silly man, he said that last time. Hope you are feeling better. Also how did you get your bamboo back home? Did you just caarry it?

 

[rentayenta]

Hope you are feeling better today!

Great update and Splash Mt is my favorite so I loved all the pictures! Thanks!

Thank you! The photos a fuzzy but there's only so much you can do with a cell phone, a dark room, and no flash. It's one of my favorites.

I am feeling better, thank you. Not 100%, mostly dehydrated, but better.


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Your paiture mke me sooooo excited. Only 106 more days!!!! DH said to extend our trip to 2 weeks since this will be the last trip. LOL silly man, he said that last time. Hope you are feeling better. Also how did you get your bamboo back home? Did you just caarry it?

Your almost to the double digits dance. Is Lexi so excited?

Last trip? Does he know who he's married to? I hope you extended it though.

I carried the bamboo on. No issues.​

 

[dolphingirl47]

You are totally correct. That's what I get for trying to update with a total lack of sleep. It was Space and I edited.

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Of course the confusing thing is that at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, Star Tours really is in Tomorrowland and opposite Buzz Lightyear. I am forever getting confused between the different parks.

Corinna

 

[eandesmom]

We cashed in our Space FPs and then beelined it to meet up with Cynthia near BTMRR.

We chatted and Joshua told her all about the bead activity at AKV. Hes a pretty friendly kid. They all behaved and I didnt even have to threaten them. Just a joke there folks.
It was a lot of fun. My family really liked her and I hope that one day we can meet up with the families. I think the kids would really get a long. The men could compare notes on there Disney obsessed wives.

BTMM is always such a treat. It was closed during our day at Disneyland and we really missed it. Its a great coaster. We said goodbye to Cynthia. She was set to leave later that day.

WOW! You guys had hit a lot by the time I met up with you! I loved your family, great group of kids...maybe they can let Mary Ellen's son know I'm not some creepy internet lady. I really do hope we can hook our gangs up at some point, I know they'd hit it off.

Fun update