It's the final countdown....

[Beccaberry]

Less than 24 hours!!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

The kids are still sleeping, they were up late last night charging ipods and deciding which books to bring on the plane. I'm doing a bit of packing...Jon brought me a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee this morning so I'm running on high this morning. Ten a.m. training session with Cliff today, so I guess that's a good thing!

I introduced Baleigh to the MAGIC of the "clothes shaver" last night :) You know those little handheld thingies that shave off all the little "pills" that form on clothes? Yep, that's the thingie. She thinks I'm the smartest person in the world now...and her favorite shirt looks brand new :)

On some level, I feel like I'm not packing as much *stuff* as I typically do. I keep looking around wondering if I'm forgetting something, but everything *seems* to be here...including the FOUR pairs of ears Baleigh INSISTS on bringing with her :rolleyes: Seriously? She only has ONE head.

AND she's been bitten by the pin bug yet again, so most of her evening last night was spent sorting through the HUNDREDS of pins that had been tucked away in our Disney box for the past few years, she even roped Andrew into it. In the end, she discovered it would be harder than she thought to find ones she'd be willing to trade. She finally wandered into my room and asked me to come sit with her for a few minutes and help her decide. Just on the verge of saying, "Seriously? No. Are you kidding me? Our bags aren't even packed!!" I somehow managed to remember that this was OUR vacation and the very reason we were taking it was staring me in the face and asking me to spend a few minutes with her. So I put the clothes shaver down and followed her into the dining room which was now more of a land mine. We sifted through years of pins. It was like a time line of my children's life...from Baleigh's princess phase to her Tinkerbell obsession, to her Hannah Montana/Kim Possible years. Then there were Andrew's...Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, Stitch, Pirates. They were all there, reminding me just how quickly the years go by, and how blessed I've been to be able to give them something I never had. There were also pins from friends over the years. I was truly amazed by how they could both recall exactly who had given them each one. We finally carved out a few they were willing to part with, and we picked them all back up and packed them away. I went back to my packing smiling and happy to be reminded just what it is I am packing for. Even Pal Mickey is making an appearance this trip.

So, things are in a suitcase. I've planned a trip to Target this morning after the gym to pick up the last few items...the house is clean...and I've got a mani/pedi appointment this afternoon.

Because *I* am going to Disney World with my kids!

[daveann]

oh wow i hope you have a wonderful time :)

[Keith]

YAYAYAYAYAY I hope you have the very best time ever and I'm sure you will :hug2:

We want to hear ALL about it, every little detail, WITH photos :yes: :D

:wiggle:

[Tink]

Ummmm Miss Becca? Your posts need to come with Leaky Warnings? :yes:

I am so happy for you that you are able to visit WDW with your children. Have a wonderful time!!!

Herself and I are off to our "almost always annual" visit to Vero Beach. We try and try and try to see turtle hatchlings but haven't yet! We'll be trying again starting tomorrow. :yes:

Safe journey Miss and savor every precious moment with your beautiful children. :hug2:

[Slowhand]

Have a great trip Becca...missing ya already! :wave:

[Shellyamc]

Yes, I agree! A warning is needed :unsure:


Have a wonderful, beautiful, and magical holiday!! I know you will :yes: Take tons of pictures of the kids and have fun with family and friends!!:hug2:

[Jodie]

Awww Becca, that's so sweet

Have a wicked time! x

[Beccaberry]

Ummmm Miss Becca? Your posts need to come with Leaky Warnings? :yes:

I am so happy for you that you are able to visit WDW with your children. Have a wonderful time!!!

Herself and I are off to our "almost always annual" visit to Vero Beach. We try and try and try to see turtle hatchlings but haven't yet! We'll be trying again starting tomorrow. :yes:

Safe journey Miss and savor every precious moment with your beautiful children. :hug2:

Leaky warnings indeed! Jon has been making fun of me all morning! (serves him right that I made him go clean the kitchen :rollingpin: )

OOOH!! Turtle hatchlings!! GOOD LUCK!!! Maybe this will be the year :bounce:

I am making a decided effort to enjoy this trip. It's one of our rare trips "alone" (not that we will even REMOTELY be alone, actually :wink: ) But since Jon won't be joining us, it will give the three of us time to enjoy "just us" like we used to.


We want to hear ALL about it, every little detail, WITH photos


Have a wonderful, beautiful, and magical holiday!! I know you will Take tons of pictures of the kids and have fun with family and friends!!

I'll bore you all to TEARS with updates and twitters and photos! You'll be telling me to ****** of before you know it!



oh wow i hope you have a wonderful time


Have a wicked time

Thanks guys...I SERIOUSLY cannot wait!! :bounce: :bounce:


Have a great trip Becca...missing ya already!

Thanks, Terry! Sorry we will miss you on this trip, but hopefully we'll see you and your lovely wife again soon!

Ok, back from the gym :) Cliff said I seemed "distracted" for some reason :) hehehe Go figure. :taunt:

[Johnie]

:hug2: we're going tomorrow!!!

I cannot wait to see you and 'lets!!! We are going to have the bestest time ever!!!

Can you tell I'm excited?? I haven't even had any coffee :unsure:

She has to have all the ears to go with the different moods.....and of course she needs to bring the ones that she designed herself that cost a billion dollars.....DUH mom..really :taunt:

I told Alysia that I knew she and Justin would be off doing their own thing but could she please make sure to include Baleigh and Andrew (of course she will but I'm a mom and have to reinforce good manners)....she gets all silent and says, "but I thought we'd mostly be hanging out with you" awwwww made me all leaky too :yes:

[piglet]

:bounce::dance::dance: Hope you have a fantastic time.

[uscwest]

Have a great trip Becca and Johnie. Wish we were going too.

[Beccaberry]

Oh John!! I wish you guys were going to be there as well!! Hopefully we'll be happy to see you and Donna in October!

[Mr LoveBucket]

Have a fantastic holiday. :wave:

[sunsetlakes]

Have a fantastic time all of you :wave::thumbsup:

[Isafari]

You're a great Mom Becca :yes:
I hope you all have a truly wonderful trip. Safe journey :hug2:

[Mari]

yipee!!!

have a WONDERFUL time!!!

[kazzaqld]

I've probably missed you 'Becca - but hope you all have a fabulous time! Like you wouldn't..... :) :hug2:



(Tink, I have shown you all my turtle hatchling pics from January at Lady Elliott Island, haven't I? )

[SleepinCatz]

I think I've missed....But if you do pop in...Have the most magical time Becca! May you all have magical time....lots of pics and live reports!!!!

[Johnie]

She leaves in the morning. I leave tomorrow at 5pm.

[SleepinCatz]

Have a safe trip all of you! Lots of pics Johnnie!!! lol I have to get my WDW fix thru ya'll right now lol....But soon you will be hearing from :)

[Beccaberry]

Haven't gone just yet...just finished the last of the laundry and swept and hoovered the basement...

I looked at Baleigh at some point tonight and said, "Are you crazy??" She looked at me without a moments hesitation and said, "I'm *your* daughter, duh." It's going to be a good trip.

Suitcases are at the ready.

Eyebrows are waxed.

Toes are painted.

I have all of Jon's credit cards.

I think I'm ready :)

[Tinker]

Have Fun !!!

[Tinker]

I need to ask What is a Clothes Shaver ? I bought a gorgeous Tinkerbell shirt at WDW . Even has Peter on it . And it has those little balls all over it . I'm intrigued . Please share ?

[Beccaberry]

LOL, Tinker! They are GREAT!! Here are a few examples of what they have, though I *believe* I bought mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond (it was in the "beyond" aisle :wink: ).

I love it and use it on TONS of my clothes to keep them looking fresh :)


Amazon.com: RazorTek Rechargeable Clothes Shaver: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/RazorTek-RT-15-Rechargeable-Clothes-Shaver/dp/B00068TSGS)

Deluxe Clothes Shaver | Overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Deluxe-Clothes-Shaver/2263933/product.html)

[Deb]

Have a wonderful time, all of you! :hug2:

And make sure you wear out every single one of Jon's credit cards. Heck, he can always get more :D

[mumof2]

fun, fun, fun! :hug2:

[Beccaberry]

At the airport :) flight shows on time! i just witnessed every jetblue ticket agent stand huddled around one man's suitcase trying for twenty minutes to figure out the complimentary Disney luggage tag.

[Beccaberry]

We've landed!!we're on the dme and headed to our resort! The weather seems lovely! More soon!

[Keith]

We've landed!!we're on the dme and headed to our resort! The weather seems lovely! More soon!

This is SO Awesome... please keep the live reports up as long as you can be bothered :hug2:

[Beccaberry]

All checked in :) our room isn't ready yet but WE HAVE BUNK BEDS! On our way to B & C for lunch now! Yay!

[Dorothy]

See ya Tuesday hun :hug2:

[Johnie]

SHe's eating at Beaches and Cream as we speak and I am jealous! lol but I will be heading out soon and will see them in a bit :-)

[Beccaberry]

Beaches and Cream was wonderful had a bit of a rest after our early morning and are now ready for EMH at MK tonight!

[Jodie]

Beaches and Cream was wonderful had a bit of a rest after our early morning and are now ready for EMH at MK tonight!

Have fun!

[Beccaberry]

Walked right in to trex for lunch today..enjoying a cottontini as we speak :) lovely day

[foreverducky]

Have fun!!!!!

[Tinkfan]

OOh, jealous simply jealous!! have a wonderful time both your family and Johnnie! ( may have spelled that wrong) You can't buy memories like that.

[Beccaberry]

I did it :) I managed to wake up early enough to sneak down to the lobby for coffee in front of the fireplace this morning :) how peaceful.

[foreverducky]

It really is the best fireplace!

[Beccaberry]

Hi all :) Just checking in with a quiet moment :)

We have had the BEST time so far...it's been HOT, HOT, HOT but it's not deterred us.

We are in Port Orleans Riverside at the moment and Baleigh has voted it one of the "best water slides ever in the whole world ever." Andrew is enjoying himself as well, though he looked at me the other night and said, "Well if you haven't noticed mom, I tend to get very tongue tied around tall, gorgeous chicks." I objected to the word "chicks" but I think he was right on the rest :wink: (I'll let YOU sort out who he was referring to :) )

The crowds have been mighty but we're taking FULL advantage of the FP system :worship: and it has worked well for us. We've also found that waking up early has it's distinct advantages :)

We have reservations tonight for Cat Cora's new restaurant tonight at the Boardwalk, and we're ALL looking forward to it very much.

We had dinner with Dorothy and her gang on Tuesday :) It was so good to see her!!! And we had a chance visit with her the next day in EPCOT over in England, where Johnie and I managed to yet AGAIN find a few new drinks we could tolerate :wink:

More later :)

[mumof2]

glad your having a fab time hun.....a big Hi to you and everyone you meet up with! :hug2:

[Beccaberry]

Kouzzina...very interesting :) More on that later.

But, a little story first.

While "people watching" in EPCOT yesterday, Andrew was reading a book by Julie and Mike Neal entitled, "The Complete Walt Disney World 2009 - A Definitive Disney Handbook"

A young lady walked by and then paused for a moment to speak to us. She said, "I just wanted to say thank you for purchasing that book, it was written by me and my parents, and it's great to see people reading it." Clearly surprised (and excited over having met one of the authors) we chatted with her for some time, thanked her for stopping by and then parted company.

Now, we have truly enjoyed this book. It is a fantastic companion not only for planning a trip, but also for taking along on your daily excursions. It is filled with incredible information on so many topics! Everything from wait times and height restrictions to interesting facts about the animal life found at WDW. We passed much of our "line standing" time exclaiming, "DID YOU KNOW..." and then sharing fun, informative tidbits of knowledge. Johnie and I can highly recommend this book to anyone planning a first trip, or just as a breath of fresh air to a seasoned Disney veteran.

So! Anyway, fast forward to tonight at Kouzzina. We've paid our bill and are on our way out of the restaurant when Andrew walks up and says, "Guess who I just saw? That girl from yesterday who's parents wrote the Disney book!" Johnie and I, having never met a stranger (not for long anyway) approached their table and introduced ourselves. The young lady remembered us almost immediately and her father introduced himself to us and we chatted for a bit exchanging pleasantries and explaining to him how much we'd enjoyed his book over the past week. It was truly a wonderful experience, and Mike, if you perchance make your way over to our little corner of the world, :secrets3: and thank you again for such an amazing contribution to our favorite place on Earth :)

[Tink]

Well, gee. That's wicked cool, but WHAT ABOUT THE RESTAURANT???? :lol:

Did you like it?

[Johnie]

ohoh! Yes I liked it very very much! They had an amazing pastichio that was huge and very rich. Andrew did not like it but he swore it was covered in cinnamon. He's just bitter we didn't go back to Chefs de France :-)

We paid oop for spanokopita, various spreads (I recommend the fig one YUM) and calamari. They are working out the kinks a bit and our server was given strict orders for no substitutions with the menu items. However, it seems other servers weren't so strict. Oh well. It was all very good.

[SleepinCatz]

so what kind of pricing are we looking at there? I am a HUGE fan of Chef Cat Cora and would love to eat there!

[Johnie]

Hmmm good question, we took pics of the menu. I'll try to get them up later.

[SleepinCatz]

:) Tanx :)

[Shellyamc]

Hi all :) Just checking in with a quiet moment :)

We have had the BEST time so far...it's been HOT, HOT, HOT but it's not deterred us.

We are in Port Orleans Riverside at the moment and Baleigh has voted it one of the "best water slides ever in the whole world ever." Andrew is enjoying himself as well, though he looked at me the other night and said, "Well if you haven't noticed mom, I tend to get very tongue tied around tall, gorgeous chicks." I objected to the word "chicks" but I think he was right on the rest :wink: (I'll let YOU sort out who he was referring to :) )

The crowds have been mighty but we're taking FULL advantage of the FP system :worship: and it has worked well for us. We've also found that waking up early has it's distinct advantages :)

We have reservations tonight for Cat Cora's new restaurant tonight at the Boardwalk, and we're ALL looking forward to it very much.

We had dinner with Dorothy and her gang on Tuesday :) It was so good to see her!!! And we had a chance visit with her the next day in EPCOT over in England, where Johnie and I managed to yet AGAIN find a few new drinks we could tolerate :wink:

More later :)

Well if I am on the right track then you and Johnie can be in-laws :bounce:

[Johnie]

:tongue: Alysia is gorgeous but not tall........the cutie in question would be Robin, Dizneyblonde's DD. She is just gorgeous and so tall. I wish I was that tall and I thought I was tall haha apparently not.