Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Disney Magic

Three parks in three days so far!!!

I have to say, we really wondered how Disney and Christi would mix. We have had one meltdown each day and an extended one midday today. We have realized one thing...the hectic pace is not what triggers these meltdowns. She wants to go NON-STOP!!! It's the pausing for things like food and a break. She is wearing us out! At this point the stroller is just for carrying our stuff.
The "cast" has been marvelous. They have really been great. With a note from the doctor, we were able to get a guest assistance pass that allows us to use alternate enterances. It does not eliminate lines, but it REALLY makes them a lot more tolerable. Basically it works like a Fast Pass. Believe it or not Christi is quite the dare devil! She rode Tower of Terror twice! And thought it was fun! For all the commercialism, they really know how to treat kids with special needs. Seeing the kids who are here with Make-a-Wish makes us extremely grateful. It melts my heart to see the smiles as their wishes are granted.
So far we've been to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Tomorrow we venture to Epcot. We will round off our trip Friday by hitting the things we missed the first time. Gotta love Park Hopper!
As we download pics, I'll have more to share.
Kaitlyn, A.J. and Alaina are having a lot of fun too. We started the day with back-to-back Tower of Terror and Rock-n-Roller Coaster then ended the night with the same thing.

Time for some needed sleep. Half way there.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

OPEN HOUSE--FREE FOOD!!!

Tastefully Simple Open House


Come try the new spring/summer products!!!


Sunday, March 16 from 3-6pm


at my house



Here a few of the new products:

Classy Chocolate Poundcake

Beyond Blueberry Fruit Dip

Southwest Seasoning Salt

Garlic Dill Seasoning Blend

Smooth Talking BBQ Sauce


There are 19 in all and a few favorites that have returned!
I hope you can make it!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

I truly can not tell you who is more excited, me or the kids. I think Jeff would tell you me! Kaitlyn, my highschool freshman was in kindergarten the last time we went. Christi was not even born yet!
I am so looking forward to watching Christi as she experiences Disney. We have watched just about every video and Travel Channel special that we can watch. I know I'm a dork, but just thinking about it makes me want to cry. The kids are growing so fast, but this is one of those places that I don't care what your birth certificate says, you can't help but shed a few years. Even a "cool" teenager gets excited about THE MOUSE. (The abundance of thrill rides that have been added doesn't hurt either.)
If you happen to see Christi, ask her to sing the Christi Song. Kaitlyn had been working on it with her quietly for months. All of a sudden the other day in the tub she starts singing, "C-H-R-I-S-T-I...A-B-U-C-K...Christi Buck...Christi Buck..." (The A fits in with her middle name, Ana.) Too funny. I hope if we meet Mickey, she will not be too overwhelmed to sing it for him.
Have I mentioned I'm excited???