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08-02-2008, 04:50 PM
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| Swilley Family Finally Does Disney 'Right'!~Trip Report~**Updated 9/29**  Check out my pre-trip report here: Swilley Family Finally Does Disney 'Right'!~Pre-Trip Report~Updated 7/18 Departure day was finally here  ! We were all buzzing with energy and excitement so the hardest part was waiting for 4pm to leave . Our flight was not until 7:20! This was torture! We had done most of the packing the day before; so we let the kids play and swim while I checked my extensive packing list over and over and cleaned house. We were ready by 1 so I had time to squeeze in a quick trip to the mall for a mani-pedi! (I can never have my nails done at work, so this was a really fun treat to make it feel like “I'm officially on vacation!”).  I painted Leah's toes too, so when the girls' were beautified and the car was packed, we were on the road at exactly 4:04 (which is a miracle, cause we never leave on time for anything—guess you have to have the right motivation)! The first vacation pic!  The 60 min ride to the airport was uneventful. When we arrived Shannon dropped me, kids, and luggage at the departure gate while he went to extended parking and took the shuttle back. (we had trouble with a ride since my parents, who usually take us, were already in FL- to make a long story short; they took our van home a few days later when they returned). That transition took a little longer than expected (picture me and all that stuff with 3 kids in 90 degree heat trying to keep anybody from getting hit and wondering what in the world happened to my husband --trying to avoid all the stares from people wondering what I must be thinking—not one of which offered to help me get it all inside—  but I digress) so the trip did not start without stress. By the time we got checked in, through security, bathroom stop, and to our gate we boarded in 10 min! (So much for leaving on time). Believe it or not; all that did not dampen our mood! We were finally on our way!   We had a good flight. The flight attendants were nice and kept bringing the kids cookies  ! Everyone behaved well, but didn't fall asleep until 30 min. before we got there! (Which is not a good time—as the plane was landing, we looked at each other and our sleeping children like  “uh-oh, now what?” This became our most common problem throughout the trip; sleeping kids, one stroller and only two adults! Thankfully Isaiah wakes up and functions easily. Once they realized where we were; everyone was up and running!  Up next Disney's Magical Express!
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08-02-2008, 06:33 PM
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| Great start. So glad the flight was uneventful. Your children look precious. Hurry back with more.
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08-02-2008, 06:42 PM
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| Great job Jill! My 5 year old also has a knack for falling asleep at all the wrong times! I'm looking forward to hearing all about ME and getting your luggage as we are also taking a later flight to MCO from Illinois. Can't wait to read more!
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| Fantastic start. You have the most beautiful children. Hope your trip is/was wonderful.
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| Fantastic start. You have the most beautiful children. Hope your trip is/was wonderful.
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| Fantastic start. You have the most beautiful children. Hope your trip is/was wonderful.
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08-02-2008, 08:14 PM
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| Fantastic start. Glad your flight was smooth. Your children are so beautiful. Hope your trip was wonderful.
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08-02-2008, 08:29 PM
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| more please
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08-02-2008, 09:17 PM
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| Great start Jill, I love the picture of the kids with their luggage at the airport it is so adorable. I can't wait to read more.
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| Great start! I love the shot of the kids with their luggage in the airport!
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