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[jenseib]

[QUOTE=Big Baloo;3918380]

Originally Posted by jenseib

I have eyed some really cute DCL themed dresses and skirt outfits. The one I really liked is like $75 and I can't justify paying that much for what it is, but it is really darn cute.


Well don't keep me in suspense --do you have a link so we (I) could see it?

I don't LOL! Actually it's a friends picture of her DD in the dress and she gave me the info, which I have burried in my emails. It was a cute black sundress with a golden Mickey on it. I know it's a lot of work to do, but it just didn't seem to be worth $75 to me.

[jenseib]

Going on with plans......

Day 2 will be Nov. 4th. Our sail date. I'm sure I'll be up at the crack of dawn. I can't sleep well on vacation, mostly due to all the excitement. At home.. I can take 2 or 3 naps a day if you let me.

I'm sure I'll be one of the first up with my gang. I'll most likely go for a walk and get some breakfast.







After awhile, I'll get Claire up. And we'll get ready and she'll get a bite to eat as well.



Last trip on the Dream, Claire got a daily gift from a character. I am thinking of NOT doing that this time. It was kind of hard for me to remember to leave it out daily...especially as the trip went on. And this trip is now looking to be at least 10 days long. Also with other kids in our party, I don't plan on doing this for all of them, as it could get costly, so I don't want them to feel left out either. I did tell Claire already that she shouldn't expect to get little gifts this time because it's too hard for the characters to give a gift to each when you have a large group.
We'll be antsy to get to the ship. It would be nice if we get a room with a view like we did last time, but if we don't, thats fine too.



I am hoping we get an early boarding time. I will be going crazy waiting to get on the ship.

Eventually we will head over. I am still working this out, but we will have 4 vehicles to turn in. I am thinking the best thing would be to drive over to the port and drop off everyone and the luggage and then 1 person per vehichle take them back to Hertz and shuttle over to the port. This makes the most since to me.



We'll get checked in and ready for a busy day.



Hopefully we'll see a few characters hanging out.



Once we board, we'll see where they direct us for lunch...but my choice is Cabanas!





You know I'll be having some of these!!!



Ok, I'll have some normal food too.



Hopefully it won't be raining today. Last year our boarding day was non stop rain, which made exploring the decks a bit hard to do.

If it's nice, we may head to the pool area till our rooms are ready.



The slide was a big hit with Claire last year.



Maybe we'll even hit the.......



When the time arrives, we'll go to our cabins and drop off the carry ons and check out or new digs for the next few days.





Claire and I have our own room this trip, but we should be connecting to my parents room.



to be continued.......

[Big Baloo]

I love how you are including pictures from your last trip--cute idea!
Another wardrobe question--where did you get those t-shirts with the tie-dye mickeyheads? I bet even my "fashion-shy" gang would wear those--but not all at the same time... They're "too cool" for that. Party-poopys.

[jenseib]

Originally Posted by Big Baloo

I love how you are including pictures from your last trip--cute idea!
Another wardrobe question--where did you get those t-shirts with the tie-dye mickeyheads? I bet even my "fashion-shy" gang would wear those--but not all at the same time... They're "too cool" for that. Party-poopys.

I had a girl on the Dis boards make them, but she is on etsy too. If you want I can try to find her id name. You can search on etsy for tie dye shorts too.
I have started fooling with it a bit myself, but haven't perfected the Mickey head yet. Well I haven't perfected anything yet. LOL

[jenseib]

After we check out our rooms we'll do whatever we feel like. Explore the ship, look for characters, etc till its time for the muster drill and head off there.











After the Muster drill we'll head to the deck (hopefully it's not raining this time!!!!) And watch the sail away party.

If it's raining, we already know the drill...go to the Atrium.





I plan to watch us sail out this time as well....and with luck, I'll get that wish. We had left late last cruise because of the rain. The sail away party was late (and in the Atrium) and then when we started to sail ,it was no big deal, all of a sudden we were sailing. We were just heading down to the show and noticed us moving. Sadly we had to get going or miss the show, but no one was along the shore waving to us with the rain and it being so late.



We have early dinner this time, not by my choice. I liked having late dinner last trip and at home we eat late usually as well. My sister and my cousin both wanted that to get their little ones to bed early...they don't have the party animal blood in their kids like Claire has.

I have no clue where dinner will be since we don't find out till we board, but heres a little food porn from Enchanted Garden.





After dinner we'll probably shop a bit then head to the show.









And BTW, they no longer allow any picture taking in the shows, which totaly bums me out.

After the show. we'll bum around. Maybe get a snack, go on the AD or take a swim.










And then collapse into bed after a very busy day!

[Big Baloo]

Originally Posted by jenseib

I had a girl on the Dis boards make them, but she is on etsy too. If you want I can try to find her id name. You can search on etsy for tie dye shorts too.
I have started fooling with it a bit myself, but haven't perfected the Mickey head yet. Well I haven't perfected anything yet. LOL

Sure, if you have the time, that would be great. I'm looking for affordable, since I'll be needing 7 of them. But they still have to be "cool"...whatever that is this week for the teenagers in the family.

[jenseib]

Originally Posted by Big Baloo

Sure, if you have the time, that would be great. I'm looking for affordable, since I'll be needing 7 of them. But they still have to be "cool"...whatever that is this week for the teenagers in the family.

Here is her store link

PixieCrafts Often Imitated never duplicated by Pixiecrafts

[MayraLR]

Great plans for your first day at the ship!

[jenseib]

Originally Posted by MayraLR

Great plans for your first day at the ship!

I hope so. Of course, everything can change in an instant once you board. I make plans then then don't remember a single one when the excitement takes over.

[jenseib]

Before going on with planning, I thought I would post some pictures of non Disney related things.

Here are a few from Easter.

I finally got a more recent picture of ALL 3 kids together. There were some grumbles, but Michael even copperated.



My little niece Abby. She will be going on the cruise with us. She looks angelic in this picture, but she is a little pistol. We are hoping she calms down a bit by sail date...or her meals might be solely at the kids club. LOL



This is my other niece with Paige and Claire. She's Abby's sister and will also be going on the crusie with us.



And Skip and I. Terrible picture. I look so fat...and he couldn't look at the camera to save his life. Paige took about 6 pictures of us and in everyone he looked away or was talking.



My girls



And this is where we ate. It's called Nazareth Hall. It used to be a Catholic military school. My Dad actually attended here his 7th and 8th grade years. He likes to take us around and show us his classrooms and dorm area.







And Claire early Easter morning. My house is a wreck because Claire's room is still being worked on, so I had a lot of her stuff pulled out into the living room.



Some of our eggs.





And at my sisters with a little dancing going on.

[Big Baloo]

Originally Posted by jenseib

Here is her store link

PixieCrafts Often Imitated never duplicated by Pixiecrafts

Thank you thank you! I'm going shopping!!!

Great pictures of all your family--such beautiful smiles!

[Cam22]

Great plans! Fun Easter!

[MayraLR]

Great pictures!

[wdwlovers]

Looks like a great trip is in the works!

[jenseib]

Originally Posted by Big Baloo

Thank you thank you! I'm going shopping!!!

Great pictures of all your family--such beautiful smiles!

Thanks.

I actually started doing some more tie dying the other day too. I am making tiedye hankerchiefs for my Fish Extender group exchange so I decided to get a head start now. I've only done 3 so far...I had to refresh my memory. If I get some time, I'll do a couple more today...well start them...as it take a day of soaking with dye on before you see how they look.

Originally Posted by Cam22

Great plans! Fun Easter!

It was pretty nice.

Originally Posted by MayraLR

Great pictures!

Thanks

Originally Posted by wdwlovers

Looks like a great trip is in the works!

I still have so much planning to do....especially the WDW portion of the trip. my ADR day is less than a month away!