A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise! TR August 21-31 About This Page:

[mommapants]

What a busy morning. Isn't TSMM just crazy? Seriously when is that line gonna die down?

[MayraLR]

Great time at DHS! Love the face paint! My son got the same one as Alex on our trip.

[KMB733]

Lots of fun character meets this morning!! The kids look great with their faces painted!!

[Cam22]

Great start to your DHS day! Star Tours sometimes triggers my motion sickness, too.

[JKnott17]

Great morning, despite your slightly late arrival. That line for TSMM is just crazy, I can't believe the wait it had only 15 minutes after park opening! Love the kids' facepaint, they look adorable.

Oh, and PS - I loved the Yak Attack

[PrincessSharon]

Just catching up on my TR reading. I love that you ran into your friends while ready to board IASW! Even if it did ruin the lunch surprise. And I'm happy you finally got to experience the yumminess that is a Yak Attack. Glad they found Sabrina's retainer (or did they? ). Love the face paintings - they look adorable! Now I'm ready for you to continue.

[sc507]

Originally Posted by lauriep

You got a lot done despite missing RD. I the face-paint photos, especially the one of them both together. What sweeties they are!

Thanks Laurie I think they pretty sweet, but I suppose I have to, being their mom and all

Originally Posted by chezp

I agree, you did get a lot done!

We did, but never felt rushed.

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

Great pictures from DHS! Love the face paints!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by mommapants

What a busy morning. Isn't TSMM just crazy? Seriously when is that line gonna die down?

No kidding! My DH doesn't like the ride (I know, gasp!!), so hates waiting for it.

Originally Posted by MayraLR

Great time at DHS! Love the face paint! My son got the same one as Alex on our trip.

Great minds think alike!

Originally Posted by KMB733

Lots of fun character meets this morning!! The kids look great with their faces painted!!

Thanks! They were super excited to get it done.

Originally Posted by Cam22

Great start to your DHS day! Star Tours sometimes triggers my motion sickness, too.

Thanks Cam! And Dave braved ST again later in the trip and was fine. Odd

Originally Posted by JKnott17

Great morning, despite your slightly late arrival. That line for TSMM is just crazy, I can't believe the wait it had only 15 minutes after park opening! Love the kids' facepaint, they look adorable.

Oh, and PS - I loved the Yak Attack

Yay! So glad you got a YA. Now that I've tried one, it is my life's mission to convince others to try it...okay, maybe not life's mission, but still...

Originally Posted by PrincessSharon

Just catching up on my TR reading. I love that you ran into your friends while ready to board IASW! Even if it did ruin the lunch surprise. And I'm happy you finally got to experience the yumminess that is a Yak Attack. Glad they found Sabrina's retainer (or did they? ). Love the face paintings - they look adorable! Now I'm ready for you to continue.

I shall continue then. Thank you Princess

[sc507]

We had every intention of leaving at this point and trying to get to Beaches and Cream for lunch, but we got sidetracked

After our ride, we stopped to get Alex's face paint touched up - he kept rubbing his eyes and smearing it. While we were waiting for his touch up, we ran into Dana and company, then went to see The Incredibles with them.





Then we crossed off another of my must-dos - Animation Academy! I liked it, but it was a little difficult dealing with my perfectionist kids who didn't like their drawings and were really frustrated with theirs, to the point of tears. I convinced them to take a picture after, but it took some doing.



We quickly met Jake on the way out of AA and then with grumbling bellies, we went in search of food. Deciding on Pizza Planet was somewhat of a mistake - what a zoo! Seriously, it was insane in there. The Cappuccino Cupcake was delish though!



We finished in time to make a showing of American Idol and enjoyed the show as well as the time off our feet and the air-conditioning!





Now it was time. Time for the big ride. RNRR. Never been conquered before, not sure how it would go! We all lined up and listened to the announcements being made about the intensity of the ride. That was enough for Alex and he bailed! Dave took him shopping for a bit while we waited in the 20 minute line. Just as we neared the loading area, Sabrina told me she had to pee. All I could think was 'Really!!??", but offered to take her out and find a washroom. She decided that she could make it, but I wasn't so sure as she was doing quite the dance. Thankfully, she was fine and she loved the ride.



We grabbed a few PP pics at some point this day too - check out Alex. He apparently didn't get the memo of how to throw out his arm







Now we actually left the park, heading to BNC, as it was high up on my must do list. We were hoping since it was mid-afternoon, we wouldn't have much of a wait for a table. No such luck though - the wait was 35 minutes, so we got counter service instead. No 'No Way Jose', but the ice cream was still good - Dave had an ice cream cone, Alex and I had shakes and Sabrina had an ice cream sandwich that was huge! We found some benches inside BC and relaxed while munching, then grabbed a bus to MK, then a bus to WL.


We rested in the room for hour, then had dinner at WCC, snapping a few pictures while we waited.





We had a great server who threw napkins and straws. He was especially great with the kids who were upset that there wasn't enough 'ponies' for them - he had them redo the ride so everyone got a chance. We all ate tons and enjoyed it immensely; we all had skillets, and for dessert, Dave went with apple pie and I had cheesecake.





I took the kids to the arcade after dinner and Dave went to the room, as he was still not feeling great from his Star Tours ride earlier in the day.





Bedtime was 9:30 for kids, and as I wrote this, it was 10:15, with just me awake!

Up next: A mellow day....

[chezp]

What a fun rest of the day!

[lauriep]

A great cap to the day at DHS. I think the kids' drawings are great! They look so sad holding them up, though!

[MayraLR]

I don't think my middle son would enjoy Animation Academy. He's a perfeccionist and he'd be frustrated if his drawing wasn't perfect.

[KMB733]

I think the pictures the kids drew came out great!! Much better than I think I could do since my drawing talents consist of stick figures. Sounds like you had a lot of fun at WCC, and great way to end your day!

[OCEANGRLLG]

Finally back on the boards and trying to get all caught up! So glad yall are having a great time! Great Pics too!

[Colexis Mom]

Great update and pictures!

[Cam22]

Sounds like a nice finish to your day!