You are going to have a fabulous time, I have been documenting on here about my trips for so long I totally understand....and I am honored that you would go back and read, and I am glad to help. We are 31 days away from our next adventure down there....so super excited...
I too am getting used to everything....so forgive me for flooding both those stockings are absolutely adorable. I so want a pair like right now! Hmm I wonder if I could find a pair that would fit me..lol. Totally worth the money right there....
Oooh… only 31 days! You’ll be there before you know it. I’m just so excited for this new way we’re going to be experiencing Disney. The leggings are from Forever 21 – not sure if they still have them in stock or not. And thanks!
I love your leggings!! I would never be able to pull them off, you totally do!!!
Thanks, Allie_Marie! They were super comfortable.
Loving the trip report as usual! Wanting a kona club right about now (at 9am!) I'm not sure I would have been very nice to travel with first trimester. More than anything I just felt horribly fat all the time which made me extra tired.
Love how you told your parents! I totally understand. I mean besides just saying "I'm pregnant!" There really isn't another way to lead into that conversation? I did that with everyone. Sooner than I wanted to, my hubby couldn't keep his mouth shut for 15 minutes after I showed him the test. I was more afraid to jinx it I guess.
I can't wait to find out more about this baby! You said the name was a secret. I wanted to do that too. But my hubby once again has a big mouth. Lucas Scott. Lucas cuz we like, Scott is Ian's middle name. Brett has already taken up to getting right into my belly and saying in his best vader voice "Luke, I am your bubby!" This kid literally has no chance.
And you also said that there are some jungle book characters incorporated into the nursery?? LOVE!!! We are doing nemo. Once we move, we have a lady who is going to do a mural over the walls, which will be fabulous!
Looks like you were still able to do quite a bit on your trip! I guess short of roller coasters and margaritas, the rest is fair game!
Ok I officially am too obsessed with the baby aspect! I can't help it. It's just so exciting! I will pay more attention from now on lol.
I know what you mean about feeling horribly fat – honestly, the worst part of this pregnancy for me was when I was in the “is she preggers, or has she been hittin’ the margaritas too hard?!” phase. I absolutely hated it. Once it became obvious that I was indeed pregnant, I felt a good bit better about being out in public. Hahah!
So funny that your hubby couldn’t keep his mouth shut, due to all that excitement! Same goes with him blurting the little one’s name all over the place. Brett has let it slip a couple times but, luckily, it went unnoticed. It’s hard though because when it’s just the two of us we say his name all the time (and we named him about two weeks after finding out we were having a boy) so it’s second nature now. I’m shocked we’ve made it into the home stretch with it still a secret. Your Brett is going to be such a fun older brother!!
I went with a subtle safari theme for the nursery – I say subtle, because my attempt was to make it as anti-baby as possible. Hah! That probably doesn’t make much sense, but the usual pre-packaged baby stuff kinda creeps me out. So I searched around for pieces that can be used elsewhere throughout our house once he outgrows the nursery. Two of the art prints we have for the wall ended up being Jungle Book related (fitting perfectly with the theme) – one is an original piece Brett found of King Louie, and the other is some old concept art of Mowgli and Papa Bear playing in the water. Your Nemo mural sounds fabulous! After settling on colors (aqua blue, bright green, and deep turquoise with accents of orange) and getting some of the different fabrics into the room, I realized we could’ve easily went with a seas theme ourselves.
Totally don’t mind the baby obsession – I’m right there with you!!
That's cool that you guys were the only ones on the Segway Tour that morning. Did your folks have a good time with it?
Aww...I didn't know your leggings had Mickey on them! At first glance I thought they were a cute abstract pattern but when you posted a pic I was like
They're even cuter now!
I can totally relate to Brett geeking-out over the Horizons butler. I don't have a lot of Vinylmations but all the ones I want are the Park Stars.
I do the 40th anniversary one with the park logos on it and I'll definitely be on the look out for more when I'm there.
Speaking of geeking-out, I'm still geeking-out about your baby news. You guys are going to be amazing parents. I can't wait to see a picture of little guy with his first set of mouse ears!
My parents loved the Segway tour… this was their first time on Segways, but not their last. On a cruise this past April they ended up doing Segway tours on two different stops (Grand Turk and San Juan, I believe). So, I’d say our little venture was a success.
Little update about the Horizons butler… a while back Brett instagrammed a picture of two of his Park Stars. It just so happened to be two yetis. Well someone messaged him last week and asked if he’d be willing to trade one of the yetis. He told them the only thing he’d trade for would be the butler, and the guy was like, “Done!” So, just a couple days ago his Horizons butler showed up on our front porch!! Huzzah!
Thanks for the leggings’ love!
Ok, first of all, how did I not know you were pregnant!?! You can't keep something like this from me Holly... I open a TR expecting to read all about your adventures in Disney... and then BOOM, you hit me with this news.
My emotional heart can't take it! So happy for you guys!!! Nothing like your first baby. And you're having a boy (my first was a boy)! *love* Glad to hear the pregnancy has been well... I too, wish the same for your delivery and recovery. And you look great pregnant, what a great picture of you both for the baby book.
I can understand the exhaustion, I didn't suffer too much with my first pregnancy but my second one just about took me down. I don't know if it was because I was still sleep deprived from the first baby or what but I practically dragged myself around for eight months (I had preemies both times).
Loving the TR so far... nothing wrong with a little Christmas in June (somedays we're still having Christmas weather around these parts)!
I agree about the Cars scene in LMA but both my kids loved it and barely blinked the whole time McQueen was cruising around... so maybe it really is for the kids!?!
My thoughts exactly on the Garden Grill. We just ate there on our past trip in May and it impressed!!! We had eaten there a few years ago and it didn't really stand out in my mind. The reason I booked it again was b/c the kids really wanted a character meal and a lot of the ones we liked were already booked up (at least for the times we wanted). I also like the family style nature. When you take kids to a buffet (and you'll discover this soon enough) it's a lot a work for mom (& dad). Having to get up and down a dozen times, going back and forth to the buffet, etc. I spend half my meal standing around with plates of food in my hands. And then I'm rushing back to the table to make sure I don't miss a character and to get that pic! Family style is so relaxed. I love that they bring the food to you and there's lots of it if you want more. And the character interaction is one of the best at Garden Grill. We saw the characters at least twice (some three times) and they spent so much time at our table.
Yeah, the cream puff is not that good. You need to get the Napoleon or the Chocolate Mousse.
So, any plans to take the new baby in Sept.?
Oh, and happy Father's Day to Brett!
(I like the Park Starz too! I'm not really into Vinylmation but I love that series.)
My apologies for not giving you a heads up, Sarah!
J Next time! I’m getting excited about all the boy stuff – I can honesty admit that it freaked me out at first, but now I’m finding it to be so much fun. The exhaustion has been rough (both in the first and third trimesters), but I really just keep counting myself lucky because I’ve had a pretty easy go of it compared to what I was expecting.
As for the Cars scene, your kids are certainly not the minority. It was very clear to us while sitting there, that the scene with McQueen and Mater was by far the most exciting thing ever to so many of the kids in the audience. Therefore, I can’t condemn it too much!
I’ve never been fond of buffets, but have always found that I don’t mind family-style service. Your description of taking kids to a buffet only increases my likelihood to want to avoid them as much as possible. Agreed on character interaction… Garden Grill is by far the best opportunity for multiple interactions with each character – it really must be the set up.
Oh the cream puff… so, so bad. I thought it would be akin to the cloudberry horns at Kringla, but boy, was I wrong! I’ll take your word for it and try the Napoleon next time.
And actually, there may be plans to take the baby in September! Seriously. If we do, it will be in late September. Gonna be there then?!
Ah! - well, it's not a bad mix. I highly recommend it!
I've gotten further into the report - First, your parents are so cute. (I hope they don't mind me calling them cute!) So sorry about your dad's eyesight. My BIL in the Philippines has had similar problems and lives with the knowledge that he may one day lose sight in one or both of his eyes. He's had great success with this natural/ raw diet thing though - some specialist he sees in Dubai recommended it and it has helped him greatly. Something about enzymes.....that help your eyes.....? Anyway, my BIL has also had to give up many things - one of his favorite activities was scuba diving, but that's pretty much out now, due to the pressure on his eyes. So not fun for him (or your dad)
It IS fun to be 'along' for his second trip though!
I love your tights - you totally pulled them off - so funny because I didn't even know they were Mickey tights until you posted the close up, but thought the patterned tights looked great with your outfit. It's Mickey without being in your face Mickey - great job!
Edit - Never mind! I just read page 2 and answered my own question!
Loving your review of the Swan and Dolphin. Ever since our Beach Club trip, all we can think is BC/Boarwalk/Epcot resort area is the place to be.......
They won’t mind it at all if you call them cute. Personally, I think they’re pretty cute, too! As for the eyesight thing, you’re right it’s hard not to get to experience things, but it’s totally not worth the alternative.
After reading that a couple of you didn’t even realize they were mickeys, I had to go back and look at the pictures. And you’re right, in photos you really can’t tell. But, they’re about as obvious as could be in person. The mickey heads are huge! But they do blend well into one another to create something a little more abstract!
The Crescent Lake area is DEFINITELY the place to be. I want so badly to stay at the Boardwalk on one of our next few trips, but I just don’t know if we’ll be able to stomach the cost. I’d like to see another really good deep discount for annual passholders!
Love those leggings n I would totally wear those anywhere n not care lol,n I'm older than you .Okay now onto baby tee hee ,everyone will have something to say but you will know your bnaby better than anyone else so it's your call i've taken babies at 4 months 6 months and 11 months and in my experience 6 n 11 were much more pleasant than at 4 months but it depends on the baby,so I would just say do what feels right to you,if hes a happy upbeat baby you might be allright going sooner.i will say that the Baby station in Magic Kingdom is awesome!!!The Epcot n Mgm ones are meh and Animal Kingdoms baby center is the most quiet n least crowded ( or used to be) Also I vote for a newborn pic to be posted on to this TR once you have him because none of us will be able to wait for his first disney trip lol,congrats again and all the best to you!!!
Oooh… baby stations – something at Disney that I have yet to experience. And to think you can see and do it all in 25+ trips! I have a little personal blog so I’ll be sure to come back and post a link for anyone who wants to follow along and see baby pictures. That way I don’t cloud the forum and flood people who didn’t “sign up for it!”
