2010-11-05

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Countdown and Preparations Begin!

Well, the countdown and preparations have begun. In a little over 3 weeks, we will be heading back down to Disney World. I really don't know who is more excited, me or the kids. I have so many ideas that will make this trip one of the best ones we have had!

One of the exciting things we are doing is actually DRIVING to Disney this time. I think we are going to try to leave around 6:30 on Saturday morning. I hope to drive 3 or 4 hours and maybe have a nice breakfast / brunch at a Cracker Barrell. Then maybe we can stop again when we get to the Florida State line for a break. Then maybe another break around Daytona...Just all depends on the kids and getting gas for the truck. The usual travel stuff. I have been buying some new DVD's (that aren't scratched!) that I plan to break out on the trip. Hopefully that will keep their attention and be exciting for them.

I have also planned for us to have family portraits done on Monday after we arrive at Disney. We have an Advanced Dining Reservation for Chef Mickey's at 8:45 am and then a Portrait Session at 11:15 at the Wilderness Lodge. I sure hope they turn out good. I want to get a new family picture to go over the mantel at the house.

I get excited when I think about packing for the trip. I remember what kind of things my mom and dad used to do when we would go to Florida when we were growing up. A couple of things stand out in my mind...leaving extremely early in the morning. Mom would close up the windows as much as she could to try to get us to go to sleep the night before our trip. I think I probably laid in bed, but didn't necessarily go to sleep. I'm not exactly sure what time we would leave, but I remember it being dark outside...not to mention we would leave early enough to have lunch at the Florida State line! The other thing I remember about going to Florida as a child is it was one of the only times we seat belts. Not only did I wear a seat belt, but I buckled my teddy bear in the seat belt with me. Funny how those things stand out in my mind.

I am already starting to make mental notes about things I want to pack. How sad...I know. More updates to follow....