Awwww, those duck butts are so cute they could have me convinced to temporarily leave my Princess obsession! I love your outfit planning - DH asked me the other night why I don't have more Disney clothing, but I get such little wear out of warm weather clothing in Alberta that I end up cheaping out, lol
Hahaha! Thanks, I love outfit planning... I just wasn't feeling the all out Disney theme this trip - I tried, believe me.
At home, quite honestly - I don't wear a lot of Disney stuff... I have a few pieces that I wear often, and in the summer - a few (OK, like 100) tees I rotate through.
But I don't wear them every day.
The LP clothes are adorable. You were lucky to get them at a reasonable price.
I love the ears for this set. The Brer Rabbit bag is is really cute. I would love to see you in MK with this outfit.
Are the shorts from Lily Pultizer?
People wear all kinds of things to HDDR, but nothing too fancy. I think we tried to stay with a Western theme when we went their - although it was January and not hot.
Those ears are great. I think you will get a lot of comments about them.
I like your streamlined duck butt purse.
Victoria's ears and purse are really cute. I can see where you would have a lot of trouble matching fabrics and sequins. But you did a fantastic job with matching them.
Thanks - I just keep looking for the piecies I want. I have a small want list and I work from that.
Thanks - it's a fun set! I just love Brer Rabbit!
Yes, what I want to wear is definitely not western... Not necessarily fancy either, but dressed up because it's for my birthday. We'll see - it might just be too hot to wear what we want?
Hahaha - I am excited to wear the Donal outfit this time.
Thanks - it was fun trying to get it right, however, it was time consuming - it took months to find everything.
In the end, we had to settle for the best we could do, because we were almost out of time.
Overall, I am happy with it though.
Great updates! Your outfits, bags, and ears are all great! I wish I was talented enough to coordinate trip outfits like that. So cute!
Thanks! It's so much fun to do!
Yes, I had the plan all nice and outlined...and then we were thrown for a loop. My MIL usually watches our dogs - well this time she was to be here for the kids as well. She's trying to bail on us while we're about 20 days out from the trip. So it may end up being a solo trip for me instead of me and DH
Oh well, trying to make lemons out of lemonade!! I'll send you a PM with the dates
I feel you! I love LP. I have a couple pairs of shorts and some halter-ish style tank tops that I love, and managed to catch the yearly sale once to get some lightweight sweaters. Sadly the sweaters don't hold up well, so maybe bypass any of those if you find some in your shopping!
This print is one of my favorites, but I am DYING over the splash bag!!!! I've always loved your bags, but this one takes the cake for me!!
I think this turned out great!
Yikes!!! That is one big reason that Josh stays home (besides the fact that he doesn't like WDW) - to take care of the boys. Fortunately we've never had to kennel them - but I think we will end up doing so next spring when we do our big family trip - unless my cousin is willing to watch them and the house? We'll see?
Thanks for the tip about the sweaters, I don't have any of those yet.
I do love the shorts though - and the tops - well, and the dresses too. Yah...
Thanks! It was such a fun bag to make!
Love the outfits! I've looked at them several times trying to pick a favorite. They're all great but I do love the duck butt one! I guess part of it is the navy/white combo. Also love the tropical prints. The splash bag - so cute! Glad you're happy with the Go Walks. I just bought 2 more pairs at a Skechers outlet store. It was buy one get one half off. One is a very light tan with pink trim. That was a departure from my usual gray. Yes, always comfortable right out of the box! Your trip is getting close - so exciting!
Thanks - I am so happy with how the whole Duck Butt theme turned out.
I try to keep my outfits very plain if my bags and accessories are lively... And for the first time ever - since my outfits are lively, keeping the bags a little more toned down. We'll see how that works out for me.
I really love them a lot! I wore the Go Walks out with Allison all day yesterday - and I am shocked at how comfy they are! Allison says I look like one of her Residents - hahaha - I guess, that's all they wear because they are easy?
Sounds like you got a great deal on them! We don't have a Skechers outlet here, that I know of?
We are SO EXCITED!!!! I think I need to go to town today to make my nail appointment. I think I've finally decided what I am going to do. This year was so hard, because I deviated from my normal Disney themes.
As always, your bags and outfits are amazing!!! I have been trying to dress a little better when I go to the parks because I realize how horrid I look in the pictures, lol. I'm going to keep that in mind when we go again in June. It is just usually so stinking hot and humid that no matter what I wear, I just end up looking like a hot mess. You all will look amazing and I'm sure will have a great time. Looking forward to hearing all about your big trip next year with the whole family!! I'm sure that will be lots of fun to plan.
Thanks!!! I think that is why I am so obsessive about my outfit planning for our trips... I look back at old photos and I just cringe about how I look and how I was dressed.
Especially after our 2012 trip... So, now I try to coordinate, at least. I wish the girls would coordinate with me - but alas, that will never happen. LOL
I know I am going to look like a hot mess this time - for sure.
That one is going to be crazy to plan!
So many logistics will go into it! I think I am going to go with our "tried and true" technique of everyone doing their own thing and just being mostly in the same parks on the same days & meeting up as we can - then doing a few family meals together too. I do know - for sure - I am wanting to do something special with Josh and I... Maybe California Grill or something like that? Something where we can dress up a little and enjoy ourselves.
We leave in 13 days and I just pulled suitcases out and its stressing me out lol. Can I just pay you next time to outfit me lol. I'm usually packed and ready to go by now, but I have been working 40-50 hours a week plus I do a home craft business too that's been keeping me jumping.
Your itinerary looks great, we are going for a shorter trip but its jam packed. Our flight arrives Monday AM at 7:40 so I am now debating to take the Magic Express or Uber/Lyft to the hotel so that we can get the most out of our day. We are heading to Epcot and have am fast passes and then just playing it by ear, which we decided to do this trip dining wise besides some PPO breakfasts we don't have any other reservations for meals. My mom decided to join me and my son on our trip and she is super excited bc she has never been there.
Tuesday is our AK day and I am bummed I could not get a FOP FP For anytime that week, so I'm hoping to grab one and we've never done AK at night so fingers crossed we can get one.
Wednesday we are doing Early Morning Magic at Toy Story land and I was so excited to grab tickets for this, my son and mom are huge TS fans so getting to see the new land and ride the rides was a big priority for me this trip.
Thursday is our last day
I've kicked around trying to bump our flight back friday bc its a morning flight too but I havent' decided yet. We are doing a PPO at BOG and then RD 7DMT, we have fast passes but we are probably going to cut the MK day a little short bc I bought us the MK After Hours Villians Tickets for that night, we may only get an hour or two of rest before we have to be at the airport but I think it will be worth it.
Ok now I need to run home and PACK lol, I love all your outfits and I squealed when I saw you got the Donald Feet Ears bc I thought of you when I seen them and that Purple Potion Purse has stolen my heart.
It's almost trip time!!!!
Hahahahah! I'd love to do that!
Looking at your countdown - it looks like we may overlap... You should PM me your dates.
And it looks like we may even be in the same park on the same day?
That will be SO FUN to have your mom there with you!
And all of your plans sound fantastic!
I was so excited about those Donald Ears! Like - I immediately put out an SOS call for help in finding them... I had Cindy on the hunt too. LOL
Woohoo!!!! So excited!!!!
LOVE your outfits! I love the LP colors and patterns, too. I am fortunate enough to have a pretty nice Goodwill where I live and I am always on the lookout for Lilly.
And the duck-butt ears and almost the cutest thing I've ever seen!
The white and pink sandals - let's discuss.
Comfy? What brand are the pink ones? Re your Skechers, those are so cute! I mostly wear FitFlop brand sandals/shoes - only bought on sale
- and have a few pairs of FF slip-ons similar to those. So comfy! My feet stick to the inside sole if I don't wear liners, but with liners they are faboo. FitFlop made a difference in my lower back pain, seriously! For WDW I usually revert to old-school Crocs because they can get wet and it doesn't matter and they're squishy comfortable, but your pink and white sandals got my attention.
Re dressing up for HDDR, it's up to you. I work at a state university and have seen enough here to unequivocally say "you do you!" No judgment. It's YOUR birthday (and heck, YOUR life); do what you want. All the time.
And lastly, I thought about it after I posted and I hope I didn't come across as demanding about you posting here. I really do enjoy hearing about what you may think is your mundane life; for some reason, it's soothing to know the everyday details (within reason!) of another family whose life is so different than mine. OK let's face it yours is better. LOL
I'm glad you softened your stance on your size. I meant to say in my last post, you look great and you should enjoy the size you are RIGHT NOW even if you want to be smaller. When I look back over photos from my younger years, I can see how good I looked, but I never saw it then. I was never happy at the weight I was. Now that I'm 56 those days are gone forever, and I didn't enjoy them while they were here! I'm a sassy 56 but "things" are just not the same as they used to be, because menopause. Please celebrate your hard-earned success!
Jealous!!!! I wish I could find Lilly at Goodwill here - LOL... I am convinced that no one in the area knows what LP is yet. Though, every time I wear a Lilly piece, I get so many nice compliments from strangers.
The sandals... They are generic EVA footbed sandals. So many places are carrying them this year - CHEAP! The white ones are from Sams' Club (Mia brand and they were $10), the pink ones are from Target (can't remember the brand, and it's worn off the bottom now - they come in several colors - black, white, pink and aqua - these were $12.99, I think? They are hanging on the hangers on the wall and not in the boxes in the stores)... I have one other pair, my first pair - before I knew that I could find the exact same ones cheaper... I have a hot pink pair that are Actual Birkenstocks - they were $39. I really, really love all of these, because they have the supportive foot-bed that I need AND they can get wet and dry very quickly. V has a white pair and Allison just bought a black pair yesterday - Allison has been having foot issues, and I almost forced her to buy them, because she will need something supportive that can get wet in the parks.
Hahahah - thanks! Looking at the outfits we are thinking of for HDDR... I guess "dressing up" is a loose term - just not theme park attire... Cotton dresses, comfy dresses is what we were thinking.
Just because we are doing something so out of the ordinary for us.
Hahaha - no I didn't think you were demanding at all. Sometimes I wonder if I just share stupid stuff that no one is interested in. I guess - these days, I like to do the updates because most of you have been reading about the girls' lives for almost 10 years now - and at this point, you know them pretty well... I feel like maybe you all like to see what they are up to?
It's sometimes hard to find that fine line about sharing enough and sharing too much.
Thanks for saying that...
I fear I will always struggle with my size and how I look. I am much more critical of myself than anyone should be... I've been working hard at just being happy with how I am - but it's a process and it's not easy.
I guess - that's why I've started wearing Lilly - because it's kind of a "now or never" type thing... I am getting older and some of it may not be appropriate for an older person? Though I've seen many older than me rockin' it beautifully...
It's made a huge difference in my self-esteem though, and that's sad to admit - how a line of clothing could make someone feel better about themselves... It just fits so nicely and the colors make me happy.
Loved chatting with you this morning.
Glad to help put your mind at ease! I'm just glad I happened to see him
LOVE all your outfits and new bags, of course!! Your Skechers certainly look comfy!! I bought a new pair with their memory foam in it (not go walks, a different style) but didn't take the time to break them in....and got a lovely blister on both feet during our VIP tour. Oops. Your plan sounds way better!! Break 'em in first
Me too!!! Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks! I am so excited to wear everything soon!
Oh no about the blister!!! There is nothing worse than "sad feet" at WDW - but it seems, no matter what I do, I have sad feet in WDW. LOL I rotate shoes often - even if it's just wearing a different pair of shoes while I am walking around the resort in the afternoon - it helps to put something else on my feet for a while.
D I love all your outfits and bags! i am OBSESSED with the new glitter fabric that you are using!
Thanks! Me too - I love it so much! Sadly, it renders my bags "spot clean, and hand wash only" - so that part is a bummer. Trust me though - they are well Scotchgarded! LOL
Great updates! Crazy to think that your trip will be here so soon!
Thanks! Yes it is crazy! It seemed like it was taking forever to get here, and now all of a sudden, time in speeding by!
The outfits are sooo cute! So bright and tropical. I don't even know which is my favorite. I really like the 3D effect with the bow on V's bags. I love your new Sketchers too! I have some Go-walks that have seen better days, but until I find another pair that are just as comfortable, I refuse to throw them out. I am going to be on the hunt for them when we get Stateside. Your trip is coming up so fast! I am wishing for great weather for you all. Hopefully, it won't be too awfully hot, but I think you will be lookin' good in your outfits even if it is, LOL!
I have started separating things out here and there for our move. I've also have to be careful about buying groceries because we don't want to have to throw out a lot of extra stuff. We've been having some weird dinner combinations just to use up our stuff. We will find someone to give our extra stuff to and Jason can take some things with him to the Bachelor's Quarters (like Peanut Butter or dry goods). The hardest thing is carrying our important papers and documents that we might need/ don't trust the moving companies to Not lose- Birth Certificates, Marriage License, jewelry, Car title, not to mention medical records and sealed school records for each girl. It will be easier going back for basic needs because we know we can get anything we need at a Target or Walmart, etc.
Thankfully, we should have wi-fi at our temporary lodging and at the USO where we can hang out, so I can keep up with your adventures at WDW! I'm excited for you all!!
Thanks! That's what I love about them! They are just so HAPPY! LOL
Thanks! V came up with that all on her own... I totally copied her. LOL
Good luck finding some Go Walks - they have some cute ones out this season. They have a pair just like mine in pink and black... I am debating on getting the pink ones after we get back - they would go with so much!
Thanks! We are hoping it won't be too hot too - but we know better. LOL Even better though - is if we could have yesterday's MK wait times throughout our trip.
LOL
I totally understand that! I wouldn't trust anyone with those types of documents either!
Check in with me now and then, if you would please, during your transition.
Even if it's just by PM.
Wishing you the absolute best and safe travels!!!
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Wow! I actually got here on a weekday morning - you all should be so impressed!
Still not much exciting going on that's trip related...
Allison and I went out yesterday morning - she had to pick up her new glasses, and while we were at the mall, she got a pair of the Birkenstock EVA foot-bed sandals for our trip. I am so relieved that she did, as she has been having some foot pain recently, and I knew she would be miserable if she didn't have the option of some better footwear.
My lenses came in for my sunglasses yesterday - about an hour after we left (figures) - so I'll have to make my way back to the eye doctor some time this week to get my new lenses put in my old frames.
I am a little nervous that I won't like them, as the lenses are a totally different color than what I have in there now.
Working on laundry and packing still... I am waiting on one more item to arrive, and then I will pull out my luggage and start packing in earnest.
I am also working on work... I am attempting to work ahead, so I can take a full 2 weeks off of work.
I am working on the last order now to make that possible and I am hoping to finish it by the end of the week... So, in between all of this other stuff - I am working too. As usual.
I have to run to town - I think I may do it today??? To make my nail appointment... I've decided (finally) what I am doing, and it's not a Disney theme. Surprised? I know I am.
Oh - V had her hair colored by my stylist yesterday... . OMG - it turned out SO CUTE!!!! She went really blond last year... then at the end of the year, she went BROWN
- like, this girl is naturally blond - so it was very strange and out of character for her to have brown hair... So, at my last appointment - my stylist threw 10 blond foils into V's hair - and V was hooked! And this Momma was relieved. V is now back to her natural color with some very cute highlights and lowlights.
I really love it! Sadly - it's almost exactly what I was planning to do to my hair this time - so we may look a lot alike for our trip.
I think that's it for today... Josh just went up to get ready for work - so I need to go make his lunch.
Have a fantastic day everyone! Prayers and pixie dust to all!
D~
...but you would probably be the only one who knows. They still look cute!
