Just spent my morning reading all your updates! Other than suffering with the heat, it sounds like all 3 of you were just loving being there. You are getting a lot done but it seems really relaxed which is nice. I would say your mid day breaks probably saved the day. You got so many great PP pictures! You all look great and so happy. I was sad for your LP experience. I've fought my weight since about 5th grade so I get the self-perception struggle. I sometimes look back at vacation pictures and remember that at the time, I felt that I looked fat, etc. But when I look at them now, I think hey I actually looked good! The romper you posted looked great on you! Very flattering. Hoping you went back to buy it......
Yes - it was a fantastic trip - other than the heat. Typically, we go for about 10 days, but this trip was only 6... It was a good length. Of course, we wanted to stay longer, but it was nice to leave and still want more, rather than being sick of it. LOL
It's so hard sometimes... It's like, at least for me, my brain thinks I look one way - and then I see pics and reality strikes... Not only that - but I am getting older... At what point is my brain going to shift from "needing a 20 year old body" to a bit more of a realistic expectation? LOL It's just hard, and it's something I struggle with daily... And the fact that, despite my best efforts over the last 7 years, I can't get much smaller than what I am... At some point, I need to be OK with that.
Thank you for always cheering me on and relating to me - it means a lot!
Great updates!
You’re coordinated outfits are so fun! I love them all!
We always love the safari first thing in the morning, too. That’s when we think the animals are most active. One time we did ride it midday, but it was raining, and the animals were really active then, too. I’d like to ride it sometime in the evening. Have you ever done that?
You are right, Pandora at night is awesome. We made a point to visit Pandora at night last trip and we totally loved it. It’s a must from now on.
I’m sorry for your disappointment in the Lily Pulitzer store. I’ve been in that same situation before and it’s so hard and discouraging, and frankly sad, especially when you’ve been looking forward to it. I’m glad your family and friends were able to cheer up you.
Thanks!!! I love planning all of my Disney outfits. I'd love it if the girls would coordinate with me - ahhh, but they have their own ideas of style - and it's nothing like their mother's. LOL
The Safari is the best in the morning - IMO... I love seeing the animals when they are just getting up. I've never gone in the evening either - and never thought to, until now. We may have to try that next time?
It's incredible... I wish we would have stayed until it was totally dark. Next time...
Thank you. <3 It was tough - probably much tougher than what I wrote... but I was able to pull myself out of it eventually and have a great birthday!
Hi! Ive always been a lurker, and rarely comment on peoples post. but just want to say i love reading your trip reports, they really help me get through my disney blues. I totally feel your pain about the lily pultizer store, I've been a life long lily wearer and can attest that some of the clothes just don't fit well,I've found that you once you find a style that fits, you just have to stick to it and just get it in different patterns, the sizing can be totally inconsistent from style to style too. so don't feel bad! we all have those shopping days!
Welcome! Thank you!
Yah - I just figured there would be so much more... I had very high hopes that I'd find so much that I loved - after all - there was so much that I did love, just not on me. LOL Thanks for saying that though... it's true no matter what brand or store a person is shopping in - there are styles that work and those that don't.
Trust me - I've found a few items, since then - that I do love and love on me... So, all is not lost. Sadly, my LP wardrobe continues to grow. LOL And it's fun... I don't know what I am going to wear come winter - it will be so depressing! LOL
You look adorable in both rompers! How awesome that they are rompers, they look like dresses but I would think the romper would be much more comfortable. I'm sorry the Lily store was such a disappointment. I think we've all had occasions where we have been so excited for an experience and then to have it be such a let down.
Is isn't interesting how we see ourselves compared to how everyone else does? I hate shopping for clothes for myself. My internal brain thinks "oh that's plenty big enough" when I pick something out to try on only to get into the dressing room and not be able to get it over my thighs. Makes shopping depressing and makes it super hard to motivate yourself. You've come a long way and you seem happier than you used to be. Good for you for not letting your Lily experience ruin your day.
Thank you - yes, I loved the romper a lot... I just couldn't bring myself to pay that much for it. At least I know what size I need in it, so if it ever comes up for sale on the secondary market (which it likely will) - I can snatch it up for a better price.
Yes - it is... It's such a struggle. I am definitely much happier and much more confident than I used to be... but sometimes - it's things like I wrote about above, that come at me out of nowhere, sucker punch me, and bring me right back to where I once was... This journey has been much more of an emotional one than I ever thought it would be... And it's also been much longer than I thought it would be... When I started on my lifestyle change 7 years ago... I thought "6 months to a year" and I'd be at my goal size - and I could be "done"... But there still is no goal size met and no "done" to be seen anywhere in my future... These days, I struggle almost harder with "at what point do I need to stop trying so hard, and be happy where I am"... Yet I can't. I am not sure I'll ever find that place of inner peace with and within myself? Sorry - I am just rambling now. Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot!
That was nice to give the girls two rides. I bet they love it. I can do FoP. I gave it three tries but I just get too sick on it.
June is a nice month for a birthday. Our daughter's birthday is June 3rd.
I live your outfit. I would not have known it was a romper if you had mentioned it. You look great in it.
What a disappointment! I can see why you would be looking forward to finally getting to try these clothes on in person.
ETA: I just looked up Lily Pulitzer online. We have a store in our nearby shopping center. They are adorable but pricey.
Yes - I am glad it worked out that way.
They had fun and Cindy and I had fun, so it was a win/win.
I've always loved my birthday - you are right, it is the perfect time!
Thank you - I do love that romper so much! I do need "assistance" with the zipper when using the restroom - but other than that, it's a fantastic outfit.
Oh yes - Lilly is pricey! Which is why I just couldn't "buy something' for the sake of buying it... I had to LOVE it. And there was nothing I loved enough to pay full price.
I've since found a local store that does sell some Lilly - it's a bit of a hike for us (but isn't everything?), it's not a huge selection - but enough that I can try on most styles and see what fits. I've had much better experiences since the above experience happened.
Not sure where you live in Minnesota, BUT I have seen two Marshalls carrying Lily. The one in St, Louis Park had the most merchandise. Maple Grove had home goods and MOA had zero.
Thanks! I do make it up that direction once in a great while... But I live closer to the south Metro.
I have been lucky to find a few Home items at Home Goods down here too... I always know those will fit!
I did find a dress once in one of the TJMaxx stores - it was a size 0 - of course, but it was still fun to see - there's hope that they could carry larger sizes...
I think you need to go online and buy the romper/dress you looked so good in. Doooooooo it. I've never really thought about Lilly P stuff before but I have seriously loved all the shorts in the pics so far.
Fort Wilderness is our fav so I'm excited to read the next installment. Great job so far!
LOL - thank you!
I did take a pic of the tag, so I will buy it one day... Just not at full price.
One day, it will come up on the secondary market - someone will have worn it once and then get sick of it - that is when I will swoop in and add it to my collection at a way better price.
At least, that is how I am consoling myself at the moment. LOL
I love many of their shorts - it's sad that even within the same styles of the same brand, the sizes are so inconsistent... I have a great range of sizes, and they are all the same short in different prints.
Makes life interesting, I guess.
Hahahaha... This was our first trip to FW... We were shocked at how large it was!
There is nothing better than the afternoon Disney nap!
Right? LOL - we LOVE our Disney naps! It's rare that we go without one!
You must live fairly close to me - I am in southern York County. We always fly out of Baltimore, its about an hour away and I really don't want to have to drive to Harrisburg.
D you looked great in the romper!
Thanks Tess!
Yes! We live in Palmyra (Lebanon County), about two miles east of Hershey. We usually fly out of Baltimore, too (I prefer it over Philadelphia). Harrisburg is only about a twenty minute drive for us, but I just don’t trust Allegiant or Frontier and I can’t get any other cheap flights (like Southwest from BWI).
Cool - it's always fun to find local friends on The Dis!
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I hope you all had a nice weekend? I was happy to get so many updates done on my TR! I am not sure when I will get my next one up though? I do have a very hectic work week this week, and a busy weekend coming up, so it might be a while?
Victoria and I went to see Toy Story 4 on Thursday night... I am glad we went, but the movie itself (IMO) wasn't up to par with the other TS movies... We left feeling a bit disappointed. A good movie, yes? At matinee prices though, not opening night prices.
I did bust out my Toy Story UPB for the occasion - I don't normally carry my bags at home, so this was a big deal. LOL (Wow, my mirror is dirty... Sorry)
Josh and I had a nice weekend hanging out - this was our first weekend together since before the girls and I went to WDW... The girls and I were gone for a week, then we came home and Josh left to go on his annual fishing trip with his dad for 11 days... So, this was our first opportunity to really "catch up" since the end of May.
So, on Saturday night, he made me my favorite drink from Aruba - the "Snowflake" - I couldn't tell you everything that's in it, but he's managed to perfect the recipe over the last months. Despite the rainy and chilly weather here in MN this weekend - the drink was very good!
Meanwhile... Victoria and Carter had a wedding to go to this weekend... So, I stole a few pics off of her Snapchat. They were so cute! Carter is not a "dress up" type of guy... But V is definitely a princess - so she loved it! LOL
And finally - I am actually super excited about this. Josh and I had to run some errands on Saturday morning - one of them was stopping at our Eye Dr. to have his lenses swapped out in his sunglasses. While we were there, I was chatting with our Eye Dr - He is super funny - and telling him how my collection of glasses is getting out of hand, he seemed impressed - so I showed him how I have them displayed in my closet... Which I just had them lined up on a shelf, so whatever I am in the mood for, is what I put on for the day. And he said - "wait right here"... He came out with an extra display that they were just going to toss... So, now I have a really awesome display for my glasses in my closet! However, a little disappointed - it looks like I am capped at 4 pairs!
(Trust me, I have no jewelry that's worth anything... LOL)
I hope you enjoyed my little weekend update.. Prayers and pixie dust to all!
D~
It was good, don't get me wrong - and we are on vacation... but yikes!!! Glad we were pixie dusted the pods the other night, because this meal could have wrecked our budget. LOL
I’m glad it was very tasty 
How nice men's clothes don't work this way - a size 38 pant is a 38! We had a little weekend get away to St. Louis. Went to 2 baseball games (Cardinals) and stayed 1 night downtown. Was able to spend some time with my sis and brother-in-law before heading home. It was nice. Hope you have a great week - will be watching for updates! 
