DIS Divas Trip! (old thread, see first post for link to new one)

[pixiewings71]

Beth, they are super easy!! Just layer the colored batter in the cupcake tin and they come out perfectly every time.

 

[sahbushka]

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That's awesome news, Bernice!!

Looks like a lot of ladies are back on for next year. Callie and Heather who haven't been in years, as well as a couple who missed this past one such as yourself, Sarah, January, etc. It's going to be great!

I saw Shirley post a yes! I cannot wait to have the WDW Four reunited. I miss you girls!

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Woo Hoo! It's going to be AWESOME!

Hey there sleepy!
Yes I saw!!!! I'm so excited!

Can't wait! Countdown! I must make a countdown!

Oh, I've done my fair share of creative stretching. Although, fitting over my girls isn't so much an issue as fitting over my muffin top and caboose.

Sadly I am with you on this one!

There's alway room for more Tina. We're like Jello



I'm super stoked about staying at the Grand next year. The walk to the Hojos was brutal this year. And a nighty night drink by the fireplace will be amazing!

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Sounds perfect Tina! How are you? I am really looking forward to seeing you again this year!

Ice tea... is that the Long Island brand??

Mmmmm Long Island Ice Tea!

Pool party!!!!


Can I just say that all this talk of staying at GCH has me SO excited about this trip???!

<--- scurries off to make a ticker for next year!

I know some of you won't believe this, but I actually went and spent time at the Grand's pool after the scavy hunt in 2012! I know...I don't normally take time away from my commando park going but I did do the pool. It felt great on my aching feet!

Hello everyone! My name is Lori, I am a 53 year old grandmother. I am married and live in Fort Collins, CO, with my husband. My daughter, son-in-law and 14 month old granddaughter live here too as well as my son (29).
I grew up in Florida ( at opening day in WDW ) moved to Texas, then back to Florida in 2010 ( lived 12 miles from WDW) and now home is Colorado. I come from a family of WDW cast members. My father took care of the Disney plane in the late 60's many times when it would land in Florida, 2 nieces work for DVC in FL and my daughter was "friends" of characters for a few years.
Last November we all went to DL/CA and fell in love with the parks. I had not been back to DL since 1978. Matter of fact DH and are are heading down for a few days in May we loved it so much.
Anyway I had wanted to join the group for this past trip, but it wasn't gonna happen. So I am gonna make it happen for 2014.
So here it is..... Will you let me in?

Lori welcome to the group! I love the information you have shared and look forward to getting to know you this year! My name is SarahMay and I have been to three of the Divas trips and I was one of four divas who went to Beth's first ladies only trip in WDW back in 2006! I am a married mother of two (one of whom I had to sign up for kindergarten today ) and work full time.

Well ladies, off to educate my ds7 on the wonders of Harry Potter (we are in the middle of book 3!)

Night!

 

[CamoMama]

Woo Hoo! It's going to be AWESOME!



Can't wait! Countdown! I must make a countdown!

...and done. I couldn't resist.

 

[mommaU4]

Beth, they are super easy!! Just layer the colored batter in the cupcake tin and they come out perfectly every time.

Really? That is easy! I think I'll make these with the girls this weekend.

Well ladies, off to educate my ds7 on the wonders of Harry Potter (we are in the middle of book 3!)

Night!

Someone educate me on HP. Would you believe I've never read any of the books, nor seen any of the movies.

 

[ten6mom]

Love Harry Potter! Great vocabulary although I do worry sometimes about freaking out the 6yo. We started at the beginning of summer break in 2011 and just barely started Deathly Hallows (7th and final book) last week. I am reading it aloud to the boys.

 

[cittycat]

Beth if you look in my photos under Alison's sweet 16 party on FB there are pics of the rainbow cupcakes.....I liked how they look like mushrooms that belong in Alice in Wonderland the cake is a rainbow cake....6 layers....but no pics on there of the inside that stuff was soooo much fun to make!!

 

[Stacerita]

You have some of them in your sig. That was fun. I loved our group flip flop shot.

You were totally targeted with that graphic in your sig by the way. Heck, I was the one who posted it and had it in mine, yet they never said a word to me. I guess I am just unnoticeable. LOL

I loved the flip flop shot. Another one of Dawn's awesome ideas.

And yes, I was targeted with that graphic. I think at that time I would have been in trouble for almost anything I did. eh, I survived.

I like egg rolls. Just saying.

Don't we all? *wink**wink*

 

[mommaU4]

TGIF ladies!! Finally. Lately the weeks seem to drag on and on endlessly!
My mom and dad are heading back home tomorrow. Well, first they will stop in Tennessee to visit family, then back to MI. It's snowing and cold there so I do not envy them, but I will miss them. Not sure when we'll see each other again.... It's hard not having any family around. Oh, well. I'm just happy they were able to spend time here with us.

Love Harry Potter! Great vocabulary although I do worry sometimes about freaking out the 6yo. We started at the beginning of summer break in 2011 and just barely started Deathly Hallows (7th and final book) last week. I am reading it aloud to the boys.

That's so cool.
I should really read the books. I read the Hunger Games trilogy aloud to my girls and Ruben. Adam wasn't interested. We enjoyed getting together each night before bed to read.

Beth if you look in my photos under Alison's sweet 16 party on FB there are pics of the rainbow cupcakes.....I liked how they look like mushrooms that belong in Alice in Wonderland the cake is a rainbow cake....6 layers....but no pics on there of the inside that stuff was soooo much fun to make!!

Oooh, okay, I'll take a peek!

I loved the flip flop shot. Another one of Dawn's awesome ideas.

It was! Did you see the link I posted on Deb's FB page yesterday? It was to a post Dawn made thanking Deb for her summer exchange package. In it, Dawn posted a great photo of herself holding the little monkey Deb sent her. I loved the photo so much I added it to the front page. It was just a really nice picture of her.

 

[chimo2u]

Really? That is easy! I think I'll make these with the girls this weekend.

Hi. Beth!
MY DH is the MASTER of rainbow cupcakes! He makes them for work all the time -- as some may know, he's a Alberta Sheriff,and was shot in the hand two weeks ago. He's recovering with a good attitude. But has a long road ahead of him -- one of the Judges at the courthouse said this injury doesn't get him out of making cupcakes,LOL!
It's easy peasy, I taught him.....you mix a white box cake mix to directions for cupcakes, then split into 8 small bowls/ or disposable cups. Add food colouring to each cup to make various couloirs of the rainbow. In a muffin tin lined with papers, start by layering one colour ( a couple teaspoons in the bottom of the paper, then move to the next colour, and so on....until you've layered each colour. Bake as usual, they come out funky/layered colours and so pretty! If you screwup or want to do something other than layered, just mix with a tooth pick after layering, swirl the batter -- it turns out funky tie-died look! A neat variation.
Here's a pic of hubby's latest batch

 

[mommaU4]

Marie, those look great. Thanks for sharing those tips. We are going to make them on tomorrow. I'm glad to hear your husband is recovering with a good spirit, and that was pretty funny what the judge said to him! lol
Have a great weekend.

 

[lulubelle]

Hi. Beth!
MY DH is the MASTER of rainbow cupcakes! He makes them for work all the time -- as some may know, he's a Alberta Sheriff,and was shot in the hand two weeks ago. He's recovering with a good attitude. But has a long road ahead of him -- one of the Judges at the courthouse said this injury doesn't get him out of making cupcakes,LOL!
Here's a pic of hubby's latest batch

Those look delicious Marie! I would love a big splat of vanilla frosting on top .

I hope your hubby has a speedy recovery.

 

[chimo2u]

Those look delicious Marie! I would love a big splat of vanilla frosting on top .

I hope your hubby has a speedy recovery.

Hubby did do that in the end, vanilla frosting with multicoloured sprinkles everyone always wants his rainbow cupcakes! Oh, and ..... did I mention I TAUGHT him??!! thanks for the get well wishes

 

[wendylady36]

Hubby did do that in the end, vanilla frosting with multicoloured sprinkles everyone always wants his rainbow cupcakes! Oh, and ..... did I mention I TAUGHT him??!! thanks for the get well wishes

Those sound so yummy!

 

[tinkermell]

Good Saturday!

About ready to go out and paint our garage cabinets. They got moved around in the remodel process, and I am finally getting to them. The stuff that was in them, is all over the place, and now I need that space for a temporary kitchen.

It's the domino effect here.

Have a grand day!

 

[tinkermell]

Those sound so yummy!

Wendygirl!

Your tee shirt is sitting in my car ready to be shipped. It's been there for awhile. Sorry!

How is your mama?

 

[Califgirl]

Mel, I hear you on the remodeling and the domino effect it brings on. We did that a couple of years ago. I remember thinking "How did all that stuff ever fit into those cabinets?'
Don't know how you do it all, you're the busiest lady!
Best of luck with your remodel - it's worth it in the end.

 

[Astylla]

Hello all my lovely ladies <3

Spending a not so happy Saturday at work today..frustrated with circumstances but making the best of it while being forced into an hour of overtime tonight..joy.

There will be drinking tonight..

I hate that I have been so busy and tired to not keep up..you guys are too quick for me ! I'm also counting down every day and minute to our trip in April..3 weeks from today..and trying to plan things out.

On that note..my husband still hasn't cracked what my "surprise" dinner is at DLR. I am secretly hoping it's Napa Rose Chef's counter..but don't think I am that lucky. We are already doing Blue Bayou on Wednesday ( our last day) with several friends so I know it's not that.

We booked the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour so I am so excited about doing that on Tuesday of our trip. It's going to be a busy trip but so worth it.

I hope everyone else is doing great. Miss you awesome people

 

[mommaU4]

Happy Saturday, everyone!!
I went out to Kohls today. First time since December! That's a record for me since it's just down the street and I used to go like every other weekend. Trying to cut back on spending though so now I only go every few months. I had a coupon for $10 to spend on anything. I got 8 pairs of cute socks with fun designs (cupcakes on one of them!), and a tank top for Noelle for only 5 bucks including tax. I love deals!
Then we went out to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes, and are now back home being lazy.

Hope you all are enjoying your day!

Those look delicious Marie! I would love a big splat of vanilla frosting on top .

I agree. Frosting in the best part.

Hubby did do that in the end, vanilla frosting with multicoloured sprinkles everyone always wants his rainbow cupcakes! Oh, and ..... did I mention I TAUGHT him??!! thanks for the get well wishes

LOL You taught him and he gets all the credit. I'm going to add frosting to mine, but no sprinkles. I like the way they look, but they are killer on my teeth. Ouch.

Good Saturday!

About ready to go out and paint our garage cabinets. They got moved around in the remodel process, and I am finally getting to them. The stuff that was in them, is all over the place, and now I need that space for a temporary kitchen.

It's the domino effect here.

Have a grand day!

I do not envy you for the next few weeks/months, but in the end, it will all be worth it! Hang in there.

Don't know how you do it all, you're the busiest lady!

She sure is!

Hi, Chris!

Hello all my lovely ladies <3

Spending a not so happy Saturday at work today..frustrated with circumstances but making the best of it while being forced into an hour of overtime tonight..joy.

Hi, Rose! Sorry work is not going very good right now. That sucks. But, your trip sounds awesome!

 

[funnygarcia]

whew.. who knew that filing my MN Property Tax /Renter's Rebate would be more of a head ache than federal taxes? Crappy state efile program made it much harder than it needs to be, but it's done.

In July or August (not processed until after May.. yes it is weird), I will get a nice chunk o change for my Diva 2014 fund. Hooray!!! Hurrah!

 

[Astylla]

Happy Saturday, everyone!!
I went out to Kohls today. First time since December! That's a record for me since it's just down the street and I used to go like every other weekend. Trying to cut back on spending though so now I only go every few months. I had a coupon for $10 to spend on anything. I got 8 pairs of cute socks with fun designs (cupcakes on one of them!), and a tank top for Noelle for only 5 bucks including tax. I love deals!
Then we went out to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes, and are now back home being lazy.

Hope you all are enjoying your day!

Hi, Rose! Sorry work is not going very good right now. That sucks. But, your trip sounds awesome!

Thanks for the well wishes. It's been a rough month with alot of illness around the office including myself with a newly diagnosed issue..

It's been crazy at work today and I just keep telling myself overtime for disney..overtime for disney though the alcohol at home is calling my name!!

I so NEED this trip. Speaking of shopping I LOOOVE Kohls too , sounds like a great way to spend the day. I did buy myself a new pair of jeans for my trip at Macys - Jessica Simpson has a new line of clothing and they were the best fitting and not ridicluosly expensive either. Fitting jeans for me is a
nightmare..but i'm happy to have some new ones to show off