jenseib
Mommy to Claire
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2006
Hi, I'm Jen!
I can't beleive it, but I am going to Disney in August of this year!...
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AND on top of that, I am going with out my family!
So I'm sure you want to know why I am so amazed about going in August. Well....These past 2 years have been kind of a whirlwind of some stress. My DH, Skip, Had his hip replaced in Oct. of 2009. We had gone to Disney as a family in March of 2009 and he had a hard time walking and after many Dr's visits and different diagnosis, we finally got the news that his hip was like a broken wagon...the wheel was about to fall off.......That analogy worked well for us , as we are Dairy Farmers.
We were hopeful, and at first it appeared that everything was going well. But it wasn't. Again after many months of gettting the run around from Drs, they came to the conclusion that the hip never took and it needed to be replaced again. This info came in Oct of 2010. I had been planning a Disney trip for Dec of 2010. Skip had then decided we should do 3 nights on the Wonder, along with 3 or 4 nights at Disney. I was so excited... I had wanted to do a Disney cruise for years!....but then with the news of the new replacement, everything was put on hold. The surgery was done in Dec. and things seem to be going well now.
We planned a trip for late March/ early April. 3 nights on the Dream and 3 nights in Orlando.
Sadly, 2 weeks prior to going, Skips brother and partner in the Dairy Farm broke his leg....BADLY...and Skip had to bow out to stay home and take care of the farm. My DD, Claire, who is 6 and I still went, and we brought along my Mom in his place, and my Dad joined us for the Orlando portion of the trip.
It was an amazing trip, which of course had ups and downs. The biggest down being that Skip wasn't with us.
I am still working on that TR and I invite you all to read it, along with my dining report from that trip as well.
A Hop, NO Skip, and Many Mishaps to a Disney Dream
So This is What a Dream Tastes Like
SO...Why am I going without my family this trip???
I recently started a new job.
A few of my fellow Disers work for the same company. One morning in May, BrookElizabeth...aka Brook...found out that Disney was offering some onsite education program this year. What they call an AEP. That was so exciting. How fun would it be to go to Disney just to learn ABOUT Disney!!!
I approached Skip with the idea...actually pretty doubtful he would say yes...but beleive it or not he did! So I quickly applied and was accepted!
Brook also applied and was excepted as well. We have requested to be room mates during this fun adventure!
For those who don't know her, this is Brook.
Brook's DH Joe and adorable son Henry will also be coming along and staying at another resort while we are doing our training.
I'll let Brook tell you about her plans!
Brook's current TR can be found here.
Marriage: The Trip Report
We also have 2 other co workers joining us for this adventure. Mindy and Patty. They have requested to room with each other as well. I will invite them to add anything they like as well.
I have to say I am so excited to be able to meet these girls in person. We talk quite a bit on facebook and I feel a nice bond with them already!
I hope you will all join us on this fun adventure of planning!
I can't beleive it, but I am going to Disney in August of this year!...
....
...
....
AND on top of that, I am going with out my family!
So I'm sure you want to know why I am so amazed about going in August. Well....These past 2 years have been kind of a whirlwind of some stress. My DH, Skip, Had his hip replaced in Oct. of 2009. We had gone to Disney as a family in March of 2009 and he had a hard time walking and after many Dr's visits and different diagnosis, we finally got the news that his hip was like a broken wagon...the wheel was about to fall off.......That analogy worked well for us , as we are Dairy Farmers.
We were hopeful, and at first it appeared that everything was going well. But it wasn't. Again after many months of gettting the run around from Drs, they came to the conclusion that the hip never took and it needed to be replaced again. This info came in Oct of 2010. I had been planning a Disney trip for Dec of 2010. Skip had then decided we should do 3 nights on the Wonder, along with 3 or 4 nights at Disney. I was so excited... I had wanted to do a Disney cruise for years!....but then with the news of the new replacement, everything was put on hold. The surgery was done in Dec. and things seem to be going well now.
We planned a trip for late March/ early April. 3 nights on the Dream and 3 nights in Orlando.
Sadly, 2 weeks prior to going, Skips brother and partner in the Dairy Farm broke his leg....BADLY...and Skip had to bow out to stay home and take care of the farm. My DD, Claire, who is 6 and I still went, and we brought along my Mom in his place, and my Dad joined us for the Orlando portion of the trip.
It was an amazing trip, which of course had ups and downs. The biggest down being that Skip wasn't with us.
I am still working on that TR and I invite you all to read it, along with my dining report from that trip as well.
A Hop, NO Skip, and Many Mishaps to a Disney Dream
So This is What a Dream Tastes Like
SO...Why am I going without my family this trip???
I recently started a new job.
A few of my fellow Disers work for the same company. One morning in May, BrookElizabeth...aka Brook...found out that Disney was offering some onsite education program this year. What they call an AEP. That was so exciting. How fun would it be to go to Disney just to learn ABOUT Disney!!!
I approached Skip with the idea...actually pretty doubtful he would say yes...but beleive it or not he did! So I quickly applied and was accepted!
Brook also applied and was excepted as well. We have requested to be room mates during this fun adventure!
For those who don't know her, this is Brook.
Brook's DH Joe and adorable son Henry will also be coming along and staying at another resort while we are doing our training.
I'll let Brook tell you about her plans!
Brook's current TR can be found here.
Marriage: The Trip Report
We also have 2 other co workers joining us for this adventure. Mindy and Patty. They have requested to room with each other as well. I will invite them to add anything they like as well.
I have to say I am so excited to be able to meet these girls in person. We talk quite a bit on facebook and I feel a nice bond with them already!
I hope you will all join us on this fun adventure of planning!
Can't wait to hear about this trip!
I'm in.
NOT with my favorite airline though. Spirit came out to be the cheapest, even with paying for a bag. I decided I will not take a carry on (they charge for those as well) and just carry a tote with my important things. My flight leaves at 9:45 AM on Sunday, Aug. 14th, putting me in Orldando around 12:09. My departure flight will leave a 5:41 on Friday and bringing me back to Detroit at 8:16. I can live with those times!
I'm sure Stephanie will come & read along as well! Have a great time for all of us!
