Fluffy Girls Guide to Disney–Day Two

Day two, phew we made it safely there and even got a night of sleep under our belt.  We got the boys up at 8am, got them feed and down to the FREE breakfast .. yes  do you not know me by now … lol.  After breakfast we then took a ride to Target for me to get a new top, Rick was making fun of my non matching shirt with my pink running shoes.  While there I also picked up a sweatshirt for the night time.

We got to Disneyland as the gates were opened at 10am.  We walked and did EVERY ride, the wait times were great 10 to 20 minutes that’s all.  Rick and Cole even did some rides 2 times.  Poor Caden was pooped by 2pm, so I let him nap while I sat with him on a bench.  Rick and Cole did Splash Mountain a 2nd time only to find the wait time to be 1 1/2 hours long!  Come to find out Kourtney Kardashian was there with around 30 PEOPLE.  They of course got to cut the line and let their party ride etc.  Rick was able to see her, but still a pain in the arse he had to wait because of her !

Here are a few great pictures of our time there!

We hit the train to take us over to It’s a Small World!

The Rick and Cole went on one ride while Caden and I hit the Nemo Ride.

I let Cole drive me, oh yes nerve wracking … LOL!

We had some lunch, yes the salad is mine .

While the boys did splash mountain Caden and I stopped for Ice Cream and he took an 1 1/2 hour nap.

Then we went to Toontown, Caden was in heaven!!

Caden LOVED this place!

Seeing the dino’s was the best part for Cole.

We even got a chance to see the parade!

We ended up leaving the park around 7:30pm, yes 9 1/2 hours and my feet were about to fall off.  I had a blister the size a Texas and I thought I may die!  We went back to iHop … lol hey KIDS eat Free!  Rick was very sweet and picked up the car so I didn’t have to hobble back to the hotel.  We got back and settled in for the night.  I tried to upload some pictures etc but the stupid internet kept going in and out!  I finally gave up and went to bed.  We had problems with the internet the whole time we were there.  I can’t believe they charge people for it when it doesn’t work properly.  But hey it was a good day!

Fluffy Girls Guide to Disney Trip Day 1 …

Wednesday started with me getting up early to get work done and my calls done before the limo came to pick us up.  Cole did a half day of school, which was good and bad … lol.  Cole’s teacher didn’t like that Cole was a little all over the place last week and the week of the trip.  With the Disney trip and my grandmother our house was upside down there for a while.  Yes a teacher conference is in my near future … grand!

Now onto the trip, Rick scheduled the Limo my bosses got for us to come early to beat traffic.  The boys were so excited about the limo.  It looked older on the outside but the inside was very nice and the driver was a nice man.  My bosses bought me an iPad for Christmas and it was a lifesaver for this trip.

We hit the airport running, we had plenty of time to kill which with kids is not always easy.  Rick was very good about walking them up and down and riding on the moving walk ways.  I was able to sit and read a book which was so nice for me!

We flew on Jet Blue which is a great plane they had TV’s in all the seats which was great for kids and mom’s too!  THE only problem is if you’re a fluffy girl your butt may not fit perfectly in the seat!  My rear didn’t fit like it did last time (could be my rear is not the size it was the last I flew either).  Now I fit but let’s just say thankfully a super skinny lady was next to me because instead of muffin top I had side muffin which believe me isn’t anymore attractive then the other.  I really should have do the diet thing way before this trip even though I was down 6+ pounds it wasn’t what I needed.  So fluffy girls be ware of booty overflow!

My bosses were so nice and also rented us a car for the vacation.  We upgraded to a convertible for the boys who have been bugging me forever to ride in one.  I thought Cole was going to die when we walked up to it.  All he kept saying is “It’s a Sweet Ride”!  Another booty overflow for mom in the seat but it was worth it for the boys smiles!

Before we hit the hotel we needed to eat. Right next to the hotel was iHop with a sign that says Kids Eat Free … oh yes you know me and we went right there!  We had a great trip there and then we hit the hotel.

We stayed at the Quality Inn within walking distance to Disney.  The hotel on the website showed bunk beds.  When we got to the room it was 2 beds no big deal, so I called down to the front desk to find they don’t have bunk beds at the hotel … lol.  We got settled in for the night to get up early to hit Disney.

On an update for Today: Everyone asked us to bring back the sun, This I’m sure was NOT what they hoped for.  YUP this is what we got today.

I’m Back ….

Just a quick hi, we’re back!  Isn’t it always when you return from vacation you’re feeling under water with more work then you returned?  I’m so exhausted, we had so much fun and I’m happy to be home.

While we were gone my grandmother took a turn for the worse.  I hope she goes home to be with God and our family looking above us soon with no more pain.  I hate to see her in pain.

We do have some good news Rick starts a new job today!!  I’m so excited for him no more loss prevention with the crazy people who pull guns and knifes to steal things.  He is very excited and a little nervous I’m sure but this will be a great thing!  We also will get Medical Insurance for ALL of us at a GREAT price!!  The starting wage is not as high as he was but it’s a great stepping stone and many great things to come!

Leaving on a Jet Plane ….

You know how long I have waited to use that line .. hehe!  Oh yes I grew up with a hippy Dad, I pull from that genre of music.  Today is the day we head to Disney!!  It hasn’t felt real until this morning when I got up and saw the bags at the front door.  Check list done:

1. Bags Packed
2. All itinerary is printed
3. House Sitter is set up
4. Neighbors have the key and will watch house also

And the best part of this day is we are getting picked up in one of these:

Oh yes we have ROCK STAR level today.  MY amazing bosses who NOT ONLY paid for the airfare, hotel, CAR and Disney passes, have rented us to be picked up in this bad boy (ok not this one but you know what I mean).  The last time I had a limo for me was my prom night!  Let me just recap that for you, my LOSER date got drunk the weekend before wrecked his car so we had to hang a ride with a co-worker of mine to ride with her.  My date THEN left his wallet at home!! Oh yes you read that correct, so I paid for my part of the limo, DINNER and pictures!  Thank you McDonald’s for my paycheck that paid for all that.  We won’t go into the having to ride with this girl who didn’t want to go to stay late and my night ended watching Free Willy!

LOL Ok fast forward to present!!  This time is going to be so much better, you know how could it not be after that .. lol. 

I’m so super excited and will be riding in style!  PLUS to make our trip the best my bosses gave us spending money, yup we are so having a rock star vacation!

Hope you all have a wonderful week, I’ll try to post some pictures.  I’m sorry I won’t be around much, I promise to catch up next week.

Warm me up please …

It’s been so chilly lately around here and it’s effecting my mood … ugh.  Then I wake up this morning to see this ------>

YUP that’s SNOW!

Why not share some yummy tummy warming meals I made last week.  First off I want to share The Best Darn Chili Con Carne With Beans. This is from one of my favorite sites Skinny Kitchen.  This was easy to make and the boys loved it, Cole even took it to lunch.  I used a sausage instead of lean ground beef (because that is what I had on hand).

Last on our list was one I loved the boys and Rick just thought it was ok.  This Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole is from my other favorite site Skinny Taste. I cut up my chicken to make it easy for me and steamed my broccoli so it wouldn’t be hard.

  I’m going to go visit my grandmother before we leave for Disney tomorrow so I’m not sure I’ll be making dinner … lol it maybe a cereal night … hehe.  Hope you’re all staying warm!

Saying Goodbye and a Special Gift

I was able to take the kids and myself over to my grandmother’s house on Sunday.  We tried to go Saturday but it was just not a good idea.  It was so sad to see a women I’ve come to know and love that is as some say a spitfire.  She was feisty full of life and could drink any man under the table.  This tumor has taken a toll on her body and she is fading quickly.  She still has her sense of humor and quick wit.  She had me and my cousin laughing over the silly things she said today.  I will have the family go down one more time before we leave on Wednesday.  I have a sinking feeling by the time we return from Disney she will not be the same. 

The boys did so good, no fussing and no back talking they gave her hugs and didn’t ask many questions.  Cole and I had a talk on the drive home about GG going home to God.  He has a good understanding of what is happening but I don’t think connect all the dots yet.  They sadly have been like me while I was young and not very close to her but I know they love her just like I do.

I had the boys make up a little something for her.  I found this on project Pinterest for Valentines day.  It turned out so cute and she loved it.

I added in a little saying for her with the trick I used on the canvas we made for my dad.

I painted the boys hands first, now I accidently put the words too high so our hand heart didn’t turn out the best but still cute.  I then used both boys feet (the one I modeled it off only used one foot).

I think this is a great gift for anytime of the year hope you try it!