We are back in 2013 this week. This year my husband Joe of Off to Neverland Travel was supposed to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. Unfortunately he injured his foot and could not participate. Since he already reservations and a ticket he decided to take Mr J instead. He registered him for [...]
Living in Houston we don’t get much Fall like weather so when we do we run outdoors. On this day we headed to Duessen Park on Lake Houston and started out the morning to try our hand at geocaching. This was our first and last attempt at this. Mr J is just a bit [...]
The final couple of days was just about having fun with Mr J in the parks. We arranged two Character meals at Cape May Cafe and Crystal Palace because he had still not turned three yet and it was most like the last trip where he would eat free. We also did it [...]
Towards the end of this trip we were all about just having fun. We also had a chance to meet up with my Aunt and Uncle for lunch at Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. They had also been here running the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. That same evening we headed to [...]
The first couple of photos I share are Mr J the budding photographer. Since I have taken so many photos of him he thought it was only fair to return the favor. As a present I got him a Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera and he carried it everywhere. Unfortunately that camera [...]
This week we head back to Walt Disney World for the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. This is was the first time we did a runDisney weekend as a family. Mr J was now a seasoned Disney vet at the age of 2 and a half. He actually led us through [...]
The next day we spend the day at Animal Kingdom. Again, we spend the time getting to know some of the Character but the highlight was The Boneyard. When you enter The Boneyard you will find yourself in a play area much like of the Honey I Shrunk the Audience play area. It [...]
One of the luxuries of my husband being a Disney travel agent is that their annual conferences are held at Walt Disney World or at another Disney property. That means I get to go as a spouse and relax while he is in meetings all day. On this trip I got the chance [...]
This page is one of those memorable childhood memories – the first hair cut. It took Mr J over 2 years to finally have enough hair to cut and we purposely waited for our Disney trip so we could have it at Harmony Barber Shop in the Magic Kingdom. It was magical. The [...]
The first page has a couple of miscellaneous photos and then beach photos from our road trip to Walt Disney World. This was the first time Mr J saw the ocean. He was impressed and started playing in the sand right away. I wanted him to dip his toes in the Gulf of [...]
The page has quite a few shots of Mr J playing around the parks. But the story worth remembering here is the Princess Breakfast at Norway. While we were waiting he was great but when he walking into the room to have his photo with Belle he began to scream. He was terrified!! [...]
This page is Easter at our house. This year is the first time Mr J understood that finding eggs was the goal and there was candy inside each one of them. As soon as he got up he raced around and found them all before my husband had even gotten up. He was [...]
I start with a hodge podge page of miscellaneous photo of springtime activities. Everything from a spring snow in Syracuse, NY to helping Dad with yard work is included. My favorite photos are the ones where Mr J is playing at the neighborhood fountain. That day he felt so empowered as he was [...]
Our second big outing was to the Houston Children’s Museum. To be honest Mr J was a bit to young for the activities inside but once we headed outside he was in his elements. There were tons of water based experiments to work with. His favorite one was the area that allowed them [...]
Today I am sharing a couple of activities during the summer month’s here in Houston. The first page is blueberry picking. Blueberry picking is big in Houston and is seen as a real family outing. Everyone get’s into the act and this day was no different. Even the grandparents joined us in picking [...]
This page is filled with some miscellaneous photos from early that year. We have creating art on the driveway with sidewalk chalk, playing in the fountain down the street (all the little boys were doing this), and getting to know the family cat.. Kit Used:Minted template(retired) and Hopscotch Kit (retired) by Mye De [...]
This first page if from one of our days at the local park. This is when he was just getting big enough to start being independent and taking on the slides by himself. My favorite part of this page is photo on the lower right. We were having so much fun that neither [...]
This page shows what his big birthday gift was. If you live in a Houston suburb you have one of these in the back yard. Mr. J was in heaven when he first saw it and wanted to do everything all at once. He spend hours just climbing up and down the stairs. [...]
Great layout using pocket pages to make a huge title page for your album. This one is just a full page of cards that make up a full image of Cinderella Castle in teh Magic Kingdom. Kit Used: Unknown
here are some of my favorite photos from both of our trips in my traditional 12×12 scrapbooks. I work on those pages anytime I have product that inspires me or I’m just in the mood for some Disney! These photos include meeting Stitch and Daisy Duck at the entrance of Epcot. Kit Used: [...]
The holidays at Disney World are so much fun. There are so many things to do and here you see some of the high points. Wandering the World Showcase in Epcot to see the decorations and hear the story tellers. Getting in a Mickey's Holiday Party in the Magic Kingdom. Seeing the Candlelight [...]
Love putting souvenirs and photos together. Everything from cast member stickers to pocket cards just make your memories pop. In this one we have a couple of photos. One from the Jedi Training Academy in Hollywood Studios and one from the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot. Kit Used: Unknown
Every noticed all those people wearing lanyards covered in pins? There is s purpose beyond just collectins then - trading them! Half the fun is meeting people and trading pins. The best way to get started is purchase a starter kit and trade with Cast Members. Cast Members wearing a lanyard of pins [...]
Disney Cruises are really special. From the second you step on board you are surrounded by luxury and Disney magic. Kit Used: Project Mouse (At Sea): BUNDLE by Sahlin Studios/Britt-ish Designs
Food and Wine Festival in Expcot is the 'most wonderful time of year' for some. They get to leisurely wander world showcase and taste food and beverages from all over the world. Kit Used: Unknown
Widerness Explorers was a great addition to the Animal Kingdom. It gave kids something to do other thatn look at animals and ride rides (even though you would think that was enougn) The kids are given their Wilerness Explorer handbook at the kiosk on the bridge entering Africa. They then visits stations all [...]
Disney is known for their attention to details but this may just take the cake. If you are in the Magic Kingdom you need to head toward the Tangled themed bathrooms. This really is over the top. From wanted posters of the ruffians Rapunzel encounters to the ever popular frying pan weapon. And [...]
Weather you are trying to save a bit of money or love oversized Disney icons Pop Century resort may be the place for you. Kit Used: Unknown