Blonde Brothers

That is what Andy thought about naming his band. Music Maniacs is the other option. Aaron didn't like either one. It didn't help when I said they were both "cute." Who knew that after 3 weeks of guitar lessons, we'd be naming a band? Love that ambition. :)

Confessions of a Pixie Newbie

 

Wow. I must admit I really wasn't prepared for that. I knew FREE dining would be a big deal. It's always been a big deal to me. But when you are working for other people- it becomes an even bigger deal. I prepared until the wee hours of the morning getting my stack ready and making sure I had everyone's info. I got up early to check all the sites for final dates and rules. I called in at 6:58. 6:59. 7:00. I got right in and figured I would be holding for 30 minutes or so. I really wasn't prepared for the 3+ hour hold. Wow. I really should have showered before this. I really should have had more than 4 hours of sleep. I really should have called from my cell phone. Lessons learned.


BUT- everything went off without a hitch. I got it for everyone in my stack- plus a few more. It was every bit as exciting as a big score on Black Friday. Snagging a Disney deal is my kind of fun. I love helping people stretch their Disney dollar. I love being a part of other peoples excitement and vacation plans. I love being a Pixie.

Back and Ahead

July came and went with a blur. We slowed down one week to enjoy a nice relaxing vacation at Sunset Beach. Man we love that place. The weather was great, the waves were great (from the reclined position of my chair) and the company was great. We even had a vacation visitor that we all love. Thanks Miss Stacie for hanging with us. I like our beach chats.

I finally broke down and started using Google calendar. Life changing. Love love love it. I love the reminders, I love the color coding. I love how nothing has to be scratched out and it all lines up beautifully. As Martha would say, "it's a good thing." Having it on my new phone is an even better thing. We ordered Five Guys on Saturday just because "I have an app for that!"

The kids have had a million things on the calendar this summer too. Swim, drums, music, sewing, appointments, and always a bazillion extra kids at the house have made it go by even faster.  But now it is August...the month of many changes. I am sooooo looking forward to the Disney trip (that'll get its own post soon) in a couple weeks but I am sooooo not looking forward to going back to school the following week. It'll be ok once we get back into the groove but man I love summer. I love the late nights. I love the grilling. I love the sun shining at 8pm. I just love the sun. School means that fall and those 6pm sunsets are around the corner. Blah. Is it too early to countdown to summer 2012?

Forever Reign

My current favorite and daily prayer. Listen and worship.
And for any Baptists that might be reading this, it is even ok to lift your hands on this one.
I won't tell. ;)

Quotes of the Day & Other Smiling Times

Andy- (when we drove onto the island) "Yes! This is where all the good stuff happens."

Aaron- "I have sand in all my nooks and crannies."

Maci helped Aaron pick out some Axe spray deodorant at Walgreens. They were smelling ALL of them. Contemplating. Aaron was really listening to Maci's opinions and Maci was really trying to help Aaron make a good choice on his deodorant scent. When did they get so grown up?

Later I taught the kids how to play Balderdash. We laughed so hard we probably disturbed the neighbors. They are really good at it. Andy wanted to learn too. He is still a little young to get the whole concept which made things even more entertaining. I could tell you all the stories but they really are those "had to be there kind."  I'll just note this one so we'll always remember it...When it was Andy's turn to be the reader, he wrote down the correct definition and then mixed it in with our fake ones.  He read all the "fake definitions" and then prefaced the last one with, "Now. Here's mine." Bless him.  :)

Remember Me?

I really don't have much to say. Yet I feel I should post. I feel I should just stand up and wave, "I'm still here." I know things have gotten crazy the last couple weeks. I'm working. Working. Working. But you know how people talk about when you are doing what you love, it doesn't seem like work. They are spot on. I haven't minded getting up early or staying up late. I thought I knew so much about Disney only to discover how much I have yet to learn. I thought I was confident in my writing skills only to be given an opportunity that makes me doubt. Yes. It has been a crazy couple of week. But in a good way. And I'm still here. I'm starting to find the groove. I really didn't have to stay up this late tonight. Except I had 2 All My Childrens, 2 One Life to Lives, and 1 Bachelorette to catch up on. I couldn't even start them until all the boys were in bed. Funny how those boys don't like watching any of those shows with me. Maci does though. We watched together. The soap opera legacy lives on...at least until September. Sigh. Yes, I heard the news about the internet...but do you really think Susan Lucci is going to settle for an internet soap? Not likely.

So. As I said, not much to say except that I'm still here. Keep the tea coming...

Follow Me Over Here!

Blatant plug here. I started a Disney blog. Yep. You knew that was coming. Sweet Tea isn't going anywhere. This is still my personal 'journal, vent, share the love' blog.

All Mouse. All the Time however is going to be just that. All about Disney all the time. Please stop by. Please sign up to follow me. Please help spread the word.

Stepping off my blatant plug soap box now. Thank you.

Catching Up

Yes, we do have some catching up to do. On one blog page I have birthday wishes for all 3 kids. That is a big indicator that I have been less than consistent in my blogging. Oopsie. I meant to. I have blog intentions.

Moving on...in case you didn't hear my screams of excitement or haven't seen my Facebook blast on the subject, I have officially become a Pixie! I am a Disney Vacation Planner for Pixie Vacations. If you know me at all, you know how thrilled this makes me to be a true "on the payroll" Disney vacation planner! I offer full concierge level services on all things Disney and there is NEVER a fee for the client.

Being a DVP is one thing but being on the Pixie team is what really pushed this over the edge of excitement for me. Pixie Vacations are known in the Disney realm. They have connections. They have special offers. They have webistes, blogs, and podcasts. Now I am a part of that "they." I don't even know if that made sense...I've had very little sleep since signing on.

I already completed the entire College of Disney Knowledge. I've learned about marketing, Florida and California destinations, the cruise line, and am now working on training for Disney's Hawaiian resort- Aulani.  It's been a bit of a whilrwind but I do love it.

So....Disney anyone?

Happy Birthday Maci Joy

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Aaron's Birthday 6/22/11

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