GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Friday was pretty much a perfect day. Looking back, I couldn’t have asked for a better 10th anniversary. We had family time and time to just enjoy being a couple. It started with a big breakfast. While we cooked, my dad took Z to the Meadow’s Trading Post because he wanted a newspaper. Does this sound familiar? Yep, guess what Z came back with? He knows how to work his Pop Pop. After breakfast, Jason made a grocery store run, and my dad and I took Z to the Settlement for a pony ride and some exploration. After the pony ride, we went over to the barn to see the big horses. A Segway tour came in and they were showing the carriage to them. The guide called Z over to push the music button. He got a big kick out of that. Then it was time to do some exploring, to check out a place I’ve gotten close to recently but haven’t really seen in a loooooooooooooooooong time. I bet you know where we’re going, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Well, since photobucket finally finished with my upload over night, we can continue our little adventure. Even though no one is playing along, I’m going to pretend that you all guessed we’re going over to check out River Country. You’re right! Here’s the ticket booth that is now the entrance of the Backyard BBQ. The bathrooms are still used for the Backyard BBQ Sad After that depressing scene, it was time to walk back to the Settlement. Z wanted to play on the playground, and I wanted to sit on Crockett’s porch. Not much going on today. I put Pop Pop on Z duty, so I could chill for a bit. Ahhhh….. Jason rejoined us, and he made the situation even better. After playing awhile, Z decided it was time to play photographer. My hair is a hot mess. Oops. Selfie I call this next photo series “The Settlement Playground through the Eyes of a 4 Year Old.” Next up, I we get cleaned up and have a date night that includes a carriage ride, some bar hopping, and dinner at Narcoossee’s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Love the photos of Z and Pop-Pop on the pony ride! Pure joy on both their faces! There's nothing better than TCD ranch! I know where you're going, and I look forward to the photos. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Love the photos of Z and Pop-Pop on the pony ride! Pure joy on both their faces! There's nothing better than TCD ranch! I know where you're going, and I look forward to the photos. TCD We must have posted at the same time. I'll give you credit though because I know you know where I'm heading. They really enjoyed the pony rides. It was more fun to watch them than it would have been to lead Z myself. You might be a little biased towards the TCD Ranch. LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I figured you were going to RC but I couldn't get my post to go through. RC is still depressing but I like seeing the photos anyway. Z takes good pics. Looking forward to the drinking update. Hoping for Peer Born. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I am sorry that this site has been acting up so much, because I think you are being robbed of readers of your report. Great job on the River Country photos. There is much less water than normal in the old pool. I wonder why. I love Z's photos. I LOL'd that in the middle of all the playgound pics, he took a picture of that little girl. Z always is looking for the ladies, isn't he? I'm always up for a good bar hopping story, so bring it on! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I read, but if this posts, it is my first successful one. I did know where you were going in the other update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyzombie-Brenda 10 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Your photos are great, Z is one cutie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I figured you were going to RC but I couldn't get my post to go through. RC is still depressing but I like seeing the photos anyway. Z takes good pics. Looking forward to the drinking update. Hoping for Peer Born. I hope you're not sad.... it was a liquor and wine night. I do have some pics though. I am sorry that this site has been acting up so much, because I think you are being robbed of readers of your report. Great job on the River Country photos. There is much less water than normal in the old pool. I wonder why. I love Z's photos. I LOL'd that in the middle of all the playgound pics, he took a picture of that little girl. Z always is looking for the ladies, isn't he? I'm always up for a good bar hopping story, so bring it on! TCD Ha ha! You noticed the girl. I thought that was funny. I do think you're right about the site issues preventing some from reading. Maybe they'll jump in late. I read, but if this posts, it is my first successful one. I did know where you were going in the other update. Glad it worked and you are here! Your photos are great, Z is one cutie! Thanks! I think he's pretty cute too, but I'm biased. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Time to finish up Friday. It was an awesome night, and I had a very special surprise dessert for Jason. Then, there’s only one more day left. Sad. Once we showered and put on some nicer clothes, it was time for our carriage ride, booked by none other than our own Fiend Jason (Katman not my Jason). This was a special treat for us because I rode in on a horse drawn carriage with my parents when Jason and I got married. Want to see? Here’s Jason and me. Wow, we were young and skinny. One more more of my dad and me since he’s in the report. But I digress. Let’s fast forward back to 2013. Our carriage picked us up across from Crockett’s Tavern. Our driver, and I feel terrible for forgetting her name, has been a CM for 33 years, over 20 of which have been with horses at the Fort. She was awesome. She let us have our romantic moments, but was more than willing to answer any questions we had. They have a few different options as far as where to go. Our driver took us towards the Wilderness Lodge. We brought a nice bottle of wine with us. No pictures of that. But Cheers! We saw some deer. We really enjoyed it. It was very relaxing and romantic. On the beach after the carriage ride. We got on a boat to the Contemporary. We didn’t have a ton of time until dinner, but we peeked into one of the shops. I thought these were cool. We almost grabbed a drink there, but there was one drink I wanted to make sure I had, so we got on the monorail and went to the bar at the Poly. I HAD to have one of those pineapple drinks. Wow, it was good. And I don’t think they skimp on the liquor. We had a really good bartender there, so we ended up staying there until dinner. I think I only had that one drink there, but Jason had a few. We arrived at the Grand Floridian feeling pretty good. Here’s where we’re heading! We checked in and went to the bar while we waited on our table. And actually, I lied to Aaron because I had a Blue Moon at the bar. I just don’t have a picture. We requested a table by the window. They gave us free champagne. I’d heard about personalized menus, but they must not do that anymore. We started with apps. Jason loved his salad. My lobster bisque was just OK. I’m used to it being creamer and thicker and thought it would have more lobster. Jason chose scampi with lobster and shrimp. Too bad he didn’t read about the spinach. He doesn’t like it, but picked around it and still enjoyed it. I had the lobster. It was goooooooooooooooooooooooood. At some point, the EWP came by. Then it was time for our special dessert. I had contacted the Grand Floridian about a month prior about making us a mini replica of our wedding cake. They did a good job. And it was tasty! As we were finishing up our cake, it was time for the fireworks! We went out on the deck to watch them. This was about the time that Jason told me what an amazing night it had been, how perfect everything was, and that he was really impressed with how I had planned it all. It really was a perfect night. And I have to give credit to Fiends because it was you that suggested the restaurant and timing!!!!! (I did tell him that.) We finished watching inside because it was windy. (Luckily, the wind kept the crowd of the deck.) Then, we headed back to the Fort. The only issue of the night….. I left my leftover lobster and cake on the monorail. Even so, I couldn’t have imagined a better evening. Tomorrow is our last day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wonderful evening!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Can I say you two look more in love now then you did back then? It sure looks like the 10 years have been good to you both.Love your whole anniversary night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow... what a trip report.... Z is really photogenic... Someday we'll be voting for him.... The anniversary plans were great. Congrats on 10 years and the wonderful accomplishment ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 The next update will include an evening at the Flower and Garden Festival, but just answering comments for now.... Wonderful evening!!!! It really was perfect! And aren't you the person who first suggested Narcoossee's? Can I say you two look more in love now then you did back then? It sure looks like the 10 years have been good to you both.Love your whole anniversary night. Awwwwwwwww..... thanks so much! It's been a great 10 years. Wow... what a trip report.... Z is really photogenic... Someday we'll be voting for him.... The anniversary plans were great. Congrats on 10 years and the wonderful accomplishment ! Thanks so much for your kind words about Z. He sure can ham it up for a camera! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I did suggest Narcoosee's, not sure if I was the first, but I know that it was the most fabulous dinner we've ever had at Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Great update.I see your husband married "up" like me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I call this next photo series “The Settlement Playground through the Eyes of a 4 Year Old.” Did anyone else think this little girl looks a bit like Anna? What a great evening you had! And a great day! Congratulations on your anniversary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Did anyone else think this little girl looks a bit like Anna? What a great evening you had! And a great day! Congratulations on your anniversary. Yes, I think that looks like Anna. She's just missing that little twinkle in her eye. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I did suggest Narcoosee's, not sure if I was the first, but I know that it was the most fabulous dinner we've ever had at Disney. It was really good. Thanks! Great update.I see your husband married "up" like me. Ha ha! Did anyone else think this little girl looks a bit like Anna? What a great evening you had! And a great day! Congratulations on your anniversary. You're right, she does! And thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Saturday, April 6th was our last day. We spent the morning packing up. Well, Jason, my dad, and I packed. Z destroyed/redecorated. That’s why we get a premium. Otherwise, our whole site would be holes. Speaking of holes, something ate our tablecloth. Weird. Once it warmed up a bit, we headed to the pool. Z was swimming short distances across the stairs. I need to get him back in swimming lessons because he’s almost there. Jason only came to the pool for a little bit because he was packing. Such a good husband doing the work while we played! And it was important to get packed because that evening we were heading out to Epcot for date night #2. Pop Pop really spoiled us. Something happened to the hot tub, so they had to repair it and refill it. The water was cold, so the kids took it over. Look, I think I spotted a freeloader birthday party! I’m going to title this photo…. WHY?? It might seem judgmental, but I’m a bigger girl too. And that’s why I don’t wear a bikini. This picture doesn’t really depict the true horror. I had to draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag Z out of the pool around 2:00 because I needed to get ready and he needed some rest. Up next, our experience and the Flower & Garden & Food & Booze Festival Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Great update. When the TCD twins were Z's age, they could (and sometimes did) spend hours digging up the dirt at our campsite. I twisted many an ankle. You should have posted some kind of warning before posting that photo of the lady who had her toddler's bathing suit on. Can't wait to hear about the FGFBF. This is the first I've heard of the name change. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Wasn't my description before the picture warning enough? I think she might be friends with the lady you photographed playing Twister. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Okay, I admit to wearing a two-piece swimsuit. But I'm 120 pounds at 63 years old. If you don't like it, don't look. My only problem is the saggy skin from losing about 45% of my body weight 10 years ago. Not pretty. But I'd rather have you see the saggy skin than the fat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Gwen, first of all, congrats on the weight loss! And if I weighed 120 lbs, I'd be rocking the bikini too. However, from the front, you couldn't tell that woman had on bottoms. Not cool. And sadly, you are missing the full array of tattoos on her breasts. I tried not to look, but I swear she was following us around to the different pool areas. I do realize I'm being mean (sorry for that), but if she does want to wear a bikini, choosing one that fits would be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeFortMama 43 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am finally catching up. When the site is up I have been trying to get posts to my own trip report up. I was really hoping to get my pics of you guys up before you got your report finished but you are on the ball! It looks like you had a blast! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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