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September 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

 

Hi everyone! I am finally back home after a crazy stressful few days away. A huge huge thanks again to those who are praying for us during this crazy time, continued prayers are greatly appreciated while things get sorted out. Sorry to be in the dark with yall about this, but for legal reasons I really just can’t talk about it right now. Hopefully one day.

Yesterday while Bobby was dealing with some things most of the day, I did my part, then went for a run in my favorite neighborhood then did 20 minutes on the elliptical at the hotel. Later that night we went out to dinner, walked around my favorite shops, and got some ice cream. I need ice cream like I need another 5k race shirt. Seriously.

 

Bobby got Oreo cookie crème filling with cookie dough, and I got cheesecake with graham cracker crust. YUM! It was so nice out we were able to sit on the benches and enjoy our dessert!

 

We settled in early and just relaxed and watched some TV. It was nice to just unwind before coming back home this morning. After a 3 hour drive, we are back in Business in the Montgomery household.

With all that being said, I must say I am READY TO GO ON VACATION! We leave in September, and have our dogs and house being taken care of while we are gone of course. After dealing with all this “stuff” we totally need a break.

I thought it would be fun to tell yall about our “plans” for this trip! (by the way I found the post I did last year outlining our fall trip to the Grand Floridian, HA!)

Well, some things are changing this year and some aren’t. Creatures of habit I tell ya! We are still staying at our beloved Grand Floridian in the main (concierge) building.

 

I can’t wait to eat all the yummy lounge food! Get in my belly!

We will be eating at some of my favorite places as well, like….

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Liberty Tree Tavern

Narcoossees

Yachtsman Steakhouse

and Citricos, among many others.

I am sure I have said this before, but besides the Grand Floridian, our favorite thing about Disney is all the yummy food. We love getting to go to some super nice or themed places we don’t get to eat at back home. Having a nice, long, relaxing meal is right up our alley! We enjoy the parks too of course, but we don’t have to go non stop from morning till night and make ourselves totally cranky and exhausted.

We love lounging at the pool, and running/working out, too.

 

We will also be attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party again! Boo to you parade, Hallowishes, and trick or treating in the Magic Kingdom!

Not to mention, the most exciting thing of all, is we will be sharing part of our trip with our great friends!

YAY! I. CAN’T. WAIT.

QOTD: What is your favorite thing to do on vacation? Is it all about the relaxing, the food, seeing somewhere new?

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  1. Andrea says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:17 am

    Looks like fun! I want to go to Disney World but the husband is not into it. He’s never been so just doesn’t understand.

    • Jen says

      September 8, 2011 at 8:15 am

      You have to take him! My husband had never gone as a child either and we finally went together for college graduation. While he doesn’t love it like I do, he does love the great customer service and quality dining so he continues to go back with me. We even got married there 🙂

  2. Jen says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:15 am

    🙂 Cannot wait.

  3. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Hope you get some chill time SOON after all the crazy. And I now officially want ColdStone.

    • Heather says

      September 9, 2011 at 7:58 am

      We always seem to get fro yo and not real ice cream so it was a nice treat!

  4. Sarah says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I’m going to Disney in September and going to the Halloween Party, too (September 30th) – when will you be there?

    • Heather says

      September 8, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      I prefer not to say the exact dates of my trip, but I can tell you I will be working the wine and dine race expo on a separate trip!

  5. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Yay!! How fun!! I love the Boo to You Parade.

    • Heather says

      September 9, 2011 at 7:58 am

      Me too! We have been listen in to the CD in the car!

  6. Crystal says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    I vacation for the…food. Duh. LOL.

    • Heather says

      September 9, 2011 at 7:59 am

      Hahaha

  7. Amanda @ Running On Waffles says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    We’re going to the Halloween party too! I’m really looking forward to it as well as some of the food and wine festival events! I’m counting down the days til we leave and am super excited to stay at the Boardwalk this time (our DVC property is Bay Lake so we usually stay there but wanted to be closer to the food at Epcot)!

    • Heather says

      September 9, 2011 at 8:01 am

      Oohhh dvc fun! If I wasnt a travel agent I would buy dvc. I can’t wait to go back!

  8. Rach says

    September 8, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Hey girl, just caught up on your last couple of posts. I will definitely continue to be in prayer for you guys as you sort through all of this stuff. And hey, you guys SO deserve a break! I hope you enjoy every single moment! 🙂

  9. Kerrie says

    September 8, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    YAY!!!!! One more week! I was thinking of our WCC date earlier today 🙂

    • Heather says

      September 9, 2011 at 8:02 am

      I know I am so excited. The ressie I have is for 6:15 I think. What time is the one you have?

  10. Jennifer (The Vintage Chain) says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    How fun! We went last year in Oct. for MNSSHP and had a blast. I really wish we could go again this year for it, but we are trying out MVMCP instead. Which I’m still perfectly happy about. 🙂 I just really love the Fall season.

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