DisneyDiva

I just need to get some things off my chest, so I'm posting here - because I feel like sharing it with the bloggersphere... I grew up attending church, going to Sunday School, VBS, Pioneer Club (our church's equivalent to Awanas, I believe), and any other church function that may have been happening. I went to a private Christian school and had quite a few friends that I enjoyed spending time with. My next door neighbor who was only a few months younger than me was also my best friend. It was easy to be best friends with her when she lived right next door to me - we could see each other daily. As I went into 3rd grade, my parents decided to homeschool me and my siblings. I was  so excited  about this! Seriously. I wanted desperately to be homeschooled. The problems I didn't see coming with being homeschooled aren't very noteworthy. Truly, my parents kept me socialized through church activities and sports, etc. The worst was the "uncool"ness factor it broug

One of my favorite things about Disney parks is the music. I went to Disneyland as a young'n and then not again for many years; rediscovering my love for Disney parks on my honeymoon. As we entered the gates of Disneyland, I heard the music and immediately a smile spread across my face and I looked at my newly-pronounced husband and said "Oh my goodness! This is what I hear in my head every day! This is amazing!!" I constantly have a song in my mind, and generally it's from old musicals or Disney movies...both of which play while you are walking down Main Street, USA. It was fantastic. One of my first memories of entering the park after years of absence and it felt like...home. It was wonderful. Since that trip, I've been on a mission to find that music so I could play it when I needed the Disney magic/nostalgia. And I found it! Finally. It's only taken 7 years, but I finally found it! My husband came home from work the other night and I had the music playin

Thankful. This word just keeps coming to my mind today. I have SO much to be thankful for. I deserve nothing and yet God has given me so very much. Everything I have is a gift. I realize many people say things like "you deserve  it" when something good happens to someone. But, what do we actually  deserve? We deserve nothing, well, nothing good . Are we good people? Not good enough. You cannot be good enough. It is impossible. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23. It's just the way it is. And yet, God freely gives  us gifts. I am blessed beyond measure when I think of this realization. I am grateful. The biggest gift I have is salvation, next in line is my marriage. As a young teen, I was challenged to write a list of all the attributes I would want in my future spouse. After I wrote it, I stuck it in my Bible and would look at it every once in a while. There were the normal teen girl wants "sensitive, musical, etc." but then ther

One of my lifelong dreams has been to meet Doris Day. That may seem like nothing to most people, but she has been an inspiration to me. Her smile lights up the screen, her voice is silky smooth, her dancing is graceful and fun and she is a terrific actress. I have a great love for acting, and I believe it started when I watched Doris Day perform. I love her. This year, Miss Day is turning 90 years old. She actually shares a birthday with my son, that makes it an extra special day. In honor of her 90th, there is going to be a great celebration in Carmel-By-The-Sea to celebrate her. I found out about this event months ago, and immediately called the hotel to see if my idol would be there. They didn't know at the time, so I went ahead and booked. There were to be some VIPs there, and the hope was that Ms. Day would be among them. I've been counting down the days. Less than one month and counting! And then, the email came in. Miss Doris Day, my childhood (and adult-hood) favo

My son is in love  with the music of Frozen. I mean, in LOVE! If ever the TV is on, he wants it on Frozen music, if ever we are driving in the car, he wants the music of Frozen on, if ever I have the radio on, I must quickly turn it off so we can listen to all of the songs of Frozen, if ever I am on my computer, he is asking for youtube videos to be played of Frozen. For this reason, I do believe I have seen and heard every single version of "Let It Go" that has been created thus far. So, in no particular order - other than the order in which I have seen them (for the most part), here they are for your viewing pleasure: 1) The Original: 2) The Other  Original: 3) The Multi-Language Version: 4) The Piano Guys: 5) Africanized Tribal Cover:  6) The Weatherman: 7) The Google Translator: 8) The Mommy Version: 9) The Good Morning America Sing-A-Long: 10) Kids Reaction to Multi-Language Let It Go: There you have it. The mom

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This post is a bit delayed, but here is Elsie's birth announcement The Front The Back

What a terrific year this has been! Much has been accomplished and fun has been had! Here is a look at the highlights, for those who are interested. :) In January: I turned 30 and my husband surprised me with a trip to my favorite place on earth: Disneyland!! He came up with the greatest idea ever for surprising me too - for a few weeks leading up to my birthday, he was giving me coupon books. There was a deadline at the back of each coupon book for yet another coupon book that I had to ask for by the deadline. I almost forgot to ask for the biggest and best coupon book because I wasn't feeling well - but I remembered! Here's what I got as I blurry-eyed looked at my voucher as I was waking up: It was AMAZING!! Huge surprise. I don't think he'll ever be able to top that. :) While we were there, we did a "Walk In Walt's Footsteps" tour of Disneyland and we got to see his private apartment. That was pretty fantastic. In February, we dedica