Friday, August 23, 2013

Disneyland Vacation - My Observations while at Disneyland with my kids


Day 1 of Disneyland Vacation:
Learning about myself ....while on my Disneyland vacation.......

You know you have lowered your standards when you take your kids to Disneyland and.....

1. You buy a fanny pack, feel like a dork wearing it, then kind of start liking it by the 2nd day.

 It is kind of like crocs. You know you shouldn't like it but secretly you still kind of wish it was cool.

 2. You eat carmel apples and churros your entire vacation but somehow rationalize it....."Hey, at least I am not the person that has to ride a jazzy yet."

3. You beg your kids to go on "It's a small world" ride because it has air conditioning.

The sad part is, I have done all 3 of the above during this vacation.

And, I am not embarrassed to say.....I have my fanny pack ready for tomorrow. I need to leave early to make sure I get in the churro line and get a few small world rides in (I now know the song in 3 languages).r entire vacation but somehow rationalize it....."Hey, at least I am not the person that has to ride a jazzy yet."
3. You beg your kids to go on "It's a small world" ride because it has air conditioning.

The sad part is, I have done all 3 of the above during this vacation.
And, I am not embarrassed to say.....I have my fanny pack ready for tomorrow. I need to leave early to make sure I get in the churro line and get a few small world rides in.

 

Day 2 of Disneyland Vacation:
Disneyland update...

 These are things I had to question while at Disneyland today:

 1. How do people afford Disneyland tickets yet can't afford a brush or deodorant?

 2. Why come to Disneyland if you ride a jazzy and can't go on rides? I understand if you have grandkids, but I saw couples that just went by themselves. Why not just go to a movie or something?

 3. The lady that had a stroller with no kids in it, yet had two dozen Krispy Kreme donuts strapped in. I am sorry....but that is weird. I love donuts too but 2 dozen? In a stroller?

 4. Why do couples with no kids buy Mickey Mouse and Mini Mouse ears to wear around Disneyland? I don't even let my kids wear that kind of stuff (then again, I have no room to talk as I have been sporting my fanny pack).

 5. Why do adults hog the line to get pictures taken with the Disney Characters? I understand we all want to see Mini but seriously? To the lady in the Mini Mouse ears who took 10 minutes worth of pictures and is over the age of 40. That is not normal. My kids (6 and 7) and the other 100 kids in line even thought you were weird. And, WHY do you need to get Donald Ducks signature? HE IS NOT REAL.

 6. To the guy with the short shorts who has hung out by the hotel for hours at a time, pretending to have a cell phone and pretending to have a conversation on your fake phone. What is that all about? How do you get to that point? I have hit some low points in my life, but nothing a king sized candy bar couldn't solve. Why in the world would you choose Disneyland to be homeless? People here have already spent their money on tickets and are in bad moods from waiting in lines all day. You are better off to go to a nice tropical spot with couples who don't have kids and will actually give you their money.

 7. How can those Disney characters wear those hot costumes in this heat? I was tempted to wear a sports bra and let my stretch marks hang out I was so hot (my husband talked me out of it....thankfully). The only way I could wear a hot Disney costume is if it helped me lose weight. And, if this is in fact what it does.....we should market it for a new Disney Diet Plan.

 8. Lastly, to the couple who got married at Disneyland and wore a tux and veil on all the rides. That is messed up!!! Love Disneyland, Enjoy Disneyland, but……you don’t get married there.

 Well, I am off to go see the Disney Parade. I am sure I will have a post about this when I get back.

 

Day 3 of Disneyland Vacation:
Last Disneyland update/advice.

 This is for all the Disneyland moms I saw at the parade........

Just because you can squeeze (and I mean SQUEEZE) into short shorts and a halter top doesn't mean you should actually wear it. And, if you are over the age of 30 and have children....wear a bra in public.

 I would love to wear this type of clothing too, but we need to know our limitations.

 Muffin top = No halter top

 Legs that rub together when walking= No Short Shorts

 After Birthing Children= wear a bra....preferably one with underwire

I am not ripping on others, I have to follow these rules too. I have realized with age that the only way I can stay cool in the hot weather is to pour bottled water on myself. Halter tops and short shorts are not the answer for me anymore. Be considerate of others and buy a water bottle.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Winsday, Wednesday. Silly ideas for making work fun.


Click on link to watch clip:
http://youtu.be/CLfz_OSQWF4

This is a great way to have fun at work. Every Wednesday we would have prizes (inexpensive prizes) for people in our department to win. It was a great way to break up the day. And, who doesn't love to win things on Wednesday? :)

As you can see from the clip above and picture below, we only give away classy items :)


Thursday, August 8, 2013

Perfect Redneck Cake - Even without using Hostess products

Okay, so this cake was hard to make as I had to use the Hostess knockoff items. But, it turned out pretty nice. All items bought from the gas station, lots of preservatives, and unhealthy which = PERFECTION for a Redneck Cake.
Eat your heart out Paula Deen. You got some competition girl :)