A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[kawaiiwoofs]

im so excited!

 

[Lolo22]

Oh my goodness. You have NO IDEA how magical it's going to be. Going to Disneyland with KIDS is beyond description. I have 6 kids & we just got back from Disneyland in April. (My hubby is military & was gone for several months so this was our "welcome home daddy" trip.) I'm a fanatic & have been to Disneyland at least 100 times (I was a Disney Imagineer Intern back in the day), but there is NOTHING like taking kids there. It was my 3 boys' first time & when they saw that castle you should see the magic in their eyes. We waited to meet Captain America for them & then waited . . . . wait for it. . . . 3.5 HOURS to meet Anna & Elsa. I thought we were all going to die, but the very second you walk into that room & see those princesses standing there & then see your three girls' eyes light up as they run up to them & hug them. . . there's just nothing like it. It's worth every second in that line. Disney truly is MAGICAL.

:wizard:

You want magical? This was a pic of my 3 year old son just as we were getting ready to leave Disneyland. He stood there for 10 minutes without moving, just taking in the magic around him. It was absolutely precious. Oh the memories. Have SO MUCH FUN on your trip!!!

Goodness Gracious!!! So I still don't know how to upload or shrink photos on here. I got this photo off my family blog. . .& somehow managed to get it on here, but don't ask me how because I'm not sure. Is there a way to just upload a picture from my computer? And how do we make it normal sized? I think we need a "tutorial post" on how to do photos before the big reveals start in July because I want to be able to post pics of my gifts from my Fairy Godmother & I'm sure everyone else does too.

Omg someone needs to make your story into a lifetime special! Such an adorable photo!!

 

[sparklegirl]

I can't wait to shop for someone else!
 

I just swapped my stash to put together a package for my sister who just got back from the peace corps, and I was amazed at how much great, unused, stuff I have! I will definitely be breaking into the stash for my person. I also just resubbed to birchbox...so I will have those points to use!

 

[tweakabell]

Ooh lucky!  I live in southern CA and my Instagram feed has been full of people who have done to Disneyland and I keep thinking I need to go so I can get some ears!  Do they make pink ones?  Or glittery ones?  Have fun at Disneyland!

Yes they do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> They have TONS of styles,it's a giant wall in the stores, I want them all /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have these ones http://www.disneystore.com/disney-princess-ear-hat-with-tiara/mp/1254791/1000292/

 

[lovepink]

Yes they do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> They have TONS of styles,it's a giant wall in the stores, I want them all /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have these ones http://www.disneystore.com/disney-princess-ear-hat-with-tiara/mp/1254791/1000292/

Yes they do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> They have TONS of styles,it's a giant wall in the stores, I want them all /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have these ones http://www.disneystore.com/disney-princess-ear-hat-with-tiara/mp/1254791/1000292/

OMG thank you!  I am off to drool/pick out ears.  Then I can plan my trip so I can wear them!

 

[tweakabell]

unfortunately disneystore.com doesn't even have a fraction of the styles available /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> although that's probably best for my wallet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[chelsealady]

I can't wait to shop for someone else!

I just swapped my stash to put together a package for my sister who just got back from the peace corps, and I was amazed at how much great, unused, stuff I have! I will definitely be breaking into the stash for my person. I also just resubbed to birchbox...so I will have those points to use!

I went thru my stash and made a bag up for my sister, SIL, niece, and mom for Mother's day. There is much more that I can pull out for my person.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Sign ups are officially closed and it looks like we have about 46 participants.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Only two more days and we can get this party started for real!

 

[latinafeminista]

Sign ups are officially closed and it looks like we have about 46 participants.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Only two more days and we can get this party started for real!

Feeling super paranoid that I didn't sign up, is there anyway I can check the Google form? 99% sure that I did, but yeah just being paranoid /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Feeling super paranoid that I didn't sign up, is there anyway I can check the Google form? 99% sure that I did, but yeah just being paranoid /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'll see if @ can check for you in the AM. I'm pretty sure she would have messaged you if there was an issue with it though. And even if there is, you're still technically signed up on the sign up thread, so you're fine!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[latinafeminista]

I'll see if @ can check for you in the AM. I'm pretty sure she would have messaged you if there was an issue with it though. And even if there is, you're still technically signed up on the sign up thread, so you're fine!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ok sounds like I'm good to go then, thanks for the reassurance!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Also, just as a reminder ANYONE can sign up to be a fairy, even if you're not officially participating. We'd love to have you!

Sign ups are here: https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131471-midsummer-swap-2014-fairy-central-casting-call-and-lounge/

Make sure to include your super awesome & whimsical fairy name if applicable! :wizard:

 

[sparklegirl]

I went thru my stash and made a bag up for my sister, SIL, niece, and mom for Mother's day. There is much more that I can pull out for my person.

wow, 4 bags! now that's impressive! although I probably could have done the same, haha

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

@@latinafeminista I will check for you as soon as I get home from dropping the kids off at school! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Ok sounds like I'm good to go then, thanks for the reassurance!

@@latinafeminista you DID sign up through the Google Doc as well! You're good to go!

 

[dressupthedog]

I'm getting so pumped for this now! I can't wait to start shopping/raiding my stash for one of you.

On another note, I'm one day into a four day drive moving half way across the country. I have to drive my car by myself and I'm pulling a trailer. I really don't like driving, so my stress level is ridiculous high right now, and I needed to share.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

@ that is super-stressful! I hate driving, and would be very unhappy if I had to pull a trailer by myself. I hope everything goes well over the next few days, and I'll try to get Godchildren assigned soon so you can make shopping lists in your head while you drive /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Safe Travels!!!

 

[dressupthedog]

Thank you! I do have a lot of time to mentally pick out the perfect gifts.

 

[meaganola]

Yay! I don't know what I'm more antsy for: My Birchboxes (late shipping, ugh. Up side: more points for Midsummer!) or my godchild assignment!

(Sorry, Birchbox *and* godchild: The thing I'm *most* antsy for is _X-Men: Days of Future Past_ on Memorial Day weekend!)

 

[latinafeminista]

@@latinafeminista you DID sign up through the Google Doc as well! You're good to go!

yay, thanks @!!