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Hi all.  It's Melissa here.  I am going to try and do something that I have always wanted to do...A Live Blog of our Symphony of the Seas cruise.  Let me first introduce myself.  If you watch Below Deck on Bravo then you will understand that I am the primary!  AHHHHHH.  I love being in charge...lol.  Joining me will be my wonderful husband, Axel (6) and Emily (3), my parents, my grandmother, and rounding out my motley crew is my brother.  You can probably tell by the name of my blog that we are a family that loves Disney.  But a close second would be Royal Caribbean.  We will be lavishly living it up in the Villa Suite on November 30, 2019.  I know what you are thinking...why start a blog so early?  I guess I am just too dang excited not to get my thoughts down.  My hope that you all enjoy yourself while reading this, and it may help future cruisers. 
 

Okay guys...10 DAYS till Symphony!!
I am currently looking at my schedule.  Only 6 more workouts, 9 more sleeps, and 5.5 more working days.  I am a sucker for countdowns.  My hair appointment is for Friday, getting my nails done Tuesday.  I am just so excited to relax!!! 
We heard from the Genie on our schedule.  I am not too pleased with it, rather disappointed.  So to turn a negative into a positive, I am making my own schedule!  
Forgot to mention, on Day 2 we are doing a cabin crawl.  I am excited to host this.  We are the second to the last cabin because someone has a crown loft suite.  I talked to the Genie about having so planks and appetizers so we are all set on that! 
How am I ever going to cruise again with out Star Class?  Please tell me it can be done...

So we are officially at 42 days to go!!!  We had some serious rain from Nestor so my event was cancelled.  I sell Dotdotsmile on the side so I was a little bummed because this is one of my favorite events!!  In any case it gave me some extra time to go shopping!  I grabbed my bff and on our way we went.  I was thinking that I needed another dress and the kids needed some formal wear.  
 
I couldn’t help myself when I saw this.  Introducing Axel...quite dapper I think.  

I was referring to the dining schedule.  I do appreciate her trying some pre-planning though.  I am just rearranging it a little bit. 

What do you mean ?  Your Genie created a schedule without consulting with you first ?  This isn't really a big deal.  You can do whatever YOU want to do.  I'm sure the Genie was just trying to be proactive.  Sometimes it's a waste of their time but they usually try and do SOME kind of pre-planning. 
 
You cannot go back.  I wish you could, but you can't.  ?
It is easier when you cruise on a ship that doesn't have SC.  

Okay guys...10 DAYS till Symphony!!
I am currently looking at my schedule.  Only 6 more workouts, 9 more sleeps, and 5.5 more working days.  I am a sucker for countdowns.  My hair appointment is for Friday, getting my nails done Tuesday.  I am just so excited to relax!!! 
We heard from the Genie on our schedule.  I am not too pleased with it, rather disappointed.  So to turn a negative into a positive, I am making my own schedule!  
Forgot to mention, on Day 2 we are doing a cabin crawl.  I am excited to host this.  We are the second to the last cabin because someone has a crown loft suite.  I talked to the Genie about having so planks and appetizers so we are all set on that! 
How am I ever going to cruise again with out Star Class?  Please tell me it can be done...

12 days to go!  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

I am sitting here thinking this...
I just feel like I have so much to do!  We have finalized some plans though.  We decided that we are going to have Thanksgiving at our house, then we have Friday for shopping...you know last minute shopping.? Our plan for Saturday is to get some Dunkin when they open and be on the road by 6-6:30 am in the morning.  We have about a 4.5 hour drive or so.  My goal is to be at the port by 11am!!!  
 
Our Genie communication with Lisa has been good.  I feel like we are not needy cruisers, but I have become reliant on Lisa.  I spent so much time on that survey, I wanted to make sure she got it and actually read it.  She gave me a little more bad news when it came to my drink preferences saying there is no Corona Premier or Vanilla Crown Royal.  She assured me that I wouldn’t go thirsty!!!  So the good news is they do read those surveys.  I am patiently waiting for her next email because she was outlining our dining and show schedule.  I have some specific requests so I am excited to see it all play out. 
 
We are just so excited.  

A little late, but this is my hubby in his glory days.

Hello friends.   Wanting to take the time to wish a very Happy Veterans Day!!!  Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice.  But these are my favorites...Here is my grandpa, my dad and my husband.

Hey all!!!  So we are officially at 33 days!!!  My family is getting so excited.  We are frantically trying to potty train my daughter, which is giving me some major stress.  She doesn’t understand that she has to be potty trained to go in the kids club!!  But in the end, she is trying really hard. 
On another note, we ordered the kids some luggage and they arrived last night.  Here is Axel and Emily

Hello friends.   Wanting to take the time to wish a very Happy Veterans Day!!!  Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice.  But these are my favorites...Here is my grandpa, my dad and my husband.

My sweetie, Speedy.

Ooh rah !  Happy belated birthday, Marine !

My dad.  Looks like he totally scammed somebody else’s plane b/c that is not his name on the side !  He had one, though...
 

Hello everyone.  So today has been interesting to say the least.  I guess my daughter wanted to play dress up and have fun with my makeup!  She said, ”I look pretty!”  Yes, that’s my brand new palette of eye shadow...guess I have to make another stop at Sephora.  Oh well...
On other news, we officially heard from the genie and we have started our communication emails.  Our genie is Lisa.  Her communication has been good for response time.  I did however ask for menus and she referred me to the app.  It’s a great tool, but I have guests that don’t have the app.  
 
This week will seem long but that’s because my husband is spending a week in Orlando for Microsoft Ignite!  He has been looking forward to this for a long time.  I am going to do my best holding down the fort while he is gone.  So in the meantime, I am trying to start packing the kids.  I can’t watch more football because my fantasy team is sucking right now.  Sigh
 
Go Pack Go
 

Hello everyone.  So today has been interesting to say the least.  I guess my daughter wanted to play dress up and have fun with my makeup!  She said, ”I look pretty!”  Yes, that’s my brand new palette of eye shadow...guess I have to make another stop at Sephora.  Oh well...
On other news, we officially heard from the genie and we have started our communication emails.  Our genie is Lisa.  Her communication has been good for response time.  I did however ask for menus and she referred me to the app.  It’s a great tool, but I have guests that don’t have the app.  
 
This week will seem long but that’s because my husband is spending a week in Orlando for Microsoft Ignite!  He has been looking forward to this for a long time.  I am going to do my best holding down the fort while he is gone.  So in the meantime, I am trying to start packing the kids.  I can’t watch more football because my fantasy team is sucking right now.  Sigh
 
Go Pack Go
 

Hello everyone.  So today has been interesting to say the least.  I guess my daughter wanted to play dress up and have fun with my makeup!  She said, ”I look pretty!”  Yes, that’s my brand new palette of eye shadow...guess I have to make another stop at Sephora.  Oh well...
On other news, we officially heard from the genie and we have started our communication emails.  Our genie is Lisa.  Her communication has been good for response time.  I did however ask for menus and she referred me to the app.  It’s a great tool, but I have guests that don’t have the app.  
 
This week will seem long but that’s because my husband is spending a week in Orlando for Microsoft Ignite!  He has been looking forward to this for a long time.  I am going to do my best holding down the fort while he is gone.  So in the meantime, I am trying to start packing the kids.  I can’t watch more football because my fantasy team is sucking right now.  Sigh
 
Go Pack Go