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Hi Everyone!
I just booked our rooms for the convention even though it is still 7 months away. We are going to save up so we can make it a big family vacation before the school year. We plan on arriving on Thursday and then go to Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun on Friday with the kids. We are extremely excited for our trip and can't wait to meet some of you.

So, my question.....We booked the rooms at The Westin(hotel the convention is at) but I am wondering for those of you that have looked into this if there is a more cost effective route to go as far as hotels go that are in that vicinity(not familiar with KC at all). I know The Westin has some darn good rates and the location seems pretty good but I'm Dutch and like to save money where ever I can. Very Happy

Maybe when the time gets closer we can get a big group and possibly get some group rates for Oceans of Fun or Worlds of Fun on that Friday? Rates are anywhere from 27.00-37.00 ages 3+ but I think it would be well worth it.

Thanks and hope to see you there!!

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Tom · Posted: January 31 2007, 10:57 PM Post subject:

Looks like the convention rate is $109 a night. It's always better to be at the convention site.

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Maysonsmama · Posted: January 31 2007, 10:58 PM Post subject:

i just made our reservations too!! i am willing to switch hotels if we all want to stay somewhere else though. we are all over going to oceans of fun and worlds of fun. this is our family vacation too!!

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kathleen · Posted: January 31 2007, 11:25 PM Post subject:

I was just talking about this with DH today. We lloked up the price and will stay at the convention site too (much easier that way). We plan to stay a while as well to visit friends and just have fun. Oceans of fun sounds great! is the convention fri-sun on just sat and sun? do you know the cost per person? and what do you get? Sorry, we missed last year and we are not sure what to expect. Thanks for any ifo you have.

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kwisteena1021 · Posted: January 31 2007, 11:29 PM Post subject:

I wont be able to go Wahhhh but wanted to say from experience you will want to stay at the convention site if at all possible that way if you need to go to your room it's right there and because of late nights up with friends it will just be convient! Just thought I would share..you ladies have fun!

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momtofourgirls · Posted: January 31 2007, 11:40 PM Post subject:

I just booked two ajoining rooms. Looking forward to making more plans.. anybody know about the classes for older kids??? I'm not sure if I'm going to take the whole family Confused

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EliasMom · Posted: January 31 2007, 11:40 PM Post subject:

im planning to go, last year kinda was a last minute thing, and this year i hope i can get everything before. but lets see how it goes ... because with the house we are spengind so much money!!!!

and it will be only me, and hopefully elias =) and m,aybe a cousin who will help me baby sit elias =)

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Mom2Faith · Posted: January 31 2007, 11:48 PM Post subject:

Awesome! So glad that I went ahead and booked a room on site. I think I'll go ahead and book a couple more for the rest of the family to join us.
Sounds like a great time! Very Happy

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Renee Lacey's mom · Posted: February 01 2007, 7:33 AM Post subject:

I can't come this yr Crying or Very sad

. We are taking the girls to Florida and that is the weekend of our Anniversary.. I so want to be there to meet you all.. Maybe I can just come with Lacey lol!!!

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Koby'sMommy · Posted: February 01 2007, 8:20 AM Post subject:

I can't go this year either! Our Big Golf TOurnament and Dance with Chris Burke and band is here the very next weekend. SO ANyone who ISN"T going to the convention feel free to come here! There are people from all over coming to it!
ANyway, from experience I say stay at the hotel where the convention is! I tried to stay with Family in Atlanta this year, and it worked okay, but by the third night ended up just getting a room(at a better rate than convention rate too) for the last night or so! Good luck!-Courtney

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: February 01 2007, 8:21 AM Post subject:

We'll be there and are staying at the Westin... it's definitely easier!

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karlismom · Posted: February 01 2007, 9:47 AM Post subject:

We're going also! I booked our room a couple months ago! We're staying Thursday-Monday this year. We didn't get to see much of Atlanta, so I wanted to be able to stay longer this year and see some of Kansas City.

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McKenna · Posted: February 01 2007, 11:16 PM Post subject:

I better book my room!! I'm planning on going again, but am not definate yet.

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southernbelle · Posted: February 01 2007, 11:35 PM Post subject:

Who is taking kids?

can't decide. My hubby Shocked

said he would go with me this year. This is big. But it's a lot to fly all of us...9.... So I'm not sure yeat what we're going to do.
amy

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Mom2Faith · Posted: February 01 2007, 11:49 PM Post subject:

Hi! We are taking both of the girls with us and I am pretty sure my parents and possibly brother and SIL are coming also. It is only a 4 1/2 hour drive for us and we plan on staying from Wednesday-Sunday. I'm SOOOOO very excited!! I just checked out the pictures from last years convention. Looks like an awesome time!
Hope to see you all there!! Very Happy

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lespring · Posted: February 01 2007, 11:51 PM Post subject:

Oh I want to go so bad. I don't know how I'll swing it, but I sure want to go! I'd be bringing Angela, and if I can figure out a way I'll bring a PCA along as well.

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southernbelle · Posted: February 01 2007, 11:59 PM Post subject:

I just did the map quest...It's only 14 hours. I had it pictured in my head a lot further. How about we just make the drive and pick up folks along the way...like Renee...I have to go right through TN and Nashville!! And then St. Louis...Who's in St. Louis. lol.....anyone else want to caravan with a suburban full of kids. lol
amy Laughing

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momofrussell · Posted: February 02 2007, 5:51 AM Post subject:

There are a FEW of us in St Louis Very Happy

heehee

We booked our rooms just a bit ago ourselves. Although I've been with a group at the STL convention (NDSS) years ago, we didn't really DO the convention.. and we were sad to miss last year's NDSC....soooooo Kevin and I truly plan on actually DOING the convention. I will be taking all 3 kids and my oldest will probably help watching the kids while Kevin and I do some of the convention. I don't know how much of the convention we will do but I am truly hoping Dr. Capone will do a Friday session again like last year... that is the ONLY reason I really want to go! I'd give ANYTHING for Russell to meet him too actually!

We only are 3 1/2 hours from the convention.. we will be going Thurs afternoon until Sunday afternoon.

A.

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mesmom · Posted: February 02 2007, 6:03 AM Post subject:

momtofourgirls wrote:

I just booked two ajoining rooms. Looking forward to making more plans.. anybody know about the classes for older kids??? I'm not sure if I'm going to take the whole family Confused

I don't know if anyone else answered this, but the sibling sections are AMAZING!!!! My kids are going to be soooo sad, cuz I doubt we will be going! But these are amazing! Just wanted to encourage you to sign them up if you go. Makes me sad we probably won't be able to go. BIG TEARS!!!

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ciarrasmom · Posted: February 02 2007, 8:17 AM Post subject:

Im going. I have had my rooms booked for several months now lol. We will be staying Thurs-Monday as well. Just an FYI...I reserved the HUGE entertainment suite for ROA (my other board) and it would be neat to share it with folks from here, too, give us all a meeting place to hang and chill with the kids. I am extending an invitation to all who want to join us, bring a bag of chips and a soda or juice, and come hang with us!

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Kcnolan21 · Posted: February 02 2007, 10:15 AM Post subject:

I guess I better book my room and flight...

Anyone have the hotel address?

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Mom2Faith · Posted: February 02 2007, 10:38 AM Post subject:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0602145029&key=91EE6

The Westin Crown Center
1 East Pershing Road
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Phone (816) 474-4400 •

Hope that helps!! Smile

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: February 02 2007, 10:40 AM Post subject:

I think we're only bringing Kennedy and the baby this year. Kass and Kam are going to stay home with my mom. I'll be doing the T21 Club table again so anyone who wants to drop by and help or hang out, feel free!

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Kennedy (5.16.04)(ds)
(Lookin cute in her designer genes)
Baby K (EDD:5.17.07)
(Whatever will we name him?)

D is for Down syndrome
Kennedy's caringbridge page
Our family website
Down syndrome awareness products!

marlene · Posted: February 02 2007, 9:09 PM Post subject:

I forget, what's the date for the convention? August something??

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momofrussell · Posted: February 02 2007, 9:14 PM Post subject:

Aug 3, 4, 5

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southernbelle · Posted: February 02 2007, 9:31 PM Post subject:

Just brought it up to the hubby. hehehe. Hey Renee...shall I bring a couple of big kids (Jessica and Rebecca maybe Kristin) to help out at the table so we can go play. Frank can babysit.
amy Wink

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Koby'sMommy · Posted: February 02 2007, 11:14 PM Post subject:

OMG I just found flights for less than 150 each!!!! 126 to be exact! I might be coming after all, the flights I was finding before were over 350....HMMM! WE shall see!-Court

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Tom · Posted: February 03 2007, 9:02 AM Post subject:

It's obviously time to start discussing the convention. So I have a brand new forum set up to discuss your plans. I'm moving this thread there.

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Kcnolan21 · Posted: February 03 2007, 10:00 AM Post subject:

Courtney, Which site did you find that on? I can't seem to find anything under $250 per person.

Does anyone know of any good sites to use for Airline tickets. I looked up the driving time and its 17 hours. I don't think I could last 17 hours in a car with my mom and Nolan. LOL!

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momofrussell · Posted: February 03 2007, 10:21 AM Post subject:

we only use southwest.. they seem to have the best deals by far! Unfortunately Southwest doesn't go EVERYWHERE.. but they can get pretty close even if you have to drive to get that deal sometimes Wink

I got a kickin deal when I went to FL to see Chrstina.

www.southwest.com

A.

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ginnym · Posted: February 03 2007, 10:57 AM Post subject:

Anyone interested in driving in from the NorthEast? Or sharing a room? It would probably only be Maeve and I as that is a very busy time for Sean with construction. And I am not sure about managing flying - not the flying part, but the carrying her and ner carseat and luggage, etc.... I would really like to go though....

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momtofourgirls · Posted: February 03 2007, 11:03 AM Post subject:

Quote:

momtofourgirls wrote:
I just booked two ajoining rooms. Looking forward to making more plans.. anybody know about the classes for older kids??? I'm not sure if I'm going to take the whole family

I don't know if anyone else answered this, but the sibling sections are AMAZING!!!! My kids are going to be soooo sad, cuz I doubt we will be going! But these are amazing! Just wanted to encourage you to sign them up if you go. Makes me sad we probably won't be able to go. BIG TEARS!!!

mesmom,

Do you know what age the activities and classes start for siblings? I remember seeing info about it last year... but I can't find it anywhere on the site. I really want to take the whole family. I need to find out info about flights. Unfortunately, my oldest has girl's camp until the 3rd- which I am supppose to attend... maybe we can fly out later that day or I'll just take her home early.

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Kiersten 12 yrs.
Madison 10 yrs.
Hannah 8 yrs.
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momtofourgirls · Posted: February 03 2007, 11:06 AM Post subject:

Ginny,

Another option is, if my family doesn't go, I have two ajoining rooms... we can get a few women to share them. Heck, if you can't find someone else to share and you don't mind sharing with my whole family-- we will have an extra bed. I just thought it would be toooo much to fit 6 of us in one room for several days!!! Very Happy

My kids would love to room with your cute little butterball. If not- you have to catch up with us so they can say hello!

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Kiersten 12 yrs.
Madison 10 yrs.
Hannah 8 yrs.
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Kcnolan21 · Posted: February 03 2007, 7:01 PM Post subject:

Ok, I just booked our room. Now just waiting on the flight?

Thanks Adrienne for the southwest info. I looked online but there are not booking flight that far in advance. But the good news is that what they are booking for the flight is around $160 roundtrip!

See you all in Kansas City, MO!

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EliasMom · Posted: February 04 2007, 6:06 AM Post subject:

for us will be $543.89 per person :S

oh and Ginny if we go, we also can share room Smile

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ginnym · Posted: February 04 2007, 2:05 PM Post subject:

Ali, we can have a slumber party! Maybe you could bring some tequila Wink

I use to be able to drink it when I was younger!

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kellyrimmer · Posted: February 04 2007, 7:42 PM Post subject:

Im going also. I need to book my room also. It will just be Alexis, Kristen and I going. Paige might go depending on what she has going on.
Amy and Renee we need to meet up and follow each other!

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Mom2Faith · Posted: February 06 2007, 4:52 PM Post subject:

YAY! I'm so glad there are so many of us going!! I can't wait to meet all of you.
It would have been a blast if we could have blocked off a whole floor obviously depending on how many rooms are on a floor for everyone on the downsyn forum. That would mean it would be one big party!! Very Happy

Wouldn't that be a hoot?

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kris10z · Posted: February 07 2007, 1:25 PM Post subject:

Ok, room booked. It will just be me coming. The only room left is for two double-beds, so if someone wants to be roommates, that would work out. I just checked flights and they are about $170, so not too bad. I think it may just work!

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coopersmoma · Posted: February 09 2007, 11:21 PM Post subject:

I am planning on coming along with 2 or 3 others from our local group. I am excited, this will be my 1st time!!!! Cooper will not be joining me, he will be with my Grandparents at a Trail Ride and Cooper would much rather be with them!!! I look forward to meeting everyone!!

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