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I don't even know where to begin! This was an amazing trip! And you two are absolutely fabulous dahling!
I want a copy of that presentation or better yet - can you have a visitor? I'm really hoping one of these days we'll get Matt(hew) & Lynette down to WDW with us. And did you know she works for the company that makes the Dole Whip ingredient? (Maybe I shouldn't have told you that.)
To top HBD this trip, you must make an ADR for opening so you can officially be the 'Celebrity of the Day' and open the restaraunt.
And when are we going to see each other again? Definitely this summer when Aladdin comes - yes?!
We will try not to frighten your baby as I lunge at her, exclaiming "Belle! You're my favorite princess of them all." And you may think I'm joking, but that is what I will most likely do.
I have a little girl on my block who is now 4 who will always be called snow white by me because two summers ago every single time I saw her she was in snow white dress, she'd be on a wagon ride with dad as snow white, running down the block in her princess dress, sooner or later she'll probably get tired of me calling her that but until then, I always say, Oh snow white, your highness, how are you today princess and she giggles. All of the kids in my neighborhood are used to these eccentricities of mine! I can actually tell you the favorite princess of all 8 of the little girls on my block and the favorite characters of at least 10 of the little boys, they call me the crazy disney lady!
I have a little girl on my block who is now 4 who will always be called snow white by me because two summers ago every single time I saw her she was in snow white dress, she'd be on a wagon ride with dad as snow white, running down the block in her princess dress, sooner or later she'll probably get tired of me calling her that but until then, I always say, Oh snow white, your highness, how are you today princess and she giggles. All of the kids in my neighborhood are used to these eccentricities of mine! I can actually tell you the favorite princess of all 8 of the little girls on my block and the favorite characters of at least 10 of the little boys, they call me the crazy disney lady!
So, Cassie: Who is MY favorite Princess???
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Cassie, dahling...you simply must join us along with brent and liz on a future trip!
Wonderful idea! I can just imagine the fun. We should definitely try to make that happen. When Liz and I achieve our goal of living down there someday we must make that a monthly event!
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I can't believe how quickly you've completed your trip report. You have left me completely in the dust as I am still on day 1. I completely enjoyed it and every minute of our time together there. Liz and I simply can't wait to do it again.
Also, wanted to share something with you that Liz and I have. Word has it you are a big fan of Minnie. Guess who we found out she loves to play dress up as?
I want a copy of that presentation or better yet - can you have a visitor? I'm really hoping one of these days we'll get Matt(hew) & Lynette down to WDW with us. To top HBD this trip, you must make an ADR for opening so you can officially be the 'Celebrity of the Day' and open the restaraunt.
And when are we going to see each other again? Definitely this summer when Aladdin comes - yes?!
Kelly, we are definitely going to see Aladdin, and I will let you know when we schedule the presentation -- Avik and I would SO appreciate having a WDW fan in attendance since our coworkers will make fun of us. Come on down!
I've urged Matthew to visit WDW with you and he just does this:
But dahling, I AM the Celebrity of the Day whenever I show up at HBD!
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I have a little girl on my block who is now 4 who will always be called snow white by me because two summers ago every single time I saw her she was in snow white dress, she'd be on a wagon ride with dad as snow white, running down the block in her princess dress, sooner or later she'll probably get tired of me calling her that but until then, I always say, Oh snow white, your highness, how are you today princess and she giggles. All of the kids in my neighborhood are used to these eccentricities of mine! I can actually tell you the favorite princess of all 8 of the little girls on my block and the favorite characters of at least 10 of the little boys, they call me the crazy disney lady!
Cassie, you would definitely fit right in with Sheri and me. You come on down, too!
I can't believe how quickly you've completed your trip report. You have left me completely in the dust as I am still on day 1. I completely enjoyed it and every minute of our time together there. Liz and I simply can't wait to do it again.
Also, wanted to share something with you that Liz and I have. Word has it you are a big fan of Minnie. Guess who we found out she loves to play dress up as?
Brent
Brent dahling! Actually it is Sheri who is the big Minnie fan, but she will see that pic and appreciate it.
And I don't have 6 teenagers, so I get my Trip Reports done quickly. Can't wait for further developments on YOUR TR.
yeah, wait a minute...I am the minnie fan, dahling. and i LOVE her dress-up outfit and also the photo that liz texted me. cindy is encouraging me vicariously to start a minnie collection much like her goofy crew.
True enough, Cindy. Sorry for my mix up. After all, I am a guy! We will look diligently for Minnie as Belle and if we can find one we will present it to you as any of your adoring fans would.
And you are so right about the 6 kids thing. I like to have windows open on my computer of all my pictures of that day, and my notes so I can gather my thoughts and don't forget anything. It's just been hard to find time to do that this week.
Hopefully I will have something by the end of this weekend. Thanks again to you and Sheri for meeting up with us.
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Wow! I read your TR this morning in one sitting & really enjoyed all the photos and fun you shared with us. Clearly, you & Sheri have figured out how to alter the time-space continuum because I don't see how you were able to fit all that fun into the same 24 hours that the rest of us have!
Thanks for the great photos, especially the Tree of Life. Having little ones, I rarely get to spend time savoring the details. So, this was a real treat!
Carol
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DS-almost 3 & DD-6 with Meeko & Pocahontas in 2012
DH, "Commando" (Let's get a move on, folks!) ~ Me, "Pokey" (Just a moment...Look at this cool trinket!) ~ DD, born 4/2005, "Ride! Ride! Ride!" (Roller coaster! Cars! Dumbo!) ~ DS, born 3/2009, "Charge!" (I wanna goooooo!)
The next time I see Matt I'll tell him what you said of his response to a Disney trip because I'm pretty sure we haven't gotten that reaction.
Can't wait for Aladdin!
Well, Matthew (like most of my coworkers) doesn't like to encourage my "obsession," so of course he WOULD give me the most negative response possible. Believe me, I have encouraged him & Lynette to take you up on your offer -- the two of them would have an absolute BLAST at WDW with you, Mike, Dylan and Lukas.
Well, Matthew (like most of my coworkers) doesn't like to encourage my "obsession," so of course he WOULD give me the most negative response possible. Believe me, I have encouraged him & Lynette to take you up on your offer -- the two of them would have an absolute BLAST at WDW with you, Mike, Dylan and Lukas.
We'll have to persuade them with a free room courtesy of DVC and maybe even club level!
I absolutely LOVED reading about all of your adventures, even though I got sneak peaks looking at Sheri's pictures as she posted them on Facebook. You two always have so much fun. Your adventures reminded me of an upcoming event at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disneyland Paris called Dapper Day.
"The original Disneyland designers frequently populated their renderings with guests who appeared dressed for a day of sophisticated entertainment, men in sharp suits, toddlers working two-pieces, and ladies looking like a page from Dior's sketchbook - all as if a visit to Disneyland were on par with a night at the opera. And why shouldn't it be? That's what Dapper Day is about, realizing those designer's dreams that Disneyland be experienced as the upscale escape that it is, filled with fashionable guests ready for fun"
You should check out Dapper Day to read all about it and see pictures of the last Dapper Day. Although, I question their thinking in having a Dapper Day in the early part of September for Orlando. It's awfully hot and humid then, no? Dressing up usually involves layers and I ain't gonna sweat that much just to be fashionably chic, even if the plan is to do it after dark.
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I'm really hoping one of these days we'll get Matt(hew) & Lynette down to WDW with us. And did you know she works for the company that makes the Dole Whip ingredient? (Maybe I shouldn't have told you that.)
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I completely enjoyed it and every minute of our time together there. Liz and I simply can't wait to do it again. 
Thanks for taking us all along on your fabulous trip with Sheri! 
That Goofy phone is the coolest phone! 
reading about all of your adventures, even though I got sneak peaks looking at Sheri's pictures as she posted them on Facebook. You two always have so much fun. Your adventures reminded me of an upcoming event at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disneyland Paris called Dapper Day. 
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