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Great first day. What a treat for you to meet your special Cindy almost as soon as you got there. Who would have thought that could happen. Really love her reaction. You guys have really made an impression on the princesses.
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Yes, I was indeed very happy and excited to talk to our special Cindi on the phone. I was at work and I have a picture of her and I on my desk so I could look at her while we were talking. Almost like being there! The other people in the office were looking at me a bit odd, but heck, I’m used to that. I hope she realizes how special she is to us and how much she means to us. I'm certain she broke a few rules by picking up Liz's cell phone, I hope she knows how much that was appreciated. She also signed a very special picture for me from our last meeting.
I do our paths cross during my trip with my kids in February.
MVMCP sounded great and I do hope I get to go to one someday as a well. Liz,I’m surprised you didn’t tease Eugene, errr Flynn about his ‘satchel’ (purse) because you certainly ride me about mine!
I can’t wait to read about what Cindi does for me next....
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Great start! I didn't realize our trips were overlapping! We arrived the next day and left today. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip!
Oh wow! Wish I would have known.....we could have met up.
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Great first day. What a treat for you to meet your special Cindy almost as soon as you got there. Who would have thought that could happen. Really love her reaction. You guys have really made an impression on the princesses.
I know! Last time we didn't see her the whole time. This time it was almost immediately. And it really was a chance thing. We didn't go immediately to Princesses like usual, the fast pass machine was malfunctioning, and the assistant ended up letting us in a bit early. So all those things worked in our favor.
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Yes, I was indeed very happy and excited to talk to our special Cindi on the phone. I was at work and I have a picture of her and I on my desk so I could look at her while we were talking. Almost like being there! The other people in the office were looking at me a bit odd, but heck, I’m used to that. I hope she realizes how special she is to us and how much she means to us. I'm certain she broke a few rules by picking up Liz's cell phone, I hope she knows how much that was appreciated. She also signed a very special picture for me from our last meeting.
I do our paths cross during my trip with my kids in February.
MVMCP sounded great and I do hope I get to go to one someday as a well. Liz,I’m surprised you didn’t tease Eugene, errr Flynn about his ‘satchel’ (purse) because you certainly ride me about mine!
I can’t wait to read about what Cindi does for me next....
Brent
I am so glad that it made your day! It was magical and with her being "our special Cindi" I just had to share with you. It kinda felt like you were there too. Which, in turn, made my day.
Ok, so I have to know. You mentioned to everyone that you share an office.....what exactly did you do when you got done with that phone call? Turn to everyone and say "Oh, excuse me, I just had to talk to Cinderella for a minute!"?
Oh, and this is soooo sweet. She had the choice of several pics of her and Brent to sign but picked that one because it showed "how much she loved him!". Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?!?!?!??! <melt>
I hope you cross paths with her too. She was so disappointed that you weren't there. I meant it when I said she looked like she was going to cry. I actually think she had a tear or two in her eye when she was talking to you on the phone......she was so genuinly over joyed. I love how real and sincere she is!
Ummmmm, I was too busy teasing Flynn about drawing Flynnmingos in Chey's autograph book. I can't believe I forgot to razz him about his purse! Oh well, I am still going to tease you about your purse. Which I might add I missed terribly on this trip!
And I can't wait to tell everyone more of the Cindy story............I am so glad we experienced great Cindi's who were able to "bring you along" on the trip! Besides, I kinda like it that they are a little jealous of MY Prince!
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Brent and Liz, I you both! Brent, you were as close to being there as you could get without actually -- you know -- BEING there!
Your friend,
The "other" Cindy
We you too Cindy, with a "y"!
I do hope our trips are at the same time again soon!
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Yes it was quite a thrill to hear from our special dearly beloved one. I was just thinking, you are Cindy with a Y, versus Cindi with an 'I'.
Brent
Cute!
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Sounds like you had a great first day, I can't wait to read more. But, I have to admit, I liked Cinderellas old dress and hair better than her new dress and hair.
Sounds like you had a great first day, I can't wait to read more. But, I have to admit, I liked Cinderellas old dress and hair better than her new dress and hair.
I have actually come around on the new dress a bit. I do still think it's a shame they seem to have lost the connection to her Mother's dress as there is not a big flowing bow on the new dress. There was a little discussion on this a little bit ago for anyone who cares to read:
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