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how cute
sorrt you did not have a good meal at chef mickey's
and that you did not get to see the gingerbread house
hope you are feeling well enough to write more
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Sorry it has been a while between updates but I am on School Holidays at the moment. Before I start a little baby update. We are now 15 WEEKS!!! It is flying past. I had an ultra-sound and it was amazing. I can’t believe you can see all that!!! We have bought the cot and the pram and the cradle so we are on track!!!
Well today Murray decided he was going to have a sleep in. (I know it is only day 2) but we had been in America for 4 days and we really hadn’t stopped yet at all. When we arrived we went to Universal and IOA. That first day at IOA and Universal we walked 36000 steps on a pedometer. Know wonder we were tired!!!
SO I set off at 8:30 am and arrived at MGM (it hadn’t officially changed names just yet) before the park opened.
I wondered and explored the shop windows which were all decorated with Christmas decorations. I headed over to the big hat and waited for the HSM2 Pep-Rally. I really enjoyed this little show/parade. I love HSM and the music and dancers were really entertaining. (At this point I was greatful that Murray was at home asleep…he would of hated it!!!)
I lined up (the lines were short) and had my photo taken with Donald, Daisy, goofy and Minnie near the forequater of the Hat. I also got some great photopass photos here aswell. (I bought the photopass CD and loved it!!!!)
Overall, the amount of characters at MGM was excwellent. I also took photos of Sulley and Mike, Chip and Dale, Buzz and Woody, The Incredibles, Remy, Kim possible and Mickey.
I think my favourite part of the morning was the time I spend in the animation building. I loved learning about how the movies are made and I enjoyed the animation class. I can not draw to save my life but over my days at WDW I managed to draw Pooh, goofy and Minnie and they actually looked good. My advice is take your time to do this class it is worth it!!!
It is now about 1pm and Murray finally has woken up and called me. Can you believe that he slept half the day while we were in Disney? I should dis-own him!!! Actually I was kind of greatful. It meant that I had time to take my photos and line up to meet the characters without him complaining. We agreed to meet at EPCOT as we had a early dinner at Chefs de France. I caught the bus over to EPCOT and met Murray.
I though I should just totally humiliate my husband now. When I was planning the vacation, Murray really wasn’t involved at all. But one day he pointed to a picture of Space ship earth and asked me how big it was. He said that it would have to be pretty big to fit a theme park in there. He thought the whole of EPCOT was inside the ball hahahahahahah I have never laughed so hard in my life.
We had a late lunch at Sunshine Seasons in the land pavilion. Both our meals were enjoyable.We spent the next 3 hours exploring WS. Gosh I love that place. It is truly amazing.
Our dinner reservations were at 6pm for Chefs de France. I was both nervous and excited for this meal. I had read a lot of mixed reviews about dining here but I love anything to do with France so I was keen to give it a go. The service was excellent…. I love the French accent and the restaurant looked lovely.
Murray had a Filet Mignon and I had the Lamb. Both meals were amazing!!! Murray actually said it was the best piece of meat he has ever eaten. So now that the standards had been set. Can we find a better meal in WDW. I was positive we would as it was only day 2?
We wondered around a little and explore the shops. I spent a while in Mouse Gears (I love that shop) and the Art of Disney (I wish I was rich). We headed back home at around 9pm and had an early night and got ready for the morning.
Up next: Blizzard beach- the last 2 days have been in the 30’s….I am sure a day at the beach will be enjoyable….won’t it?
Hi Jess
Awww!! Your peanut looks so cute already. That's funny, I still call my DS my little peanut even thought he is 8 now.
Murray will never live that down about Spaceship Earth!! I showed my DH and we were laughing hysterically!!!!!
Great pictures and TR. Hope you are feeling well and looking forward to your next TR update.
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Great update! I can't believe it's now 15 weeks either - my goodness, where is the time going?
Neither can I!!!!!
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Great Job! Love the update!
thanks Mel
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Originally Posted by Mulan2
Hi Jess
Awww!! Your peanut looks so cute already. That's funny, I still call my DS my little peanut even thought he is 8 now.
Murray will never live that down about Spaceship Earth!! I showed my DH and we were laughing hysterically!!!!!
Great pictures and TR. Hope you are feeling well and looking forward to your next TR update.
Thanks guys...I don' know why i started calling the baby little peanut...especially because i think the baby is about 12 cm long now!!!!!! I just the like the name. I hope you are all well!!!
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great update jess
glad you enjoyed your meal
crazy - it is only day 2
15 weeks amazing
hurry back with more please
The meal was amazing....but don't worry there is better to come!!!!
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15 weeks already? WOW! Your little one will be here before you know it!
Sounds like you had a wonderful solo morning at the Studios and a great time with Murray at Epcot!! Can't wait to hear more
Solo mornings are great! it was probably one of my most enjoyable days!!!
Congrats on the upcoming baby! I'm glad you enjoyed your morning to yourself, I am also really looking forward to the HSM pep ralley, glad to hear its good! Can't wait to hear more.
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..glad the castle made up for it 
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I can't believe it's now 15 weeks either - my goodness, where is the time going? 
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Glad you enjoyed yourself while Murray was sleeping 
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