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Another great day! And a PP meet to boot! That always makes the day a little more special.
Great idea packing early. We always try to get a late check out, but maybe packing a couple of days out will make it even easier.
Love the view of HM from across the water that Luke got a picture of. And we can't wait to try out the new queue and hitch-hiking ghosts!
Glad you had a great time at DTD and DHS! Love the giraffe pictures! Sorry it's been so hot and humid! Sounds like a great time relaxing by the pool, and at MK!
We're kind of use to the heat and humidity of June, but this day was extremely harsh.
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Whew! Just got all caught up with your report! I have been so busy with school starting back, Logan playing football and work. Looks like you all have had a great trip!
School has kept me very busy this year! I'm very thankful for the 3 day weekend.
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Great pictures of the animals from your room. Can't believe it's almost over.
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Lovely morning with the animals off your balcony and the pool. Glad you got some time with Amy at MK, but sorry it was so uncomfortably hot.
We had a wonderful day in spite of the heat, and being lazy by the pool and meeting Amy were the highlights.
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Sounds like a nice relaxing day, especially with it being so hot! And you got to hang out with Amy for a little while too!!
It was a relaxing day!
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Another great day! And a PP meet to boot! That always makes the day a little more special.
Great idea packing early. We always try to get a late check out, but maybe packing a couple of days out will make it even easier.
Love the view of HM from across the water that Luke got a picture of. And we can't wait to try out the new queue and hitch-hiking ghosts!
I thought that was a angle on HM, too!
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What fantastic pictures of the giraffes! I'm glad that you did not get caught in the storm. It sounds like it was pretty scary.
We were so glad we didn't get caught in the storm!
So many great giraffe photos!! I can't imagine what it's like to have them right there outside your room!
You guys did some good shopping at DTD. Glad Stefanie got to make her return trip there.
Luke's cologne sounds so manly... "The Power of Norway"!
How fun to have another PP meet up! Amy and Stef looked comfy as can be in their rockers. And, Cam, how on Earth do you still look so lovely even in the heat and humidity? I live in a hot and humid climate, and I still look like a train wreck if I'm outside for any period of time!
Oh where exactly did you find the nursing pin? I had one but lost it and would love to replace it. I'm often seen asthe disney nurse and think the pin would look great with my disney scrubs.
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Where were you staying? We have never stayed at AK so I was wondering what is the best place to be able to have such wonderful views of the animals.
We were down the main hall to the right of the lobby only 3 rooms from the very end. It was a 4 - 5 minute walk from the lobby, but we did have animals every day outside our balcony. So that made the walk no so bad.
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So many great giraffe photos!! I can't imagine what it's like to have them right there outside your room!
You guys did some good shopping at DTD. Glad Stefanie got to make her return trip there.
Luke's cologne sounds so manly... "The Power of Norway"!
How fun to have another PP meet up! Amy and Stef looked comfy as can be in their rockers. And, Cam, how on Earth do you still look so lovely even in the heat and humidity? I live in a hot and humid climate, and I still look like a train wreck if I'm outside for any period of time!
I don't know why I still looked good this day as many of them I looked like my hair had totally collapsed.
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Oh where exactly did you find the nursing pin? I had one but lost it and would love to replace it. I'm often seen asthe disney nurse and think the pin would look great with my disney scrubs.
I found it in the Briar Patch shop near Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain. I was looking for it, so I don't know if any other shops had it or not.
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I have that pin and get complimented frequently for it!
I'm hoping my DNiece will really love it as I haven't even given it to her yet. But we've only seen her once since we got home.
I'm just catching up here and I am so glad you loved Via Napoli! It's so yummy right?
I really need to see Voices of Liberty, Josie would just love them as she is now into singing.....all the time. Not bad if I do say so myself
I do want to comment on your hair. It is looking FAB this trip. I know you have been saying how hot it has been too. Makes me want to cut mine off....hmmmm......
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