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Absolutely love your accommodations at AKL! Great day at AK! We love that park too, but again, didn't fit near as much as you guys. Sorry about the trouble with the GAC. Hopefully, you have things straightened out for future trips. And, as far as dressing up for dinner at Narcoossee's, you would probably been okay as there were many that didn't go by dress code on the night we are there!
Thanks for posting the pic of the pups. Just today, I was thinking about sending you a PM to see how they were doing. They are just too cute.
Thanks! Yes - those little girls of mine are doing well - keeping us on our toes! They are still very much puppies!!! I wish I had a fraction of their energy!
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What a fun day, despite the on and off rain!! That was so sweet of Emily to gather your Anniversary goodies!! What a nice girl she is! It looks like she had a great time with Bree as well. The pictures are lovely!
Tara
Thanks! We always have such a good time with Bree - she is such a sweet girl.
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I'm only about halfway through this, but wanted to stop and comment. You get so much done each day! I feel like I didn't do anywhere near what you guys did at Disney!!! I would love to try Hollywood Brown Derby some day (and the Grapefruit Cake!). Love all the pictures!! Makes me sad looking at the pictures of the hat at DHS as it was almost gone while we were there. I'll catch up on this TR soon! Love reading it!
Thanks. We feel that we really have it down as far as touring the parks so that we are able to make the most of our visits. I am sad at the thought of not seeing the hat in our upcoming trip.
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What a sweet gift EM was putting together!
Thanks! She really did a nice job!
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Hats Off to you Miss Em on her Anniversary Project A Young Lady on the Right track
Thanks! Yes, she is a great kid - despite being a pesky teenager sometimes
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Glad the girls had a great time on their own! Nice relaxing afternoon on the balcony and another great night at MK! Love all the pictures!
Thanks! It was nice for each of us to have some alone time - helps re-energize everyone I think!
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Absolutely love your accommodations at AKL! Great day at AK! We love that park too, but again, didn't fit near as much as you guys. Sorry about the trouble with the GAC. Hopefully, you have things straightened out for future trips. And, as far as dressing up for dinner at Narcoossee's, you would probably been okay as there were many that didn't go by dress code on the night we are there!
Thanks! AKL has become one of our favorite resorts!!! I know we probably would have been okay with Narcoossee's, but I really would not have been comfortable going in shorts and tees - that's just how we are and try to teach Em the same. It was a hard choice, but we know we can visit again in the future!
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A savannah view balcony is a perfect spot for staying out the rain and still enjoying yourself. You all got some awesome PP photos, especially Emily and Bree.
What a great day! Sorry the weather didn't cooperate with getting some pool time in, but that tasty snack on the balcony looked pretty good instead! I love the idea Em had for your anniversary gift, how sweet!
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Just got to catch up on your TR, what a wonderful trip so far. Love that you got to check out the AoA for a few days and nothing beats the AKL. Glad that you got to spend some time with Lisa and her family, love all the great memory maker photos.
So nice that Em got to meet up with Bree, what a cute anniversary idea, and it got them some fun time with the characters.
Love all the savings so far with your coupons....I love those coupons, definitely makes you just want to go and shop
A savannah view balcony is a perfect spot for staying out the rain and still enjoying yourself. You all got some awesome PP photos, especially Emily and Bree.
Thanks! It is the BEST spot!!!
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Very creative idea Emily had for the Anniversary surprise! That's my idea of a perfectly relaxing afternoon-- animal viewing on the balcony.
Thanks! I could LIVE on that balcony!
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More great pictures and lots of fun! We always get the gangster version of the great movie ride!
Thanks!
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What a great day! Sorry the weather didn't cooperate with getting some pool time in, but that tasty snack on the balcony looked pretty good instead! I love the idea Em had for your anniversary gift, how sweet!
Thanks! She is a sweet kid!
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What a great evening at MK! And I love how decided to unwind after your day of fun!
Thanks!
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Just got to catch up on your TR, what a wonderful trip so far. Love that you got to check out the AoA for a few days and nothing beats the AKL. Glad that you got to spend some time with Lisa and her family, love all the great memory maker photos.
So nice that Em got to meet up with Bree, what a cute anniversary idea, and it got them some fun time with the characters.
Love all the savings so far with your coupons....I love those coupons, definitely makes you just want to go and shop
So when are your dates for your summer trip?
Thanks! I am all about saving $$$
Our dates for this summer are 8/15-8/23 (staying at BC in a 2bdrm for the BIG Sweet 16!) We are also going 4/12-4/19
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A savannah view balcony is a perfect spot for staying out the rain and still enjoying yourself. You all got some awesome PP photos, especially Emily and Bree.
Thanks! It is the BEST spot!!!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Very creative idea Emily had for the Anniversary surprise! That's my idea of a perfectly relaxing afternoon-- animal viewing on the balcony.
Thanks! I could LIVE on that balcony!
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Originally Posted by islandgirl
More great pictures and lots of fun! We always get the gangster version of the great movie ride!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
What a great day! Sorry the weather didn't cooperate with getting some pool time in, but that tasty snack on the balcony looked pretty good instead! I love the idea Em had for your anniversary gift, how sweet!
Thanks! She is a sweet kid!
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
What a great evening at MK! And I love how decided to unwind after your day of fun!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Just got to catch up on your TR, what a wonderful trip so far. Love that you got to check out the AoA for a few days and nothing beats the AKL. Glad that you got to spend some time with Lisa and her family, love all the great memory maker photos.
So nice that Em got to meet up with Bree, what a cute anniversary idea, and it got them some fun time with the characters.
Love all the savings so far with your coupons....I love those coupons, definitely makes you just want to go and shop
So when are your dates for your summer trip?
Thanks! I am all about saving $$$
Our dates for this summer are 8/15-8/23 (staying at BC in a 2bdrm for the BIG Sweet 16!) We are also going 4/12-4/19
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Our trips overlap (as usually we are always missing each other by a week or so). We check in on the 13th till the 20th. We will be at the Boardwalk from the 13th - 17th, then we are moving over to the GF for 3 nights. Hopefully we will finally get to say hi to each other in the parks
Our trips overlap (as usually we are always missing each other by a week or so). We check in on the 13th till the 20th. We will be at the Boardwalk from the 13th - 17th, then we are moving over to the GF for 3 nights. Hopefully we will finally get to say hi to each other in the parks
ABSOLUTELY we will need to say hello - especially as we will be just across the water there!!
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