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08-26-2009, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: St. Peters, MO
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First of all, thank you all so much for saying my little boy is cute! I of course think that, but it's nice to hear from others.  And since everyone liked the "Where'd they go?" pic I put it as my sig pic.
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Originally Posted by dsteiny23
Okay...I am repeating what others have said, but that picture of Dylan doing "Where'd they go?" is just too cute!! I would absolutely love to do GF Tea one day. I just don't see me dragging DH there  . |
My DH is kind of disappointed that he hasn't gotten to go just yet. 
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Originally Posted by coffeechef
Ok Dylan is just way too cute and his " where did the go" reaction was cuter. I used to love the picture you had of DYlan getting his haircut on his first birthday ( i think)
I have wanted to do the tea party, but the funn thing is... I don't really care for Tea. I just think it would be fun, so I would probably suck it up and pick something I think I could drink. It all smells so good, yet I always feel its on the bitter side. I can't seem to get the right mix.
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Yes, I did have a picture of him getting his 1st haircut as my sig pic a while ago. You can get other things to drink if you don't like tea - hot chocolate (I think), soda, water, etc.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Dylan's Where did they go? pic is priceless and he looks like such a little man with his new haircut. The tea sounds so relaxing and  ! |
He always looks so different with the new haircut. We just had it done a few weeks ago because it was already back in his eyes.
Tea is very relaxing!
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Originally Posted by luvnwdwgal
Loved the update! Dylan is such a cutie! So glad you had such a nice tea time! Looking forward to more!  |
Thank you for your lovely comments!
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Again Dylan's "where'd they go" pic is adorable. Love the innocent looks of a child. I miss that from my girls. They are just getting to big to fast.
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He's getting big too fast too and I'm so glad we have many memories of him already - also captured in pictures and on video.
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Originally Posted by GeminiAngel
I did the tea in Feb with my Mom, & 7yr DD. We loved it and are planning on doing it again for sure!
The egg salad that came with the kids tea was yummy.
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I think I had an egg salad sandwich too if I'm remembering right. It is definitely a more than one time thing to do.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Dylan is just too cute - I love his "where did they go" reaction? Sounds like the afternoon tea was fun - I can't wait to try this in December.  |
I think you're going to  the tea in December. I wish I was able to join you for it though. 
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
aahhhh.... scones....
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Exactly!!
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Originally Posted by scdisneyfan
I think its such a great idea/tradition with the haircut. I can see how kids would do so much better getting their hair done in disney. Such a memorable thing for them as well!
I know a little bit about dropping Blood Sugar in disney....I have to eat all day long and at disney; sometimes i get so excited i forget to do that. I've had two incidents there in the past few years. Not good
Your description of GF tea is so right on and the cucumber sandwhich is my fave too! I do remember the taste of that wonderful swan with mousse yummo!
I was not aware you could buy the tea either so that rocks!
I am actually trying to talk DBF into going to that tea for my birthday...not sure how he's going to react but reading this made me really want to push for it for sure!!*L*
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Well I hope you remember to eat this trip and from the sounds of your TR that may not be a problem this year. Good Luck getting Eric to tea. I'm going to take Mike next year for our birthdays and I think he wants to as he's the more hot beverage drinker than I am and he's a bit different so tea is right up his alley.
I'll try to come back quicker with an update. I usually do them while I'm at work (SSSHHHHHH!!) but I didn't bring my things with me today. This weekend I'm going away to my cousin's bachelorette party so it definitely won't happen this weekend either.
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