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Glad Hope did better with the characters this time. And that brownie of hers looks yummy.
So am I!
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Originally Posted by num1DVCfan
How long did it take you to walk to HS? We're staying at Boardwalk in May and I'm debating on walking over for our breakfast if a boat isn't readily available.
That was quite a brownie! It reminded me of the pudding they gave Sean on our cruise. It was covered in chocolate syrup and we went through about a dozen napkins trying to keep him clean!
I'd say it took us about 10 minutes, and that was with us moving really quickly. Sometimes I think it's quicker to just walk because you miss the boat stops. We've done that walk a few times, and it always seems pretty quick to me.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Yikes, scary moment for you at breakfast almost passing out! Must have been the cold messing with your inner ear and sinuses. Glad it passed. What a lovely, restful time at Epcot. Good timing getting Hope to nap!
That had to be the reason I was feeling that way. Usually when I pass out it's because I'm getting blood drawn or something scary like that.
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Sorry that you guys ended up getting sick, but it doesn't look like you let that stop you from having fun. I didn't realize the OSoL was up in mid-November. Is it that way with all the Christmas decorations? I really want to go at Christmastime, but DH can't take time off between Thanksgiving and Christmas so I didn't think I would get to.
I think Hope picked out a good lunch. That brownie looks great! I will say that you are a little bit of a wishy-washy mom on vacation. Kid gets brownies for lunch, but still has to have time outs. Sounds like what I would do.
All of the parks were decorated when we got there, and the hotels were working on putting there stuff up. Our resort didn't have their Christmas tree up when we got there, but when we woke up on Thursday morning (the day of this update) everything had gotten a Christmas makeover. They were even working on getting the decorations up at the BC when we were there for our breakfast. I think you'd be really happy with the amount of decorations if you went the week before Thanksgiving one year.
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Originally Posted by chezp
What a great start to the day - I'm so glad Hope did better this time around with the characters and I love those shots of her posing... what a cute little diva she is!
I think she's getting too used to me carrying a camera around all of the time, and likes to ham it up!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad Hope enjoyed the characters much better today. Sounds like a nice relaxing time at DHS, and I see nothing wrong with eating a brownie for lunch while on vacation!
Chocolate is good any time of the day if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
I am glad Hope got to feeling better and she looked like she finally got into enjoying the characters.
I am glad to see they got Mr. Potato Head working right. The last time we were there it was broken half the time.
Your drinks looked yummy and of course I love the pic of you tasting both!
I think we were there one time when he wasn't doing anything, now that you mention it. Like I said, I had never seen him interact with people, so maybe I just wasn't used to him working.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
Laughing so hard at you trying them both at once! Looks perfect! That brownie looks sooooo good right now.
Hey...I had to do a taste test for everyone here.
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
I.Need.A.Brownie.NOW!!
But I'd settle for either of he FAB's!
Great day so far - especially with Hope doing bett with the characters. Love the new sig pic.
Thanks! And a brownie plus a FAB is an even better idea.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
So glad that Hope was better with the characters!!!! We haven't done Cape May for breakfast in along time.....might have to fix that!
Looks like you and mom had a beautiful quiet moment with your FAB's!!!! Looks yummy!!!
We love CMC! You get a lot of bang for your buck there because it's one of the more inexpensive places to get a character breakfast.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Looks like breakfast at Cape May went quite well! That brownie also looked very good!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Sorry you and Hope were not feeling well at DHS but sounds like you had a great dinner, the right server really can make this such a fun meal (plus I always love the food). Glad Hope woke up feeling tons better and that while you did have a cold it was something you could deal with.
Love the pictures but I always do...glad they were able to move you to a better table at breakfast. Glad once you ate the feeling that you had passed quickly. I have gotten like that every once in a while and usually food does the trick.
I think you and your mom had the perfect idea while Hope slept...both of your drinks looked delicious!!!
The food definitely made me feel a lot better, so much so, that I was able to enjoy a FAB later that afternoon.
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Originally Posted by kingfamily1129
wow! that was some brownie! lol and I LOVE the look on your face while drinking the two FAB It looks like you 3 were having a great time. I love the Mr. Potatohead in line, I think he is fun for the kids who do have to wait in line, like Hope. It looks like she was starting to warm up to the characters at your breakfast...that's a good sign, right?
That was definitely a good sign. No problems with the characters from here on out.
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Originally Posted by shazza
Nice photos with the characters at Cape May - and the brownie too! Yum, nice FABs.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Don't tell her to stop posing Melissa! She is so freaking cute! Love those pics.
How did you like the GG slush? It's my fave out of the two. I don't think I am a big GM fan.
Sounds like breakfast was a hit. Sorry you had that moment though going up to get food. Sounded like you were going to pass out! I am so glad you didn't.
I can't wait to hear about the first, but it sounds like it could be bad.
Don't worry. I only tell her to stop posing when I'm trying to get special shots, like the ones I took of her for our Christmas card. I don't want to take that sassiness away any time soon. And I did like the GG slush better than the GM. My favorite drink is a Lemon Drop Martini, so I tend to like drinks with more of a tangy flavor. This one definitely hit the spot.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great pictures from CMC! Glad you got moved to a better table! Sounds like a great time at DHS, and some nice adult time at Epcot!
That table was just awful! I was happy we moved too.
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Originally Posted by OCEANGRLLG
I am back! Sorry so long, my computer once more and now the stupid thing wont even turn on and the worst part is I have about 15 years of pics stored on the computer! I moved them all to that computer cause I was thinking that I wold then just move them all to another hard drive but did not get the chance to do so. But anyhoos! Great updates!!!
Glad you're back with us! Sorry about your computer issues though. That's why I always back my photos up to an external hard drive. You just never know what could happen.
Oh, and I got your message the other day. I was actually walking into my office when you called and I had my hands full. I get into the office at 7:30am now. I'll give you a call one evening on my way home from work when I have to pick Hope up from daycare. That way I'll be in the car a bit longer.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Another great day so far! I'm glad Hope liked the characters a little more this morning. I don't blame you for asking to move out of that room at CMC, I always feel bad for the people they stick in there when I walk by.
I don't know why they even open that room up. It doesn't even look like it should be there.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
LOVE the pics of Hope "posing"..................she is so stinkin' CUTE!!!! Especially with the shades and hip action goin on!!! Treasure those moments...............not so cute when they are doing it at 13
Oh, I do treasure them. They just have "Hope" written all over them, and that what makes pictures like that so special.
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Originally Posted by poohbr2015
So glad Hope was feeling better the next morning and that your cold was manageable. CMC is one of our fave bfasts, now along with Tusker House. Do you mean seating to the right when you walk in? We have always been seated to the left either right around the buffet or just a little further where they have larger tables. Glad Hope loosened up with the characters. Love her posing, let her do it now while it is still cute! lol! That brownie looks more like a pudding. The FAB's look delish, wish I was having one right now!
Love how you and your mom are just relaxing and really enjoying the slower side of disney. Its always nice to find a seat with a FAB and take in your surroundings and people watch! I would love to do this with my mom at some point but I know it would be hard to get my hh and dad to stay home! lol!
Well usually when you get snow, we get it too so we are in the same boat. We had some Monday night, just like a coating to an inch and some is hanging around since its been so cold. I am hoping for at least a moderate storm also since my 4 year old is bugging me about building a snowman and making snow angels! My sister took my nephew to the Baltimore Aquarium on Monday. I passed, I would rather go when its warm enough to walk around the harbor!
Yes, that's the room I'm talking about...to the right as soon as you walk in. Just a weird little room. Oh, and tell the men to go off by themselves to the ESPN zone or something so you and your mom can have some girl time. That's what we always do when they're with us.
Oh, and we got some snow last night! But it wasn't much. We're supposed to get more tomorrow afternoon into the evening. Hoping it's worth at least a snowman...even if he's a miniature snowman.
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Originally Posted by MickeyD
Now you got me wanting a Grey Goose Slushie!!!
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Originally Posted by Linnynad
Double fisted!!! That's my girl
Really sorry your mom beat you on TSMMThat's tragic
Glad Hope was feeling better and back to her supermodel self, she is looking so grown up lately........must be all her poses.
Well, if you're gonna do it, do it right! Ha! She does look more grown up now that you mention it. I still can't believe she's only 3.5 years old, especially with the way she acts sometimes. Sure you can totally relate to what I'm saying.
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And I did like the GG slush better than the GM. My favorite drink is a Lemon Drop Martini, so I tend to like drinks with more of a tangy flavor. This one definitely hit the spot. 
They just have "Hope" written all over them, and that what makes pictures like that so special. 
That's tragic
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