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I decided to take a break from my homework and get all caught up on your TR. I am so glad I did! I love all the pictures of Stefanie with the characters, as usual. The one of her having a meltdown kind of made me giggle. I've seen that expression on my little cousin's face every time I tell him that he needs to stop climbing on whatever random object he happens to be climbing on. (I swear, that kid was a monkey in another life!)
I love your keychains! I have just added Lego keychains of all the HP characters to my shopping list for September. When I told David he jokingly said "You need to stop looking at people's pictures on PassPorter. It's getting expensive."
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Wonderful pics of the castle... and love those purchases! You are great Disney shoppers! I especially like the Mickey corn holders and bag clips... may have to get me some of those in November.
Luke got some great shots of the castle and some with his 2 favorite girls in front of it too. I'm so happy you took photos of all your purchases. It's neat to see thing and make a list of what I may want.
We rarely spend a lot on souvenirs at Disney, other than a few t-shirts or other small things. But seeing all of your cool purchases has made me start a shopping list. I absolutely must have some Lego HP magnets!!
In addition to the magnets, here are some other things I love about this installment:
1. Luke's Epic Mickey t-shirt. Awesome.
2. That Luke kept pointing out the jacket until you bought it.
3. Castle photos, especially the gorgeous ones Luke took that include the moat.
4. Random PP meet -- how fun!
5. Photo of you waving from across the Rose Garden
Sounds like a great -- and exhausting -- day at MK!!
Great photos Cam! I love the new Blackbeard effect on Pirates! You got some great shots with the Photopass Photags and it is great that you got to spend so much time with other PP on this trip!
I like the Blackbeard effect, too, and wondered if it was temporary.
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I do love those castle pics! And I think I would recognize you guys - Stephanie is just so darn cute!
Stefanie is just very memorable, and even more so after you've met her.
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I decided to take a break from my homework and get all caught up on your TR. I am so glad I did! I love all the pictures of Stefanie with the characters, as usual. The one of her having a meltdown kind of made me giggle. I've seen that expression on my little cousin's face every time I tell him that he needs to stop climbing on whatever random object he happens to be climbing on. (I swear, that kid was a monkey in another life!)
I love your keychains! I have just added Lego keychains of all the HP characters to my shopping list for September. When I told David he jokingly said "You need to stop looking at people's pictures on PassPorter. It's getting expensive."
I do the same thing, making wish lists of all the cool stuff other PPers buy on their trips. And it does get expensive.
There I go again falling behind...but I did read the Parade post!! I have three words for you A-MA-ZING!!! I love the pictures from your perspective looking at the crowds. And how great to get a welcome back from the other parade families! I agree with Stef and think you should do it again next year!
The Lego store looks like a blast! I can't wait to check it out
I really appreciated more room to move and look at all the sets.
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Those castle pics turned out great!
:thanks;
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Wonderful pics of the castle... and love those purchases! You are great Disney shoppers! I especially like the Mickey corn holders and bag clips... may have to get me some of those in November.
The Mickey corn holders and bag clips were actually no very expensive though I can't remember how much they were right now, but I know they were under $10 each.
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Great update, nice purchases
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Luke got some great shots of the castle and some with his 2 favorite girls in front of it too. I'm so happy you took photos of all your purchases. It's neat to see thing and make a list of what I may want.
The castle pictures made for a great scrapbook spread.
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Great PP pics! And I've added another item to my must buy list! Keep it comin'!
Will do!
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Cam, you are a bad influence on me!
We rarely spend a lot on souvenirs at Disney, other than a few t-shirts or other small things. But seeing all of your cool purchases has made me start a shopping list. I absolutely must have some Lego HP magnets!!
In addition to the magnets, here are some other things I love about this installment:
1. Luke's Epic Mickey t-shirt. Awesome.
2. That Luke kept pointing out the jacket until you bought it.
3. Castle photos, especially the gorgeous ones Luke took that include the moat.
4. Random PP meet -- how fun!
5. Photo of you waving from across the Rose Garden
Sounds like a great -- and exhausting -- day at MK!!
Sorry, but I'm not as much into tee shirts as I am in stuff for my home. Hope I don't get you into to much trouble with your shopping list.
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