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OH LAWD...you had me crying. What a special day you had with the people you hold most dear. Kuddos to that hubs of yours too. Your DD reminds me of my DD. Happy Belated B-Day!
Amazing pictures!!!!!!!! You guys had a fantastic night!!
Thanks! We did!
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I would say this would be the best birthday ever! My birthday is in July and I'm just not sure I'd want to endure the Florida hit for it.
Thanks!!! It was! We visit in July all the time - and we don't let the heat bother us - take our time and relax during the afternoon - take advantage of EMH!! I think you should go for it!!
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I agree with Cam. BEST Birthday EVER! Some wonderful photos and great memories. Scott is so sweet! I love the photos of the two new castles with the sunset glow.
Thanks!! It was! The one of Eric's castle is one of my favs!!!
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What a PERFECT night!!
Thank you! It was!!
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Originally Posted by mushu22
Love all your pictures. Lulu is so cute in her coat. What a great birthday at the parks and glad you made someone's day with the fastpasses. I had birthday luck with that yesterday at the parks. Two people over at HS gave me fastpass for Tot and RNRC and the CM that gave me the birthday pin gave me a front of the line pass for any ride in the park-used it on the new under the sea rlde. Can't wait to read more. Hope you have many more special moments
Thanks! Love to spread the magic!! Lulu is quite the clown!
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What an awesomely perfect birthday! It sounds wonderful! (Except - that is MY house but I just let people borrow it)
Thanks! And uh hmmm.........I beg to differ on the castle!! well, I guess we can share as long as you bring the drinks!!
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Lisa what a great evening you had. Magic Kingdom on your Birthday Who could ask for more I am SOOO jealous hopefully in 2016 when I turn beyond old. The dessert party pics don't need snack warning they need a DIABETIC warning and I now have another thing to add to this years list of things to do.
What was throwing off the green glow in that one picture of you a certain little green fellow make a special visit??
Kudo's for Scott on trip and Main St
Thanks! Ha! Guess I should have given the diabetic warning - that was enough to put anyone in a coma!!! No visits from those little green guys this time........that would be Miss Tink - who enjoyed celebrating with me!
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Lisa, I am so happy you had such a wonderful birthday at Disney! You truly deserve it! It seems to me that WDW went out of it's way to make your birthday super special And Scott being uncharacteristically romantic must have been the icing on the (birthday) cake What a wonderful day!!
Thanks! Scott's gesture definitely made the day!!
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So happy you were happy on your birthday! Choked me up while reading your report too.Its very pretty where you live also.
Thanks! Awe - didn't mean to make anyone else cry!
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What a really fantastic night! The dessert party looked awesome, what a great birthday dinner I didn't notice that cheese and cracker display when we were there in November, I think it's a great idea. I love all of the desserts, but sometimes it's good to have something a little salty/savory to balance out all of that sweetness!
How cool that you got to see Cindi's carriage and the backstage area, talk about birthday magic
Thanks!!! I zoned right in on that cheese table...............that is one of my BIGGEST weaknesses!!! It was a nice "break" in between the sweets! I am still in awe of seeing Cindi's carriage!!! I truly felt that made the night all that more special!!!
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You're allowed to be mushy! Such a sweet night. So glad it was perfect for all of you. The Gaston shots with Emily are great, as are all your photopass pics. Definitely putting the dessert party on the agenda for our (my) next visit.
You sure have a keeper - a guy who makes you swoon on Main Street, and he drives a snowplow too!!!
Thanks!! I certainly was pretty mushy at the moment - Scott and Em both got a chuckle!! Desert party is FANTASTIC and in my opinion a must do if one can swing it!! Yeah - guess Scott is a keeper - he has his bonuses!!
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What an awesome afternoon and evening at MK!! That dessert buffet looked so delicious, I need a piece of chocolate!!! I agree, it was the Best Birthday EVER!!!
Thanks!! I warned you about the sweetness!! LOL!!
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I choose to spend my 40th bday in the Magic Kingdom as well. It really was a magical day! I even had some tears at times too...
Thanks! It is just a magical way to spend your day for any Disney fan!!
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What an awesome birthday! After seeing your pictures and hearing your description of the dessert party I am convinced! I am definitely making reservations for that!
Thanks!! Yep - add that desert party - you won't be disappointed!!
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OH LAWD...you had me crying. What a special day you had with the people you hold most dear. Kuddos to that hubs of yours too. Your DD reminds me of my DD. Happy Belated B-Day!
Thanks! Awe - didn't mean to pass on the tears!! But it truly was magical for me - especially with everything we have had going on the past couple years - I think any Disney fan would agree that's the way to spend your birthday if it's possible.
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That is wonderful news about the cheese table. That's new from the last time we were there. You have helped me add this to the must do list. You have amazing photos. What an incredibly magical birthday.
Sounds like an absolutely amazing trip! Especially your birthday day. Definitely seemed like someone was sprinkling pixie dust on you and your family the whole day: awesome backstage moments, best seat for wishes, AND 999,999 on Buzz Lightyear! Can't wait to read more!
That is wonderful news about the cheese table. That's new from the last time we were there. You have helped me add this to the must do list. You have amazing photos. What an incredibly magical birthday.
Thanks!! Glad that you are giving the desert party a try!!!
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What an amazing night! The pictures are great! No better birthday dinner than the dessert party!
Thanks!!! It was an amazing night!!!
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Sounds like an absolutely amazing trip! Especially your birthday day. Definitely seemed like someone was sprinkling pixie dust on you and your family the whole day: awesome backstage moments, best seat for wishes, AND 999,999 on Buzz Lightyear! Can't wait to read more!
Thank you! I think Tink was definitely adding some pixie dust!! More to come soon!
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Thanks! And uh hmmm.........I beg to differ on the castle!! well, I guess we can share as long as you bring the drinks!!
Ok! We can send out and get margaritas from Mexico! Chuck and I were thinking about doing the dessert party. I was wondering if it would be ok though, he is diabetic. But you said there's cheese and crackers, and I saw fruit too - so maybe. Is it worth the $$? Sounds like it! (to me anyhow)
Ok! We can send out and get margaritas from Mexico! Chuck and I were thinking about doing the dessert party. I was wondering if it would be ok though, he is diabetic. But you said there's cheese and crackers, and I saw fruit too - so maybe. Is it worth the $$? Sounds like it! (to me anyhow)
I do believe they can do some sugar free items for him if you tell them at booking?
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Sorry I haven't updated again as of yet - the exhaustion from the blizzard weekend (I don't sleep well at all while Scott is out plowing ) - and of course, my cough is better BUT now I have a wicked sore throat!!!
Anyway - we got a couple more inches of snow last night.............think that Mother Nature thought that we needed more as the other 2 feet was starting to melt a bit - and as much as I DESPISE snow and dream of moving to Florida every day/night - I had to admit that it was rather pretty this morning while I drove Emily into work!
So I managed to get a few pictures - now these are with my phone - and yes - I did pull over!!! So thought I would share them with you - (sorry if you already saw them on FB!)................
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My birthday is in July and I'm just not sure I'd want to endure the Florida hit for it.
And Scott being uncharacteristically romantic must have been the icing on the (birthday) cake 
I didn't notice that cheese and cracker display when we were there in November, I think it's a great idea. I love all of the desserts, but sometimes it's good to have something a little salty/savory to balance out all of that sweetness! 
) - and of course, my cough is better BUT now I have a wicked sore throat!!! 
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