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Welcome back! Sorry about your foot, but I am glad that it didn't affect you TOO badly. Great videos, guys! Thanks for including them! I think it is awesome how you both got to plan little surprises for each other. I just may have to do that with my husband when we go without the kids. Keep it coming!
By the way, I think Melissa may have been embarrassed at having the whole room sing to her, but I bet she it, too!
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What a terrific first day!
Melissa, glad your foot didn't suffer any lingering effects; it certainly looked pretty painful.
Andy, how cool that you were able to conquer your fear of heights!
What a fantastic day! I also think y'all should have a show on the Travel Channel. I'd watch it! Parasailing looks like a lot of fun. Glad you didn't let your fear of heights stop you, Andy. Hurry back with more!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
The beneigts were very messy and by the end of the batch we had powdered sugar all over the place. It looked like Stevie Nicks house...oh, that was a low blow.
Double entendre much Andy?
I love that you conquered your fears and took to the sky. I'm much the same way, but I admit I'd go through with it just to save face with Ms. Flat Abs who was strapping you in. Speaking of which, I do believe that WDW is missing out on a cost-saving opportunity. Position chiquita banana at the front of the buffet line at Chef Mickey's wearing nothing but her bikini and watch food consumption from the tragically insecure women like myself plummet! I'm off to shut the door of my office and sneakily watch the videos now. Sshhh... don't tell! Can't wait for more you two!
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I love that you conquered your fears and took to the sky. I'm much the same way, but I admit I'd go through with it just to save face with Ms. Flat Abs who was strapping you in. Speaking of which, I do believe that WDW is missing out on a cost-saving opportunity. Position chiquita banana at the front of the buffet line at Chef Mickey's wearing nothing but her bikini and watch food consumption from the tragically insecure women like myself plummet! I'm off to shut the door of my office and sneakily watch the videos now. Sshhh... don't tell! Can't wait for more you two!
I know, right!?! I wanted to duck under the seat to hide my pasty white self!!
Just catching up on your trip report and I am loving every minute if it. Sorry to hear about the fall, but I am glad you didn't let it keep you down. You two are halarious and it sounds like you have a blast at whatever you are doing. Hurry back with more, I can't wait to read the next chapter.
I will have to review the TR to see all your pic, cuz here at the office the pics get stripped out.
What great surprises you got for each other! I've been dying to know what Andy's surprise was and I wasn't disappointed - what a cool thing to get for him!
Your room looks beautiful as well - and I love the view from your door.
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What an amazing day you two are having already - - and it's just the afternoon! You guys are so sweet to each other with your surprises. The parasailing looked like fun (although a little scary ) - - so glad that you went through it AND enjoyed it, Andy! And the afternoon tea was a perfect way to relax after such an exciting time!
I think Ms. Cute Thang needs to run, not walk, to Peco Bill and get herself a cheeseburger. I mean did she even have a waist?
Jill
P.S. I'm pretty sure that I have you two to thank for my bottle of champagne from Thom this year. I had told him how Andy gave you the book from Lilo and Stitch last year because it was so special to you and that stuck with him.
Just catching up with your report guys!!!! I love it!!!!! I sure hope that your foot was okay.....from the shot of it, it looked kinda swollen. ...........Did you guys just love POFQ???!!!! I love this report and I had to laugh at the pics of Andy with the alligator musicians by the pool. I took the same kinds of pics with my kids there last year!!!!!! ANd the afternoon tea at the GF sounds great!!!!!!! Looking foward to more!!!!!
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Okay, I went back and viewed alll your pics, they are great
I thought my spreadsheet was huge, you got me beat, love the notecards, the mousekeeping envelopes are beautiful and the fax with poem made me cry. I didn't want to view the video I was afraid Andy had managed to catch you on the video when you fell, for your poor foot, no dancing on the table tops for you. :
Hurry back I can't wait to read the next installment.
Awwwwwww...you guys are the cutest!
Can't wait to hear more about your day!
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Parasailing looks like a lot of fun. Glad you didn't let your fear of heights stop you, Andy. 
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You guys are so sweet to each other with your surprises. The parasailing looked like fun (although a little scary 
) - - so glad that you went through it AND enjoyed it, Andy! And the afternoon tea was a perfect way to relax after such an exciting time!
for your poor foot, no dancing on the table tops for you. 
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