We Turned Her Into A Disney Lovin', Character Huggin', Thrill Ridin' Girl! COMPLETED 7/11 - Page 29 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Great PP pictures! I was a nervous wreck when my DS rode Space for the first time. I thought he was going to fall out! That's why I like the DL version better (you sit side by side). And the People Mover is my favorite! I could ride it all day!
I loved the updates! Asher is so great with his sister. The family picture from Chef Mickey's - very cool! Y'all look so happy. I also love the pictures in front of the castle with Selah kissing you guys - brought tears to my eyes even as I laughed because you had said in a previous post that you would try not to make us cry again. My boys LOVED Buzz's ride so much that my husband bought a paperweight - the ride car with Buzz aiming a blaster, to remind him of the six times we rode it . Love the Wanda story about the missing floor . I do have to admit to going back through my husband's scrap book (my mother-in-law made it as a wedding present). He stayed there in 1980 (his only other trip to WDW). The concourse was still there - just very different colors.
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Great group of photos. The ones in front of the castle are SO sweet. Love the one of Jamie and Ariel, too . The kids all look like they're having the time of their lives in that video, but poor Michelle! I think the only thing that got her through it was seeing the look of joy on Selah's face.
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Wonderful photopass pictures. Sounds like a fun time was had. Glad you got to go on a ride along with DH. Nate and I never did manage to do that on our trip. Oh well. Maybe someday.
Great Photopass pics in front of the castle! I love the one of Selah kissing you on the cheek Glad you and Jamie got to ride SM together, I agree with you though, my girls have not ridden that one yet since you can't ride side by side. I'm too scared they would try to get out too. We are a Peoplemover lovin' family too, I think we could ride it all day! So simple, but it's a nice relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the MK Looking forward to more!
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OMG I finally read everything. I've been trying to finish your report for days. I get a few pages read and then have to stop and then the next day there are a few more pages added.
It sounds like you are having a wonderful trip and glad I was able to catch is before the end. You have a beautiful family. I have to give you and your husband a lot of credit. Having a "normal" child isn't easy and can only imagine the added work and stress of having a child with special knees - I mean needs.
You are doing a wonderful job with Selah and Asher sounds like the best big brother. When I see a child like Selah, like you said by all appearances looks very much like every other 5 year old and not until you notice her lack a speech do you realize she is delayed It really makes me thankful for the health of my own child (I hope that doesn't sound mean), it just make you appreciate the things you have.
I can understand your feeling about the rude comments from the mom at the school function - how it gets your hackles up. I have had to deal with a few comments and stare because my son is a different race. It is just so very rude. My son was adopted and I feel it is my duty when people ask about his "real" mom.
I'm his REAL mom. I was in a store one day and there was a magazine cover with Angelina Jolie and some of her children. There were some teen girls in front on me and made a comment about these are her real children. I couldn't help my self I had to say "those are her biological children, they are all real children" I mean come on there aren't imaginary. I hope I at least made them stop and think about what they say - just like I hope you made that woman think before she blurts out stuff.
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I was a nervous wreck when my DS rode Space for the first time. I thought he was going to fall out! That's why I like the DL version better (you sit side by side). And the People Mover is my favorite! I could ride it all day! 
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. My boys LOVED Buzz's ride so much that my husband bought a paperweight - the ride car with Buzz aiming a blaster, to remind him of the six times we rode it 
. Love the Wanda story about the missing floor 
. I do have to admit to going back through my husband's scrap book (my mother-in-law made it as a wedding present). He stayed there in 1980 (his only other trip to WDW). The concourse was still there - just very different colors.
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Glad you and Jamie got to ride SM together, I agree with you though, my girls have not ridden that one yet since you can't ride side by side. I'm too scared they would try to get out too. We are a Peoplemover lovin' family too, I think we could ride it all day! So simple, but it's a nice relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the MK 
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