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I introduced my DH to Disney at Christmas alnost 15 years ago - and it's been that long since we were back. I know... what the...
So I know what ya mean...why in the heck did it take so long to experience it again? Thankfully we'll be back there in a little over a week like you and Ben!
I really want to hear all the storytellers at Epcot -- some day! But for now I'm going to enjoy it all through yours and Ben's stories.
Well you got to experience Disney in all its Halloween/Fall glory...next up should definitely be a Holiday trip. Stefanie would just love the storytellers and all the characters in their Christmas outfits.
I've actually been praying to find a way to be there for "mousefest" since all the great TR from last year. Who am I kidding I wanna spend more time with my PP frinds & hide from the anniversary : ( I'm saving every penny to be there next year!!!
I've actually been praying to find a way to be there for "mousefest" since all the great TR from last year. Who am I kidding I wanna spend more time with my PP frinds & hide from the anniversary : ( I'm saving every penny to be there next year!!!
mojitos, margaritas, maybe some maduros thrown in, makers mark, and much more are awaiting you, my dear! (brought to you by the letter "M")
oh and i am lovin the HS pic of you as well...i forgot completely to comment on it...no wonder you grew into such a lovely lady. and the HS story of the headache and wanting to talk to the BF on the phone.....ha ha ha....priceless...thanks for sharing it. speaking of which, i hope lil sis is doing ok....
Wow, you guys really need a vacation with everything you've got coming up before you go!
I am so ready for it all to be done.
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mojitos, margaritas, maybe some maduros thrown in, makers mark, and much more are awaiting you, my dear! (brought to you by the letter "M") oh and i am lovin the HS pic of you as well...i forgot completely to comment on it...no wonder you grew into such a lovely lady. and the HS story of the headache and wanting to talk to the BF on the phone.....ha ha ha....priceless...thanks for sharing it. speaking of which, i hope lil sis is doing ok....
My little sister is mending her broken heart…down with loser high school boyfriends. Oh and I love M words …merry making
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Great update Maria! I hope it all goes well!
Thanks.
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The Christmas storytellers in EPCOT are my favorite part of Christmas at Disney!
Me too we love the nutcracker in Germany it sooo magical!
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Enjoy your Holly Jolly Christmas!!! I love lurking around and reading your TR's
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Sweet and wholesome...I think that just about summs me up in a nutshell! You know me so well!
I can't wait for milk and cookies. I'm having milk and cookies right now! (even though it's only 9:30 am!) They're my favorite! I also exclamation points!!!!
So, I might still be a little...full...from last night's milk and cookies, but I can't wait to see you guys in a week! We're going to have so much fun in our ginormous OKW 2 BR. Maybe we can eat lots of milk and cookies, and then play hide and seek!
I also want you to know that Joey talks about you and Ben incessantly, and not an hour of fun goes by here without one of us wondering, "What are Maria and Ben doing?!" Thank GAWD for Facebook!
See you soon, new besties!
PS. Why am I not surprised at ALL that Ben hearts the Kwanzaa lady. She is a sassy one!
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