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Do we think she's a model???? Why, yes, yes we do!!
Packing day is almost as exciting as departure day in my book! LOL
How do you know about how many treat bags to make? Do you kind of just guesstimate? I would love to make these for Hailey to give out next year. Do you also make them for the pilot/co-pilot? Don't want to leave anyone out. And I'm looooving the trivia. It's so interesting. I'd also love to steal that idea for next year's trip. Thanks for all the great ideas, Cam
Have fun packing and Dollar shopping. I personally had never thought of giving gift bags to the flight attendants. But I should have because I am always thankful for making it to our destination safely, especially MCO.
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They caught us all smiling and looking at the camera!!!
Do we think she's a model???? Why, yes, yes we do!!
Packing day is almost as exciting as departure day in my book! LOL
How do you know about how many treat bags to make? Do you kind of just guesstimate? I would love to make these for Hailey to give out next year. Do you also make them for the pilot/co-pilot? Don't want to leave anyone out. And I'm looooving the trivia. It's so interesting. I'd also love to steal that idea for next year's trip. Thanks for all the great ideas, Cam
I do guesstimate, but so far I've been right on. We fly Southwest so there are two pilots and 3 or 4 attendants to so I make 6 goody bags. I usually have a couple of extras just in case we have an additional crew member. Last summer Stefanie gave one to the guy who took our boarding pass at the gate, too.
Okay - thought I'd share this, because I'm fairly certain Stefanie has inspired a new tradition in our family...
I remember in a previous TR of yours, that you mentioned that Stef always started off the day saying, "Not much longer 'til Disney, Mom." My girls remembered that and of course, now we have the title of this PTR "It's Almost Disney Time, Mom!"
So now, whenever we take our evening walk and talk about our upcoming trip, or really any time during the day when the subject gets brought up, one of us will look at the others and say "Not much longer 'til Disney, Mom." and we always think of Stefanie.
Another amazing PTR Cam! I so look forward to reading them. I know your actual trip report will get me through until my own vacation. I am looking forward to hearing how your Tuesday time off Disney extravaganza goes!!
Happy Packing Day!! Ah, shopping and packing for Disney...sure beats sitting here at work on a rainy Tuesday. Have fun!
Oh, and thank you for the wonderful memory!! The bear singing "Blood on the saddle" was always my great aunt's favorite. They lived in Florida and we'd visit Disney when we visited them. We would only have to sing that first line any time we were all together and she would just laugh!! Thank you.
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Wow even more great trivia Cam. Happy Packing & Shopping for Goodie Bag things on your day off! Those Frisbees sound adorible. Sounds like you & Stefanie are hsving a fun day today!
I the picture of Stefanie by the fountain in EPCOT. When I looked at it, I just felt like I was right there with her. And Model Stephanie is cute in her new jammies too! I hope you're busy packing today!
Okay - thought I'd share this, because I'm fairly certain Stefanie has inspired a new tradition in our family...
I remember in a previous TR of yours, that you mentioned that Stef always started off the day saying, "Not much longer 'til Disney, Mom." My girls remembered that and of course, now we have the title of this PTR "It's Almost Disney Time, Mom!"
So now, whenever we take our evening walk and talk about our upcoming trip, or really any time during the day when the subject gets brought up, one of us will look at the others and say "Not much longer 'til Disney, Mom." and we always think of Stefanie.
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to give out next year. Do you also make them for the pilot/co-pilot? Don't want to leave anyone out. 
And I'm looooving the trivia. It's so interesting. I'd also love to steal that idea for next year's trip. Thanks for all the great ideas, Cam 
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the picture of Stefanie by the fountain in EPCOT. When I looked at it, I just felt like I was right there with her. And Model Stephanie is cute in her new jammies too! I hope you're busy packing today!
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