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I think it was a consensus that we were all teary eyed reading about your encounter with Mary Poppins. I'm so glad that she was perfect in every way and I know you will cherish that memory.
Add me to the list of those tearing up reading about your meet with Mary Poppins.
I've been following along with your TR - thank you so much for sharing it with us! I love Morgan's enthusiasm and her cute comments like are we over Hawaii, the 3 lb. burger, etc.!
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Loved hearing about your time with Mary Poppins! Knowing what a favorite she is of your's, it was great that you could have a special moment with her and tell her about Stefanie. Your pictures with her are so sweet!
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I suspect this whole TR should come with a tissue warning. Happy belated birthday, Cam, and if I'm not mistaken, happy anniversary to you and Luke too!
Cam I am so glad that you had a wonderful time with Mary Poppins, brought tears to my eyes as well! They sure are takin their time gettin you the photopass CD! I hope it gets to you soon, cant wait to see the pics! In the mean time I am sendin pixies to speed up the process!
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I am all caught up again, Cam. Add me to the list of people who got teary eyed when I read about your Mary Poppins meet. I am so glad she was able to bring you a little comfort, however. She is practically perfect in every way. I hope your birthday/anniversary were great. I forgot to tell you "Happy Birthday" on Facebook. I heard a song on the radio that made me think of Stefanie the other night, and it made me cry. But then I smiled, because I was thinking of the trip report (or was it a pre-trip report?) where she said "saddlecrap." I've got some of my friends using that word now when we're being silly. They love the story behind it. Stefanie's word always makes them smile.
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Cam,
Happy belated birthday - I meant to log on during our birthday and leave you a message, but never got the time
I wanted to let you know that each time I saw Mary Poppins this past week, I thought of you! The boys and I left a donation in Stephanie's name at the Animal Kingdom and felt very honored to be able to do so!
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I'm loving your TR! You are getting so much done, from the rides to the character meets. Morgan is so blessed to have you and Luke to share WDW with her! I too am touched by your character meets and love the signs of Stefanie sprinkled throughout your vacation. (the Tink pin, the hidden Mickeys, Mouse ears, etc...)
Sorry - I got a bit behind............and I am another who should have known to NOT read while at work...................Mary Poppins.........sigh.................... .......again, you are such a strong, brave woman and I just know that you have the most precious angel watching over you.
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Mary Poppins has always been my favorite character..but now, she is my MOST favorite character!! I love it when a character acts the same in person as you would've expected them to act from their movie.
Another weepy woman here too. I love the fact that Mary Poppins made your visit for special. Morgan looks like she is having such a great time in your pictures. Happy Birthday Cam I hope it was magical.
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Wow, all caught up! I am so glad you had such a great interaction with Mary Poppins but as someone else said how could you not since she is practically perfect in every way. I think I saw tears in her eyes as well! I am so glad the kleenex were close. The characters just know what to say and do in every situation. It really is as if they are the characters they are playing! I am glad that Morgan is enjoying the trip and having fun with the characters as well.
Stefanie will be remembered forever. She has left a wonderful and beautiful legacy!
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Finally getting caught up -
Cam!
So glad Morgan enjoyed her 1st flight. Her whoas remind me of when I fly which of course is very rarely. I say that A LOT!
your out-the-window pics from the plane. I get to experience the scenery without having to leave the ground.
Morgan is too cute, "Is that Hawaii?" and "Are we in space?" I miss that about Steph being an adult now.
Your room at the BW was sweet! And the views from your balcony were awesome. I hope to make it over there one day. My next trip out we will be back at the AKL. Even after David's first trip last year, he doesn't really want to stay anywhere but the AKL. He fell in with that place, especially with the animals being right outside your balcony.
Those have been some hidden Mickeys. I really liked the one in Luke's pizza. We are always noticing hidden Mickeys all around. I should really start snapping pics of them.
that Morgan gave Space Mountain 2 thumbs up. It was Steph's first time to ride it this trip and she loved it too.
That was really a neat thing that those SW pilots were able to find y'all and get that big ol' Mickey balloon to y'all. Very !
Okay - I was going to try and be strong and not cry reading your TR but your special encounter with Mary Poppins just opened the flood gates. It was wonderful to see that she was able to comfort you as you needed.
I am still super bummed that Steph and I missed y'all by one day.
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Cam! I hope you had a great day today!
What a precious moment with Mary Poppins! Tears were impossible to hold back seeing those pictures! I'm sure Stefanie was looking down on the two of you and giving both of you a great big hug!
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Thanks everyone again for the kind words and birthday wishes!
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Happy belated birthday, Cam, and if I'm not mistaken, happy anniversary to you and Luke too!
I hope your birthday/anniversary were great. I forgot to tell you "Happy Birthday" on Facebook. I heard a song on the radio that made me think of Stefanie the other night, and it made me cry. But then I smiled, because I was thinking of the trip report (or was it a pre-trip report?) where she said "saddlecrap." I've got some of my friends using that word now when we're being silly. They love the story behind it. Stefanie's word always makes them smile.
- I meant to log on during our birthday and leave you a message, but never got the time
I love the fact that Mary Poppins made your visit for special. Morgan looks like she is having such a great time in your pictures. 
your out-the-window pics from the plane. I get to experience the scenery without having to leave the ground. 
hidden Mickeys. I really liked the one in Luke's pizza. We are always noticing hidden Mickeys all around. I should really start snapping pics of them. 
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