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Old 07-03-2012, 11:02 PM   #136
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What a gorgeous view! Did you book the boardwalk view? Or just get lucky? We're staying there in a couple months and I can't wait! And I want to steal that lamp - reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
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Great update! I love all the pictures! The resort looks wonderful and Morgans reaction to it all is great!
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I'm just catching up on both updates and I'm so glad to be following along. I love Morgan's enthusiasim and I'm so happy that she was there to help you through this trip. I can't wait to hear more. I think of you, Luke and Stefanie everyday and I continue to lift you up in prayer.
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I love seeing Morgan's reaction to everything....she looks in awe. Glad your room was ready.
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We love taking our pics as soon as we get on the DME, too. Very glad that you all made it to your Resort in 1 piece. I must say the room is amazing.. It looks like Morgan is super excited too!!!!!
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I'm so glad I saw this TR while you are just a few days into it! As always, you bring tears to my eyes. Morgan is beautiful and I'm sure her presence on the trip helped tremendously. I look forward to more. Hugs and because I'm sure the healing process never ends.
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What a great view you had! Morgan's joy at being there shone through in your pictures. I had to laugh when she tried out the lint roller
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Great room Cam. Your photos of the BWV's are great.
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I love your view! I bet you did have some entertaining nights since you were right on the Boardwalk. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on if you liked staying at the Boardwalk. Also am I reading right? Are you going to Haiwaii next year? Are you still doing Disney World in June?
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That looks so beautiful. We stayed at the BWV in 2008 and were less than enthusiastic. Your room looks so much nicer than the one we had. Maybe we will have to give it another try down the road and ask for room 4041!
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I am so glad to see that you have started your trip report. I have been waiting to do my highlights and picture report until you got yours started. Plus, I have had so much other stuff going on that I haven't had the time to even download my pics. Hopefully I can get that done soon!
I love all of the great pictures of Morgan, Luke and you! And your room was beautiful with such a magnificent view!
When Allen and I have talked about going to Hawaii, I told him that we would need to stop in CA for a day or two to break up the fight time. Of course he understood that meant a trip to DL! So, it sounds like you have the same idea!
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Great update Cam, Boardwalk Villas are absolutely beautiful, I am definitely putting it on my resort list to stay at someday. I just love the expression of Morgan's face when she looks at things and places for the first time, totally priceless.
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looking at your pictures of morgan, she looks so much like stefanie both in the way she looks and by how happy she was
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Love Morgan's excitement! That just makes the trip, I think. Wow! Great view!!

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I adore Morgan's face as she was checking out the lobby. The room is gorgeous!
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