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Those rings are great! I'm not a big ring wearer, but I've been thinking about getting a necklace or something with the kids names on it. Did the place you got the rings only sell personalized rings?
Great morning in Epcot!! Love the rings....I have wanted to do this for sometime now, must just have to do it next year! Cant wait to hear about the dinner with Cam, Luke and Morgan!
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I really like those rings. I might have to look into one of those for myself!
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Great rings!!
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Great ring!
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Love the rings!
Thank you! They were reasonable too. I think after my AP discount they were $25 each - you pay for the ring and then each letter is like $1 or $2. I did get a bonus of the premium AP discount instead of the regular AP.
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The photos from Chef Mickey's are wonderful, but I agree with you-- not my favorite character meal. The food is just so-so, and the place is headache-loud and chaotic. I can't believe Mickey tossed his napkin on the floor ! The painted faces are adorable-- especially Lukas-bear!
I couldn't believe Mickey did that either. I hope we can get Lukas-bear again.
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Those rings are great! I'm not a big ring wearer, but I've been thinking about getting a necklace or something with the kids names on it. Did the place you got the rings only sell personalized rings?
I don't remember seeing anything else. I'll try to look in 4 days! I have a necklace with Mickey head birthstones - one for each of us (well Mike & I share one).
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Lukas & I waited across from the Rose & Crown for Cam, Luke, & Morgan. I had been texting with Cam and knew she had gone back to their room but Luke & Morgan were on their way. Soon I saw them coming and crossed the street to introduce myself. I had met Luke a few years ago, but didn’t expect him to remember me. Cam was soon with us. I gave her a big hug and tried to convey all that I couldn’t say in that hug. She told me about her interaction with Mary Poppins early and all I could do was smile & nod. I was fighting back the tears I felt stinging my eyes. Finally Mike & Dylan joined us after their flight over California. I checked us in and we waited a few minutes before being seated on the upper patio. We would have excellent seats for illuminations. Gifts were exchanged all around. The gifts that we gave Morgan were originally intended for Stefanie and I was hoping Morgan would like them just as much. She put them to use right away drawing things for Dylan and herself, so I’m thinking she enjoyed them. The boys got fun goodie bags with little things like mazes and whistles and even rubber ducks that they put to use right away. Cam gave me a plaque with a Walt Disney quote, which is now displayed in our living room.
It was a good thing the boys had those goodie bags as dinner took quite a while to arrive. Morgan also entertained the boys and Dylan was quickly smitten with her. Luke & I had ordered the exact same thing down to our drinks, but when my plate arrived it was twice as big as his so I offered to trade. We did and it’s a good thing. I’m pretty sure Luke ate all of his and I still had half left. Illuminations started soon and since my back was to the lagoon I had to turn around. Lukas joined me in my lap. It was so much fun to watch Morgan’s reaction to the show. She was so amazed.
After Illuminations we settled the bill and made our way out. Dylan was very sad to leave Morgan. He cried so hard. I felt so bad, but it was late and tomorrow we’d be heading home. I’m sorry I failed to get a picture of all of us. It was wonderful to see Cam & Luke again and was a pleasure to meet Morgan. Thanks again for still joining us for dinner.
We made our way out of an empty Epcot and to the buses. Soon we were home. Dylan went right to bed, but Lukas was wired. I had to pack us all up so Lukas was awake too. Once I was finished packing, I took a shower and hoped Lukas would finally be asleep when I got out; thankfully he was. And soon so was I. Tomorrow we would be heading home.
Those rings are very cool! I keep reminding Coach we need to remedy my "mother's" situation - he bought me a birthstone necklace after Patrick's entrance, but when we went to add Cullen's stone, we were told it can't be done. So, I have a necklace with only two of the three birthstones.
Sounds like a great dinner! Glad you got a chance to give Cam a hug in person.
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The painted faces are adorable-- especially Lukas-bear!
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So, I have a necklace with only two of the three birthstones.
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