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Well, MNSSHP is no longer a secret - we told the girls this morning and it's a good thing we did.
The costumes arrived in the mail a couple days ago; Kevin and I took them out to examine them and - they looked really small. And the wings looked as though they might be 'challanging' to keep on correctly. So even though I wanted so much to surprise them with the MNSSHP news right before the party, it was obvious we were going to have to try on the costumes beforehand...
This morning, I had the girls sit down on the bed and close their eyes and handed them each a party ticket. The tickets really don't give a clue about what they are - they simply have a Disney character on the front with the words "Celebrate Everyday" on them. So the girls just gave me a blank stare - "Uhh, are these gift cards?"
I then pulled out the box the costumes arrived in - still no clue what was going on. I finally opened the box and took out the Tinkerbell and Silvermist costumes - THEN their eyes lit up and they put two and two together and realized they were going to MNSSHP!!!
The costumes are really small - but they are do-able. The beautiful fairy wings we're going to have to work on, as one is attached with velcro and wants to flop over; the other is worn with shoulder straps and fits too high. Luckily, Kevin likes to take care of things like this (he is even quite talented on the sewing machine!) and so we'll have them perfect before we leave.
The best part is that Kelley and Cory are extremely excited about going! I was beginning to worry that they might not think it was that big of a deal, but nope - they are totally happy and can't wait to get there!
(I just hope the girls don't grow anymore before September!!!)
Glad they are excited. Sorry you had to give the surprise away, but it was probably for the best. Don't want to get to WDW and the costumes not fit!
You are there 6 days before me. I hope these next few weeks fly by.
How exciting that Kelley and Cory finally know! I can't wait to see them in their costumes because they are going to be so adorable. Stefanie's is still not in yet, so I'm hoping that it will fit.
All caught up - I also just read the entire 2007 trip report. Very nice! My favorite part was when Kevin was waiting to say "Not yeti" if someone asked if he'd ridden EE yet.
Your trip sounds fantastic so far
Sorry the costumes look a little small-ish. It's good that they're excited about it though. DBF and I went for the first time last year. I didn't really know what to expect, so I was kind of yeah-whatever about it, but I LOVED it. So even if their excitement wanes a bit, once they get to the park they'll feel massively excited.
Can't wait to read more.
Also, congratulations on that motion sickness spray!!
PS~ I was so impressed with your bag, I'm bidding on one on Ebay. Thank you!
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Well, they were excited today, right??
Aren't you glad your DH wanted to be more in on the planning (it was your DH, wasn't it??) Now he can take care of those costumes!!
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I think your girls will make wonderful fairies. 
on finding a Jasmine costume, too. 
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And I have a feeling both of them have the 'Atitude' to match the costume! 
- they looked really small. And the wings looked as though they might be 'challanging' to keep on correctly. So even though I wanted so much to surprise them with the MNSSHP news right before the party, it was obvious we were going to have to try on the costumes beforehand...
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