Brent and Liz's Valentine's day/Anniversary TR: Slippers, Satchels, Special Cinderellas, Surprises, Friends...and Ducks? - UPDATED 3/24 COMPLETE! About This Page:

[chezp]

My goodness, those cigarettes do look real!

[KMB733]

Thanks for telling us the flag story, Liz.

A great day at DHS. Lunch with all you guys looked like a blast!!

[Laurast]

Another great update, although I always look foward to hearing Liz's actual account of how things went down

[lazanya]

The flag story was too funny!
Sounds like a fabu lunch with Sheri & Cindy!

[smilechaser]

Originally Posted by Laurast

Another great update, although I always look foward to hearing Liz's actual account of how things went down

LOL....thanks! Brent is subject to "selective forgetting".

Originally Posted by cindybelle

I agree with Sheri (skateycat) -- I started laughing as soon as Brent started his version of the "flag" story, thinking "I already know the punch line and yet I'm still "

OK, now what's the story about Liz? We want it right

I know, right! Just knowing Brent in person makes that story all the more funny! can't you just see it!!!

Story about Liz........I doubt that is of any interest to anyone. Quite trivial, I am sure!

Originally Posted by Tabitha34

Great update! Can't to see what Princess Aurora was laughing at! Love all the pics! Looking forward to Liz' more accurate account.

You are going to love this. She actually did a full belly laugh. I am not sure how we are going to portray this story in written words but I assure you it is hillarious!!

Originally Posted by cindybelle

Sheri and I had SO much fun with the two of you. We've got to share a character meal next time -- although the four of us may be characters enough.

Oh that would be sooooo fun!!!!!! I think we should do something with funny, interactive characters.....Maybe Chef Mickeys or Breakfast at Cape May? Any other ideas?

Originally Posted by rhinohunter

How is visiting WDW working out with WW?

I'm not going to lie. I did not count one weight watchers point while on vacation!! Not one! I was on vacation for 12 days and gained 4 pounds which I shed within a week and a half. It was worth it. I figured I can re-lose a few pounds, you can't re-do vacation. I ordered dessert with all meals that included it in meal plan. I made an effort to eat more fruit and veggies at buffets. And I did try to go lighter on carby type things like bread, rolls and pasteries. But I ate what I wanted and just dealt with the consequences when I got home.

Originally Posted by Pinkyt177

Um baby blue underoos. . .

Baby blue satchel. . .

Got in trouble for nothing?

Yes, they were light blue Cinderella panties.
And he did have a baby blue purse......oh, there is some tactful planning on his part! His purse matched his panties!
Trouble for nothing!?!?!?!? Oh you know him toooooo well!!!!

[rhinohunter]

Congrats on enjoying your vacay and only gaining 4 lbs. Glad to see it come back off so easily. But that is part of the training that goes with the counting of points. I have also dropped several inches and 30 +/- lbs. Bouncing up and down about 1-1/2 lbs every week. Sorry to see that you have fallen prey to bad influences of PP friends. The cigs sure look real. Was glad to read the disclaimer.

[skateycat]

Originally Posted by materstater

whoot great TR--what was Sheri and the waiter doing? Having a moment or is she searching him for dalmations?

ha ha ha....good question. actually, i met cousin loukili several years ago on another trip with some pp friends. at that time, lou's wife was pregnant with their first child. (i am pretty sure some of you are going to remember this story). another trip a few months later, and some other pp friends were having dinner at prime time, had lou for their server and he quite suddenly disappeared after some frantic apologies....his wife had been in a car accident. omg...so we were all worried about his family (is this sounding familiar to anyone?). many of us here have had cousin lou for a server and he is quite hilarious. anyway, a short time after the accident, i was on one of my daytrips and went to dhs to seek out cousin lou and give him everyone's well wishes. he has remembered the kindness and wishes from all of us. anyway, i think it was one of my "till next time" hugs. searching for dalmations? well, dahlings....cruella may be my mother, but i would only want dalmations for playing and romping around with...puppy kisses are THE best! anyway, for any of you planning a meal at prime time, ask for cousin lou and give him our regards....liz, cindy, brent and myself left a lasting impression i am sure....

[Disdadnmi]

Look what came in the mail today! Never received anything like this. I think it was a nice gesture. Makes me want to go back! Hopefully another update in a few days. But I think Liz owes us a couple!

[Pinkyt177]

See your famous!

I really want to see a picture of the satchel, I can forgo a pic of the underoos though!

I'm quite certain that you made the day of certain travelers, I'm trying to picture Lily's reaction when I would have stopped pointed and whistled. . .

I wonder what Cinderella would say?

I have to say I was buying a tee shirt the other day for my trip. . .and they didn't have light blue in my size so, sorry, I tried, I had to get pink.

[mcc0313]

Loved all the Liz updates....nice to hear the full story (or the stories that Brent forgets to tell us )

What a great meal with Sherri and Cindy....love the pictures looks like you all had a fabulous time!!

[smilechaser]

Originally Posted by Disdadnmi

Tuesday Feb 7 Breakfast at Cape May, Dinner at 1900 Park Faire with a Special Cinderella.

#1. I didn’t even know he did this til I looked at the pictures later:



#2. Then we went back Apartment hunting. After all it is in our plans once we get the kids grown and owe less on our house than what it’s worth to move down here. Liz can transfer her job and I can certainly get a job making sure noone gets out of line around my beloved Cinderella can’t I? Errrrr I mean, “drive the Disney bus” right Liz honey?

#3. Then it was back to Pop where I took some pictures of the construction on the new Art of Animation resort under construction. I think it’s looking pretty good!

#4. We were ushered right in to kind of secluded table near the buffet where the two rooms meet, and our Cinderella came up promptly greeted us by name! Hugs were exchanged and soon the Prince, Step mother and step sisters all came by to see us. It was a late dinner and the place had emptied out a great deal so they all came by several times. Cinderella herself kept coming back so often it was like we were having dinner with her.

#5. Then, the highlight of the evening. Cinderella and the prince came out for their waltz, as they do once a seating in this dinner, and Cinderella left her Charming and came running my way and said “Prince Brent, may I have this dance.” That was quite a moment. I, of course, said yes, and we danced. I was in heaven. I must say while I was dancing with her, I kept thinking how lucky of a man I was. Cinderella came and asked ME to dance, while my lovely wife was rooting me on and taking pictures. Dancing with Cinderella and realizing how lucky I was to have such a wonderful wife, who I managed to find and marry with the help of Cinderella was just too overwhelming and I teared up a bit.

#6. Foreshadowing: What do you think Princess Aurora is laughing about? Satchels Slippers, or ducks?

#1. I did! That is exactly why I snapped so many pics! LOL.. Brent looking all proud and Donald giving him a little "serving of humble".

#2. Yeah, its Brent's idea to wait until the kids grow up and the house is worth more than we owe. My thoughts were....one of the kids turns 18 in 2 months. I say we teach her how to be a responsible renter and move now! The rest of the kids....? I am sure there are schools down there. My job is transferable. Brent would surely find some Cinderella responsibilities to occupy his time. Preferably something that he would get paid for......lol. See.....I have it all figured out.

#3. I can't wait to see Animations fully operational. I have wanted it to be completed for years! I am most anxious to see the Lion King area. I love the Lion King story and the design for that area just looks so lush and welcoming. I really think I will be good lodging at POP and walking over for a visit tho. I am kind of hooked on POP.

#4. This was just the coolest experience. There is no way that was a chance seating. That was planned. They spend the majority of the meal at our table. I don't know what we did to deserve this kind of treatment but it was by far one of the most magical Disney experiences. I know people talk about the Disney special treatments and things such as fast passes and hotel upgrades. This was better than 10,000 fastpasses and an upgrade to the Grand Floridian from a value. You couldn't put together a package of simply monetary items to even begin to give us the magic we were given that night.

#5. The dance was also a big part of that magic. When Cinderella was introduced and she came out, she took a brief bow with Prince Charming and came right to Brent and said "Prince Brent, may I have this dance?". The look on his face was incredible. I was so happy for him that I teared up. I snapped as many pics as I could....it was my own private fairy tale and seemed like no one else was in the room but the two of them and me taking pics. I can't think of anything I would have rather had happen during that meal. "Magical" doesn't even begin to describe it.

#6. Soooo, I can't wait til we get to this Aurora story!!! I love it when you connect with the characters just enough to make them slip from 'character' to 'individual personality' for just that split second. It was really fun.

Oh, and I think it is valuable for me to take note, here and now, to how wonderful Brent was about recognizing my weight loss efforts. Sighhhh. As we were walking to the main building at POP I walked between the large "8" and "0" icons that are part of the "1980" saying near the main building entrance. They are quite close together. I'm not sure I could have done it in the previous years so I thought to myself....."well, I see other people doing it.....so I am" (insert confidence feeling here). Brent turns to me and says "well.....look at that!!!!" I smiled knowing he noticed. . Then he says "We didn't even have to grease you up this year". So I had to slap him up a bit and then it was all good! LOL. This is just the way we joke. Some of our friends don't understand it. We tend to live in the moment and joke about everything.......even stuff most people would not find humorous.

Anxiously awaiting the next update!!!! Its going to get sooooo funny!!!

[Colexis Mom]

Very nice!

[Coop]

Originally Posted by smilechaser

#2. Yeah, its Brent's idea to wait until the kids grow up and the house is worth more than we owe. My thoughts were....one of the kids turns 18 in 2 months. I say we teach her how to be a responsible renter and move now! The rest of the kids....? I am sure there are schools down there. My job is transferable. Brent would surely find some Cinderella responsibilities to occupy his time. Preferably something that he would get paid for......lol. See.....I have it all figured out.

Liz, I agree totally! Why wait? I'm a nurse as well (ER), and they need nurses! My DH (Chuck) would so totally sweep streets or whatever. But he has his real estate license, so I say he can get a job selling DVC. We have no excuse because our kids are grown and gone. The only thing is the housing market. We couldn't sell our place for what we owe either.

Oh, and I think it is valuable for me to take note, here and now, to how wonderful Brent was about recognizing my weight loss efforts. Sighhhh. As we were walking to the main building at POP I walked between the large "8" and "0" icons that are part of the "1980" saying near the main building entrance. They are quite close together. I'm not sure I could have done it in the previous years so I thought to myself....."well, I see other people doing it.....so I am" (insert confidence feeling here). Brent turns to me and says "well.....look at that!!!!" I smiled knowing he noticed. . Then he says "We didn't even have to grease you up this year". So I had to slap him up a bit and then it was all good! LOL. This is just the way we joke. Some of our friends don't understand it. We tend to live in the moment and joke about everything.......even stuff most people would not find humorous.

Congrats again! Chuck and I would joke like that! Maybe it's because we are all in medicine (Chuck is in Ortho) that our humor is warped. Or may because we are all from MI? But hey - you know you're doing good!

[Tabitha34]

Originally Posted by smilechaser

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Oh, and I think it is valuable for me to take note, here and now, to how wonderful Brent was about recognizing my weight loss efforts. Sighhhh. As we were walking to the main building at POP I walked between the large "8" and "0" icons that are part of the "1980" saying near the main building entrance. They are quite close together. I'm not sure I could have done it in the previous years so I thought to myself....."well, I see other people doing it.....so I am" (insert confidence feeling here). Brent turns to me and says "well.....look at that!!!!" I smiled knowing he noticed. . Then he says "We didn't even have to grease you up this year". So I had to slap him up a bit and then it was all good! LOL. This is just the way we joke. Some of our friends don't understand it. We tend to live in the moment and joke about everything.......even stuff most people would not find humorous.

Anxiously awaiting the next update!!!! Its going to get sooooo funny!!!

My DH, Jamie and I joke like that too and our close friends know we are joking and find it funny too but other people are totally shocked by it.

[Cam22]

Great update, Liz! What an awesome night at 1900 Park Fare! Very special! Super mail, too!