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Cam, I hope the tummy troubles don't last much longer! I hate to be at home with tummy issues, so having them at Disney would seem a million times worse. With that said, though, you look remarkably lovely in the photos!
The RnR photo of Luke and Morgan made me laugh, mostly because of the two people behind them, who look like they're sincerely scared out of their minds! The Buzz photos are also great -- you are concentrating very hard! Congrats on beating Luke -- I've never even come close to beating David!
I really do hope these tummy troubles of your go away for good. Maybe it was your body's way of telling you need to slow down just a bit since touring was proving to be more difficult for you mentally as well. Sounds like you had a wonderful meal despite it all though.
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Oh Cam I am so sorry that you had such a terrible nightmare. . add the tummy issues and not feeling well to that and its no wonder that you were done for the night.
I can't even imagine how tough some days are for you and Luke... but I know that Stefanie had the best pareents ever
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Gosh, that stomach virus really stinks! Honestly, I think you're a real trooper touring and keeping up with the family. But I'm so sorry you had to deal with it.
Sounds like you had some special time with your sister. I'm sure her presence lifted your heart and spirits.
Love Luke's shirt! You have a beautiful family. How awful you were feeling so bad. Hugs. You have been pushing it pretty hard considering your poor tummy. I hope you were able to get a bit of a break the next day.
That is one of Luke's new favorite t-shirts!
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Love the RnRC picture!! Luke looks as if he is having the time of his life and Morgan looks scared to death. The combination of the two made my heart smile.
I'm sorry your tummy was acting up and messing with your emotions. But, I am very happy it didn't take away from the good times and new memories you made on this trip. I absolutely love the fact that so many Stephanie's/Stefanie's were present. For me, I'd like to think its your Stefanie's way of letting you know she is with you, in spirit.
Your TR is filling my Disney hunger, I feel like I am right there with you. Can't wait for more!
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I feel those are messages from Stefanie, too. Her way of keeping me smiling.
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Tummy Troubles SUCK at Disney... I hope it does not last much longer.
I have to remember to do pick a pearl next trip.
I'm so glad I finally did the pick a pearl as wearing the necklace always makes me think of Stefanie.
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We missed seeing you while we there. It's amazing how we both were at Sweet Tomatoes on the same day and yet never were able to meet! Hope your tummy troubles are gone, I heard about a lot of stomach flu going around while we were at WDW.
We thankfully didn't catch any tummy bugs on last week's trip. Sorry we missed you all!
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That sure was a potent virus! I'm glad you were able to muster the strength to power through the day with your family, but not surprised that you were even more vulnerable to emotions as a result. (What a horrible nightmare, too!) You got some great photos and it looks like you succeeded in making sure everyone had a great day. I love the family photopass photos and also the ones at Star Tours. Luke takes his Star Wars seriously!
Luke was so cute posing for those photos. Morgan and I were smiling really big in ours, and when I asked about his not smiling, he said he was trying to save the universe. He was just kidding, but then he wouldn't mind being Luke Skywalker.
Great adventures at Epcot and DHS. Morgan is really fitting in with the family. Sorry for the continued tummy problems. You are such a trooper to keep on going even with the RR breaks.
I tend to be a bit bullheaded all the time, but when I'm sick, I think I get even more bullheaded.
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great pictures. you sure do see a lot of Characters. I want to travel with you sometime. I want to come & scrapbook with you. Shame I live a little to far.
When we go in December hope to see more Characters.
I hope you're able to get in more character meet and greets on your next trip.
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Wow! You sure did a lot while feeling miserable I think I'd be holed up in my room, curled up in the bed feeling sorry for myself watching Stacey!
I might have been holed up in the room, if it hadn't been for Morgan.
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Kudos for making it through the day and achieving so much. I absolutely love Chip and Dale in their Hollywood outfits - I've never seen them in those before.
I had never seen them in the Hollywood outfits either, and I was really hoping my crew wouldn't mind stopping for a visit. We saw them dressed like this again last week.
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Ditto to everything Laurie says! I was going to type (essentially) the same thing but I don't think I could have put it as well.
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I can't believe how many characters you get to meet up w/. The pictures are great! Sorry to hear that belly trouble kept up but I have to commend you for making it through so much feeling so bad.
Stefanie trained us well in seeking out characters.
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Great pictures from DHS and MK! I'm glad you had a great day with your sister! Sorry your tummy was still acting up!
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Very happy to see that meet up with your sister and co. went so well. From what you said about your nightmare it sounded like some sister time was just what you needed.
Happy that Morgan is having such a good time
I was glad to have time to visit with my DSis!
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I really enjoy following you activities of the day. You know it could be that you were just having anxitey moments with you tummy problems. Under the circumstances I can understand that. That did not stop your days from being full of fun. Love the pic of you all at Star Wars. We will really make a point to do that next time we are there!!!!
I had thought the Star Wars PP photograph was only there because it was Star Wars Weekends, but we noticed on there again last week.
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Tummy, schmummy!! You don't let no tummy problems stop you!!! A good time with sis and fam. Dinner sounds good in spite of the rain. Someone else mentioned how often Stephanie/Stefanie's keep popping up, and it seems so to me, too. But then, everytime I here/see that name now, I think of you, and say a little prayer in my mind. That was a horrible nightmare!!!
Cam, I hope the tummy troubles don't last much longer! I hate to be at home with tummy issues, so having them at Disney would seem a million times worse. With that said, though, you look remarkably lovely in the photos!
The RnR photo of Luke and Morgan made me laugh, mostly because of the two people behind them, who look like they're sincerely scared out of their minds! The Buzz photos are also great -- you are concentrating very hard! Congrats on beating Luke -- I've never even come close to beating David!
Glad you got to spend some time with your sister!
My DSis commented on how good I looked that morning when we first met up, but she felt I looked a wee bit green at dinner.
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How nice to spend some time with your sister (even if that darn tummy trouble kept plaguing you). I assume that Charlotte is Pam's daughter?
Charlotte is Pam's daughter, though she looks more like me. In fact, Morgan looks more like me than my sister June. I've told them it is the greatest compliment to me to have have daughters who look like me.
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Glad you got to spend some time with you sister. Sounds like a great day for the most part. Sorry your stomach is still acting up!
Part of WDW fun now is my sis Pam will join us!
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Sorry your tummy wasn't feeling well. How nice to spend some time with your sister.
It was very nice!
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Oh Cam I am so sorry that you had such a terrible nightmare. . add the tummy issues and not feeling well to that and its no wonder that you were done for the night.
I can't even imagine how tough some days are for you and Luke... but I know that Stefanie had the best pareents ever
One of the wicked things about grief is that it messes up everything, your dreams, your mind, your body. But we do keep going!
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Gosh, that stomach virus really stinks! Honestly, I think you're a real trooper touring and keeping up with the family. But I'm so sorry you had to deal with it.
Sounds like you had some special time with your sister. I'm sure her presence lifted your heart and spirits.
Cam, I'm so sorry that you weren't feeling well physically and emotionally. But glad that you got to spend some great time with your sister. You got some really great photos. I love you and Morgan on the star speeder and the one with you and Luke on Buzz Luke is looking at his blaster like "this thing isn't working!"
Cam, I'm so sorry that you weren't feeling well physically and emotionally. But glad that you got to spend some great time with your sister. You got some really great photos. I love you and Morgan on the star speeder and the one with you and Luke on Buzz Luke is looking at his blaster like "this thing isn't working!"
Luke says that TSMM has ruined him for Buzz as he just can't work the blaster anymore.
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So sorry about your tummy! It's bad enough at home to feel icky, but at DISNEY? But YAY on beating Luke! My goal is to beat Dave!
Hope the tummy righted itself soon!
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. add the tummy issues and not feeling well to that and its no wonder that you were done for the night.
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He was just kidding, but then he wouldn't mind being Luke Skywalker.
I absolutely love Chip and Dale in their Hollywood outfits - I've never seen them in those before. 
Ditto to everything Laurie says! I was going to type (essentially) the same thing but I don't think I could have put it as well.
I'm glad you had a great day with your sister! Sorry your tummy was still acting up! 
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