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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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You really got so much accomplished with a late start. I really love the backpack purse it is cute, Will have to look for one next time we go for my DGD. All the pic are great, especially the firework pic.
What a great afternoon and evening at Epcot. Love all the character interaction at the GG - while we had a great meal at the CR (which is what we gave the GG up for) I kind of missed going each time I read about another wonderful meal there.
Love the shirt...I really think we have the same taste is shirts...lol (you will see later in my TR )
Love the pictures from Illuminations, the ones with the moon in the picture are great, it definitely looked like a wonderful evening.
I have read lots of your TRs and seen lots and lots of character pics of Stephanie and I am not sure why but these at GG I LOVED. She is so so happy and her smile is just a bit brighter maybe, I am not sure. No matter the reason, thank you for sharing.
You really got so much accomplished with a late start. I really love the backpack purse it is cute, Will have to look for one next time we go for my DGD. All the pic are great, especially the firework pic.
Your DGD would love the bag! Stefanie carries it every day!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
What a great afternoon and evening at Epcot. Love all the character interaction at the GG - while we had a great meal at the CR (which is what we gave the GG up for) I kind of missed going each time I read about another wonderful meal there.
Love the shirt...I really think we have the same taste is shirts...lol (you will see later in my TR )
Love the pictures from Illuminations, the ones with the moon in the picture are great, it definitely looked like a wonderful evening.
Can't wait to see your shirt! We'd probably have a blast shopping together! The moon pictures I'm really proud of, but I wish I'd gotten a spot earlier to get some better shots of the lagoon and the sky fireworks.
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Originally Posted by MinnieJen
I have read lots of your TRs and seen lots and lots of character pics of Stephanie and I am not sure why but these at GG I LOVED. She is so so happy and her smile is just a bit brighter maybe, I am not sure. No matter the reason, thank you for sharing.
Maybe it was because she had gotten lots of beauty rest!
More great pictures. I have to say Cam, orange is an awesome color on you! I love orange, but can't really wear it. I your giraffe shirt! I've never watched Illuminations all the way through. Maybe we'll do that this year.
Oh, and one more thing... I'm am enjoying your TR immensely! I wish I had friends like you to enjoy Disney with. You all seem like the nicest bunch of people!
Sounds like you all had a nice, lazy start to the day!! We all need a "lazy day" while we're at the World. I LOVE LOVE your shirt!!!
You always seem to get the best character interactions! I love the pics from GG....the characters always seem to love seeing themselves on an article of clothing. I found that out when I took Aiden to see Phineas and Ferb at DHS and was wearing my Perry the Platypus shirt...LOL
I love all the photos of Stefanie with the characters! She always looks so thrilled to see them, sort of like long lost friends! I, too, love that bag...in fact, I almost bought it today as I was at DLR with my kids! Now that I see it again, I'm wishing I HAD bought it! Oh well, guess I'll just have to go back to DLR again!
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I think it's fantastic that Luke stands up and says something to the people you've come across this trip that are behaving poorly. It is a sad state of affairs when someone thinks charging over a man on an EVC is acceptable behavior!!! I love Stefanie's madras backpack. I have a tote in the same material, and it is one of my favorite Disney bags!
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your giraffe shirt! I've never watched Illuminations all the way through. Maybe we'll do that this year.
I love Stefanie's madras backpack. I have a tote in the same material, and it is one of my favorite Disney bags! 
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