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Okay, your candy bag was way better than mine was last year! I pretty much got smarties and werthers....in fact I think I still have some stuffed in a drawer somewhere. I just can't bear to throw away anything from Disney World even if it is just crappy candy.
I love all the pictures...I never think of meeting all the villains...I usually just kinda walk around in a fog taking everything in.
So a side note to your slu...sexy "mini" mouse. Last year we saw a lady with her two young kids at the party. I am not sure what she was dressed as but her dress was lace...just lace. She had some very tall stiletto boots. So we're standing there nonchalantly...just hanging and and she comes over and asks us where the bar is! Umm, this is main street USA not Bourbon street! I politely informed her that there was no bar in the MK and she said "Well, where can I just get a beer?" Now I understand wanting a drink BUT didn't you spend money on these tickets lady?! Didn't you realize the host of the party was Mickey Mouse?! I think maybe there was some mis-communication...somewhere.
how did you get so much candy in such a short amount of time??? We went thru every line and got like nothing. I know, I know I sound like a whiner but I hadn't been t or ting in over 20 years so I was super excited. Maybe waiting in those crazy long lines for Jack and the Dwarves caused us to lose out on loot but it was worth it in the end.
Your descriptions of Mini Minnie were hysterical. Makes you wonder what folks are thinking?? Makes you kinda glad that adults can't wear costumes year round doesn't it??
Ooh, great photos of the party! I love your new sig pic-- are you losing a lot of weight? How is this possible when you're always at WDW or DLR or ITALY??
What a great time at the Party - you certainly packed a lot in! I see nothing's changed with the costumes, as that was our experience the last time we were there. We were staggered by the skimpiness of some outfits, especially as you say for a family event.
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I almost started crying when I saw the kielbasa and pierogie... I'm dying for that again. And wow, what a good haul of candy from the party. We did fairly well, but not nearly as well as I'd have hoped - but then again we focused on characters and rides - something I'll change up a little next year!
Thanks for the recipes! Your candy haul was much better than mine. I went to the party the Tuesday after your party. I got all of 4 pieces of chocolate and the rest of the candy was airheads, tootsie rolls (lots of tootsie rolls) and smarties. I think I got hosed.
What a great chocolate seminar! When we went to the Dominican Republic we got to try hot chocolate made from cocoa beans that hadn't been refind or anything.
And looks like you did well at MNSSHP. It was difficult with 10 people to navigate.
Ooooo...I'll be making those truffles for sure! And it does say right in the recipe "best if eaten on the same day" so I have an excuse for gobbling them all up right away . , Sharon!
Ah, Clara Cluck. I'm giggling now at the silliness of "Ghost Riders In the Sky" being clucked. I first heard that thanks to your Eat, Play, Cluck TR. I must go to MNSSHP again just so I can experience that in person.
If you are pushing around a stroller with a child in it, you should not be dressing like a hoe-bag! Just sayin'. And you KNEW I was going to ask to see the picture! Because I would've taken one. When DD and I were on our cruise in March, there was some mom in her mid-to late-30's dressed like a hoe-bag pirate. Wanting to take a picture with her husband and kids. SERIOUSLY? This is a family enviornment, think about that stuff before you get dressed! Sheesh! In fact, EVERY person in line was trying to stealthily (I think I made up a word ) take a picture of her. It was so bad!
I think your haughty look was perfectly perfect! You could definitely be the next evil princess with that look, if you so choose!
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Yay! All caught up! The MNSSHP sounds like fun! The chocolate seminar sounds great too! I make truffles every Christmas - thanks for the new recipe! I know what you mean that chocolate can be hard to pair with wines. I just found the wonders of milk chocolate with a cabernet. (I usually do a cheap version of Hershey Drops with a Beringer Cab - California. It is very yummy). Now time to catch up on all the other TR's before starting mine. Just got back yesterday. TR coming soon - keep an eye out!
I actually think it is hard to find an adult costume that isn't slu.... sexy. I had to order one on the internet last year, just to get something "kid friendly" in my size.... very sad
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Definitely looks like a good pile of candy! 
Some great pictures with the characters, too!
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BUT didn't you spend money on these tickets lady?! Didn't you realize the host of the party was Mickey Mouse?! I think maybe there was some mis-communication...somewhere.
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Looks like you had a great time at MNSSHP! 
Love all the pictures! 
And wow, what a good haul of candy from the party. We did fairly well, but not nearly as well as I'd have hoped - but then again we focused on characters and rides - something I'll change up a little next year!
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And you KNEW I was going to ask to see the picture! 
Because I would've taken one. 
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