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What an awesome time at the beach! I was there once for a week when I was in 5th grade and got to go with a friend and her family (way, way too many years ago). I love the picture with Andre, Josie and Jason holding hands. Looked like such a fun night for both your families!
What a great end to your AK day - I do admit getting a bit teary that Zach will be going off to college in August as it reminded me that I will have two in school this mid-August (and I'm not ready to think about that just yet).
I can't wait to hear more - and can't wait to hear about your impressions of POR - I think we may stay there for our next trip (and not upgrade to the Beach Club, though I don't know if I can handle it after being spoiled by a Deluxe for our past two trips )
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I'm glad you were able to make it to OC this year, I know you were sad that you might miss it by moving your Disney trip up. Your night with Linny and family looked like a ton of fun!
Great afternoon at AK I love your pictures from the parade. We've never stayed late enough to see it, but I think I've got to change that this year.
I got a little misty after the story about the lady you ran into while waiting for Illuminations. I know sooner than we want our kids won't be so little and will be off doing their own things Hopefully they will cherish the Disney memories we are making with them now She got a beautiful pic of the three of you!
What wonderful photos from your beach PP meet! Those photos of Jason with Josie and Andre are too sweet, and I see you and
Linny are both wearing VS blouses? The family shot is beautiful.
Yup, Linny has gotten me hooked on those tops. I'm not nearly up to her count, but I did just order two more for our Aug/Sept trip this year
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Sounds like an awesome trip to Ocean City!! How awesome that you got to meet up with Linny and her family and enjoy some time together!
We've met up with them for the last three years, they've become a part of our summer beach vaca
I was hoping you all would still get to the beach this summer and then you'd share it with us! You all have such a great family time while there. And so neat that Linny and crew get to join you for part of it.
Jammin' in the Jungle is my favorite parade and holds a special place in my heart, so I totally get Jason's emotions. He reminds me in this of Stefanie. But why would any of us want the best days ever to end.
We weren't sure it was going to happen, but I'm so glad we did. Usually we close out the summer, but I think we're going to start the summer this way next year too!
And I think of you every time I see the Jammin' Jungle parade
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Wonderful photos, as usual! I can't believe you hadn't done the Maharajah Trek before-- isn't the theming just beautiful? I love the story of the woman who stopped to talk to you about enjoying your boys while they're young. She got a lovely photo of the three of you, too.
I have heard about the tigers and the bats for the longest time and can't believe this was our first time down the Trek too. I think the PFET is just in a better spot to see it I guess. But, we will definitely be doing it again.
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It's true what that couple said. We have to treasure the moments we have with our kids. There will come a time when they'll prefer to hang with friends. I'm already tearing up at the thought of it.
I know!! We just had a family BBQ today for Zach's HS graduation and we were all thinking how fast it went and even looking at pictures of him 6 months old and it doesn't seem that long ago.
What a great beach break and I love the photos from Animal Kingdom too.
We love that beach so much and I'm glad we were able to make it work this year.
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Great pictures from the beach! Glad you had a great time with Linny and the fam!
And a great day at AK! Love the pictures! Glad Zach has arrived!
We always have a great time with Linny and her family!
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What a cool view of Illuminations from behind the bridge!
I loved the pictures and how all of the people on the bridge were in silhouette.
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A great finish to your time at AK!! How sweet of Linny to send all of you gift cards!
It was such a nice surprise when we got to the room to get the card and GCs from Linny. We all had fun spending them
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What an awesome time at the beach! I was there once for a week when I was in 5th grade and got to go with a friend and her family (way, way too many years ago). I love the picture with Andre, Josie and Jason holding hands. Looked like such a fun night for both your families!
What a great end to your AK day - I do admit getting a bit teary that Zach will be going off to college in August as it reminded me that I will have two in school this mid-August (and I'm not ready to think about that just yet).
I can't wait to hear more - and can't wait to hear about your impressions of POR - I think we may stay there for our next trip (and not upgrade to the Beach Club, though I don't know if I can handle it after being spoiled by a Deluxe for our past two trips )
I had emailed Linny a picture from our beach trip last year of Jason, Tyler and Josie walking down the boardwalk and Andre got upset asking "Where is me??" So he got right in there this year and I had to get a picture of him walking down the boards to send to him
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I'm glad you were able to make it to OC this year, I know you were sad that you might miss it by moving your Disney trip up. Your night with Linny and family looked like a ton of fun!
Great afternoon at AK I love your pictures from the parade. We've never stayed late enough to see it, but I think I've got to change that this year.
I got a little misty after the story about the lady you ran into while waiting for Illuminations. I know sooner than we want our kids won't be so little and will be off doing their own things Hopefully they will cherish the Disney memories we are making with them now She got a beautiful pic of the three of you!
We thought for sure we weren't going to make it to OC but when we looked at the prices and realized they weren't 'summer' prices until Friday that week we thought it would be great to have a trip with Zach this year.
We love the Jammin' Jungle parade. I think it's my favorite now that Spectro is gone
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Looks like you you all had a good day at AK. But have a hard tie believing that You met up with the Real Linny in OC NJ I think with that hat Arnaud replaced her with a cheep knock off and in the excitement of boys home for summer you fell for it
Jason and Josie are just too cute together. Your group picture with your two families with the beach and ocean in the background is really good. Looks like you all had a great time at the beach! Linny, this new model of "Linny Hat" puts things in a whole new perspective! I think PP friendships are the real deal.
I think it is so cool that your boys get so into the parades. It adds a lot to making a Disney vacation so special when you can share all the details. Your tiger and lizard pictures are sooo clear! How'd you get them to stand so still?!? Nice gifts from Linny and Family! ...and upgraded to First Class! Way to go, Zack!!!
Ahh, crap.....what did you have to get all mushy, you do know I hate that. However we feel the same and always love getting to spend time with you and your boys..........
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But have a hard tie believing that You met up with the Real Linny in OC NJ I think with that hat Arnaud replaced her with a cheep knock off
Uhmmmm................say what?!?!?!?
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Linny, this new model of "Linny Hat" puts things in a whole new perspective!
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Glad you had a great time with Linny and the fam! 
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Hopefully they will cherish the Disney memories we are making with them now 
She got a beautiful pic of the three of you!
and in the excitement of boys home for summer you fell for it
I think PP friendships are the real deal. 
Nice gifts from Linny and Family! ...and upgraded to First Class! Way to go, Zack!!! 
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