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The scary part is over... for me anyway , more on that later. DW was dead set on the Western because of Key West, and I was wishy-washy on the Eastern only because of the extra sea day. As we men usually do, I just changed my mind... (that sounds like a female trait, though...). Anyway, the Western is on our birthdays! We will be celebrating at least 3 out of 7 nights with our anniversary.
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Thanks for the update, Kenny! And it really does put into perspective what this trip means to you! I know you are going to have a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear more!
Wow! All that celebrating! You guys are going to have so much fun-- did you mention to the CM when you booked that you are celebrating 2 birthdays and an anniversary on your trip? I know with WDW they will make a little note on your ressie about it.
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Wow, thanks for sharing the full story behind this cruise - I think it gives us all a lot more understanding of why it means so much to you.
Your welcome! Yes, it does mean a lot! I have been interested in all the other stories lately, I just hope this one keeps you-all entertained. I had a more condensed version, but I needed to keep this going for a while... besides, I begged Marnie for more details on her cruise, so I probably should provide all the details I can think of .
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Thanks for the update, Kenny! And it really does put into perspective what this trip means to you! I know you are going to have a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear more!
That has to be one of the cutest pictures ever, in your signature! But wait... I might have one coming that is almost as cute!
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Wow! All that celebrating! You guys are going to have so much fun-- did you mention to the CM when you booked that you are celebrating 2 birthdays and an anniversary on your trip? I know with WDW they will make a little note on your ressie about it.
Yes, I suppose Disney is Disney. The CM went over every detail and we are having three days of celebration! If we put PALO on another day, it will be like four celebration days! LOL!
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DW says those that get seated with us will have a surprise when we have cake at our table 3 times... wouldn't it be funny if they were having celebrations on the days we aren't? We could get cake every night!
Everything is fine with my plumbing, but there is more to come!
We did manage to save a week at Christmas to celebrate the holidays with DW’s family in Orlando. She and her brother and sister hadn’t been together in one place for many years, so this would be like a family reunion. Brenda’s brother Craig and his DW, Rose live in Orlando (well, one of the suburbs). Their daughter, Karline lives in Rhode Island. Karline was planning to come to Florida with her daughter, Hailey for Christmas. Karline’s husband couldn’t make the trip. So we were going to have 10 days with DW’s family from Christmas to New Years in Florida. It would be our great-niece (or is it grand-niece?.. well, she’s a great little girl so we’ll stick with great-niece) “Hailey’s Greatest Christmas Adventure” with her Uncle Kenny and Auntie Brenda!
Hailey and Uncle Kenny. Isn't this just the cutest thing you've ever seen?
Hailey and Auntie Brenda cooking Christmas dinner.
This was one of the best Christmas’s I’ve ever had. We had a wonderful time. I had hoped to get down to Port Canaveral and see “the Ships”, but since we didn’t have a car, it didn’t happen. We had also planned to take Hailey to Disney one day, but her Uncle Craig, Karline’s brother beat us to that, and we just stayed at the house most of the time.
Christmas in Florida, Ahhhh! For those of us that live in the north, this has to be the best. I think this might be where the idea of cruising sank in: sitting on the patio next to the pool in my jammies with my morning coffee. Well, maybe the Nubble lighthouse was more relaxing…, but, maybe not!
Sometimes the consolation prize is as good (or better) than the grand prize, don’t you think? I mean I surely missed not going on the cruise last year, but being able to get Brenda, Craig, and Debbie together for Christmas was as good, in a different way, as the cruise. I think maybe things happen for a reason and we just weren’t supposed to go traipsing around the Caribbean with Mickey and the Gang in 2007. The Family Christmas was much more important. I just wish God would have found another way to get the message across!... that bypass stuff is not a whole lot of fun!
BIG NEWS is brewing! But I have to wait a few days for the holiday to pass and the bank before I can reveal the whole thing! (Hint: The check ain’t in the mail any more, and more is always better!)
Enjoying your report Kenny. I remember you as being one of the few people who made it through my trip report from last November. I'll definitely return the favor and will enjoy reading all about your trip as well. Look forward to hearing more.
BIG NEWS is brewing! But I have to wait a few days for the holiday to pass and the bank before I can reveal the whole thing! (Hint: The check ain’t in the mail any more, and more is always better!)
Well, this is way more tricksy then my PTR hint AND totally unfair! More please! Your backstory so far has been so great! And what a wonderful family! Can't wait for more!!
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, more on that later. DW was dead set on the Western because of Key West, and I was wishy-washy on the Eastern only because of the extra sea day. As we men usually do, I just changed my mind... (that sounds like a female trait, though...)
. Anyway, the Western is on our birthdays! 
We will be celebrating at least 3 out of 7 nights with our anniversary.
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