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Old 08-25-2009, 03:44 AM   #16
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Oh my goodness, your letter could move mountains. I couldn't imagine your request getting denied. What a wonderful surprise for Stefanie. Can't wait to hear more about your plans! Bring on the pumpkin pie!
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Old 08-25-2009, 04:28 AM   #17
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Oh. I'm sniffling in VA...only a true grinch (a Halloween one) would have denied that letter! I'm so glad you are well on track with your planning and will soon be telling your little Pumpkin pie (also MY fave, with about an inch of whipped cream layered on top ) all about the trip!
Can't wait to read more, and sure hope we get to meet up during your time there!
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Oh I am so glad that this has started so soon.... That letter had me sobbing and my DS4 saw me with tears and the website and thought that our trip was cancelled! I had to explain to him that I was happy for someone else and they were happy tears!!! Can't wait to read more!!!
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Oh, Cam what a great start to a trip report. Your letter was beautiful, said as I wipe away the tears.
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:41 AM   #20
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Yeah another trip report of yours to read!!! I am so glad that you are able to go!
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Well, DD Cory is sitting here giving me hugs as I'm crying while reading your letter to your Principal. I can't imagine anyone denying you that request - so happy you all are going!

As a side, Cory was born Oct. 3 - and her very first name (before we could come up with an official one for the birth certificate) was Little Pumpkin.

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I've been so looking forward to the start of this PTR! What a beautiful letter! And another one hear with some tears. I'm so happy that you & Luke get to bring one of Stefanie's dreams come true and in your happy place too!

Oh - and I do love me some pumpkin pie too! I always say anything with pumpkin is good.
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What a wonderful letter. I am so happy to read another Cam TR!! I have also always called my DD "Pumpkin Pie" (even though now that's she's the ripe old age of 10 I can only call her that at home... in private... where no one can hear - LOL). There is just something about pumpkin pie that makes me so warm and happy, just the way DD makes me feel.
Have you seen the Halloween bags at the Disney store? We just had to pick up one for our trip to MNSSHP. They are only $2.50 and super cute!
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What a wonderful letter and what a great Halloween trip you all are going to have!

PS I have always called my daughter "my little pumpkin pie" too!
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What a wonderful letter! How could anyone say no? So glad that this is all working out for you and Stefanie to got along on the conference. We love visiting Mickey during the Fall festivities - I know you will have a wonderful time.

So, more details please!
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Great stat to what sounds like a great trip coming up. You and Luke both work for great people ya know.

Looking forward to your next installment.
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What a beautiful letter. Nobody could have denied that request. It made me cry to.
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Cam, I am so glad you started this TR. I was having seriously withdrawal from your other TR. Thanks for sharing your letter with us. It was very touching and I can't see how anyone could deny you making one of you pumpkin pie's dreams come true. More please.
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Cam I'm so glad you've started this PTR. The letter just tugged at my heart and
I'm glad they approved your time off. Can't wait to read more.
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Oh I'm so glad you have started your PTR! I enjoyed your last TR so much. Can't wait for more!
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