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Wow, can't believe how many people haven't seen VoL before. They are awesome. Glad Hope enjoyed them, too!
Great dinner! It's fun to get to eat (or do) things you can't if your partner is there when enjoying a partner-less trip.
Are VOL incredible? Simply amazing, oh how I wish I had musical talent like that (well really any musical talent).
So glad you got to check off a couple of firsts from your list. Did Hope eat the sushi?
More Please.
Did Hope get a nice visit from Santa?
No sushi for her, only mac & cheese with the chopsticks. And yes, Santa treated Hope very well this year. He brought the two big things she kept asking for...the Doc McStuffins doll that everyone and their brother wanted, and a huge variety pack of the Barbie Disney Princesses (I fell in love with them). Did Evan enjoy his Christmas?
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Nice update! I just added eat sushi at the Japan pavilion to my list.
You'll love it.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Great update! Just as well I ate before seeing those sushi photos.
I'm just getting you back for all the times you do it to the rest of us.
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Nice update! Glad you got a chance to see and hear VoL. I love the photos you took of Hope there.
Thanks, and I'm glad I finally did too!
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OK, I am making DH go see VOL next time we go. He never wants to head in to see them More adorable pictures of Hope!
Definitely go and see them. I don't know why it took me so long to finally do it, but I'm really glad I did.
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What a great night at Epcot! Love the pictures!
Thanks!
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Glad you got to hear the VoL. Hope looks so cute trying to use her chopsticks!
Thank you! At least she looks cuter than I do trying to use those things.
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Hope you all had a great Christmas!
Sounds like a nice evening, and I am glad you enjoyed your meal at Japan. You got some great shots of Hope, too cute.
I need to see VOL, I haven't yet.
We did have a great Christmas. Did you guys? Definitely put VoL on your must do list for the next trip.
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I haven't seen VoL yet either. Must rectify!
Love all your photos! I bet that class is really going to pay off because I already love these.
Yes...go see them! They sing acapella, and it's songs like "She'll be Coming Round the Mountain", but they make it sound like angels are singing it. And these pictures were taken before I started that class, so if you like these, then I can pretty much impress you with anything. I think the quality is crap!
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Happy New Year, Melissa!
Great time at Epcot! I'm glad you got to see VOL, they're still on my to do list
I'm glad I got to see them too. Now it's your turn.
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Wow, can't believe how many people haven't seen VoL before. They are awesome. Glad Hope enjoyed them, too!
Great dinner! It's fun to get to eat (or do) things you can't if your partner is there when enjoying a partner-less trip.
I know! I've been going there for a gazillion years, and this is the first time I've taken the chance to see them. I'm kicking myself now!
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Sounds like a great day - despite the meltdown
We just tried the sushi at the CS in Japan!!! YUM!!!
What happens in Africa????
Well, without giving too much away, there are a bunch of wooden crates and fake refreshment coolers stacked up,and if you open one of them you get a little surprise. Next time have your daughter or husband open them up until they find the right one.
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You know I loved the view from your room. Especially the giraffes near your window, how awesome
Your photos are great!! Of course you have an adorable subject with Hope
So glad Hope got to see Rapunzel, that's who Jason most wanted to see too
Your hair looks great!!! That's not short
I can do so e damage with sushi and one day I'll eat there, what a beautiful place to eat
I might be the only one, but I'm glad you're taking your time with this TR. Makes me feel like I haven't fallen so far behind! Sorry tea wasn't that relaxing for you, but it will be wonderful to share this tradition with Hope. She was so cute drinking out of her tea cup. I look forward to bringing Mallory to tea some day. Maybe I'll wait until she's around 5 or so though.
You're getting really good with the photography. It's still one of my goals. Have you found any useful online tutorials? I think that's what I'll have to start with. I don't have time at the moment to take a class. If I could learn some online though I might start getting better at taking pictures.
You've convinced me that I need to check out VoL. I've never caught one of their shows, but I was in choir for years and love a good vocal performance. I'm thinking Mallory will love them too. She likes to "sing" with me every morning. I'm not brave enough to try sushi though. I'm just not that into eating fish - especially when it isn't cooked.
Ya know we always have VoL on our list too, but the times they start to come out for the day are always the times had back to the resort for swimming, BUT now I can just walk back over when I want. STaying at BC is starting to have some real perks
I love the pics of Hope with your mom, you are getting so good with the pictures, however seeing sweet little Hope doesn't hurt the end result though.
The Sushi looked great, what was that side salad with it? I am dying to hear your take still on the DDP.
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And yes, Santa treated Hope very well this year. He brought the two big things she kept asking for...the Doc McStuffins doll that everyone and their brother wanted, and a huge variety pack of the Barbie Disney Princesses (I fell in love with them). Did Evan enjoy his Christmas?
Just as well I ate before seeing those sushi photos. 
I think the quality is crap! 
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