The Third Time’s the Charm! Fourth (Third) Annual Mom and Me Trip--Updated twice on 10/21--now COMPLETE - Page 29 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Oh I do love that Mabel! Her tip of the day is certainly something I totally agree with! I think we must be long lost sisters!
Yummy!!!!!!!!!! Your No Way Jose and that banana split look wonderful!
Beaches and Cream - I it there!
I am glad you got to meet up with some passporter friends and some family!
But...how can it be your last night already????
But then I look at your countdown and that green monster called Envy creeps into my brain! You are going again in 4 days! You lucky girl!
Great update Sharon!
Great update Sharon!! Love the pictures of all the food!! Glad you got to spend some time with your niece, and your not so favorite DB I'm sorry it's all coming to an end already
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You just had to go and do it, didn't you? You had to order the NWJ and take the biggest picture possible, didn't you?
And then you threw in another picture of the cream puffs for good measure, didn't you?
That's okay . . . don't mind me . . . although I will be calling Mable to let her know that she actually hasn't met her favorite yet - - until December.
That's okay . . . don't mind me . . . although I will be calling Mable to let her know that she actually hasn't met her favorite yet - - until December.
Jill
Awww, Jill! That's so sweet! I think Mable's going to love me too!
Great updates Sha, and you still look absolutely bee-you-tea-full in your NWJ pic, even with the body wash allergy and all. Can't wait for more!
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That sunday look awesome. Next time though you need to get one big enough to share with the rest of us.
Actually, I think it is big enough to share with all of us. It's almost bigger than my head!
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Originally Posted by Luvsun
Oh I do love that Mabel! Her tip of the day is certainly something I totally agree with! I think we must be long lost sisters!
Yummy!!!!!!!!!! Your No Way Jose and that banana split look wonderful!
Beaches and Cream - I it there!
I am glad you got to meet up with some passporter friends and some family!
But...how can it be your last night already????
But then I look at your countdown and that green monster called Envy creeps into my brain! You are going again in 4 days! You lucky girl!
Great update Sharon!
4 days! I still have so much to do! And believe me DM considers those tips Words to Live By.
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Mable's sweet tip of the day is so true!! In my house we call it "Dairy Dinner"!!
Love it! We just may have to borrow that one!
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Great update Sharon!! Love the pictures of all the food!! Glad you got to spend some time with your niece, and your not so favorite DB I'm sorry it's all coming to an end already
Poor second place DB. And I really was glad to spend time with him and DN Brooke since they didn't come up and visit me in August when Erica did. It felt like I hadn't seen them in ages.
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You just had to go and do it, didn't you? You had to order the NWJ and take the biggest picture possible, didn't you?
And then you threw in another picture of the cream puffs for good measure, didn't you?
That's okay . . . don't mind me . . . although I will be calling Mable to let her know that she actually hasn't met her favorite yet - - until December.
Jill
I didn't think of that! I guess I'll be playing the part of Jan this December! And I guess you're lucky that I didn't text you the picture of the NWJ like I did poor Erica.
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I can't believe that the trip is almost over already...but what a great round at the F&WF, everything looked delicious (especially those cream puffs). Glad you got to enjoy your meet with the Chrissi's.
Think you all made a great choice with B&C for dinner...sounds like everyone enjoyed their meal. Glad you had Mabel there to share your NWJ with you, I mean she is a good mom, not wanting her favorite to get too full Your Neices banana split looked yummy as well...too bad that the "not favorite" brother did not take your advice and order a light meal....now look he is too full for dessert. I guess just knowing that he was sitting with mom's "Favorite" clouded his judgement
Great update Sharon! I'm glad you got to spend some time with PPs and your family! I can't wait to read the ending and I'm already looking forward to your next TR!
That No Way Jose Sundae looks soooo delicious Sharon!!! It was so nice that you got to spend time with your brother, who's not your mother's favorite, and your DN! Can't wait to hear about your EMH at FW.
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Her tip of the day is certainly something I totally agree with! 
I think we must be long lost sisters! 
it there! 
Poor second place DB. 
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