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Here are the Cast Member Thank You cards that I made for this trip!
And remember I said I took Emily to a covered bridge to try some "artistic" dance photos, here are a few of my favs:
And here is the group from the Boston Chocolate Meet:
I did upload many photos from the Boston Meet on my Facebook page - so if you would like to see those, please feel free to browse!
Today we are going to go out on the boat for a bit - more relaxing. We will take the Disney binder with us to hopefully go over final details, like what we want from Garden Grocer so that I can finish that up. And then the suitcases will come out later this week, and we will begin the official packing!!! It is coming so fast!!! This time next week I will have only 1 more sleep!!
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Oh, oh, oh, Lily is so adorable! The two are going to look incredible in photos together. I think it's good, too, that neither one has the same coloring as Lulu. Beautiful shots of Emily on the bridge. I love seeing all the familiar faces (and silly headbands) at the brunch. I hope the drive up and back wasn't too bad.
Lily is a doll! The pictures of Emily on the covered bridge are so cool! I especially love the one of just her feet. I checked out the photos of the Boston PP meet on your FB page. Looks like lots and lots of sweets and fun.
Oh, oh, oh, Lily is so adorable! The two are going to look incredible in photos together. I think it's good, too, that neither one has the same coloring as Lulu. Beautiful shots of Emily on the bridge. I love seeing all the familiar faces (and silly headbands) at the brunch. I hope the drive up and back wasn't too bad.
Isn't she! . So excited to snuggle them both!
Boston was great! Still spire bummed we missed you
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Loving all the photos! Not much longer now
Thanks!!
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OMG I want to just snuggle the dogs they are so cute. The pictures from Em are just beautiful love the site you took them at.
What is your disney binder? Hope you enjoy your relaxing day on the boat. Not much longer
I can't wait to snuggle those pups!!!
My Disney binder is simply a binder that I keep all our info in, flight info, resort conf, park hours, packing lists, etc.
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What wonderful photos, especially of your new addition and Emily! Looks like it was a fun PassPorter meet.
Thanks! It was great!
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Lilly is soooooooo adorable!!! The pictures of Em on the bridge are really great!! Hope you're enjoying your day on the boat!!
Thanks! We had a great day!
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Lily is so adorable!!! Em ' s dance pics are amazing. You did a great job!!!
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Thanks!
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Lily is a doll! The pictures of Emily on the covered bridge are so cool! I especially love the one of just her feet. I checked out the photos of the Boston PP meet on your FB page. Looks like lots and lots of sweets and fun.
Thanks! I love the one of her feet too. That Boston trip was full of lots of goodies!
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I love the pics of Em! Esp the one of her on her en pointe but squatting. I'm amazed at ballerinas and their toe shoes. I saw a troupe do A Mid Summer Night's Dream and every time they would put someone from a lift down onto their toes, I cringed thinking about how many bones could break and what tendons could snap etc. It takes A LOT to do that! Emily ROCKS!
I love the pics of Em! Esp the one of her on her en pointe but squatting. I'm amazed at ballerinas and their toe shoes. I saw a troupe do A Mid Summer Night's Dream and every time they would put someone from a lift down onto their toes, I cringed thinking about how many bones could break and what tendons could snap etc. It takes A LOT to do that! Emily ROCKS!
Thanks! I know it's crazy what they can do! It scares me all the time!
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The pictures of Emily are absolutely gorgeous, as I browsed all of them on FB. It's almost time!!!
Thanks!!! I can now say next week!!!
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Looks like it was a fun PassPorter meet. 
Liz 
. So excited to snuggle them both!
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Good luck getting everything done! 
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