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I love that spot with the rocking chairs outside at AK...and Oooo Mango Margaritas...Yumm!!! Triceratop Spin is one of Jason's very favs and we ride it quite a number of times each trip.
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Every time someone writes about Sanaa in their TR, I'm glad all over again that we decided to eat here again in June. Your family PhotoPass pictures at AK are terrific. And how nice of your in-laws to pick up the meal tabs.
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{Mike pin trading - I think this is where he got the five legged goat for a Buzz Lightyear or Space Mountain pin.}
That is the same pin that Nathan traded at BC while we were there for dinner. It is his favorite! We were glad to find out what it was-as we are newbie pin collectors! Thanks to NickandRyans mom I now know it is the goat from Mary Blair mural in CR!!
Great PP pictures & yummy dinner!! Can't wait to read more!
Sounds like a wonderful dinner at Sanaa Kelly. So glad to hear your waitress was excellent and even sweet to bring Dylan some apples to nibble on. I loveyour pictures, especially he one of you and Dylan on Triceratops Spin. So cute. I have to say he is too cute with his pacifier in his mouth in pictures. So sorry to hear Dylan was starting to wear out early and it was an early night for you all. More please.
Great update! Your dinner at Sanaa sounds yummy, have to put that on our list to try! I can't believe there is a pin of the five legged goat! That is great! Love your pp pics and the color coordination!
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Great update, Kelly! Sounds like you had fun at AK. I love how everyone is wearing red - makes the photos look extra cute!
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GREAT family photo in front of the AK tree.
Thanks! I'll admit that a few days I told everyone to wear a certain thing. And since AK is so green, I thought the red would stand out nicely. I guess it worked!
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I love that spot with the rocking chairs outside at AK...and Oooo Mango Margaritas...Yumm!!! Triceratop Spin is one of Jason's very favs and we ride it quite a number of times each trip.
Definitely YUM on those drinks - I had 2 the first time we went to Sanaa.
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Another great update and pictures! Glad you had a great meal and some park time too!
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Great PP pic of you guys and glad you enjoyed your dinner. I gotta put that place on my list for our next trip.
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Every time someone writes about Sanaa in their TR, I'm glad all over again that we decided to eat here again in June. Your family PhotoPass pictures at AK are terrific. And how nice of your in-laws to pick up the meal tabs.
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Great update. Dinner at Sanaa sounded delish.
Can't wait for more.
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Sounds like a wonderful dinner at Sanaa Kelly. So glad to hear your waitress was excellent and even sweet to bring Dylan some apples to nibble on. I loveyour pictures, especially he one of you and Dylan on Triceratops Spin. So cute. I have to say he is too cute with his pacifier in his mouth in pictures. So sorry to hear Dylan was starting to wear out early and it was an early night for you all. More please.
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Dinner at Sanaa sounds wonderful! Looks like a great time at AK too.
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Great update! Your dinner at Sanaa sounds yummy, have to put that on our list to try! I can't believe there is a pin of the five legged goat! That is great! Love your pp pics and the color coordination!
Sanaa is SO delicious. If you haven't tried it you should!
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{Mike pin trading - I think this is where he got the five legged goat for a Buzz Lightyear or Space Mountain pin.}
That is the same pin that Nathan traded at BC while we were there for dinner. It is his favorite! We were glad to find out what it was-as we are newbie pin collectors! Thanks to NickandRyans mom I now know it is the goat from Mary Blair mural in CR!!
Great PP pictures & yummy dinner!! Can't wait to read more!
Mike's been 'collecting' pins as long as I can remember, but I think this was the first time he actually traded some.
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Your family PhotoPass pictures at AK are terrific. And how nice of your in-laws to pick up the meal tabs. 
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And since AK is so green, I thought the red would stand out nicely. I guess it worked!
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