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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Great story about your baby boy.
My girls are 16 months apart and because of the same thing as you. My first was a miscarriage and we tried really hard to get pregnant with our oldest. The doctor told us the same thing about birth control. The next thing I know I am pregnant again and my oldest in only 8 months old! Talk about total shock! But now I am happy they are close (most of the time) It has made things so much easier!
Love the look on your DH's face in the first pic!
You guys are such a cute family!
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Aw, what a sweet little surprise he was! Live the pics of your hubby's reaction to the news! And my hubby would LOVE his shirt! I have been trying to find him one like that in his size, but with no luck. My youngest was almost 8 months when she went for the 1st time. And while she doesn't remember anything from that trip, I really enjoyed watching her reactions to everything... Priceless for me!
Great start! Love all your introductions and your photos (which are just fine). Noelle and Nicolaus are just adorable! Love that they are brought up on Disney from birth! Can't wait to read more! Keep it coming.
Aww... Such cute kids. I love the PP pics of your DH finding out about baby #2. How special. I myself would never be able to keep my mouth shut that long. I'm horrible about that stuff, but always jealous of people who can pull it off and have stories like that!
Great story about your baby boy.
My girls are 16 months apart and because of the same thing as you. My first was a miscarriage and we tried really hard to get pregnant with our oldest. The doctor told us the same thing about birth control. The next thing I know I am pregnant again and my oldest in only 8 months old! Talk about total shock! But now I am happy they are close (most of the time) It has made things so much easier!
Love the look on your DH's face in the first pic!
You guys are such a cute family!
Oh I was definitely surprised when I found out about Nic. After trying so hard for Noelle it was funny and intimidating all at the same time. I plan on taking some preventative measures now that is for sure! Hopefully the kids grow up close since they are so close in age.
I love his face too! I knew I wanted his reaction captured since I figured it would mimic my own shock when I realized.
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Fun reveal
Thanks! I wanted it to be captured forever
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Great start, loving all the adorable photos!
Thanks so much. I love taking pictures especially since I have cute kids as the subject.
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Originally Posted by Mom24Girls
Aw, what a sweet little surprise he was! Live the pics of your hubby's reaction to the news! And my hubby would LOVE his shirt! I have been trying to find him one like that in his size, but with no luck. My youngest was almost 8 months when she went for the 1st time. And while she doesn't remember anything from that trip, I really enjoyed watching her reactions to everything... Priceless for me!
I had to order my husbands shirt online because I too could not find it in his size anywhere. My husbands reaction is perfect, especially considering he often does not get surprised. So far I have done it twice to him, which is very successful given the amount of times other people have tried to surprise him.
I agree at such a young age the reactions are more for the parents but I am totally ok with that!
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Originally Posted by taylan1
Great start! Love all your introductions and your photos (which are just fine). Noelle and Nicolaus are just adorable! Love that they are brought up on Disney from birth! Can't wait to read more! Keep it coming.
Yes Disney is imprinted on their brain! I swear my son already likes watching Mickey Mouse Club House
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Aww... Such cute kids. I love the PP pics of your DH finding out about baby #2. How special. I myself would never be able to keep my mouth shut that long. I'm horrible about that stuff, but always jealous of people who can pull it off and have stories like that!
It was definitely hard because there were some times when I almost let it slip in casual conversation. However I knew his reaction at Disney would be priceless so I kept trying to hold out. I'm glad I did!
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
What a great reveal! Kuddos to you for keeping the secret!
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