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im sorry to hear about ralph! my dog buster had a stroke my sophomore year of high school (only two years ago) in the morning of a school day. he was a great dog (even though he was also a runner). sorry about your loss!
A few days late, but I haven't missed too much! Great start to your trip. As I sit here with the PGA Championship on TV, I had to laugh at your comment on Thom ready to pee his pants from excitement. The shuttle van from the train station sounded like a great deal! And what a busy first day you had. Wow! Can't wait to read more.
And sorry to hear about Ralphie. Our Golden is 12 years old and his arthritis is really starting to get to him. We're ever so grateful that he's lasted this long! I can't imagine our household without him, as I'm sure you all struggled with as well. How is Heidi adjusting? Our second dog is very dependent on the older one, so I think when Buddy's day comes, we'll be getting another one shortly thereafter.
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Just joining in. The train sounds like a fun way to travel! We've never gone anywhere by train. And what a great arrival day! You got quite a bit accomplished.
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Sounds like you all had a wonderful first day together You should frame the picture of you and Maddie on AstroOrbitor as it is a beautiful shot of the two of you I miss my daughters being that little some times.
I took no pictures on this day. Apparantly I can't chase after little girls and take pictures at the same time. The few pictures in the installment were snagged from Monica and Macy.
I had just woken up and was just laying there when I heard my phone ding. Monica had sent a text to let me know that Macy and Lucius were heading to Epcot to get some early morning rides in and asked if Mary Devall wanted to go. She also let me know that the was ready. Mary Devall managed to stay awake long enough to let me know that she was going to sleep in, but I hopped up for my coffee.
Before long, everyone was up and we were able to having a nice lazy morning. By the time that we had eaten breakfast and were ready, Macy and Lucius returned from Epcot and we took the boat to DHS.
We zipped through the bag line and the gate (even though we hadn’t transferred our paper AP’s yet for the plastic ones with the RFID chips). A parade was just starting, but the gates beside Oscar’s were opened so we cut through there to Sunset Blvd and grabbed FP’s at RnRC.
We hopped in a long standby line for TSMM, but within 5 minutes, everyone stated they were so we bagged it and went to eat at Pizza Planet. Monica and I had already laughed at how similar Macy and Maddie’s eating styles were. Nicknames for Maddie include Snack Bar and Two-Breakfast Maddie, so that probably gives you an indication of the eating style. Mary Devall, on the other hand, is the exact opposite, so when she was the one who first said that she was hungry then Monica figured that we had better move on it.
Monica ordered food for all seven of us while Charlie and the girls grabbed a table for us upstairs. The amount of pizzas, salads, cookies and cupcakes on our table was incredible! I’m pretty sure that everyone was stuffed by the time we finished lunch.
We headed to ST, but the standby line was way too long. Instead we rode GMR where we sat in the first full row right behind the driver. He was a perky guy who practically bubbled over as he gave his intro, but Monica and I both heard him when he leaned over to the family sitting in the half row beside him and quietly but firmly asked them to put away their food. He didn’t miss a beat because he went right back to his bubbly self . . . and they put away their candy cuz it was evident that he could get a little scary if he needed to.
Because of our location, Charlie and Maddie ended up sitting right behind the gangster when he took over our vehicle. He eyed Maddie and asked her what she was looking at. He stared at her for a while, but I don’t think she ever said a word to him. She did lean in closer to Charlie though.
When we came out of the GMR, an AI show was just about to start, so we snuck in the back and enjoyed the show. I think we all ended up voting for different people though.
Monica then suggested that we see Drawn to Animation with Mushu. Mary Devall was intrigued because it had been so long since she had seen it that she didn’t remember it at all. She ended up loving the show so much that she said it was her favorite thing that we did that day - - and that including riding RnRC! It is such a cute show.
After laughing with (and at) Mushu, we split up with the girls riding RnRC and Charlie and Lucius going to the stunt show. I think Maddie was a bit torn because the stunt show suddenly sounded like a fine idea especially since it involved being with Charlie (and she was quickly growing fond of Lucius too who was as sweet as could be to her ). She ended up going with the girls though and enjoyed every moment of it.
I rode with Maddie who reached out to hold my hand right when our car moved into position. As soon as we took off, she also grabbed the handle which jammed my hand into the metal. I was screaming on the ride, but out of pain. I finally managed to wedge my hand off the handle while still holding her hand, but I had a red mark days later. I wouldn’t have missed holding that little hand for anything though.
After our ride, Macy and Mary Devall used our extra FP’s to ride again while Monica, Maddie and I enjoyed snacking on caramel corn outside.
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What a great day so far! Boy you must have all been really hungry to give up going on TSMM to eat instead. I completely understand though. Jonathon has second breakfast quite often and pretty much is always hungry too and willing to snack. I don't know where it all goes though! LOL I love the RNRC picture!
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The shuttle van from the train station sounded like a great deal! 
And what a busy first day you had. Wow! Can't wait to read more.
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You should frame the picture of you and Maddie on AstroOrbitor as it is a beautiful shot of the two of you
was ready. Mary Devall managed to stay awake long enough to let me know that she was going to sleep in, but I hopped up for my coffee. 
so we bagged it and went to eat at Pizza Planet. Monica and I had already laughed at how similar Macy and Maddie’s eating styles were. Nicknames for Maddie include Snack Bar and Two-Breakfast Maddie, so that probably gives you an indication of the eating style. 
He didn’t miss a beat because he went right back to his bubbly self . . . and they put away their candy cuz it was evident that he could get a little scary if he needed to. 
). She ended up going with the girls though and enjoyed every moment of it. 
I was screaming on the ride, but out of pain. 
I finally managed to wedge my hand off the handle while still holding her hand, but I had a red mark days later. I wouldn’t have missed holding that little hand for anything though. 
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