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Yay! The TR is started.
The boys looked like they had a fun time at the airports and on the plane.
The view from that value studio looked great!
Can't wait for more!
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I wish we made it over to Jambo House, but never did ( small change in plans, you'll see soon) AKL was a beautiful resort, but holy crap is it BIG!!
I'm now thinking you have no room to harass Kelly for not starting her TR when we are still waiting for your's to start. Remember I'm leaving soon, and I would like to get started reading this thing before I go...you do realize it's all about me...so get crackin' girl!
You have just made my weekend....what the perfect way to start off this cold Friday....Kelly has started the TR YEAH!!!
Love that the flight went well, the bags were a hit and you have made it through the gates. Love the pictures from your MILs room, was thinking of trying to conserve points and getting a value studio until we move into club level.
Love the picture of Dylan pulling Mike's suitcase....I think the Lighting McQueen suitcase will be at hit at the holidays.
Great start! Very nice flight for you and Mike, and it sounds like the parents didn't have a bad time with the kids, either. Dylan's a travel pro by now, I guess. I can't remember the last time I was on a ME bus with a working movie! It's so boring without it, but at least you went right to Jambo House.
Or maybe it worked but there was no sound? I can't remember now, but I know it wasn't the norm.
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Great start! I'm glad the flight was good and that you got an extra surprise for your goody bags!
Me too! It was a nice treat!
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I wonder how many drinks of Baileys that guy had...
Great start! Love all the pictures. And the boys are so big, they're adorable!
I didn't see him have any, but that doesn't mean he didn't have any before getting on the plane.
Thanks abotu the boys!
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So glad you started the TR!!! I've been waiting for this one! Great pics! {and you look so tiny....you really are in shape and Lukas just turned 1!!}
Thanks Susan! You made my day!
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OMG...........FINALLY
Who needs a stroller when one can pull a suitcase and the other can be carried by mommy
Well I am proud of you for getting 2 cocktails on the flight, it's never too early for a drink while on vacation.
I wish we made it over to Jambo House, but never did ( small change in plans, you'll see soon) AKL was a beautiful resort, but holy crap is it BIG!!
Seems like a smooth start so far...........can't wait for more!!
Notice Mike pushing the stroller. I'm sure it was carrying a bunch of luggage.
I thought you stayed at Jambo House? Now I'm curious.
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Yay it has begun!!
Ahhhh...the first Starbucks of vacation. For me, it just isn't vacation until I get my airport Starbucks.
Love the zebra chair on the deck, I'd love to have those for my back deck.
I think it's so cute that the boys look like they're already having a blast at the airport.
And goody bags...right...put that on the list of to-dos. ugh!!
I need to get back to Starbucks for another, but we got home and it got hot, then cold, then hot, and now back to fall like temps.
My in-laws didn't even notice the zebra chairs until they got back home and saw them on the picture.
Buy some treats the day after Halloween for a fraction of the price!
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Great start to your travel day! with the flight attendant bags! The magic is spreading. Love the picture of your family from behind arriving at the airport. Great balcony view, too!
Cam you've definitely started a trend with the goodie bags. I like that shot too.
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A most excellent reward for the goody bags!
Definitely!
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Great start! I love the shot of the guy out for the count on the plane!
He was like that right off the bat and up until we landed.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Yay! The TR is started.
The boys looked like they had a fun time at the airports and on the plane.
The view from that value studio looked great!
Can't wait for more!
They were good little travelers. They did have a nice view. I'm hoping we luck out with it next year since we booked a value studio.
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I'm now thinking you have no room to harass Kelly for not starting her TR when we are still waiting for your's to start. Remember I'm leaving soon, and I would like to get started reading this thing before I go...you do realize it's all about me...so get crackin' girl!
I'm glad the flack is off me.
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Great start Kelly! Love the pics!
Thanks Marnie!
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Hey missy... you needed to facebook slap me with the fact that you started your TR!! Way to go on the double cocktails!
The view from the room is beautiful.
Sorry about that! I'll be sure to inform you next time. I personally sent 2 people texts right after I posted this so they'd get off my back.
You have just made my weekend....what the perfect way to start off this cold Friday....Kelly has started the TR YEAH!!!
Love that the flight went well, the bags were a hit and you have made it through the gates. Love the pictures from your MILs room, was thinking of trying to conserve points and getting a value studio until we move into club level.
Love the picture of Dylan pulling Mike's suitcase....I think the Lighting McQueen suitcase will be at hit at the holidays.
Glad I could 'warm-up' your weekend. Are you expecting snow too?
We've booked a value studio for next May/June and I hope we get a room like this. I know that the savannah view rooms are limited in that category as are all the value rooms. Apparently they're just a tad bit smaller than a normal studio so they offer them at lower points, but it looked plenty big for the 4 of us for next year.
The suitcase should be arriving today! Now to hide it!
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Cute pics. That guy is cracking e up!
I sure hope he doesn't find out that I posted that pic of him!
Great start Kelly! I love seeing the pics of the boys, they are so cute! I love the one of Lukas looking out at your plane, he just looks so mesmorized.
I have to say, I keep checking back and forth, bc I think that your and Mike's moms look like they could be sisters!
Can't wait to hear more...what a great room Mikes parents have!
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Great start Kelly! I love seeing the pics of the boys, they are so cute! I love the one of Lukas looking out at your plane, he just looks so mesmorized.
I have to say, I keep checking back and forth, bc I think that your and Mike's moms look like they could be sisters!
Can't wait to hear more...what a great room Mikes parents have!
Thanks for reading! Never heard that about our moms, but I guess I could see some similarities.
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So glad you finally started!!! Glad the flight went smoothly. Can't wait for more!
Thanks Kathy!
Sorry - things have gotten crazy again. With Halloween and work and oh a little thing called winning the WORLD SERIES!!! GO CARDINALS!!!! I'll be back later!
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Sorry - things have gotten crazy again. With Halloween and work and oh a little thing called winning the WORLD SERIES!!! GO CARDINALS!!!! I'll be back later!
When I saw that the Cards had won, I thought of you, and how excited you must be!
I have been meaning to post something here or on FB about your Cardinals beating my Rangers!!! Lol!! It was a great series. I am disappointed that the Rangers didn't win, but the Cardinals are a great team, so I am not too upset.
Can't wait for more of your TR!
yeah you started your trip report. Love the pictures of the boys , they are just so cute. Love the back-side of crawling at the airport picture.
I like watching the video, though I have seen it many times and also enjoy looking aout the window. But if I had little ones then video is the way to go. I love the Donald cartoon after the regular video.
can't wait to hear more of your triip and how the boys are with the characters
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When I saw that the Cards had won, I thought of you, and how excited you must be!
Aw! Thanks Kathy!
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I have been meaning to post something here or on FB about your Cardinals beating my Rangers!!! Lol!! It was a great series. I am disappointed that the Rangers didn't win, but the Cardinals are a great team, so I am not too upset.
Can't wait for more of your TR!
I thought of you too - especially since you sent me a note in the beginning. It was a crazy series. And watching the expression of Ron Washington about took my high of winning down. He looked so sad. And thanks for being a great sport!
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yeah you started your trip report. Love the pictures of the boys , they are just so cute. Love the back-side of crawling at the airport picture.
I like watching the video, though I have seen it many times and also enjoy looking aout the window. But if I had little ones then video is the way to go. I love the Donald cartoon after the regular video.
can't wait to hear more of your triip and how the boys are with the characters
Thank you for coming along! I hope to get in another update soon - or the natives will turn restless again.
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