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We were in the back too and it's super bumpy, but fun! Love the animal pics! Giraffes and elephants are some of my favorites! I love how close you seem to get.
Trying to get caught back up! I got way behind! I have finished to PTR part and have just started the TR so I've got a ways to go. I love the pictures on the Magical Express!
Finally getting caught up after vacation! I was happy to have so many updates to read.
We were lucky enough to miss that heat wave you experienced last week as we were up north. They were actually experiencing their own heat wave up in MN, but where we were it reached in the 90s only two days and it felt good compared to the 100 degree weather we left behind!
Love the boys haircuts, Dylan looked quite happy with his spikes. And wow, what a great safari! I am never lucky enough to get up close with the giraffes.
Hope's new obsession is giraffes too. She told me the other day she wants me to take her to the zoo and let her pet one. A giraffe, a penguin and a pig...in that order. Looks like you saw a TON of animals! Very jealous since that didn't happen the last time we rode.
Ok, I'm all caught up! Love the boys haircuts! They are so cute! We have never done the haircut at HB. Never thought about it until this last trip and we just never took the time to do. We might have to do that some time but Asher would want the colored gel and confetti. Love the giraffe pictures! Giraffe are our favorite!
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Such a great safari! I love all the giraffes! How awesome to have them walking all around. You didn't mention how the changes of taking out the poaching story made the ride so was it no big deal with that gone and the bumpy bridge?
Great timing with practically a walk-on Safari and so many animals out and right beside the road.
We did luck out on this safari.
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I'm so excited with the new zebra area!
Me too! I'm not sure of the timeline, but I hope it's open when we go in September.
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I know the hazards of the back of the bus!
You got some really good pictures of the safari, despite the obstacles.
Thanks Kenny!
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What a great safari ride you had! Love the pictures!
We did have a great ride.
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The animals were very active this morning. Great pictures!!! I can't wait to see the zebra area!
The weather was pretty pleasant and with it being early worked in our favor.
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You got some great shots, especially as you at the back of the truck and I know how bumpy that is - I always ask to wait for the next truck to go in the front, as being thrown around that much isn't good for my chronic fatigue.
Thanks Cheryl! It's crazy what a difference there is between the back and front rows.
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Looks like it was a great safari!
It was!
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OMG......holy animal sightings!!! Andre would have went bonkers with those giraffes......his favorite word now is G-affe.
I can't wait to go back on KS, our last trip to AK was when I was pregnant and I couldn't ride it
I hope Andre gets to see some giraffes next trip. I didn't ride when I was pg with Lukas, but I did with Dylan as it was mid pregnancy - and I did sit in the front then. I figured if the lady with a neck brace in front of me was going to ride I'd be ok too.
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what a great safari ride. Although bumpy you can get some great shot from the last row. How wonderful that the animals know they are safe and feel comfortable being that close to the trucks.
I did turn around to get some pictures so that is a benefit to the back.
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Great updates and pictures Kelly!
Thank you!
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Well there is alot to catch up on!!! Love that you get the boys hair cut each time, too cute!!! How cool that yall got to Meet Shelley and her daughter. Love the safari ride I could stay on that ride all day!!!
It's one of my favorites too. Always different.
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What a fun safari ride.
It was fun!
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Awesome safari ride! The giraffe were everywhere! So ! You got great pictures of them and the elephants!
I knew you'd love the giraffes!
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We were in the back too and it's super bumpy, but fun! Love the animal pics! Giraffes and elephants are some of my favorites! I love how close you seem to get.
I did use the zoom a bit for the elephants, but you still get pretty close.
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Love the pictures of the safari. The one of the little elephant is probably my favorite!
He is pretty cute!
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Trying to get caught back up! I got way behind! I have finished to PTR part and have just started the TR so I've got a ways to go. I love the pictures on the Magical Express!
Thanks for following along!
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Finally getting caught up after vacation! I was happy to have so many updates to read.
We were lucky enough to miss that heat wave you experienced last week as we were up north. They were actually experiencing their own heat wave up in MN, but where we were it reached in the 90s only two days and it felt good compared to the 100 degree weather we left behind!
Love the boys haircuts, Dylan looked quite happy with his spikes. And wow, what a great safari! I am never lucky enough to get up close with the giraffes.
I need to get this done before we leave again.
I'm jealous you got to escape the heat for a bit. We're thinking of coming to KC in the spring - maybe a MLS game and stay at Great Wolf - I'll keep you posted.
And I hope you get to see the giraffes up close some day. They're beautiful animals.
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Hope's new obsession is giraffes too. She told me the other day she wants me to take her to the zoo and let her pet one. A giraffe, a penguin and a pig...in that order. Looks like you saw a TON of animals! Very jealous since that didn't happen the last time we rode.
Do you have pigs at the zoo? We have the others, but no pigs. That's too funny.
You did get awesome shots of the animals you did see though.
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Ok, I'm all caught up! Love the boys haircuts! They are so cute! We have never done the haircut at HB. Never thought about it until this last trip and we just never took the time to do. We might have to do that some time but Asher would want the colored gel and confetti. Love the giraffe pictures! Giraffe are our favorite!
I hope you get to do the haircut sometime. And I hear that gel is MESSY! I'm glad he didn't want any plus I doubt AKL would'nt have been happy with it in the pool.
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Such a great safari! I love all the giraffes! How awesome to have them walking all around. You didn't mention how the changes of taking out the poaching story made the ride so was it no big deal with that gone and the bumpy bridge?
I don't remember really. I read in another TR (I think it was Sharon's) that they say something about a rumor that zebras might be moving in.
I love technology! Last night I had a group skype (video chat) with not only Linny(ad), but Dawn (dsteiny23) and Melissa (honeybee723) too! It was great to finally 'meet' Dawn & Melissa. This was such fun and we again talked for about 2 hours. It was decided I need to move to the East Coast so I'd be closer to all of them.
We decided to head to Dinoland via the long way around past EE. We saw Divine, Baloo, and King Louie going backstage, but it was a nice that we at least got to see them for just a second.
Posing until the last minute.
Right after passing them by we decided to stop for a PP pic as there was no wait – just the family they were currently shooting. We got a good one here and he did several poses with us.
After our mini photo shoot we decided to continue on to Dinoland. As we were passing Nemo they were letting people into the theater with no line/wait so we decided to head on in after parking the stroller down the hill. I didn’t realize we’d have a half hour wait, but it wasn’t bad. We saw the first show of the day at 11am and had our choice of seats. We chose to sit in the upper middle section in the second row. Dylan had to go potty just before the show was to start and I was afraid they wouldn’t make it back, but they did and then the show started. I love this show! And Mike did a nice thing during. The guy in front of us had his wallet fall out of his pocket, which Mike saw and then handed back to him.
After Nemo we finally made it to Dinoland and picked up FPs for Dinosaur. We were also hungry and since Heather gives Restaurantosaurus such good reviews I decided we should eat there and then our FP window would almost be open. We all went in to look at the menu then Mike went outside with the boys while I placed out order. Yes, we sat outside. It was actually a nice day and there was no one out there so I figured the boys could run around a bit if need be. Mike went with the cheeseburger and then I added topping from the toppings bar to it (can’t remember what but they have a pretty good selection), the boys shared a cheeseburger with fries & grapes (which came in a bucket with shovel), and I had the shrimp po boy. The food was excellent. I gave it 2 thumbs up. And a bonus for us was that I could use our TiW card. Also, while checking out we made our first donation to the Conservation Fund in memory of Stefanie. My goal was to donate at every place that we could on the trip. I remember doing it here because I told the CM taking my order that I wanted to donate before she even had the chance to ask me and she commented that that doesn’t happen very often.
After our bellies were full it wasn’t quite time for our Dinosaur FPs so we took a spin on Triceratops Spin.
And then it was time for Dinosaur. Dylan rode this last trip (September 2011) and was fine with it. This trip that wasn’t the case. He didn’t like it at all. Last trip I had put ear plugs in and I didn’t this time, which I think was the key factor. Mike & Lukas were waiting in the gift shop for us after our return. Originally we were going to baby swap so Dylan could ride twice but after the first ride he wasn’t going on. Mike just went and rode by himself because the line wasn’t too long. The boys & I played in the gift shop a little while longer and then I took them outside to run around near the benches. Once Mike got back we decided it was time for a break and headed for the bus stop.
Once back we had our usual afternoon break where Lukas napped, Mike & Dylan went to the pool, and I had a glass of wine.
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What a cool PP "meet"! I bet it was easier to have a face to face conversation. You will definitely have to let me know if you make it to KC in the Spring, that way we can meet before you move off to the East coast. The boys will love GWL and you will love the shopping at Legend's.
Nice time so far in AK! Can't believe you got into Nemo without a wait or long line! for donating again in memory of Stefanie! She never liked Dinosaur either and I'm pretty sure Morgan thought it wasn't too good either.
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Looks like you saw a TON of animals! Very jealous since that didn't happen the last time we rode.
Deb
Love the pictures! 
I know how bumpy that is - I always ask to wait for the next truck to go in the front, as being thrown around that much isn't good for my chronic fatigue. 
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! You got great pictures of them and the elephants! 
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for donating again in memory of Stefanie! She never liked Dinosaur either and I'm pretty sure Morgan thought it wasn't too good either. 
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