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I think this thread should carry a large warning - TISSUES REQUIRED...
What a wonderful TR - thank you for sharing. I can't wait to find out what happened next.
Shelly I have been reading your trip report through tears and smiles. I can't wait for you to continue the trip report. I loved Luke's pirate outfit and paint. Lydia looked sooo happy as did everyone else. A big welcome to your sister for joining passporter boards. I have been keeping the whole family in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Oh, Tina, I can't wait for you to read all about the magic you supplied for us. I am still floored when I think of the day you told me you had those ADR's I had been searching for. I just hope you know how big of a deal that was! You're so sweet!
I think this thread should carry a large warning - TISSUES REQUIRED...
What a wonderful TR - thank you for sharing. I can't wait to find out what happened next.
Humm......Maybe I should have one of the moderators change my title.
Great TR - you are doing a fabulous job and I can't wait to read more. As I read my eyes are filled with tears. Such a precious little girl and a precious family. You all are in my prayers. I pray for a miracle for Lydia.
Danielle
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Since Minnie's chair is gone, I had to find a new place to have our photo taken this past Oct. Not sure this will be the permanent place.
Sorry for the delay in posting the next installment. I've been staying with Lydia and her family for a few days. We've been figuring out my new Cricut. Lydia doing crafts, so the Cricut has been a big hit! I should have an update later this week.
Praying for Lydia's miracle (and praising God for all those who are doing the same),
Shelly
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What a heartwarming story! I hope the cricut learning is coming along. I love mine and have used it a lot for our upcoming trip! Thanks again for sharing your story.
I just found your TR (I'm so glad you decided to do one!) and got all caught up. I followed your PTR and have been praying for your beautiful family. So far it sounds like a very magical trip! I love your writing style and can't wait to read more!
Day 3 Continued – MVMCP and Mickey makes a house call
I just can’t get over all the thoughtful encouragement I’ve been receiving from you all. I know Stacey and our mom (who are also following along) feel the same. I’m so grateful to be connected to such a compassionate group of Disney lovers! On with the show…
Day 3 Continued – MVMCP and Mickey makes a house call
So, at this point in our fabulous trip we have had two incredible days in MK! After we all took a quick nap, we repacked our backpacks and strollers for rip-roaring night of Christmas partying with Mickey and company.
We arrived at the MK gate at 7:15pm and waited in the short line for our MVMCP bracelet. After looking over the MVMCP Map and Times Guide, we decided to head to Storytime with Belle. It was so packed there wasn’t even standing room available. No problem – there was a dance party going on at Cosmic Ray’s across the way. We’d shake our booty until the next storytime came around.
I can’t dance. I realize this but I don’t care. I think I danced off every calorie I had taken in since getting on that plane in Raleigh. Stacey and I had the best time shaking our groove thing on that dance floor. She said it took her back to her college days. Lydia and Luke didn’t do as much dancing as Stacey and I, but they thoroughly enjoyed spectating. Willie videotaped most of the antics, which takes me back to “I can’t dance. I realize this but I don’t care.”
Lydia and Luke rode mine and Stacey’s hips for a good bit of the dance party. They lit up every time a character would come onto the dance floor. The first two to arrive were Pluto and Goofy. Let me tell you, Goofy can groove! Later Chip and Dale came out. Lydia got a kick out of standing right next to them as they were dancing. Good times....
One of the cutest things I saw at the dance party was when we first arrived. The DJ came into the crowd of kids and they all gathered around his microphone. He played “Party in the USA” (for any old fogies, that’s by Miley Cyrus [for any really old fogies, that’s Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter]). All the kids blared the lyrics into that one lone microphone with their hands in the air. During the chorus he’d pick one sweet voice for a few solo lines. Absolutely adorable! Just last week I spent a few nights at Lydia’s house and do you know what song she was blaring in her kitchen? Yep. It plays right after Travis Cottrell’s “Sanctuary.”
Totally exhausted, we stepped back out to the oh-so-refreshing night air to catch the next Storytime. No luck… packed to the gills. We decided to reride Tomorrowland Speedway and we visited with Alice and the Mad Hatter on our way to catch the fireworks.
I’ll spare you from the oodles of fireworks photos. The kids loved it although it had been a long day and I think we were all starting to wear down by then.
Once the last bangs were heard, we moved a few steps up Main Street to stake out a spot for the parade. I went to load up on free hot chocolate and cookies for everyone and just as we were finishing our treat the parade began. When it came to an end, it was getting very late so we filed out the gate with the masses and hopped on the monorail for the short ride home. I knew what was coming up, but I was the only one.
It was 11:45pm… we were beat. Dog-tired we lugged ourselves up to the 7th floor. Willie opened the door to our room and instantly an eruption of excitement overcame us all. Mickey had come! His footprints led to the bed where a giant box sat with confetti sprinkled all around. There was a stuffed Mickey and Minnie, two autograph books and pens, a Mickey blanket for Lydia and one for Luke each with their name embroidered, a Mickey flag, a beautiful vase with huge Rice Crispy Treats spelling out “Welcome”, and a gorgeous frame with a personalized note to Lydia and Luke. Inside the giant box were two Mickey gloves, a Hidden Mickey book and pretzels and chocolate bars. [My mom had arranged for “Mickey’s Grand Welcome” through the Disney Florist.]
I could kick myself for not turning the flash back on. I had it off earlier for the fireworks and totally forgot. Crummy photos, but at least I captured it. It didn’t take long before the excitement turned into exhaustion. We all hit the sack to rest up for a new park tomorrow.
What a day! Praise God for another day full of fabulous memories for everyone! Can it get any better? Yes, ma’am it can. Stay tuned for the next installment.
What a wonderful day! I can hear the squeals in my head when you posted about the Mickey's Grand Welcome in the hotel room. It made me smile in delight. Can't wait to read more. Praying for Lydia's miracle too.
Kim
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doing crafts, so the Cricut has been a big hit! I should have an update later this week.
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