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Wow, I didn't think about it, but when you're planning a surprise trip, the packing could be a bit ...difficult! Glad Jasmine has your back on this one. I can barely pack us correctly when we all know about it ahead of time.
That is too funny about Angel 'practicing' being surprised! She'll be in good form for the real thing.
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I'm late to the party, but I'm all caught up finally and loving this PTR! I cannot wait to see her REAL surprised face! That's hilarious that she's been practicing!
I can't believe your trip is right around the corner! Your plans sound wonderful and I'm excited to read all about the trip. Congratulations on DVC... I need a coworker or friend with expiring points, too, that want to let me have em! Unfortunately for me, my family members that are DVC members use up every last point (just like I would).
Looking forward to more... and to the big reveal!!
Just caught up with all your updates Sounds like a wonderful trip and it's so great that it will be a surprise for Angel! I'll be at WDW around the same time and I'm hoping that the weather isn't as hot then as it's been lately!
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I just read your PTR from beginning to end.... sometimes being at home instead of work can be a good thing. Sounds like a FABU trip!! Can't wait to hear about Miss Angel's surprise - and congrats to Jaz on graduation (and I am SO with her on the math thing.. ugh). This is going to be one Magical trip! (And HOW awesome is it of Miss Izzy and mom to help conspire to spring the surprise - be sure to post that video on You Tube!)
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I just found your Pre-Tr. Not sure how I missed it!
GREAT plans! So for the cancelled October trip and for Jasmine's trip. BUT sounds like you have more then made up for it! Can't wait to hear about your take on not using the dining plan. Also, excited to hear about the surprise reveal!
I am cracking up at Angel practicing her surprise face. That is so funny! Hopefully her practice time will come in handy for the real surprise.
She has gotten quite good , she even made up a card and an envelope so she is practicing with props now. She must watch the surprise you are going to WDW videos at least once a day.
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You are getting so close now!
Wow, I didn't think about it, but when you're planning a surprise trip, the packing could be a bit ...difficult! Glad Jasmine has your back on this one. I can barely pack us correctly when we all know about it ahead of time.
That is too funny about Angel 'practicing' being surprised! She'll be in good form for the real thing.
Angel is going to "pack" this weekend for our trip to Danielle and Izzy's house , Jasmine will be sneaking the rest of the stuff into her bag. Angel has a cute little suitcase, enough for 4 or 5 outfits which is all she is packing to take for our long weekend. I asked Jasmine how is she going to explain why her suitcase is so big...she said not to wrry Angel knows I can never decide on what to wear
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I am cracking up at Angel practicing her surprise face. That is so funny! Hopefully her practice time will come in handy for the real surprise.
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That is too funny that Angel is practicing being surprised! You have definitely got to get a photo of her real surprise face!
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It's getting so close now! I love Angel practising her surprised look. I can't wait to hear her REAL reaction!
Hopefully we will have some great pictures and video for this surprise, Jasmine is going to tape it so I will post the real reveal (and Angel's reaction) as soon as we get back.
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Well, if Angel is practicing surprises...I guess Izzy better start practicing her delivery of the news!
So glad you will have a little relief at work so you can focus on the important stuff! Hoping the next fourteen days fly on by.
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I am sure Izzy is going to be perfect in her roll she is the best one for the job.
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I'm late to the party, but I'm all caught up finally and loving this PTR! I cannot wait to see her REAL surprised face! That's hilarious that she's been practicing!
I can't believe your trip is right around the corner! Your plans sound wonderful and I'm excited to read all about the trip. Congratulations on DVC... I need a coworker or friend with expiring points, too, that want to let me have em! Unfortunately for me, my family members that are DVC members use up every last point (just like I would).
Looking forward to more... and to the big reveal!!
My co-worker actually booked himself a trip with his dad so I am pretty happy as I think getting away will be good for both of them, our trips will overlap a few days at the end of the trip so at least we will get to visit for a bit so the girls can thank their "benefactor"
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Just caught up with all your updates Sounds like a wonderful trip and it's so great that it will be a surprise for Angel! I'll be at WDW around the same time and I'm hoping that the weather isn't as hot then as it's been lately!
We have done the August heat so I know what to expect, but I am like you, hoping we have a few mildder days as well, last year we lucked out with a couple so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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I just read your PTR from beginning to end.... sometimes being at home instead of work can be a good thing. Sounds like a FABU trip!! Can't wait to hear about Miss Angel's surprise - and congrats to Jaz on graduation (and I am SO with her on the math thing.. ugh). This is going to be one Magical trip! (And HOW awesome is it of Miss Izzy and mom to help conspire to spring the surprise - be sure to post that video on You Tube!)
We will definitely be videoing so I can share...I have to say I am surprised that Jasmine has not complained much, while she still has no love loss for math she actually liked her profressor....maybe it is just the college thing she actually has been smiling each day when she gets home
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Great plans!!!
Thanks Susan, I have bbn enjoying reading your PTR plans as well.
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Good Luck getting that spreadsheet worked out!
I hope the next few weeks fly by!
No spreadsheet yet, never understand how an empty office can lead to such crazy days at work...my e-mail has not stopped since Monday. Hopefully the end of the week will bring me a bit of peace.
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Just getting caught up Meg! Love all the dining choices, and the surprises you have for the girls! Not much longer!
Welcome back Marnie. I can't believe the trip is finally almost here. Suddenly that one more weekend is totally booked with last minute preparations as during the week with work I know I won't get anything done.
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I want a closet Disney Freak boss!!
How great that Angel is "practicing" being surprised. This is going to be great!!
The closet Disney boss is pretty cool...at least I know someone is ssaring in the joy that I am almoot at vacation time
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I just found your Pre-Tr. Not sure how I missed it!
GREAT plans! So for the cancelled October trip and for Jasmine's trip. BUT sounds like you have more then made up for it! Can't wait to hear about your take on not using the dining plan. Also, excited to hear about the surprise reveal!
I don't know if I am more excited about the reveal or the trip at this point, but I will admit that I have been dreaminng of sitting on our balcony at AKL, I am just super excited about that.
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Love all the dining choices, and the surprises you have for the girls! Not much longer! 
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