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I can't believe you had never seen the Enchanted Tiki birds! Lunch with Shelley and Stephanie looked both fun and yummy. I can't believe how much Stephanie has grown up. I'm beginning to think Dylan's shyness is his method of attracting the older girls. Their haircuts are awesome! Good looking boys!
Cam ~ I think you got it right with Dylan and his shyness!
Kelly ~ y'all looked like y'all had a great time at lunch! I know we did! And your boys are both super sweet. I am glad Lukas wasn't as shy the second time we saw y'all.
Saw Cam's comment about Dylan and wanted to comment before I forgot. It made me laugh out loud when I read it. Going back now to finish getting caught back up.
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Thanks for the camera recommendation. That's one I've been considering. It comes highly rated! Glad to see some pictures taken by it and hear that you love it!
Loved all the pics from the KS. There were tons of animals out!! Steph and I missed riding KS this trip but atleast by the time I make it back to WDW the Zebra exhibit should be finished.
How you ladies were able to joint Skype! Sounds like it was an awesome virtual PP meet. Especially the drinks.
Lukas' face at EoS is hilariously too cute!
scarf! I love that gift shop!
Cotton candy and us do not get along. Steph was about 4 years old and we were at an Astros game. They had some Bayou Bash themed event with food, drinks and music going on. Anyways, it was 3/4 through the game and these little boys in front of us were munching down on a bucket of cotton candy. Steph is watching them intently and decides she wants some. I was like ok, no problem, we will wait for the guy to come around get one. An inning went by and no guy. Steph is begging me at this point so the father of those boys decides go look for some for her. He comes back a little later with no cotton candy and said the stands were closed. Ok. Now what. Since this event was going on, I decide there had to be somebody outside with cotton candy. Game was over so we headed out to check. Yes. Found some! YAY! I open up the bag and give some to Steph. Now, she has never had cotton candy before this and doesn't know what it does when it gets wet. She takes one bite and and says "yuck, I don't like it." After all that hunting for cotton candy...smh.
No prob Kelly keep cool and get to the report when you can. It has been hot here too, not quite as hot as you. But still it is actually hard to breathe when outside. feels like a sauna. We were supposed to have rain yesterday but go none. Now calling for Thunderstorms tonight, tomorrow and into Saturday - I hope we get something.
Do you have room for all the boys too? Maybe I can just come for a visit sometime and leave them at home.
The grilled cheese looked pretty good too. I'm tempted to get it myself.
The magnets are fun! I had a few left over that I kept for myself.
I have room for everyone, but if you need some girl-only time, we have room for that too.
It's been super hot here too! Yesterday we broke a record with 107 degrees. My poor flowers are just not happy, and I'm not happy about constantly having to water them...where the heck is the rain?????
I have room for everyone, but if you need some girl-only time, we have room for that too.
It's been super hot here too! Yesterday we broke a record with 107 degrees. My poor flowers are just not happy, and I'm not happy about constantly having to water them...where the heck is the rain?????
In TX this year Melissa! We had an extreme drought last year with a record number of days above 100. But this past week I thought we were going to have to build an ark. People just north of us were flooded out of their homes for two days. Would be glad to push some y'alls way if I could.
We're back to the major heatwave too, although it broke today Hope you did okay golfing in that weather! We'll be here waiting when you get time to update....
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Sounds like a great evening, love the pictures of the boys. The one of Lukas at dinner...too cute.
I love the gift shop at AKL, I think I would find myself wandering there every evening last trip (and I am sure I will end up there multiple times this trip as well).
Sometimes it's nice to take a short cut through there just to get a little taste of the shop.
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Wow, it says something when you're talking about going to Florida to escape the heat.
I know, right?!
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Take your time Kelly. We'll be here when your ready.
Thank you!
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Keep cool Kelly. I think we are supposed to hit 110 on Sat or Sun here. I don't even want to think what that will make the heat index. I will definitely be staying inside once I leave work on Friday!
for you too!!!
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It is sad when you want to go to Florida to get out of the heat! Stay cool!!
It is crazy! I sure hope it cools down before we go.
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I can't believe the heat you're getting this year. We just had a miserable heat wave with very high humidity, but just had a thunderstorm and now it's 69! We'll have cooler weather with highs in the 70s through the weekend. Nice! I hope it breaks for you soon as well.
69! I don't know the last time that was our low!
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We are baking in the heat here as well!
Yes! I am waiting for SWW! Come back when you can!
Hopefully tomorrow! Stay cool yourself!
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Cam ~ I think you got it right with Dylan and his shyness!
Kelly ~ y'all looked like y'all had a great time at lunch! I know we did! And your boys are both super sweet. I am glad Lukas wasn't as shy the second time we saw y'all.
Saw Cam's comment about Dylan and wanted to comment before I forgot. It made me laugh out loud when I read it. Going back now to finish getting caught back up.
You two did see Dylan act this out first hand.
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Yikes, keep cool! We hit 100 today, but now the storms have come thru and that's hopefully the end of the heat!
I heard the weather guy say this morning that we might get a break tomorrow - yea, high of 99.
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Thanks for the camera recommendation. That's one I've been considering. It comes highly rated! Glad to see some pictures taken by it and hear that you love it!
If you get it, I hope you love it too! It's been really great so far. And easy to take 'maunual' photos too.
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Loved all the pics from the KS. There were tons of animals out!! Steph and I missed riding KS this trip but atleast by the time I make it back to WDW the Zebra exhibit should be finished.
How you ladies were able to joint Skype! Sounds like it was an awesome virtual PP meet. Especially the drinks.
Lukas' face at EoS is hilariously too cute!
scarf! I love that gift shop!
Cotton candy and us do not get along. Steph was about 4 years old and we were at an Astros game. They had some Bayou Bash themed event with food, drinks and music going on. Anyways, it was 3/4 through the game and these little boys in front of us were munching down on a bucket of cotton candy. Steph is watching them intently and decides she wants some. I was like ok, no problem, we will wait for the guy to come around get one. An inning went by and no guy. Steph is begging me at this point so the father of those boys decides go look for some for her. He comes back a little later with no cotton candy and said the stands were closed. Ok. Now what. Since this event was going on, I decide there had to be somebody outside with cotton candy. Game was over so we headed out to check. Yes. Found some! YAY! I open up the bag and give some to Steph. Now, she has never had cotton candy before this and doesn't know what it does when it gets wet. She takes one bite and and says "yuck, I don't like it." After all that hunting for cotton candy...smh.
Love the cotton candy story. Kids!
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No prob Kelly keep cool and get to the report when you can. It has been hot here too, not quite as hot as you. But still it is actually hard to breathe when outside. feels like a sauna. We were supposed to have rain yesterday but go none. Now calling for Thunderstorms tonight, tomorrow and into Saturday - I hope we get something.
Me too! I think I've forgotten what rain is. Some storm did go through work last night as there were trees and branches on the ground.
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I have room for everyone, but if you need some girl-only time, we have room for that too.
It's been super hot here too! Yesterday we broke a record with 107 degrees. My poor flowers are just not happy, and I'm not happy about constantly having to water them...where the heck is the rain?????
You guys have had it bad. Rain? What's that?
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In TX this year Melissa! We had an extreme drought last year with a record number of days above 100. But this past week I thought we were going to have to build an ark. People just north of us were flooded out of their homes for two days. Would be glad to push some y'alls way if I could.
Sounds like we're having the summer you did last year. Please try to send some rain to me then pass it on to Melissa.
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We're back to the major heatwave too, although it broke today Hope you did okay golfing in that weather! We'll be here waiting when you get time to update....
Thanks!
So I did survive golf last night! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I prepared for the worst. I got home at 8:30pm and my car said it was 100 degrees still. I did get my first ever par on a hole and with my handicap shot under par, so that's good.
Today I did start the next update, but haven't finished it yet, but you'll get it soon!
Looks like you guys are in for more 100 degree weather. Stay cool this weekend!!
That we are! Today it's unusually cool. It hasn't even hit 90 yet! It's been pretty cloudy all day, but it looks like the sun is trying to come out right now. I just checked teh forecast and we're up there again. There's another heat warning from Sunday through Thursday night!
Mike was up early maybe about 6:30am or before. Once he was out of the shower I woke up and then got Dylan up and ready. Lukas was still out. Mike & Dylan left for DHS and were there by 7:30am. Once they left I decided I might as well get ready since I was up and Lukas was still asleep. Once I was done I got Lukas ready to go and we headed to DHS to catch up with Mike & Dylan.
While Lukas & I were getting ready, Mike & Dylan walked right up to the celebrity fastpass line and both got FPs to meet Jake Lloyd (who played young Anakin in Episode I) later. They were also able to ride Star Tours and TSMM as well as grab FPs for TSMM for later that morning. They had no trouble with lines whatsoever this morning.
Lukas & I arrived at DHS at 8:20am and I tried the celebrity FP line to see if I could meet Ashley Eckstein but hers were gone for the day and no one else was left that we cared for so we moved on into the park.
Once finding Mike & Dylan we decided to go to Darth’s Mall where all the SWW exclusive merchandise was set up before it got too crowded. I was really worried about the crowds as this was weekend 2, but things were working in our favor as far as the crowds. The skies were very gray and cloudy this morning, but so far no rain had fallen on us. We walked right in to Darth’s Mall at 8:30am and there was hardly anyone else inside. This place was massive! Even though the location was between ToT & RnRC (closer to RnRC) and away from all the other SWW activities it worked out better than in years past in my opinion. It was very spread out, had a lot more merchandise with labels, and many CMs available to help.
A different angle than you can normally get of ToT!
We made several laps around the place. Mike went to the special/limited edition table where they had the AP & DVC exclusive items while I took the boys for a bit. Dylan decided he wanted his face painted after seeing the booth. Before this he had wanted Darth Maul, but then decided on the Red Ranger (Power Rangers) so I paid and then we came back to get painted. He was the first of the day at the booth and later the CM thanked us as it started a trend and she got quite busy after Dylan. Everyone thought he was either Darth Maul or some other SW character all day anyway. He kept saying "Why does everyone keep saying that?" when someone would say "ooohhh, Darth Maul".
After Dylan’s face was painted we found where they were doing the special name tags for SWW where you could get your name in one of the SW languages. Mike chose Bespin and Dylan Tattooine (because that’s where Anakin is from and he’s one of his favorites). They would take about 20 minutes to make so we went back around deciding on what else we should get. Mike was looking for a matted picture of young Anakin so Jake Lloyd could sign it like the one he has of Boba Fett that Jeremy Bulloch signed and he finally found one back in the art section. He was also on the lookout for the lanyard that looked like Chewbacca’s belt. I found a CM to try and hunt one down, but apparently those were VERY popular and were already sold out (probably the first weekend they were wiped clean). Dylan & I spent quite a bit of time in the stuffed animal section. I really thought he was going to get an Ewok, but no SW plushes came home with us. While we were browsing by the action figures and toys a lady came up and asked Dylan if he wanted to be in the parade. Well of course he would!!! She asked if I would accompany him, but I told her my husband would be better as he’s the bigger Star Wars fan. So she outfitted them both with wristbands and then told us where we would need to meet to be in the parade. A few bonuses – Lukas could go with them too since he would be carried by Mike and I would get priority seating for the parade! Score! We were all very excited about this and I was so happy that I’d brought the video camera with us today.
They had some costumes and other memorabilia on display:
By now the pins were ready to be picked up, so we got those and checked out. We got quite the haul here. Mike got 2 other pins, Donald as Darth Maul figure, the picture of Anakin, and I picked out our ornament for the trip – Mickey ears with the likeness of R2-D2. Top right is the droid Mike made our first day.
The R2-D2 in the middle back is what Mike & Dylan had a snack of popcorn in later on.
The FPs Mike had gotten for TSMM were now ripe and since they rode it earlier he let me go with Dylan. We had a fun ride (and I told Dylan he won which made him VERY happy). Now it was time for breakfast!
That is great they were chosen for the parade! I can't wait to hear about it. Love the ornaments! I can't wait to get one next year! Or one like it. Those are darling!
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Lunch with Shelley and Stephanie looked both fun and yummy. I can't believe how much Stephanie has grown up. I'm beginning to think Dylan's shyness is his method of attracting the older girls. 
Their haircuts are awesome! Good looking boys! 
I know we did! 
you ladies were able to joint Skype! Sounds like it was an awesome virtual PP meet. Especially the drinks. 
Holly: 
My poor flowers are just not happy, and I'm not happy about constantly having to water them...where the heck is the rain?????
I did get my first ever par on a hole and with my handicap shot under par, so that's good.
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Mike & Dylan left for DHS and were there by 7:30am.
Once they left I decided I might as well get ready since I was up and Lukas was still asleep. Once I was done I got Lukas ready to go and we headed to DHS to catch up with Mike & Dylan.
They had no trouble with lines whatsoever this morning.
and no one else was left that we cared for so we moved on into the park.
While we were browsing by the action figures and toys a lady came up and asked Dylan if he wanted to be in the parade. Well of course he would!!!
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