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As I was reading your fantabulous report I decided that I was going to stay CL in four years. I want to go on that Sunrise Safari and eat Banana French Toast! Then I got to the one-bedroom villa pictures. Decisions, decisions...
I love all of the pictures of Stefanie with the characters. The nose kisses are the cutest pics ever! How cool is it that your family along with Ann and Carly were in the parade!
Oh, from one HP fan to another, I am extremely jealous that a wand got to chose you at Olivander's!
The villa is beautiful! And it has so much room!
And I love the pictures of Stephanie and the chaaracters at Crystal Palace! They are so huggable!
The one bedroom is very roomy!
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Love those Kidani villas... they are so gorgeous and spacious! Glad you enjoyed your meal at CP. That's a family favorite for us.
CP is a family favorite for us, too!
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The room is beautiful!! Looks like you had a great dinner with Pooh and Friends!!
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Your room is beautiful! Great interaction with Pooh & Friends!
We always have some much fun with the characters at CP!
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Anna was not impressed with Pooh and his pals. Jack, however, was very impressed and can't wait to eat there! I was very, very impressed with your villa. Very nice! Maybe someday...
The characters really make this a wonderful meal!
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I love the story you wrote for Stephanie to remember your magical day!
Too bad about the melt down; but it sounds like it was short lived.... (unlike my dd who can really hold a grudge).
Your room looks great despite that it is a long walk to get too....
Sounds like a great character meal; looking forward to more!
I had intended to get an update posted today, but I didn't get around to typing it up until 10 PM and then realized I hadn't uploaded photos. I have spent most of today working on school stuff or working on a photo album for Stefanie to take places to show off her trip.
I'll be on tomorrow morning as it is the only day this week that I don't have a school commitment. I have quite a bit still to do to be ready for my students. School starts back for me next Monday, so updates after this weekend will no longer be every day as I just can't juggle everything that well. But I will finish!
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I had intended to get an update posted today, but I didn't get around to typing it up until 10 PM and then realized I hadn't uploaded photos. I have spent most of today working on school stuff or working on a photo album for Stefanie to take places to show off her trip.
I'll be on tomorrow morning as it is the only day this week that I don't have a school commitment. I have quite a bit still to do to be ready for my students. School starts back for me next Monday, so updates after this weekend will no longer be every day as I just can't juggle everything that well. But I will finish!
That's alright! While we are all always here on the edge of our seats awaiting an update, we understand that school takes precedent. Best of luck with school! We'll be here when you find some TR time in your busy schedule!
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Wow, school already?1?!! Our schools don't go back until August 31rst. My daughter will be a freshman at college this year & her 1rst day is the 22nd, she moves in on the 19th. Boy, am I gonna miss her
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Finally came around to reading your TR Cam; and let me tell you, It is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I've been sharing it with DGF (Rachel), and she really enjoyed the pictures of the HP area at US. As for WDW, loving the photos, sorry for the mishaps on your trip; namely the broken toe, trouble with check in, a boring goofy, a boring server, and getting brushed off by Pooh. But hey, look on the bright side........YOU CAME OUT IN THE PARADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really enjoy Steph's pics with the characters. Looking forward to more, and I'm glad that I just happened to click on your TR, because it is starting to get Rae a bit excited for our trip next year. I will anxiously await your next post, (hint hint, light a match under it darlin!) but please don't let me wait to long.
Man, I cannot get over you all riding in the Parade. I would have gone out after that and bought myself a Powerball ticket
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Finally gettin all caught up! great updates Cam, the pouty pic of Stefanie is funny! Yall did ALOT of shoppin, cant wait to see the pics of yalls loot!
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Me and Cole in the Sears Tower Skydeck, 103 floors up, in a glass box hanging off the side!
School already?! Yikes! We'll be grateful for the updates whenever they come. for all the prep for classes!
Yikes, indeed! Stefanie and I both can't believe our summer break is almost history!
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That's alright! While we are all always here on the edge of our seats awaiting an update, we understand that school takes precedent. Best of luck with school! We'll be here when you find some TR time in your busy schedule!
I keep having recurring nightmares that I'm failing at teaching the three new classes I have. Last night's bad dream involved me coming into the classroom and calling all the students by the wrong names.
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Wow, school already?1?!! Our schools don't go back until August 31rst. My daughter will be a freshman at college this year & her 1rst day is the 22nd, she moves in on the 19th. Boy, am I gonna miss her
I can't imagine how I'd feel if Stefanie were to leave home. I'd miss her something awful! and for both you and your DD!
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Finally came around to reading your TR Cam; and let me tell you, It is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I've been sharing it with DGF (Rachel), and she really enjoyed the pictures of the HP area at US. As for WDW, loving the photos, sorry for the mishaps on your trip; namely the broken toe, trouble with check in, a boring goofy, a boring server, and getting brushed off by Pooh. But hey, look on the bright side........YOU CAME OUT IN THE PARADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really enjoy Steph's pics with the characters. Looking forward to more, and I'm glad that I just happened to click on your TR, because it is starting to get Rae a bit excited for our trip next year. I will anxiously await your next post, (hint hint, light a match under it darlin!) but please don't let me wait to long.
Man, I cannot get over you all riding in the Parade. I would have gone out after that and bought myself a Powerball ticket
Really in the big scheme of things the mishaps were small and the magic was huge. for coming along!
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What a lovely room!!! Everything looks so cozy and how nice to have a kitchen!!!
That poor kitchen doesn't get much of a work out with us. I reheated breakfast 3 mornings in the microwave and that was it. We do keep the fridge stocked with Cokes though.
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Loved the pics from CP Glad your Stephanie recovered enough from earlier episode to get you some extra POOH bear loving
I knew you all would, but I was feeling a bit sorry for myself last night as summer never seems long enough.
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Finally gettin all caught up! great updates Cam, the pouty pic of Stefanie is funny! Yall did ALOT of shoppin, cant wait to see the pics of yalls loot!
Shopping photos in the next update, coming right up!
Up Next: Castle Pics and Sorta of Wishes Meet June 10 Part 3
After dinner we searched out PhotoPass Photographers for some shots with the castle. The first was right in front of the castle.
The next photo session was at the Rose Garden.
I crossed through the Rose Garden to see if a PP Photographer could be found on the other side.
I found one and waved Luke and Stefanie over. So the last photos were on the bridge connecting the Hub to the area right above the Rose Garden.
From the bridge Luke got some great castle shots as what PPer ever has enough castle shots.
At the bridge we ran into DoraDoug and her family, and then lots of talking ensued. Later we were joined by Ann, Carly, and Lorraine with much more talking as the Main Street Electrical Parade went on in the background.
After the parade a CM told us we would not be allowed to stay where we were, so we began walking and ran into Tammy and her family who had been held up by princesses. Lorraine needed to get home for some sleep before work tomorrow. Ann and Carly had already left for more rides while Dora needed to find her family who had also left to ride rides.
We got in a short Speedway line and Luke was soon tootling off in a car. But Stefanie and I were held up by a broken down car. When she and I finally got on, I lost a flip flop and had to retrieve it. Then we too were tootling along, except for the occasional swishlash as Stefanie calls it. Wishes started while we were traveling the track, and I attempted to get some video of it, but Stefanie’s driving was just a bit too jerky. In a bit we were reunited with Luke outside the ride to finish watching Wishes. We walked back through Fantasyland and Liberty Square, taking the shortcut into Adventureland to ride Pirates of the Caribbean without any wait. We got to see the Blackbeard version.
We were all getting tired so we headed to Main Street to the Emporium where I picked up a 71 cream hoodie jacket that matched the t-shirt I’d gotten early. Luke is partly to blame as he kept point it out every time we were in a shop.
Next we crossed Main Street and ran into Ann and Carly who were pin trading. Then we were off to Main Street Jewelers to get a Chamilla carm for my bracelet with the Christmas gift card from my DSis Pam. I chose the swirly Mickey head that I had failed to get last June. It was now after 11:00 and our carriage was about to turn into a pumpkin, so off to the bus stops for a ride to AKLV. The bus was standing room only. Stefanie and I were right in the front where a bar was low enough for her to hang on. I could also see the driver’s computer. He entered something and reported that the bus was FULL, and the he entered the load count = 82. We were crowded in there!!!
Once back at Kidani, Luke got off his foot and Stefanie and I unpacked and made ourselves at home. We were all three in bed by 12:30, and I think we were all asleep by 12:31.
P.S. Today’s purchases:
Luke’s Lego purchases
My Harry Potter Lego magnets
My Harry Potter Lego key chains
Stefanie’s World of Disney goodies
Mine and Luke’s WoD goodies, plus my Zawadi giraffe magnet clip
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How cool is it that your family along with Ann and Carly were in the parade! 
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I had intended to get an update posted today, but I didn't get around to typing it up until 10 PM and then realized I hadn't uploaded photos. I have spent most of today working on school stuff or working on a photo album for Stefanie to take places to show off her trip. 
Best of luck with school! 
We'll be here when you find some TR time in your busy schedule! 
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