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So i read and read and read some more!!!
We were picked up at my parents' house, dropped off and through security without too much time to wait before we would board. It did not matter to me that it was only 8:30 a.m. We always have a drink before we fly, and Jimmy got in on it with a root beer this morning, too.
this is why we are friends.
Yes, he's 10. Yes, he's a boy. Yes, he has an American girl doll. (Actually he has 2 more at home!) He's going to be the best Dad in the world.
you. are. a. bad. Mom
DOLLS ARE DEMONS!
terrifying.. awful things.
They rattled and shook so hard the entire way to Cabana Bay Beach...I was really glad the ride was short LOL But it was quick and convenient, though noisy!
this is something that would happen to us..
this is the sweetest picture i have even seen
and I was DELIGHTED because I was finally able to have my first Ugly Sweater Miller Lite, which I'd been unable to track down thus far
YAY! they were all over the bars here so FUN!
Santa even came by and kicked his feet up with us.
SO STINKING AWESOME! the big guy himself! SANTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
. I stormed off as I loudly said over my shoulder, "Yea, and THAT is why I spend MY money at Disney World!"
Oh. heck no. i hope you said something or sent a nasty gram?
and YES that is why!
our picture in this very lovely red brothel lit area!
I laughed a little too hard.
but listening to that giggle and seeing how happy he was to be here just made my heart smile and brought happy little tears to my eyes! Even my Dad got in on the fun. I feel like I can hear his laugh when I look at his picture.
I hope you video some of this to keep forever?!?
so precious. but i can confidently say- so far they do grow taller and fill out a lot. but you will ALWAYS see your little boy in there.. ALWAYS and they will ALWAYS be mamma's boy. just ask my 5'11 220 baby boy he will tell you he will always be a mommies boy.
More Whos from Whoville stopped by to sing carols (they made Jimmy sing and do a dance with them) and chit chat with Grandpa and Jimmy about the best place to buy and hang Who-Holiday decor. Everything was so silly and so perfectly fun.
what fantastic memories!!!!!
Plus, just look at my cute little wizard!
this is the COOLEST!!
Somehow I only took these 2 pictures!
Not sure who the hitchhiker in the back was! I didn't even realize we had anyone else in the car with us until I saw this picture later!
ghost.
My little girl self was in awe to meet SHE-RA, Princess of Power!!
holy cow.
way back machine.
the intensity..
BA HA HA HA HA
2.) I JUST FINALLY figured out how to post the pics from Flickr without having all that annoying numbers and nonsense with my name after each one. Yay me!!
share the knowledge please!
I took zero pictures of the attraction...
, Dad and I all ordered a Duff, while my Mom and Jimmy each had a Flaming Moe.
What do they all taste like?
Mickey came around from behind the bar and had me follow him over to a register in the attached food court. A TM came over and he explained the problem I had been having with the app. She opened another register for me, allowing me to skip the giant line of people waiting there to order, and after I paid brought me to a side exit off the kitchen where my order was out on a tray in my hands in less than 4 minutes!! I couldn't believe the level of customer service I received here, and it truly made me feel better about Universal as a whole than I had the previous night at the hotel!
YAY totally made up for the not so nice TM earlier!!!
Apparently my ponytail holder was coming loose, so I was trying not to lose it. My Dad complained of a sore neck after the ride, and I point you to exhibit A--the exact reason they tell you to keep your head against the head rest. And, how bout that guy behind us, just loving life?!
YES! put your head back non listener dad person!
i was going to point out "that guy" HA HA HA i love him! you now very well he was having the time of his life!!
No time for merriment. We are all business here, people.
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After about 4 minutes of sitting in our perfect spot, a TM came along to inform us that WHOMP, WHOMP. The parade was cancelled. Not postponed, let's see what happens, just outright cancelled. We were so bummed
We were wet. We were gloomy. Our feet hurt and we were now a little cranky, so we let Jimmy pick what to do next.
awwwww this is sad.
Seeing my little wizard so happy made me smile and took some of the sting out of not being able to see the parade I had my hopes set on. He was enjoying the magic of the evening!
this right here! the epitome of why we keep going back.
I only took a few pictures, choosing instead to just soak in the moment there with my Mom in front of the only other castle that has ever brought me to tears just by existing!
ok ok ok. I'll give you this one.
mom checked her phone stats and it showed we had walked nearly 20,000 steps on this day....no wonder my feet hurt.
wimp.
revealed all the pruney goodness our feet had become.
UGH! this drive me bat--- crazy!!! Zack has a total sensory issue with pruney hands/feet terrible! nope nope nope
And with that, this TR will be put on hold, as I continue the next part of our adventure over on the Cruise Line board. Come on over and join me!! I'll pick up right here after the cruise portion of our trip concludes because after that, we were headed to Walt Disney World!!
WHAT...... IN............ THE......... ACTUAL............
DUCK
are you doing to me.
I am seated in the front row of DME, you get this lovely shot instead:
I snapped a few pictures as we came through the castle because WE. WERE. HOME!
I love this first picture so much because while he is 11 now and starting to look like such a "big" boy, here he's just my little guy.
this is really good photo.
captures it all..
You ARE a girl after my own heart! I LOVE this beer!!! LOVE!
and the Master's Cupcake.
what i would do for one of these right now
Rob and I enjoyed our grapefruit deliciousness,
YES!!!
i'm dead
It was time for Elsa to light up Cinderella Castle (Please someone bring back the original storyline where the Fab 5 light up the castle instead!!)
SING IT! and say it louder for those in the back!
Lets start a petition! or go and protest!
It felt like I needed to clear my throat or as I kept saying, "I feel like I need to take a shot or something."
oh.. no...
Jimmy finished up his meal with this delightful treat to cap off a wonderful day of fun with his best friend!
there is nothing better.
please tell me you have this framed somewhere
I love visiting with Pooh and friends at Crystal Palace. We've tried dinner before, but breakfast is definitely where it's at for us!
every time i have reserved this i had to cancel..
Why, yes, please, I WILL have an Angry Orchard with my Mickey waffles!
I thought it was paired automatically??
lol
Jimmy was SO excited that he was tall enough to drive his own car on the Tomorrowland Speedway!
oh my goodness! look at him go!
jimmy won..
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
so
star struck!!!
done well young padawan
Someone was just a little excited.
he is so cute!!!!!!!!!
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Vader replied with an emphatic, "NO." Jimmy laughed as we exited and said, "That's gonna be the funniest part of your report, Mommy!"
and your right Jimmy!!!
vader approved-
but I am confident I ate my fill of tator tots from the Kid's Buffet, along with a Magic Star Cocktail, which is so sweet and delicious, and costs so much I'd never buy it if it wasn't included in the dining plan!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the dining plan! i don't understand the justification in pricing of alcohol!
.Jimmy was not so sure about this either!
OMG this face.
did he like it?
. yes, that's right THREE TIMES. #LuckyUs
well 3 is a lucky number..
just living a groundhog day!
The sun was still rising as we were arriving at the park, and it made for such a beautiful sky!
this is beautiful
i cannot wait to move there.
THIS!
cannot be more beautiful!
me too... me too
I want to pinch those cheeks.
he is such a fun kid!
Kilimanjaro Safari. Jimmy's backwards hat just cracked me up, apparently so much that I had to take a picture to document it while we made our way through the line. I'll spare you the hundreds of pictures I took, most of which are blurry or have very far away tiny cheetahs in them, and just share a few that are fun!
HA HA HA HA HA
Look at you becoming a rock start photographer!
and questioning said bravery soon after...
this is one of the best ride photos ever. the whole car is hysterical!
this is the life!
the Transformation Potion. It just tastes like lemonade, but they give you a little sugary mix to stir in. It was $5 extra, but look how happy it made him!
that face?
Priceless.
i would buy it..
Lord knows what they were at this point!), it was our turn to take a picture before dessert!
She is beautful!
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Clearly, Jimmy and I did not get the memo that THIS was the moment Rob would decide to get into character for a meet and greet!
HA! love it.
That's when she mentioned that she had heard boat traffic was stopped because someone had fallen off the ferry into the Lagoon.
Holy cow your kidding! someone actually fell IN the water?
dummies.
minutes!
aww Love Dis meets!
I especially love her shirt!
Rob hoisted him up (not so grown up now, are we?!) and we made our way to a waiting Pop Century bus.
Never grow up!!!!
I hope you have an amazing weekend! I have to get over to the cruise part! just not today...