Where Pixie-Dusted Birthday Dreams Come True! A July Trip Report! PTR Link! Pg. 116

[MHTeacher]

Enjoyed the update in "Chelsea's words." Glad the camera was found and all was well again.

Hope you had a good first week back to school. I had a good one, but exhaustion is catching up with me now.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

So enjoyed your last update, Chelsea's essay was lovely!
Did I mention that Baylor lost his new camera at COP in June? He didn't cry though and I don't think he would have even for a mister fan...

Did she ever get a disco ball for her locker?

 

[brookelizabeth]

Oh, Jackie...are you really prepared for the next few years???

You are in for such a ride with your new teenager!

EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS!!!! You'll be in my prayers my dear. Every.single.night.

Great update!! Loved hearing it through Chelsea's point of view, what a great idea! I can tell how much she was crying in that picture with their new fans. What a horrible moment turned very magical though, gotta love Disney! "Free stuff when you cry..."

 

[WDWisOurHappyPlace]

Love the way Chelsea's essay fell with the timing of your trip report. It was a pleasure to read. Cute update.

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohhh, poor Chelsea! Her description of the event was just heartbreaking with her loud sobs!

I'm so happy to hear that the camera was found though!

 

[luvfigment]

Loved the update from Chelsea's point of view. Glad tha camera was found. I agree with everyone else with the comments with Chelsea in the car and you new teenager. LOL I will also be praying for you!

How did Connor react this time to parking at Bech Club again?

 

[HeyIt'sMe]

Jackie ~

I just read your October 2009 trip report. Those Dragonberry Coladas look delicious! I'll have to try one in October - hope they still serve them!

I have an EPCOT F&WF print hanging in my kitchen too. It's from several years ago....

My daughter is also turning 13 this year. Her birthday is a week from today! Don't they grow up SO fast???

OK, off to read your trip report....

Debbie

 

[vamassey1]

I was 2 updates behind.

I would have had a very hard time letting go of the plan. But then again DH would have had a hard time too. I don't think I've been in that side of Innoventions in years. We have done the other side a lot.

I'm so glad Chelsea's camera was found and turned in. She did a wonderful jog retelling the story. And the lesson learned is priceless.

Michelle (now 20) got a Test Track license when she was 15. She was chomping at the bit to get her permit. Danielle keeps asking for one and I really need to break down and let her get one too.

 

[mermaid764]

It was really neat to include the story from Chelsea's point of view and I'm so relieved for you that they were able to find it.

Can't wait to hear about World Showcase

 

[carissanboys]

I don't know Jackie - I think Sully could give Chelsea a run for him money on most forgetful child.

Travel writing - what a fun assignment! Thanks for sharing Chelsea's essay with us. That was a fun way to tell the story of the missing camera.

 

[pooh'smate]

Chelsea , you did a great job tell us about your lost camera. I enjoyed reading about it even though I had seen on fb that it had been turned in.

 

[MagicShell]

I loved the mother/daughter update. I also love the picture of Chelsea and Connor after finding the camera. You can tell Connor was just as happy as Chelsea about getting the camera back.

 

[yinyanggirls]

Totally great story! How convenient their assignment (and her subject choice) was right in line with your TR!

 

[MeMom]

I loved the mother/daughter update.

In the future, we will hope for some really fun mother/daughter Disney trips for Jackie and Chelsea, and we will get to share those through their stories. Mother/daughter trips are pretty awesome!

 

[btallennc3]

So glad she found her camara. Love to here the trip from Chelsea's point of view. One of the reasons I love trip reports is to hear all the diffrent ways people view things that I have looked at a hundred times. WTG CHELSEA it was great

 

[LISAMWDW]

Whew! All caught up! I've been off the Dis for awhile enjoying the summer. Love the trip report! Thanks for sharing!

So glad Chelsea go her camera back! The gifts were a great way for Disney to make a stressful situation magical!

I think I may have to spend some time in the Innovations building next time!

Can't wait for more!

 

[Happydog]

Hey Jackie! Okay so I am still trying to get myself in order, but I did at least get to read how you guys just went with the flow that Epcot morning, and I was totally in agreement with Charles getting you to change a few things, especially with the Sum of All Thrills -- good call!! Okay, and like everyone else has said, that photo of your now teenage daughter in the car with that emerging, alluring, bat of her eyes? Um yeah. You's IN TROUBLE IN TROUBLE IN TROUBLE...

I gotta go back and continue and make sure I didn't miss anything -- I did catch the whole crying eyes with the free spray fans... THAT is soooooo cool, and SOOOOOOOOOOO why I love DISNEY!!!!

Oh, and absolutely the travel writing assignment = that is perfect, and I sooo love all the wonderful bits from Chelsea and her narrative POV -- great "voice".

LOVE those frozen cappuccinos!!!!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

The update from Chelsea was great! Nice to see a little into a 13 year old's mind. She seems to be a pretty good kid, just a typical teen!

I have to say that I really don't like Crocs, but I noticed your Cleos & thought that they are cute. Well I received my pair today & I LOVE these sandals!! They are so soft & comfy, thanks for the tip.

 

[celeste.]

Hey, I just found your trip report & it's great.
We stayed at Caribbean Beach a couple days after you. it's such a nice resort.
can't wait for more updates.

 

[SoonerGirl]

How awesome that you posted the update from Chelsea's POV, she did a great job with the story! You can totally tell that she had been crying in that picture that you posted with the misty fans, her poor little face is all puffy. So glad that the camera was turned in and all was well, plus she got free stuff for crying

I also want to hear more about the rude people that moved your chair at the pool! Did you have your stuff on it, were you on it?? Details please!