In the Spirit of the Season

Afternoon tea looks delicious! Might need to add it to my list of Must Do's for our next trip. Zoe looks like she had a mighty good time with that Strawberry :)

How interesting with the cost of the meds. Makes ya wonder how many times a doctor prescribes a medication if there is a cheaper option available. Though I must say the USA/Canada/United Kingdom medical system confuses me!
 
Hmm I would love to do that tea with Alexa when she gets a little older!!!

So I'm being bad and thinking of how to get DF to Disney.... I'm throwing around the idea of getting a AP for our ladies trip in 2013.. and then booking a trip for Buddy, Alexa, and I in August 14 before she starts Kindergarten.... it would save money in the long run.. and make him go to Disney.
 
That sounds like a great afternoon tea at the GF. We saw the gingerbread house and tree also and loved them. I feel like you do about the GF. Not sure I'd want to stay there.

Sorry for the problems with the Foley cap. What a pain! But glad you got it under control.

That Alex is cracking me up with his faces. I like the hat you added.
 


Glad you got the med situation worked out. Tea at the GF looks fun. My girls both have that Mickey shirt :) So sorry to hear of Zoe's medical issues. I will be praying for her surgery next week.
 
I will have to keep that in mind for if we ever stay at pop (about the doors)--- I think that All Stars came in, but we were right in front of some bushes and trees so sun didn't make a difference! You know reading this I recall telling you that if you need the car to go ANYWHERE I said we have NO PROBLEM taking you! Especially to pick up a medicine for Zoe! She is so cute! And her little skirt!
I am so sorry that she's going through trouble again! Is there a reason why the procedure they did for her to make it better didn't make it better? Did they do something wrong during it? I hope not, but I was just curious... We will keep you guys in our prayers! I hope that everything goes as planned this time and they are a litte more forthcoming! I can't imagine how it feels being told the best case and then having the wrse case happen like last time!
The tree at the GF was so pretty! Funny thing is that you were there on the 10th and we stopped in on the 11th I will show pictures! Funny that I took my son's pictures in some of the same places! I'm glad that you had a very nice tea with Zoe! I like the "dark tea choice" with chocolate milk! Some of the stuff looked very good! And that strawberry looks big! I love teas I will have to make my way there one day, maybe I should have a little girl to do these things with. I agree though not only did it feel stuffy, but I felt that I was out of place there! I don't know how to describe that! We didn't spend too much time there for that reason!
 
Ok I'm all caught up! Love the picture with the edited hat on Alex. Those deserts at the tea look divine!! That strawberry is as big as Zoe's head! Wow! I wish I had a little girl to do that stuff with! Great start girl! Can't wait to read more.

Oh and sorry to hear about the med mishap! Glad you got it all straightened out.
 


The afternoon tea looks lovely. :thumbsup2 And how adorable is Zoe? Seriously? I just love her expressive, little face. I have to say, though, the Gorgonzola and pear, I would have been all over that. :rotfl:

I wouldn't stay at the Grand Floridian, either. While I admit the lobby is impressive, its just not...I suppose stuffy is right word. :lmao:
 
What a great update, Ann.

Zoe looks like you had so much fun at the Tea. It's not something I've ever done (no daughters and Mark refuses to even walk in the GF). Those desserts look so cute.

The picture of Alex with the frown on his face cracks me up. So typical of a boy that age. ;)
 
Your update makes me curious about the tea. I've never really considered doing this...My little princesses are really "tweens" at this point, and it probably wouldn't appeal to them. They might attend with me in a couple of years, though...:rotfl:

Poor Zoe, but she looks like she had a great time anyway!
 
And another update! You are an update machine!!!!!!!

Zoe looks so cute and proud at the tea, she is just so cute!

Tea itself looks pretty good, I have had 4 reservations at the GV tea room and we cancelled them all. :rotfl2:
Went to do tea on the DREAM and while it was nice we will not be rushing back - and I brought my own tea - their selection is not what I like to enjoy!

I had to :lmao: when I saw Alex looking all bored in some of your photos - just like my pupils act when I tell them to line up for a photo! :rotfl2: Must be an age thing!

I think you are right, kids that age.:confused:

too funny you have canceled all your reservations to GV tea room. You should try it some time...

Zoe really loved doing the tea. I allowed her to add my sugar for me. It was great. (even if the food was not my absolute cup of tea ;))

And as for updating... I have a goal. I want to get one day done a week. That gives me a couple days yet to finish up with 12/10.

Your afternoon tea looks so nice! (Although, I agree, that pate does look a bit scary!) But cream and scones and fruit and puff pastry??? Yum! :thumbsup2

I think if I ever did it again, I would want the champagne with it..maybe. But the scone was definitely yummy!

OMG I'm SIX pages late to this!?!? :crazy2: Not cool. Not cool at all

:guilty: I am sorry. But you are here now!! :woohoo:


Afternoon tea looks delicious! Might need to add it to my list of Must Do's for our next trip. Zoe looks like she had a mighty good time with that Strawberry :)

How interesting with the cost of the meds. Makes ya wonder how many times a doctor prescribes a medication if there is a cheaper option available. Though I must say the USA/Canada/United Kingdom medical system confuses me!

:rotfl: Yep, she did. Little bit of a mess when she was all done..but not too bad.

I think the medical system confuses everyone...including the medical providers. :rotfl:

Afternoon Tea looks great! Well, except for the pate, that looked a bit scary.

It was... I like bacon crisp and it seemed raw... and the green things... I believe they were pistachios.

Hmm I would love to do that tea with Alexa when she gets a little older!!!

So I'm being bad and thinking of how to get DF to Disney.... I'm throwing around the idea of getting a AP for our ladies trip in 2013.. and then booking a trip for Buddy, Alexa, and I in August 14 before she starts Kindergarten.... it would save money in the long run.. and make him go to Disney.

You should totally do the tea with Alexa! Very fun. We have done mother daughter teas in the past, but none have been this fun!

As for getting Buddy to go with you... you should!!! I hope that he gets converted to a fan!
That sounds like a great afternoon tea at the GF. We saw the gingerbread house and tree also and loved them. I feel like you do about the GF. Not sure I'd want to stay there.

Sorry for the problems with the Foley cap. What a pain! But glad you got it under control.

That Alex is cracking me up with his faces. I like the hat you added.

It was a nice time with just Zoe and I.

As for Alex... he is totally a face maker!!! I wonder just how many we caught on film.

Glad you got the med situation worked out. Tea at the GF looks fun. My girls both have that Mickey shirt :) So sorry to hear of Zoe's medical issues. I will be praying for her surgery next week.
Isn't that a fun shirt?! I love how colorful it is...and with the Mickey and Minnies in it. I love it!

Thank you for the prayers. I know she could use them. :goodvibes
I will have to keep that in mind for if we ever stay at pop (about the doors)--- I think that All Stars came in, but we were right in front of some bushes and trees so sun didn't make a difference! You know reading this I recall telling you that if you need the car to go ANYWHERE I said we have NO PROBLEM taking you! Especially to pick up a medicine for Zoe! She is so cute! And her little skirt!
I am so sorry that she's going through trouble again! Is there a reason why the procedure they did for her to make it better didn't make it better? Did they do something wrong during it? I hope not, but I was just curious... We will keep you guys in our prayers! I hope that everything goes as planned this time and they are a litter more forthcoming! I can't imagine how it feels being told the best case and then having the worse case happen like last time!
The tree at the GF was so pretty! Funny thing is that you were there on the 10th and we stopped in on the 11th I will show pictures! Funny that I took my son's pictures in some of the same places! I'm glad that you had a very nice tea with Zoe! I like the "dark tea choice" with chocolate milk! Some of the stuff looked very good! And that strawberry looks big! I love teas I will have to make my way there one day, maybe I should have a little girl to do these things with. I agree though not only did it feel stuffy, but I felt that I was out of place there! I don't know how to describe that! We didn't spend too much time there for that reason!

I know you said you would drive us if we needed... but it worked out fine. $7 for delivery didn't sound too bad.

As for Zoe's surgery and how it "didn't work" well... it did... it just is that a stricture has formed. Her little body has been trying to heal that channel closed. They tried to dilate it in October (ie. stretch out that stricture) but it just started closing up again. I just hope that it goes well this time.

We felt a bit out of place at GF too. It was pretty though so well worth seeing.

And having a little girl to go to the tea with... I am sure Damien would probably prefer that to going. ;)

Ok I'm all caught up! Love the picture with the edited hat on Alex. Those deserts at the tea look divine!! That strawberry is as big as Zoe's head! Wow! I wish I had a little girl to do that stuff with! Great start girl! Can't wait to read more.

Oh and sorry to hear about the med mishap! Glad you got it all straightened out.

The desserts were probably the best thing about the tea. That and the pretty plates....very girly. :goodvibes
The afternoon tea looks lovely. :thumbsup2 And how adorable is Zoe? Seriously? I just love her expressive, little face. I have to say, though, the Gorgonzola and pear, I would have been all over that. :rotfl:

I wouldn't stay at the Grand Floridian, either. While I admit the lobby is impressive, its just not...I suppose stuffy is right word. :lmao:

:rotfl: Gorgonzola and pear... not sure.. but if you would like it... I would gladly give you mine.
 
Wow! I never even knew about the tea at GF! It looks wonderful.... though a few 'scary' sandwiches! :lmao: Love the desserts though... The swan looked almost too pretty to eat!

I'm going to have to keep this tea in mind for my next trip... ssshhhh! Don't tell... another trip is in the works! :lovestruc:rotfl2:
 
What a great update, Ann.

Zoe looks like you had so much fun at the Tea. It's not something I've ever done (no daughters and Mark refuses to even walk in the GF). Those desserts look so cute.

The picture of Alex with the frown on his face cracks me up. So typical of a boy that age. ;)

It was fun. Maybe you, Mary and the girls could make it to tea? It was definitely something i am glad we did.

I honestly thought that Alex would act like that more than he did. However, this is more his natural state.

Your update makes me curious about the tea. I've never really considered doing this...My little princesses are really "tweens" at this point, and it probably wouldn't appeal to them. They might attend with me in a couple of years, though...:rotfl:

Poor Zoe, but she looks like she had a great time anyway!

Yeah, I am not sure.... I think you may be right. Little girls like it...and then older girls (like my dd) do. Teens though are too cool. ;) And tweens want to be teens so... :confused: Then again, it might appeal to the princess that is left in them right now. It is not uncommon for us to attend a mother daughter tea around mothers day...so my girls are kinda familiar with dinning on and drinking from special china. And..even though Kira has never been terribly "girly" she seems to like how girly it is.
 
Wow! I never even knew about the tea at GF! It looks wonderful.... though a few 'scary' sandwiches! :lmao: Love the desserts though... The swan looked almost too pretty to eat!

I'm going to have to keep this tea in mind for my next trip... ssshhhh! Don't tell... another trip is in the works! :lovestruc:rotfl2:

It is definitely worth doing...and I think will be a "tradition" for me from here on out...even if some of the sandwiches were scary. There was a couple that sat next to us and I overheard their server tell them she would bring them only the cucumber ones. And..the swan was definitely too pretty. It was tasty...but not my favorite.

And as for another trip??!!! :woohoo: I hear ya on the shhhh.. but don't think you can go without letting us all know! ;)
 
In case any of you are more curious about the tea room, someone just posted wonderful pictures on the food pictures thread. here This person took way better pictures and had some items I didn't have. Makes me realize I will be making it a tradition. :goodvibes
 
I love the pictures in the link. I actually think if we do go in 2014 that will invite my Grandma (loves any and every kind of travel and went on 2 trips with us when I was young, hasnt been in about 15 years though). She wants to go on the 2013 ladies trip if we have extra spots to fill :lmao: .
 
I love the pictures in the link. I actually think if we do go in 2014 that will invite my Grandma (loves any and every kind of travel and went on 2 trips with us when I was young, hasnt been in about 15 years though). She wants to go on the 2013 ladies trip if we have extra spots to fill :lmao: .

That would be too cool!:goodvibes
 
I made an ADR for my daughter and myself for the afternoon tea at the GF do you think it would be nice for a 15yr who rants all the time "I HATE BEING A GIRL". She really likes green tea and I want to do something special with her since its her bday celebration trip.
 
I know you said you would drive us if we needed... but it worked out fine. $7 for delivery didn't sound too bad.

As for Zoe's surgery and how it "didn't work" well... it did... it just is that a stricture has formed. Her little body has been trying to heal that channel closed. They tried to dilate it in October (ie. stretch out that stricture) but it just started closing up again. I just hope that it goes well this time.

We felt a bit out of place at GF too. It was pretty though so well worth seeing.

And having a little girl to go to the tea with... I am sure Damien would probably prefer that to going. ;)
Yeah it sounds okay! I just kept thinking and telling K that you probably didn't want to ask because you thought you might interrupt us, but we wouldn't have looked at it that way!

And I didn't mean any offense with Zoe! I was just curious because I feel really bad that she's so little and has to go through so much! It's not right, but she's lucky to have a mom to step up to the plate and take as much control and precautions as she can!

And Damien at tea? I'm not sure he would go with that we saw Aurora without a line and he wouldn't go to her because she was only for the girls as well as Marie! :headache: So maybe one day I will be able to!


In case any of you are more curious about the tea room, someone just posted wonderful pictures on the food pictures thread. here This person took way better pictures and had some items I didn't have. Makes me realize I will be making it a tradition. :goodvibes

I have always wished that I could bake/cook like this! I would love to have people over and put that swan dessert out and see/hear the OOO's and AAAA's!
 
Thanks for the link! the photos look wonderful.

My mom was here today and I presented my 'secret' plan to her. :goodvibes

She was all for it... she's as nuts about Disney as I am :rotfl:

GF tea will definitely be on our list of things to do :cool1:
 

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