I was starting to get droopy-eyed so I asked everyone if they were ready to call it a night. We still had to stop off back at the Christmas Store to pick up what we'd chosen earlier so we started back that way when we came across this little shop.
Woo hoo! I told everyone about the free chocolate they sample out and everyone got a second wind.
We headed in to this really tiny yet massively filled store looking for the yummy handouts. People were literally standing shoulder to shoulder and I have no idea what else they sell because I couldn't possibly see the displays. Just as my crew was about to wait outside while I looked for the chocolate samples, we ran into this lovely sight.
Yum! Peppermint chocolate! Delicious! She was not skimpy handing them out either, she'd give you four or five at a time. Munching away, we headed back out of the store, slowly taking our time when George saw this store and wanted to walk thru it.
Oh yay! I'd almost forgotten I wanted to get my own glass slipper. Ariana got one on our August trip and though we honestly thought it wouldn't last very long with the way Ariana can be rough and tough with her belongings, I'm proud to say it's still completely intact and well loved.
So now I wanted one too.
From this display....
I found my birthstone which was the palest pink, almost clear, little heart on the toe.
Walking around the store (very carefully!
) I took a picture here and there of my favorite things.
Ariana had a great time, trying on tiaras....
Kissing frogs to see if they'd turn into Princes....
.... and soaking it all in.
Demetri desperately wanted to get something from this store, he'd been looking at swords and really liked the Stitch figure, but in the end he was thrilled to walk out with his "treasure jewel" that was both inexpensive (five bucks) and fairly durable. I'm proud to say it's still in one piece too.
He pretends it's the prize jewel in his pirate booty.
Finally getting back to the Christmas Store, we picked up the ornaments we'd chosen - the Princesses and Villans sets - and made our way to the bus stops. After a short wait, we made our way to the back of the bus and who did I run into? mrsksomeday! Tracy and Bill! I went to Tracy first thinking Bill might wonder who this crazy chick is coming up to him out of nowhere
and she gave an awesome little cheer of "Mickey Mom!" when I said my hellos. I then quickly went to Bill and gave him a hug as my family was mock yelling at me to hurry up and sit down so the bus could get going.
Geez guys! When we reached Pop I got the same mock yelling to stop bugging the fellow passengers, and move along, move along so with a rolling of my eyes and a wave in their direction, I introduced my family with a laugh saying goodbye. Did I get a picture of us together? NO!
But we had plans to get together the next day with a bunch of fellow DISers so I knew we'd have a better chance to talk then too. Little did I know.....
Next up.... A week into the vacation and we haven't been to Epcot yet???