A Bittersweet Return... Winkler's TR ~ Many Pics! Our time is over!

[disneylovinfamily]

Sorry to leave you hanging! LOL!

Hi! Alice LOVED your outfit! But...more on that when I get that far!

I can't wait to hear about it!

I love your report so far and all the magic from my feloow disers made me tear up and have goosebumps. Love ya girly! Can't wiat for more

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

great updates!! I love all the pics and can't wait to hear about your day at AK since that is now my 2nd home!!!

 

[teresajoy]

I'm loving the TR Alicia! I can't wait to read more!

I was getting pretty teary reading it too.

 

[crzy4mickey]

What wonderful people there are here on the DIS! I'm tearing up too! Isabelle looks so cute in all her outfits! Can't wait to hear more!

 

[heartofdisney]

Just finished reading the latest updates.I am glad to hear you got down to Disney safely and that Isabelles eye seems to be healing quickly...uggg ,what a way to wake up on a Disney day!
I loved hearing about everything all the Disers did for Isabelle and you and Matt. How sweet of everyone! I wish I hadn't found this trip report too late,I would have loved to send something down for the basket,since I can't sew at all. I also loved seeing some of the outfits on Isabelle....she must have gotten so much attention from wearing them all. She really did look adorable in that Mickey dress,and I loved how you matched it up with what Matt was wearing.The pictures of them matching is so sweet. Anyway,just letting you know I am still reading and enjoying your trip report.It is also getting me interested in reading a few other reports now...I guess I am trying to pass time for my trip in January.It seems so far away yet! Well..take care,and tell Isabelle I have a fifteen year old daughter who fell in love with her dress.LOL.

 

[eyor44]

Wow! There are some really great people here on the Disboards. Awesome what you guys did. Keeps restoring my faith in people.

 

[MouseTriper]

Oh Alicia....I just love seeing all the pictures and reading about your TR. That basket was just awesome wasn't it?? For awhile there it seemed like something was delivered to my house every day to be included in your gift basket. It was truly amazing and I was just in awe at everyone who helped me with your BIG GIVE!!!! (Sewers and non-sewers both).

It's funny, just the other day we were at the store and my DD picked something up and threw it in the cart. She said that it would be good for Isabelle's basket...hahaha...!!! She loves Isabelle already and can't wait to meet her one day!!! And I can't wait to meet all of you!!!

Anyway, back to your TR...I LOVE the pictures of Matt and Isabelle and the ones of Isabelle with you. Simply ADORABLE on all accounts!!! Keep all those pictures coming!!!

Oh and how did you manage to only hit DTD for 45 minutes? I swear I think I could spend that amount of time just in the World of Disney store alone...and even that would not be enough time. Hahahaha.

Okay I am sure I have rambled on enough. Hugs to ya my friend and I can't wait to read more!!!!!!

 

[MousekaMaddi]

fabulous fabulous pix, thanx for sharing!! My DD6 was SUPER excited to see Isabelle holding the gold heart bracelet in its golden box that she sent her to go in the basket, in one of the pictures u sent!! Yeah!!!! That basket must have been a lovely surprise! Such a lovely bunch we are

 

[annie1995]

Oh Alicia, I would have loved to get in on that big basket for you too. What a awesome thing for everyone to pull together! I'm teary reading about it! I love your pictures, Isabelle is way too sweet! Can't wait for more!!!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

I am really enjoying your report! I am amazed at the wonderful things that fellow DISers have done for you and your family to make your trip as magical as possible! Lookinig forward to more.

 

[noahdove]

Wow, it's good to have you all home So far your trip sounds wonderful

 

[becky_AK]

Just wanted to stop by, say hello & see if there were any updates. I'm anxiously waiting to read more about your trip & see more pictures.

Have a great night!

 

[aksunshine]

Man, I am in tears already! I am just loving your TR so far Alicia! Thank you for the lots and lots of pictures I wish I could hop in the car and drive to Disneyworld! It's probably a longer flight for me than the drive is for you. I can't wait to hear more. The pixie dust is just a flyin'!

Seriously? It takes us 13 hrs striaght through to drive it. I can't imagine being on a plane that long! LOL!

That was a fantastic update. I love all the pictures. Isabelle looks so cute in them.

Thank you!

i'm enjoying your report ...

Thanks Amanda!

Great update with lots of pics. I love the pic of you and Isabelle at the DTD retraunt. It is a great pic. Looks like Isabelle got lots and lots of goodies. I'll bet she was excited. Hope you have enough room to get it all home,lol.

On a side note: I wanted to ask you last time and forgot. I noticed the Tink (black with pink trim) and Mickey (green) bags in your trunk and just love them. Do you remember where you got them by any chance?

Can't wait for more!!!

Hi! The Tink bag was an buy, before last trip. The Mickey, Avon also before last trip.

Hi Alicia!
Love all the pictures...I am also learning things about your trip that I didnt know.
Arnt the dissers GREAT! It amazes me how many sweet people are here on this board alone!
The baskets look awsome!

BTW you look stunning! I love the pic of you one the "wet" log...you are soo pretty!

It really was wet! I promise! I didn't want to sit on it at all, but I gave in. LOL!

Can't wait to hear more! It's great so far!

Thanks!

Wow... you are on it girlie.... that basket looks wonderful. Tell matt it isn't your fault he keeps making his muscles bigger lol....

You got great food pics at RR I just wish I'd known we were going same day I would have just had us get same ADR so we could enjoy together... I will be posting/sharing Dancer pic ... recorded her just for you darlin

WOOOOHOOO! Can't wait to see!

Wonderful start! Wonderful pictures! I was crying by the end! I have to read this when noone is around always!

I love all the pictures and the customs! Thanks for posting that beautiful picture of Isabelle with Piglet on. I have just decided Dallas needs special pj's for our trip too!

That Piglet is SO cute! Def. make something for Dallas!

Hi!!!

It was very cool to see you guys in your shirts - sorry Matt about the M - !! Isabelle looked like she was having fun so far!!!!

Wendy

Hi Wendy! Isabelle likes Matt's shirt, she sleeps in it occasionally!

Hey Alicia!! Glad to see/hear you got everything! Hopefully there was plenty there for Isabelle to share with her friends that came along. So glad you guys enjoyed it! I'm glad you liked the scrapbook-I was a little nervous about it.

Can't wait to hear what else happens on the trip!

Hi Lynn! Boy that was a lot! Unfortunately, Sandy didn't go, so no Jaslyn or Blayne. (I know I posted that on here someplace??? LOL!) We are, however, putting the cups, stickers, ect... aside in hopes that we can pass them along soon. Thank you, again!

Alicia, I am so glad that you had a great trip and that you all enjoyed the goodies that your all your new best friends sent to you!!! I am so proud to have been a part (albeit small) of THE BIG GIVE!!!!!

Bonnie

Thanks Bonnie! I have to remember to bring the card that was included to the library with me one of these days and thank each of you!


BTW, anyone on here named MARILYN P????? That was who sent the lovely red enveloped letter to Isabelle. There wasn't a Disser name. Thank you!

I can't wait to hear about it!

I love your report so far and all the magic from my feloow disers made me tear up and have goosebumps. Love ya girly! Can't wiat for more

Thanks Nikki!

great updates!! I love all the pics and can't wait to hear about your day at AK since that is now my 2nd home!!!

You and Isabelle would have a lot to share, I'm sure! She LOVES AK!

I'm loving the TR Alicia! I can't wait to read more!

I was getting pretty teary reading it too.

Hi Teresa!

What wonderful people there are here on the DIS! I'm tearing up too! Isabelle looks so cute in all her outfits! Can't wait to hear more!

Awww, thanks.

Just finished reading the latest updates.I am glad to hear you got down to Disney safely and that Isabelles eye seems to be healing quickly...uggg ,what a way to wake up on a Disney day!
I loved hearing about everything all the Disers did for Isabelle and you and Matt. How sweet of everyone! I wish I hadn't found this trip report too late,I would have loved to send something down for the basket,since I can't sew at all. I also loved seeing some of the outfits on Isabelle....she must have gotten so much attention from wearing them all. She really did look adorable in that Mickey dress,and I loved how you matched it up with what Matt was wearing.The pictures of them matching is so sweet. Anyway,just letting you know I am still reading and enjoying your trip report.It is also getting me interested in reading a few other reports now...I guess I am trying to pass time for my trip in January.It seems so far away yet! Well..take care,and tell Isabelle I have a fifteen year old daughter who fell in love with her dress.LOL.

Thank you for the thought, that is sweet of you. I'm glad you are here reading!

Wow! There are some really great people here on the Disboards. Awesome what you guys did. Keeps restoring my faith in people.

Aren't they awesome?!

Oh Alicia....I just love seeing all the pictures and reading about your TR. That basket was just awesome wasn't it?? For awhile there it seemed like something was delivered to my house every day to be included in your gift basket. It was truly amazing and I was just in awe at everyone who helped me with your BIG GIVE!!!! (Sewers and non-sewers both).

It's funny, just the other day we were at the store and my DD picked something up and threw it in the cart. She said that it would be good for Isabelle's basket...hahaha...!!! She loves Isabelle already and can't wait to meet her one day!!! And I can't wait to meet all of you!!!

Anyway, back to your TR...I LOVE the pictures of Matt and Isabelle and the ones of Isabelle with you. Simply ADORABLE on all accounts!!! Keep all those pictures coming!!!

Oh and how did you manage to only hit DTD for 45 minutes? I swear I think I could spend that amount of time just in the World of Disney store alone...and even that would not be enough time. Hahahaha.

Okay I am sure I have rambled on enough. Hugs to ya my friend and I can't wait to read more!!!!!!

We were tired, otherwise we could have shopped longer. I wanted to make certain I knew where BBB was for Monday, but that was it.

fabulous fabulous pix, thanx for sharing!! My DD6 was SUPER excited to see Isabelle holding the gold heart bracelet in its golden box that she sent her to go in the basket, in one of the pictures u sent!! Yeah!!!! That basket must have been a lovely surprise! Such a lovely bunch we are

Awwww, I wondered who that was from. Thankyou!

Oh Alicia, I would have loved to get in on that big basket for you too. What a awesome thing for everyone to pull together! I'm teary reading about it! I love your pictures, Isabelle is way too sweet! Can't wait for more!!!

Hi Alicia! Aren't they amazing? I'm so glad I got to meet you and hang out!

I am really enjoying your report! I am amazed at the wonderful things that fellow DISers have done for you and your family to make your trip as magical as possible! Lookinig forward to ore.

Thanks!

Wow, it's good to have you all home So far your trip sounds wonderful

Thanks!

Just wanted to stop by, say hello & see if there were any updates. I'm anxiously waiting to read more about your trip & see more pictures.

Have a great night!

Sorry, I had a meeting last night, so no updates. If I can ever get into Photobucket, I'll have some today!

 

[jham]

Seriously? It takes us 13 hrs striaght through to drive it. I can't imagine being on a plane that long! LOL!

Okay, maybe not But it does take about 12 hours from our house to hotel. Hey, that's about the same amount of time it takes us to drive to Disneyland!

 

[aksunshine]

Okay, maybe not But it does take about 12 hours from our house to hotel. Hey, that's about the same amount of time it takes us to drive to Disneyland!

Haha! Gotcha! Man, it would take us about 2-3 days to get to DL!

 

[aksunshine]

Well, everyone, I have to go get Isabelle in about 10 min, so I'll be able to get the beginning of AK1 up. Sorry, Photobucket isn't loading fast enough.

Day 3

We started our day with breakfast at the food court. Matt had a platter, he said he could have used more protein! I had the cheese omelette, which I liked. Isabelle had the Chocolate chip pancakes. These come with applesauce, she never eats that, so I tossed it, but as the week progressed I learned to pass unopened item along! Sorry, I was too busy eating to get any photos, as I wanted to get on the bus!

Isabelle peeking at Baloo while we waited for the elevator:

As we waited for the bus I thought I'd take couple of photos, but dismissed this idea, b/c my camera kept fogging up.

Here is Isabelle on the bus to AK!

Matt and Isabelle after we got in, walking through Discovery Is.

Sorry I don't have more, I have a dentist appointment later, so I'll post more tomorrow!

 

[ehstrojette]

It takes us about 12 hrs to drive to WDW but I would def. fly to DL.
Hubby wants to pull a camper to Fort wilderness next time me go..not me I have been to WDW once(may/june 2008) and we stayed off site. I am darned if he thinks I am not gonna stay in a hotel room. I want to find the coolest kids pool. How was the pools there at the POP? Were the rooms big enough, beds soft?

 

[Tanya90210]

I just love that dress... Isabelle looks adorable

 

[fenfur]

Checking and waving Hi! Can't wait for the rest of this day's installment

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Isabelle looks great in that dress! Can't wait for the rest of AK!