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

[sherreis]

Alicia -

My sympathies go out to you and your family. As everyone else has said you know that the anniversary of Levi leaving you just makes it all so much worse.

 

[eyor44]

Oh Alicia. How very sorry I am for you. Prayers are for you tonight.

 

[bclydia]

Joining in the many prayers lifting you up to the Lord tonight...

 

[Pinky166]

I am so sorry for you, Matt & Isabelle. Thinking of you at this sad time.

 

[kismet1003]

I am so sorry I know this is going to be a very difficult time for you so please make sure you take care of yourself.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Alicia - You and your family are in my thoughts. Amy

 

[aksunshine]

Thank you everyone. We really appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. My emotions are getting easier to handle. I don't think, at this early in the pregnancy, it would have affected me quite so bad had it not been the time. I, obviously, can't help the feelings I have, the blame, I still fight with blaming myself for Levi. If I hadn't gone this way, or we hadn't stopped for lunch...

It's a lot like that.

 

[aksunshine]

On with happier things!

Our first day at MK! New friends!!!!!!

We had planned to drive to MK, b/c of our early breakfast ressie at CP, but a quick call to my friend, Alicia, who was still waiting on a MK bus and that is the route we took. Alicia and I had not met, yet, but when my friend who was supposed to go with us cancelled, and since, Alicia and her family were planning to go there too, I called and changed our ressie from 6 to 8. After quick introductions, Alicia came to stand with us as we waited for our bus and we talked. I took an immediate affection for her family and appreciation of our friendship. What we had planned on being breakfast, turned out to be the WHOLE DAY!!!!!! We had so much fun together!
Here is Isabelle as we first got in to MK. We also stopped a PP photographer, but I don't have those yet!

We checked in at CP, but we didn't wait long for our table.
Piglet came around first!

Then Tigger!

Matt took some pictures of Alicia and her boys, too, but he isn't the best photographer in the family. Which is why I am not in many photos! LOL!

Then, the kids marched around. I don't think the boys joined, but Isabelle had a good time!

(Sorry Chris!)
We ate a bit and then Eeyore came around!!!! Matt LOVES Eeyore! LOL! Beth asked for a specific pose of Matt and Eeyore together! I'm only supposed to show it to Beth though. Hmmm... What to do?
Well, here are our other Eeyore shots! Here is Isabelle with Alicia's boys! They were so well behaved! They treated Isabelle like a little sister all day. They wanted to ride with her and everything!

Finally Pooh came around!

 

[aksunshine]

So, by the time we had finished breakfast, Bradley and Brandon had Isabelle all booked up for the day! We headed toward Adventureland first. Before I go any further, I must say that touring with friends is SO relaxing! I had so much fun! The biggest concern all day was where Isabelle and the boys were looking for lizards! LOL! Occasionally, we'd not see one or two of the kids, and, sure enough, they were lizad hunting!
We rode the carpets first. If I'd had amy sense, I'd have taken the camera, as Alicia and I ride the carpet in front of the kids (except Daniel, he rode with us) to get photos in the air!

Isabelle and Brandon, one of her new Big brothers!

We got to watch Jack Sparrow! Isabelle was choosen, but claimed "stage fright"! LOL!

We met Cpt. Hook and Smee.

Then rode pirates! I took this of the kids playing! Ha!

More Playing!

 

[aksunshine]

The kids really wanted to ride BTMRR and Splash MT. We swapped with the guys on BTM, but neither of them were "brave" enough for Splash! LOL! While in line for Splash, I was teased about the "poo" (Pooh) on my shirt, as was Isabelle, but told the water would wash it off, not to worry! We were waiting to get out of our log when Alicia got yelled at by a CM! It was SO funny! Probably, b/c I was surprised I didn't do the same thing! It was something I would do!
We looked up, and there, getting ready to get IN a log were Farrah, lovely in her yellow poncho, and Dane with their boys. Alicia spotted them first, and we started yelling at them. We weren't getting their attention though, so Alicia stood up in her log! She was quickly reprimanded! It was very classic ME! I can't believe it wasn't me! LOL!

We met the boys at the Laughing Place and decided to wait on the Selphs.
Here are us girls! I'm the shortest one! LOL!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

as always, sending you hugs girl!

I love the update. The pic of Isabelle and Tigger is my favorite one so far. Alicia's family seems really nice, how great to spend the day together! I would love to do that. I vow on this trip to take my time and take more in. We will see if I stick to it. I also love that Isabelle claimed stage fright at the pirate thing, that is so something that Roseanna would do. Can't wait for another update.

 

[Tanya90210]

The kids are adorable

Looks like all of you had a wonderful meal and a great time

 

[teresajoy]

It looks like Isabelle's bun is holding up very nicely!!!

What a fun day you guys had!! I love Eeyore too, so you need to post that picture of Matt!

 

[MouseTriper]

Thank you everyone. We really appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. My emotions are getting easier to handle. I don't think, at this early in the pregnancy, it would have affected me quite so bad had it not been the time. I, obviously, can't help the feelings I have, the blame, I still fight with blaming myself for Levi. If I hadn't gone this way, or we hadn't stopped for lunch...

It's a lot like that.

Awww sweetie..I know those feelings have to be so difficult!!! I am so very sorry!!!!!!!!!! Love you!!

We ate a bit and then Eeyore came around!!!! Matt LOVES Eeyore! LOL! Beth asked for a specific pose of Matt and Eeyore together! I'm only supposed to show it to Beth though. Hmmm... What to do?

Laughing....you are supposed to email it to me, that is what you are supposed to do. So hurry up and show me already!!!Hahahahaha....Oh and yeah, you promised Matt not to post it on the DIS so you might not wanna do that. Hahaha.

Isabelle and Brandon, one of her new Big brothers!

Awww how sweet that the boys took a liking to Isabelle too. I love this picture, it looks as though Isabelle was reaching up to hold his hand. Too cute!! It sure does look like all of you had fun at MK together.

Here are us girls! I'm the shortest one! LOL!

Awww you guys look so cute!!! How fun that you were all able to meet up at the Magic Kingdom. Hopefully you guys behaved yourselves and no more reprimanding by CM's was necessary.... (by the way, that is so something I would have done too)!!!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Sounds like you are off to a fun MK day with new friends! How nice that the boys and Isabelle got along so well - that is very sweet!

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

Great update, I had so much fun with you guys during that short visit. We should have just stayed with you because when we got to the BB Javen didnt want to do the "cool dude" anyway, and we left.

I thought it was soo funny when Alicia yelled for me, I looked over and was stumped as to who it was..then I saw you smiling and waving, and I put 2 and 2 together.

Isablelle looks beautiful as always!

 

[twob4him]

What a great day at the MK! Isabella looks just beautiful in her outfit with "Poo" on it!!!! My girls came running over to see all the pics of the characters....they are really really looking forward to going back to Disney! (only 13 more months ) How nice to meet up with such nice friends and spend time together touring! My fav is Splash Mountain.....love it! Can't wait to hear more! Love ya!!!!

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

What a fun day! It's always fun to travel with friends!

I'm sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful mom!

 

[thunderbird1]

Finally getting caught up on TR's, and yours was one of the first I had to check out. I'm so sorry to hear about the mc--I had 2 in between my dd and ds, so I understand a little about what you're going through. Having it right around the anniversary of losing Levi, though--I can't even begin to imagine how difficult that must be.

Sorry, too, that we missed you at the Glow party. Sounds like you and Tanya hit the hay just before we arrived around 12:30 or so. It's hard for us to resist those late nights at the parks the first few days when we're still on west coast time! Maybe next year. . . .

Keep the updates coming--your fans and admirers await!

 

[newtodis]

Oh Alicia! I'm so very sorry for your news. We'll continue to keep your family in our prayers.

Love the update-Isabelle is too darn cute! And I just love all of the outfits she's got on! Thank goodness for that big give! Those people are so incredibly talented! It's amazing!!

Looks like CP was good-we're thinking about going there next trip but I'm on the fence...

More hugs and prayers to your family. I wish hope and happiness for your family.