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

[aksunshine]

so glad you are feeling a little better. when are you due?

Hi Kim! I have to have a c-section, so right now we are thinking July 17 will be the day!

 

[princess&her4princes]

cute pics!!

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks Kristen!

 

[Goofy22]

Long time reader, first time poster I just wanted to say that I have mid July baby-they are amazing! Of course, I'm probably biased. I also wanted to wish you many blessings for 2009.

Alicia,
Glad to hear your feeling better! I just wanted to say that I agree with the above poster as I am a July birthday also the 22nd . I have a September baby and went through the summer like that not quite as far along as you will be but it wasn't too bad as long as you stay around air condition as much as possible and keep hydrated lots of water .

 

[aksunshine]

Friday Continued…
PART 1
The rain had finally slowed way down and we decided to zoom through Fantasyland on our way to Toon Town. Isabelle insisted on this shot! Matt wasn’t real happy about it, though. Isabelle is quite curvy for her age, and muscular, he had a little trouble keeping all of her white from getting dirty!


After hearing that I wasn’t likely to see Alice, I did the next best thing I could think of! The teacups! I wasn’t feeling like a spin, so I waited and took pictures.



Matt and Isabelle sure had fun, though! Matt came off the ride and said his 2 favorite words of the week, “I’m hungry.” Well, I wasn’t, but we headed over to Cosmic Rays and he and Isabelle split a plate. I said this last year, but I can’t say it enough, the ½ chicken, ½ ribs meal here is an excellent value for your CS credit! We sat in the room with Sonny.
Anyway, they were just getting started when Matt was struck by an epiphany. He left his shirt somewhere! So I immediately went back to the teacups. The CM there was very rude! I got her attention and explained my situation, she loaded and unloaded 2 times before I frustratingly reminded her, then she checked, nothing. I went back to tell Matt, I was a bit Peeved, at the CM and Matt. Matt and Isabelle were finishing up, so he went to check where he ordered and I took Isabelle out. I needed space and fresh air. It shouldn’t have irritated me so, but we had been looking all week for him a shirt, he tried it on and everything!


As Isabelle and I stood outside of Cosmic Rays, a dreamteam lady came along and spotted Isabelle’s adorable outfit and struck up a conversation with us. Isabelle even told her about Levi. She gave Isabelle an “old timers” button, since it wasn’t her first visit to WDW. Matt came out and I asked him about his shirt, but before he could get anything out, he was followed by a CM (yea, he found it, right? NO!) The man started to ask Matt more questions, soon the DT lady stepped in and offered to fix the whole problem! She would simply walk us over and let Matt get another one! Yeah!
As we were walking and talking, Isabelle spotted hula hoops! Now, Isabelle doesn’t know how to Hula Hoop, but she wanted to try. Our DT Guide offered to continue with Matt while Isabelle and I waited. It was nice, one of the many things we did on this trip that I’m glad we took time to do! In the video, you can really see how happy Isabelle was.





http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3030703990104666761nkpCRO
After she got tired, we posed for some photopass pictures.

 

[aksunshine]

Alicia,
Glad to hear your feeling better! I just wanted to say that I agree with the above poster as I am a July birthday also the 22nd . I have a September baby and went through the summer like that not quite as far along as you will be but it wasn't too bad as long as you stay around air condition as much as possible and keep hydrated lots of water .

Hi! I am thankful I don't have to endure the entire summer, but I remember how hot I got with Isabelle and Levi! It was the middle of January and there was 4 inches of snow on the ground. There I was, sleeping, sitting up, under an open window!

 

[jessica52877]

Thanks for the update Alicia! Dallas loved the hula hoops when we were there last time! Isabelle looks like she enjoyed them just as much!

 

[kimmylaj]

Hi Kim! I have to have a c-section, so right now we are thinking July 17 will be the day!

sounds like a great day for a baby.... just to let you know i started reading your report quite a while ago, and i commented on your sewing , and you told me to give it a try, you are right i love it , it is such fun. so thanks

 

[princess&her4princes]

Love the latest update!! I can't beleive Matt lost his shirt but how awesome of the DT to help you get another one!!! Amazing and so Disney like compared to the CM at the teacups!!! I just LOVE that outfit on Isabelle, it's so stinkin' adorable!!!!!!!! I'm hoping you have another girl so she can wear these outfits once Isabelle outgrows them!!! They are just too cute!

 

[MouseTriper]

Oh Alicia...I am finally all caught up on your TR and I just love it. All the new pictures are adorable and you know I love the ones you posted of Levi from his trip to WDW. I just LOVE that one picture of Matt holding him in line for Dumbo. It is so precious!

I loved the video of Isabelle and the hula hoops too. She is always smiling. I can't wait to read more...!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

Oh Alicia...I am finally all caught up on your TR and I just love it. All the new pictures are adorable and you know I love the ones you posted of Levi from his trip to WDW. I just LOVE that one picture of Matt holding him in line for Dumbo. It is so precious!

I loved the video of Isabelle and the hula hoops too. She is always smiling. I can't wait to read more...!!!

 

[MousekaMaddi]

So GREAT to read your happy news this evening, I cannot tell u how often I think of you and your family - we wish u a healthy baby!!
Congrats!

I too hope its a girl who can wear these amazing outfits again!!

Be well my friend

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks for the update Alicia! Dallas loved the hula hoops when we were there last time! Isabelle looks like she enjoyed them just as much!

She really did!

sounds like a great day for a baby.... just to let you know i started reading your report quite a while ago, and i commented on your sewing , and you told me to give it a try, you are right i love it , it is such fun. so thanks

I'm so glad Kim! You are so welcome!

Love the latest update!! I can't beleive Matt lost his shirt but how awesome of the DT to help you get another one!!! Amazing and so Disney like compared to the CM at the teacups!!! I just LOVE that outfit on Isabelle, it's so stinkin' adorable!!!!!!!! I'm hoping you have another girl so she can wear these outfits once Isabelle outgrows them!!! They are just too cute!

We'll know if it's a boy or girl in March!

Oh Alicia...I am finally all caught up on your TR and I just love it. All the new pictures are adorable and you know I love the ones you posted of Levi from his trip to WDW. I just LOVE that one picture of Matt holding him in line for Dumbo. It is so precious!

I loved the video of Isabelle and the hula hoops too. She is always smiling. I can't wait to read more...!!!

I got those videos of Levi coming up, hopefully they load!

So GREAT to read your happy news this evening, I cannot tell u how often I think of you and your family - we wish u a healthy baby!!
Congrats!

I too hope its a girl who can wear these amazing outfits again!!

Be well my friend

Thanks! We'll know more in March!

 

[aksunshine]

I have some links of video of Levi. I know it isn't an update, I hope you don't mind!

I was trying to take a picture, but I got this!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3078879690104666761iOpHsQ
Levi on the tea cups.
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3084625510104666761ymFWFx
At CRT
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3088552010104666761cSnTya
Isabelle and Levi at home in sprinkler!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3005578610104666761whaODE

 

[aksunshine]

PART 2
After about 30 min. I was starting to stress, Matt wouldn’t answer his phone and we still had to go back to Pop to get ready for our pictures and dinner, not to mention we still hadn’t seen Toontown! But then, finally, they were there! Thank goodness! I was so thankful that Matt had his shirt, but I knew we needed to get moving and with the parade coming up, we could get done, ride the train to the front and go!
But!!!
We had another surprise!
We were offered special seating for the parade! How could I turn that down? She walked us over and bid us a wonderful trip! We watched the parade and my brain worked the math of our situation. My camera out and ready, I snapped some photos of Isabelle up close and personal with several characters.





Then, OMGoodness, it was ALICE!!!!!!


I was nearly in tears as she got all excited about Isabelle’s outfit and squealed for her friends to come see. I quickly switched my camera to video, but then excitedly forgot, cutting the video in half! OOPS! But Matt got to see Eeyore again!

http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3088261170104666761Arbvuc

After the parade I gave Matt strict instructions to take Isabelle to Toontown, the monorail to Poly and meet me there. Meanwhile, I bussed back to Pop, changed, quickly touched up my make-up, grabbed Isabelle and Matt’s things, and raced to my car. I pulled into the Poly lot about five min. before our ressie for ‘Ohana, dragging Matt’s and Isabelle’s things along. Luckily, with a little cell guidance, Matt made it to Poly and checked in. I rushed Isabelle to the bathroom to change her and fix her hair.
We ended up waiting about 20 min. for our table, a blessing and a curse! We were seated in an out- of- the- way table, I was bummed a bit about this, but what could I do? We had our photo session coming up too! Things I loved from our meal; the honey- lime dressing, the wings, the turkey, first round of steak (second was dry), and the potatoes. I would like to eat here again someday, but in a better table. I took a photo of Isabelle’s sundae, she asked me too! She was rather proud!

Here are some of the pictures I got of Isabelle during the children’s activities. I had to chase her, considering I couldn’t see the show from our table.







We had a few minutes to spare so we visited the gift shop. Isabelle was fascinated by the candy straws, so we let her make one, I had to help, so there aren’t any pictures of her making it. Here she is buying it!


Here she is with her wand again!



Here she is with her wand again!

 

[princess&her4princes]

I have some links of video of Levi. I know it isn't an update, I hope you don't mind!

I was trying to take a picture, but I got this!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3078879690104666761iOpHsQ
Levi on the tea cups.
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3084625510104666761ymFWFx
At CRT
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3088552010104666761cSnTya
Isabelle and Levi at home in sprinkler!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3005578610104666761whaODE

Alicia,
Adorable videos!! I especially loved the tea cup one, Levi was so stinkin' cute....he didn't seem sure if he loved it or was ready to fall over from being dizzy!! LOL! And the one of the kids in the sprinkler....too cute!!

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

PART 2
After about 30 min. I was starting to stress, Matt wouldn’t answer his phone and we still had to go back to Pop to get ready for our pictures and dinner, not to mention we still hadn’t seen Toontown! But then, finally, they were there! Thank goodness! I was so thankful that Matt had his shirt, but I knew we needed to get moving and with the parade coming up, we could get done, ride the train to the front and go!
But!!!
We had another surprise!
We were offered special seating for the parade! How could I turn that down? She walked us over and bid us a wonderful trip! We watched the parade and my brain worked the math of our situation. My camera out and ready, I snapped some photos of Isabelle up close and personal with several characters.
(Characters)
Then, OMGoodness, it was ALICE!!!!!!
I was nearly in tears as she got all excited about Isabelle’s outfit and squealed for her friends to come see. I quickly switched my camera to video, but then excitedly forgot, cutting the video in half! OOPS! But Matt got to see Eeyore again!
(Alice)
After the parade I gave Matt strict instructions to take Isabelle to Toontown, the monorail to Poly and meet me there. Meanwhile, I bussed back to Pop, changed, quickly touched up my make-up, grabbed Isabelle and Matt’s things, and raced to my car. I pulled into the Poly lot about five min. before our ressie for ‘Ohana, dragging Matt’s and Isabelle’s things along. Luckily, with a little cell guidance, Matt made it to Poly and checked in. I rushed Isabelle to the bathroom to change her and fix her hair.
We ended up waiting about 20 min. for our table, a blessing and a curse! We were seated in an out- of- the- way table, I was bummed a bit about this, but what could I do? We had our photo session coming up too! Things I loved from our meal; the honey- lime dressing, the wings, the turkey, first round of steak (second was dry), and the potatoes. I would like to eat here again someday, but in a better table. I took a photo of Isabelle’s sundae, she asked me too! She was rather proud!
(ice cream)
Here are some of the pictures I got of Isabelle during the children’s activities. I had to chase her, considering I couldn’t see the show from our table.
(ohana)
We had a few minutes to spare so we visited the gift shop. Isabelle was fascinated by the candy straws, so we let her make one, I had to help, so there aren’t any pictures of her making it. Here she is buying it!
(Candy)
Here she is with her wand again!
(board)

WOW, special seats for the parade, how cool!! You couldn't pass those up!! Bummer about the out of the way table at the Ohana's. At least you got there with plenty of time. I can't see any of the pictures, so not sure what I"m missing there. Can't wait to see the photo shoot pictures!!!!

 

[aksunshine]

I'll have pictures for the update soon!

 

[nana2tots]

My Heart truly goes out to you, I hurt like you, and i feel your Pain, I am so sorry, such a Beautiful child. I'm like you, our last trip to WDW was June 06, w/ our Dear Sandi, our next trip is planned for June of this year, but i cannot get my Heart into it, That was me and my Dear Daughter, Sandi's favorite place in the whole world, now i don't have her here w/ me, i don't know if i can do this trip or not.
I guess w/ her oldest Daughter dancing at Magic Kingdom this year is what's getting me into the mood, a little. My Prayers go out to you and your Family.
Nana

 

[starrzone]

I have some links of video of Levi. I know it isn't an update, I hope you don't mind!

I was trying to take a picture, but I got this!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3078879690104666761iOpHsQ
Levi on the tea cups.
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3084625510104666761ymFWFx
At CRT
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3088552010104666761cSnTya
Isabelle and Levi at home in sprinkler!
http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3005578610104666761whaODE

Your kids are so very adorable! I love how Levi looked so calm in the teacups video; it's like he was looking around going "What's the big deal? This is FUN!". I was laughing at the CRT video; when the Fairy Godmother came along it looks like Levi completely ignored her and went about trying to chop up the chair with his pirate sword . I'll definitely think of Levi the next time I'm on the teacups and I'll do a spin just for him .