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

[jessica52877]

Thank you for sharing the wonderful videos.

 

[accountingbabe08]

Thanks for sharing videos with us of your precious little angel. Your a very brave woman and I admire you very much.


Belinda

 

[Goofy22]

Alicia,
I just got all caught up on your TR ! OMG! Those videos of Levi are so precious! They are definitely something to treasure! The video of Isabelle is also great! I can't believe you got upfront seats for the parade! That was perfect seeing Alice! Sounds like a crazy but awesome day!

 

[aksunshine]

I added photos! I'm still trying to upload a video!

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!
(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.







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!

 

[aksunshine]

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!!

Thanks! I'm glad you didn't mind. I have more, but I haven't uploaded them all.

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!!!!

I just wish I could upload the last video!

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

Thanks Nana! I hope you have a beautiful trip and relive the wonderful memories of being there with Sandi.

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 .

Thanks! He did NOT like the FG at ALL! So we moved him away fro the end of the table!

Thank you for sharing the wonderful videos.

Thanks for looking!

Thanks for sharing videos with us of your precious little angel. Your a very brave woman and I admire you very much.


Belinda

Thanks Belinda.

Alicia,
I just got all caught up on your TR ! OMG! Those videos of Levi are so precious! They are definitely something to treasure! The video of Isabelle is also great! I can't believe you got upfront seats for the parade! That was perfect seeing Alice! Sounds like a crazy but awesome day!

It was crazy!!!!

 

[aksunshine]

PART 3
We headed to the photographers desk for our photo session a little less than actually prepared. We didn’t get the rest between that we needed, we didn’t get to properly get ready, and I absent mindedly forgot my pre- order confirmation number for the photopass CD, but that was ok!
Before I had tried to call Tanya, our Photopass share chairwoman, and my friend, but I couldn’t reach her. Why does this number make any difference? Well, if you preorder a CD, your photo session costs only $25, if not it costs $50! Luckily, I remembered Tanya had PM’d it to me here at Dis, so I snatched Matt’s iPhone, accessed Dis, and found the number! Yea me!!!!!!
We had a great photographer, she was a lot of fun! I think she thought Matt was a cuckoo perv that was totally full of himself by the time we finished, but we had fun. Here are some of the photos she took!









After our session ended we headed back to the desk to see the photos and met with Tanya and her family who were getting ready for their session. Isabelle and Minnie played with the cart toys and we promised to meet up again at the Glow party!
We wanted to enjoy a few more minutes at the beach (Isabelle wanted to play in the sand), here are some photos.






We walked back out top the car and drove back to Pop. We were SO tired! I didn’t know how I’d manage to get all of us to the Meet!
We drug ourselves to our room and planned to crash on the bed for just a few moments, until we opened the door to this!


More surprises! And check out the card! We really caught someone’s eye in that outfit! I suspect the DT lady sent it, isn’t that sweet!

With a bit of adrenalin laced energy we got ready for the meet. Isabelle and Matt donned swimwear, thinking a swim might be a possibility (Isabelle really wanted to go, Matt not so much). I only have a couple of photos from the meet. Apparently, my camera doesn’t like the dark!
Me and Amanda

Linda and me (and another friend, I can't remember her Dis name and not sure she would want me to list her real one?)

Isabelle played with Alexis and Minnie with some of the hundreds of glow sticks Tanya brought! She came prepared!
And for Saturday; the worst thing about Friday discovered as we got ready……

 

[newtodis]

Hey Alicia! Love the updates!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

Hey my friend...I am totally all caught up on your TR. Once again, I LOVE all those videos of Isabelle and Levi. They are both so adorable!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of them.

A private area for parade watching...how cool!!! Where was that? I love all the pictures you guys took. You all look so cute!!!

Can't wait for more so HURRY up will ya!!! LOL...just teasing!!!

Big ole hugs to ya!!!!! Talk to you tomorrow.

 

[annie1995]

I finally have caught up!!! I love the videos of the kids!!! Those prof pics you had taken turned out really well!!! Can't wait for more girly!!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

This picture is fantastic, I love the look on her face, Disney needs to use this in their advertising, it was magnificent.

I loved all your photos but that one is just amazing.

 

[JJBEAN]

Subscribing...started reading your TR and can't wait to read more!

 

[Goofy22]

Hey Alicia,
Just dropping bye to say HI! and I hope all is well !

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

My heart breaks for your loss, what a beautiful boy. I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you.

I am going to read your TR now.

 

[aksunshine]

First of all, welcome new readers and thank you everyone for sticking around. I knew I owe you our last day at AK, but life has been rough. I apologize, hopefully I can get it up soon. I have some other news to share, that may clear things.

It all started with an Ice Storm, our power was out and we decided to take a very special trip, instead of waiting around and cooking on a camp stove (luckily, we have wood heat) or getting a hotel room.

 

[MouseTriper]

Hey My Friend.....are you okay? Just thinking about you guys and hoping all is well.

 

[aksunshine]

Hi Beth, I suppose I'm ok....

Back to my story...

It was a wonderful trip and I got to see both of my best friends (although one only for a few minutes), it wasn't nearly long enough. On our last day, I woke at 5:15AM to spotting and contractions, we went to the ER. They did an ultrasound, the baby didn't have a heartbeat. I was devistated. Still am. Their OB on call suggested I go home and let my OB take care of me. I agreed after Matt called the airline and got the OK to fly from them (to change would have been $150 + $230, per ticket), I later called my OB, but his partner was on call (he found my situation humorous apparently, because he laughed) and, uncomfortable with the OB, my family doctor was called and explained everything that would happen. I assumed that the process of miscarrying would take a while, since I was in labor with Isabelle 26 hrs (5cm), before they decided to c- section (Levi was also a c- section). By the time we were to board the plane I was pasty and having very strong contractions (and trying to be quite about it). The lady boarding asked me to sit and been seen by a paramedic, then if he OK'd it we could board. Before the Paramedic got there, and 15 min. early, the plane left, with my luggage. Matt was irrate about the whole situation and I was just trying to pull off that I wasn't in much pain.

 

[aksunshine]

We were going to drive home, but there were complications. Matt asked what to do, I managed call Beth. Beth came back to get us, thank goodness without her kids, because, I was really in pain. She started heading back to the ER when I felt everything shift and could suddenly talk again. I asked her to stop at a restroom, she took me to her mom's. I'll spare you the details, but thank goodness she did, I assumed it was pretty well over.

 

[Adi12982]

Oh Alicia! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I thought something had happened since it had been so long since you've been on. I will definitely be praying for you. I am so, so, so, so sorry. One person should not have to bear so much, please lean on those who love you and those who care.

 

[newtodis]

Oh Alicia - I am so sorry you have to deal with all of this. Please know your family is still in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[princess&her4princes]

OMG Alicia, I am so sorry for everything you have been through. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.