They really did turn out well. It was my first time having Memory Maker and we'd never used photopass before and I have to say I was really happy with the moments they were able to catch.
This reminds me of the time when my sister was 7 and got so emotional when she saw Pooh. The rest of us had no idea where it came from since she had not seen much of Pooh and his gang either
45 minutes was a long time, longer than Grumpy and I would normally wait for a ride, but honestly against the reports I’d read, 45 minutes didn’t seem that bad.
The mother gave us a great tip about removing the outer grey piece from PrincessK’s band so it would fit better. How I hadn’t heard about that before I don’t know, but I was really grateful as it really did fit much more comfortably for her after that.
She picked up on Anna’s energy and gone was the shy version of PrincessK that I had never seen before. She was back to her old self, talking up a storm.
They discussed at some length the merits of sisters before moving on to basketball, their favourite activities, and eventually ending with an agreement that PrincessK would visit Anna in Arendelle some time.
It was a wonderful interaction.
PrincessK thoroughly enjoyed the ride. She was pretty excited that she was allowed to ride the big horses on her own and loved that Grumpy and I could ride too.
As I may have mentioned before, PrincessK is not fond of water on her face so when the brooms started throwing buckets of water I subtly glanced over to see how it was going.
She took a direct hit and for a split second I thought we were done.
The look on her face went from shock… to anger… to amusement?!
Grumpy did his “yeah cool”, which really translates to “I’m going to say this is cool because you think it is and I don’t want you to be mad at me but I really couldn’t care less”.
PrincessK was doing her very best “evil laugh” as we approached the CM that was letting people into the mansion. He gave her a one eyebrow look which she thought was hilarious.
Yeah. I've heard some people say she wasn't very nice but I found her to be quite lovely, just reserved.
She doesn't have the same, shall I say "carefree" personality that most of the princesses have and I think that's what throws people off.
It probably would have been funny if the photographer had caught a picture of us because I'm quite sure we had the most ridiculous smiles on our faces.
But it was so amazing to see her so happy.
Yeah. I've heard some people say she wasn't very nice but I found her to be quite lovely, just reserved.
She doesn't have the same, shall I say "carefree" personality that most of the princesses have and I think that's what throws people off.
It probably would have been funny if the photographer had caught a picture of us because I'm quite sure we had the most ridiculous smiles on our faces.
But it was so amazing to see her so happy.
I really enjoyed your report. The video of the surprise was so cute. I can't believe she didn't hound you once you explained you weren't going camping. DS6 is relentless. I'm glad to hear she's doing well. Sounds like you all deal pretty well with what is a lot of difficult health concerns. I especially enjoyed the report because I just spent the weekend with my BFF's DD3 who kept saying, "Are you kiddin' me?" Super cute. Hope you all were able to deal with the heat the rest of the trip. I live near Disneyland, but I won't even go there during the summer. I'd melt in Florida. I am a super heat wimp. Can't wait to hear the rest.
I found your report today and I'm in love. We are taking our DD 6/7 on their first trip in February. So yeah, I've cried a lot reading your report. Your daughter is beautiful and so full of life! I hope she is doing well now and I can't wait to read more about this trip! Keep it coming.
Hi! I just found your TR and I love it! I read through the whole thing so far and I can't wait to read more. I love that you surprised your daughters with the trip. There is no better surprise then a trip to Disney!
Jumping on board! Loving your report so far! We'll be heading to WDW in September. I am praying for free dining, and I know it's never guaranteed, but now I'm extra nervous because we're booked at POFQ! If they do dining, I sincerely hope they include it in there this time around. I don't know how much of a pain in the *** it will be to switch resorts now that all of our dining reservations are set. Yikes!
I have absolutely loved reading your trip report and the current-life updates as well--glad things have improved and Princess K is beginning to feel better! I have a curly blonde 4 year old that will be going to Disney for the first time in 22 days!! Your Princess reminds me so much of my own. <3 Princess K is such a happy, beautiful little girl, and I admire you and your family's strength so much. I hope you all are doing well, and I can't wait for an update!
I can't believe it has been soooooooo long since my last update. Worse yet, I'm not sure when the next one is coming... but I promise it is.... sometime.
I will have a real life update shortly.
I really enjoyed your report. The video of the surprise was so cute. I can't believe she didn't hound you once you explained you weren't going camping. DS6 is relentless. I'm glad to hear she's doing well. Sounds like you all deal pretty well with what is a lot of difficult health concerns. I especially enjoyed the report because I just spent the weekend with my BFF's DD3 who kept saying, "Are you kiddin' me?" Super cute. Hope you all were able to deal with the heat the rest of the trip. I live near Disneyland, but I won't even go there during the summer. I'd melt in Florida. I am a super heat wimp. Can't wait to hear the rest.
Thanks for joining in.
We try very hard to deal with all the health "stuff" but some days are easier than others. Luckily right now PrincessK is doing very well.
I found your report today and I'm in love. We are taking our DD 6/7 on their first trip in February. So yeah, I've cried a lot reading your report. Your daughter is beautiful and so full of life! I hope she is doing well now and I can't wait to read more about this trip! Keep it coming.
Hi! I just found your TR and I love it! I read through the whole thing so far and I can't wait to read more. I love that you surprised your daughters with the trip. There is no better surprise then a trip to Disney!
Jumping on board! Loving your report so far! We'll be heading to WDW in September. I am praying for free dining, and I know it's never guaranteed, but now I'm extra nervous because we're booked at POFQ! If they do dining, I sincerely hope they include it in there this time around. I don't know how much of a pain in the *** it will be to switch resorts now that all of our dining reservations are set. Yikes!
Free dining is so wonderful. I am also hoping for free dining this year, though I'm hoping they extend it into August because that's when our next trip is planned. POFQ hasn't been included the last few years but luckily switching resorts doesn't effect your dining reservations
I have absolutely loved reading your trip report and the current-life updates as well--glad things have improved and Princess K is beginning to feel better! I have a curly blonde 4 year old that will be going to Disney for the first time in 22 days!! Your Princess reminds me so much of my own. <3 Princess K is such a happy, beautiful little girl, and I admire you and your family's strength so much. I hope you all are doing well, and I can't wait for an update!
Real Life Update: There are Not Enough Hours in the Day
So as you can all clearly see I've been M.I.A. for quite some time now.
I do drop onto Disboards once in a while to read updates on the one and only trip report I am currently (attempting) to keep up with and to check the latest free dining rumours (we may have another trip in the works ).
But other than a few minutes here and there I can't seem to find enough hours in the day to get everything done.
PrincessK is healthy again and that's been fabulous, but it also means she's back to being very busy. Three nights a week I am out at swimming, gymnastics, and basketball lessons. Once a month on two of those nights I also have CF Chapter and Walk Committee meetings. So those nights are insane.
On top of those things I also have the walk that I am still working on organizing. It is Sunday May 29th and there is still so much to do.
This is what the mirror in my kitchen currently looks like:
I am so looking forward to the day that the "Done" list is longer than the "To-Do" list... which should happen right around May 28th
On top of all this craziness, PrincessK has suddenly become famous and everyone wants her involved with their "event".
A week ago our family spoke at the Respiratory Therapy Student Federation conference about the patient experience with cystic fibrosis.
Then this past Friday, PrincessK and I were on the local addition of "Rogers daytime" talking about cystic fibrosis and the walk.
In two weeks we will be speaking at the CARSTAR regional meeting as they are the the title sponsor of the walk.
If that's not enough, PrincessK was asked to be the spokes model for another national fundraising campaign:
(click above to see the bigger image and hear the radio ad that goes along with it).
This is a national campaign so if you live in Canada and stop into a Party City in April or May you will see PrincessK's smiling face.
As you can see it's been a whirlwind few months for us and it's not likely to get better soon.
I promise to do my very best to get an actual trip report update in as soon as possible... I'm just not sure how soon that will be.
Three nights a week I am out at swimming, gymnastics, and basketball lessons. Once a month on two of those nights I also have CF Chapter and Walk Committee meetings. So those nights are insane.
That sounds crazy busy. Don't worry about updating. We'll be here ready whenever you do.
Great news regarding PrincessK. And much success with everything you have going on right now.
Thanks for understanding. It really is crazy.
I desperately want to get back to writing the TR because it's so much fun to relive the trip but I just cannot find the time.
Just rumours so far. I'm hearing possibly April 25th for the deal to drop for Visa Holders and 28th for the general public but no one seems to have any idea on what dates may or may not be included.
Our dates are in August so we will likely need some kind of Canadian deal like last year to get them.
Hmmm. I think I had one of these when BGirl was playing ball last year. We drove her to another city 3x per week for practice and tournaments every other weekend.
Guess I should have held onto it.
That sounds crazy busy. Don't worry about updating. We'll be here ready whenever you do.
Great news regarding PrincessK. And much success with everything you have going on right now.
Thanks. I am happy to be busy with things that are hopefully making a difference, but busy is still busy and I do wish I could get back to this report.
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I'm glad to hear she's doing well. Sounds like you all deal pretty well with what is a lot of difficult health concerns. I especially enjoyed the report because I just spent the weekend with my BFF's DD3 who kept saying, "Are you kiddin' me?" Super cute. Hope you all were able to deal with the heat the rest of the trip. I live near Disneyland, but I won't even go there during the summer. I'd melt in Florida. I am a super heat wimp. Can't wait to hear the rest.
Thanks for joining in. 
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