How I Survived 11 Days at WDW with a Disney-Resistant Husband **2/20 THE END **

[Dug-says-HI-THERE!]

Had I not known the background of the day and the resistance that you had to deal with....I would have NEVER guessed it, looking at your GORGEOUS photo shoot results!! OMG, they're BEAUTIFUL!!!

Can I ask how far in advance you had to book them? I am wondering since this will be our FIRST trip all together, if I could rangle everyone to do this kind of photo shoot??

 

[seamama71]

I'm so glad you ended up with such spectacular pictures. Whew!
What great photographers -- and a gorgeous family doesn't hurt, either

I so admire how you came through all that resistance from DH (the kids', for some reason, seems easier to handle to me). If I were in your shoes at that point, I don't think I would have come out looking so cool, calm and collected!!

You did such a great job coordinating the outfits at the last minute, too. I soooo hope your DH at some point tells you that he's happy he did the shoot and has these amazing family photos

 

[Tinker74]

You looked FANTASTIC!..Love your pink dress...and your hair!

Iam so sorry for what you must have been feeling that day though..
Getting this shoot done obviously meant a LOT to you...you are very interested in photography and Roots in particular was your dream!..You planned this shoot for months...carefully thought about outfits and were delighted that Roots could fit you in.

We as readers can understand and feel your excitment..why oh why does your DH not care..

Iam angry on your behalf...he Knew this was important to you and he tried to screw it up..in fact he DID screw it up ..and he wound the kids up too...

I LOVE your report but Iam getting more and more annoyed by your hubbys ways....It seems as if he is just trying to upset you...

 

[chepic]

I love the pictures from behind....it is always my favorite shot. And I love the one of you talking to your son alone...were you whispering for him to smile or else!!

The shots are wonderful!!!!

cheryl

 

[klacey1]

I'm so sorry that Chris + the kids were uncooperative, but I have to say-- what shows in the pictures is a family that is happy and loves each other!! The tiredness, hotness-- does not show. What the pictures capture is much better, and deeper than that.
Love your dress! I think the outfits you went with really go with the surroundings at the Boardwalk!

 

[Disney Geek]

Trish, I absolutely love your dress! Your hair looks great too.

I am horrified at your DH's attitude but I dont know why I am still surprised... ... I should have seen that one coming.

I think what upsets me the most is that, while I understand Disney is not his thing, this photo session is something that he should have done to make you happy regardless of how he feels. He really should have put his feelings aside and think of you for ONCE in this trip...

Regardless of all the pre photoshoot drama, the pictures turned out great! There are some really great shots in there! I just hope that when you look at the pictures, you see the great pictures and not all the drama that went with them!

Looking forward to another update!

 

[heaven2dc]

Your family sounds like my family except it's always a hassle trying to get everyone together to do anything it seems (we are down to just four of us going to WDW in November now - oh well).

I loved your pics! Especially the last ones under the archway I hope this won't discourage you from trying another photo session on future trips!

 

[chrisw127]

Your pictures are beautiful and you seem like a really good sport. There's no way I could have thrown together those outfits so quickly and have them look as good. And I had no idea you could get a blow out at WDW--my hair always looks like I stuck my finger in a lightsocket when I'm there. Good to know.

I would bet that your DH is a great guy in every other aspect of life besides Disney; you don't seem like the type to put up with less. I'm glad you got your pictures. Roots did a lovely job and everyone looks great.

Looking forward to reading the rest of your TR.

 

[Eeyore'sGal]

Your photos session looked like so much fun! Sorry that the rest of your family wan't as cooperative as they could have been. Maybe they will one day look at those pictures and they will bring back memories of a wonderful family vacation

The photos turned out beautifully...you can't even tell that they weren't having fun.

I am enjoying your trip report very much. I have lurked on the DIS for some time now and finally decided to join and post. It is very addicting

 

[Nemo32]

Great pictures!!

 

[Native NYer]

Beautiful photos!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

I thought Roots was maybe a lot of hype, but those pictures are priceless. Like everyone else, I don't think that the problems that you had showed at all.

Wonderful. My DH can be a royal pain in the kiester, but what are we gonna' do as we love them.

 

[lurkyloo]

As Jensey would write, "Favorite!"

I'm with everyone else: You guys look so happy in these photos, that will be the memory that lasts (or you'll all have a good laugh about it later ). And I think your thrown-together-at-the-last-minute outfits look great together—your dress is a-friggin-dorable!

 

[jagmom]

Photo shoot turned out awesome!

 

[jillyb]

As Jensey would write, "Favorite!"

I'm with everyone else: You guys look so happy in these photos, that will be the memory that lasts (or you'll all have a good laugh about it later ). And I think your thrown-together-at-the-last-minute outfits look great together—your dress is a-friggin-dorable!

Totally agree with this. This picture made me laugh!

I loved your pics! Especially the last ones under the archway

Those were my favorites!

I'm so sorry you had to have all that stress and drama before the photoshoot. And I'm so happy that you got everyone to go anyway. All of the pictures are wonderful and, as PPs have said, if I didn't know the before story I'd never have known some of ya'll weren't happy to be there.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

That is when it was dropped on me that Chris had decided he was too tired and not in the mood for pictures and would not be coming.

I am catching up and think I still have at least one update to go after this one but have to react to the above statement now.



Oh, Chris. My friend, what are you thinking???

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Phew! I am relieved. And a bit teary at how beautiful your pictures are! I agree you'd never know you threw those outfits together at the last minute. Like Carrie, my favorite is the one with you and Chris sitting and the kids being "crazy" on either side of you. Beautiful, beautiful pictures.

I'm so glad you got to do this. I tell you, I want to get married just so I can have them take pictures!

They turned out so well. HOW on earth will you choose which ones to frame??

 

[~armywife~]

such a beautiful family and amazing pictures!!!

 

[dismagiclover]

The pictures are beautiful! They are definitely very talented photographers! I'm glad everyone came around enough to get some good shots! Especially since it was over a year in the planning!

 

[Dugette]

Super impressed with those photographers! The pictures are just beautiful! I'm glad your family came with, but sorry they were so uncooperative.