Bella is so cute in those pics! She has came along way. I love the girls' skirts also. Epcot looks empty! Was it early or because of the rain?
Congratulations, Tinkgurl! It is so exciting to be at the Poly for her honeymoon.
Oh, speaking of trips, we get to go at Thanksgiving. Jason did get a job. He will be teaching 8th grade science at a middle school 2 minutes from our house. We are going on break. I have a conference and we are staying at the GF again. I am excited!
8th grade Science will be a blast!
Well, hopefully not a blast as in blowing up the lab or anything...
I will be sad not to see the holiday decorations this year, but I think a good mix for us is to try to go every other holiday (either Thanksgiving or Christmas) and then on opposit years go in October. That keeps it fun and fresh, and we get to do both plenty often.
The girls look so cute in all of the princess pictures!!! I love their skirts, they're very Ariel! I'm glad you enjoyed Akershus, we thought it was a great breakfast too! DF also loved those cheesey potatoes!
I ate two helpings of the potatoes.
The rest was just normal breakfast fare. John and I tried some unique offerings from the cold bar. I had some kind of goat cheese and something else I don't remember. John had several things. He's adventurous on Disney trips.
Wow Bella reallly has come a long way! She looked like there was no place else in the world she'd rather be! Just too cute!
She has always loved Disney World, and now she loves the characters that live there, too.
Belle (Bay-uhl) is probably still her favorite, and she likes Snow White a lot, too. She runs around the house a lot with a Cinderella dress and Snow White high heels.
Love your pictures! We haven't done character connection in a few years and never with Ellie. It's on the top of the list this year.
When you do, you should try to get there early. You can get the girls with all five characters at once, of you are first in line.
Love this picture of the girls, in their cute little outfits, doing their cute little poses
It's so fun to see Bella so excited to see the characters now!
It is so nice. There is no coaxing and feeling like we're taking too much time and holding up the line for others.
It's so great seeing Bella so comfortable with both face characters and fur characters. A shame it had to be so rainy though. I love the picture of Snow White talking to Bella, she is just so attentive to them.
Glad to hear you enjoyed Akershus, it looks like a nice place for breakfast!
Wow, I can't believe how empty EPCOT was that morning especially since it looks like this was after the park opened. Great pictures at Character Connection! I see my boy Pluto was good to Bella and Brooklynn.
Good boy.
Can't wait to read more!
I think it's funny the way Pluto has to sign the books, so I wanted to get a picture.
There were not too many crazy people in Epcot that morning. Us and a few others.
CONGRATULATIONS TINKGURL ON YOUR WEDDING!!! I'm sure you were a beautiful bride!
A honeymoon at Poly sounds lovely! Best wishes for a wonderful trip! 
Did I miss the nursery reveal on FB? I do not know what theme Jill went with for Sophie's room.
I love how excited Bella was at the Akershus bkfst! She has the sweetest look on her face.
The girls outfits are adorable....perfect for a ride in the seas.
It's so nice that you met up with a former student and he brightened up your day.
Did you find the flamingo?
We are all in a very happy mood today around here...it's packing day!!!
Jill put together a Little Mermaid nursery. She put the pictures on FB, but we forget that not everyone is on that.
No mingo.
Still looking...
You are so lucky!!!
I try to tell myself three trips a year is more than I should ever even dream of, but then every time someone says they are getting ready to go, I change my mind.
Akershus for breakfast looks great! It's so cute how Bella looks so mesmerized by all the princesses!
I hope the rain doesn't last too much longer.
I love the looks on her face as she watches them.
Congrats to Tinkgurl and her new Hubby!! Enjoy the Poly!
Your story about the former student had me tearing up. I have a very good friend who teaches elem. school and she has some similar stories. You just never know where the kids will end up, do you? I am certain you have made a huge difference in MANY children's lives.
Bella - Oh wow! The cute head tilt and utter joy at seeing the princesses is precious! I am so glad she's warmed up to the characters.
I love Brooklynn's toothless grin!! Those fluffy skirts are adorable!
I hope her Animal Kingdom party is fun! Hope you found the flamingo.
Oh, that dang rain! I guess looking on the bright (?) side, it doesn't appear too crowded!!
Cara - so glad your DH got a job so you can go over Thanksgiving! Lots of new things might be open for a peek by then!
Bella is a head tilter, for sure. I told her people are going to think her head is screwed on that way if she doesn't straighten it up in a few pictures.
There is no flamingo to be found! There is a house with some in the yard in the city where I go to church. Not gonna lie - I'm tempted to knock on the door and try to rent a few!
