I traded my stroller for a wheelchair...A mom & daughter trip to WDW

[princess&her4princes]

Thanks everyone!! It's funny how well we coordinated the day we went to Epcot, isn't it? That wasn't planned! The shirts Mom and Jodi decided to wear were the ones I surprised them with and in my head, they were for our MK day, but didn't want to make a big deal about that! So I 'let' them wear them our 1st day but we did end up looking nice for pics since my shirt went so well!!

I had to write and tell you...we just booked Disney on Ice-100 years of Magic today!!!! Tracey (my BFF from my last years Christmas trip, for those who didn't read that) and family are coming up for a visit the week between Christmas and New Years and we decided to get them so we can get our Disney fix together since we're not going next year!!! I'm excited and can't wait to surprise the kids and see it!!!!

I have a REALLY bad sinus infection, but knock on wood, the kids are FINALLY healthy (knock on wood!!!!) this week. Hope you're all well!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

We last left off on our way to Spaceship earth, we were on our way out of the park, but not without one more stop!!!

A few of our friends

I always love this scene, it's so real, you know?

Gotta love this stylish chic!!

I was sitting with Mom, Jodi was alone, so I let Mom decide on our future...it was funny, she chose completely different answers than I would have, but it gave us a cute outcome, just the same. I like the changes they made to this ride, it's fun.

Mom and my future

Jodi's future

At this point we decided it was time to head back to POP. We had our photo shoot at GF at 5:30, so we figured we'd needed AT LEAST a couple of hours to get showered, prettied up and then get there, so we headed out of Epcot and made our way to the bus stop. The bus came right away and we were on our way home.....

 

[princess&her4princes]

We get back to POP about 2:30 or so, we each take turns getting our showers and prettied up. It was fun, Jodi isn't so much into make up, so I got to play with her make up like we did when we were younger, it was fun, like old times, you know? We were going back and forth about taking Disney transportation or to just drive, since we had dinner ressies at O'hanas this night, as well. We decide to drive,to give us a bit more time to get ready and not rush so we need to leave POP by 4 at the latest. We were ready in just enough time but before we go, take a few pics in our room....

My beautiful Mom!!

Me and my little sis......I wasn't happy how my hair turned out this night (or course!!)

Mom & Jodi

Me & Mom

We head back into the humidity and on our way to GF, would we make it there on time? Stay tuned!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

We get lost on the way to GF, somehow took a wrong turn, but finally find out way, we get to the security booth and the security guard gives us a bit of a hard time parking in there and tells us to turn around! We were told we had to be there by 5:15 or they would reschedule us for another day! There was NO way we could miss this...there was no time for it, and we were all ready ready!! We drive through the lot, back around to the area where we are told to park, there is no way Mom can walk this far because of her blister, so we drive back and around to the security booth, again, he obviously recognizes us, gives Jodi a bit of a hard time, again, but let's us go through....thankfully!! We tell Jodi to just valet park, we're running out of time, and we'll deal with it later. We pull up to the curb, Mom and I jump out, like the plan and turn around and Jodi is leaving!!! Where is she going?!!!! We decide to take a seat and wait....and hope it's not much longer before she comes back! Or has she had enough of us already?!!
We entertain ourselves by taking some pics.....

We end up chatting with this little guy...he was SO cute and so nice, ends up he was from New England, as well, his wife and he moved down 8 years ago and loves his job! Isn't he so cute?!!

We finally spot Jodi.....she comes trucking across the parking lot...it's 5:15 and we need to get upstairs!!! Did they take us or turn us away? Stay tuned!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh, don't leave us hanging!

You all look so pretty for your shoot.

I still love that shirt you are wearing at Epcot. I want one like it.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Not to leave you hanging LL....

We make it upstairs in more than enough time, they aren't ready for us, phew!! We meet our photographer, I believe his name is Jason, very nice guy and he takes us down the elevator and out to the fountain in the back for some pics. We took pictures out there, back inside on the couch, in front of the piano, the time went by fast. Mom's feet were killing her, so she was done. They took about 40 or so pics, we narrowed it down to about 8-10 or so. We ended up buying the $50 package, which was for 7 5x7 pictures. It was worth it, IMO, Mom was very pleased with it and that's what we did it for.

We make our way back down the elevator to make our way to Poly for our 7 p.m dinner ressie. It's about 6 p.m at this point. We take a few pics on our way out....

for LL

They had just laid the new floor in the entry way of GF, I took pics of the entire thing....hope you enjoy!!

Me in GF!!

Mom in GF!

Jodi went to get the car, again, so Mom and I took a seat out front with our friend from New England to wait....

 

[princess&her4princes]

Oh, don't leave us hanging!

You all look so pretty for your shoot.

I still love that shirt you are wearing at Epcot. I want one like it.

Thanks LL!!! I love that shirt, too, Kohl's!!!! I thought it was flattering and cute, too! One of my favs for sure this Summer!! Did I tell you that I ran into someone in Epcot that day that was wearing that same top that same day? I said I like your shirt and she just said "thanks" without looking at me, so I said we have good taste and she looked up! It was funny!!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

The pictures are great!!! That little old man was adorable!!! Is there a photographer fee as well, or did you just pay the $50, you got me curious now! When can you expect the prints to be in?

That floor is amazing!!! Can't wait to see it in just a couple short weeks!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Last update of the night...here are my two fav pics from our photo shoot, these are pics of pics, so sorry if the quality is bad...but you get the idea. Mom has the others, if I can get them, i'll put them up, but for now, this is what I have.

 

[princess&her4princes]

The pictures are great!!! That little old man was adorable!!! Is there a photographer fee as well, or did you just pay the $50, you got me curious now! When can you expect the prints to be in?

That floor is amazing!!! Can't wait to see it in just a couple short weeks!!!

Thank you!! We made out well. No, they just offer two packages, one for $50 for 7 5x7 pictures of your choice, you get them there. Or $100 for the CD with all the pics and you get to pick out some prints, too. It's pretty good, considering, and they do it in about 20 minutes. I think it's worth it.

The floor was SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! They had just finished it then, so I was happy to get to see it! I can't believe your trip is sooo close, sooo jealous! It's such a magical time of year to go, you're going to love it!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

I love your photo shoot pics. They are just beautiful.

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

Now you've done it! I am calling tomorrow to book us a photo shoot at Poly!

 

[princess&her4princes]

I love your photo shoot pics. They are just beautiful.

Aww, thank you!!!

Now you've done it! I am calling tomorrow to book us a photo shoot at Poly!

LOL!! Yay, can't wait to see them!!!

 

[meeko_33785]

Your photo shoot pics turned out really well, especially the one with all of you sitting together. You sure can tell that you're family!

 

[SoonerGirl]

Love the pics from your photoshoot! You all look so pretty, the purple shirts were a great choice.

 

[princess_momma]

Wow, you guys look so gorgeous all dolled up for GF shoot!! That's so awesome!! I'm glad they still took you!! The GF is REALLY confusing for parking unfortunately. I hate it. We were going to park there and then explore and ride the monorail to MK but just got too confused to!

 

[joelp]

I had to write and tell you...we just booked Disney on Ice-100 years of Magic today!!!! I'm excited and can't wait to surprise the kids and see it!!!!

Beat you!! We ordered our tickets last week!!

I have a REALLY bad sinus infection, but knock on wood, the kids are FINALLY healthy (knock on wood!!!!) this week. Hope you're all well!!!

I win there, too!! I had my sinus infection two weeks ago !! A week of amoxicillin should do it ...

... has it moved into your chest yet? (just another little something to look forward to ...)

 

[Tickanee]

Wow, the new GF floor is beautiful! Can't wait to see it in person.

The close up pic of you and your mom really showcases how pretty your eyes are. All of you are so lucky to have that beautiful blue color!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Your photo shoot pics turned out really well, especially the one with all of you sitting together. You sure can tell that you're family!

Awww, thank you!!!!

Love the pics from your photoshoot! You all look so pretty, the purple shirts were a great choice.

Thank you very much!! The purple did turn out nicely, it was funny going out to dinner afterwards dressed like that...everyone made comments on how nicely we were coordinated, you know they were really thinking that we looked like nutcases!!

Wow, you guys look so gorgeous all dolled up for GF shoot!! That's so awesome!! I'm glad they still took you!! The GF is REALLY confusing for parking unfortunately. I hate it. We were going to park there and then explore and ride the monorail to MK but just got too confused to!

Aww, thank you, Kimmy!! You're too sweet!! I'm glad we weren't the only ones completely confused by the GF parking lot!!! It's nuts!!!

I win there, too!! I had my sinus infection two weeks ago !! A week of amoxicillin should do it ...

... has it moved into your chest yet? (just another little something to look forward to ...)

I should have known you'd get tickets!! When do you guys go? Started coughing yesterday....ugh!!!! How are you feeling now? I hope better!!

Wow, the new GF floor is beautiful! Can't wait to see it in person.

The close up pic of you and your mom really showcases how pretty your eyes are. All of you are so lucky to have that beautiful blue color!

It really was beautiful!! Loved all the characters in it, it was just gorgeous!! Aww, thank you for your nice compliment!! Mom's eyes are REALLY blue....she has my grandfathers amazing eyes for sure....mine tend to change color some, but they do look really blue in that pic, never noticed that!!

 

[MeMom]

They had just laid the new floor in the entry way of GF, I took pics of the entire thing....hope you enjoy!!

That's good to know.
Something new to take pictures of.

It's so nice that you have those pictures of the three of you. They will become more and more special as the years go by.