First of all, congratulations on the job promotion and belated happy birthday to both you and Jasmine
Wonderful day in Epcot, wandering and taking it all inThose drinks certainly looked yummy. Too bad about your neighbour at dinner, but it didn't look like you let her ruin your meal. I guess that is one of the upsides of not doing the dining plan is that you could just order soup and not feel like you were wasting a dining credit.
Your pictures made me feel like I was there
It's always so funny seeing grown men act scared about something... because it doesn't happen too often! 
Take us all to Disney!
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One thing I haven't told you about Jeff is that he has this unnatural fear of birds...any birds...all birds....actually anything that flies...birds, wasps, bees, flies....get my drift?
Actually, I was laughing so hard that I couldn't take a picture, but apparently Peg has a priceless one so let's hope she gets on here and posts it! He was flailing and shreiking and I couldn't stop laughing....as a matter of fact, everyone in the eating area was laughing! He couldn't take the birds any longer so they waited for us on a bench along the lagoon! I am laughing as I type this
Here are the Bickerson's again arguing about their wishes in front of the fountain, just had to post this one because I love the look on Jasmine's face!
I gave her the death stare til she looked at me and all I said was "unbelievable how a grown woman can act"...couldn't help myself she made me sick with her attitude
I can relate to Jeff though I am pretty terrified of birds and at Disney I am always having to watch where I eat or where I walk Never take him to the bird show in AK 
I am all caught up... finally!
Congratulations on your promotion! That's so awesome!
Hahahahaha, I really hope Peg posts her picture of Jeff and the birds outside of Norway! I bet it's hilarious!
It sounds like yall had a wonderful day in World Showcase! I need to make a point to stop at the caramel shop in Germany next trip!
....and thank you for the good wishes!
I'm not sure if I ever congratulated you on your promotion, so here it is.........
Congratulations!!!!!!! there, I shouldn't forget that now!
Second - fingers crossed that you DO win the lottery tonight. than share some, please!
Your pictures are lovely. I love the pictures of Jeff and Jasmine. they are such a cute couple. The whole bird phobia reminds me of a show I saw recently on animal planet. They took three people that were death afraid of three different living creatures (snakes, spiders, and dogs) and did an immersion until they were totally free of their phobia. It was pretty cool.
I will remember the apple with the W on it, because if you eat a piece of fruit doesn't it cancel out all the calories in the chocolate.
Oh - and the annoying woman - Yuck! That would make me lose my appetite!
I haven't checked my lottery ticket yet, however, if it is the big winner I promise you I will take you to Disney!!! Can you imagine us all in the Ditch, they wouldn't know what hit them!
I am keeping my fingers crossed that Peg will have that picture up today!Lovely continuation of your Epcot day...Oh, to be there with the warmth of the sun...(I am chilly right now - temp outside isn't bad at all 45 Degs F- but still ahhh, shorts...
I love that you are looking into Adventures by Disney for Italy. If we ever plan a trip to Europe, I am going to make sure we save enough to do ABD!
I'm glad you're still here!Ooooh, great update!
Karamelle Kuche and the Bead Outpost. I can't wait. Thanks for the great pictures!
Our trip cannot come soon enough.
I asked him and Jasmine if they wanted to stay and just meet us back at the hotel but they decided they too were tired so we would see it another dayPerhaps I can help. Sometimes when you have a phobia about something, it helps to take your mind off things. Perhaps a movie? Maybe a classic? Ah, I have just the thing for him...
That's our Queen, always the understanding, sensitive one.
I know, it's not easy all the time, but I try
Man, everything there looks soooooo good! I feel myself gaining weight just looking at it.
I could have bought one of everything! Peg's girls tried the chocolate caramel cupcake and they loved it! Chocolate and sugar and two little girls...what's not to love!
Well I know what I'm having next time we go.
Jasmine and I split one and it was perfect...actually even if there was four of us sharing, it would have been perfect!
C'mon, ya gotta tell me.
No, no, no. How many times do I hafta tell you? No!
That was the exact dialogue!! Word by word!!
Were you in Lahr? And do you mean that the little village is modeled after a real one in Germany?
No we were in Hemer/Deilinghofen (sp?) and the little village was in a place called Madura Dam ... I don't know if that's the correct spelling either but that's how it sounds when you say it! We loved going there and we loved the little village!
I hate people like that.
You and me both...it actually makes me crazy!
Good for you. Did she respond in any way? Either to you or in her attitude?
I just got a look, but no, it changed nothing....we were all just super friendly and caring towards the server, poor little thing. I always think of Jasmine and if someone treated her like that on the job (which I know they have) and I always say to her...be super nice and don't let it get to you!
Ah, well. Oh BTW, I think I have a pretty good idea how you drink tea. You do it with your pinkie up, right? Oh, I don't know how I'd know that...
I'm a little surprised that you didn't let Jeff see Illuminations. But, then again, overdoing it is not the way to go either. Thanks for the update!
Aw poor Jeff! As soon as you said that I was thinking "Oh no eating outside at Disney is a bird fearer's worst nightmare!"
Yay! Those W carmel apples are my favorite!!!
Very cute pics in Germany!
Aw too bad about your Les Chefs dinner! People can sometimes get cranky and rude in Disney
Can't wait for more!
I'll remember for next time...no outside eating! 
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your chewy caramel bar but now I want to try one of them delicious apples!
