Just when you thought you've seen all the MAGIC! **See Page 95 for PTR!!!!**

[3prettyprincesses]

Ok, Timmy I'm really behind here! But I figured you wouldn't mind too much since for a time, your updates were few and far between...

Back to business!

Aw, your poor little nephew! You should really buy him an extra Christmas present this year after emotionally scarring him the way you did. Isn't it awful when you think hey, they're going to love this ride and then just after it begins they start crying? And nothing will make them stop, actually the only thing that will make them stop is for the ride to STOP! Poor little guy.

Good call skipping Splash Mountain then! Though it looks like the lollipops did the trick nicely.

Ana looks like a real pro on the Jungle Cruise! I'm telling ya, she'll be asking for those car keys in no time! The video clip was precious, I showed it to my girls and they said Ana is sooooo cute! Which of course she is.

The carpets are always fun, aren't they? I prefer them to Dumbo, hands down but that's just me.

A dole whip is always a fabulous idea! I might even have a teensy, tiny addiction to them now. They're really good!

And this picture

is much, much nicer (and family friendly too for crying out loud)

than oh, say, THIS picture!

I still want to know what Mel thought when you asked her to take it!

Man, you all got a lot of snow! We got mostly ice and sleet. I hope Ana wasn't too disappointed about postponing Halloween though and that her ears are better too.

And all of those sweet baby Christopher pictures are darling Tim! He's a handsome little guy already and seems to resemble Ana some too. His little smile is too adorable. Looks like he's been such a blessing and wonderful addition to your already sweet family. It's hard to believe my own three girls were ever that small now.

 

[marvali]

Tim, all caught up! Some great updates and pictures. Been keeping up with "life" on Facebook but not much time to comment lately. Cross country finally ended this weekend, and all soccer games are done except a tournament the weekend before Thanksgiving, so things should be slowing down a lot so I can get back to normal. (I'll leave that one open for interpretation, as I'm sure quite a few of your readers will take the opportunity to do).

Finally got my first Dole Whip on my last trip after ordering the wrong thing when we were there during the summer. Yummy! (but don't tell Kathy I said so)

So glad you didn't have any more problems from the snow and ice than you did. That is some amazing pictures you got of the damage. Give my love to Mel, Ana and Christopher!

 

[tinacaplan]

Love, love, love the picture of Ana piloting the Jungle Cruise! How fun! Sounds like it was a great day...and YUM...who wouldn't love a Dolewhip float right about now? Oh...right...NOT Kathy! There are lots of Disney food items that get raves on the Dis and very few of them (IMO) have lived up to the hype...not so the Dolewhip float. Delicious.

Moving on...still can't believe that we're only twenty to thirty minutes away from eachother and you got that much snow. That said, my aunt in Meriden just power back yesterday. We were only out for about twelve hours and only to had to spend one night at my mom's. It all just made for a lousy Halloween and a really messed up week. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) I teach in New Haven and they didn't get anything, so we school that Monday, just like nothing happened. Glad its over and that most of us have power back...but my goodness...I am truly frightened about what this winter might have in store for us!

 

[englishrose47]

Tim so far no snow here BUT it is coming any day for sure !!This WNY and our winters are BRUTAL!!!! I am sooo glad I don't have but a few vlocks to drive to my full time job , coming here though can be challenging in the winter and POOR Judy she has to go to Buffalo

 

[englishrose47]

An Early Thanksgiving Wish to My Dis Friends!!!

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[that's nice]

Glad you guys are OK and have power back.

I could not believe the reports of all that snow and damage.

My sis just got her power back on Sunday. As of 9:30pm tonight, there are still 4500 households without power. This storm was brutal.

Way to go for Ana getting her ears pierced and not crying over that or the flu shot.

I need to get a picture of her newly pierced ears.

Still no serial killer found in my house yet. I was able to get in through a side door in the garage. But the key was moved, so it was quite an ordeal lol. Still can't get the front door open.

I feel bad for her too. My brother had tubes twice. Just annoying with swimming. Poor thing. I hope it doesn't get to that point for her.

She still says her ears are blocked... ugh... this is not gonna be good.

Have you seen the Subaru commercial with the little girl behind the wheel. I always think of you and Juliana when I see it. I think because I have only been reading your reports for about a year, and I went back to read the early ones, so I have watched her go from a little munchkin just getting diagnosed, to the beautiful big girl that she is now, in a very short time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qf8OGLqE1s

OH MY!!!! That is a sad commercial, but so true. Time does fly. I don't think I have ever seen that before.

I can't believe how fast the time has gone. Juliana is growing so fast.

 

[that's nice]

Ok, Timmy I'm really behind here! But I figured you wouldn't mind too much since for a time, your updates were few and far between...

Yea, I know. I've been slacking.

Aw, your poor little nephew! You should really buy him an extra Christmas present this year after emotionally scarring him the way you did. Isn't it awful when you think hey, they're going to love this ride and then just after it begins they start crying? And nothing will make them stop, actually the only thing that will make them stop is for the ride to STOP! Poor little guy.

It made a 2 minute ride feel like a 20minute ride. I felt so bad for him.

Good call skipping Splash Mountain then! Though it looks like the lollipops did the trick nicely.

I was a hero once I broke out the pops.

Ana looks like a real pro on the Jungle Cruise! I'm telling ya, she'll be asking for those car keys in no time! The video clip was precious, I showed it to my girls and they said Ana is sooooo cute! Which of course she is.

Awwww... you are too sweet. But she ain't getting the car keys.

The carpets are always fun, aren't they? I prefer them to Dumbo, hands down but that's just me.

What did you just say????

You might of lost your DIS cred with that statement.

A dole whip is always a fabulous idea! I might even have a teensy, tiny addiction to them now. They're really good!

I'm going to have my next one in honor of Kathy!

And this picture

is much, much nicer (and family friendly too for crying out loud)

than oh, say, THIS picture!

I still want to know what Mel thought when you asked her to take it!

Yes, I prefer the 1st picture too.

When Melody took it, she was probably just shaking her head at me.

Man, you all got a lot of snow! We got mostly ice and sleet. I hope Ana wasn't too disappointed about postponing Halloween though and that her ears are better too.

I still need to get the Halloween pics onto the computer. Juliana was a witch for Halloween and Christopher was a pumpkin.

And all of those sweet baby Christopher pictures are darling Tim! He's a handsome little guy already and seems to resemble Ana some too. His little smile is too adorable. Looks like he's been such a blessing and wonderful addition to your already sweet family. It's hard to believe my own three girls were ever that small now.

I can't believe he is 3 months old already.

Your girls must be getting big now...

 

[KatMark]

You might of lost your DIS cred with that statement.

ABSOLUTELY! Dumbo is a classic.

I'm going to have my next one in honor of Kathy!


HEY, HEY, HEY. And here I was being nice and NOT giving you too much grief on the lack of an update. I guess perhaps it is time to start the again

Yes, I prefer the 1st picture too.

When Melody took it, she was probably just shaking her head at me.

My guess would be that it is NOT the first time she has shook her head at you.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Yea, I know. I've been slacking.

No worries! I won't give you a hard time. I bet Kathy will though. Oh wait, she just did!

Awwww... you are too sweet. But she ain't getting the car keys. :sad2

Somehow I can see Ana having no problem wrapping you around her little finger...

What did you just say????

You might of lost your DIS cred with that statement.

I know, I know. I'm so ashamed.

I'm going to have my next one in honor of Kathy!

Oooh, me too! Me too!! I'll make mine a double.

Yes, I prefer the 1st picture too.

You're probably wishing you'd never posted that pic in the first place, right? Well, it's obviously brought plenty of joy to many people! I know I laugh every single time I see it!

When Melody took it, she was probably just shaking her head at me.

What's even more funny to me is that you seemed to have been in the middle of project on the stairs (bubbles, screw driver, whatever the heck kind of project that entails!) and ripped open Liesa's package, grabbed the camera and told Mel to start snapping away!! Hey, isn't this Kathy's screensaver??

I still need to get the Halloween pics onto the computer. Juliana was a witch for Halloween and Christopher was a pumpkin.

Aw, I'm sure the pics are adorable! My oldest was a zombie, my middle was a corpse bride and my youngest was a candy corn princess. Ya, I have no idea what's going on with preoccupation with the undead! I let them do their own face paint too and it came out really cool.

I can't believe he is 3 months old already.

Me neither. I swear, it seems like just yesterday you told us Mel was pregnant!

Your girls must be getting big now...

They are and it makes my heart hurt just a little. My oldest is turning 12 next week and I'm turning, well, another year older. But yes, they are getting big.

My guess would be that it is NOT the first time she has shook her head at you.

My thoughts exactly Kathy! And I'm sorry if I offended you with my anti-Dumbo remarks! Do you still love me??

 

[KatMark]

My thoughts exactly Kathy! And I'm sorry if I offended you with my anti-Dumbo remarks! Do you still love me??

Yes, I do; but I'm not so sure Mark does being that Dumbo is his all-time favorite.

 

[LilAnn]

It's been a while, so I don't even remember all the details of your trip, but it was a cute update as usual because Ana is just so cute!

for getting to captain the boat for a bit.

to how much snow you guys got. We only got about 3 inches around us, but there were plenty of downed trees and wires. We had various friends staying with us for the whole week, one of which also came up from CT. They didn't get power back until Sunday night - just in time to watch some football. Hope some of the snow is melting near you!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Yes, I do; but I'm not so sure Mark does being that Dumbo is his all-time favorite.

Ack! Ok, then don't tell Mark what I said!

 

[that's nice]

Tim, all caught up! Some great updates and pictures. Been keeping up with "life" on Facebook but not much time to comment lately. Cross country finally ended this weekend, and all soccer games are done except a tournament the weekend before Thanksgiving, so things should be slowing down a lot so I can get back to normal. (I'll leave that one open for interpretation, as I'm sure quite a few of your readers will take the opportunity to do).

Hey Marv!

Sometimes it is easier just to post a little snippet on FB than come to the DIS. I'm glad life is getting back to normal for you! (and glad non of our lady friends took the bait! )

Finally got my first Dole Whip on my last trip after ordering the wrong thing when we were there during the summer. Yummy! (but don't tell Kathy I said so)

Now a Dole Whip is good, but it would be really good is a little vodka could be slipped in there.....

So glad you didn't have any more problems from the snow and ice than you did. That is some amazing pictures you got of the damage. Give my love to Mel, Ana and Christopher!

We were very lucky. Last week we had a snow storm and yesterday it hit 70 degrees here. This is crazy New England weather. I will pass on your message to the fam!

Love, love, love the picture of Ana piloting the Jungle Cruise! How fun! Sounds like it was a great day...and YUM...who wouldn't love a Dolewhip float right about now? Oh...right...NOT Kathy! There are lots of Disney food items that get raves on the Dis and very few of them (IMO) have lived up to the hype...not so the Dolewhip float. Delicious.

We should start a list of the hyped food and get everyone's take on it.... who am I kidding, I can barely post updates to my own TR.

Moving on...still can't believe that we're only twenty to thirty minutes away from eachother and you got that much snow. That said, my aunt in Meriden just power back yesterday. We were only out for about twelve hours and only to had to spend one night at my mom's. It all just made for a lousy Halloween and a really messed up week. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) I teach in New Haven and they didn't get anything, so we school that Monday, just like nothing happened. Glad its over and that most of us have power back...but my goodness...I am truly frightened about what this winter might have in store for us!

I was looking at this storm from a different perspective.... it was a continuation from last season. This season doesn't start till Dec. 1st!!!

I will say it is rare to have 2 snowy winters in a row, so hopefully this October storm was just a fluke!

Tim so far no snow here BUT it is coming any day for sure !!This WNY and our winters are BRUTAL!!!! I am sooo glad I don't have but a few vlocks to drive to my full time job , coming here though can be challenging in the winter and POOR Judy she has to go to Buffalo

I'm glad you don't have to drive far to get to work! Although, you, like us, are probably used to driving in the white stuff.

I saw on the news that the lake effect snow is going to be starting any day... stay warm over there!!!

An Early Thanksgiving Wish to My Dis Friends!!!

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Hey, THANKS!!!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

I read most of your TR on Sat while in transit to an event in Austin. I finally had a few moments to come by today to finish up. I’ve enjoyed reading your TR thus far . Great job on the photos. Looking forward to stopping by again soon.

 

[that's nice]

My guess would be that it is NOT the first time she has shook her head at you.

Let me think about that.. ummmm... NOPE!

No worries! I won't give you a hard time. I bet Kathy will though. Oh wait, she just did!

Kathy has been very understanding!

You're probably wishing you'd never posted that pic in the first place, right? Well, it's obviously brought plenty of joy to many people! I know I laugh every single time I see it!

I knew that picture would keep circulating. It was too funny not to post!

What's even more funny to me is that you seemed to have been in the middle of project on the stairs (bubbles, screw driver, whatever the heck kind of project that entails!) and ripped open Liesa's package, grabbed the camera and told Mel to start snapping away!! Hey, isn't this Kathy's screensaver??

I was fixing something with the screwdriver when the package arrived. Juliana was playing with her bubbles. That is my story and I'm sticking to it!

Aw, I'm sure the pics are adorable! My oldest was a zombie, my middle was a corpse bride and my youngest was a candy corn princess. Ya, I have no idea what's going on with preoccupation with the undead! I let them do their own face paint too and it came out really cool.

I took a picture with my cell phone...

Sounds like your girls had great costumes.

It's been a while, so I don't even remember all the details of your trip, but it was a cute update as usual because Ana is just so cute!

That's OK... I don't remember all the details of my trip either.

for getting to captain the boat for a bit.

She got a kick out of it!

to how much snow you guys got. We only got about 3 inches around us, but there were plenty of downed trees and wires. We had various friends staying with us for the whole week, one of which also came up from CT. They didn't get power back until Sunday night - just in time to watch some football. Hope some of the snow is melting near you!

We still have 2 piles near our driveway. Even being close to 70 the last 2 days didn't melt it. It is close to being gone though.

How nice of you opening up your house to your friends. I'm sure they really appreciated it!

I read most of your TR on Sat while in transit to an event in Austin. I finally had a few moments to come by today to finish up. I’ve enjoyed reading your TR thus far . Great job on the photos. Looking forward to stopping by again soon.

WOW... the great GB!

Thanks for reading... I hope to have this TR wrapped up by our next trip. (whenever that is)

 

[mommy2mrb]

Oh what a sweet photo of the kids! Christopher has Ana's cute smile!

 

[Tori 2001]

NOW I've seen ALL the magic! LOL

 

[that's nice]

We were making our way out of AdventureLand when we stopped for a few Dole Whips. Our friends were heading toward TomorrowLand while Melody, Juliana, and I were going to go back to FantasyLand to see Philharmagic with her cousin & kids before they headed out of MK.

After the show, we said goodbye to the cousins and headed to the hub to meet back up with our friends to take some PP pics. When we got there, our friends were already there looking at their watches. Let's just say we were a tad late. (DOH!)

The wives-

Our Family-

The friends- (Alex was passed out during these pictures)

After our photoshoot, we were off to TomorrowLand-

We had a pocket full of Space Mountain FPs and we had time to use them. Here is a non-flattering picture of me. Hopefully this picture doesn't keep showing up in the future like some other picture of me.......

Dave, Branda, and I were in one car, while Bill, Jamie, and Hannah were in the car behind us. I made sure I kept my hands down while on the ride. I didn't want a repeat of last time rode and hit my hand on something.

Redneck pics!

Time was flying by and we had a 5:40ADR at the Grand Floridian. We had to pull ourselves away from the fun and head out of MK. We did stop and watch the flag lowering ceremony. I don't think we have seen it before, it was very moving.

After the ceremony we continued on. I just couldn't stop taking pictures, it was a gorgeous day!

We hopped on the monorail- off to the Grand Floridian we go!

Now study this picture closely...

This is the last picture of Cinderella's glass slippers. While we were stopped at the TTA, Juliana thought it would be a good idea to hang her foot outside of the door. While she was pulling her foot back in, she clipped her foot on the floor of the monorail and her sparkly shoe fell off. Not only did it fall off, but it fell in the 3 inch gap that is between the monorail and the platform and down 20 feet. There was no way to get her shoe back. Luckily, we had her crocs with us.

Dave's parents-

Bill wasn't having as much fun as I was- LOL

We arrived at the Grand Floridian!







Up next- ADR drama, A princesses birthday dinner, & not another CAKE!

 

[that's nice]

Oh what a sweet photo of the kids! Christopher has Ana's cute smile!

Hey Lisa!!!

Hope everything is going well with you and Megan!!!

NOW I've seen ALL the magic! LOL

Have you seen all of my magic or your own magic?

 

[englishrose47]

Great update !! Ummm didn't Prince Charming find the slipper and search the Kingdom to return it to Princess Ana !!

I have to get new tire for the winter Just got brakes and then I will be all set for the dreaded WNY winters. Yes Tim you are right we are soooo used to driving in the White stuff , unfortunately!!

Loved the Halloween pix of the kids, they are cuties !!