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

[that's nice]

The kids had finished their Mickey bars and we were moving clockwise around the World Showcase. Which was weird because we had just come from that direction. I donno?

Did I mention how beautiful it was out this day? There wasn't a cloud in the sky...

The kids were making their masks at the kidcot stops and having a ball doing so.

More topiaries...

Love this...

We headed back to France... Probably to get Branda another slush.

We browsed through a few shops and Juliana almost talked us into buying her a beret.

You can see one item she talked us into buying her at Club Cool- a crazy colored Mickey. We never seen one like this before so we had to buy it for her. LOL

We wanted to check out the pasty shop but the line was ridiculously long....

While leaving France, we peered though a restaurant window and saw a rat entertaining customers! I hope they didn't mind me pulling out my camera.

Morocco...

The wives & kids...

I'm not sure if it was the Red Bull getting to Dave or the beer?

Continued in next post.....

 

[tinacaplan]

How adorable is Ana with the beret? You got some great shots of WS, too.

 

[that's nice]

It was time for us to check in for our dinner at Teppan Edo.

Some how we made it up all these stairs...

We were seated rather quickly at a table...

There was another couple that was seated with us. At first I felt bad for them- being stuck with 2 families with 3 crazy kids. But I must say, our kids were VERY well behaved at this meal. I think they were in awe of having all their food cooked right in front of them.

Our chef....

When he was getting the grill ready he spread the oil into a mickey head then lit it on fire. I didn't have the camera ready.. but the kids loved that! (the adults did too!)

Check out the grill... Dave & I ordered a Grilled Crispy Sukiyaki Beef Roll. If you ever go here, I HIGHLY recommend it.

Look out!!!!! VOLCANO!!!!!!!

Melody went for the veggie meal.

Think Dave had the scallops and I had the filet... (hey, it's been a while!)

Needless to say, we had a great meal! The kids loved their food and so did the parents.

When we stepped outside it was already dark.

We started walking counter-clockwise around the WS. After eating all that food there was no way I should of been hungry but for some reason we stopped in Norway for dessert. I think I had a craving. I couldn't pass up this chocolate cake.

Even Juliana couldn't resist.

Lightning!

I take the same picture of this fountain every time...

Before our night was over we had to stop at Soarin' for our flight over California.

Once again the kids loved the ride and when we got off we were calling it a night. Dave & Branda were leaving the next day, not to go home, but to drive to Port Canaveral to board the Disney Dream. Dave had to give a presentation on the ship for his work. (tough life) We said goodbye to our friends and the girl gave big hugs!

We called it a night and jumped on a bus to POP.



Up next.... 'Ohana & family

 

[that's nice]

How adorable is Ana with the beret? You got some great shots of WS, too.

We thought it was cute but we knew if we bought it she'd wear it once then want nothing to do with it.

I wish I had more time to get pictures. I always feel rushed in the parks.

 

[ClaraBug]

I know I am late to the party but what a great report! And what a beautiful family! being a nurse I thoroughly loved reading about Christopher's arrival. (I hope to be a L&D Nurse one day, but Oncology seems to be my current calling.)

I have to ask about your daughter's EPCOT dress, where did it come from?! I love it!

 

[that's nice]

I know I am late to the party but what a great report! And what a beautiful family! being a nurse I thoroughly loved reading about Christopher's arrival. (I hope to be a L&D Nurse one day, but Oncology seems to be my current calling.)

I have to ask about your daughter's EPCOT dress, where did it come from?! I love it!

Hey there!

You arrived at the right time... when I'm actually able to update this TR!

Thank you for the kind words! My DW is a nurse too. She works at a hospital in the recovery room.

Juliana was given that dress when she went on her Make-A-Wish trip last year by a DISer named ellenbenny. I think she has a etsy store. You can try PMing her... I'm not sure what she sells and what she makes for the Big Give(DIS group that gives gifts to MAW kids going to WDW)

 

[ClaraBug]

Well, breakout the party hats an streamers (it is technically New Years Eve)!!

 

[afwdwfan]

Love the Christmas pictures, Tim. Great looking family you have there!

'One little spark
Of inspiration
Is at the heart (heh, heh)
Of all creation'

Love that little purple guy.

Juliana loves playing on the way out....

Me too

I guess back when EO came out it was ground breaking, but I feel it is very outdated. We left the theatre looking at each other like- what was that? I don't think Juliana really knew what to make of it either.

I remember seeing it during its first run there. I didn't care for it then, but I thought it was because I wasn't old enough to get it. I decided I'd watch a video of it on youtube before our trip to decide if it would be worth my time to give it another chance... I ended not even watching the whole thing on youtube.

That was his 'It wasn't so bad face'

I agree, maybe its an Indiana thing.

OK, Branda did you like it?

Ok, maybe guys from Indiana.

 

[glennbo123]

That picture of Remy through the window is great!

I love that picture of Dave with the Red Bull. I don't know him, but that's a hilarious picture.

Happy New Year!

 

[afwdwfan]

Tim, are you OK?? You go weeks at a time without an update and all of a sudden there's 2 in 2 days...

Which was weird because we had just come from that direction. I donno?

How many car bombs did you have?

We wanted to check out the pasty shop but the line was ridiculously long....

Isn't it always? I've still never made it back to there. Line is always ridiculous whenever I go to check it out.

I think they were in awe of having all their food cooked right in front of them.

Always helps when there's some "entertainment" to distract them while waiting for the food.

After eating all that food there was no way I should of been hungry but for some reason we stopped in Norway for dessert. I think I had a craving. I couldn't pass up this chocolate cake.

Can't say no to a good chocolate cake for dessert. Especially in Disney World.

Dave had to give a presentation on the ship for his work. (tough life)

I guess somebody has to do the dirty work...

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Great Christmas pictures!!! Looks like you guys had a great WS day! I love Juliana's colorful Mickey, I've never seen one like that before either!

 

[jenseib]

I can't believe you denied that little princess the beret...shame on you!

I'm loving all the updates. I bet it is fun reliving it all now. I can't wait till you go again...any plans coming up?

 

[JPFamilyMom]

What a great Epcot day, Love all the pictures. Looks like everyone had a good time.

Love your pictures of Teppan Edo, it's top of my list for the next trip. Did the kids noodles come with all that stuff in it? or did they come plain?

Hope you have a great New Year filled with fun family memories

 

[petals]

Luvin the updates and happy new year!

 

[eandesmom]

Beautiful Christmas pictures!!!

Great update, what a fun night in the WS. I don't know though, she might still be wearing that beret, it was darn cute on her.

 

[Millie12591]

I so want to see the Flower & Garden time of year at some point. Do you know how long it lasts? We are thinking of going in May 2013 for our 30th wedding anniversary? I wonder if it is still there????

This is when our girls trip is supposed to happen! Me, mom and Mackenzie. Maybe we'll be there at the same time?!? My plan as of now is to try and go in early May, I know it's your 30th and I would never want to intrude, but maybe if we're there at the same time we can try and at least meet up.

I'm in love with every single one of those pictures. But the toes picture is the best...babies love their toes.

You have a beautiful family and are truly blessed, Tim.

Love the toes picture!

We thought it was cute but we knew if we bought it she'd wear it once then want nothing to do with it.

I wish I had more time to get pictures. I always feel rushed in the parks.

Yup! I bought one for Mackenzie at one of our department stores here and she wore it out of the store and never again until I made her wear it to school, once. I think it's the exact same color too...I should find it and send it to you. This way your not out any money and I know someone will enjoy it and maybe get some use out of it.
But only if it's okay with you and momma Mel.

 

[KatMark]

Tim, you snuck in another update on me when I wasn't looking.

What a great afternoon/evening at Epcot. It looks like you guys had a fun dinner; we've never eaten there.

I love the photo of the group on Soarin'--the best ride at Epcot!

And Ana with her chocolate cake...doesn't look like she really wanted to share. I can't say I blame her...it looks really, really good.

Ana and her friend saying goodbye...I know that feeling.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

What in the heck is going on here?!?! Multiple updates in barely a week's time? Have I stepped into the Twilight Zone??

Tim, it goes without saying but your Christmas pics are ridiculously beautiful! Ana is shining like the princess she is, Mel is gorgeous as usual (she doesn't even look like she's had a baby!) and sweet little Christopher is adorably cute! Oh, the cuteness of them! I hope you had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Love all the updates. How fun that you all got to spend so much time with your friends while at Disney too! I love the pic of you all on Soarin'. The girls have their little feet all tucked up, so cute!

That chocolate cake looks delish! There's no gluten in that right? Juliana looked like she was all business with it, though it looks like Mel is getting a little bite in too!

What a fun trip so far.

 

[MaryAz]

Go Mr Update!!!
Love the Christmas pics. Christopher reminds me of Avery as a baby-dark hair and big brown eyes!!!
Fun day at Epcot. I love Flower and Garden!!

 

[that's nice]

Well, breakout the party hats an streamers (it is technically New Years Eve)!!

Happy New Year!!!!

Love the Christmas pictures, Tim. Great looking family you have there!

Why thank you Andy!

I remember seeing it during its first run there. I didn't care for it then, but I thought it was because I wasn't old enough to get it. I decided I'd watch a video of it on youtube before our trip to decide if it would be worth my time to give it another chance... I ended not even watching the whole thing on youtube.

Maybe I should of watched the you tube clip too.. could of saved us 30 minutes.... but we did have time to KILL.

Ok, maybe guys from Indiana.

So... ummm this is a face you make too?

Tim, are you OK?? You go weeks at a time without an update and all of a sudden there's 2 in 2 days...

It was my pre-new years resolution... now I can go back to my 'normal' updating schedule.

How many car bombs did you have?

Of course we told the wives we only had one......

Isn't it always? I've still never made it back to there. Line is always ridiculous whenever I go to check it out.

I'd like to TRY something from there someday. The line was so long and it wasn't even moving.

Can't say no to a good chocolate cake for dessert. Especially in Disney World.

I'm not sure whether to post this or this ?????

I guess somebody has to do the dirty work...

Tell me about it... we were a tad jealous.

That picture of Remy through the window is great!

Thanks!!! Not sure how the guests in the restaurant were felling about strangers taking pictures of them through the window though.

I love that picture of Dave with the Red Bull. I don't know him, but that's a hilarious picture.

Let's just say we like to have a good time....

Happy New Year!

Thank you Glen. Happy New Year to you too!!!!