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[scottny]

Great updates and pics.

The pics of Trent and the girls are very nice.

The parade looked like fun. Hmm, did I see it?

 

[hlrababy]

Very much so. While we are together at Christmas, we'll be researching places in northern Florida that will work for weekend visits.
Panama City appears to be about 375 from each place.

Awww, we have family in Panama City!
Chad's dad, stepmom, 2 sisters, brother-in-law, and brother live down there! We visit quite a lot!! lol

 

[IluvXU]

The Light Parade is my #1 thing I hope to do this summer trip, I am still sad our MK night was a rain out last June. Thanks for the pictures to tide me over!

 

[declansdad]

Great spot for pictures of the parade. I have never seen that parade before; hopefully I will get to check it out sometime.

 

[Poolrat]

I did meet Pat, the poolrat, on top of the train station, and we sat and talked for a few minutes. She was going on to ride some things, and if I could have walked, I would have joined her, but I was really truly done by this point in the trip. I just needed to admit defeat, go back to Pop, and go to bed.

I am glad that I went ahead and went over to cap off the last night with the parade.

I am glad you made it too. I could tell you were so tired after this trip. I did enjoy spending time with you catching up, mother to mother. I know you miss Trent but you also know it is part of him being a grown up. I know I will be in that same position someday and someday soon.

Next time we are both in the World, we need to carve out a little more time to visit. We can walk slow and take in the atmosphere.

 

[eeyore7360nc]

Nice to see the pictures of MSEP. I'm looking forward to seeing it for myself soon.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for seeing my favorite parade! Great pics from the top of the train station! Love seeing Elliott!

to the Headless Cinderella! That must have been a shock!

 

[stace208]

Good morning! How is the weather your way? School is canceled here in anticipation of a storm that looks like it came from your way. I sure hope it actually snows because we will have to make it up!

Loved the MSEP photos! I can't decide if I like it more than Spectro or not..I think maybe I just like them both a whole bunch. I'm not sure if we will see it this trip...will see how brave I feel in fighting the crowds. We're going to watch Wishes from the Poly beach and I think on our last night I am going to watch Fantasy in the Sky from there as well.

I hope your weather is good and you are at school getting ready to enjoy the last 1/2 day with your kids. Although they are often noisy, I do enjoy them at this time of year because it reminds me that they are just little kids and how exciting it all is.

 

[MagicShell]

It looks like you had a good picture taking spot. I really like the picture of the parade with the castle in the background.

 

[tumblrbailey]

We're out of school today for ice. I've only been to school one day this week. I like it! But now we only have two days left before we have to make it up during the summer.

 

[MeMom]

Great updates and pics.

The pics of Trent and the girls are very nice.

The parade looked like fun. Hmm, did I see it?

The parade was fun. I wish I could have seen it twice to get pictures from different angles.

Awww, we have family in Panama City!
Chad's dad, stepmom, 2 sisters, brother-in-law, and brother live down there! We visit quite a lot!! lol

I was looking at the Holiday Inn Panama City Beach website, I think it was. That looks like it could be a possibility for us. Are you familiar with it?

The Light Parade is my #1 thing I hope to do this summer trip, I am still sad our MK night was a rain out last June. Thanks for the pictures to tide me over!

I am enjoying see the pictures again, as well. It reminds me that there will be warm days again.

Great spot for pictures of the parade. I have never seen that parade before; hopefully I will get to check it out sometime.

I do wonder how long it will be around. I like it, but I love Spectro. Hearing the music start up just makes me happy.

I am glad you made it too. I could tell you were so tired after this trip. I did enjoy spending time with you catching up, mother to mother. I know you miss Trent but you also know it is part of him being a grown up. I know I will be in that same position someday and someday soon.

Next time we are both in the World, we need to carve out a little more time to visit. We can walk slow and take in the atmosphere.

We'll have to meet earlier in a trip. By the tenth night, I was spent. My mind and soul and spirit could have gone another ten, but my body, definitely not. I do miss him a lot. Sometimes more than others, of course. I guess as the holidays near, I am feeling it more. I'll be happy for the few days we get to have next week. I think Jill and I both miss seeing him interact with the girls on a regular basis, and that's why we have to work out these weekends between bigger events.

Nice to see the pictures of MSEP. I'm looking forward to seeing it for myself soon.

To anyone who is going any time soon, I have only this to say -

Hurray for seeing my favorite parade! Great pics from the top of the train station! Love seeing Elliott!

to the Headless Cinderella! That must have been a shock!

Elliot brings back old memories.

I didn't realize she had no head until I put that picture up.

Good morning! How is the weather your way? School is canceled here in anticipation of a storm that looks like it came from your way. I sure hope it actually snows because we will have to make it up!

Loved the MSEP photos! I can't decide if I like it more than Spectro or not..I think maybe I just like them both a whole bunch. I'm not sure if we will see it this trip...will see how brave I feel in fighting the crowds. We're going to watch Wishes from the Poly beach and I think on our last night I am going to watch Fantasy in the Sky from there as well.

I hope your weather is good and you are at school getting ready to enjoy the last 1/2 day with your kids. Although they are often noisy, I do enjoy them at this time of year because it reminds me that they are just little kids and how exciting it all is.

We are at school now. The kids are doing fun Christmas worksheets and listening to music. I'm going to put in a video in a minute. We have brunch at 9:40, see Santa after that, clean out the desks, and get ready to dismiss. Good day.

I have enjoyed talking with the kids about Christmas traditions at their houses. It is fun to see them excited about the good food and fun they are going to have.

I like Spectro better myself, but I understand those who have an affection for Main Street Electrical Parade, too. I think they should run both, and then add a new one, too! Some people don't, but I enjoy parades.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Do you have some cool Disney big funky jewelry?

Nope, but I need some! I have seen a few pieces I really like.

Great picture of the fountain and SSE, just beautiful.

I also had tears in my eyes with the Trent/Bella pictures. So, so sweet. The hardest part about seeing family is saying good-bye. Life gets busy when you are away and it's not as painful, but after you have spent time with them for a while - saying good-bye always brings tears. It's hard. Yet, what a blessing that you can see Trent as much as you can!

Your MSEP pictures are great! What a neat view from the Train Station. We'll have to try that sometime.

I hope your weather improves! I'm sure no one likes using all 4 of those snow days either...being in school longer in the summer months is no fun!

 

[Ty's Nonnie]

Great updates MeMom! I love those photos of Trent and the rats!I know they miss each other alot. It won't be long until y'all see him. Come on Christmas!

I know what you mean about your body not being able to keep up with your mind and all the things you want to do. I have the same problem. I have never been 10 days before, but 7 days does me in. lol

We dodged the bad weather, just got really cold temps. I guess I'll venture out Saturday to finish up my Christmas shopping. Most of my soreness has went away. How are your ribs doing? I hope you get relief soon.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas break!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Aw, those Trent and girly pictures are too sweet. That is so wonderful to have a bond like that. I'm glad he's doing good down in FL. The parade was a great way to end the night I think. What pretty pictures!

 

[LoveMyTwoPrincesses]

That is a neat perspective of the parade from the train station. I love the one that you got of the parade down Main Street with the castle in the background!

 

[disneyfan61]

Love seeing the pics from the parade. I am anxious to see it in May.

You do get a great view from the train station. We did that one year for the fireworks & I did get some great pics from there.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Did you see the new Art of Animation concept pictures on the Disney Parks blog??? It looks AWESOME!!

 

[lmillercrew]

Those are sweet, candid shots of the girls with their bubby.
And as far as the parade goes, I have some nostalgia for the Electrical parade. Cheesy as that music is, it sticks in your head and just can't seem to get it out.

 

[MeMom]

It looks like you had a good picture taking spot. I really like the picture of the parade with the castle in the background.

It was a pretty scene as the parade with all its lights made its way toward the castle. It was a nice way to spend the last night of the trip, although I would rather have experienced it with the family.

We're out of school today for ice. I've only been to school one day this week. I like it! But now we only have two days left before we have to make it up during the summer.

We'll have to make up days, too, if we have a winter like last year. I am hoping it can stay in the 30's and 40's most of the time and not bring us a bunch of frozen stuff. The good thing is, though, we get out in May, so even if we add a few days, it won't run into the summer and ruin trips or anything.

Nope, but I need some! I have seen a few pieces I really like.

Great picture of the fountain and SSE, just beautiful.

I also had tears in my eyes with the Trent/Bella pictures. So, so sweet. The hardest part about seeing family is saying good-bye. Life gets busy when you are away and it's not as painful, but after you have spent time with them for a while - saying good-bye always brings tears. It's hard. Yet, what a blessing that you can see Trent as much as you can!

Your MSEP pictures are great! What a neat view from the Train Station. We'll have to try that sometime.

I hope your weather improves! I'm sure no one likes using all 4 of those snow days either...being in school longer in the summer months is no fun!

True - it is the actual saying goodbye that is hard. Once you get back into life, you get okay with talking on the phone and using all the ways we have to communicate. With all the technology, we can send pictures on a regular basis, which helps, and texting any time of day or night is excellent. I think if we can find a good weekend place to meet a couple of times between Disney trips, birthdays, holidays, etc., it will all work out just fine. He seems to be happy, so I am happy for him.

Now we're having rain, which is better than ice.

Great updates MeMom! I love those photos of Trent and the rats!I know they miss each other alot. It won't be long until y'all see him. Come on Christmas!

I know what you mean about your body not being able to keep up with your mind and all the things you want to do. I have the same problem. I have never been 10 days before, but 7 days does me in. lol

We dodged the bad weather, just got really cold temps. I guess I'll venture out Saturday to finish up my Christmas shopping. Most of my soreness has went away. How are your ribs doing? I hope you get relief soon.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas break!

Yesterday was the first day I felt like I could tell there was some improvement. It still hurts to raise my arm or lift anything, but I could tell that the walking around pain had subsided some as of yesterday.

It was nice waking up this morning knowing I will not have to referee arguments today. I will enjoy not hearing my teacher name called for two weeks.

Aw, those Trent and girly pictures are too sweet. That is so wonderful to have a bond like that. I'm glad he's doing good down in FL. The parade was a great way to end the night I think. What pretty pictures!

He loves his girls. I am hoping he might give them some cousins to play with one of these days. Boy cousins or girl cousins - I don't care - but he will be a very good dad.

That is a neat perspective of the parade from the train station. I love the one that you got of the parade down Main Street with the castle in the background!

You are definitely right on top of things there. The only downside would be chopping heads off (in pictures) of Princesses in carriages, though.

Love seeing the pics from the parade. I am anxious to see it in May.

You do get a great view from the train station. We did that one year for the fireworks & I did get some great pics from there.

It is good for fireworks, for sure. You don't get tops of heads if you are right up on the railing.

Did you see the new Art of Animation concept pictures on the Disney Parks blog??? It looks AWESOME!!

Absolutely, and it is going to be awesome! I guess we'll start getting the suites once they open, because there will be plenty of room and bathrooms for Jill's family and me. I'll take the outer room, so I can go out early in the morning, so it should work nicely. Also, I saw where they will have connecting doors even for suites, so we could even have two connecting suites for the whole gang.

Those are sweet, candid shots of the girls with their bubby.
And as far as the parade goes, I have some nostalgia for the Electrical parade. Cheesy as that music is, it sticks in your head and just can't seem to get it out.

I like the music. It is lively and happy, and I did enjoy hearing it and seeing it again.

I'll have my camera working overtime next week getting lots of candid shots. I'm excited that we'll all get to see the girls waking up to their Santa stuff.


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Happy last day of school for a lot of us!
Kids are gone for us, but we have a day filled with business for teachers. We have to make up meetings we missed Monday and Tuesday, get grades done, run attendance reports, and make sure all of our DIBELS and Running Records data is recorded. If I foresee that I will get out right at 3 without stressing or falling short, I will go on to Alabama tonight from school. It is more likely that I will be going in the morning, though. I don't see well to drive at night, so if I can't get out exactly on time, I just need to wait for safety reasons.

I am excited about Brooklynn's dance performance tomorrow. She is excited about getting to wear make-up. I will spend tomorrow night with them and then come home Sunday. Next week, I'll get the house prepared for Christmas and enjoy just lounging around. I am hoping to hook up with my friend, Kay, sometime during the break to have lunch and talk about our Disney trip.

Lots of family, friends, and fun time yet to come, so life is good right now.

Goodbye to all of our friends headed to Disney World!
Have an awesome, wonderful, magical time!
Send back lots of pictures.

 

[tumblrbailey]

I wish today was our last day!
The high school usually gets out a day before everyone else but they had to push our finals back a few days. I won't be done till Tuesday