Ringing in 2010, 6 months til we'll be back again

[MeMom]

Over at the Pooh shop.

Poor EE-war. Somebody has spilled honey all over him.

I talked to a CM there about the changes, and she said that behind the play area there was already a lot of work being done. She said if you could see past the tree line behind the area, you would already see big changes.

The play area.

Where will all the Heffalumps and Woozles go when they tear this place down?

Donald wasn't here, but if you have ever seen him in his plaid Christmas clothes, you know how cute he is.

Let's walk toward Toontown while we still can.

Mickey's House, which is somehow supposedly going to be moved to the front of the park. It will be interesting to see what the future holds and what our pictures five years look like compared to our pictures now.

More Toontown.

A little greeting was being done by Peter Pan and Wendy.

Toontown Train Station.

Down the path behind the Speedway. Pretty empty, as usual.

 

[MeMom]

The Castle from behind the Speedway.

More shopping.

They did have more Toy Story stuff out this time. Getting ready to push the movie in a big way, I'm sure.

Look the other way, Dawnie!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

A little story of my afternoon...
Normally my phone is turned to silent and put away in my purse and in my file cabinet.
Not today.
Out on my desk and on.
It chimed...
It was your text.
Of course the kids wanted to know what that noise was....
I read the text.
Got chills and tears.
Prayed for Bella right then and there.
Actually prayed for all of you, I know how worried you must be.
As soon as the kids went out to 2 o'clock recess I checked the DIS.
I hope you hear something good really soon.

 

[punkin413]

Looking from the side toward the castle show.

this a VERY cool shot!

Mickey's House, which is somehow supposedly going to be moved to the front of the park. It will be interesting to see what the future holds and what our pictures five years look like compared to our pictures now.

see, you learn something new every day!

A little greeting was being done by Peter Pan and Wendy.

hi, peter!!!!

i won't say anything to wendy. i was taught if you can't say anything nice, just don't say anything at all.

thanks for the warning about the bird. i looked away just in time.

 

[eemmie1]

Okay guys so I got another prayer request but this one is completely selfish. I just got back from the doctor with Isabella and it seems that she has a small pea sized tumor above her right eye. We will be seeing a plastic surgeon for a detailed xray and then he will decide whether it is important to do surgery immediately or if we can wait two months and do it after she is a year so that she can better handle the anesthesia. I'll definitely keep you guys updated as we get more information.

Poor little Bella. You are in my thoughts

 

[shannon47142]

Oh my!!! Lots of praying here in Texas for sweet Bella, all her family and your friend and her family

MeMom, your pictures are cool as ever!

 

[pooh'smate]

Sending prayers up to our Heavenly Father right now for Bella.

 

[disneyfan61]

Also praying for Bella!!

 

[slightly_obsessed]

thinking good thoughts and sending prayers for your student's family and Isabella.

 

[stace208]

{{Hugs MeMom and Jill}} You, Bella, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts. My DS had surgery at 8 months and my DD at 4 so I know all too well how scary it can all be. I hope you get great news soon.

Great pictures, as always, MeMom. Just what I need to get me through one more day of school this week

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

& prayers for the little boy and his family.

I hope little Bella will be okay, she is such a sweetheart.
I wish this wasn't happening to her. I will pray for her!
I'm sure she has the best care she could possibly need.
She deffinitely has a loving family to comfort her through.
all around


I LOVE all the new pics! You have such a great eye for detail!

 

[andrews1ma]

Mickey's House, which is somehow supposedly going to be moved to the front of the park. It will be interesting to see what the future holds and what our pictures five years look like compared to our pictures now.

Maybe Mickey will finally get the remodeling job done on that kitchen he started oh ....about 10 years ago!!!

 

[IluvXU]

Yikes... it seems bad/sad stories are all around right now. Thinking of your student Jill and I sure hope Bella gets a good report from the Dr. Lots of prayers!

 

[andrews1ma]

Prayers and good thoughts for that lil smiley face bella

My good friend is going to have a similar surgery in february- she has a fairly large tumor behind her eye- possibly even in her sinus I believe- anyhow she is 36 and they said it may have been there for a very long time and the prognosis is great. They said it should be a somewhat simple procedure and should recover and be back to her normal routine quick.

 

[reelmom]

Adding the newborn baby and Bella to my prayer list.

 

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I didn't hear from the doctor today so I should hear from them tomorrow. Dr. Klemm said it is an orbital tumor and the quick research I did says that the majority of those are benign.

Back to the trip...

While MeMom was wandering the Kingdom, the girls were taking a much needed nap before our dinner ADR. We got the girls up and dressed and headed to the bus stop. There was a line at the MK bus stop. There was no line at the Epcot stop and a bus was just waiting so we hopped on board and headed to Epcot. When we arrived we went to Guest Relations so that John could get his Annual Pass renewed and I could get my new Tables in Wonderland card. We chatted with the CM who was from Louisiana (LSU was playing in the CapitalOne Bowl on New Years Day annd the boys were going.) After getting John's pass and my card we headed for the monorail. We were on our way to Magic Kingdom and Brooklynn was looking out the window. She pointed to the swamp land and told John, "That is where you hide when the policemen are chasing you." I have no idea where it came from, but it totally made me laugh.

We got to Magic Kingdom and walked through the train station and were greeted by this

We headed through the shops to the Baby Care Center so I could feed Bella. MeMom, Trent and Jarvis met us there.

Bella was fed and ready to go hit the buffet.

We checked in at Crystal Palace and then sat to wait. You could see the castle show so we watched while we waited.

Trent and Jarvis had worn t-shirts and shorts and it was definitely getting cooler. Bella wasn't wearing her coat so Trent borrowed it.

The girls had on their Big Sissy and Little Sissy shirts on.

Our name was called just a little after 5:00 and we headed in.

 

[k_reile]

Maybe Mickey will finally get the remodeling job done on that kitchen he started oh ....about 10 years ago!!!

i bet handy manny can help him with his repairs!

I hope everything turns out fine with Bella! She;s in my thoughts as is your students little brother. I hope he is a fighter!

 

[daisylove]

Sending lots of prayers for Bella and for the newborn baby!!!! I just know Bella will be fine!! I know from experience with DD that it is so hard when your baby is sick and you cant communicate with her to explain and they seem so small on the Drs table but she is a tough little peanut and will be fine.

 

[Nicole786]

I love those shirts!! I have to share the shirts david and I will be wearing on his birthday in less than a month!! He wanted to do the Pirates League on his big 1-8, which will be a fun new experience for the 2 of us. I've also been in talks with Brian over at the contemporary to get him a cake delivered to the WL! Plenty of pics will be shared in our August Pre-TR, but I'll be sneaking you a few before then of course! My prayers are with sweet little Bella.

 

[jillyb]

I love those shirts!! I have to share the shirts david and I will be wearing on his birthday in less than a month!! He wanted to do the Pirates League on his big 1-8, which will be a fun new experience for the 2 of us. I've also been in talks with Brian over at the contemporary to get him a cake delivered to the WL! Plenty of pics will be shared in our August Pre-TR, but I'll be sneaking you a few before then of course! My prayers are with sweet little Bella.

Very cute!

My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll and your student's family.