Lady Lallie
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Yesterday Marc & I went to up my parents house in Maine. We live in Massachusetts but it's just only about 75 minutes or so to get there since my parents live in Southern Maine. We went up for a visit for a couple of reasons....so my mom could highlight my hair. She left it on for a bit longer than normal, just call me Beach Barbie. 
Marc wanted to see our new dining room table that is being stored at my parents until we move and my Aunt wanted to give me and my younger cousin something from my grandmother.
My grandmother passed away when I was 13, my cousin is 13 now, she was just a baby when she passed away, we are the only girls on that side of the family besides our Aunt. I was very close to my grandmother and was devastated when she passed away. My Aunt has most of her belongings being that she was her only daughter, she gave me the earrings that I wore on my wedding day that were my grandmother's. She's always been very generous in sharing those things with both of us as she doesn't have a daughter.
I was a bit apprehensive going up there yesterday, I get very emotional when we talk about my grandmother and I start crying and I just didn't want to do that.
So my aunt gives my cousin and I these huge gift bags. I'm totally baffled and we open them and we each pull out a teddy bear. At first, I am completely confused. I'm trying to remember if I ever remember seeing my grandmother with Teddy Bears but I don't. Then my aunt explains. My grandfather was stationed in Alaska during the late 50's/early 60's. When they moved there he bought my grandmother a mink coat (no flames please!
), my grandmother loved that mink coat and wore it all the time in Alaska. My Aunt has had it since she passed, she told us that she tries it on every once in awhile but had no idea what to do with it. Well she found a woman who makes stuffed animals out of old fur coats so my Aunt had her make three teddy bears for us. I thought that was so sweet! I'm proud to report that I didn't cry. 
I'm in love with my Teddy Bear and have been toying around with names for her. I think it should be a girl. Right now the one I love the most is Zella, that was my grandmother's mother's name. I think it's fitting.
Here's a picture of my grandmother when they were in Alaska.
My Aunt is on the search of a picture of my grandmother in her fur coat, I think it would be nice to frame it and put it with the bear.
Here is the Teddy Bear.
The lining was used for her feet and paws. Her arms, legs and head all move. It's so incredible. I think it's an awesome way to remember my grandmother and something that she loved.
After everyone left, my Mom was asking me about my Disney Trip. My parents can't believe that I am going by myself. They know that Jen is coming with me for sometime of it, at first they thought I was nuts but the more I have talked about Jen they have come to accept that.
As we were talking my Mom says, "I can't believe you didn't ask me to go with you."
Now, I have been trying for a year to get my parents to go to Disney with us, tried to get them to book a bounceback for free dining last year, invited them to go along with us in May and even talked about them joining us on our December trip. No Dice. I debated asking my Mom to go with me in May, talked to Marc about and I decided not to because I thought she'd say no.
I felt so bad last night even though she said it was fine and her feelings weren't hurt. After driving home and thinking about it more, I sent a huge email to her inviting her to join me on Monday - Saturday. She can't get away as long as I can. She said that she will keep it in mind, she has a weekend planned in April with some of her friends and then she is and my Dad are supposed to go to Pennsylvania in June to do Amish Country and such and she said that if one of those fall through or if she can get away from work she might join me. I still feel like the World's Worst Daughter. I truly thought she'd say no again so I didn't bother! We talked about Disney a bit yesterday and she seemed excited to go, maybe I can plan a trip just me and her next year. I think she would like that.
During this talk of Disney, my dad found exactly 12 pictures of Disney. The only picture of me was one of Splash Mountain. My mom and I are in the front row and I am completely buried into her shoulder, my brother has his arms up in the second row. You can't even tell it's me in the picture. I gave my Dad the mission of finding ALL of our Disney photos even if they are on slides.
I let CP (Jackie) pick out today's Favorites List since she is not feeling well.
The List of Favorites #3. Magic Kingdom.
Jen
1. Favorite MK Ride? (Seriously here, you have to ask LOL) Umm...I think its the Haunted Mansion LOL
2. Favoite MK Counter Service? CHH (loved eating there last time)
3. Favorite MK Restaurant? Well I have only eaten at CHH so for now that is it.
4. Favorite Fastpass Attraction? Mickey's Philharmagic LOL...even though you never have to use the FP LOL
5. Favorite MK Land? Liberty Square
6. Favorite touring trick/tip for the MK? I love the symbolism behind the Windows LOL and everyone must sit next to Goofy LOL
7. What are you most looking forward to in MK in May? Riding the Haunted Mansion
8. Favorite Snack in MK? The Fudge at the Confectionery
9. Your best MK moment ever? Haunted Mansion at Midnight
10. Favorite MK store to shop in? The Emporium with the Confectionery being a close second LOL
LL
1. Favorite MK Ride? Carousel of Progress, though Haunted Mansion is a very close second.
2. Favoite MK Counter Service? Casey's Corner...for now. I plan to try a few new ones in May!
3. Favorite MK Restaurant? Liberty Tree Tavern
4. Favorite Fastpass Attraction? Peter Pan's Flight
5. Favorite MK Land? Liberty Square
6. Favorite touring trick/tip for the MK? Arrive at Rope Drop and head straight to Fantasyland. It's practically empty that early in the morning.
7. What are you most looking forward to in MK in May? Riding Haunted Mansion with Jen. I think it's going to be awesome to see her reactions on our first ride.
8. Favorite Snack in MK? The only snack I had last trip was a Dole Whip but I don't think that would be my favorite. I plan to snack a lot more at MK in May. Hehehe.
9. Your best MK moment ever? Watching Spectromagic with Marc in the rocking chairs on the porch in Liberty Square.
10. Favorite MK store to shop in? The dump shop after Pirates. I love the things in there and I love the open air feel.
Only 68 Days!!
Marc wanted to see our new dining room table that is being stored at my parents until we move and my Aunt wanted to give me and my younger cousin something from my grandmother. My grandmother passed away when I was 13, my cousin is 13 now, she was just a baby when she passed away, we are the only girls on that side of the family besides our Aunt. I was very close to my grandmother and was devastated when she passed away. My Aunt has most of her belongings being that she was her only daughter, she gave me the earrings that I wore on my wedding day that were my grandmother's. She's always been very generous in sharing those things with both of us as she doesn't have a daughter.
I was a bit apprehensive going up there yesterday, I get very emotional when we talk about my grandmother and I start crying and I just didn't want to do that.
So my aunt gives my cousin and I these huge gift bags. I'm totally baffled and we open them and we each pull out a teddy bear. At first, I am completely confused. I'm trying to remember if I ever remember seeing my grandmother with Teddy Bears but I don't. Then my aunt explains. My grandfather was stationed in Alaska during the late 50's/early 60's. When they moved there he bought my grandmother a mink coat (no flames please!
), my grandmother loved that mink coat and wore it all the time in Alaska. My Aunt has had it since she passed, she told us that she tries it on every once in awhile but had no idea what to do with it. Well she found a woman who makes stuffed animals out of old fur coats so my Aunt had her make three teddy bears for us. I thought that was so sweet! I'm proud to report that I didn't cry. I'm in love with my Teddy Bear and have been toying around with names for her. I think it should be a girl. Right now the one I love the most is Zella, that was my grandmother's mother's name. I think it's fitting.
Here's a picture of my grandmother when they were in Alaska.
My Aunt is on the search of a picture of my grandmother in her fur coat, I think it would be nice to frame it and put it with the bear.
Here is the Teddy Bear.
The lining was used for her feet and paws. Her arms, legs and head all move. It's so incredible. I think it's an awesome way to remember my grandmother and something that she loved.
After everyone left, my Mom was asking me about my Disney Trip. My parents can't believe that I am going by myself. They know that Jen is coming with me for sometime of it, at first they thought I was nuts but the more I have talked about Jen they have come to accept that.
As we were talking my Mom says, "I can't believe you didn't ask me to go with you."
Now, I have been trying for a year to get my parents to go to Disney with us, tried to get them to book a bounceback for free dining last year, invited them to go along with us in May and even talked about them joining us on our December trip. No Dice. I debated asking my Mom to go with me in May, talked to Marc about and I decided not to because I thought she'd say no. I felt so bad last night even though she said it was fine and her feelings weren't hurt. After driving home and thinking about it more, I sent a huge email to her inviting her to join me on Monday - Saturday. She can't get away as long as I can. She said that she will keep it in mind, she has a weekend planned in April with some of her friends and then she is and my Dad are supposed to go to Pennsylvania in June to do Amish Country and such and she said that if one of those fall through or if she can get away from work she might join me. I still feel like the World's Worst Daughter. I truly thought she'd say no again so I didn't bother! We talked about Disney a bit yesterday and she seemed excited to go, maybe I can plan a trip just me and her next year. I think she would like that.
During this talk of Disney, my dad found exactly 12 pictures of Disney. The only picture of me was one of Splash Mountain. My mom and I are in the front row and I am completely buried into her shoulder, my brother has his arms up in the second row. You can't even tell it's me in the picture. I gave my Dad the mission of finding ALL of our Disney photos even if they are on slides.
I let CP (Jackie) pick out today's Favorites List since she is not feeling well.
The List of Favorites #3. Magic Kingdom.
Jen
1. Favorite MK Ride? (Seriously here, you have to ask LOL) Umm...I think its the Haunted Mansion LOL
2. Favoite MK Counter Service? CHH (loved eating there last time)
3. Favorite MK Restaurant? Well I have only eaten at CHH so for now that is it.
4. Favorite Fastpass Attraction? Mickey's Philharmagic LOL...even though you never have to use the FP LOL
5. Favorite MK Land? Liberty Square
6. Favorite touring trick/tip for the MK? I love the symbolism behind the Windows LOL and everyone must sit next to Goofy LOL
7. What are you most looking forward to in MK in May? Riding the Haunted Mansion
8. Favorite Snack in MK? The Fudge at the Confectionery
9. Your best MK moment ever? Haunted Mansion at Midnight
10. Favorite MK store to shop in? The Emporium with the Confectionery being a close second LOL
LL
1. Favorite MK Ride? Carousel of Progress, though Haunted Mansion is a very close second.
2. Favoite MK Counter Service? Casey's Corner...for now. I plan to try a few new ones in May!
3. Favorite MK Restaurant? Liberty Tree Tavern
4. Favorite Fastpass Attraction? Peter Pan's Flight
5. Favorite MK Land? Liberty Square
6. Favorite touring trick/tip for the MK? Arrive at Rope Drop and head straight to Fantasyland. It's practically empty that early in the morning.
7. What are you most looking forward to in MK in May? Riding Haunted Mansion with Jen. I think it's going to be awesome to see her reactions on our first ride.
8. Favorite Snack in MK? The only snack I had last trip was a Dole Whip but I don't think that would be my favorite. I plan to snack a lot more at MK in May. Hehehe.
9. Your best MK moment ever? Watching Spectromagic with Marc in the rocking chairs on the porch in Liberty Square.
10. Favorite MK store to shop in? The dump shop after Pirates. I love the things in there and I love the open air feel.
Only 68 Days!!
The teddy bear is such a perfect way to remember her and I love that you have a picture of her when she was actually in Alaska. Zella would be a wonderful name for your bear.
The best part is that we had opened a savings acct at her credit union for spending money for the trip. 6 years later, the money is still in there. It's like my promise to her that I will eventually take her to Italy!
To funny!
