Surprised the kids, wife, and my readers w/ a 2 week trip to AoA!(*NEW* 11-7)

[jedijill]

That shot of the kids walking together from behind is precious!

Happy Halloween!

Jill in CO

 

[LindaBabe]

you guys are so CUTE! Tea party on the ship. My grandkids were 4 &5. They loved it. The 6 yo boy, not so much.

 

[eandesmom]

Impressive shooting with the drop hold and fire approach!

Love the walk through the streets and all the hand holding. I loved Jordan's letter, it is so great to hear he is doing so well, I need to write him back!

Sweet update. Almost makes me wish my kids were little like that again.

have a GREAT halloween!

 

[Poolrat]

In looking at pictures of the activities we did next this morning one thing came to mind, the song hold my hand there is a link to the music video...You may or may not like the artist, but it does remind you that no matter what is going on in your life good or bad, there is always someone that is there for you. (at least that is what i take from it, i could be way off)

How sweet. So true too


What a nice tour through DHS, low crowds and plenty of space for Noelle to walk.

Looks like Parker is being a great big brother.


Happy Halloween

Nice score on TSM. Even with Noelle on your lap.

 

[Aburns8]

OMG the pictures of the kids holding hands is priceless. I hope you, Candi and the little ones had a nice Halloween.

 

[heaven2dc]

What memories those pics are of the kids holding hands and with each of you - what a beautiful family! I love how you beat everyone even with holding a little one - wtg!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I notice a cute little thing in front me so i follow her and see where she is headed.

Stalker!

my stalking of that cute girl in front me must have worked she let me take a picture with her and the "cars" fellows.

Wow, she's awfully trusting. She must like guys with lots of camera bags.

Here is where the song comes into play, these next series of pictures really just let you know you can relax you are on vacation and to take it all in, because who knows how long they will let you hold there hands and just enjoy walking and strolling around before it is lets go gang buster and hit every big ride there is daddy.

Beautiful pictures!

Kathy got the same shirt for my daughter last year. She still loves it.

you can see my camera bag set up, here, little point and shot hidden in front pocket of shorts, sony Nex DSLR goes on one hip bag, the video camera goes on the other hip bag all within easy reach and ready to grab for quick shots...

Obviously a Disney Veteran.

parker loved his duty of the red pass holder.

Wow, that's an important job. They must have thought he looked trustworthy.

Nice job on TSM! I'm going to credit your sidekick with being a good spotter.

 

[Imagineer5]

Oh it is so much fun reading this report, with my baby Aria going to be about Noelle's age for our March and June trips next year. Love the hand holding pictures, those are priceless, and I love your commentary! SO CUTE!

 

[marvali]

Chapter 8. Out of my way woody.

After our first trip on TSM, we did a bathroom break and had about 10 minutes till buzz and woody were to start there character session, we have always missed them in the past with the line being over and hour after we ride TSM, but with us getting into the park early and riding and offer by about 9:00 it was time to do something we have never done before.

Meet the guys.

Got to do this one last year for the first time with Andrew. What a great job they did with this, and a fun queue while you wait!!!

Stinky pete makes an appearance.
Noelle had a blast running around his area.

Wasn't because she had on a dirty diaper and nobody suspected it was her was it???

the first interaction was a success...noelle didnt want down but had no issue with them.

Hey, I guess that's half the battle anyway when it comes to those first character meets..............

then we let parker have his own photo shoot with his best friends.

I love that this is so special for Parker! The excitement of seeing everything through those young eyes always makes a Disney trip more special I know!

i keep following her and she has no clue.

Or maybe she is just afraid to stop for fear you will catch her...........

my stalking of that cute girl in front me must have worked she let me take a picture with her and the "cars" fellows.

And she looked so much smarter than that............

brother and sister.

Adorable!!!

did they seem to enjoy it and actually love each other.

yep.

They must have gotten all that cuteness from you Dan...................


Candi still has hers!!!

you can see my camera bag set up, here, little point and shot hidden in front pocket of shorts, sony Nex DSLR goes on one hip bag, the video camera goes on the other hip bag all within easy reach and ready to grab for quick shots...

Geek.......

we park the stroller and looks like there is still some hand holding going on.

Still stalking that same little cutie I see.........

parker loved his duty of the red pass holder.

Such a big boy!!!

and was it good enough to win and claim victory among the other riders.

Good thing you had Noelle on your lap so she could man the gun!




With all that hard work, I really hope you got that Cute ladies phone number.

If not let me know, I might have it around somewhere...............

 

[Elianor]

I am leaping for joy that I've got a Fauntleroy Fan *and* Glennbo trip report to read for my fixes! I'm subscribed and waiting for updates!!!

Thanks for posting such lovely pictures of your family, it makes us lurkers feel like we know you (although my DH isn't a Dis'er and he gives me weird looks when I talk about y'all!) (Not in a weird way... more like a "Fauntleroy Fan on the Dis posted pictures of the AOA resort and it looks great...not to mention you'd probably love the tandoori shrimp there...) Okay, maybe a little weird.

My son, Paul, is about the same age as Parker, and he and my daughter don't know it yet, but I'm planning a trip for her 10th birthday in February! It's also going to be a complete surprise (usually we let the kids help plan) and I'm possibly more excited than they are!

 

[Trentmom]

I read last night, but forgot to respond

Great update. All the hand holding is so cute.

Good job on your score with one hand

Great pics


Can't wait for more

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

That shot of the kids walking together from behind is precious!

Happy Halloween!

Jill in CO

thank you its a framer for sure, hope you guys had a good time trick or treating

you guys are so CUTE! Tea party on the ship. My grandkids were 4 &5. They loved it. The 6 yo boy, not so much.

gotcha...ill leave the tea to the girls of the family me and parker will go hunt something.now whats to hunt on the cruise ships

i know, buffets.

Impressive shooting with the drop hold and fire approach!

Love the walk through the streets and all the hand holding. I loved Jordan's letter, it is so great to hear he is doing so well, I need to write him back!

Sweet update. Almost makes me wish my kids were little like that again.

have a GREAT halloween!

thanks, but i didnt drop noelle while shooting i just used the squeeze her between the arms approach while aiming and firing the gun.

i need to write him back also, but i need to find the letter first.

cant get to hold hands down main street huh?

How sweet. So true too


What a nice tour through DHS, low crowds and plenty of space for Noelle to walk.

Looks like Parker is being a great big brother.


Happy Halloween

Nice score on TSM. Even with Noelle on your lap.

sure is pat except when the hands get all sweaty.
it was a good spot for her to just gte down and go without fear of lossing her.

he really does a good job of taking care of her except when she chases him and tries to bite him...havent gotten that one under control yet.

OMG the pictures of the kids holding hands is priceless. I hope you, Candi and the little ones had a nice Halloween.

thanks, it was fun taking those,

we had a good time, parker and noelle loved trick or treating and all the good candi.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

What memories those pics are of the kids holding hands and with each of you - what a beautiful family! I love how you beat everyone even with holding a little one - wtg!!

Stalker!


Wow, she's awfully trusting. She must like guys with lots of camera bags.

how do you think i won her over in college.

Kathy got the same shirt for my daughter last year. She still loves it.

i think she is the black market of disney t shirt printing.

Obviously a Disney Veteran.

thats just how i roll

Wow, that's an important job. They must have thought he looked trustworthy.

Nice job on TSM! I'm going to credit your sidekick with being a good spotter.

ill give her most of the credit, she could have really screwed up my game by figiting around or moving into the firing zone.

Oh it is so much fun reading this report, with my baby Aria going to be about Noelle's age for our March and June trips next year. Love the hand holding pictures, those are priceless, and I love your commentary! SO CUTE!

hope it helps you plan more for your trip, and give you ideas on what works and doesnt work for you.

noelle is a 2 time a day napper at home on vacation just once, she would just crash when she was tired later in the day, usually 2 or 3 hours after her normal afternoon nap time...we just let her go when she wanted. worked out great.

and less stressful on us trying to schedule around nap times.

 

[KatMark]

I am sitting here with a silly grin on my face...why, might you ask? Because I just love those pictures of Parker and Noelle holding hands just warms my heart. And the picture of her with her daddy is priceless too.

What a great time you had in the TSM area!

I'm glad to hear that Jordan is doing well.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Wasn't because she had on a dirty diaper and nobody suspected it was her was it???

that interaction doesnt come till later in the day.

I love that this is so special for Parker! The excitement of seeing everything through those young eyes always makes a Disney trip more special I know!

they make the trip thats for sure.

Or maybe she is just afraid to stop for fear you will catch her...........
And she looked so much smarter than that............
Adorable!!!

she was smart enough for me to catch her, i had the park tickets and room key.

they were some great pictures thanks.

They must have gotten all that cuteness from you Dan...................

Candi still has hers!!!

Geek.......

hardy har har.... but it was a good one...the things us men have to give up for our kids huh? and just think yours was passed down to 3 kids so didnt leave you with any at all.

Still stalking that same little cutie I see.........

With all that hard work, I really hope you got that Cute ladies phone number.

If not let me know, I might have it around somewhere...............

please share it with me when you get the chance.

I am leaping for joy that I've got a Fauntleroy Fan *and* Glennbo trip report to read for my fixes! I'm subscribed and waiting for updates!!!

along for the ride, glad you found us.
you can ignore glenns he wont mind.

Thanks for posting such lovely pictures of your family, it makes us lurkers feel like we know you (although my DH isn't a Dis'er and he gives me weird looks when I talk about y'all!) (Not in a weird way... more like a "Fauntleroy Fan on the Dis posted pictures of the AOA resort and it looks great...not to mention you'd probably love the tandoori shrimp there...) Okay, maybe a little weird.

My son, Paul, is about the same age as Parker, and he and my daughter don't know it yet, but I'm planning a trip for her 10th birthday in February! It's also going to be a complete surprise (usually we let the kids help plan) and I'm possibly more excited than they are!

any information that you can take is allowed, and why we do these reports. helps others learn.

many times i use the tips and tricks i learn here when on vacation the family is appreciative of them helps add to the trip.

your trip sounds like fun, let me know how the surprise goes off.

I read last night, but forgot to respond

Great update. All the hand holding is so cute.

Good job on your score with one hand

Great pics


Can't wait for more

thanks sharky.

i was impressed with the score too, wanted higher but ill take best in vehicle any day.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

I am sitting here with a silly grin on my face...why, might you ask? Because I just love those pictures of Parker and Noelle holding hands just warms my heart. And the picture of her with her daddy is priceless too.

What a great time you had in the TSM area!

I'm glad to hear that Jordan is doing well.

a ninja poster ms kathy.

glad they could make you smile and warm you up on a nice cool november day in the midwest.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

A little Halloween Update till the next chapter update.

It was cool not down right cold like in the past but still needed to bundle up...

Parker had his choice of buzz of mr. increcible.

he was buzz this weekend while camping, and trick or treating there...and at the library yesterday morning. but when it came time to get dressed he wanted mr incredible that he wore last year.

worked out okay it was able to squeeze in two layers of sweatshirts and pants under the costume.

Noelle had "her" meaning mommys choice of costume.
Tinkerbelle,
cinderella
or bears cheerleader.

and we have the bears cheerleader for the win...

it went over very well with the neighborhood crowd.

and all bundled up but still see there outfits

that is noelles new smile she started this week, will do it on command if you just say noelle give me a smile.

hope you enjoy.

found the picture earlier in the day of the Halloween party at the library dressed as buzz and Cinderella.

 

[WDWaddictt]

How cute! Love the costumes! I am partial to buzz and Cinderella though because that is my kids fav.

Love that Noelle can smile on cue...how cute!

 

[KatMark]

Parker looks awesome!

Noelle had "her" meaning mommys choice of costume.
Tinkerbelle,
cinderella
or bears cheerleader.

and we have the bears cheerleader for the win...

BEST COSTUME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it went over very well with the neighborhood crowd.

and all bundled up but still see there outfits

that is noelles new smile she started this week, will do it on command if you just say noelle give me a smile.

I love that smile!

hope you enjoy.

found the picture earlier in the day of the Halloween party at the library dressed as buzz and Cinderella.

Great pictures...thanks for sharing.

 

[Poolrat]

Cute costumes.

I hope the kids had fun and enjoyed the evening