Turn Around and See What Happens -- It's Whoopi Time and that's a wrap 3/31; F&G add

[KatMark]

We had just finished lunch. Mark and Mary went outside while the girls and I made a bio-break stop.

We finally got outside (that bathroom is crazy busy) and I got attacked by a short Italian! No, I'm not talking about one of Rosie's HOT ITALIANS, but this Italian:






































This is not a picture from the December trip, but last week's trip when we were at Starbucks on our last night after dinner.

I knew she was coming. Mary and the girls knew. Mark knew. But I didn't tell any of you.

Hugs given all around and we decided to walk over to One Man's Dream and walk in there where we could still talk, but get out of the hot sun.



I'm not sure that we saw all that much because we were so busy yacking. Here are a few pictures I took:







After our walking tour, we went and watched the movie (which brings me to tears every single time).

We then gave Mary's Magic Band to Nicki and her, Avery and I went to do Tower of Terror together (Mary and Mary won't do it, Todd didn't care to do it and Cayley stayed with Mom choosing not to go).







Worse ride picture ever (I'm not sure what I was doing):



After our ride of terror, we met up with everyone and it was decided that since we were there, we would go see Beauty and the Beast. I can't remember if Mark and Todd went or if they sat outside and visited (I think they sat outside and visited).

I'll just show a few pictures from the show (I took way too many):















After the show, we stopped for a Photopass picture of the entire group:





The girls fell in love with Miss Nicki and Mr. Todd and they fell in love with them too! We were having a great time.

Oh, I almost forgot two pictures. The first one we asked someone to take of the five of us with our matching shirts on (unfortunately, Mark's got hidden):



And the next one is me and ALL of my girls:





Up next, we are off to look for some adult beverages and we see the Osborne Lights with our friends

 

[petals]

I totally didn't spot Cayley in the photopass pics til you pointed out that she was sticking her head in lol

 

[annmarieda]

I love all the pictures you just posted. All of them - from the ToT pics to the pics of you and the girls to the BATB show ones. (love that show, btw)

What a joyful trip!

 

[Poolrat]

I knew it was Nicki !!!! Nice afternoon and great use of FP+

Sorry to hear about Mark's gallbladder, I am glad the solution was found and he can have surgery next month.

 

[MeMom]

Wishing Mark a quick and easy surgery and recovery!

It's such fun to have special Disney friends who become family-like.

Tower of Terror is my favorite ride in Hollywood Studios. The ride photo usually reveals me with my camera in front of my face taking pictures. No surprise there.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Yay for the Nikki visit!

In all the times I have visited DHS, never once have I done the Belle/Beast show. Guess it just never appealed to me. Was it fun? Did any of you get to participate?

Great photos of all of you together.

at that TOT pic!! Sometimes those cameras just get us, don't they?!

 

[MaryAz]

Great update!!! Meeting Nicki was by far the highlight of the trip. She is such an amazing person. So fun!! And Todd is so much like my Hubby Jeff. I really hope that she can get away and join us for a day or 2 in June!

 

[emmysmommy]

I only had to go back 6 pages to get caught up. You have some great surprises! Seeing Nicki in December AND last week - she's like your special surprise guest each trip. That's so awesome!

I loved your pink Vera bag. (at least it looks like the Disney Vera - yes?)

Great updates!

Sorry that Mark has to have gall bladder surgery. Hopefully it will be easy and a quick recovery.

 

[JulieODC]

Nice update Kat!!

Sorry to hear about Mark's gallstones...but hopefully he'll feel much better after.

Your ToT ride photo made me smile!! As did the family photos with blondie hiding --- I almost missed her!

 

[MEK]

Yay for the surprise arrival on Nikki! I love that you guys are such great friends and that you get to spend time together every trip! That's really so special. I hope I am lucky enough to meet Nikki some day and I am not at all surprised that Mary and the girls fell in love with her instantly.

OK - what IS up with that ToT ride picture. That does NOT even remotely look like you, but I guess it is because that person had your shirt on.

 

[jenseib]

I love the shirts.
What a fun day!!!
You all look to be having so much fun.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Great updates! You all look so cute together - especially the matching shirts. I don't blame Cayley one bit - I won't go on RnR - no upside down for me thank you very much.

Onion rings look yummy!
Cute pic of you in the car!

Yay for surprise friends!

Sorry about your son's friend. I'll pray for him and his family. So sad.

Hope Mark's gall bladder doesn't bother him too much until they can get rid of it!

 

[pas130]

The girls are so good and deserve a little treat from us every once in awhile. They told Mark barring any issues he will go home the same day.

And nice to "see" Nicki and Todd come for a visit to the World!! That must have been so awesome to have your sis from the Dis come!!!

 

[natebenma]

A visit from Nikki and Todd is an AWESOME surprise!

I love all the different picture of everyone together.

What great detail on the ToT desk photo. I would just love to have some solo time checking out all of the wonderful details in that abandoned hotel lobby.

And nice to "see" Nicki and Todd come for a visit to the World!! That must have been so awesome to have your sis from the Dis come!!!

I have not heard that expression before- I am sure a lot of the resort changers consider themselves a part of that group, and I know I also have a few non-related siblings that I have met through these boards!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Worse ride picture ever (I'm not sure what I was doing):

I LOVE THIS!!!

YAY! Nikki time!!! so sweet you all are together!

 

[pas130]

I have not heard that expression before- I am sure a lot of the resort changers consider themselves a part of that group, and I know I also have a few non-related siblings that I have met through these boards!

Dee, you are so right. I will say my closest friends I've met here on the DIS. The common love of Disney brought us together, but so many people are truly amazing. Yourself and Kathy are included of course our August trip many Resort changers are having a DISmeet at SAB..YC May never be the same LOL

When I read about Kathy and Nicki I always smile, its a wonderful friendship they have!!!

 

[GoofyFan1515]

We finally got outside (that bathroom is crazy busy) and I got attacked by a short Italian! No, I'm not talking about one of Rosie's HOT ITALIANS, but this Italian:



This is not a picture from the December trip, but last week's trip when we were at Starbucks on our last night after dinner.

I knew she was coming. Mary and the girls knew. Mark knew. But I didn't tell any of you.

for Nicki and Todd showing up!!! But you really don't think any of your loyal readers weren't able to figure that one out, do you???

Hugs given all around and we decided to walk over to One Man's Dream and walk in there where we could still talk, but get out of the hot sun.

I'm thinking with Nicki showing up, this should actually read "One Woman's Dream"

I'm not sure that we saw all that much because we were so busy yacking. Here are a few pictures I took:

Nice one! I always like the models of the rides.

Worse ride picture ever (I'm not sure what I was doing):

Well, it might have been except for the fact that Avery is just so thoroughly enjoying it.

After the show, we stopped for a Photopass picture of the entire group:

Very Nice!!!

And the next one is me and ALL of my girls:

Either the girls are getting really tall, or................


Nicki was really leaning over!

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Kathy been so super busy !! Will catch up later!! After today I get a little less busy, so hopefully this week an catch up!!!

 

[afwdwfan]

That was a nice "surprise" to have Nikki and Todd meet up with you! It looks like you had a great time together, got some good group pictures... and I'm glad the girls got along so well with them.

 

[momabbate]

Hey Kat, I am back reading. I normally wait till I am caught up to comment but here I am. Im only on page 64, but had to say something.
On your news. That sure does put a smile on my face, so I can't imagine how great your smile was.
Second, thing was that I had just got done reading about your healthy breakfast. Then my hubby, Chris called me. When he asked how I was doing all I said was good. His comment back was I suppose to be greeeat. I laughed and we talked about your report for the next 10 mins.
I really enjoy your report. I know I have a long day ahead of me today and opened your report knowing it would give me a greeeat start to a long work day. Hope to be back tonight but I also have a movie to watch tonight. My second device to reward myself for getting threw today... Frozen. Have a great day all.