Hurray! You know what's funny? This afternoon I took a quick peek at the DIS in between trying to untangle a mess of gifted curriculum stuff from Central Office. Anyway, I saw your title, didn't even look to see whose TR it was, and thought, "I LOVE that title!" Of course, I always say "Dr. Jones" with a German accent in my mind.I will be over there in a little bit!
July 19, 2010: Part Four
Connor had a delightful exchange with the Cast Member there.
Cast Member: Have you done a mission before?
Connor: Yes.
Cast Member: Do you remember how to work your Kimmunicator or did an evil villain erase your memory?
Connor: Gosh, I dont know if an evil villain erased my memory!
Cast Member: Well, what did you have for breakfast?
Connor: (Pretending to search his memory and then responding in a slightly panicked, whispered voice) I cant remember!!!
I love it when he gets into his role!
Connor was left to be the mastermind of the operation. Luckily, he was well-equipped with his spray fan/bandolier supplies.
Soon we were all reunited, and for some inexplicable reason, I was feeling slightly out of sorts. I am not really sure why except sometimes Epcot has that effect on me.
Everyone wanted to head back to the Japanese department store to stock up on candy and other little goodies. They had a great time.
Afterwards, I thought Charles would decide to call it a night, but instead he surprised me completely by asking, Do you want to stay for Illuminations?
Um, where was my husband and who was this man???
He was all for staying to watch a nighttime show, and I was cranky. Was there some sort of Freaky Friday thing going on that I was unaware of???
Well, even when I am being a grouch, I cant resist fireworks and drums, so I agreed.
'Great Pics. Not so sure about the Chelsea hair thing though!
Mind altering pretzels!
Okay, I was seriously going to be snarky and ask if the reason Charles wanted to stay for Illuminations was so he could take a nap.
Honestly, that's one of my cherished memories, all of us watching Illuminations. And who am I to talk, my son slept through them as well, eh?
I'm here, I'm here.
I have done the Germany mission.
Would have been better if you made that stop in France
Cranky, that's no cranky. Glad it was not something too serious.
Also good to see Charles taking the reins.
Abby want's to eat at Tutto for her birthday dinner when we go to Disney in October. I'll have to make sure she wears her birthday button in plain sight.
I told my mom that lost and found at the TTC was my new favorite building in all of Disney.
hmmmm, DH said I'll need to get him two bags of the grape gummies to tide him over until I go back and can get him some more. 
idea: Maybe I can convince him to fund a trip next year when they have free dining so he can have his fix of grape gummies.)
I was confused when you wrote Charles hadn't seen Illuminations....I was sitting right near him...but my memory was refreshed, Charles and the 5 year old were fast asleep.
He did have quite a few drinks, though.We loved the Germany KP mission! We did it on our last trip in April/May.
I can't believe Charles hadn't seen Illuminations!
Nice shirts!
I'm going to have to start saying it with a German accent.
I had fun with the title.
I LOVE Connor stories! I was so bummed, neither boy had any interest in a mission. They could not get past the fact that it was Kim Possible and they just aren't Kim Possible fans. Grr. I know Eric would have loved it. Speaking of love, he COVETED one of those fan misters but I was too cheap. And so was he (to have it come out of HIS money).
I hope so, too. Brooklynn will love having her own phone.
It will be fun!
I am so glad that Charles was more into things on this trip.
Connor has such a creative mind -- he always keeps us laughing. His latest thing is at night, he likes to put on his bathrobe (he is such an old man in some ways), and then he pretends to be a fencer of goods. There is something different every night. The latest thing was when I was sitting at the computer. He sidled up to me and said in his best throaty whisper, "Psst! Kid! I hear you're doing a math project. I have just the thing for you." Then he opened his bathrobe to reveal a tape measure.
I just love your updates. They make me want to vacation with your family.
I was sooo far behind! But, I'm all caught up now.
The more I read about Le Cellier the more I want to try it out. I love pretzels and the pretzel bread keeps calling me.
I lost my camera this past trip and when we stopped at guest relations they didn't have it. The next day I called the main lost and found and they had it!
We always seem to get our snacks from the Japanese store,
You are going to get detention for DISing in class!
That's it! We have to plan trips when we will be there at the same time or else I'm going to come to your house for a visit so I can be entertained.
You are going to get detention for DISing in class!
Confession...I have never bought any of the famous goodies from the department store in Japan...unless plum wine from the sake stand counts
Hasn't officially started yet. We have our final today and she's giving time to study. Don't worry, I won't be put in detention.
