Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Epcot

Epcot! My first time ever and I was blown. away. They were clebrating their annual Flower and Garden Festival and it was lovely! We even lucked into meeting Cinderella's stepmother and the wicked step-sisters. The sisters were a hoot, especially the one on the right. They certainly knew their parts!
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Here we are in "The Princess and the Frog" garden. Love, love, love that movie!
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Even Tinkerbell was there with her own Butterfly garden and lots of fairy fun!
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Katie found all the fairies and did crayon rubbings in various locations. When she was done she was presented with a crown and fairy seeds.
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Mandy in Mexico!
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Jeff and the girls in Norway with a giant troll!
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Back in Mexico with Donald! (above)

Katie in Norway...
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Beauty everywhere in China...
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There was something to do at every turn...
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A cute BIG shop in Japan. This is where Mandy got her Pokemon Gengar shirt. She loves that shirt and people kept stopping her telling her they liked it, too.:)
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Eating a Moroccan lunch. Katie finished her baklava first.:)
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Japanese garden...
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Working on our first Kim Possible mission in England. They were educational, entertaining and FUN!
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That evening we dined at Chef de France (in- you guessed it- France). Remember the movie, Ratatouille? Lobster bisque, salmon, ratouille and Creme Brulee for me.:) Needless to say that with all the walking we did that week I still gained weight! As we were eating our Creme Brulee the fireworks started right outside the restaurant. It was absolutely magical! (Thanks, Alicia!)
Katie's face says it all.
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15 comments:

  1. It looks like a wonderful time! The stepsisters reminded me of a few weeks ago during church. Someone asked for prayers for their stepsister. Hannah leaned over to me with a kind of mortified look and asked if she was evil! Kids are amazing!

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  2. We really enjoyed the Kim Possible missions. So much fun for the kids. And we loved the French restaurant. The flowers looked beautiful. Looks like you all had a fabulous time!

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  3. I would have loved to have been there for the flower show! Isn't Disney beautiful! I take sooo many pictures every time! I didnt think I could love it so much! I'm so glad you had a great time...your girls looked to be having fun!

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  4. You got some really great photos to go with your wonderful memories!

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  5. Lori, your family is just adorable;) Looks like you had an amazing time...I must take my girls there soon. I love all the whimsy...the fairy bushes, etc. We would have such a fun time. And that first pic with the princesses is quite hilarious...those facial expressions, tee hee.

    Jamie :)

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  6. Hi Lori
    WONDERFUL pictures. I knew you would all love Epcot. The picture of the girls and the step sisters is great and Katie in Norway is so cute. We really enjoyed your pictures. They make us want to go back there right now.
    Lindsay
    x

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  7. what wonderful pictures! It looks like everyone had such fun.....

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  8. Lori, what beautiful pictures! I especially love the tinkerbell made from flowers!

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  9. Oh my goodness! What great pictures and super fun memories!! I bet it was not too hot this time of year either. Some friends of ours went in August and bless their hearts-I think they almost got heat stroke!

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  10. Wow when you guys go on a holiday you really do it up big. It sounds like so much fun and the pictures are beautiful!!!

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  11. fun fun fun! wish we could've been there with you :)

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  12. Oh Lori,
    You took such wonderful pictures! It was the next best thing to being there!
    I loved the last picture-Looks like we have a daddy's girl!
    Noelle is a grandpa's girl though grandpa says she's a grandma's girl.
    We are all still sick! I still had a fever this morning-I'm getting a little better but Tim is down with is big time now!
    It's going to be a fun fun weekend!

    Robin~♥

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  13. How fun!!!! Our family LOVED Epcot-
    Your pictures are amazing-

    AND--- I got The Help for my Easter Break-I read it in TWO days-and that was with SEVERAL interruptions!
    OH MY WORD: LOVED, LOVED, LOVED (!!!) it. It was soooo good-thank you for the recommendation-so wonderful-when you discuss it-please let me know-----

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  14. Magic Kingdom, indeed!!! Thanks for sharing all the magical memories with us, too. So glad you all could get away and have this amazing experience. : )
    M.L.

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  15. You guys are adorable! Glad you had an awesome time!

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