Trip Report Hurricanes, Foot Pains and “What The Crocs Just Happened?” Anniversary Tale – A Sept/Irma 2017 TR (COMPLETED)

So here we are again… Another amazing trip is over.

My original title for the is report was:

The Best-Laid Plans Of The Mouse & Men… because so many of our carefully thought out schedules & plans were completely turned upside down by Irma and other “forces” along the way.

However, Ross and Julia who do not share my love for Robert Burns or John Steinbeck vetoed that and came up with their own title.

Before I begin our tale, I want to express and offer our thoughts and prayers to all who suffered in Hurricane Irma as well as Harvey & Maria. There are times when I joke about the fact that we were in Florida during the hurricane, but in no way do I not realize the devastation that was caused to so many.

That being said... Let the Trip Report begin! Who’s in?

 

[Figaro Family]

I would have been crying too! What an amazing moment for Hope! She was a very cute picture frame. Whenever I see Xander doing something that has been difficult for him I start tearing up, even if it's just staying nicely in a line of kids at school with his aide 20 ft away instead of right next to him.

 

[disneypearl]

What a great moment for Hope! I loved reading about her “growth moment “. Julia is such a great sister and I’m happy she encouraged this moment to happen. It must’ve been such a proud moment for Hope and all of you! Frame that photo of her being a frame and hang it on the wall.

 

[Matt and Kelly]

What a proud moment! Way to go Hope.

 

[12in12]

What an amazing experience Hope had with Belle. This once again proves that Julia is a great big sister by stepping in when you might have been a teeny tiny bit over protective.

 

[riverside]

How exciting!! Way to go Hope!! I would have been bawling!!

 

[Courtney6682]

“Hope was a picture frame!”

This is the best sentence of the whole TR!!

 

[Cetta]

Sitting at my desk at work with tears in my eyes because I am so proud of your "Picture Frame" Hope! She did an amazing job!!!

 

[Tuvalu]

Way to go, Hope!!

 

[joshsprincess921]

I can only imagine Ross's reaction had he been there during the autograph book debacle. What a special experience eating in the castle with so few others! I'm sure that made a special experience even more special.

Fun side note... I follow the Cinderella you had on Instagram. She just recently got engaged to her own Prince Charming.

I was thinking the same thing about Ross, LOL!

I follow her too and was pretty sure that was her!

 

[joshsprincess921]

Awesome moment for Hope!

 

[Rista1313]

Joining in very late, but I read thru all your post today.... and it's like a book I can't stop reading! Now I'm upset I have to wait for more!

Way to go Hope, and way to go Julia for nudging Momma too!

 

[PacNWTigger]

Way to go Hope!! She is growing leaps and bounds, and great job to Julia for pushing you a bit too. I would've been a mess too, but at least it would've been a happy mess.

 

[*Flynnderella*]

Brilliant!! Well done Hope!

 

[Figment Forever]

WOW!! Way to go, Hope! Even as an adult I’m always terrified they’re going to pick me It’s amazing to see how she is growing through your trip reports!

Thank you so much!

I am also terrified of being picked for something - especially at the Laugh Floor!

 

[Figment Forever]

Wow! I just can't "like" this post enough! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity for Hope and for you too! Julia was right for scolding you. So happy for you all that Enchanted Tales was so great for all!

Thanks so much - it was a special moment for us!

 

[Figment Forever]

That Elena legit looks like she could be Hope, all grown up. So cute!

Thank you! Maybe Hope could get a job as a princess one day! lol

 

[Figment Forever]

Way to go Hope!! She is growing leaps and bounds, and great job to Julia for pushing you a bit too. I would've been a mess too, but at least it would've been a happy mess.

Thank you so much! I glad Julia set me straight!

 

[Figment Forever]

Brilliant!! Well done Hope!

Thank you so much!!! We were so proud of her!

 

[Figment Forever]

I would have been crying too! What an amazing moment for Hope! She was a very cute picture frame. Whenever I see Xander doing something that has been difficult for him I start tearing up, even if it's just staying nicely in a line of kids at school with his aide 20 ft away instead of right next to him.

Thank you @Figaro Family ! Yes - sometimes it's the smallest things that mean so much to us!!

 

[Figment Forever]

What a great moment for Hope! I loved reading about her “growth moment “. Julia is such a great sister and I’m happy she encouraged this moment to happen. It must’ve been such a proud moment for Hope and all of you! Frame that photo of her being a frame and hang it on the wall.

Thanks @disneypearl ! I am so proud of my girls & I am blessed that Julia keeps me in check! I never thought to "frame" my picture frame - I will have to do that!