Pumpkin Pie with Loads of Whip Cream on Top TR UPDATED: 11/20 with PhotoPass Pictures About This Page:

[MontiMouse]

I don't think anyone could say no to that letter! I have tears in my eyes after reading it. I cannot wait to read about Stefanie's reaction to the surprise and I cannot imagine anyone not adoring your little pumpkin pie!! I am so glad ya'll are getting a second trip this year - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is something everyone should experience at least once.

[Shelley the Pooh]

YAY! You started the new TR! the title and the story behind it.

I feel like a little kid waiting for the next post with such eager anticipation. I can't wait to find out how you let the cat out of the bag to Stefanie. Her expression and reaction to the news is going to be so exciting!

[KMB733]

So excited that you started your PTR!!

That letter made me cry and I'm glad your boss approved your time off. Can't wait to hear how Stefanie reacts to the news that she will get to celebrate Halloween with Mickey!

[POOH]

Add me to the list of those who cried while reading your touching letter. Can't wait to hear all about Stephanie's reaction to the surprise!

[lazanya]

Cam, I was in tears reading your letter. I seriously cannot imagine anyone not being touched or moved by your letter. I am so glad you are able to take this trip!

[goofysdtr]

Great start, Cam! Your letter was beautifully written. So glad you got the o.k. Looking forward to hearing about Stefanie's reaction to your wonderful surprise!

[B.M.]

So glad you guys are getting to return to WDW so soon! Especially since Stephanie has been wanting to go that time of year! Can't wait to hear more..... especially the surprise reveal!

[KandJluvdisney]

what a wonderful letter
what a great start
can't wait to hear more
I am with you on the pumpkin pie and whipped cream!
hurry back with more please

[Cam22]

Originally Posted by skateycat

oh my gosh! i am just so happy about this! i did not realize i might get to see the three of you again so soon! can't wait for the next installment....

We really thought when we were there in June that that would be it for this year. Luke just knew budget cuts would cancel the trip. But yeah! It worked out. We'll have to do something about meeting for sure!!!!!

Originally Posted by dsteiny23

What great luck that you could tag along and that you got the permission. But, after such a lovely letter, how could they have said no? We will be getting there on Oct. 30th. Looks like we will miss you by a couple of days. I would have loved to meet you and Luke and your "sweet little pumpkin pie". Looking forward to more.

That makes me sad! I would so love to meet you and your family as I truly enjoyed your TR from last year's MNSSHP.

Originally Posted by revral

I need more pumpkin pie and heavy on the whipcream, please.

Just the way I like it. One year my Mom had to buy more whip cream before Thanksgiving as my sister and I had gotten into the tub and eaten most of it before the big day.

Originally Posted by iamgrumpy

that was the best letter ever, so very touching, and I am glad they approved your time off. Stefanie will be so surprised I'm sure and I can picture her wonderful smile when she finds out.

Thank you for sharing this with us, I most definitely can't wait to hear all about it

I worked and reworked on that letter and worried that I was being overly dramatic. But it was all honest and I trusted the folks who would make the decision to see that.

Originally Posted by Luvsun

This is so exciting! I wish we were there at the same time!
I would love to meet your sweet little pumpkin pie!
Your letter was so touching, who would have ever turned you down!
I just can't wait to find out how Stefanie took the great news!

I wish you were going to be there, too! One of these days we are going to have to meet.

Originally Posted by RoonieRooToo

Mmmmmm...pumpkin pie with whip cream. Now I'm hungry. You also inspired me to actually do my PTR.

I can't wait to read your PTR!

Originally Posted by heziggy

i can't wait to hear how you break the surprise!!!

That will be a few installments down the line, but it is coming.

Originally Posted by wvugrrrl

Well, I'm writing this as big, fat tears plonk down on my keyboard. So congrats, Cam - you've managed to do what many have tried (and ultimately failed! ) to do for years - made me cry!

Seriously, though, what a touching letter. Anyone who'd read that and then deny your vacay has a heart of stone. But, you're already an inspiration - finished one TR, and then launched into another so quickly!

Can't wait to read what's in store for one of my favorite families! Hopefully those plans will include some time with the Crankies - tell Stephanie that Halloween's the perfect time to get into some "trouble" with Joey!

Wow! I wish I had a video of those tears. We have definitely got to get in some time with the Crankies, and tell Joey that when I told Stefanie that you all would be at MNSSHP the same night we would be, she wanted to know if Joey would be there and what he would be wearing.

Originally Posted by lauriep

Another reader mopping up the tears, Cam! I'm sooo happy that you get to make this trip. Can't wait to hear how you break the news to your little pumpkin pie... wonder what her costume will be for the trick-or-treating? She loves the meet-and-greets so much I can only imagine her joy at seeing the characters in halloween costumes. She'll have to get one of the limited edition T-shirts they sell at the party so she'll have a souvenir she can wear the rest of the year.

She has already asked me how many characters will be out and what they'll be wearing. I didn't know about the T-shirts -- Are they in adult sizes, too, because we've got to big kids who might like these.

Originally Posted by NanaTink

Oh. I'm sniffling in VA...only a true grinch (a Halloween one) would have denied that letter! I'm so glad you are well on track with your planning and will soon be telling your little Pumpkin pie (also MY fave, with about an inch of whipped cream layered on top ) all about the trip!
Can't wait to read more, and sure hope we get to meet up during your time there!

Hope we can meet up, too!!!! And an inch of whip cream is terrific!

Originally Posted by orionchika

Oh I am so glad that this has started so soon.... That letter had me sobbing and my DS4 saw me with tears and the website and thought that our trip was cancelled! I had to explain to him that I was happy for someone else and they were happy tears!!! Can't wait to read more!!!

So to upset the little fellow. Glad he understands now.

Originally Posted by Nimros

Well, DD Cory is sitting here giving me hugs as I'm crying while reading your letter to your Principal. I can't imagine anyone denying you that request - so happy you all are going!

As a side, Cory was born Oct. 3 - and her very first name (before we could come up with an official one for the birth certificate) was Little Pumpkin.

Can't wait to read more!

That is so neat that Cory was once a Little Pumpkin.

Originally Posted by OhToodles!

I've been so looking forward to the start of this PTR! What a beautiful letter! And another one hear with some tears. I'm so happy that you & Luke get to bring one of Stefanie's dreams come true and in your happy place too!

Oh - and I do love me some pumpkin pie too! I always say anything with pumpkin is good.

Pumpkin is just ! I still miss the lady who used to work with Luke and always gave us Pumpkin Roll for Christmas.

Originally Posted by Desurae

What a wonderful letter. I am so happy to read another Cam TR!! I have also always called my DD "Pumpkin Pie" (even though now that's she's the ripe old age of 10 I can only call her that at home... in private... where no one can hear - LOL). There is just something about pumpkin pie that makes me so warm and happy, just the way DD makes me feel.
Have you seen the Halloween bags at the Disney store? We just had to pick up one for our trip to MNSSHP. They are only $2.50 and super cute!

We don't have a Disney Store near us. I'll have to check to see if these are sold on line as well.

Originally Posted by dj1028

What a wonderful letter and what a great Halloween trip you all are going to have!

PS I have always called my daughter "my little pumpkin pie" too!

I'm going to let Stefanie know that I'm not the only "silly" Mommy who calls her kid pumpkin pie.

Originally Posted by olendl01

Great stat to what sounds like a great trip coming up. You and Luke both work for great people ya know.

Looking forward to your next installment.

We do know they are great. In fact, when Stefanie had her bone marrow transplant, both our school systems created Sick Day Banks so our co-workers could donate days to us. So instead of losing 3 months of pay, we lost only 2 weeks.

Originally Posted by lissybri

Cam, I am so glad you started this TR. I was having seriously withdrawal from your other TR. Thanks for sharing your letter with us. It was very touching and I can't see how anyone could deny you making one of you pumpkin pie's dreams come true. More please.

I was sort of having withdrawal from writing.

Originally Posted by MontiMouse

I don't think anyone could say no to that letter! I have tears in my eyes after reading it. I cannot wait to read about Stefanie's reaction to the surprise and I cannot imagine anyone not adoring your little pumpkin pie!! I am so glad ya'll are getting a second trip this year - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is something everyone should experience at least once.

We've talked about going to MNSSHP for a very long time as something that would happen many years from now, so it's surreal that it is happening this year.

Originally Posted by Shelley the Pooh

YAY! You started the new TR! the title and the story behind it.

I feel like a little kid waiting for the next post with such eager anticipation. I can't wait to find out how you let the cat out of the bag to Stefanie. Her expression and reaction to the news is going to be so exciting!

I hope to have another installment up tomorrow, but I've been busy helping other folks with their TRs tonight and grading some papers.

[bsblady01]

more please

[lauriep]

Cam,
The limited edition T-shirts come in all sizes and are different for each night of the party (at least they were when I went), so they have the actual date you attended. When I was there they also had them in short and long sleeve, which I always appreciate, since we get far more long-sleeve days than short-sleeve ones in Boston! They have other limited merchandise also-- plush characters in costume, ornaments, mugs. I got a small Pluto dressed as Zorro holding a pumpkin with Mickey ears--just adorable.

[Cam22]

Originally Posted by lauriep

Cam,
The limited edition T-shirts come in all sizes and are different for each night of the party (at least they were when I went), so they have the actual date you attended. When I was there they also had them in short and long sleeve, which I always appreciate, since we get far more long-sleeve days than short-sleeve ones in Boston! They have other limited merchandise also-- plush characters in costume, ornaments, mugs. I got a small Pluto dressed as Zorro holding a pumpkin with Mickey ears--just adorable.

for the info, Laurie! I was so excited when I heard about the shirts. I'll have to have a long-sleeve as I will wear that much more than the short-sleeve. That is so cool that it will have the actually date we were there. And now you've gotten me all excited about other stuff, too. Stefanie will definitely need one of the plushes. As Stefanie would say, "I can't wait."

[rlb38]

Wonderful start Cam ! I can't wait to hear all about this trip. We went to MNSSHP last year and loved it. And count me in for pumpkin pie with loads of whip cream. My brother always makes an extra pie just for me!!

[pparm]

Aren't you lucky! Can't wait to hear about how you told Stephanie.

Paula

[mpwife153]

Cam that letter had me sobbing as well! So glad to hear you got the all clear for this trip. I didn't realize your family would be in WDW the same time as mine! Speaking of MNSSHP, what will you guys be wearing? DH & I are still in the bartering faze of our costumes (you know the whole if you wear this.... ) TR is off to a great start; looking forward to more!