And now, HHEEERRREEE'S KATIE!!!!!!!!!! (Surprise everyone)

Hey everyone!  

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted... Needless to say there has been a lot that's gone on in this past month.  At the time of my last post I was keeping a huge secret from basically everyone I know (except my accomplices).  You'll recall that my family was in Walt Disney World... Well, actually - I'll just tell you a little story... Disney style... 

Once upon a time there was a princess who loved her prince very, very much.... (had to get that in...).  She loved him so much that after they magically fell in love, got engaged in a parking garage, and got married, she couldn't wait to begin her life with the prince.  He swept her off her feet and carried her away on a big, white, flying horse to Farawayland just to be with him.  Being together was a dream come true and they were so happy to be well on their way to HappilyEverAfterLand.  As wonderous as this was for the prince and princess, there were some in Originalland who were going to miss them very much.  Indeed, many were downright sad and angry that the prince and princess had to go to Farawayland at all - they wanted them to stay in Originalland forever!  But despite all the heartache that their adventure was causing, the prince and princess had no choice but to go to Farawayland to learn all that God wanted to teach them during their journey to HappilyEverAfterLand.  Alas they arrived in Farawayland and were enjoying their new castle.  The queen (For those who don't know - Stephanie literally means "crowned one"... She brings it up often...) was still sad that the prince and princess were in Farawayland, but she was learning to enjoy Originalland without the princess.  Although she decided that a trip to the Magic Kingdom was certainly in order to help soothe her aching heart. 

Then, one day, the place where the princess used to work had a dramatic dilemma.  Dr. G - a healer of the land - needed the princess' help!  He sent his faithful CA, Maiden Lisa, to request the princess to come to the rescue of GCC, island of Originalland.  Maiden Lisa begged and begged and Princess Katie had pity on the lady.  She sent her away and told the maiden that she would take the case to the prince.  The prince and the princess deliberated about the dilemma of GCC, island of Originalland, and decided that the princess must help.  But it was quickly determined that for this to be a successful, fairytail-esque rescue, not a single soul could be told.  

After a week of preparations and pretending that life was normal in Farawayland, the prince began the journey with the princess.  He could only take her so far; she had to cross GreatLake on her own to get to Originalland.  Their goodbye was a bittersweet one.  The prince knew that the princess was the only one who could rescue GCC, island of Originalland, but he was going to miss her very much in Farawayland.  

So the princess traveled a long, long way across GreatLake all by herself.  It was a long journey, but Maiden Lisa and Master Larry were eagerly waiting for the princess to arrive at the gate in Originalland.  

One by one, Princess Katie greeting her loyal subjects of Originalland.  They were all very surprised to see her, but they were glad that she came to rescue GCC, island of Originalland.  The rescue mission took about 3 weeks.  During that time the princess had many trials - some of them very, very sad... In the end, the princess was happy she was able to be there, despite the wicked wind that blew from the south...  

She made the return journey to Farawayland and was greeting by a very happy prince.  Her castle was laden with chocolates to celebrate her return.  And the prince and princess continued their journey to HappliyEverAfterLand... 

Not Nearly The End.... 

:)  My wonderful prince just came in and called me a goofball.  :)  Goofball Princess - that's me.  

I tried to have my camera ready to shoot some pictures as I surprised everyone.  It was quite fun.  You could basically just say "WHA....??? HUH???? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE??"  And you'd have the gist of the pictures.  But, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words... 

Aunt Kimmie - pretty surprised, obviously... 

Sister - just wanted a hug.  No reason to ask questions - just give me a hug!! 

Ben... huh??? 

Hey - has anyone ever told you that you look like my sister??? 

And the best of all - lol... Mom - saying hi to my Aunt Julie, who dropped me off... 

When mom realized that I was standing in front of Julie... 

Mom choking me... 

Still choking me - We had plenty of time to take pictures - I nearly died.  (I love Ben's smile here...) 

Still choking me...  and sobbing... 

Dad was happy to see me too... 

It took grandma a while to notice me - she was too busy spoiling Ginger, the dog.  Ginger was even smelling me and jumping up at me and Grandma still didn't see me until everyone was pointing at me.  

Then she was happy too... 

Grandma and Ginger - BFF...

Poor Grandpa - came over to have his computer fixed... It didn't get fixed that night... 

And I got to meet my Amy and my Abby at El Toro.  Thanks to mom for working that out.  Amy was a bit freaked out. :)  

Abby recreating her shock... 

And the 2nd Sunday of my trip, right before all the lights went out in southern Ohio, Abby was getting her ears pierced. 

She was a bit nervous... 

Paying close attention to what the girl was doing... 

Checking the markings... 

Breathe Abby... 

Ear two... 

Growing up so fast... God help us all... 

That's it for now folks.  Hope you enjoyed the story.  Love you all! 

Kate