Just got a call from Stephanie!

[tkyes]

Actually it was Stephanie's mom, calling from their deck, overlooking a "lagoon" at OKW.

They are in complete awe!!! :Pinkbounc


Their flight was 2 hours late last night but they had no problems getting to and from the airport (yeah ********.com). The mouse ears were waiting for them at the front desk and I guess Jacob put his on right away and was running around with them on (yeah, Pandy).

They were up until 5 am going through all their goodie bags (yeah Angels)!!! Stephanie would not go to bed until she was finished reading all of the messages that you all wrote for her on the boards. They love all the stuff in their goodie bags.

We asked if they found out where the closest grocery store is - her mom said "heck no! our fridge is stocked, we have enough food for a week!" (yeah Laurabearz and friends)

Today they are taking it easy since they had such a late night. They are going mini golfing and taking the kids swimming. Tomorrow is their MK day, breakfast at Crystal Palace (yeah, mods and webmasters), and a photo session with Gifts of a Lifetime (yeah, mystery angel).

Steph's mom said now they know how rich people live :) They love their room (yeah Diane and DVCers)!!! She said she might even steal some decorating ideas from them :) LOL!

She wanted me to send you all a hello and tell you that the love that you all have passed on through your kind words and thoughts is very evident. They feel your love and they wanted to pass it on back to you. Thank you all!!!


Tamie

[Princess Michelle]

I'm so glad to hear that they arrived safely and are enjoying themselves! :)

[Saffron]

Oh Tamie! That is wonderful news! I am so glad their trip is so magical already! I know it's only going to get better and better, more and more magical!! :D :D

[SuiteDisney]

I'm so happy for them and so honored to play a small part in bringing this joy to them. Thanks for the update. :D

[helenabear]

I am so glad to hear that they made it safely! I do hope the rest of their trip is as magical as the first few hours were :D

[CarolG]

Oh, how exciting! I'm glad to hear they arrived safely, and are taking it easy today. I'm pleased I was able to play a small part in this happy trip. Thanks for the update!:D :D :D

I love this place!:D

[snuggles]

I'm so glad they are having a wonderful time. Please update us when you can. :)

[catsrule]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[dizneegirl]

How wonderful!

Those of you that participated should just GLOW with the knowledge that you've created an absolutely MAGICAL memory in all of their lives... one that I'm sure will NEVER be forgotten.

Yay to all of you!

And yay to a wonderful trip for them! :)

[zurgswife]

Glad to hear they arrived at OKW and beginning to enjoy their magical Trip..

Keep us posted....:D :D :D

[pixiechick]

Thanks for the update! They certainly deserve the joy they're experiencing! Now, if we could only get a picture...;)

[ead79]

I'm so thrilled to hear that they are having a great time! :bounce:

[skuttle]

That's so great!!

They'll all probably be completely exhausted by the time ya'll meet them!!

[debster812]

Tamie,

Could I PLEASE have the tissues now? PLEASE!

This is so awesome!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Deb

[Kitty 34]

I'm so happy their trip got off to a great start!!! Keep us posted!!:)

[Brisully]

This could very well be the makings of the best Disney Trip report, EVER! Please keep all of us updated!!!!!!

[MerryPoppins]

I'm so happy for them! They've been on my mind all day long. Keep us informed if you hear anything else. What fun!

[CathyCanada]

Thanks for the update Tamie and can't wait to hear more. I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes.
I feel so good about DISers right now. :)

I can never say thank you enough to Tamie, debster & Diane, you guys are just the best!!!!!
CC

[SeaSpray]

SO happy to hear they've arrived and are enjoying themselves!! Thanks for the update!!!!!! :D

[dianeschlicht]

GREAT!! I have been thinking of them all day! Just curious...Did they say anything about the autographed character photos that were supposed to be waiting for them? I arranged that last week, but I know things like that can go astray, so I just was curious if they got them.

[Fantasia Girl]

That's wonderful! I am so glad they are having a magical trip!:D

[Teejay32]

Amazing. :D

Enjoy, Stephanie.

[#1 Disney Fan]

That is just wonderful to hear. I hope the rest of their trip continues to be as incredibly magical.

[Tiggerlover91]

BLESSINGS TO THEM ALL!!! I am soooooooooooo glad they are having the times of their lives in one of the happiest places in the world!!!!! :jester: :Pinkbounc

[tc]

Thanks so much for the update, Tamie. I am so glad their vacation is getting off to a great start. I have been thinking of them all day long. I hope they continue to check in with you. Keep us posted, k?

[spb999]

Great news Tamie .. .thanks for the update !!!:D

[Goofyposter]

Groosch...all I can say is....Praise Be.... :D Thank YOU DIS angels!! :D

[nativetxn]

I'm so glad they called you. I hope they are enjoying every minute of this time together :D

[dizneenut]

I'm so glad they arrived safely and are having such a great time! :D

[Kama89]

God Bless them!

[WDWfanatic288]

I'm glad they called and loved everything!!
I hope their vacation continues to be more and more magical! :D

[KimRaye]

That's just wonderful to hear! Please keep us posted. ;)

[Ricola]

It's nice to have the update!
:D

(But if they call again, tell them to hang up and enjoy the trip ;) :) )

Thanks again to everyone who organized this and everyone who was involved!

[tkyes]

Ric - LOL! They were just relaxing yesterday and wanted to thank us and let us know that they arrived safely.

Today is a very exciting day for them, I'm so excited for them. I want to see Jacob's face when he sees Pooh for the first time!!!

Diane - No they didn't say anything about the pictures, but we didn't ask either. There was so much stuff to talk about :) I didn't want to say anything, just incase the pictures didn't make it there.


:) Tamie

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Just when I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself cause we won't be able to go to WDW for a long time and thinking how lousy my life is, I stumble across this post. It's just what I needed.

What a great update. Hope today's day is full of magical fun. (I can't wait to hear more).

[Mskanga]

Once more I am in tears but I am so honored to be a part of this DIS family....Thanks Tamie for the update, I'm thrilled that they are having the time of a lifetime, I'm just sad about the reason but I am also glad that we could help to make a difference in some people's lives, I know these children will never forget this experience....God Bless everyone!

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks for this warm update, Tamie. So nice to see smiles that can be made for people. That is what makes life nice. Thanks. :sunny:

[December99]

How awesome!!!! And to stay at OKW.....that's great!!! OKW is our home resort and we love it (well I really loved the balcony overlooking one of the lagoons when we were there in December....and you could catch a glimpse of Illuminations and hear the music if you were out on the balcony...it was just so awesome!

[Mary Jo]

<font color=navy>I was on vacation and missed this before -- thank you for the update. I hope their entire vacation was wonderful!

[Pixie Power!]

wonderful news!

[Disneycrazymom]

I've been at the lake (no computers allowed there or DH would never make it out to the boat) anyway is there any more about Stephanie's trip? I don't want to miss all the wonderful details! Thanks!