A Bittersweet Return... Winkler's TR ~ Many Pics! Our time is over!

[aksunshine]

These, I'm pretty sure are the last photos I have of Levi before he died. This was the day after we got home.

 

[aksunshine]

Here is something else I do in my spare time. I'm thinking of putting this on Etsy. Think it'll sell?

And- Beth- This is our Ruger!

 

[aksunshine]

stoppin by to say Good afternoon on your PTR!! Its been a busy morning here so I am just now getting a chance to get online.

Im soooo excited about seeing you guys in just a few months!!!

We can't wait to see you either!!!

I am a long time lurker over at the boutique thread, where I first saw your works...my mom prefers to hand sew things, so I know what kind of work you put into those clothes!! Through that I also learned about the accident and Levi, and I am so sorry, I still say prayers for you guys! I also followed along on your past TR. I am so happy that I found your PTR! I am really happy that you guys are going back to WDW! I can't wait to hear more of your plans, and hear all about your trip and Dis Meets when you guys get home!!

Thank you!

The only thing that overlaps is the meet at Fantasmic as we will be in Hollywood Studios that day and will stay for the evening.. Are you guys gonna be at that meet at 10 pm??

We'll be at Studios on Sept. 4. I won't get to do the fantasmic meet! I hope we can see you though!

Alicia-

I am so sorry for your lost I just sat here and read this entire thread and cried! I love those Baby Blue eyes! He is a gorgeous angel! I have a angel too! In my signature you will see it. He is my 6yr old nephew! We were in Disney in April 2003 the entire family! Me and Dh and DD and DS and my Sis and her DD and Ds Ds that is now our angel and my Dad and Mom! We lost him 9 months after our trip my sister had a house fire and he was pronounced immediately my other nephew was also but he was revived by the works of God! And my Niece got out unharmed along with my sis's boyfriend . My sis was at work when it happened ! I got a phone call froma cousin that lived down a few doors! It was heart wrenching but to get to the point we all went back to Disney this past April minus my Sis(she couldnt get off work!) and My Nephew Tyller our Angel. It was so hard and we stayed at the same exact place it just worked out that way! But it was like you said bittersweet. I wish you all the prayers in world! I know how I felt and still feel and he was my nephew a piece is missing that will never be replaced and my son and him were 1 1/2 apart and very close! That was a huge thing to help him get through! He was only 5 and didn't quite understand why his buddy wouldnt be back.But I just want you to know we are here for you and I know there are very long hard days ahead but stay strong for your daughter and you will make it through it ! I's not that it ever gets easier you just find a way to cope with it that makes it seem a little easier I can't explain it there is no words to explain it but Hang in there. We are at Pop also but we are there from 8/24 thru 8/31! Maybe we will see you one of our last days! I can't wait to see all these beautiful outfits also!!! I'm so excited for you and your family!

Awww....So sorry for your loss....Thanks for your words and being here.

More pics!!! I love your pics! The beach ones are so nice!

More- Just for you!

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

beautiful pics Alicia! The beach looks sooo nice. I wish we were able to stop off at a beach on our way home this year but theres JUST NO WAY!
Levi is such a cutie.....as is Isabelle...Beautiful children.

I had no idea you painted...I LOOOVE it! I would buy one! you got others??? I dont have a creative bone in my body

 

[aksunshine]

Another hobby- Close- up photos of flowers. This was easier when I had a macro lense!

Here are a few more cute pics of our 2006 trip!
Our first night, we went to DTD before even checking in and Isabelle thought this was the Cindy she was going to see! Did it to Aurora too!

Isn't this cute??? (not Disney)

 

[aksunshine]

I have one I did a few years ago. I'll try to find a pic. They can be customized. I'm thinking about doing one with a chickadee on a dogwood branch next.

 

[aksunshine]

Here it is!

 

[aksunshine]

I talked with Beth last night, a lot! I've decided to start a photo journey through the life of Levi on the community board. But not today!

And just a couple more to leave you with...

 

[luvinyou]

Levi is absolutely gorgeous! He has the most breathtaking eyes. I love your parrot table, you should definately try putting it on etsy. And that picture of Isabelle, Levi and your husband is so precious

 

[Tanya90210]

Here is something else I do in my spare time. I'm thinking of putting this on Etsy. Think it'll sell?

And- Beth- This is our Ruger!

That is gorgous!! I think it'll sell!!! If i wasn't saving for disney right now I'd buy it! It's really pretty!!

Here it is!

I'd like to be in that painting thanks!!!

Great pics of Levi also.... His eyes are so beautiful and captivating! Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us!

 

[jham]

I'm loving all of the photos! A little package went in the mail today!

 

[Goofy22]

You have Beautiful children and youre Art work is beautiful too! I'm sure you could sell these!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

These, I'm pretty sure are the last photos I have of Levi before he died. This was the day after we got home.

Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

You are so brave. I had a really bad day at work today and then I stopped and I thought about you and how strong you are with everything that you have faced in the last year and I know that my day was truly nothing.

Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.

 

[WelovMickey!]

I just started reading your trip report and there are no words that can say how sorry I am for your lost. Your son is beautiful and he is just a few months older than my son. So the pain you must feel I can not imagine. The pictures are amazing and beautiful!! I will put your family in my prayers. I wanted to say that we will be there the same dates. I am sure you are going to a magical trip. Well am going to keep reading and I hope to chat with you soon.

Blessings,
Ingrid

 

[tina_la]

My heart is just aching for your family. I have huge tears streaming down my face at the loss of your little boy. My mother told me about your story a week ago and how your son reminded her of my youngest Andrew. He's 2 and looks very similar to Levi. I can't imagine what your family is going through and will keep all of you in our prayers. It is amazing to me how you are keeping it together for your little girl and I cannot express my heartfelt sorrow.

 

[aksunshine]

Levi is absolutely gorgeous! He has the most breathtaking eyes. I love your parrot table, you should definately try putting it on etsy. And that picture of Isabelle, Levi and your husband is so precious

Thank you! I love those first days of Levi in this world pictures!

That is gorgous!! I think it'll sell!!! If i wasn't saving for disney right now I'd buy it! It's really pretty!!

I'd like to be in that painting thanks!!!

Great pics of Levi also.... His eyes are so beautiful and captivating! Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us!

Yeah, beach time would be great right now!

I'm loving all of the photos! A little package went in the mail today!

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

You have Beautiful children and youre Art work is beautiful too! I'm sure you could sell these!

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

You are so brave. I had a really bad day at work today and then I stopped and I thought about you and how strong you are with everything that you have faced in the last year and I know that my day was truly nothing.

Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.

I am sure your emotions on your bad day are well substantiated. Hope it gets better!

I just started reading your trip report and there are no words that can say how sorry I am for your lost. Your son is beautiful and he is just a few months older than my son. So the pain you must feel I can not imagine. The pictures are amazing and beautiful!! I will put your family in my prayers. I wanted to say that we will be there the same dates. I am sure you are going to a magical trip. Well am going to keep reading and I hope to chat with you soon.

Blessings,
Ingrid

Thank you Ingrid! Maybe we'll see you there!

My heart is just aching for your family. I have huge tears streaming down my face at the loss of your little boy. My mother told me about your story a week ago and how your son reminded her of my youngest Andrew. He's 2 and looks very similar to Levi. I can't imagine what your family is going through and will keep all of you in our prayers. It is amazing to me how you are keeping it together for your little girl and I cannot express my heartfelt sorrow.

Thank you for being here! Give Andrew an extra hug and kiss, in Levi's honor today!

 

[Tanya90210]

SO what are you up to today Alicia???

 

[PrincessMama605]

I just saw this thread and I read the whole thing straight through, your story made me cry. I am so sorry for all that you and your family have been through! Thank you for sharing your pictures, both of your kids are beautiful. I think it's great that you are going back to WDW. Here is a hug for you and your family

 

[ammeador2]

Ok, so hopefully I can figure this thing out! So bare with me! haha. Love those pics of you guys, Isabelle is quite the pic taker isn't she!? It was good to see you guys tonight. We will have to do that again in the future.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Hi!

I just wanted to stop by and say Hi and I'm on board for your next disney adventure and that once again I'm very sorry for your loss.

If you have time to stop by some of the Discovery Kids Clubs, I'm going to be interning at AK from June-Jan so I'm telling everyone if they have time to stop by. I'd love to meet as many ppl from dis as I can!

And as always, I love the custom clothes!!!