A Dream is a wish your heart makes:Day 6 - last full day

[jenb1023]

The outfits are adorable and so are the girls!

Maddie seems like a great big sister and am glad to read she got to have a special moment all her own.

You guys are going to have a great trip!

 

[tbelfonti]

So today there were TWO packages waiting for us! Olivia wasn't happy to have to wait for Maddie but since they were addressed to the "B family" - I made her wait

The first package was from our new friend Sierra from CA! Homemade slippers, a tutu AND beautiful bows! Maddie was willing to even try on a bow!!! Olivia LOVED the tutu and wanted to sleep with it LOL.

And then the second package was from Jenb1023 - beautiful, personalized autograph books!

Thanks so much Sierra and Jen!!!

All pics can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2020407&id=1075877431&l=29807cf9b8

 

[poohnpigletCA]

So today there were TWO packages waiting for us! Olivia wasn't happy to have to wait for Maddie but since they were addressed to the "B family" - I made her wait

The first package was from our new friend Sierra from CA! Homemade slippers, a tutu AND beautiful bows! Maddie was willing to even try on a bow!!! Olivia LOVED the tutu and wanted to sleep with it LOL.

Thanks so much Sierra and Jen!!!

All pics can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2020407&id=1075877431&l=29807cf9b8

Hi, Karen here I am so glad you got the package. We had to change boxes at the post office and the note I wrote you got left out.

Slippers, my MIL Donna made them. She is not on the Disboards (yet). She was guessing on the shoes size and I am glad that they fit.

Tutu. my 8 yo daughter Sierra made it. Olivia can wear the tutu over shorts or under the beautiful Aurora skirt that Cathy made.

bows, I am kicking myself that I did not make Maddie one to match her Ariel outfit that Darla made. Darla is my girls Auntie and we saw that cute outfit before she shipped it. You would think I would have made a matching bow.

Have a wonderful trip! We are planning our first Disneyworld trip for later this year.

 

[that's nice]

I wanted to be the first to do a 1 week and counting dance for you guys!!!! (well 8 days for the girlsLOLOL)

 

[jenb1023]

I am so glad the autograph books arrived safely and that you like them! Thanks for posting photos! Have a great trip!

 

[BeckySob]

Your girls are such beauties! I am excited for you all on your upcoming adventure! Getting all them packages in the mail! WOW.....it's so great to see the amazing people out there doing good for others! I can't wait to hear about your trip! Have a blast!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Oh wow, what are guys down to, like 5 more days!!! You must be so excited!
I love the autograph books, very cute, and more great big give gifts I see!!! Are you all packed?

 

[tbelfonti]

Are we packed?

My living room looks like something exploded in it.

Olivia's clothes are done and in the suitcase.
Maddie's 85% there - I needed to wash some of her new clothes ahead of time. The remaining outfits are sitting on the couch in the living room ready to be packed.

Arnie and I? Not so much! LOL. My clothes have been pulled out but I need to get them in their bags. Arnie claims his stuff is ready to be bagged, but it's his issue to get his stuff together.

OK - let me explain ... I'm a weird packer. Everyone's outfits get packed into a zip lock bag (outfit, socks, etc). So if we're going for 7 days, there should be 28 bags at the end - 7 bags for each person. I just don't like the idea of someone riffling through my underthings and I don't have to worry that my stuff getting ruined by my luggage getting soaked due to rain or someone else's mispacking. Yes, I'm uptight LOL.

Toiletries are looking good. I have everything I need to pack and have started my quart zip lock bags.

I'd say we're about 50% there. We are VERY excited!!!!

 

[twob4him]

Are we packed?

My living room looks like something exploded in it.

Olivia's clothes are done and in the suitcase.
Maddie's 85% there - I needed to wash some of her new clothes ahead of time. The remaining outfits are sitting on the couch in the living room ready to be packed.

Arnie and I? Not so much! LOL. My clothes have been pulled out but I need to get them in their bags. Arnie claims his stuff is ready to be bagged, but it's his issue to get his stuff together.

OK - let me explain ... I'm a weird packer. Everyone's outfits get packed into a zip lock bag (outfit, socks, etc). So if we're going for 7 days, there should be 28 bags at the end - 7 bags for each person. I just don't like the idea of someone riffling through my underthings and I don't have to worry that my stuff getting ruined by my luggage getting soaked due to rain or someone else's mispacking. Yes, I'm uptight LOL.

Toiletries are looking good. I have everything I need to pack and have started my quart zip lock bags.

I'd say we're about 50% there. We are VERY excited!!!!

That's how I pack...in labeled zip-lock bags! I love it! Sounds like you are really getting there!

 

[bclydia]

Hi!
I'm so glad Olivia liked her Minnie outfit and that it fits! Thank you so much for the lovely card too Olivia!
Have a wonderful time!!!
Lydia

 

[tbelfonti]

Getting down to the wire!

TeresaJoy outdid herself.

Olivia wanted an Ariel dress - one where "she has legs"

I give you this:

and this:

Olivia was BEAMING!

And there's Maddie's outfit which was PERFECT:

I only got one shot of Maddie because she has a ton of school work to do to make sure she has everything done (this week's plus next week's)

Yesterday was a pretty great day. This is a pic of my baby - the one they said wouldn't LIVE - swimming without a bubble (the teacher was right there and had just pulled her hand away thus the standing on end ponytail LOL)

Here's a link to all the pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2020603&id=1075877431&l=6411b08933

 

[teresajoy]

Getting down to the wire!

TeresaJoy outdid herself.

Olivia wanted an Ariel dress - one where "she has legs"

I give you this:

and this:

Olivia was BEAMING!

And there's Maddie's outfit which was PERFECT:

I only got one shot of Maddie because she has a ton of school work to do to make sure she has everything done (this week's plus next week's)

Yesterday was a pretty great day. This is a pic of my baby - the one they said wouldn't LIVE - swimming without a bubble (the teacher was right there and had just pulled her hand away thus the standing on end ponytail LOL)

Here's a link to all the pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2020603&id=1075877431&l=6411b08933

Tricia, the girls look gorgeous!!!! Thank you for the pictures!!! I'm so glad everything fit! Olivia and Maddie are such pretty girls! I saw the pictures with the crown on your Facebook, I love it!

And WOW!!! Look at her swimming!!!

 

[tbelfonti]

It helps to have connections...

My husband knows someone who works at MAW in AZ. He had sent her an email about the baseball cap. Today we received 4 MAW buttons from our local chapter. I am relieved to have them in hand, but I feel guilty. The guilt is a powerful feeling, isn't it?

 

[twob4him]

It helps to have connections...

My husband knows someone who works at MAW in AZ. He had sent her an email about the baseball cap. Today we received 4 MAW buttons from our local chapter. I am relieved to have them in hand, but I feel guilty. The guilt is a powerful feeling, isn't it?

Guilt shmilt......you NEED wish buttons....I can't imagine how a hat would work the same way....the CM's look for the buttons not a hat, right?! So quit feeling guilty and enjoy your trip! I hope you all get as spoiled as you deserve!

Teresa - I love the dress/outfits you made! They're awesome!!!! I can see how happy the girls are with them! I am sure they will have a great time wearing them!

So its Friday, which is basically like Sat. And Monday doesn't count cause you'll be there...so by my fuzzy Disney Math....you only have 1 day left!!!!

 

[jenb1023]

Love the new outfits - the girls look great! Have a wonderful trip - I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[BrandyC1974]

Hi. Your girls are beautiful. It is less than two days til you will be in Disney. I have no doubt that you all will have a magical time. I can't wait to read about your trip when you get back. Have a safe trip and come back with lots of pictures!!

 

[that's nice]

I hope you bring your cold weather clothes when you head to Orlando!! Yesterday's high here was 91 and the high temp in Orlando was 'only' 83!!!!! Gonna be another 90 today too!!!

Have a great trip!!! Talk to you when you get back!

Tim

 

[tbelfonti]

Big Give part 6?

Friday was like Christmas around here. Seriously! The postman stopped by and FedEx. It was a GREAT day!

Thanks so much to Tracie in TX for these GREAT Wish shirts!

Arnie's:

Mine:

And last but definitely not least, Maddie's:

While we were opening these shirts - FedEx showed up. Now I mentioned in my last post that Arnie has a friend who works at MAW in AZ. This box came in:

MAW shirts - notice the confetti and streamers? They are EVERYWHERE in my house now. I need to vacuum in a bad way now!

Included in the box was every possible MAW item they had in the office. Stickers, shirts, canvas bags, notebooks, pins, bracelets, keychains, etc. Chaos! LOL

So this is it. I have last minute packing to do. And clean the house (vacuum the confetti up LOL). And we're leaving in the morning!

The tears have already started. I was in Mass today and could barely hold it together. This is really happening...

 

[WishMom09]

LOVE the Wish shirts! And the cute package from MAW!
I am so excited for your trip! I can't wait to hear all about it and see all of your pictures!

 

[Tracie]

I know you are on your trip, but I wanted to say thank you so much to Olivia and Maddie for the really cute thank you note I received today. I was very impressed that you took time, while waiting to be picked up for your magical trip, to write the note. I'm happy you like the shirts and hope your trip was filled with magic and joy.

By the way your card is hanging right above my craft table. Can't wait to hear about your trip!

Tracie