A WISH for Cold Tea? Ana's aMAWzing Disney Trip! 12/1-12/7 ~Last Entry~ p.127

[3prettyprincesses]

Update time! Yeah! Ok, can I just say how glad I am that Puppy came along too! I LOVE her explanation of how Cinderella knew to call her, the MAW ladies hurried down there and then hurried back, lol! Both Juliana and Mel look soooo excited! How sweet. Love the Big Give matching shirts too. Super cute pic that Juliana took of you and Mel! Maybe she's a budding photographer!

I laughed when I read that you had trouble sleeping the night before! That is me, like that commercial where the parents are too excited to sleep. It was pretty darn cool that Santa drove you in a limo! He sure looked like Santa. Glad to hear too that Juliana didn't have to go through those stupid body scanners! And ordering a flavor shot without the coffee? I had no idea you could do that. So how did you order it then...hi, I'd like a coffee with a flavor shot, minus the coffee?

So far it looks like a fabulous start Tim! Remember to drag it out nice and long!

 

[Emilyswish]

Well, I knew it wouldn't take me long to cry! Santa drove your limo!!!!!! Love it.

Glad you had a pretty smooth flight despite the weather. Sounds great so far!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I posted at the same time you did! But thankfully I caught this update too.

What an AWESOME start to your trip! Santa picked you guys up in a limo?!?! Dude. You are the best dad ever! I love the pic of her strapped in with Puppy and a giant grin on her face. Too cute!

You 3 look great in your matching Wish shirts too!

 

[Missyrose]

I just caught up. Your daughter's story brought tears to my eyes! I am soooo happy she is happy and healthy. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[Dina Monster]

Juliana was so cute! She was like I am not going to talk to you guys about my special talk with Cindy! So cute! I can't wait to ready the rest! I'm sure you guys loved GKTW! I have heard nothing but good things about that place! This is so exciting!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Awesome Start. I too loved that Santa picked you up. How cool is that. Great pictures. That video was priceless.

 

[that's nice]

I've read it before, but I read it again---and I'm a blubbering mess again. All was fine until it got serious and I saw the picture of beautiful Juliana with all those tubes...oh gosh, I can't even imagine Tim what you and Mel went through. August 2012 is getting close. There will be MUCH rejoicing for your little girl!

It is still hard for us to look at those pictures. It is much easier to picture Juliana without all those tubes.

Just over 1 1/2 years till Aug. 2012. Then we PARTY!

I posted at the same time you did! But thankfully I caught this update too.

LOL Good Job!

What an AWESOME start to your trip! Santa picked you guys up in a limo?!?! Dude. You are the best dad ever! I love the pic of her strapped in with Puppy and a giant grin on her face. Too cute!

You 3 look great in your matching Wish shirts too!

I didn't know Santa was coming... MAW set that up. But who better to pick us up before a Christmas Disney trip than Santa!!!!!

I've lost my cool factor a while ago... I can wear matching shirts with my girls!

That picture is priceless! She really does look like a professional traveler!

Looks like everything went well so far. Can't wait to hear more.

Thank you!!! All she wanted to do was pull her suitcase with wheels!

Oh I just love that Santa picked you guys up! That's so cool!

I was shocked when I saw him. I knew Juliana would love it!

Update time! Yeah! Ok, can I just say how glad I am that Puppy came along too!

There was NO way Puppy would stay here by her self!

I LOVE her explanation of how Cinderella knew to call her, the MAW ladies hurried down there and then hurried back, lol! Both Juliana and Mel look soooo excited! How sweet.

She is a smart one isn't she? She was so shy during the call and then got embarrassed.

Love the Big Give matching shirts too. Super cute pic that Juliana took of you and Mel! Maybe she's a budding photographer!

She did a good job with the picture. Not bad!

I laughed when I read that you had trouble sleeping the night before! That is me, like that commercial where the parents are too excited to sleep.

And ordering a flavor shot without the coffee? I had no idea you could do that. So how did you order it then...hi, I'd like a coffee with a flavor shot, minus the coffee?

I asked how much for a shot. $.50.... I said OK i don't need a coffee, just the shot. The girl had a weird look on her face.

So far it looks like a fabulous start Tim! Remember to drag it out nice and long!

2 updates a week sound good?

Well, I knew it wouldn't take me long to cry! Santa drove your limo!!!!!! Love it.

Oh boy... your crying already?

I loved that he was our driver... what a treat.

Glad you had a pretty smooth flight despite the weather. Sounds great so far!

I was really surprised how smooth our flight was. There were 20-40 MPH winds here when we took off.

 

[englishrose47]

Great Update !I agree that was the real Santa !!!! How awesome AND a phone call from Cinderella !!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Wow, Santa came early! what a special surprise for you all! can't wait to hear more! love seeing the excited in Ana's face, you two looked pretty excited too!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Good Lord! I'm busy for a couple of days and you're already on page 6! I'll have to go back and read now

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, I love it that Santa was your limo driver! How fun for you all to be picked up in style! I'm glad your flight went well, and Ana had plenty to do! Nice that your gas was paid for - looking forward to more!

 

[jj0plin]

Looks like a fantastic start! I got a little teary eyed a few times too! Can't wait to read more

 

[Flossbolna]

As everyone else - Juliana's story still brings tears to my eyes, even reading it a second time! I can only imagine how much you must be looking forward to 2012!

Wonderful update about your trip to Orlando! MAW really takes care of you, don't they? I think it is a wonderful organization supported by lots of wonderful volunteers and generous people!

 

[afwdwfan]

Sounds like it is a good thing you got out when you did. I can think of a lot of things I'd prefer to have to do than sit in an airport for a 5 or 6 hour delay.

Disney trips are always awesome, but if you can start your trip with Wii bowling in a limo driven by Santa...

 

[LilAnn]

I loved this update! That's so fun that Santa came to pick you up in a limo! I also have to say, that I love that Melody and Juliana are wearing matching shoes. Yes, I notice things like that.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

She asked him if he was Santa and he told her he was Santa's helper. He gave Juliana a present to take with us on the plane- a coloring book and marker set! After we were in the limo, she told us she thought he was the real Santa. I think he was too.

So Santa finally gave up the sleigh and reindeer for a pimped-out ride, huh? Did he offer you any venison on the ride over?

Melody stopped for a coffee from McDonalds then we were on our way to wait at the gate.

Wouldn't you know that past McDonald's was a Dunkin' Donuts and another coffee stand? So once we were situated at the gate, I went to the coffee stand to get a bottled water and a flavor shot for Melody's coffee. Have you ever ordered a flavor shot without ordering it in coffee? The girl at the counter looked at me like I was nuts. LOL

I'd like a vanilla shot, please. In a ceramic cup, not paper. With a twist of lemon. No, better make it a half-twist. Is it too early for pastries?

While I was going over the rental info at the Alamo counter, the lady informed us that Alamo/National would cover the cost of gas so we didn't have to bring the car back filled. I wasn't expecting that at all.

Looks like a good start!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I'd like a vanilla shot, please. In a ceramic cup, not paper. With a twist of lemon. No, better make it a half-twist. Is it too early for pastries?

I can just imagine someone going to Starbucks and asking for this - of course it would have to be on some reality TV show where they are just testing the employees!

BTW, Tim, how much did you have to pay for that shot, and how did they give it to you to transport it to Mel's drink???

 

[maroo]

Love it so far!!

I am still amazed that her Ped did such a through exam to note a kidney mass - that is very impressive!

Love the trip so far. Soooooo glad you got out of the airport when you did! Can't wait for more!

 

[KatMark]

Juliana and Puppy were so EXCITED!

I love that Puppy came along and I just love the picture of Puppy and Juliana in the Limo. And that is NO doubt the REAL Santa Claus, and what a great surprise for Ana.

Our professional traveler.

I can just hear Ana saying, "this way guys" as she totes off her luggage.

Pixie dust already on the trip...no gas to be put in the car when you return, etc.

Can't wait to see arrival at your home for the next seven days.

 

[jenseib]

I love the phone call. Claire gets that smae shy look thing going about things too. Where she will look at me like I am supposed to read her mind, since she doesn't want to talk. LOL!

The limo ride looks so fun and how wonderful Santa was yoru drive. I think he WAS the real one too.

So glad you made it our of the airport before the real bad weather hit.
I love the matching shirts too. So fun. I think Skip has lost his "cool" too after having Claire.
I know there was somehting else I wanted to comment on, but can't remember now.
Can't wait to read more.