Aidan's wish trip to Tink's home 3/1-3/7

[Thumper321]

Okay, guys, I am completely exhausted! And I am nowhere close to done at this point. Although our reveal party was over, we came home to a Super Huge Big Give! I have blocked out personal info, but I wanted to show you guys this one picture tonight:

This was what we came home to. And we opened all of them tonight. And I do have lots of pictures! But I never imagined that the report on the reveal party would be so long or have so many pictures. I simply cannot keep going tonight, no matter how badly I want to.

I will start updating with the Big Give pictures and reports tomorrow. I hope you guys understand. We've just had a busy day.

For those of you who are wondering, Aidan is still sick, but he's doing a little bit better. For now, we are continuing both antibiotics and steroids. He will have more bloodwork drawn in the morning, and that will decide our outcome for Monday. However, I do feel better about it than I did yesterday. I am very hopeful that everything will go off without a hitch.

I'll update more as soon as possible. Thanks for reading if you got this far.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Im so glad Aidan is feeling a little better and Im thinking very good thoughts for tomorrow. I think we'll all understand you being exhausted. You had a Big day. Get some rest and I'll be looking for the Big Give update tomorrow.

 

[cajunfan]

I am glad Aidan is feling better! I know the bloodwork results today will be great.

I am trulely amazed at what the folks at the reveal party did! You are so right in that their attention to detail is incredibal, and everyone involved does look like they are having an incredible fun time! (I know I would have if I were them or you all!)

I hope everyone has a good rest this weekend so you are all energetic for your trip!

Lynn

 

[noahsketomom]

I cannot believe all the AMAZING adventures at the reveal party!! I'm was tearing up just with the first few pictures. Absolutely amazing! It looks like the folks at the company were having just as much fun as Aidan! I hope you all get some good REST after all the witch-fighting, pixie dust searching, race winning, alien fighting challenges!!

Hoping and praying that Aidan continues to get better and better and that the antibiotics and steroids do their thing!!

 

[jharrowell]

Wow! That's amazing!!!

I mean, the effort they went into... It's just incredible.

I would be more atriculate but you got me all blubby...

 

[Applemomma]

Oh....my....goodness......I'm sitting her speechless and crying! Those people! That company! The detail! They nailed the spirit of Walt Disney World....absolutly nailed it! That was no simple reveal party with a cake and a couple of presents and a have fun banner! They must have worked on that for weeks.

Is there anyway you can post (or pm) an email to a contact there so that some of us can let them know how impressed we are?

 

[kellyw8863]

Oh. My. Gosh. What a phenomenal group of people. I am speechless - that is just amazing.

 

[pipersmom]

Miranda..that reveal party was so wonderful..like everyone else, I don't even know what to say! How awesome is that company?? What they did had to take weeks of planning and arranging. Everyone looked so happy, and Aidan was just beaming! You must have been totally overwhelmed! Can't wait to see the pics from the Super Big Give!

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm sitting here in tears after reading about that reveal party!
BEST
REVEAL
PARTY...

EVER!!!!!!

Wow!!! I am just so impressed with the giant hearts those people have!!! That is SO awesome!!!!!

 

[Thumper321]

Oh my goodness! Waiting was completley worth it for that reveal! They did such an amazing job and seemed like they really cared. Did Aidan get to keep the motorcycle to?? I can imagine how excited he was with everything. I tered up with every post and Yes, I had to stay awake until all the posts were done.

Aidan did not get to keep the motorcycle, but that is one of the few things that he didn't get to keep. And honestly, I'm glad he didn't get the motorcycle, because I'm not so sure we could've gotten it home!

Im so glad Aidan is feeling a little better and Im thinking very good thoughts for tomorrow. I think we'll all understand you being exhausted. You had a Big day. Get some rest and I'll be looking for the Big Give update tomorrow.

Big Give Update to come soon!

I am glad Aidan is feling better! I know the bloodwork results today will be great.

I am trulely amazed at what the folks at the reveal party did! You are so right in that their attention to detail is incredibal, and everyone involved does look like they are having an incredible fun time! (I know I would have if I were them or you all!)

I hope everyone has a good rest this weekend so you are all energetic for your trip!

Lynn

No rest for the weary! Lots of packing to do, and excited kids to keep up with! Thyssen Krupp really was amazing! The reveal party lasted about two hours, but there was so much fun crammed into that two hours! They went above and beyond.

I cannot believe all the AMAZING adventures at the reveal party!! I'm was tearing up just with the first few pictures. Absolutely amazing! It looks like the folks at the company were having just as much fun as Aidan! I hope you all get some good REST after all the witch-fighting, pixie dust searching, race winning, alien fighting challenges!!

Hoping and praying that Aidan continues to get better and better and that the antibiotics and steroids do their thing!!

Glad I wasn't the only one crying! They asked me to thank the company at the end of our adventure yesterday, and I was crying. It was all I could do to get the words out.

Wow! That's amazing!!!

I mean, the effort they went into... It's just incredible.

I would be more atriculate but you got me all blubby...

Trust me -- I was a little blubby yesterday myself. Like somebody else said, we expected a few gifts, a cake, and a banner saying have fun! What we got instead was breathtaking.

Oh....my....goodness......I'm sitting her speechless and crying! Those people! That company! The detail! They nailed the spirit of Walt Disney World....absolutly nailed it! That was no simple reveal party with a cake and a couple of presents and a have fun banner! They must have worked on that for weeks.

Is there anyway you can post (or pm) an email to a contact there so that some of us can let them know how impressed we are?

They did nail the spirit of Disney. They had obviously put so much work into it, and the reveal party itself was really magical. I will try to find an email contact.

Oh. My. Gosh. What a phenomenal group of people. I am speechless - that is just amazing.

We are definitely on . Still. And we haven't even gotten to the airport yet. They were a wonderful group of people. Their hearts are HUGE!

Miranda..that reveal party was so wonderful..like everyone else, I don't even know what to say! How awesome is that company?? What they did had to take weeks of planning and arranging. Everyone looked so happy, and Aidan was just beaming! You must have been totally overwhelmed! Can't wait to see the pics from the Super Big Give!

Aidan was beaming! He was amazed. Well, all of us were really. It's more than we ever thought the reveal party would be!

I'm sitting here in tears after reading about that reveal party!
BEST
REVEAL
PARTY...

EVER!!!!!!

Wow!!! I am just so impressed with the giant hearts those people have!!! That is SO awesome!!!!!

Definitely the Best Reveal Party ever! And I've never been to another one, but I can't see where one could possibly be better than what we experienced yesterday.

And this isn't a reveal party that will be forgotten once we are on the plane or once we get back home. We will remember the reveal party forever. It was just magical!


I'm going to be working on the Big Give pictures and updates today! Stay tuned for more. . .

 

[Thumper321]

It's Time for the
SUPER HUGE BIG GIVE
to begin!!!



Before we left for the reveal party, I sat all of the Big Give packages that we have received over the past few weeks on our coffee table. I did this so that the boys would see them as soon as we got home. We ordered pizza and settled in for the extra magic to begin.

I'm going to post one post for each person that sent something for the Big Give. With the exception of one, and it may take two posts. We'll just have to see. But anyway, on to the Big Give!

 

[Thumper321]

Let's start with our goodies from Margaret (MCazer)!

Margaret sent all three boys these beautiful personalized autograph books! She also sent them each an Epcot Passport book with their pictures inside the cover and pages for each Epcot country. As if that weren't enough, she also included bags for the boys to carry their books and pens in, as well as the pens and some Disney stickers.

Thank you so much, Margaret! The boys love their books! There was a little bit of confusion at first because they didn't understand what they were for. But now that we got that worked out, they can't wait to fill their books up! Thank you!

 

[Thumper321]

Next, we have 2 huge boxes from W. Barkhurst. I'm sorry, but I do not know your DisName. If you are reading this, please let me know so that I can give you proper recognition.

A Lego Toy Story RC

A Cars Track

Keegan opening his bag:

Aidan opening his bag:

And Peyton opening his bag:

Keegan and Aidan with all of the goodies:

All in all, Keegan got the Lego Toy Story Buzz & Woody to the Rescue set, bubbles, and grow capsules. Aidan got the Cars Ninja Knockout set, Diego cars, Diego bubbles, and a beautiful outfit for Addie. Peyton got the Handy Manny, a lenticular Mickey Mouse Clubhouse puzzle, and Backyardigans bubbles.

They were so excited! And everything you sent is perfect for each of the boys! Thank you so much!

 

[Thumper321]

The Vanderbilts in MI sent a sweet package for the three boys. Now, before I show these, you have to know that each of these shirts is hand sewn. These are not purchased shirts with transfers.

The boys were actually saying "Thank you!" in this picture, so sorry if they look silly.

This one is Aidan showing off Addie's matching T-Shirt dress. He was so excited that Addie's clothes matched his!

Aidan's shirt says "Real boys wear Tink!" It's perfect. And Keegan and Peyton's shirts are so cute! They both love them!

Thank you so much for the time, effort, and love that were put into these shirts!

 

[kimmysuv]

So glad the shirts fit and they like them!

 

[Thumper321]

I'm going to take a break for a little bit, get the kids fed lunch and the younger two down for nap. We've got a Blue & Gold Banquet tonight for Cub Scouts, so I'm going to try to get another couple of Big Give posts up before then. And I'll try to do a couple more after the banquet.

I really have to apologize to all you Big Givers. I think I thought I would have extra long days this weekend or something, and now I'm feeling the crunch. But I am working on the updates, and I hope to get them mostly done today. Thank you for being patient with me. We're at two days until Disney, and I still haven't packed a single bag! And it's not because I've procrastinated this time. I just want all of you to know that we are very grateful and appreciative. I hope that my delay in posting doesn't lead you to believe otherwise.

So, I'm taking a lunch break now, and I'll be back later this afternoon!

 

[Mtopher4]

SUPER AWESOME Goodies Big Givers!!!! The boys look so excited

I can't wait to read more.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Looks like a the boys are getting some great things. I LOVE the Real Boys Wear Tink shirt.

 

[cajunfan]

Have fun at the Blue & Gold Banquet! That sure does bring back memories (my now 16 yr old was a Cub Scout, but decided not to cross over into Boy Scouts). Is it just Keegan that is in scouting? (I can't remember if Aidan is in 1st grade or not!)

I am still in awe over the reveal party!

Lynn

 

[pnutallergymom]

OMG!!! OMG!!!

Super Reveal Party!!! How on earth do you ever top that??? So unbelievable!!!

Miranda, your boys are absolutely adorable!!!

THE BIG GIVE!!!!! More OMG, OMG!!!

Absolutely awesome!! What wonderful people that are making so much magic for Aidan's Wish Trip!!!

Can't wait to see more.

Glad to hear Aidan is feeling better. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers for Brigge too.