Fairy GodMAW Grants Princess Bella's WISH! Update 12/2 - One more sleep til Disney!

[StefaniLyn]

OMG, that is so funny!!! I take back my rant at you on Facebook. Thanks for including the video here. I understand the faces on your girls now!

(PS - I love the santa pic of Bella. She looks so sweet but just a tiny bit annoyed at the photographer making her wait!)

No takebacks! Just kidding! Isnt' the video hilarious? AJ kept asking me to play it again for her so I finally bookmarked it on her computer. The girls were all dressed up for our local Holiday parade. Bella wore the hat all day long. And yeah, I think she gets a little annoyed at my constant photographic pestering. As you can tell she has developed a case of 'avert the eyes from the flash' because of it! Poor kid, she doesn't realize that it just makes me take more pictures if she closes her eyes or looks away from the camera when the flash goes off!

Oh my goodness those dresses are beautiful! Theresajoy really outdid herself The girls look stunning. I cant wait to see pics after BBB and the dinner. They will fit in perfectly.

I think BBB and 1900 Park Fare just moved WAY up on my list of most anticipated events during our Wish trip. I am still trying to get a CRT reservation for our MK day on the 9th, but even IF we do get that ressie, I think 1900 PF will be more fun . . . . or at the very least funnier!!!

 

[revrob]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the gowns! Gorgeous - and your girls are going to have the best time!

 

[MomTo4+more]

The pictures of your girls just put a great big smile on my face! How fun!

 

[All7OfUs]

Holy carpamoni!!

Those are amazing gifts this time around!! The dresses are to drool over, and love maroo's shirts. (pssst. did you hear me maroo? I love those shirts!)

very fun, hey, and good luck on getting those girlys to do chores!!! You'll have to offer Ferraris and swimming pools next!

 

[HeatherSue]

Your girls look GORGEOUS in those dresses!! They are going to have so much fun at 1900 Park Fare! I loved the picture of the girls watching the video. The shaky camera work was my very own. I was so excited my hands were shaking at first! LOL!

I love the shirts Maroo sent, too. They'll look so cute, all matchy-matchy!

 

[chrissid7]

hahaha the video and the pics just really made me smile and laugh!!!!!!!!
The girls are going to have so much fun there and I cannot wait tot see their pics too! I am so absolutly thrilled ( as I know you are) at the big give goodies.

It really gets things going and sooooooo many smiles... Ilove it!!!!!!!!!

 

[shannn]

WOW!

People have been so incredibly generous. Your girls are going to be the hit of the crowd at 1900!! And I love those shirts too. This is going to be one trip report that's not to be missed!

 

[StefaniLyn]

Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures!!! This has just really made my day!! I had so much fun making these for your girls. I'm so glad you wanted me to do them for you. The girls all look gorgeous in the dresses!

I read Lydia what you wrote and she is simply beaming from ear to ear!!! And she said, "I know who Van Gogh is!" She is very happy that you liked the pictures!

I love the shirts Maroo sent too! Those look great!

Tessa is quite the artist! I'm so glad she knew who VanGogh is Thank you once again for the dresses! They are wonderful!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the gowns! Gorgeous - and your girls are going to have the best time!

I can't wait! But then again, I can't believe I only have 3 more days to finish packing and get everything ready!

The pictures of your girls just put a great big smile on my face! How fun!

mine too! You should have seen me watch them open the packages. I could hardly contain myself!

Holy carpamoni!!

Those are amazing gifts this time around!! The dresses are to drool over, and love maroo's shirts. (pssst. did you hear me maroo? I love those shirts!)

very fun, hey, and good luck on getting those girlys to do chores!!! You'll have to offer Ferraris and swimming pools next!

Very subtle hint there Liesa! Maroo did such a great job on the shirts! And DH is so happy they are not pink with princesses

Swimming pools and feraris? Aw geez! But you're probably right darn it! Maybe Santa will bring me a maid this year!

Your girls look GORGEOUS in those dresses!! They are going to have so much fun at 1900 Park Fare! I loved the picture of the girls watching the video. The shaky camera work was my very own. I was so excited my hands were shaking at first! LOL!

I love the shirts Maroo sent, too. They'll look so cute, all matchy-matchy!

Heather! Hello there! I hope you don't mind that I shared your video. Shaky picture (which I didn't even notice) and all, that is one of the greatest Disney video clips I have seen! My favorite part is Druzilla SCREAMING across the entire dining room . . . . and then Anastasia comes running! OMGosh, I am going to go watch it again!

And matchy matchy is sooooo my thing! The shirts are perfect for us! DH was disappointed because our girls outgrew their Disney luau dresses that both he and I (is that proper English?) had matching shirts for. Seriously. He was disappointed. But not anymore . . . Maroo to the rescue! Daddy can once again match his girls, and I can too!

hahaha the video and the pics just really made me smile and laugh!!!!!!!!
The girls are going to have so much fun there and I cannot wait tot see their pics too! I am so absolutly thrilled ( as I know you are) at the big give goodies.

It really gets things going and sooooooo many smiles... Ilove it!!!!!!!!!

The Big Give really is such a blessing to our family. We are so lucky to have found the DISBoards, all of our DIS friends, and the Big Givers. I cannot thank everyone enough for their advice, expertise, comfort, and generosity . . . . .
Geez, where's Kanye West when you need him? Somebody needs to stop my sappiness before I spill tears on the keyboard.

WOW!

People have been so incredibly generous. Your girls are going to be the hit of the crowd at 1900!! And I love those shirts too. This is going to be one trip report that's not to be missed!

I am hoping for video and photographs of 1900 Park Fare. Assuming I have a camera by that time, I will use it for photos. And AJ's camera has a video feature.

 

[All7OfUs]

Very subtle hint there Liesa! Maroo did such a great job on the shirts! And DH is so happy they are not pink with princesses

Swimming pools and feraris? Aw geez! But you're probably right darn it! Maybe Santa will bring me a maid this year!

I am not so fond of pink and princesses either. I'll stick with your DH on his opinion.

Maids are a wonderful perk of living over here. Mine has become one of my dearest friends as well.

 

[pipersmom]

I just got caught up! Bella's Wish Party looked like the kids had so much fun, I love the pics of them bowling! So nice of Carrie to bring all the pressies for all the girls too. It bites that your camera broke again, I hope your hub will be able to borrow one for the trip.

The AK jeans for AJ are so awesome! I absolutely love them. The girls looked so cute in their new AK outfits. The Wish tee-shirts are so neat, we don't do matching things very often, though occasionally I'll match color schemes. It's just hard to find things that match for Piper and I without being exactly alike. Coordinating..that would be the word, lol.

I wish I could be at Park Fare when you all walk in the door, I bet the reaction is going to be priceless. I've read Theresa's trip report and the pics there were so hilarious! I'm so excited for you guys! Only a few more days!! Hooray!

 

[StefaniLyn]

I just got caught up! Bella's Wish Party looked like the kids had so much fun, I love the pics of them bowling! So nice of Carrie to bring all the pressies for all the girls too. It bites that your camera broke again, I hope your hub will be able to borrow one for the trip.

The AK jeans for AJ are so awesome! I absolutely love them. The girls looked so cute in their new AK outfits. The Wish tee-shirts are so neat, we don't do matching things very often, though occasionally I'll match color schemes. It's just hard to find things that match for Piper and I without being exactly alike. Coordinating..that would be the word, lol.

I wish I could be at Park Fare when you all walk in the door, I bet the reaction is going to be priceless. I've read Theresa's trip report and the pics there were so hilarious! I'm so excited for you guys! Only a few more days!! Hooray!

I will know if I have a camera or not by today, hopefully. If I get one to borrow, it will be same model as mine that broke so my lenses, memory card and battery will all fit and it will be familiar to me.

I don't often match myself to the girls, but I LOVE to match them to eachother. I know I won't get away with this much longer for AJ though. Unless, of course, we get matchy-matchy t-shirts like Maroo sent us. Then she would hate to be the odd one out!

I wish I had more cameras and adults at 1900 Park Fare! It would be fun to capture the look on my girls faces, the characters reactions, and some crowd shots. Hmmmm . . . maybe I am overthinking this?

I am not so fond of pink and princesses either. I'll stick with your DH on his opinion.

Maids are a wonderful perk of living over here. Mine has become one of my dearest friends as well.

NOT fond of pink and princesses? I seriously wish I could have a maid sometimes, but honestly I don't, or maybe the better word is shouldn't need one. I am a stay at home mom with 3 girls in school. I ought to have 7 hours a day free to be cleaning while they're at school, right? You'd think. . . . . darn it DIS!

 

[maroo]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures!

And I am so glad you got the package so fast! I admit...I was a little worried about that one. I must start shipping my Big Give stuff ON TIME! (Note to self!)

I am glad you like the shirts and hope that it won't be 80 degrees when you are there!

We made long sleeved shirts for our trip, too...(not wish shirts, obviously), but long-sleeved, so hopefully we won't be too hot.


TERESA - WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! You did a FANTASTIC job on all of those dresses! And the video...how much fun...they were a hit and I can't wait to hear all about this meal!

Those are amazing gifts this time around!! The dresses are to drool over, and love maroo's shirts. (pssst. did you hear me maroo? I love those shirts!)

You are a trip, Liesa, a trip! You know we will BURN UP if we wear long sleeve shirts in September! Don't worry...I will make us some shirts for our trip!

 

[StefaniLyn]

I've seriously got to get down to business here. Just 3 days left and I have yet to place a single item into my suitcases! I do have a pile (actually several piles) of clothes looming over me to my left that need to be sorted, bagged (I combine all outfits for one day into a bag for ease of packing, unpacking, and getting the girls dressed), and packed. I have lists that have been started, but not nearly finished. I have . . . . . well, I have a lot to do. So I am setting some goals for TODAY and I am posting them here so as to have accountability to someone other than myself for getting them done. So please, flame away if I don't finish at least a good majority of these goals today! You may see some more green appear throughout the day. I will color items green as I finish them!
* compile a comprehensive list of what I have left to purchase
* pack all days that have completed outfits into bags and suitcase
* compile list and pack all toiletries
* pick up fabric and pattern from JoAnn's to make a "grinch" skirt for the girls (already have leggings and a shirt to match)
* purchase earrings for Christmas dresses
* finish day by day clothing list
* call Disney Dining and BEG for a CRT ressie
* post 1 more day of plans
* post bedroom makeover update
* post miscellaneous stuff update - hey, now's a good time to start! see
below
* finish writing daily itineraries and print (once DH gets home with ink)
* make 3 lime green mickey heads with DIS name on them for backpacks and stroller
* call local Make A Wish office to see if they have t-shirts in stock. I'd really like to have matching white MAW t's for the whole family. If not, we have blue for back up. waiting for someone to check stock and call me back
And some non-Disney stuff that must be done before we leave:
* call doctor's office about med orders for school
* turn in girl scout cookie money
* drop off Bella's hearing aids at school (forgotten this morning . . . bad mom!)
* sign some school board stuff over at the admin. building
* take a shower (I should probably start here!)
* unload one more tub of Christmas stuff
* take advantage of cyber Monday and order something for at least 2 people on my Christmas gift list

Whew . . . . . I ought to add nap in there!

So, to cross one item off my list, here are some miscellaneous things I'd like to share that I've done in preparation of our Disney Trip.

First, I made these Travel Journals for all 3 of the girls. Using a bunch of stuff I downloaded from mouseforless, there are fun things to keep the girls busy while we are flying, driving, lounging, etc.

Bella's has a lot of writing practice sheets in it and AJ and Kennedy have a surprise inside theirs - HOMEWORK! I arranged with their teachers to get some of their homework ahead of time and I then copied it into their journals. Is that incredibly mean to do to them on a Wish Trip?
Here is a glimpse inside Kennedy's journal:

And some pages from Bella's:

I am giving these to the girls after we get to the airport. It's a surprise!

I also picked up these. I think Maroo mentioned them to someone on the Wish Trippers thread and last time I was at the hospital they had them at the desk so I asked if I could take some for a plane ride. Bella will wear these while flying. (I hope!)

I also wanted to share these. They are all the itinerary and other information from Make A Wish. We recieved them at our party last Wednesday.

And we also recieved a packet from Give Kids the World. Which reminds me to add another thing to my list. . . . . . I want to call GKTW and see if there is any possible way we could stay in one of the castle villas. I saw these a few months ago on the GKTW facebook page and thought how PERFECT they would be for Bella's Wish to be a Princess at Disneyworld!

So here is the packet:

And here is the villa. I don't know if they take requests or not, but I figured it would be worth a shot! Did I ever mention that Bella's favorite color is purple?

So that's it for my miscellaneous stuff post. Yea I can cross one thing off my list! I'm off now to tackle the rest of it!

 

[All7OfUs]

* take a shower (I should probably start here!)

Yes, please do.



LOve your binder, journal designs!! Very creative.

Question... is the villa still unfinished like that? Looks like the photo was taken before landscaping?

Now, if you're really serious about being accountable, you can post your progress on my PTR if that helps. or you can list your progress, and we can all take turns checking up on you...

 

[Momofwishkid]

Looks like your off to a good start. You have the shower done
I'll check in later to rant if I dont see more green 3 days left Wow!! Are you sleeping at night?? I think by the time were that close Im going to be way to excited!

 

[teresajoy]

Tessa is quite the artist! I'm so glad she knew who VanGogh is Thank you once again for the dresses! They are wonderful!

Heather! Hello there! I hope you don't mind that I shared your video. Shaky picture (which I didn't even notice) and all, that is one of the greatest Disney video clips I have seen! My favorite part is Druzilla SCREAMING across the entire dining room . . . . and then Anastasia comes running! OMGosh, I am going to go watch it again!

My baby is Lydia, Tessa is my niece. But Tessa is a very good artist too.

I love that part with Drizella screaming and Annastasia running too! The Arminda and Lydia love the part where Drizella says, "Why would you want to be her? She's no fun at all.." They repeat that line A LOT!

TERESA - WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! You did a FANTASTIC job on all of those dresses! And the video...how much fun...they were a hit and I can't wait to hear all about this meal!

Thanks Maroo!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

And here is the villa. I don't know if they take requests or not, but I figured it would be worth a shot! Did I ever mention that Bella's favorite color is purple?

So that's it for my miscellaneous stuff post. Yea I can cross one thing off my list! I'm off now to tackle the rest of it!

That Villa is adorableHere is some pixie dust for you. I hope you get to stay there!!!!

Good Luck with all of your to do list!

 

[that's nice]

I can't believe you guys are leaving in 3 shorts days!!!!!!!

Bella and the kids looked like they had a blast at the bowling party. I'm glad it worked out for her. Sorry about your camera.. I hope you get it straightened out before you leave.

Bella has gotten so many great gifts. The Drizella, Anastasia, and Cinderella dresses are awesome!! I checked out the video you posted and it was great. I hope your girls get the same type of reaction.

Maroo- nice shirts!!!!

I really can't wait to read all about Bella's Wish Trip! I'm getting anxious here, I can only imagine how you are feeling!

 

[pipersmom]

You know it looks like you've done pretty well today! I can't wait to see the Bedroom update, and what GKTW says when you request a castle ville, I was hoping to do the same thing for Piper once we have dates. To me, the clothes and such are the easy part (there are only the two of us), but I would be stressing over the list of things to purchase. Anyway..just keep making forward progress hon, and try not to wear yourself out tooooo much.

 

[thatkid]

you'll have to post pictures of the grinch outfits! He's my favorite! are you going to grinchmas at universal studios? I'm so excited for it.
I just started packing tonight, and our water pump went so i can't do laundry, so it put us back a bit haha. That villa is super cute, i hope you get to stay there!!