Gavin's relaxing Wish Trip Report

[kellyw8863]

I'm loving your TR. I'm really enjoying all the GKTW photos. I can't wait to spend some time there. And I'm deeply touched by the Santa story - talk about a magic moment.

 

[pacrosby]

Yes..................the 'Santa story'. Now that's touching.

Here's my very belated WELCOME BACK!!!! You are really cooking here aren't you?!!! You're gonna be done before ME Looks like you guys had a really great time and I love the px! Keep it moving (I know what happens when you start to get distracted )

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Loving your TR! Your down day looks like it was a pretty fun day. I love the pics of the dino putt. You all look like you had lots of fun in the pool dispite the cold. The garden is so pretty and looks very relaxing.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Great "reporting" Jennifer! The pool looked fun, as long as you stayed under water. Sorry for that miscommunication with MAW on the Pirate League. I wouldn't have forked it over either, but it doesn't seem that bad if the whole family got to do it. Good tip for future travelers to clarify that stuff though.

I think the whole thing was a mix up as our wish granters were really surprised as well. I told them so they could try to get their money back if they had paid for it and it seems they did. I guess if it happens to anyone else I would ask to talk to a supervisor.

Loved the last update!! I can empathize on the being "freezing" part. We were sooooo cold when we went last year!!!!

I love the pics of the kids. They look like they are having so much fun!!!

Thanks! Even with the cold it was so much fun.

I teared up reading about Santa too! What a wonderful guy. I am enjoying your TR

Thanks, he really was an amazing guy!

I'm loving your TR. I'm really enjoying all the GKTW photos. I can't wait to spend some time there. And I'm deeply touched by the Santa story - talk about a magic moment.

Thanks, I would definetley tell other families to try to squeeze in some time just hanging out at the village. There is so much to see and do there.

Yes..................the 'Santa story'. Now that's touching.

Here's my very belated WELCOME BACK!!!! You are really cooking here aren't you?!!! You're gonna be done before ME Looks like you guys had a really great time and I love the px! Keep it moving (I know what happens when you start to get distracted )

Hi Pamela! Glad you made it over here. I know it's so hard to keep up with everyone and work on your own TR.

Loving your TR! Your down day looks like it was a pretty fun day. I love the pics of the dino putt. You all look like you had lots of fun in the pool dispite the cold. The garden is so pretty and looks very relaxing.

The dino putt was fun and the kids loved the garden area. I think swimming is always a hit with our group!

 

[Momofwishkid]

I'm slacking a bit on this TR so I thought I would pop in and show you a few pics we took over the weekend. It was supposed to be Gavin's Littlest hero's photo shoot but the photographer ended up with a broken down car just an hour before we were going to leave. Poor lady. She felt so bad and I felt bad for her. So we decided to hit the park and take some pics on our own. Now my camera isnt the best but I think we got a few good ones. So here they are.










Ok I wont bore you with anymore.

 

[yinyanggirls]

Those are awesome shots! Good for you for doing it anyway when life got in the way. Looks like a gorgeous day for it too! Will she be able to reschedule?

 

[Momofwishkid]

Those are awesome shots! Good for you for doing it anyway when life got in the way. Looks like a gorgeous day for it too! Will she be able to reschedule?

Thanks Melissa, it was a beautiful day and Im so glad we got a few good shots. Yes, we re-scheduled for the 17th. Im a little bummed because Kia will be getting her braces on before then and I know she's going to be shy about smiling I know it's mostly about pics of Gavin but I really wanted a good one of all three kids. Hopefully I can bribe her into smiling for me.

 

[pnutallergymom]

Those pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! Definitely frame those babies!!! Gorgeous!!!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Love those pics. You got some great ones!! Kia has beautiful hair. I hope she smiles for you. Braces or not she is such a pretty girl. Sierra had braces when she was 6 and it took her a few days to smile but she finally did.I hope Kia adjusts to them well.

 

[kellyw8863]

I'm sorry she cancelled on you, but beautiful pics!

 

[pacrosby]

Oh you should know better than to think that we could EVER be bored by pictures!!!! No such thing as too much!

I'd never heard of this Littlest Heroes Project until so many of you guys started talking about it. Glad to hear you'll be able to reschedule

My Olivia is in desperate need of braces. I know the results will be worth it but I'm not looking forward to having her with a mouth full of metal (I had them myself). I was going to look into the clear ones. Do you happen to know anything about them?

 

[Momofwishkid]

Those pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! Definitely frame those babies!!! Gorgeous!!!!

Thanks! Kia actually took most of them. I thik we have have a photographer on our hands.

Love those pics. You got some great ones!! Kia has beautiful hair. I hope she smiles for you. Braces or not she is such a pretty girl. Sierra had braces when she was 6 and it took her a few days to smile but she finally did.I hope Kia adjusts to them well.

Thanks! I love Kia's hair but she so wants to dye it. I have let her do the 28 washes dyes just recently but I love her hair. She's excited about braces right now but we'll see how she does once there on.

I'm sorry she cancelled on you, but beautiful pics!

Thanks!

Oh you should know better than to think that we could EVER be bored by pictures!!!! No such thing as too much!

I'd never heard of this Littlest Heroes Project until so many of you guys started talking about it. Glad to hear you'll be able to reschedule

My Olivia is in desperate need of braces. I know the results will be worth it but I'm not looking forward to having her with a mouth full of metal (I had them myself). I was going to look into the clear ones. Do you happen to know anything about them?

Thanks Pamela! You should check into the Littlest Heroes Project for Matty.
I was a braces kid to and hated it but it was definetley worth it. I dont know to much about the clear ones. I know the Invisalign is only for people who just need a little adjustment no major work. Also they are alot more expensive.

So I know Im falling behind here. We were out of town for a few days for my nephews birthday and today we have to head in to Seattle for a day of appointments. I am giving my promise to get a new update on here either tonight or tomorrow.Thanks for hanging in there with us.

 

[pacrosby]

No, I wasn't thinking Invisilign. I was thinking the regular kind but they are clear instead of the silver metal (they also have lots of cool colors I hear but I think not! ). A lot of adults choose them but I've seen kids with them too. Probably more expensive.

No worries about getting behind. I most certainly understand

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

They do have different colors. Sierra had purple, and blue and I think bright green at one point

 

[pacrosby]

Just stopping by to say hi!

Hope all are well

 

[Momofwishkid]

So where did we leave off? It's Day 4 already and are day of relaxing has left us all energized and ready to go at it full speed. I so wish there was time to take that day off between every park day. It REALLY helped. So today were off to Animal Kingdom and it's our first day we make it to the park early. Well early for us latley. We get there about a half hour after it opened. Guess who we see outside the gates? Timon, Goofy and Minnie and everybody wants to see them today!! Im so excited to get some character pics. The day is getting better and better.

and guess who else we run into Miss Piper and Amanda. We seem to be bumping into them alot and love it

We make our way in and of course have to stop at the little hat booth. I love the photo ops at these. I tried and tried to get the kids to buy a hat but it was a no go. At least I got pics

Kia with Stitch hands

and my favorite Goofy hat

On our way to the safari we saw Lilo and Stitch. I just love Stitch and Lilo was so sweet. She was all over Gavin giving him kisses and holding onto the wheelchair not wanting him to leave. She actually got scolded a little by some guy standing there who I assume was a manager or something for walking on her knees. He didnt want her to ruin her dress but Gavin thought it was soo funny.

We make it the safari ride and the kids were so excited to ride the jeep. It was a fun ride and we saw quite a few animals.Just a warning though it does get pretty bumpy.

Stay tuned for part 2

 

[Momofwishkid]

So we have a little time before FOTLK starts so what do we do, well we go see more characters of course. Im taking advantage of Gavin's good mood. This is our first real taste of what that magic button gets you. We actually got an escort to take us to the front of the line of all the characters by the fotlk. It was amazing.

I love this pic. Who would have thought Mickey would be one of Gavin's favorites

All right now it's potty break time and then time to get our seats. I am so excited for this show and it proves to be a dont miss. We got very up close seats and guess who was seated a fe over from us Miss Piper and Amanda again. The kids were asked to go up and dance with the characters but they werent going for it. That's when we saw Piper. I wont post pics I'll leave that for Amanda but she was adorable.

A few cute shots on our walk over to Expedition Everest which everyone went on but me. I chickened out They all loved it and went on 3 times. Me, I found a nice shaded area and got a cold drink and relaxed for a few minutes.

It was finally starting to warm up so after their rides we were off to get those beloved Mickey head ice creams

So it's getting a little late by this point and its day 4 were feeling pressed to get in more so we decide to head over to DHS for the rest of the day. Caiden's feet were really starting to hurt so he got a special ride.

and a pic of my Kia who I actually talked into getting a Minnie hat!! The little girl is starting to come out. Oh how I love Disney!

Gavin in the car while we were loading up. Apparently he wanted to be a dog that day.

Stay tuned to see how we liked DHS

 

[kellyw8863]

Yay! An update! It looks like you had so much fun! I LOVE the pic of Kia with the Stitch hands - I NEED those for Ali! The smile of Gavin's face is priceless - it's making me smile as I type. I love seeing what a good time you all had.

 

[kdzbear]

I love the pictures with all of the characters at AK. I am glad you were able to see so many with the kids in good moods. I love the Stitch hands! I also love that you have so many great photos of the whole family together! Great update!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Yay! AN Update! Just in time! Nobody wanted to try Exp/ Everest?