Gavin's Wish Comes True!! MAW

[pacrosby]

My movie vote goes to the Incredibles and ET. Can't help you with any associated crafts or food ideas though

Love the px with the mohawk


Pamela

Matty's Wish Trip PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2325607
Matty's Wish Trip TR "Mom, Dad, 3 Kids, and a Gingerbread Boy" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2356739

 

[kellyw8863]

I'm sorry you're in a funk. I seem to go through cycles where things couldn't seem more normal and then WHAM, the realization that things are so not normal hits me like a ton of bricks. It's a hard place to be, but keep the faith that the rain is always followed by sun, and sometimes even a rainbow.

As for your DFN, I know the girls here are HUGE fans of ET. It was on one of the cable channels not too long ago, so we have it DVRd. I think the girls must have watched it twenty times over the course of a couple of days. My neighbor was mortified that we showed it to a four and six year old, but they loved it!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Sorry to hear you've been in a funk. Is it weather related? The southwest US is having really weird stuff right now.

I kinda like the mohawk. He's a handsome young man in any haircut.

I can't imagine what on earth people could think of to say, but obviously, some people don't think. I have a game for Gavin to play with people who ask intrusive questions or make him feel uncomfortable. My dh lost half his pinkie finger at boy scout camp. His friend was swinging the hatchet and he was holding the wood! The true story is crazy enough, but just for fun he makes up different stories to tell people when they notice. Some of his faves are - he was picking his teeth during airplane turbulence, he made a superbowl bet, or a pack of wolves tried to take his dinner from the campfire. Gavin could have some fun thinking up crazy stories to tell people about his scar. Hmmm, Nascar accident?


We've been on an Incredibles kick all week. You could make spaghetti and call it "Elasti-noodles", have those huge orange and red Popsicles (Big sticks?) for dessert and call them "Bob-sicles". There's got to be something fun to make of Violet, Dash, Frozone...

Shrek could be easy with something colored green. White Mac and Cheese with food coloring?

I'm a dunce on the craft side of things. I'd take a look at that Movie Night thread and find one that you would like to do yourself, since you're the one organizing it.

My movie vote goes to the Incredibles and ET. Can't help you with any associated crafts or food ideas though

Love the px with the mohawk


Pamela

Matty's Wish Trip PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2325607
Matty's Wish Trip TR "Mom, Dad, 3 Kids, and a Gingerbread Boy" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2356739

I'm sorry you're in a funk. I seem to go through cycles where things couldn't seem more normal and then WHAM, the realization that things are so not normal hits me like a ton of bricks. It's a hard place to be, but keep the faith that the rain is always followed by sun, and sometimes even a rainbow.

As for your DFN, I know the girls here are HUGE fans of ET. It was on one of the cable channels not too long ago, so we have it DVRd. I think the girls must have watched it twenty times over the course of a couple of days. My neighbor was mortified that we showed it to a four and six year old, but they loved it!

Thanks girls! I think I am starting to come out of it a little. I definetley think it's a combination of the weather and things just starting to hit me. This to shall pass. As for DFN I got 2 votes for The Incredibles and 2 votes for ET so I know at least have 2 out of the 5 weeks left. Now all I have to do is plan them. Then I think I might throw in a few of the princess ones for me and DD. The boys will just have to deal with it.
Does anybody know how to add the index links?

 

[maroo]

I am so sorry that you are in a funk.



I have no idea what it is actually like to have a special needs child and deal with all of that...but I can tell you that you are not alone in going up and down with that...every special needs child's parents go through that, I think.


Plan something FUN for when you get back! Really fun....

Think about it now...and plan it...and tell us about it!

Something you guys will all LOVE and look forward to for when you get home.

So guys, Im in this funk and need some help. Im stuck on our DFN's and just cant seem to make a decision on what to do next. We have 5 weeks left to do DFN's and have so many movies left to chose from. So lets take of vote of which movies you guys would like to see us do or you would think are the funnest ones.

Disney movies
Beauty and the beast ** Love this one! **
Brother Bear
Dumbo ** Ahh...a classic! **
Sleeping Beauty
Lilo and Stitch
The Incredibles
Tarzan
The Jungle Book
Snow White

Movies for Universal
ET ** I love this movie! A classic! **
Harry Potter ** I love HP! But don't really love the movies? **
Jimmy Neutron
Shrek ** Great movie...I hate to admit this...I thought it was Disney? **
Transformers (are they even at any parks)
Spider Man


So what do you think??

Mine are above in pink.

 

[cajunfan]

My vote for FUN is Lilo & Stitch...you could make leis as part of the activity...make drinks in pinapples...non-alcoholic for the kiddos of course...do a search for some of the recipes from O'hanas...I just think stitch is fun and would perk anyone up!

My second choice for FUN would be Tarzan...drumming on pots and pans....if you cn stand it!

Lynn

 

[pnutallergymom]

I think CajunFan had a great idea!! I love the activity ideas with the lei's and drinks and pineapples!!! Might have to steal it!!!

I know the "funk" feeling too. Like Kelly said, you have days when your doing fine and think "wow, this is what normal is" and then wham!! Your right back in the thick of it. No rest for the weary!!

Thinking of you!! Sending a big HUG!!!

 

[StefaniLyn]

Just getting caught up on your PTR. I'm sorry you're in such a funk - winter in general does that to me and I hate it!

I was hoping I could be more helpful on your movie nights but unfortunately, we actually didn't have a movie night for most of those movies you listed. However, in my PRT, there are a couple that we did watch, such as Snow White, and they are linked in the first post. I think the link for my PTR is in my signature at the bottom.

Let me know what movies you decided on and I will try to help you brainstrom ideas!

 

[Thumper321]

Glad to hear your getting over the funk. Winter seems to do that to a lot of people. Nothing a little Disney won't help. Hope things continue to get better between now and then.

Oh, and my votes are "Beauty and the Beast" and "Shrek". Have fun! Can't wait til we start DFN's!

 

[Momofwishkid]

I am so sorry that you are in a funk.



I have no idea what it is actually like to have a special needs child and deal with all of that...but I can tell you that you are not alone in going up and down with that...every special needs child's parents go through that, I think.


Plan something FUN for when you get back! Really fun....

Think about it now...and plan it...and tell us about it!

Something you guys will all LOVE and look forward to for when you get home.




Mine are above in pink.

Maroo, I think that is a great idea! Im thinking if we can come up with th money I might try to book a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge. Something we've been wanting to do since it opened a few years ago here.

My vote for FUN is Lilo & Stitch...you could make leis as part of the activity...make drinks in pinapples...non-alcoholic for the kiddos of course...do a search for some of the recipes from O'hanas...I just think stitch is fun and would perk anyone up!

My second choice for FUN would be Tarzan...drumming on pots and pans....if you cn stand it!

Lynn

Lynn, I love the Lilo and Stitch idea, definetley going on the list! Thanks

I think CajunFan had a great idea!! I love the activity ideas with the lei's and drinks and pineapples!!! Might have to steal it!!!

I know the "funk" feeling too. Like Kelly said, you have days when your doing fine and think "wow, this is what normal is" and then wham!! Your right back in the thick of it. No rest for the weary!!

Thinking of you!! Sending a big HUG!!!

Thanks, Lei's and pineapples really do sound fun and we can have a belly dancing contest!

Just getting caught up on your PTR. I'm sorry you're in such a funk - winter in general does that to me and I hate it!

I was hoping I could be more helpful on your movie nights but unfortunately, we actually didn't have a movie night for most of those movies you listed. However, in my PRT, there are a couple that we did watch, such as Snow White, and they are linked in the first post. I think the link for my PTR is in my signature at the bottom.

Let me know what movies you decided on and I will try to help you brainstrom ideas!

Thanks Stephanie, Im thinking since there's 5 weeks left and 5 people I'll jut let each person pick one. I'll let you know when we do I would love some help brainstorming.

Glad to hear your getting over the funk. Winter seems to do that to a lot of people. Nothing a little Disney won't help. Hope things continue to get better between now and then.

Oh, and my votes are "Beauty and the Beast" and "Shrek". Have fun! Can't wait til we start DFN's!

Thanks, some Disney weather and fun is just what the doctor ordered.

So I am coming out of the funk. Some times things just hit me. Gavin had his opthamologist appointment last week and it seems the mass in his vision center is starting to affect his vision. So he needs glasses. Not a big deal right?? Well it was just hard to accept. Gavin is thrilled though. He thinks glasses are soo cool and has wanted some for awhile. So he picked out the bluest ones they had and he is handsome in them.

 

[cajunfan]

Another idea for Lilo & Stitch...Hula hoop contest...limbo contest...oh and son't forget the umbrellas for the drinks!

 

[Momofwishkid]

We got our first Big Give packages today!! The kids were so excited, even before they opened it and then after they saw what was inside Wow!! Crystal (Alternate Ego) sent very cute Animal Kingdom outfits for all three kids and they are amazing! She did such a good job and I cant wait to see them on at Animal Kingdom. Thank you so much Crystal! Here are some pics.

After I pryed them out of their outfits to pack them up. They had a blast playing with the ties for a good hour

Crystal they are so happy with the outfits! Thank again!

 

[yinyanggirls]

They were sure having fun being goofy. Love the extras on Kia's shirt!

 

[AlternateEgo]

Aww! Your children's smiles just made my day

I am so glad they liked them... And the bows, hehe.

 

[teresajoy]

What fabulously silly kids!!! I love it!!!

The outfits look fantastic!

 

[pacrosby]

OMG the bows on the heads are cracking me up

for the Big Give!!!


Pamela
Matty's Wish Trip PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2325607
Matty's Wish Trip TR "Mom, Dad, 3 Kids, and a Gingerbread Boy" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2356739

 

[Thumper321]

OMG! *LOVE* the outfits! They all looked so cute, and they really seemed to be having a good time! Congrats on the Big Give!

 

[maroo]

Love the outfits!!

and GREAT pictures!!!

Thank you SOOOO much for taking them and letting us all enjoy the outfits.

 

[Momofwishkid]

They were sure having fun being goofy. Love the extras on Kia's shirt!

Melissa, they were being goofy! I just love the pics when their being silly though. Kia was so happy her shirt was a little different and more girley than the boys. She loved it.

Aww! Your children's smiles just made my day

I am so glad they liked them... And the bows, hehe.

Crystal, Thank you soo much!! You did such an amazing job and we love them. Kia was thrilled with the headband too!!

What fabulously silly kids!!! I love it!!!

The outfits look fantastic!

Thanks Teresa, I love it when the kids are so happy they get delirious!!

OMG the bows on the heads are cracking me up

for the Big Give!!!


Pamela
Matty's Wish Trip PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2325607
Matty's Wish Trip TR "Mom, Dad, 3 Kids, and a Gingerbread Boy" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2356739

They seriously played with those bows for a long time. It's amazing how children can amuse themselves.

OMG! *LOVE* the outfits! They all looked so cute, and they really seemed to be having a good time! Congrats on the Big Give!

Thanks, The Big Give people are amazing and were so greatful for what they do for Wish families. It really does make their trip that much more special.

Love the outfits!!

and GREAT pictures!!!

Thank you SOOOO much for taking them and letting us all enjoy the outfits.

Thanks Maroo! I love taking and sharing pics of the kids. Even though I noticed afterwards my kitchen is a mess and Caidens shirt is on not only inside out but backwards too! Oh well he's still adorable!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Oh I love the looks on thier faces! Those are some really cute outfits!

 

[Momofwishkid]

We got our 2nd Big Give package today. From Heather (Birdie757) She sent the kids each 2 Disney color books and a very cute crayon roll up. Oh my gosh the kids loved these and they are going to such a life saver on our 10 hour plane trip!

Thanks so much Heather!
I am already overwhelmed by the kindness of these woman. It really does make my day and Gavin's to. Some days he gets so bored at home all day and these gifts have really made his day.
Here are some pics for you!

She even sent a very nice note for us!

Thank you so much Heather!