Gavin's Wish Comes True!! MAW

[StefaniLyn]

Those pirate outfits are ADORABLE! And so cute to match the boys and girl! You know me, the big matchy matchy fan! Tell Kia her hair looked fine! The Big Give creativity never ceases to amaze me!

 

[pacrosby]

Hey!....................You mentioned looking into the Pirate league which makes me want to ask if Pirates in general are big with your boys. There's a Pirate Adventure Dinner in Orlando which GKTW offers at a discount (free for wish child and 50% off for rest of family) which for your family might run about 100 bucks. I noticed that the cheapest package for the pirate league is 50 bucks a child. Of course you don't get made up and everything at the dinner but I suppose you could do that as a family at the villa before you go LOL


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

 

[Momofwishkid]

Oh WOW...Jennifer looking at all your Big Give pictures just brought back TONS of tears... I really need to learn how to control my crying when it comes to Disney and wish kids...

Aren't these Big Give ladies amazing...

Thanks for sharing...before you know it, your trip will be here...

They are so talented and have the hugest hearts to do what they do for our Wish kids. Dont worry about the tears I think we all do it. Every time the kids are opening a package and they get so happy, I have that laughing with joy with tears thing going on.

Those pirate outfits are ADORABLE! And so cute to match the boys and girl! You know me, the big matchy matchy fan! Tell Kia her hair looked fine! The Big Give creativity never ceases to amaze me!

I love the matchy matchy and so do the kids!

Hey!....................You mentioned looking into the Pirate league which makes me want to ask if Pirates in general are big with your boys. There's a Pirate Adventure Dinner in Orlando which GKTW offers at a discount (free for wish child and 50% off for rest of family) which for your family might run about 100 bucks. I noticed that the cheapest package for the pirate league is 50 bucks a child. Of course you don't get made up and everything at the dinner but I suppose you could do that as a family at the villa before you go LOL


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

Thanks Pamela! I will have to look into that. The kids all love the whole pirate thing.

 

[jharrowell]

Hi Jen from another Jen!

Just got through the thread and it looks like your having a blast with all the gifts and movie nights, etc.

The Pirates Dinner Adventure is very cheesy but good fun. Very much like medieval times in that you sit in a color section and chear on your pirate with loads of games, sword fights, etc. If you sit in the lower sections there's also a chance your kids could be in the show...

My nieces in the Pirates show.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Hi Jen from another Jen!

Just got through the thread and it looks like your having a blast with all the gifts and movie nights, etc.

The Pirates Dinner Adventure is very cheesy but good fun. Very much like medieval times in that you sit in a color section and chear on your pirate with loads of games, sword fights, etc. If you sit in the lower sections there's also a chance your kids could be in the show...

My nieces in the Pirates show.

Hi Jen, Welcome! Thanks, I have definetley fallen behind on the DFN's. I have to admit we are still watching movies but I have just not been doing the crafts, foods. I really need to the kids were loving it. I've just run out of ideas to do with things I already have around the house and am so broke right now I cant go shopping. Oh well we are still lovin the movies
I am definetley looking into the pirate dinner adventure and also want to do Medieval Times. I used to live in So. Cal and always wanted to do the one there but never did.
Cute pic of your nieces!

So we are officially at the 1 month mark! It's going by so fast. I have so much to do still. Like go get me some comfortable shoes anybody have any suggestions?? Im thinking about the Teva mush flip flops. I am so not a tennis shoes person but dont want my feet killing me either. I did go get some Dr. Schol's inserts for my tennis and it helps but I really want some comfy sandals.

 

[jenb1023]

I think we need a count of how many Jen's there are on this thread now - are we up to 4?

 

[Momofwishkid]

I think we need a count of how many Jen's there are on this thread now - are we up to 4?

The story of my life, Im telling you there's Jen's everywhere. It's OK though I think it's kinda cool now that Im older. I used to hate it when I was in school.

So it was like christmas here today We got back from Gavin's therapies and had 5 packages waiting for us for the amazing Big Give and Wow is all I can say. My camera died about half way through and I had to use DD's camera but I want to charge my battery before I put up pics but there coming, I promise!

On a side note I went out and bought Jillian Michaels 30 minute shed workout DVD today and cant wait to start. They say you can lose 20 pounds in 30 days so maybe I can lose a couple before we leave. (I hope).

At Gavin's PT today his therapist said we are going to go ahead and order him a wheelchair. We were hoping he would get back his strenghth and endurance as time went on after his surgery but it's just not happening. Especially his endurance. He can only walk for about 5 minutes before he gets to tired. We probrably wont get approval from insurance before we leave for Disney but the PT is going to see about renting one until we get approval. I have very mixed feelings about it. It will be nice and make things so much easier for us but I had really hoped we wouldnt need it. Gavin loved his wheelchair while he was in patient rehab so I dont think that will be an issue which Im glad about.

Be back in a bit with pics!

 

[Momofwishkid]

So I couldnt wait to post pics So here are the pics taken with DD's camera. Lynn (cajunfan) sent something for all of us. She is so amazing and sent some very cool things. Thank you Thank you Lynn! I feel like my Thank you's dont express how greatful we are for everything but please know how special all of you are making our trip and lives! Caiden is at school and we just couldnt wait to open the packages so I'll post his later. Im as bad as the kids I just cant wait

I am just lovin Gavin's expressions in these!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Sorry wasnt done

These tumbler cups are so cool!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Alright I must be tired, I keep pushing enter to early.
Lynn even sent something for DH and myself. This was such a surprise. Thank you Lynn!
Please be gentle on the pics, Not the best pics of me. Will post one of DH with Caiden's.

This is the coolest tote I have even seen. It starts out so small and then pops out a tote!

This journal will come in soo handy. I cant wait to write all about our trip in it.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Alright batteries all charged and I can finish up my pics. Our next package is from Jen (cjbear) she sent the kids the cutest eye spy pillows! They absolutley LOVE them!! I had a hard time getting these back to put away for the trip. I did let them play with them for awhile though. Thank you so much Jen and family. We also loved the note with all the stickers to cute! Make sure you tell Caroline and Sarah how much we love them.

I said they were pillows so Gavin had to try it out.

Thanks to Jen, Jim, Caroline, and Sarah!!!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Like I said it was like Christmas here today! This package is from Deborah (sorry I dont her Dis name) The kids loved everything and Im so greatful for all the pixie dust. I think I'll have some entertained kids on that long flight. Thank you soo much!

The boys got Incredibles Secret decoders, Monsters Inc stickers, Cars color activity book, 3-D Toy Story stickers and a really cool smarties game that's like connect 4. Kia got a book of Ariel stickers, Ariel crayons, Ariel notebook, roller stamper, Ariel temp tattoos, and a smarty game! Thank you so much Deborah. and we loved the Tink on Kia's bag!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Im sorry there's so many pics today. Im really going easy on you. I took over 100 pics of all our Big Give stuff today.
Our next package is from Mona (WDWAtLast). Mona is so sweet she sent me the most beautiful bag. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Ok, now for the kids.

Beautiful card, this will be going in our scrapbook!

Thank you Mona!! Everything is soo appreciated. I just know how to describe how wonderful it is what you all are doing. Ok I'll wipe the tears away now.

 

[Momofwishkid]

Ok a few more, Lynn (cajunfan) here are the ones of Caiden opening his and Gavin and Caiden modeling their shirts. Thanks again, we love everything!

 

[Thumper321]

You weren't kidding! It was like Christmas at your house today! I'm so glad that the Big Give makes this possible for the kids. It really does add that extra bit of magic!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

That is some cool stuff!! Love your purse! Thank you for taking all of those pictures. I just love looking at all the pics! Yayy for Christmas in February!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Wow, that was fun just to look at in pics. I can imagine what a fun day the kids had. You look great in those pics. You have a beautiful smile! And apparently, today, a lot to smile about.

 

[Momofwishkid]

You weren't kidding! It was like Christmas at your house today! I'm so glad that the Big Give makes this possible for the kids. It really does add that extra bit of magic!

It seriously was and yes, it definetley adds magic to the trip and really helps get the kids excited. I think sometimes they just dont get the 1 month left tell Disney.

That is some cool stuff!! Love your purse! Thank you for taking all of those pictures. I just love looking at all the pics! Yayy for Christmas in February!

Thanks, The purse is soo cute. Pics really dont do it justice. She did such an amazing job. I so wish i could sew like these woman.

Wow, that was fun just to look at in pics. I can imagine what a fun day the kids had. You look great in those pics. You have a beautiful smile! And apparently, today, a lot to smile about.

Hi Melissa, it was so fun. The kids had a blast. Thanks for the comment on my pics. I am one of those people who HATE taking pics of myself especially when "strangers" will see them their was tons to smile abut though and the Big Give people deserved to see how happy I really was with everything.

 

[WDWAtLast]

I am glad my package made it there safely and glad you liked the purse! Gavin was my first Big Give and I had so much fun choosing the Pixie Dust items and sewing your tote! I know you will have a magical trip!!!

 

[jenb1023]

Wow - what great stuff and what great photos!