Karlyn’s Wish Is Coming True ***1st hair tutorial***

[bigdisgrandma]

We have the best news…Make A Wish along with a generous donor here in Salt Lake have made it possible for Karlyn and her family to go to the 4th of July Hannah Montana concert at BYU in Provo. The tickets for this concert sold out in about 10 minutes when they went on sale in April and the prices went sky high on e-bay. Someone donated several sets of tickets to MAW. So they had a drawing for the tickets today and Karlyn was one of the ones who get to go. Meeting Hannah Montana was Karlyn’s second wish after Disney World so she is really excited to go. Stadium of Fire is Provo’s big 4th of July celebration and this year it is Hannah, Blue Man Group and Glen Beck along with a huge fireworks show.

When the tickets sold out, Grandpa and I decided we would have to do a Backyard of Fire for the grandkids because we knew tickets were hard to come by. We are going to have a BBQ and then watch the Hannah Montana Concert Movie and then have some fireworks in our back yard. I know, not quite the same but we have 14 grandchildren so we sometimes have to adapt our activities.

Also, Utah has a state holiday every July 24th to celebrate the coming of the Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. It is a huge multi-day celebration with 3 parades, rodeos, concerts and even a marathon. The horse parade for the rodeo is on July 12th and MAW has a wagon entered in the parade. Our wish family will get to ride in the wagon for that parade. All the rest of us will of course be there to cheer them on and make sure they do their parade waves just perfectly.

Again, we are so grateful to Make A Wish for everything they do for these children and their families.

Denise

 

[Iluvmickeymouse!]

Oh wow, I bet Karlyn is just beside herself!!!!! That sounds like it will be fun!! Tell her congrats and have a great time!!

 

[GoofyDoo]

OMGosh, that IS wonderful news!!! It was interesting for me when CJ was honing in on his wish...I started to think how different each of my children's wishes would've been (esp. after my DD14 tried to talk him into going to Hawaii--LOL!!). My DS11 would've wished for something involving wrestlers, and my DD8 would definitely have wished to meet HANNAH MONTANNA!!!! I was asking our wish coordinator when he was here what some of the most popular wishes are besides Disney, and he said that she was definitely one of them. He told me that Miley Cyrus is great with the Wish kids, so I hope this turns out to be a spectacular experience for Karlyn!!! WOW--this is like getting a bonus wish! I'm so happy for y'all!!!

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Oh wow, I bet Karlyn is just beside herself!!!!! That sounds like it will be fun!! Tell her congrats and have a great time!!

They are all so excited. Karlyn calls her oxygen canula "Miley" when she puts it on to go to bed. Then in the morning she becomes "Hanna".

OMGosh, that IS wonderful news!!! It was interesting for me when CJ was honing in on his wish...I started to think how different each of my children's wishes would've been (esp. after my DD14 tried to talk him into going to Hawaii--LOL!!). My DS11 would've wished for something involving wrestlers, and my DD8 would definitely have wished to meet HANNAH MONTANNA!!!! I was asking our wish coordinator when he was here what some of the most popular wishes are besides Disney, and he said that she was definitely one of them. He told me that Miley Cyrus is great with the Wish kids, so I hope this turns out to be a spectacular experience for Karlyn!!! WOW--this is like getting a bonus wish! I'm so happy for y'all!!!

My daughter always knew Karlyn would choose Disney but it was a close second with Hannah. Now her brother would have chosen Jeff Gordon and NASCAR. You're right, each child is so different and that is the wonderful thing!

Denise

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Happy 4th to everyone. Don't forget to fly the flag!

Denise

 

[Bill_Lin]

Thank you for the reminder, but I could not forget to fly the flag, in honor of my son, the Wish Tripper's biggest brother. He leaves Iraq in 2 days, ending his second combat tour. He is my hero.

Bill

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Thank you for the reminder, but I could not forget to fly the flag, in honor of my son, the Wish Tripper's biggest brother. He leaves Iraq in 2 days, ending his second combat tour. He is my hero.

Bill

And mine as well. My nephew returned from Iraq 1 month ago and we are so glad to have him back safe and sound. May God bless your son and all those who serve us so unselfishly. Hope the next few days fly by for your family until he is reunited with you all!

Denise

 

[Bill_Lin]

We also remember those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Last tour my son lost his Sergeant, his best friend and his room mate. I teach my little Wish Trip girl to honor them. And think of what Henri Landwirth endured in WWII. We should all be thankful for what WE have, and for Wish Trips as a true expression of compassion, giving, sacrifice and love.

Bill

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Last night (the 4th) Karlyn and her family got to see the Stadium of Fire Hannah Montana Concert courtesy of MAW and some generous donors. They had an absolutely wonderful time. The concert was wonderful and the fireworks were fantastic. Of course, it was a really late night with the fireworks finally ending and then the traffic jam to get home. It meant they didn't get home until one in the morning. They met some friends in the parking lot before the concert and had a great visit with them. Then they got new Hannah T-shirts and loved every minute of the evening. Even their dad had a great time. Of course, he has had to learn to love Hannah with those 2 little girls singing with and watching Hannah every chance they get.

Karlyn has already drawn a picture and written her thank you note to MAW for letting her have this wonderful adventure.

Update on our trip. We have made reservations for Gabby and Karlyn for the BBB on Friday afternoon Sept 12 at DTD before we go to the MNSSHP. Grandma, Mom, Aunt Mandy and the girls will be having a marvelous time there while the guys go swimming for the afternoon.

Denise

 

[GoofyDoo]

What a blast!!! Some things are just worth suffering through traffic jams afterward. Those will be memories your family will always cherish. I can't wait to hear all about BBB and see pics!!

 

[Iluvmickeymouse!]

Last night (the 4th) Karlyn and her family got to see the Stadium of Fire Hannah Montana Concert courtesy of MAW and some generous donors. They had an absolutely wonderful time. The concert was wonderful and the fireworks were fantastic. Of course, it was a really late night with the fireworks finally ending and then the traffic jam to get home. It meant they didn't get home until one in the morning. They met some friends in the parking lot before the concert and had a great visit with them. Then they got new Hannah T-shirts and loved every minute of the evening. Even their dad had a great time. Of course, he has had to learn to love Hannah with those 2 little girls singing with and watching Hannah every chance they get.

Karlyn has already drawn a picture and written her thank you note to MAW for letting her have this wonderful adventure.

Update on our trip. We have made reservations for Gabby and Karlyn for the BBB on Friday afternoon Sept 12 at DTD before we go to the MNSSHP. Grandma, Mom, Aunt Mandy and the girls will be having a marvelous time there while the guys go swimming for the afternoon.

Denise

I am so glad that she had an amazing time!! Gabby and Karlyn are going to love the BBB. Make sure you post pics of them all done up!!!!!

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Lindsey (Karlyn's Mom) and I are working on Picture posting. Hopefully tomorrow or the next day.

Denise

 

[AURORA73]

I am so glad Karlyn got to see Hannah Montana and that the rest of her family got to go as well. What a fun extra wish!

BBB yea! I can't wait to see those pictures.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Sorry, Lindsey and I are still working on the pictures. We had kind of a crazy weekend but we are getting back on track so maybe tonight.

Denise

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Okay, here is a picture of our kid trippers,Brody, Karlyn, and Gabrielle. This was taken about a month ago. Both girls are missing most of their front teeth. http://
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This one is 13 of our 14 grandchildren all wearing Disney World T-shirts that Grandma and Grandpa brought back to them from one of our many trips. This was taken 5/2006.

As you can see, we have all shapes and sizes and hair colors! There is one more boy who was not born when this picture was taken and we have one more coming in January.

I know we will get better at this picture stuff eventually. I am usually not allowed to even touch the camera!

Denise

 

[Iluvmickeymouse!]

Yay pics!!!! Now I need to know the secret....how in the world did you get 13 kids to all be looking at the camera and NO ONE is crying or screaming??????????????????? There are only 6 that we try and take pictures with and it never fails....one is looking away....screaming...or crying! I love the fact that they are all wearing Disney shirts, that is soooo cute!!

 

[GoofyDoo]

OMGosh, I can't even get four kids to take a decent pic together, which is why I had to post my older two separately from my younger two. That pic of all the grandkids is amazing!!! WOW. I love the other pic, too--they are all beautiful children!!! Thanks for posting those.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Here is the secret. Grandma believes in bribes! I promised them all a water balloon fight as soon as we were done and it really only took about 10 trys to get this one and a few others that I like as well. I will tell you that Grandpa says the pictures turned out so well because they all have his "sparkling personality!"

Because they all live quite close to each other, they do spend a lot of time together. They are really good friends and get along together very well. Everyone has a buddy! My children were the same way as they grew up. Two boys, then three girls, then two more boys.

Glad you like the pictures. Thanks for your kind words.

Denise

 

[GoofyDoo]

You two sound like such a fun Grandma and Grandpa!!!

 

[AmberGreenawalt]

We're headed to Disney for a Wish Trip too! I've enjoyed reading your report...can't wait to read more!