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

[jham]

Here is a picture of Brody's shirt and Karlyn's dress, or is it Gabby's? Who knows, they are identical!

There are no kids around this evening to model them. Maybe on Friday, I can take a picture of the three kids in their Hawaii clothes.

I only have 1 shirt left to make!

We had good news and bad news today. First the bad news, LIGHTS, MOTORS, ACTION is going to be closed while we are in Orlando. I am so sad. Brody and the rest of the guys would have loved it for sure. It is one of my favorites. Mike was so angry when I told him. I know he thinks they did it on purpose!

Now the good news. Karlyn had her Cardiology checkup today with an echocardiogram. There is no change from April and that is great. Her right ventricle is still working well and though her pressures are too high, they aren't any worse than usual. There does not appear to be any increase in loss of lung function since April and that is wonderful. All we are asking for at this point is for nothing to get worse. Staying the same is great news. Next week is the 2 year anniversary of her last open heart surgery. And then right after that, Aug 17th, is the 2 year anniversary since our son Ryan was killed in an accident. So much has happened since then. It is hard to even think about August 2006 for us but now we have September 2008 to look forward to.

Lindsey had to have 2 stitches just below her eyebrow last night. She was packing things to get ready to move and hit herself in the head with a candle holder. She has a really nice red, purple, pink, black and blue eye today. She wore her sunglasses most of the day so she wouldn't have to explain the colorful eye!

I'll try to post better pictures of the Hawaii clothes on Friday. Jham and her children are coming by Friday afternoon to deliver a surprise to Karlyn and we are all very excited. We'll post pics of that as well.

Denise

Good news for Karlyn! Lindsey giving herself a black eye sounds like something I would do! I can't wait to meet you all tomorrow! The kids are so excited. My oldest DD10 just got invited to one of her best friends' birthday party the same day and time and she is having a hard time deciding which place to go

 

[HeatherN]

Wow, all the clothes are so beautiful! I LOVE them. I don't know how you don't just sit around all day just smooching on those gorgous grandkids of yours.They are so cute! I am so glad you had good news on the last echo.I am always sick to my stomach before Hannah's.

 

[AURORA73]

I am so glad to hear the news about Karlyn. Mandy told me at lunch today before I had a chance to read your post. No change is great news!!!!

The shirts and dresses are cute. I hear they are even cuter in person. I may have to come over and see you all model them one of these nights.

Lindsey, sorry about your eye. Can we say OSHA? Just kidding. I am really sorry. Hope it heals fast.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Wow, all the clothes are so beautiful! I LOVE them. I don't know how you don't just sit around all day just smooching on those gorgous grandkids of yours.They are so cute! I am so glad you had good news on the last echo.I am always sick to my stomach before Hannah's.

I know, I just love them all. They are so fun and we always have a great time when they are around! Those heart things are so, so stressful. When you are never sure about the results it makes it that much harder.

I am so glad to hear the news about Karlyn. Mandy told me at lunch today before I had a chance to read your post. No change is great news!!!!

The shirts and dresses are cute. I hear they are even cuter in person. I may have to come over and see you all model them one of these nights.

Lindsey, sorry about your eye. Can we say OSHA? Just kidding. I am really sorry. Hope it heals fast.

Wouldn't you think that with a father who is a corporate senior safety consultant and a mother who does all the OSHA for a pediatric clinic she would know better. Can't you just hear me saying "Never pull a box off a shelf unless you know there is nothing on top of it!"

You will have to come by one of these nights. We would love to have you. Remember that the wish party is Aug 9th at 11 at the wishing place. Hope you can come.

Denise

 

[bigdismom]

I am so glad to hear the news about Karlyn. Mandy told me at lunch today before I had a chance to read your post. No change is great news!!!!

The shirts and dresses are cute. I hear they are even cuter in person. I may have to come over and see you all model them one of these nights.

Lindsey, sorry about your eye. Can we say OSHA? Just kidding. I am really sorry. Hope it heals fast.

The first thing my mom said to me as I am in tears and bleeding from my eyelid is not are you okay? It sounded more like this " I can tell you have not heard my OSHA tranning." I guess that is why when I was 16 my friends declared her the meanest mom in the world. After the other might I think they might have been right!

 

[bigdisgrandma]

This afternoon, Jham and 3 of her darling children stopped by bigdisgrandma's house for a visit. They came with wonderful surprises for Karlyn, Gabrielle and Brody. It was so fun to have them be there and give the presents to the kids. They fit right in at grandma's! Thanks Uncle Tim for taking them to the toys!

They all loved the journals that Jeanne had made for them. Karlyn was thrilled with Belle!

The Minnie Mouse outfit for Karlyn is absolutely wonderful and just like Gabby's Snow White, fits perfectly.

Here's her twirling picture! And a silly face picture too.

Bribing them with cupcakes, we got them to slow down long enough for a picture on the swing.

This is my favorite picture of the day!

It was so much fun to receive the Big Give gifts in person. Jeanne, you are amazing. Grandpa could hardly believe you had made Karlyn's outfit and he grew up with a mom who made a really good living sewing! Thanks for the sewing tips. We'll soon see how the applique things go.

We hope we can see you again next week at the Wish Party. Again, Thank you to you and your great family for your kindness and generousity. You and your kids are welcome anytime you come over to the West side of the valley. Remember, it's only 2 blocks from my house to the Hancock's!

Denise

 

[bigdisgrandma]

They are all done. Five Shirts, Three Skirts, two dresses. Now I just have to decide if I am going to try the appliques on T-Shirts. We'll have to see. Jham gave me some great tips today so I think I will at least give it a try.

 

[luvinyou]

This afternoon, Jham and 3 of her darling children stopped by bigdisgrandma's house for a visit. They came with wonderful surprises for Karlyn, Gabrielle and Brody. It was so fun to have them be there and give the presents to the kids. They fit right in at grandma's! Thanks Uncle Tim for taking them to the toys!

They all loved the journals that Jeanne had made for them. Karlyn was thrilled with Belle!

The Minnie Mouse outfit for Karlyn is absolutely wonderful and just like Gabby's Snow White, fits perfectly.

Here's her twirling picture! And a silly face picture too.

Bribing them with cupcakes, we got them to slow down long enough for a picture on the swing.

This is my favorite picture of the day!

It was so much fun to receive the Big Give gifts in person. Jeanne, you are amazing. Grandpa could hardly believe you had made Karlyn's outfit and he grew up with a mom who made a really good living sewing! Thanks for the sewing tips. We'll soon see how the applique things go.

We hope we can see you again next week at the Wish Party. Again, Thank you to you and your great family for your kindness and generousity. You and your kids are welcome anytime you come over to the West side of the valley. Remember, it's only 2 blocks from my house to the Hancock's!

Denise

Jeanne really out did herself! The outfit is gorgeous, and karlyn looks like she loves it! I can imagine how great it would be to recieve the package in person.

They are all done. Five Shirts, Three Skirts, two dresses. Now I just have to decide if I am going to try the appliques on T-Shirts. We'll have to see. Jham gave me some great tips today so I think I will at least give it a try.

The dress and shirt turned out great! I love them. Good luck with the applique!

 

[jessica52877]

A big give meet! the kids look like they had a great time! Beautiful outfit Jham!

The hawaii outfits are darling! I can't wait to see pictures when you return!

 

[Robin+5]

Denise,

The outfit looks adorable and so does Karlyn
Nice job on the shirts and dresses. I would like to learn how to applique. So when you learn some tips please let me know.

Lindsey...hope your eye feels better soon

Robin

 

[jham]

This afternoon, Jham and 3 of her darling children stopped by bigdisgrandma's house for a visit. They came with wonderful surprises for Karlyn, Gabrielle and Brody. It was so fun to have them be there and give the presents to the kids. They fit right in at grandma's! Thanks Uncle Tim for taking them to the toys!

They all loved the journals that Jeanne had made for them. Karlyn was thrilled with Belle!

The Minnie Mouse outfit for Karlyn is absolutely wonderful and just like Gabby's Snow White, fits perfectly.

Here's her twirling picture! And a silly face picture too.

Bribing them with cupcakes, we got them to slow down long enough for a picture on the swing.

This is my favorite picture of the day!

It was so much fun to receive the Big Give gifts in person. Jeanne, you are amazing. Grandpa could hardly believe you had made Karlyn's outfit and he grew up with a mom who made a really good living sewing! Thanks for the sewing tips. We'll soon see how the applique things go.

We hope we can see you again next week at the Wish Party. Again, Thank you to you and your great family for your kindness and generousity. You and your kids are welcome anytime you come over to the West side of the valley. Remember, it's only 2 blocks from my house to the Hancock's!

Denise

Thank you SO MUCH for inviting us over! The kids had a great time. Sorry they were in rare form, honestly, they ususally don't ask to see inside people's refrigerators! And thanks to "Uncle Tim" for letting them invade his basement. Your family is wonderful and the kids are so cute and sweet. I LOVED watching them look at, play with, and try on their new stuff. It is a rare "Big Give" opportunity to see this first hand and I am thankful. Just seeing those kids happy made my day! And thanks for the cupcakes bigdismom! And I have to say, in person, the orange outfits look really great! For those of you NOT BANNED, I'll soon be posting some pics of our meet on the disboutiquer thread. Denise, I'll send you a PM with some applique info!

 

[HeatherSue]

This afternoon, Jham and 3 of her darling children stopped by bigdisgrandma's house for a visit. They came with wonderful surprises for Karlyn, Gabrielle and Brody. It was so fun to have them be there and give the presents to the kids. They fit right in at grandma's! Thanks Uncle Tim for taking them to the toys!

They all loved the journals that Jeanne had made for them. Karlyn was thrilled with Belle!

The Minnie Mouse outfit for Karlyn is absolutely wonderful and just like Gabby's Snow White, fits perfectly.

Here's her twirling picture! And a silly face picture too.

Bribing them with cupcakes, we got them to slow down long enough for a picture on the swing.

This is my favorite picture of the day!

It was so much fun to receive the Big Give gifts in person. Jeanne, you are amazing. Grandpa could hardly believe you had made Karlyn's outfit and he grew up with a mom who made a really good living sewing! Thanks for the sewing tips. We'll soon see how the applique things go.

We hope we can see you again next week at the Wish Party. Again, Thank you to you and your great family for your kindness and generousity. You and your kids are welcome anytime you come over to the West side of the valley. Remember, it's only 2 blocks from my house to the Hancock's!

Denise

How cool that you all got to meet up!! Karlyn looks SO pretty and happy in her Minnie outfit!! Jeanne did a beautiful job on that!!!

I love seeing the pictures of all the kids together! They are all so cute!

We get the honor of meeting Jeanne and her family in February. We are so excited. Her son, Luke, is engaged to my daughter, after all!

They are all done. Five Shirts, Three Skirts, two dresses. Now I just have to decide if I am going to try the appliques on T-Shirts. We'll have to see. Jham gave me some great tips today so I think I will at least give it a try.

Wow, those turned out great!! I love this look!!

 

[bigdismom]

Denise,

The outfit looks adorable and so does Karlyn
Nice job on the shirts and dresses. I would like to learn how to applique. So when you learn some tips please let me know.

Lindsey...hope your eye feels better soon

Robin

Thanks for the well wishes for my eye. I does not look to bad today. The bruising is all on my eye lid and it has turned more pink-maroon. My husband thinks it looks like I am trying to bring back the wonderful eye shadow colors of the 80's.

 

[HeatherSue]

Thanks for the well wishes for my eye. I does not look to bad today. The bruising is all on my eye lid and it has turned more pink-maroon. My husband thinks it looks like I am trying to bring back the wonderful eye shadow colors of the 80's.

Ouch! I have to laugh at your husband's comment. I think we need pictures!

 

[bigdismom]

Thank you SO MUCH for inviting us over! The kids had a great time. Sorry they were in rare form, honestly, they ususally don't ask to see inside people's refrigerators! And thanks to "Uncle Tim" for letting them invade his basement. Your family is wonderful and the kids are so cute and sweet. I LOVED watching them look at, play with, and try on their new stuff. It is a rare "Big Give" opportunity to see this first hand and I am thankful. Just seeing those kids happy made my day! And thanks for the cupcakes bigdismom! And I have to say, in person, the orange outfits look really great! For those of you NOT BANNED, I'll soon be posting some pics of our meet on the disboutiquer thread. Denise, I'll send you a PM with some applique info!

Jeanne-Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts. Our family is so lucky to be part of this wonderful experience. I am in awe of all of the things we have received so far. Hopefully after todays visit we will be able to top the gifts and find something fun for Karlyn's birthday tomorrow. I am not holding my breath! By the way when I go to my moms house the first thing I normally do is look to see what is in the fridge. After 7 kids bigdisgrandma is used to someone standing at the fridge.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Jeanne-Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts. Our family is so lucky to be part of this wonderful experience. I am in awe of all of the things we have received so far. Hopefully after todays visit we will be able to top the gifts and find something fun for Karlyn's birthday tomorrow. I am not holding my breath! By the way when I go to my moms house the first thing I normally do is look to see what is in the fridge. After 7 kids bigdisgrandma is used to someone standing at the fridge.

I'm not only used to people looking in the fridge, it didn't even phase me! If he had helped himself to Grandpa's diet pepsi we would have adopted him right into the family that very minute. One of the other favorite foods always found in my fridge is Oscar Mayer Bologna. The kids all know that bologna is fair game and you are always welcome to that or a piece of cheese, no questions asked!

I am so glad we got to meet! It was so much fun. Next time, we'll wind up all the snowglobes one at a time and listen to the disney tunes

Denise

 

[SallyfromDE]

Thanks for the well wishes for my eye. I does not look to bad today. The bruising is all on my eye lid and it has turned more pink-maroon. My husband thinks it looks like I am trying to bring back the wonderful eye shadow colors of the 80's.

Did you look this good? This is my Mom. She was looking much better in this in picture then she had been. At Xmas, she pushed the dumpster to the curb and sort of fell inside it. She had a huge knot on her forehead. Dr. said all was fine, but she has very low blood platelets from Chemo and radiation etc... from Breast Cancer. At first she was embarassed, but then had great fun at work with it. She's a Bank Teller and people would ask her what happened, and she'd tell them she asked for a raise. At one point, she looked like the Grinch, sort of a lime green.

We still tease her bout it. Just had to share!

 

[bigdisgrandma]

bigdismom needs more posts to put the picture in so I will post it and then she can comment. Sally, I feel so sorry for your mom. She looks like she's a good sport grandma.

 

[SallyfromDE]

It looks like it hurts! Mom is a good sport. She said it never hurt, just looked nasty. Every day it looked worse. She wore the Santa hat to try and hide the lump. But who could miss that face!

 

[bigdismom]

After the picture of Sally's mom I am not even sure my eye looks bruised. Gabrielle has informed me that she does not think that my eye looks so bad. She thinks the scary part of the picture is that I do not have any make-up on this morning.