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

[bigdisgrandma]

I can't believe that you leave in 15 days
One trick that worked with us is that we bought 2 cases of water from Walmart and bought empty water bottles that have an insulated sleeve over them and a long lanyard attached to it. We filled the bottles with ice and then water and the water stayed cool all day long. We had back packs that we brought water with us and just kept filling the insulated bottles. It saved money (water is expensive in the parks). We also bought rain ponchos at walmart. They were $8 each in the parks and $3 at walmart, just in case. Hopefully you won't need them. We also brought little packets of powdered drink mix to add to water for lunch, Like Propell or Gator Aid to replace electrolytes because of all the sweating.
When you go into MK, make sure you visit the Main Street Bakery.
OMG, the best cinnamon buns I have ever had

Great ideas, especially the water. We have frequently frozen the bottles and then let them thaw during the day. I think we have some of those insulated bottles. I'll have to look for them. My husband is a huge fan of those powder packets. He has diabetes and so we get the ones without added sugar for him but we have used them all summer long. Flavored electrolyte packets will make wonderful sense. We have been collecting rain ponchos so that we have one for everyone and a couple of extras. We also have a bunch of those collapsable (?) umbrellas that I will pack just in case. The reason we have a bunch is because of all the times I forget to pack one! I have my fingers crossed that we won't have a storm like you had. I will most definitely check out that bakery. I do love me some good bakery food! Carbs are my favorite, well, that and chocolate.

Fun postcards came to our house yesterday. When the kids stop by on their way to soccer practice, I will give them the cards. I do believe that I am acquainted with the pixies who sent them! They are so cute! Thanks!

Denise

 

[bex271]

OMG it's getting so close now. I can't wait to see what you've made.

becca

 

[inkedupmomma]

HI big disgrandma and mom I stumbled upon your ptr and wanted to say hi!! your children are beautiful (and what hams We will be in WDW the same time you will be!! Hope to bump into you!! and I'm subbing!!

Also, what is the disboutique big give??

 

[bigdisgrandma]

HI big disgrandma and mom I stumbled upon your ptr and wanted to say hi!! your children are beautiful (and what hams We will be in WDW the same time you will be!! Hope to bump into you!! and I'm subbing!!

Also, what is the disboutique big give??

Oh, I hope we might bump into you guys too! Aren't you just so excited!

The disboutique big give is a wonderful group of people who sew, craft and assorted other skills and then decided to share them with Make A Wish kids and their families for their trip to WDW. They make custom outfits for the kids to wear and also send "pixie dust" like stickers, hairbows, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, autograph books, etc. They are amazing people who are so generous and kind. They have a thread located on the Disney for Families board.

Here is the link to their thread. You will meet great people and see some amazing clothes for kids!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923786

We hope to post some more pictures this weekend ! Thanks for joining. I am on my way to your PTR!

Denise

 

[inkedupmomma]

Oh, I hope we might bump into you guys too! Aren't you just so excited!

The disboutique big give is a wonderful group of people who sew, craft and assorted other skills and then decided to share them with Make A Wish kids and their families for their trip to WDW. They make custom outfits for the kids to wear and also send "pixie dust" like stickers, hairbows, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, autograph books, etc. They are amazing people who are so generous and kind. They have a thread located on the Disney for Families board.

Here is the link to their thread. You will meet great people and see some amazing clothes for kids!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923786

We hope to post some more pictures this weekend ! Thanks for joining. I am on my way to your PTR!

Denise

Oh yes we will have to bump into each other!!! I don't see any set schedule for you guys, but if you wanna know our deal check out my ptr!!

the disboutique sounds like an awesome group of people!!

 

[bigdismom]

I am a little slow getting pictures posted, I guess better late than never.
We recieved two packges on the same day. I appologize I do not have the disboard names of the women who sent the packages. I will have Bigdisgrandma post that in a future post. But in the mean time thank you Wendy and Jenny

The kids each received a very cute authograph book and a colored pencil roll-up.

Karlyn loves to color. I love it when she colors and it is not on my walls! These will come in very handy on our flight.

The kids are very excited that they might get the oppertunity to get all of the characters autographs. They have already decided that that might be one of the first things we bring bac and take to school for to show and tell.
Thank you to both of you for spreading pixie dust our way.
Here is an extra picture for all of you. Karlyn was in one of her very goofy moods that day. I can only imaging how goofy she will be as we get closer to the trip.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Thanks to 100acreprincess and enchantedprincess for the packages. You really are special princesses in our family. As I have said before, we have been practicing autographs using scrap paper so that the kids will be experts by the time we get to Florida

Well, I know that for some of you the word RAIN is really a four letter word but here in Utah we have not had much rain at all this summer and have had many 100 degree days. Our humidity has been around 18-20%. Yesterday it was 98 at my house and it was really too hot. My husband took some of our family to the BYU football game and almost cooked in the sun even with sunscreen SPF 50. I stayed home because I don't do well in that much heat for the afternoon. Now tonight, it is RAINING and my outdoor thermometer says 59 degrees! We really don't want rain when we are in Florida but right now it is wonderful here. However, the power is out at Lindsey's house and they were told it would be probably 1 am before they have power. 17,000 homes are without power in their area right now. I told her they could come to my house but the kids are having too much fun with flashlights!

Have a wonderful holiday tomorrow and don't forget to fly your flags!

Denise

 

[mistymouse5001]

Your trip is almost here!! We are destined to have rain in Florida but you'll think of something to do!(rent a canoe and travel the parks?)Even in a hurricane it's still Disney!

 

[inkedupmomma]

those grankids of yours are sooo dang cute!!! and omg!! I want these outfits and cool colored pencil holders hehe my kids would lose it if someone sentthem gifts, I bet your grankids just love it!

 

[bigdisgrandma]

Your trip is almost here!! We are destined to have rain in Florida but you'll think of something to do!(rent a canoe and travel the parks?)Even in a hurricane it's still Disney!

We are all singing "Rain, Rain go away! Come again another day!" But we do have our raingear ready to go into the suitcases. Besides, don't you know I love a boat ride at Disney and we own a canoe so we do know how to paddle one!

You only have 2 days so now it's time to buy the snacks, clean the house and get your babies ready for their grand sleepovers! We figure that we will probably be at GKTW by around 6 pm on the 10th. When you get back from whatever you are doing that day, check at the main desk and I will make sure Lindsey leaves a note for you so that you can track them down that night if you would like. If you are too busy, we will totally understand but if you get a moment from your adventures, it would be great for a quick little Hello--mini Dis meet! Oh, Lindsey's last name is Ziemski!

Denise

 

[bigdisgrandma]

those grankids of yours are sooo dang cute!!! and omg!! I want these outfits and cool colored pencil holders hehe my kids would lose it if someone sentthem gifts, I bet your grankids just love it!

Thanks, we think they are quite wonderful! Your kids wouldn't lose them, 'cause you wouldn't let them...and they would have so much fun too.
Hope day two at school is good for your daughter. Our little granddaughter Kaylee, who started Kindergarten yesterday came by last night to tell us all about her wonderful day at Big School! It was so cute.

Denise

 

[teresajoy]

One trick that worked with us is that we bought 2 cases of water from Walmart and bought empty water bottles that have an insulated sleeve over them and a long lanyard attached to it. We filled the bottles with ice and then water and the water stayed cool all day long. We had back packs that we brought water with us and just kept filling the insulated bottles. It saved money (water is expensive in the parks).

Another tip that I learned here on the Disboards is that if you find a place that has the fountain drinks, they will give you a free cup of ice water! And, if they don't have water, they will often give you a free cup of ice, and then you can put water in it from a fountain. I was so happy to have this tip on our last trip! Many of the carts have the ice water and all the counter services have them. And, they don't even look at you funny for asking! It really was a lifesaver for us somedays!

I sent a package for Karlyn the other week, and I'm hoping it reaches you before you leave! And, that it fits, and she likes it... Oh so much to worry about!

I'm sorry you weren't able to get the pettis! I order them for people, but they take at least 6 weeks to get in, and your trip is coming up so quick!!!! Yeah!

hmmm, maybe I should have introduced myself FIRST! I am Teresa from over on the Disboutique thread.

 

[bigdismom]

When we startesd this whole adventure our paperchain was 109 links long.
Now we are down to only 7. I cant believe that we are down to only 1 week!!The kids could not be anymore excited

Me on the other hand could not be anymore stressed out. We have never done a big family vacation and Gabby has never been on a plane. She is insistant that she is going to need to use her "barf bag". I am not sure how things are going to go. I have thought alot about packing and what I need to pack but have not started yet. Bigdisgrandma is the "Professional" Disney World traveler. I guess we will just to trust her and follow her lead.
We did receive the package from Teresa yesterday.

The package included a very cute card from Theresa's daughter Arminda Sue. Karlyn loved the birds that Arminda had drawn above the heart wearing a crown. Karlyn says the crown means it is a princess heart. Inside the card were stickers of Karlyn's favorite princesses.

The package also had a perfect fitting princess dress.

Bigdisgrandma is working on a pettiskirt that will fit perfectly under this dress.
This next picture would be the reaction I got when I told Karlyn it was time to take the dress of to put her P.J's on.

Thank you Teresa and Arminda for the thoughtful gift. It will add more joy to our trip that we could have created ourselves.

 

[bigdisgrandma]

As soon as Lindsey brings back the camera, I will post some pictures of the Pettislips that have taken up most of my spare time for the last 5 days! My husband is getting really sick of the ruffles everywhere!

I was just starting to think about what I am going to wear on this trip! I have a nice orange hawaiian outfit and a darling Wish trip shirt but beyond that...I better start planning that part of the trip or I could have some really serious problems in Florida!

Denise

 

[bigdismom]

As soon as Lindsey brings back the camera, I will post some pictures of the Pettislips that have taken up most of my spare time for the last 5 days! My husband is getting really sick of the ruffles everywhere!

I was just starting to think about what I am going to wear on this trip! I have a nice orange hawaiian outfit and a darling Wish trip shirt but beyond that...I better start planning that part of the trip or I could have some really serious problems in Florida!

Denise

Wait stop everything!!! You mean I have to worry about packing something for myself? I did not get anywhere near enough customs for the whole week. What am I going to do now?
Mom, I will bring the camera to your house tomorrow when I run Brody out your way for soccer.
By the way I did just finnish the very last of the 14 pairs of little girls socks to match the clothes they received from the Disboutiquers.

 

[teresajoy]

When we startesd this whole adventure our paperchain was 109 links long.
Now we are down to only 7. I cant believe that we are down to only 1 week!!The kids could not be anymore excited

Me on the other hand could not be anymore stressed out. We have never done a big family vacation and Gabby has never been on a plane. She is insistant that she is going to need to use her "barf bag". I am not sure how things are going to go. I have thought alot about packing and what I need to pack but have not started yet. Bigdisgrandma is the "Professional" Disney World traveler. I guess we will just to trust her and follow her lead.
We did receive the package from Teresa yesterday.

The package included a very cute card from Theresa's daughter Arminda Sue. Karlyn loved the birds that Arminda had drawn above the heart wearing a crown. Karlyn says the crown means it is a princess heart. Inside the card were stickers of Karlyn's favorite princesses.

The package also had a perfect fitting princess dress.

Bigdisgrandma is working on a pettiskirt that will fit perfectly under this dress.
This next picture would be the reaction I got when I told Karlyn it was time to take the dress of to put her P.J's on.

Thank you Teresa and Arminda for the thoughtful gift. It will add more joy to our trip that we could have created ourselves.

Wait stop everything!!! You mean I have to worry about packing something for myself? I did not get anywhere near enough customs for the whole week. What am I going to do now?
Mom, I will bring the camera to your house tomorrow when I run Brody out your way for soccer.
By the way I did just finnish the very last of the 14 pairs of little girls socks to match the clothes they received from the Disboutiquers.

OH wow, Karlyn is so beautiful! It makes me so happy that she was happy about our package! She is just stunning!
I can't wait to show the pictures to Arminda! She will be so happy!

Goodness, I keep typing and retyping, and can't quite put into words how I feel. I'm just so happy to have been able to be a small part of your trip. It brings me more joy than you can imagine! Your family has really touched my heart. I just love the way you interact with each other. We can all tell how much you love each other.

 

[mistymouse5001]

We are all singing "Rain, Rain go away! Come again another day!" But we do have our raingear ready to go into the suitcases. Besides, don't you know I love a boat ride at Disney and we own a canoe so we do know how to paddle one!

You only have 2 days so now it's time to buy the snacks, clean the house and get your babies ready for their grand sleepovers! We figure that we will probably be at GKTW by around 6 pm on the 10th. When you get back from whatever you are doing that day, check at the main desk and I will make sure Lindsey leaves a note for you so that you can track them down that night if you would like. If you are too busy, we will totally understand but if you get a moment from your adventures, it would be great for a quick little Hello--mini Dis meet! Oh, Lindsey's last name is Ziemski!

Denise

I'll pm my cell! I have planned meeting you and snatching a hug for a while now ,I would be disappointed not to see the kids before we go.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Can't believe your trip is so close. Are the kiddos getting any sleep???

 

[inkedupmomma]

6 days..wooo hooooo

 

[SallyfromDE]

As soon as Lindsey brings back the camera, I will post some pictures of the Pettislips that have taken up most of my spare time for the last 5 days! My husband is getting really sick of the ruffles everywhere!

I was just starting to think about what I am going to wear on this trip! I have a nice orange hawaiian outfit and a darling Wish trip shirt but beyond that...I better start planning that part of the trip or I could have some really serious problems in Florida!

Denise

I'm in the same boat!