Keyan's Make-a-Wish Trip

[jham]

Yes, that is our first glimpse of the outfits from Lacy, she did an amazing job! And her DD is adorable, we do need pics of her in her Minnie outfit too! I'm sorry you had a rough day yesterday

 

[Stephres]

Oh the girls look so cute in their outfits! I am so glad that you are doing better, you are such a strong mom!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

The girls looked so cute in all their outfits!

Hope this vacation allows you to destress yourself a little! You need it too Mom!

Have a great trip!

 

[adoptionmomma4]

Sleep sure makes the world look brighter! I am back to my chipper self, excited beyond belief that we will be leaving for Florida in 3 days! I actually can't believe that this dream is coming true. So, back to yesterday....I got home from shipping Keyan's diapers to GKTW and picking up a few last minute things to find that the mail man had delivered another box!!! Yea! I took it inside and the girls attacked me, unable to refrain themselves.

We looked inside to find Minnie outfits and hair bows. They are the cutest outfits and once again, fit great! It is amazing. Thanks Lacy! We would love to have you e-mail me a picture of your little girl in the matching outfit!!! The work that you did on these is incredible

After I pried the Minnie outfits off, we put on the Minnie shirts with the twirl skirts so that the girls could model the entire outfit. Several of the neighbors stopped to see the girls in their new clothes. I think you are all right when you say we will get a lot of attention at Disney. We are pretty used to it,as we seem to draw a crowd wherever we go, but it should be extra fun while at Disney

Of course we had to all start twirling!!!

Thank you all from every cell in my body. I wish that I could express the depth of our gratitiude. Having a child like Keyan, with extensive medical needs, takes such a toll on the entire family. Each and every one of you has contributed to making us feel like royalty and making this not just about a vacation, but instead an experience of a lifetime. I have walked around with a smile on my face for the last week because we have had lots of extra joy in our house. And believe me, for a tired, stressed out mommy of a special needs little girl, a permanent smile is not always there. You will never know how you have changed our lives!!

Ohh My Goodness they look SOOOO CUTE in everything.

I am so thankful my outfit’s fit! I usually only sew for Katie so I was so worried they would not fit. I will have to get a picture of Katie in her outfit and post it for you. She wore hers to Joann’s last night. She was so naughty in the store, but several people commented on her outfit and said "she looks so cute I can see how she gets away with being so rotten” She was REALLY rotten!

Anyway- Your DD's are so cute and look so happy in their new customs. It brought tears to my eyes seeing how excited this big give has made them. It has also "restored my faith in humanity". When I was buying the fabric to make your outfits of course they asked what I was making. I was after all buying 5 yards of denim and 10 yards of Minnie dot (I didn’t use it all LOL!) not a normal combination I assume. When I explained what I was doing and why and about all of the wonderful, caring people on the Disboutique board not only was I crying so was the lady at the cutting counter and the lady in line beside me were crying also. These strangers were so touched by the caring and generosity of people they do not even know. It really is AMAZING!

Have a wonderful trip to Disney. Your family will be turning heads wherever you go

Lacy

 

[hogansteph]

A question for the experts. We will be staying at GKTW so we will be driving to and from the parks. I have always stayed on Disney property, so my question is about park hopping....
If I park at MK, and than want to hop to Epcot, do I go back to my car and drive to Epcot? Or, do I use Disney transportaion to Epcot, and than when I am finished, take it back to MK where my car will be?

Does that make sense? Am I over thinking this?

I have been busy all day making pony tail holders to match the girls MAW shirts and their princess outfits. It wouldn't be so bad except for the mass quantity!!! I did get my hubby to help for awhile! I wanted to take his picture but he would not let me!

I think that all I have left to do is pack! We have a very busy Monday and Tuesday so I know Wednesday morning is going to be here before I know it. The limo is picking us up at 5am. Won't that be fun!!!

 

[bex271]

They are so adorable. I love the minnie out fits. Y'all are going to get so much attention. The bows look really good.

becca

 

[tmfranlk]

The new outfits are just adorable! They all look so cute!

For your questions...I believe that the Wish lounge at MK is between Casey's Hot Dogs and Crystal Palace near the Baby Care Center and First Aid. I'm not sure where it is at Epcot, but I would think near Baby Care Center as well. I'll bet those on the Wish Trippers Unite thread could tell you easily. I only know because I've since read the TR and met one of the ladies on that thread.

For parking...Once you park at MK you could leave it there all day. Just monorail over to Epcot and back. You can get busses from the TTC to AK and DHS as well. Actually, you could get busses from any park to another so you never have to move your car.

Of course, if it is easier for you to move your car and have it available as soon as you leave the 2nd park, you can certainly do that as well. You just show your parking receipt or parking pass at the second park and you're in.

 

[gcast1]

It is so much fun to see the pictures of your beautiful babies - hope you have a fabulous, magical trip!
Glenda

 

[HeatherSue]

I am so sorry to those of you who have been checking my blog. At first, the plan was to post everything there, but than I was re-asked to do a PTR so I figured you all were made aware of that. I am so sorry..... There should be a new post on the blog with extended pictures of "The Big Give" tomorrow afternoon or evening.

Stephanie, I am really sorry! I could have swore that I posted a link to your trip report on the Big Give board. But, I just checked and I never did. Instead I posted the same post about something else twice. I'm sorry!

 

[t-beri]

It will probably be easier to just leave your car and use WDW trans. I would. Hey, you are leaving Wed. I just realized we will be there at the same time!! I am going to drive over Friday we will be there until the 25th. Hope you have a GREAT time I'll be keeping my eye out for the best dressed 3year olds at WDW WHOA, WAIT A MINUTE...I meant other than my sweet 3 year old Lily OF COURSE
I hope I run into you!!!
...t.

 

[t-beri]

It'd be kinda funny to run into you at MK...Lily is wearing her patchwork twirl too! So keep your eyes out for a little that looks like one of yours!

 

[hogansteph]

Keyan has been up all night coughing! Please pray for guidance on our part to know what to do and pray for healing for her. I will keep you posted as the day progresses. Thanks!

 

[hogansteph]

We are on our way to the ER for a chest x-ray. If nothing else, it will relieve our fears. It is so complicated because I want her to be at the top of her game for her trip, but I may never get that. We have had such strange weather here in Michigan, that I can't help but wonder if we got her to the warm weather, maybe that would help. I DO NOT want ot make these decisions. Parenting is SO hard!!!!

 

[mom2lilnick]

I just found your PTR. I hope the chest xray is clear. I have to say that your family is soooo adorable! I can't wait to read all about the wonderful magic you will have this upcoming week!!

 

[jessica52877]

I hope all is okay. I think the xray will be good for your mind, although like you said I do think the warm weather would do her some good!

 

[hogansteph]

Our trip is a go! Keyan spent the good part of the day in the ER and she does have pneumonia: After much discussion with the doctors, we have decided to attept the trip unless she takes a turn for the worse tonight, which is not going to happen!!!!!
We are back to being excited and doing our last minute packing. Thank you all for your kind words, prayers, gifts, advice, and everything else!! My next post, we will be in FLORIDA!!!!!!

 

[HeatherSue]

I'll keep Keyan in my prayers!

 

[tnmom25]

 

[mom2lilnick]

Praying all goes well tonight!

 

[2cutekidz]

I hope all is going well!! I'll say a little prayer for Keyan and her wonderful family! Enjoy your trip!!