Liam's Wish Trip September 13-19th at GKTW

[kdzbear]

It looks like you had a lot of fun at the zoo. I have not been to that zoo in a long time. I love the dinos. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

 

[Corrine 1973]

The big ol' bird your adorable kids are posing on is a loon. It's the Minnesota state bird. Don't think I'd have known that if I hadn't lived there for 25 years!

Tell Liam that all of Mickey's pals at the Disney Store say Happy Birthday!

Lori

Thanks lori,
I will pass that on.

I was at the store on Friday, you weren't there.

 

[maroo]

Your kids are SOOOO cute! And I love the picture by the Dinos!

I can't believe we missed each other by a day! We are going to the Chicago zoo today!

The big ol' bird your adorable kids are posing on is a loon. It's the Minnesota state bird. Don't think I'd have known that if I hadn't lived there for 25 years!

Tell Liam that all of Mickey's pals at the Disney Store say Happy Birthday!

Lori

ok... does this strike anyone else as funny? The State bird is a loon? a loon?? I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in that committee meeting!

 

[GlassSlippers]

Thanks lori,
I will pass that on.

I was at the store on Friday, you weren't there.

No, I don't work every day. I'm usually there on Saturdays from 11-4. Unfortunately, with the economy the way it is, people aren't shopping as much so the stores can't afford to have as many people working as many hours as usual. It will pick up a little in the summer though. The mall is in kind of a touristy area. I'm sorry I missed you! Did you have the kidlets with you?

Of course it was Hero Milk on Hercules night! How else would Herc have become so big and strong?! Liam has got to be about the cutest thing around! Let us know how Cinderella Night goes!

Lori

 

[GlassSlippers]

Your kids are SOOOO cute! And I love the picture by the Dinos!

I can't believe we missed each other by a day! We are going to the Chicago zoo today!



ok... does this strike anyone else as funny? The State bird is a loon? a loon?? I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in that committee meeting!

Isn't that a scream? I guess it's not so bad when you consider the fact that the national bird was almost the turkey instead of the bald eagle! The state flower is the lady slipper which kind of makes up for the loon thing. Another plus is that loons make a really pretty sound. They're water birds and if you happen to be near a lake early in the morning you get to hear it. It's sort of low and musical.

Lori

 

[Corrine 1973]

No, I don't work every day. I'm usually there on Saturdays from 11-4. Unfortunately, with the economy the way it is, people aren't shopping as much so the stores can't afford to have as many people working as many hours as usual. It will pick up a little in the summer though. The mall is in kind of a touristy area. I'm sorry I missed you! Did you have the kidlets with you?

Of course it was Hero Milk on Hercules night! How else would Herc have become so big and strong?! Liam has got to be about the cutest thing around! Let us know how Cinderella Night goes!

Lori

I had my little princess with me, I had just picked her up from Grammy's and the Mall was on the way. You hadn't met her yet. You had just met the boys.

Maybe we'll see what going on there some time this week. Feel free to tell me about any great deals. (It's good to have someone on the inside)

Today is Liam's 7th birthday. And on Memorial day too, how cool is that. What does he want to do to day. Go to Six Flags Great America.

 

[Corrine 1973]

I know you all know what day it is.
It's time for another exciting
Disney Movie Fun Night

Tonights movie was reschedualed from last week. Cinderella.

We had Princess Pasta, Broomstick Garlic Bread sticks, and Pumkin Jello (actually orange jello made to look like a pumpkin).

This last one is yesterday on Liam's birthday. He recieved a Star Wars Themed Leapster 3 and Star Wars Movie's 4,5,& 6 on DVD. Are we sensing a theme.

Next weeks Movie is Pocahontas. Stayed tuned to see what happens next.

 

[GlassSlippers]

How cute was that?! Those breadsticks are so clever! The pumpkin turned out well too. Good idea with the peanut butter cup stem! What movie is next week? I can hardly wait to see what you come up with!

It looks to me like Liam's all about space, heroes and adventure! He's what my Mom used to call "all boy".

I'll let you know if the Disney Store has any good sales. As far as I know swimwear and swimming accessories are on sale now.

Hope we get to see you soon!

Lori

 

[Corrine 1973]

How cute was that?! Those breadsticks are so clever! The pumpkin turned out well too. Good idea with the peanut butter cup stem! What movie is next week? I can hardly wait to see what you come up with!

It looks to me like Liam's all about space, heroes and adventure! He's what my Mom used to call "all boy".

I'll let you know if the Disney Store has any good sales. As far as I know swimwear and swimming accessories are on sale now.

Hope we get to see you soon!

Lori

We are watching Pocahontas next week.

I am sure we will see you soon.

 

[Corrine 1973]

had a bit of a scare today. Mia was complaining that her arm hurt last night, I was very worried about her but she fell asleep right away so I let her sleep. This morning I checked her and she was still saying that her arm hurt. She was holding her left arm to her side and would cry out when I put her coat on. I took her to the doctor and it turns out that she had what is called a Nursemaids elbow. It is a slight dislocation of the elbow, so the doctor popped it back into place and now she seems just fine.

Thank God that it wasn't broken.

 

[maroo]

I love the broomsticks!!


And I am so glad she is ok! Sounds painful, though!

 

[Corrine 1973]

I got the idea from a Disney Party book that I bought at a rummage sale for $2. That's also where the beauty and the beast dinner ideas came from. Unfortunatly no idea's for Pocahontas so I am doing an indian influenced dinner. Hope it comes out good.

Mia was so brave. She made a slight scream when the relocated it but after was just fine. She got a tinker bell sticker out of it but had to use her hurt arm to grab it. It took her a little, but she relized it didn't hurt anymore she was all smiles. She than got three disney princess stickers for being such a brave girl.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Great news. Tiffany called from the Make a Wish fondation and our trip dates are now totally confirmed. We are definatly going from Sept 13-19. A Limo will pick us up and take us the airport. Out flight will leave Chicago at 8:05 am. Our flight leaves Florida on Sunday at 3:14.

These times are great. We have to wake up pretty early on Sat morning (not like I'll get any sleep anyway) but we get to enjoy half the day at GKTW!! Than leaving in the afternoon will give us time to not rush to get to the airport. We might even sneek in a hour at the beach before we leave. The kids have never seen an ocean and I have only seen one once.

 

[kdzbear]

Great news. Tiffany called from the Make a Wish fondation and our trip dates are now totally confirmed. We are definatly going from Sept 13-19. A Limo will pick us up and take us the airport. Out flight will leave Chicago at 8:05 am. Our flight leaves Florida on Sunday at 3:14.

These times are great. We have to wake up pretty early on Sat morning (not like I'll get any sleep anyway) but we get to enjoy half the day at GKTW!! Than leaving in the afternoon will give us time to not rush to get to the airport. We might even sneek in a hour at the beach before we leave. The kids have never seen an ocean and I have only seen one once.

Yeah for dates! We are taking our family trip from Sept. 12th-20th. We booked this in January, way before we knew Tyler's Wish would be approved. Maybe we will see you there!

 

[Corrine 1973]

definatly!! I am still planning on doing MNSSHP on the 15th so we can probably meet up at sometime there. When we get closer to the dates we can PM or call each other to see when we plan to be at the diffrent parks and maybe do something with everyone. Liam always loves to meet new people and Mia thinks that everyone is her best friend.

 

[bellairisa]

Yay for getting dates!!! Hmm Pocahontas dinner, maybe different colored jello leaves?

 

[Corrine 1973]

What day is today, yes it another exciting
Disney Movie Fun Night

Today we saw Pocahontas. I was trying to think of something original for tonight and didn't want to just do a small version of Thanksgiving. So I looked on line for some Native American recipes. I found three that were relativly easy to make. I don't know how authentic they are.

We had Potatoe Puff, Cherokee Casserole, and Stuffed Corn Tortillas.

Next weeks movie is Toy Story!!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Yay for getting dates!!! Hmm Pocahontas dinner, maybe different colored jello leaves?

Love the idea, unfortunatly we already finished it. Any good ideas for Toy Story.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Love the idea, unfortunatly we already finished it. Any good ideas for Toy Story.

Pizza! You know, from Pizza Planet. And since the movie starts out with Andy's birthday party, maybe you could have cup cakes and everyone could have a candle and a wish. Perhaps a Little Green Alien Salad to round it out.

Your Native American meal sounded pretty good!

Lori

 

[rodeo65]

Wow, I've missed a lot in the past few weeks. May really flew by.

Hooray for confirmed dates! Love the continuation of the themed movie nights. We have not managed to get a dinner theme going but have watched several Disney movies in preparation for our trip; departing...two weeks tomorrow!!!

It looks like Liam's birthday was great. And I think our Liam's are about two days apart. Mine is around our Victoria Day which seems to coincide with your Memorial Day. Victoria Day fluctuates though as it is the Monday before May 25 so this year is was early - on the 18th. Normally it is closer to the 24th (Queen Victoria's birthday) and we more commonly refer to it as May two-four, or Maytoofer if you're really doing the hoser thing. There - Canadian trivia.

I'm glad Mia's elbow is ok. They are so sweet when they're being brave aren't they?

Toy Story is one I'm wanting to watch before we go. We have a renewed interest in it since Liam's birthday party was to go see "Up" and there was a teaser for Toy Story 3D at the beginning. I always wondered if there would be another.