Madison's Special Wish Foundation Trip/GKTW

[smileycrissy]

I just want to take a minute and say I am sorry that mom has been replying and not myself to all of your wonderful comments. I am having a really hard time dealing with Madison's illness right now. Thanks mom for taking care of this for me. I love you.
Hoping to feel a little better soon, so that this will be fun for me again.

You've got a lot on your mind and a lot to deal with. We're all here for you, for the good times & sad times.

 

[rcq925]

Love the Big Gives! That bag looks perfect for Madison! I am so glad you guys are going to NIH in Bethesda to see all the specialists! I really hope you guys can get some answers and help! Madison is such a beautiful girl! You guys are getting so close to your trip!!

 

[PennyLane1084]

Madison looks so excited! That back pack is too cute. Great job on it cjbear! Kudos on Looey's PJs. Looks like MAdison has a new BFF.

 

[PennyLane1084]

I may just be a huge dork but I was so excited when I logged on and saw the picture of Madison opening her packages were up.

 

[scouthawkk]

I may just be a huge dork but I was so excited when I logged on and saw the picture of Madison opening her packages were up.

Well, if that's all that one needs to qualify as a dork, sign me up for the club! DH thought I was almost certifiable when I logged on last night and saw them! That is, until I reminded him how excited he gets when someone on his beer brewing boards posts a new picture of their kegarator (a dorm size fridge turned into a holding box for a keg or two with taps on top) or a review of a new beer they've discovered.

 

[PennyLane1084]

Well, if that's all that one needs to qualify as a dork, sign me up for the club! DH thought I was almost certifiable when I logged on last night and saw them! That is, until I reminded him how excited he gets when someone on his beer brewing boards posts a new picture of their kegarator (a dorm size fridge turned into a holding box for a keg or two with taps on top) or a review of a new beer they've discovered.

Lol. I had a feeling i wasn't the only one.

But the other day my BF says "I don't understand the point of TRs. Why would you want to read about other people vacations?"

Some people just don't understand

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I love seeing all of the wonderful gifts. The generosity of people makes me feel so good. I am busy this afternoon working on my contribution. I hope Madison loves it, I will probably mail it out tomorrow.

Good Luck for your Trip to NIH, I am praying the doctors there will provide you with answers to your questions and peace of mind before your trip.

 

[smileycrissy]

I may just be a huge dork but I was so excited when I logged on and saw the picture of Madison opening her packages were up.

Well, if that's all that one needs to qualify as a dork, sign me up for the club! DH thought I was almost certifiable when I logged on last night and saw them! That is, until I reminded him how excited he gets when someone on his beer brewing boards posts a new picture of their kegarator (a dorm size fridge turned into a holding box for a keg or two with taps on top) or a review of a new beer they've discovered.

LOL, I totally agree ladies, with the signing up to be a dork part. I can't help but to keep wondering 'Oooh, what did she get today'. She's such a cutie.

Lol. I had a feeling i wasn't the only one.

But the other day my BF says "I don't understand the point of TRs. Why would you want to read about other people vacations?"

Some people just don't understand

I think its great to read TR's. It builds up the excitement or desire to go back. Since the fiancee and I now live so close by we don't get the same excitement as someone planning a trip. So its nice to be able to participate in someone else's excitement.

 

[syammt]

MORE BIG GIVE CAME TODAY

Ok so we got some more mail today. I will post pictures and what all she got tomorrow. Busy getting her to her first slumber party and then mom took me out to dinner and a movie. Stopped to get something to hopefully help me get some sleep tonight. We will see.

 

[scouthawkk]

MORE BIG GIVE CAME TODAY

Ok so we got some more mail today. I will post pictures and what all she got tomorrow. Busy getting her to her first slumber party and then mom took me out to dinner and a movie. Stopped to get something to
hopefully help me get some sleep tonight. We will see.

I wish you sweet dreams and a good night's sleep. Her first sleep over, how fun! My son has had a couple of friends sleep over here, but went for his first sleep over at a friend's last month. He was so excited. I hope she has a fantastic time!

 

[smileycrissy]

MORE BIG GIVE CAME TODAY

Ok so we got some more mail today. I will post pictures and what all she got tomorrow. Busy getting her to her first slumber party and then mom took me out to dinner and a movie. Stopped to get something to hopefully help me get some sleep tonight. We will see.

My fiancee was doing some research online on black cherry juice. It's supposed to help produce melatonin. He was having a hard time sleeping for some time. They sell it at the Vitamin Shoppe (if you have one near you). You just pour a tablespoon or so into whatever your drinking. He prefers it with water, I like it in apple juice because it tastes like Juicy Juice. Yay, I'm a kid at heart. But maybe you could give that a try.

 

[syammt]

My fiancee was doing some research online on black cherry juice. It's supposed to help produce melatonin. He was having a hard time sleeping for some time. They sell it at the Vitamin Shoppe (if you have one near you). You just pour a tablespoon or so into whatever your drinking. He prefers it with water, I like it in apple juice because it tastes like Juicy Juice. Yay, I'm a kid at heart. But maybe you could give that a try.

I will have to see if I can find some of that. Have only had about 3 hours of sleep since 2:30am Tuesday morning. Thanks for the info.

 

[planningcrazymom]

Hi guys, Sorry that we have not posted any pictures fo Madison's big gives in the last few days.Tammy says she will get all caught up tomarrow. We have had a few busy days. Madison's first sleep over and I took Tammy out to dinner and movie, the first time we have done that since Madison was born. It was a very nice evening I think it helped her relax a bit. We went to a fall party this evening and just got home.We had a very good time. Tomarrow we are going to go shopping for the last few things we need for our trip.It is right around the corner.And the trip to the NIH is in a week so we do not have a lot of time fo finish getting ready. But pictures tomarrow we promise.

 

[Loodlow]

Just found your thread, signing up and adding you all to my prayers!

 

[syammt]

So sorry I am behind. Here are pictures from Fridays BIG GIVE.

Madison opening packages from Friday.

Madison trying to get into her bag and grandma looking at her gift.

Mommy's gift

Grandma excited about her gift

Grandma and mommy's gifts

Madison's outfit

Posing

Spinning. She loves the swirts that puff out when she spins.

All of our goodies from Jen (scouthawkk)

Second package from Friday

Madison intently looking at her jewlery

Grandma's special braclet

Mommy's special braclet

All of our jelwery from Christina (cjbear)

Thank you so much to the both of you for sending us our wonderful gifts. They are appreciated more than you know.

 

[syammt]

I wish you sweet dreams and a good night's sleep. Her first sleep over, how fun! My son has had a couple of friends sleep over here, but went for his first sleep over at a friend's last month. He was so excited. I hope she has a fantastic time!

She had an awesome time. As you will see in some of the pictures they did makeovers and each others nails. She looks like someone beat her.

My fiancee was doing some research online on black cherry juice. It's supposed to help produce melatonin. He was having a hard time sleeping for some time. They sell it at the Vitamin Shoppe (if you have one near you). You just pour a tablespoon or so into whatever your drinking. He prefers it with water, I like it in apple juice because it tastes like Juicy Juice. Yay, I'm a kid at heart. But maybe you could give that a try.

Will for sure have to see if I can find some of that. I have slept a little over the past couple of days, but back to normal yet. Did find some all natural sleeping aid tablets. They don't help you go to sleep just help you stay asleep once you get to sleep. My problem is getting to sleep.

Just found your thread, signing up and adding you all to my prayers!

Thank you so much for subbing to our pre-trip report and thank you so much for the prayers.

 

[syammt]

OK more BIG GIVE Saturday. Thank you thank you thank you.

So I am trying to get all caught up on posting the pictures. It is so busy right now trying to get ready for our trip to NIH and then GKTW. I know I shouldn't really be behind since I haven't been sleeping, but I am. Sorry. Please know that the pictures of Madison that are going to follow will show Madison with eye makeup all over her face. She had just come home from her first slumber party and they did makeovers and each others nails. She looks like she was beat, but grandma said it would be ok.

Packages from Saturday

She loves dolphins

Looking at the Hannah Montana autograph and photo books with matching bag

Hannah Montana books

Teasing grandma with some Disney makers she got

Madison with all her stuff from Margaret

Excited about second package

Lovin her stuff

Madison with all her stuff from Glenda (gcast1)

All of the stuff she got on Saturday

Again sorry about posting late. I will for sure post the evening of getting anything else.

Thanks to all who have sent Madison a little love through the mail. to all.

 

[billwendy]

AWESOME!!!!!! Looks like she had a great time!!

Love the makeup - lol!!!

When do you guys to go NIH? do you know how long you have to stay?

Sleep well my friend!!

 

[scouthawkk]

So sorry I am behind. Here are pictures from Fridays BIG GIVE.

Madison opening packages from Friday.

Madison trying to get into her bag and grandma looking at her gift.

Mommy's gift

Grandma excited about her gift

Grandma and mommy's gifts

Madison's outfit

Posing

Spinning. She loves the swirts that puff out when she spins.

All of our goodies from Jen (scouthawkk)

Second package from Friday

Madison intently looking at her jewlery

Grandma's special braclet

Mommy's special braclet

All of our jelwery from Christina (cjbear)

Thank you so much to the both of you for sending us our wonderful gifts. They are appreciated more than you know.

I am glad my package go there safe! She seems so happy. Love the action twirling shot! The top is reversable, if she would rather have the other side out.

I REALLY love the jewerly, too. Christina did an amazing job (I've seen close up previews). I tried jelwery for a little while, I crashed and burned big time! That's about when DH bought me my first sewing machine. Guess which hobby won out?!

I am honored to be a small part of Madison's Wish!

 

[scouthawkk]

She had an awesome time. As you will see in some of the pictures they did makeovers and each others nails. She looks like someone beat her.

Nah, looks like a little girl that had a lot of fun with her friends. Been there, done that. You want a kid that looks like they got beat, you should see the pics of my son after tripping into a fence post his last day of summer camp! Who would have guessed a mini golf course could have been so dangerous?!That was fun trying to explain to the principal three days later on the first day of school what happened to his eye. Needless to say, I let my son explaine (hey, I had the accident report to back me up...).