Hi everyone,
My apologies for being absent for the past week. We just got back from a week at Wasaga Beach (the world's largest freshwater beach). It was the trip we planned last summer but had to cancel due to Brooke's chemo treatments. Luckily, the gentleman we rented the cottage from last summer was completely understanding and refunded us the deposit--and even gave us first dibs on this summer's schedule. So we went with my sister, her hubby and her four kiddos and the kids had a blast hanging out with their cousins at the beach all week. We also had awesome weather--only one day of rain and we went to the beach that day, too! LOL!! It was just heavenly. A great little family vacation.
So, that being said--I haven't been online to reply to the comments on the thread, as well as home to check the postal mail!!
I did try to post up on the DISboards Thursday afternoon to reply to the messages and explain my absence this week, but the wireless connection was so slow I kept getting timed out! I gave up after the second time replying to all of your messages! Sorry. The sand and surf were calling.....
Anyways, just wanted to say that for those of you Big Givers who have been a little worried about the delivery of packages, I want to reassure you that we did come back to a full mailbox! Very exciting!
Two packages awaited us today, as well as notices for two more packages at the post office. (Unfortunately, we won't be able to pick them up until Monday, but they look like they arrived on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.) The girls wanted to open them before we had even unpacked the car.
We made them wait until we had unloaded and the cooler had been unpacked, but then it was hard to keep Brooke waiting any longer, so we opened them. I'll post up the deets on the packages in the next post. Just wanted to update everyone!
love the cute dresses, the girls look so pretty in them!
Yay, it got there! it was fun picking things out for the girls (I had just bought a couple of the Pooh's, so it was good timing) happy they love all their goodies, hope it will help pass your quiet times during your trip!
We enjoy bringing pixie dust to all the kid's, it put a big smile in our hearts!
Thank you so much! It put a smile in our hearts!
I am so happy that the girls got the package that we sent to them! My girls loved decorating the package with the stickers. It was so fun to see the girls actually trying on the outfits. I made them a little bit on the big side so that hopefully you will be able to use them again next spring. Living up in Canada I figured that you will not be able to use the outfits for a few months after your trip. I remember reading somewhere that Brooke loved rainbows so I made sure to incorporate the rainbow ribbons. I hope you enjoy a wonderful and memorable trip to Disney!
That was wonderful of you! Because pillowcases are so easy to wear over long-sleeve tees and jeans, we'll be able to wear these outfits straight through the fall and then next spring and summer. Love it!
Please thank your girls for me. Brooke loved the decorations! And, yes, she is obsessed with rainbows--the ribbon was the first thing she noticed!
Yay! They arrived in one piece! I was my first shipment to Canada, so I was nervous.
glad you liked the bibs an pixie dust! I have two girls too, and your story touched my heart! I hope your trip is truly magical!!
Those bibs are amazing! I'm almost afraid to use them as I don't want them to get ruined! Avie especially loves the cupcake one!
Thank you so much!
Great... Our girls are about the same age!! Universal didn't have much my dd could do and she is very tall for her age!! And they wouldn't let my youngest dd on ANY of the rides.. Check out the heights at Universal!! We did both of the parks in one day! Make time to play golf at GKTW. My dd loved Hollywood Studios and their is so much to do at MK!!!
Good to know! I hadn't even thought to check the height restrictions at Universal. I imagine we'll end up at MK twice at least....
Love all the goodies!! The girls faces are just priceless!! thay are quite the little charmers aren't they!
I like to think so! LOL!!
The pictures are SO ADORABLE!!!! Loving following along - so much FUN!!!
It is! It really is. We are just amazed!
Everything is super adorable!!!
I am hopping in late here - as usual... I am loving your PTR so far, and your girls are so adorable!!
D~
Thanks so much! It's gonna be an amazing adventure!
all the photos weren't up before, so want to comment ....they girls are so expressive, loving their happy faces!
Yes, definitely expressive! They are quite the drama queens. So different, but so alike....
I've been following along for a while now... Your family is just precious and I just love all of the pictures!!!!
Thanks so much! Well, stay tuned...we've got lots of beach photos to share! And, more BIG GIVE of course!
What awesome Big Gives!!!!! It'll be so much fun!
For sure! I think I'm having fun with keeping all of these secrets! A little too much fun!
Love all the BigGive stuff. Your girls are beautiful and I love the excitement they share on camera!
Thank you! They are quite used to me toting around my camera and have come to expect that if there's a package, there will be photos!
Great Mickey mail girl and thankyou for your comment about my little ones although im sure you have a great eye for cute kids because your are absoulutly snugglicious. Mackenzie has been reading along on your trip report and she said she hopes so big that she gets to meet your cuties on our trip
Thanks so much! We hope to meet your whole troop at GKTW!
Hi we just got back a few days ago.
I am so glad you received the autograph books. I wanted to get them out before I went on vacation. I sent them UPS and while I was gone UPS called about the package. No one knew what is was so they had it sent back to my work. Luckily one of my coworkers figured it out and resent it for me.
So long story short I am just glad they arrived
I also received something in the mail today. Thank you so much for the cute thankyou card. DD loved the baby mermaid
Thank you, so much! Brooke really wanted to draw in those books....but I've managed to convince her that we need to wait and see if her wish comes true! Baby mermaid drawings are the tip of the iceberg here....
The girls look so thrilled with all of their packages!
I'm enjoying all of your updates.
Your itinerary looks good - hope you get to see all you hope to. What is the Pirate Shamu party? (Maybe I misread that...)
Thank you! No, you didn't misread--it is a Pirate and Princess themed party event that takes place at Give Kids the World. The character mascot Shamu from Sea World is supposedly the 'host' of the event. Should be fun! Anything princessy works for my girls!
I knew that the package had arrived last week so I've been checking in regularly to see pictures.
So glad the package arrived and the outfits fit and you like them! I'd never done a Universal outfit before and I had a lot of fun putting these together. I had my two crazy boys with me at the post office and trying to fill out the forms, etc. I can't believe I forgot to tell you my DISname! 
I know there's still lots of cute stuff on its way!
