Nathan's Magical Wish Trip- Pre-trip report

[bex271]

that is so cute about the wallet at the game what a good business man he's going to make.

It's cute he loves his pjs so much. I'm getting so excited to meet y'all and hear what y'all have gotten to do.

becca

 

[teresajoy]

We went to the HS football game last night. Nathan had to wear " something with pockets" so he could take his new wallet ( he chose the red wallet with the black Mickey head because the black Mickey head is "most authentic"- it was a decision that took no less than 10 minutes!). We gave him $1 to put in it for the concession stand. We told him he could take another dollar of his own money, but the little miser decided not to ( the kid has over $500 in his safe- that doesn't include the money he has invested in mutual funds-we have a deal with the kids. Any money they invest in mutual funds we will match but they can't cash it out until they graduate HS. UGH- they would die if we let them see their statements right now. The stock market has been hit so hard. Poor Tucker- he graduates in 2010 and he had planned to use his money to buy a better car. Right now he is driving my old 1998 Taurus that has 164,000 miles on it! Unless there is a miracle, he won't have enough money to buy much of anything. But it might work okay for me. When we gave Tucker my Taurus, we bought me a 2003 Tauras that only has 60,000 miles on it. Not very exciting, but fairly cheap and low mileage. My husband is a very "sensible" spender. So now he says we will probably give Tucker my "new" car when he goes to college and get me something newer. Works for me! But I digress- back to the wallet story!). Anyway, Nathan goes to the game with $2- yes, it started out as one but it had a small tear in it and somehow Nathan convinced his daddy to give him another one. Not sure why he just didn't give him a DIFFERENT one, but daddy is a sucker for his boys! At the game, he had to show EVERYONE his wallet. this is pretty much what he said to them, " Look I got this wallet my mom belongs to the group on the computer and they send stuff to kids who are going on wish trips and it is called the big give and we are part of the big give and one of the people's sons made me 2 wallets and I picked the one with the authentic Mickey head and I can carry my own money to take with me to Disney World so I can buy souvenirs and snacks and after the trip I can still use it to go to concession stands at football games and other times when we go to Disneyland isn't this the coolest thing ever!" The wallet was out of his pants pocket more than in it and by the end of half time ( he went home with grandma and grandpa after half time because he was cold and never went to the concession stand) it was full of money! Almost every person he showed it to gave him a dollar to put in it! If the little scammmer had started earlier, we might be able to go on an additional trip!

That is so cool! Way to go Nathan!

I'm glad you found the shirts Carol!

 

[coreyjune12]

We went to the HS football game last night. Nathan had to wear " something with pockets" so he could take his new wallet ( he chose the red wallet with the black Mickey head because the black Mickey head is "most authentic"- it was a decision that took no less than 10 minutes!). We gave him $1 to put in it for the concession stand. We told him he could take another dollar of his own money, but the little miser decided not to ( the kid has over $500 in his safe- that doesn't include the money he has invested in mutual funds-we have a deal with the kids. Any money they invest in mutual funds we will match but they can't cash it out until they graduate HS. UGH- they would die if we let them see their statements right now. The stock market has been hit so hard. Poor Tucker- he graduates in 2010 and he had planned to use his money to buy a better car. Right now he is driving my old 1998 Taurus that has 164,000 miles on it! Unless there is a miracle, he won't have enough money to buy much of anything. But it might work okay for me. When we gave Tucker my Taurus, we bought me a 2003 Tauras that only has 60,000 miles on it. Not very exciting, but fairly cheap and low mileage. My husband is a very "sensible" spender. So now he says we will probably give Tucker my "new" car when he goes to college and get me something newer. Works for me! But I digress- back to the wallet story!). Anyway, Nathan goes to the game with $2- yes, it started out as one but it had a small tear in it and somehow Nathan convinced his daddy to give him another one. Not sure why he just didn't give him a DIFFERENT one, but daddy is a sucker for his boys! At the game, he had to show EVERYONE his wallet. this is pretty much what he said to them, " Look I got this wallet my mom belongs to the group on the computer and they send stuff to kids who are going on wish trips and it is called the big give and we are part of the big give and one of the people's sons made me 2 wallets and I picked the one with the authentic Mickey head and I can carry my own money to take with me to Disney World so I can buy souvenirs and snacks and after the trip I can still use it to go to concession stands at football games and other times when we go to Disneyland isn't this the coolest thing ever!" The wallet was out of his pants pocket more than in it and by the end of half time ( he went home with grandma and grandpa after half time because he was cold and never went to the concession stand) it was full of money! Almost every person he showed it to gave him a dollar to put in it! If the little scammmer had started earlier, we might be able to go on an additional trip!

Maybe you should have Nathan buy you a new car.

 

[jham]

Love the wallet story! But no idea what a duct tape wallet looks like Sounds like something Seth would LOVE. I want pictures!

 

[oklamomof4boys]

Well, I finally got my pictures put on photobucket, so I will try to post some pictures.

This is the adorable sketch book Nathan got from Clared.

This is one of the tie dye Mickey shirts from Anna- we got one for the entire family. Unfortunately I already packed them up and forgot to get a picture of the entire family in ours, so you will have to wait until the trip report pictures to see them!

Here Nathan is waiting for his magic towel to open up.

And it is opened now!

Here is the very cool pencil pouch!

These are Nathan's favorite jammies now- his Mickey race car jammies. You know-the ones he calls his " motocross" jammies even though that would be a motorcycle, not a car. You might ask, what exactly is he doing with his hands? He is acting like he is driving a motocycle. I gave up trying to explain the difference to him. Like I've said before, once he gets something stuck in his brain it is very difficult to change.

And now the infamous duct tape wallets!

And the inside view!

Aren't they just adorable! Speaking of the wallet....we went to basketball games for William and Sam today. Nathan took his wallet for the concession stand. After the first game, I took Nathan to the other school for the next game while David went to a band boosters meeting. He was going to meet up with us at the next game in a bit. Now, I had gone and sat to visit with a friend at the end of the first game so I hadn't been with Nathan and David at the end of the game. When Nathan and I got to the second game, he couldn't find his wallet. He was beside himself with grief. I asked him if he had given it to his daddy. He said he didn't remember if he did. I tried to text David but he was in the middle of a meeting. Nathan was just inconsolable. I reminded him he had another one at home. He asked through his tears, " Do you think Corey would make me another red one with a black Mickey?" Luckily, once David got to the game, he did have the wallet. Disaster avoided!

Carol

 

[bex271]

those are some cool PJs. i like the tie dyed shirt too. I can definitely see why he likes the wallet so much that is just cool as anything. Just a few more days Those are great pictures

becca

 

[jessica52877]

That wallet is the neatest thing I have ever seen! Corey is so creative! I am sure he would have made another too, he just so sweet like that!

I love the picture of him waiting for the towel, you can see how excited yet patient he is being!


The pj's look good, glad he likes the "motorcross pj's". Hey, whatever he thinks is good!

 

[llurgy]

And now the infamous duct tape wallets!

And the inside view!

Aren't they just adorable! Speaking of the wallet....we went to basketball games for William and Sam today. Nathan took his wallet for the concession stand. After the first game, I took Nathan to the other school for the next game while David went to a band boosters meeting. He was going to meet up with us at the next game in a bit. Now, I had gone and sat to visit with a friend at the end of the first game so I hadn't been with Nathan and David at the end of the game. When Nathan and I got to the second game, he couldn't find his wallet. He was beside himself with grief. I asked him if he had given it to his daddy. He said he didn't remember if he did. I tried to text David but he was in the middle of a meeting. Nathan was just inconsolable. I reminded him he had another one at home. He asked through his tears, " Do you think Corey would make me another red one with a black Mickey?" Luckily, once David got to the game, he did have the wallet. Disaster avoided!

Carol

Now they are really neat!! I love the red one.
I am glad the case of the disappearing wallet was resolved happily

Not long now!!!!!

Mandy

 

[HeatherSue]

I love the tie dyed mickey shirt!! Anna does such a great job with those. I also love the "motorcross" pajamas!! LOL!

I just beam when I hear how much Nathan loves his wallet! I'm so proud of my nephew!

 

[zeppy68]

What a really neat wallet


Joe

ians pre trip report
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28559544#post28559544

 

[mom2lilnick]

Wow! I love the jammies and wallet! Nathan is so happy!

 

[iu97alum]

WOW! What wonderful stuff ! Love the mickey head tshirt and those jammies are adorable! But the wallet, WOW! It looks so cool!! TFS the pics!

 

[macntosh]

What great items you have there! I'm so excited your trip is getting closer. How did the shirts you are creating turn out?

 

[jham]

Thanks for the pictures! I love the "motorcross Mickey" jammies! And the duct tape wallets are too cool! I know a DS9 that would LOVE one. Is that in the bookmarks Teresa?

 

[oklamomof4boys]

What great items you have there! I'm so excited your trip is getting closer. How did the shirts you are creating turn out?

SLOW! Mainly because I have to rely in my husband to do all the computer parts. I have the shirts all washed and ready to go. He has done "something" with the graphics on the computer. Biggest problem is we haven't been home at all. Both William and Sam are in a basketball tournament-luckily it is here in town but it is taking up our entire evenings. They play tonight and thursday also- then we have church on Wed. We are supposed to go to the HS football game on Friday night, but I don't see that happening! If we have to, we'll finish the shirts then. Then we leave to go to OKC for our pre-trip fun on Sat. Yesterday, David told me, " Allison called and said you were signed up to work the concession stand on Thursday." I just gave him "that look" and he said, " Yeah, I'll call her back and tell her there isn't any way you can do it." Good Man!

 

[macntosh]

We may be slow, but we know "that look". We will pray for y'all!

 

[oklamomof4boys]

So Tucker is quite the little trumpet player. Last weekend he made it through the first round of tryouts for All-State band. They gave him new music for the final round. He is also trying out for the All-State Jazz Band on Sat ( the day before we leave) so he has been practicing that music and hasn't even started the new All-State tryout music. He was starting to panic that he is going to miss a week of practice and will only have 2 weeks to practice for it when we get back. I started thinking that he could take the trumpet as a carry on if we could find a place for him to practice once we get back from the parks at night that wouldn't disturb anybody.

So I called GKTW- the first person I talked to was super friendly and perky! I explained our situation and she laughed, " I have never been asked that before! I'm sure we could work out something but I'll let you talk to the manager to see what she says." I was connected to the manager and asked the same question. She laughed and said, " In the history of GKTW, we have never been asked that question! I'm sure we can find some place!"

I could see a weight was lifted off of Tucker's shoulders when I told him. He looked like he was about to cry and said, " Really?" Just 30 minutes or so a night will help him enjoy the rest of the trip so much!

Carol

 

[llurgy]

LOL
You made GKTW history, what an accomplishment

Mandy

So Tucker is quite the little trumpet player. Last weekend he made it through the first round of tryouts for All-State band. They gave him new music for the final round. He is also trying out for the All-State Jazz Band on Sat ( the day before we leave) so he has been practicing that music and hasn't even started the new All-State tryout music. He was starting to panic that he is going to miss a week of practice and will only have 2 weeks to practice for it when we get back. I started thinking that he could take the trumpet as a carry on if we could find a place for him to practice once we get back from the parks at night that wouldn't disturb anybody.

So I called GKTW- the first person I talked to was super friendly and perky! I explained our situation and she laughed, " I have never been asked that before! I'm sure we could work out something but I'll let you talk to the manager to see what she says." I was connected to the manager and asked the same question. She laughed and said, " In the history of GKTW, we have never been asked that question! I'm sure we can find some place!"

I could see a weight was lifted off of Tucker's shoulders when I told him. He looked like he was about to cry and said, " Really?" Just 30 minutes or so a night will help him enjoy the rest of the trip so much!

Carol

 

[mom2lilnick]

wow... what are the odds of that? What is it? 90,000 kids and yours is the only one that wants to practice an instrument? WHat a great kid you have there!

 

[bex271]

you can tell him he can play for Jonah if he wants an audience. That is so cool that he is so dedicated. I was never the dedicated to my clarinet or the piano.

becca