PTR for Noah's wish trip -MAW/GKTW- April 7th - 13th, 2010

[pnutallergymom]

Yeah, more pics!! The kids look adorable!! You sure got those autograph books fast!!! They are great!!!

 

[noahsketomom]

Thanks all ---

I'm just so happy to have a camera to use that isn't fuzzy or dead batteries! I have low standards for pics too as long as everybody is in it and nobody has their eyes closed, it's a success!

Our countdown is 5 weeks.... 5 weeks!?!? Boy that has come fast. Of course I'm so excited for the folks that are going in March (Miranda, Shannon, Jennifer and Amber!!!) Okay, I just found Mary's --- but had missed it originally! Anybody else I'm missing in March? I want to make sure I'm subbed!

Just spoke with somebody at GKTW and they gave me two options for getting Noah's cream down there -one in Kissimmee and one in Orlando-- Phew! That will lower my stress level and will allow me to not have to travel with his cream!

Lastly on the medical front. Our next bump down in dose started today. The doctor was reluctant to do it at first, since Noah's in such a good place right now, but this will ensure he's at a steady dose (he was alternating dosages due to pill strength availability) for the trip. After today, we will hold steady -- hopefully to allow his system to remain steady until after the trip. Praying his brain stays steady and out of seizure activity!

Blessings,
Beth

PS -- a little comic relief: I was talking to my friend the other day about how I'll be making a lot of Noah's meals ahead and freezing them. Making a meal for Noah can take upwards of 30-45 min per serving. (depending on the meal) So it'll probably take me a couple of days to make the meals for the trip. Then she asked me if they didn't let me on with the cooler, would I allow them to check it? All we could think of was the scene in "Meet the Parents".....

And the only way that I would ever let go of my bag would be if you came over here right now and tried to pry it from my dead, lifeless fingers, okay? If you can get it from my kung-fu grip then you can come and have it, okay?

Now you all know I wouldn't go as far as him, but couldn't you see the headline's now? "Crazy Keto Mom arrested at airport on her Son's Wish Trip. Family decides to go on without her!"

 

[jenb1023]

Sending good thoughts and prayers that the change in dose goes smoothly and for no seizure activity!

Loved the airport visual and after all the work you put in I don't think that would be going too far!

I think you may have some things to practice taking photos of arriving in your mailbox the next few weeks.

Happy belated birthday John!

 

[pnutallergymom]

I LOVE Meet the Parents!!!!


I can so picture you doing this!! Do Not Mess With The Momma Bear!!!!

Seriously, though, 5 weeks???? How awesome is that??

Can't wait to start seeing your Big Gives!!!!

 

[noahsketomom]

I think you may have some things to practice taking photos of arriving in your mailbox the next few weeks.

Can't wait to start seeing your Big Gives!!!!

Two reasons for this post -
1. To practice mulit=quoting

and 2. To say that yes, we got a PM a few weeks ago asking if we wanted to be included in the "BIG GIVE"!! I'm sorry if I'm doing this wrong -- I didn't know if I should write about it now or later, but we are so honored and humbled by this. I haven't told the kids much about it because I want them to be surprised. So hopefully, Jen, you will see some good pictures --- or else I'll have Photographer "Auntie" come over and save the day!

Blessings to you and yours today,

 

[noahsketomom]

We were so happy today to receive our first BIG GIVE package!!

It was from Ellen of NY (Ellenbenny on the boards)

The kids went crazy and limited what school we could do the rest of the day, but it was sooo worth it!! I did learn some lessons about opening Big Give packages that I will put to use next time:

1. Make sure kids are dressed! (It's snowing sleeting today, so the boys were still in their PJ bottoms!)
2. Make sure kids have clean faces (Ella had SpaghettiO's for lunch and it is quite obvious in the pics!)
3. Keep practicing with Camera! (Some of the pics had an angellic quality about them -- and it's not the kids!)

So Ellen sent an AMAZING box packed full! There were coordinating Spongebob shirts for the boys.....

An adorable Princess Shirt for Ella....

And a PERFECT "Grinch" dress (which she'll probably use as a long shirt with leggings!) for Abby! Abby (by far our picky one), LOVED it!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

In addition, she sent this COOL totebag loaded with coloring books, sketchbooks,pencils, markers, crayons, stickers...the works!

Noah LOVED the Dalmatian stickers and insisted on putting them all on his pirate book!

The kids loved everything and proceeded to do a "conga train" around the house......

Ellen, your creations were amazing -- thank you. And thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness! We are all on .
A few more photos just for fun...

You sure brightened up this rainy, sleeting day!!

 

[pnutallergymom]

Gorgeous!!! Gorgeous!!! Gorgeous!!!

Wow, I am just so impressed with all that talent those Big Giver's have!!

Beth, the pictures are great!!! What life is really like, right???? Spaghettio's are a fave around here lately too!!

 

[ellenbenny]

We were so happy today to receive our first BIG GIVE package!!

It was from Ellen of NY (Ellenbenny on the boards)

The kids went crazy and limited what school we could do the rest of the day, but it was sooo worth it!! I did learn some lessons about opening Big Give packages that I will put to use next time:

1. Make sure kids are dressed! (It's snowing sleeting today, so the boys were still in their PJ bottoms!)
2. Make sure kids have clean faces (Ella had SpaghettiO's for lunch and it is quite obvious in the pics!)
3. Keep practicing with Camera! (Some of the pics had an angellic quality about them -- and it's not the kids!)

So Ellen sent an AMAZING box packed full! There were coordinating Spongebob shirts for the boys.....

An adorable Princess Shirt for Ella....

And a PERFECT "Grinch" dress (which she'll probably use as a long shirt with leggings!) for Abby! Abby (by far our picky one), LOVED it!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

In addition, she sent this COOL totebag loaded with coloring books, sketchbooks,pencils, markers, crayons, stickers...the works!

Noah LOVED the Dalmatian stickers and insisted on putting them all on his pirate book!

The kids loved everything and proceeded to do a "conga train" around the house......

Ellen, your creations were amazing -- thank you. And thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness! We are all on .
A few more photos just for fun...

You sure brightened up this rainy, sleeting day!!

I am so glad that everything fit and that the kids liked everything!! The buttons on Abby's dress have a lot of room to move if you want to shorten or lengthen the straps (assuming you or someone you know can sew on a button. Also room for a top underneath and leggings would look great!! I had Abby in mind with the Art Caddy, but didn't want to specify and cause any trouble amongst the kids.

I hope that your family has an amazing trip!

 

[ellenbenny]

I also meant to say that your kids are gorgeous, and seeing their smiling faces makes it all more than worth it!

 

[pacrosby]

Don't you just love having four kids!!!!! Talk about a house full of fun


Yay on the Big Give!! I love the Grinch dress....................oh so cute!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Very cute Big Give! You're doing great with the camera for someone who has "no" talent.

 

[cajunfan]

LOVE the conga line!!!

 

[noahsketomom]

I am so glad that everything fit and that the kids liked everything!! The buttons on Abby's dress have a lot of room to move if you want to shorten or lengthen the straps (assuming you or someone you know can sew on a button. Also room for a top underneath and leggings would look great!! I had Abby in mind with the Art Caddy, but didn't want to specify and cause any trouble amongst the kids.

I hope that your family has an amazing trip!

Ellen, that is the most beautiful art caddy ever -- what a creative idea! I know I say it a lot that I didn't get the artistic genes, but it really is true -- they skipped over me and went straight to Abby! She will get lot s of use out of it!!

Don't you just love having four kids!!!!! Talk about a house full of fun

Absolutely! It is never quiet and almost always in chaos...but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Very cute Big Give! You're doing great with the camera for someone who has "no" talent.

Melissa you didn't see the 20+ photos that had to be deleted because of the moving "angels"!?! I'm going to have my sister look at my settings this weekend, but I think it has something to do with the lighting in our kitchen? It makes everybody appear like they are in clouds or something.

Thanks for the encouragement though! Cameras and me just don't get along -- we bring out the worst in each other. Brian laughs that I have gone through WAY too many cameras and canopeners since we've been married. Random, I know!!

LOVE the conga line!!!

I do too! I think it captures how truly happy they all were!!

 

[noahsketomom]

Beth, the pictures are great!!! What life is really like, right???? Spaghettio's are a fave around here lately too!!

Shannon, sorry I meant to quote you too --- just showing off my multi-quoting! That is what life is like, but hopefully I'll think ahead to wipe her face off before snapping a pic!!

Hope you all had fun on the slopes!!!! I love your area of NH!!

 

[cajunfan]

Brian laughs that I have gone through WAY too many cameras and canopeners since we've been married. Random, I know!!

This made me laugh out load...

I am going to pm you with a question...

Also, you are doing much better than me...I still do not know how to multi quote, and I have been around here for a while now!

Lynn

 

[maroo]

I love the conga line!!

Looks like you guys got a great group of gifts!!!

And thanks for posting pictures! You did a great job documenting!


You would be amazed at the things we have seen in the background of things posted on the DIS... So, dirty faces are not a big deal at all! Just life!!

 

[noahsketomom]

Well,
The kids and I were excited that we got a package today from jenb1023!!!!

Hooray for the BIG GIVE!!!

Inside there was TONS of goodies for all -- Pens, Stickers Galore, Markers, a puzzle, a sticker album, notebooks, a tic-tac-toe game, chapstick and a headband, and tons of glowsticks (a family favorite!!) Thank you soooo much!

The kids quickly divided them up into "GIRLS GOODIES" and "BOYS GOODIES"!!!

Some pics --- note the "glow" again.....

There was no conga line today, but better yet ---the kids were kept QUIET for a very long time!!!! Happy Momma!! Thank you, Jen!!!

Blessings to all of you,

 

[kellyw8863]

Great Big Give pics! Your kids are adorable, Spaghettios and all. Spaghettios are a favorite here, too. Last time Ali was in the hospital, the kitchen was all out. You would have thought it was the end of the world!

 

[jenb1023]

Glad the package arrived safely and the the kids liked the contents! Thanks for the cute pics!

Ellen's package was amazing - I especially loved the Grinch dress! The conga line was too cute!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Try telling the camera to use the flash (instead of letting it decide if it needs one on "auto flash"). Sometimes shooting indoors is bright enough for no flash, but looks better with one.