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

[noahsketomom]

Just wanted to chime and say I think it is great that you both are donating to Locks of Love. My youngest (now 23) has done this 3 times in the last 6 or 7 years and it is just such an awesome feeling for her to be able to give something.

Sounds like your trip is taking shape. I love all of the Big Give shirts, outfits, and pixie dust. I am glad that the chefs are helping you out with Noah's food. We took DGD last October (who has milk allergies) and they were fantastic for us. Nothing near as important as Noah's diet, but still, just giving them props for being so helpful and accomodating.

I am following your PTR even though I don't often comment.

BTW - I received your little "thank you" note. What a special thought to send it. It made my day!!

Hi Anita!

I should clarify -- I'm not donating this time, just Abby. We both donated the last time, but something about turning 35 next month has made everything SLOW down -- including my hair growth! I used to be able to grow it out QUICK -- but no longer!

Thanks for following along and thank you again for being such a blessing with the "BIG GIVE". Every package we've received has been so thoughtful and has made our trip experience so much more special!

Also, I had my first dream about the trip last night and I don't think it was that original --- we missed the plane!! Here's to hoping THAT doesn't happen!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Oh no! Disney nightmares! It's getting stressful huh?

I love how accommodating Disney is with the food issues. Kudos to you for doing the work! It's that kind of thing that most of us don't even think twice about. I love learning about each other's lives, the ups and downs, here.

 

[Mtopher4]

No you can't miss the plane!!!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Oh no. NO Disney nightmares allowed Only Disney Dreams Hopefully tonight will be nothing but sweet dreams

Im so glad the chefs are going to help you with Noah's meals.

I love donating to locks of love. Sierra has done it a few times. Only now the new place cut her hair so short its going to be a very long time till she can do it again.So nice of you all to do that.

 

[Granna4679]

I should clarify -- I'm not donating this time, just Abby.
Also, I had my first dream about the trip last night and I don't think it was that original --- we missed the plane!! Here's to hoping THAT doesn't happen!

Ahhh...I guess I missed that part. I am the same way...mine seems to grow so much slower now that I am "older". Ha!

You can say NO but I have a favor...can I post Ella's picture with the outfit on on my facebook album? I try to keep a running album of all the things I have made and would love to include that. (If not, no problem...I understand that some people don't like their kiddos pics posted). If not, I can just post the picture of the outfit I took before sending it. It looked so cute on her.

And NO more nightmares....It is going to be a fantastic week for all of you.
We went in October for the first time in 15 yrs and took our granddaughters. It was the time of our life. Can't wait till we get to go back (probably in a couple years when DGD2 will actually be old enough to remember it).

 

[noahsketomom]

You can say NO but I have a favor...can I post Ella's picture with the outfit on on my facebook album? I try to keep a running album of all the things I have made and would love to include that. (If not, no problem...I understand that some people don't like their kiddos pics posted). If not, I can just post the picture of the outfit I took before sending it. It looked so cute on her.

Hi Anita!
No problem posting her pic, though I'd prefer if you didn't use her name -- Thanks! I can't wait to see her wear it on the trip! More pics in the outfit to come!


Also, coming up --- we got another BIG GIVE package today from pixeegrl! (Melissa)! Stay tuned for pics.....

 

[noahsketomom]

Well I have to say the kids are getting increasingly more excited every time our Mail Carrier pulls into the driveway! They must've let on to the dogs too because Miles wanted to jump in her truck! (He's thoroughly crazy.. so crazy that we still haven't found a taker for him while we're away! )

Anyhow, this package was from Melissa (pixeegrl) !!

Inside was an assortment for all! I'll start with the one that requires the most explanation:

Abby, you might have guessed, is my picky one when it comes to clothes. I hardly ever buy any clothes for her unless she is there. In fairness to her, she really just knows what she likes and spends hours designing outfits with a little design set she got for Christmas.

Well, the dress that Melissa made for her is BEAUTIFUL and is soooo "Abby"!! Melissa, you did such an amazing job -- THANK YOU!! The pictures honestly don't do it justice. The Alice in Wonderland fabric is gorgeous and oh, so perfect -- the fabric on the side has all sorts of "Wonderland" phrases, and Abby's favorite part (Alice with the Cheshire cat ), is on the.......FRONT. Well, it's supposed to be at least!!! Now enter Abby's take -- don't get me wrong -- SHE LOVES IT!!! The colors and style fit her to a T and she cannot wait to wear it. But she is dead set on wearing it with the bow on the front, and the Alice scene on the back! She just really thinks it's meant to be worn that way!! And I'm just so happy that she loves it so much, so I'm not going to argue!!! Tune in later to discover what she decides when she wears it in Florida, but for now.......

and a closeup of the scene

Also gorgeous was Ella's Tinkerbell top. Melissa, I have a pair of purple capri leggings that will look soooo good with this and I tried to find them for the pic, but Alas, they are lost somewhere in the MOUNTAINS of laundry around this house! Once I find them, they will match PERFECTLY!

Yet again, Ella continues to show some interesting expressions!

She also sent the girls all sorts of goodies - stamps, lanyards, spinning tops, and a princess puzzle that Ella has yet to relinquish!

And then come the boys! She sent them Pirate goody bags and lots of LOOT -- telescopes (a huge hit), gold coins, gliders, lanyards, spinning tops and magic towels that we are all fascinated by!

And you know my kids...it's a good thing school was over for today because it became a pirate's haven around here....... And what's to plunder? Well our sister's prized new puzzle, of course!

Thank you, THANK YOU, Melissa! Everything was just perfect!!!

Blessings to you and yours,

 

[jessica52877]

Fun package! I love that Abby has her own sense of style! I made an outfit using that same pattern and the little girl also insisted on wearing it backwards! It has a picture on both sides and she liked the one on the back better then the front! LOL! Thank goodness you can't really tell with them that they are on backwards!

 

[Granna4679]

Hi Anita!
No problem posting her pic, though I'd prefer if you didn't use her name -- Thanks! I can't wait to see her wear it on the trip! More pics in the outfit to come!


Also, coming up --- we got another BIG GIVE package today from pixeegrl! (Melissa)! Stay tuned for pics.....

Oh, thank you so much!! I would never put her name....no worries there.
I just want to add it to my album. I can't wait to see more pics from Disney.

The most recent Big Give package was awesome. Love the Alice outfit and the little dress on Ella too. The boys look so happy with their loot too. Lots of fun!!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Those are GORGEOUS little dresses for the girls! I think Abby's dress looks good either way. Maybe she really is a budding designer.
Looks like the boys loved their stuff too. Fun!!!

 

[maroo]

I LOVE that Abby has her own taste in clothes!! And how cute and funny that she wants to wear it "backwards" - which is now forwards, I suppose!

It is so cute! I just love all of the stuff these talented ladies have done!

 

[pixeegrl]

Yeah pictures everything looks adorable. Glad everything was a hit. Have a wonderful trip, you all deserve it!

 

[noahsketomom]

Fun package! I love that Abby has her own sense of style! I made an outfit using that same pattern and the little girl also insisted on wearing it backwards! It has a picture on both sides and she liked the one on the back better then the front! LOL! Thank goodness you can't really tell with them that they are on backwards!

Those are GORGEOUS little dresses for the girls! I think Abby's dress looks good either way. Maybe she really is a budding designer.
Looks like the boys loved their stuff too. Fun!!!

I LOVE that Abby has her own taste in clothes!! And how cute and funny that she wants to wear it "backwards" - which is now forwards, I suppose!

I honestly cannot express to you all how beautiful Abby's dress it --- no matter which way she wears it! The fabric, the colors, the "special touches"....just gorgeous. And to see her glowing face when she saw it!

The most recent Big Give package was awesome. Love the Alice outfit and the little dress on Ella too. The boys look so happy with their loot too. Lots of fun!!

It is so cute! I just love all of the stuff these talented ladies have done!

Yeah pictures everything looks adorable. Glad everything was a hit. Have a wonderful trip, you all deserve it!

Yes, I cannot believe how GENEROUS and TALENTED the BIG GIVERS are! It was so special to see how excited the kids got and it will be so special to wear them on the trip. John said several times...."did she MAKE these? wow, cool!" I think he's really surprised because his mom struggles to sew on Daisy patches and buttons!

THree -- er FOUR (if you don't include the adults!!) cheers for the BIG GIVE!


PS -- Good news! I've got somebody to watch the dogs and house! Yipee!!!! Whew! Big stresser off the table!

 

[pnutallergymom]

LOVE the Big Give stuff!!! That dress for Abby is adorable!!! She looks gorgeous!!! Brenna sounds just like her when it comes to the clothes thing.....but she saw it too and said "Awwww....she looks so pretty!! I want one!!!!"

Glad you found someone to take the dog!! We just got a spot for our German Sheperd for the week!!

 

[Momofwishkid]

I love both Abby's dress and Ella's shirt. They both look so cute and the boys seem to love their pxie dust as well. Way to go Big Givers!

 

[kdzbear]

Your Big Give stuff is amazing. The girl's dresses are so beautiful. I thought I had posted, but I could not find the post. I think your plans look great! I can't wait to read more!

 

[Mtopher4]

I Love looking at their faces.. so excited to get mail and special goodies...

Awesome Big Give

 

[cajunfan]

Awesome pictures of the kids...love Abby's sense of style, and Ella...who can not just grin when they see her!

And the boys look like they are enjoying their loot too! I know John is at an age where his likes are hit or miss (some things will be too babyish and some too grown up), so it is good to see him enjoying it.

Lynn

 

[noahsketomom]

Hi Shannon, Jennifer, Kristin, Lisa and Lynn! Thanks for stopping in...I have MORE PICS for y'all!!

Can you believe we got ANOTHER package today?@?@?@
WOW!!!!

The fun for this one started even before we opened it because it was from
HAWAII!!! We've been talking a lot about Hawaii recently because 2 of their good friends are moving back there in May. So the kids thought that getting a package from Hawaii was so cool!! It was from "Melinda --??? I'm sorry I couldn't make out your name! help?!@? or a screen name?) I want to find out who because I want to say Mahalo!!!!

The package from Hawaii!

This one was for the boys and it was a HUGE HIT!!!
MICKEY CLONE TROOPER SHIRTS!!!!

Even Abby got into it!

For those of you who might not know, all my kids are STAR WARS crazy! The boys are go a step further and are seriously obsessed. Therefore these shirts were the perfect gift! They will be used on our trip and for many moons thereafter!


MAHALO, MAHALO!!!!! from the mainland!!

 

[Momofwishkid]

Very cool shirts the boys got! Although I have to admit I no nothig about Star Wars