September 6-12 is a great time to go to GKTW Eva Paige's Wish Take 2

[angeque143]

So much going on. Somehow I lost my agenda and need to start that all over again for Disney!!

Eva went back to school today but she came home with a 101 fever!! I just cant win for nothin'!

 

[katieb4]

subbing!

Eva has had one incredibly tough road thus far! I hope her fever is a fluke and she feels better soon! The pictures of her are fabulous!

Bis Sis's campus looks great! so beautiful! I hope she loves it!

Also, will MAW send another adult with you on your trip? I hope so, sounds like you could use a buddy.

I hope the reveal party is a blast for all of you!!

 

[angeque143]

subbing!

Eva has had one incredibly tough road thus far! I hope her fever is a fluke and she feels better soon! The pictures of her are fabulous!

Bis Sis's campus looks great! so beautiful! I hope she loves it!

Also, will MAW send another adult with you on your trip? I hope so, sounds like you could use a buddy.

I hope the reveal party is a blast for all of you!!

Thanks for taking the time to read along!! LOVE the campus that Carissa is attending...I almost went there when I was her age!! I feel SO OLD!!!
Funny that I am also going to school as a college freshman too at the same time as she is. HA!!! I am thrilled for her yet secretly relieved that she is only an hour away!

MAW has been WONDERFUL!!! They are sending Grandma and Grandpa with us! There is NO WAY that I could do the trip otherwise. Eva is a handful at best and Anthony suffers from ADHD with severe tantrums as of late. I would just not be able to do it on my own.

Eva has had a rough time of it but she is here and each day is a gift. Unfortunately she is sick again!! Throwing up last night and still running the fever. She had better get it out of the way now. I would just DIE if we have to reschedule the trip again. As it is everything I had planned and packed has to be changed. Miss Eva grew a bit so we need to go shopping! I could think of worse things though!

 

[angeque143]

Anything with the star is an event at Give Kids The World (where we are staying)



Tuesday 9/6
Flight at 6 am

Arrive in Orlando at 11:05 am

Arrive at GKTW

Walmart

Orientation

Wednesday 9/7 Animal Kingdom/ Epcot

* Star and Pillow making


Thursday 9/8 Sea World

*Disney Character Photos in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (before going to Seaworld)

Sting Ray Lagoon

Dolphin Cove

Shark Encounter

Back to GKTW in afternoon

*Winter Wonderland from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels and the Castle of Miracles
*Carriage Rides from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
*Winter Wonderland Parade at 7:45 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels
*Santa Claus in Julie’s Safari Theatre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday 9/9 Universal Studios



* Universal Orlando Character Photos from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the Castle of Miracles
* Pirates and Princesses Party with Shamu and friends from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels





Sat 9/10 Disney World

Horseback Riding from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Keaton’s Korral
Mayor Clayton’s Birthday Party from 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Avenue of Angels (NOT GOING TO)

1:05 Pm Dining at Crystal Palace


LATE NIGHT AT DISNEY STAYING FOR FIRE WORKS @ 9pm?





Sun 9/11 Hollywood Studios




* The World’s Largest Candy Land game from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Matthew’s Boundless Playground.
*Twinkle Hope’s Tea Party from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Castle of Miracles.

Monday 9/ 12

* Disney Character Photos at Julie’s Safari Theatre from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Check out by 10 am

Flight out at 12:10

Arrive home at 4:46

 

[angeque143]

We start them early around here!! She is too funny!! This was after telling herself "Eva no...Eva I says NO!"

We had a oopsie moment here today. Ran out of propane (GEE they have not been here for a year!!!) So while the poor guy was changing the tank a little black and white friend decided to spray....YUP SKUNK thank GOD not on the guy but near enough to stink up everything!! Nature gotta love it! LOL

 

[angeque143]

Getting excited!!! Our Reveal is in JUST 1 WEEK!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO~~~

 

[brookerene]

Here is a countdown calendar for Eva's trip!

I suggest printing it onto matte paper if possible but any will work.

 

[mom2pixies]

The Reveal is today! Hope it goes well and that everyone has a magical time finding out about the magical trip!

On another note, we received a beautiful big box of magic ourselves on Thursday! Thank you so much Angie, Carissa, Anthony and Eva for the wonderful goodies and trinkets you sent to the girls. They were just sooooo delighted! Brooke was especially taken with the little glowy fans and the notepad and pen. Avery immediately put the hat on and then the fan necklace. She can't figure out the button yet, but she just uses her finger to spin the little propellers.

Did you make those bibs yourself? They are so soft and fit just perfect! Even Brooke, although she generally eats quite civilized, asked if maybe she could be a baby today and try out one of the bibs (the Cinderella one, of course!). LOL!

Another virtual thank you! So thoughtful!

 

[angeque143]

We had a WONDERFUL day! Unfortunately at times Eva broke down in tears because it was a bit overwhelming for her to have 20 sets of eyes on her!!

We were escorted into the Roberson Museum where we were met by a Prince and Princess. The place was desorated beautifully and we had little sandwiches and iced tea for our "tea party" Eva received her Make a Wish shirt and luggage along with a couple of outfits and LOTS of hair bows that were made for her by a local woman. After a bit she warmed up though and became entranced with a Mickey doll that talks when you push his tummy saying several familiar phrases to her!

We were truly blessed and humbled to have had this experience!

http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=19436

http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CB&Dato=20110723&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=107230802&Ref=PH

 

[disneymomma01]

We had a WONDERFUL day! Unfortunately at times Eva broke down in tears because it was a bit overwhelming for her to have 20 sets of eyes on her!!

We were escorted into the Roberson Museum where we were met by a Prince and Princess. The place was desorated beautifully and we had little sandwiches and iced tea for our "tea party" Eva received her Make a Wish shirt and luggage along with a couple of outfits and LOTS of hair bows that were made for her by a local woman. After a bit she warmed up though and became entranced with a Mickey doll that talks when you push his tummy saying several familiar phrases to her!

We were truly blessed and humbled to have had this experience!

http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=19436

YAY!!! WOOHOO!!!

Congratulations!! Eva is such a cutie pie!! Can't wait to hear more plans as the countdown starts winding down!!

 

[katieb4]

We had a WONDERFUL day! Unfortunately at times Eva broke down in tears because it was a bit overwhelming for her to have 20 sets of eyes on her!!

We were escorted into the Roberson Museum where we were met by a Prince and Princess. The place was desorated beautifully and we had little sandwiches and iced tea for our "tea party" Eva received her Make a Wish shirt and luggage along with a couple of outfits and LOTS of hair bows that were made for her by a local woman. After a bit she warmed up though and became entranced with a Mickey doll that talks when you push his tummy saying several familiar phrases to her!

We were truly blessed and humbled to have had this experience!

http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=19436

http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CB&Dato=20110723&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=107230802&Ref=PH

Hooray!!! Sounds like a fantastic thing, so glad that she was able to warm up to it and have fun. I can't wait to hear her thoughts when she actually meets Mickey!

 

[mom2pixies]

Sounds like a magical little tea party! I can understand Eva's emotions--I'm not certain how I would react with that many people staring at me! What a wonderful way to kickstart this amazing journey....I'm certain you are the same with your eagerness to get this party started!!!

 

[angeque143]

So...we got the flight information...We leave at 6:15 am ...This means we have to leave for the airport at 4am!! We arrive on Detroit at 744 and have a 45 minute layover and end up in Orlando at 11:05

Going home our flight leaves at 12:10 pm and arrive in Detroit at 250 1/2 hour layover and get home at 4:46 pm

Still waiting to see if we can add Eva's dad paying his way...Antsy because there is ONE SEAT LEFT on the flight!!

 

[angeque143]

WOW! Eva's Dad can go paying his way!! WHOOO HOOO!!!!!!!

 

[jon03015]

WOW! Loved reading about Eva. What a hard road you have been down, I am so sorry!!! Can't wait to hear about your trip.

 

[angeque143]

ONE MONTH LEFT!!!!

Holy Moley it is going too quickly! 20 days till Carissa leaves for college! Things are moving too fast and I feel like I am in the center of a hurricane! Goodness I am beyond overwhelmed!

Still planning here but second guessing myself!

 

[angeque143]

So we have AJ being treated for Lyme disease! I have been busy sewing and getting Carissa ready for school. Still planning away!

AJ's ankle. Glad we went to the Dr because I was debating it!!!

Eva in her dress that I made for her and her cousins for our family reunion this Saturday!

 

[angeque143]

16 days!

Amazing how fast things have gone! I am getting really nervous. We send off Carissa on Friday, I start classes on the 29th and then we leave for Disney on the 6th!! WHEW!! I am tired thinking of all ahead!!

We have planned to take it slowly with Eva because we do not want to overwhelm her with all there is in Disney. I think it would be horrible if she melted down in the parks from too much input. If worse comes to worse we leave and come back later on.

In the mean time this is what we have to deal with!!

 

[mom2pixies]

Oh Angie -- Does it ever end? Wasps! Ack!!

Are Eva and AJ going stir-crazy just thinking about the trip? I'm so excited for all of you guys! They must just be looking so forward to this trip after the last few months you've guys have had and then with having to cancel the trip last time.

Has Carissa started college yet? How's she handling her new away-from-home life?

Hope all is well with you guys!

 

[angeque143]

Oh Angie -- Does it ever end? Wasps! Ack!!

Are Eva and AJ going stir-crazy just thinking about the trip? I'm so excited for all of you guys! They must just be looking so forward to this trip after the last few months you've guys have had and then with having to cancel the trip last time.

Has Carissa started college yet? How's she handling her new away-from-home life?

Hope all is well with you guys!

Things are good here. Carissa leaves here on FRIDAY!! So we are a bit crazy with all the hustle and bustle. Eva really has no idea as to what is going on. AJ is the one who is making me crazy. He said something about wanting to ruin the trip but I think he was just being a crabby pants and I think he is a bit anxious about it since he really does not know what Disney is.

On top of all this I am returning to school (going from a Practical Nurse to a Registered Nurse), I was fortunate to get all my classes but one online. Goodness I feel so old doing this especially when I had to take a math test for placement...They might as well have had it in Japanese!! I so need a math brush up!!

Besides all the planning and packing we had dental work eyeglasses and AJ psych (ADHD) to get all straightened out. Never a dull moment but we would not want it any other way!

Hope to run into you when we are at GKTW...I think it would be really cool to meet another family from here!!