Sometimes Wishes Do Come True: Quesadillas with Mickey

We had a busy first morning at the Village   We started the day off with breakfast, some character sightings and some exploring before the big event:  quesadillas with Mickey!

Mimi and Pop Pop came to the Village to meet us!  Time to walk to breakfast!

We ran into Mary Poppins after breakfast!

Little Sweetie wasn't so sure about her at first...

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...but eventually warmed up a teeny bit!

 Little Buddy was slightly unimpressed.  He was ready for the main mouse!

     

He was definitely more impressed by Pluto and Goofy!  And he and Little Sweetie started to understand what the autograph books were for!

Time for some train fun at the Village with some amazing Chi Omega volunteers!

Speaking of trains, the model train set-up in the Village was awesome!  The kids loved looking at it and pressing all of the buttons!

Then, it was finally time.  We headed over to another building to let our sweet boy's wish come true.  Not only was he going to meet his hero, Mickey Mouse, but he was going to share his favorite food with him.  It was quesadilla time!!!

There he is!!!

     

So happy for our sweet boy!

We all got to get some Mickey love!

The presentation of the quesadillas!

Are you ready to go eat them?

     

Serving them up!  

Mickey took a second to sign Little Buddy's Mickey and autograph book before we ate.

Quesadilla time!

     

     

Settling in and enjoying his wish!

Eventually Mickey had to say goodbye, but thankfully the quesadillas were so good that Little Buddy didn't mind too much!

What a great family memory!

Little Sweetie enjoyed herself too!

We love you, Little Buddy, and we will do everything we can to fill your life with joy!

Now, you'd think the overwhelming awesomeness of having quesadillas would be enough, wouldn't you?  Oh no, not for our boy.  As we walked out we saw this statue and he immediately asked where Minnie was!  Thankfully, we have a whole week of fun ahead, buddy!

Now, let's take a quick recharge and then head to Universal Studios!

LSM

Little Sweetie's Momma 

Sometimes Wishes Do Come True: Let the Adventure Begin!

When Little Buddy was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, we vowed that no matter what happened, we would give him the best life we could, one of full of quality experiences and joy.  One of our first stops for that was to set up his Make-A-Wish trip.  Little Buddy's wish was to eat quesadillas with Mickey, so we were so excited that our local Make-A-Wish chapter was going to make that happen!

      

Loaded up and Orlando bound!

Look who got to drive the plane!

Little Sister can't wait to see Minnie!

We've arrived at Give Kids The World!

Our Villa!




Lots goes on here!

The adventures begin!

Big fans of the porch rocking chairs!

Making his star at Give Kids the World Castle!

Little Sister trying to get in on the Star action!

Talking to the owl in the tree in order to get their special pillows!

King and Queen of the Village!

     

Taking advantage of the "all the ice cream you want, all the time" policy!

It was quite the busy day, but we made it through and settled in.  The Village is amazing and just a bit overwhelming too!  Tomorrow is a big day:  Little Buddy's wish will come true and we'll go to Universal Studios!

Until then, 

LSM

Little Sweetie's Momma

July 19

I'm not sure calling this a crazy month really encompasses all we have been through, but that's the best word I can think for it.  Thankfully, our Little Sweetie has weathered it all with her (usually) sweet and easy-going disposition.  She's been dealing with Momma and her Bubby traveling to Minnesota and changes in her routine and then went with the flow during our big 7/11 to Cure Sanfilippo events and our Ohio/Pennsylvania trip.  Even with all the big things happening, it's nice to take time and really focus on her little moments.

     

     

Look at this happy girl showing off her new dress!  So cute and grown up that I can't even stand it!

     

However, don't tell her that you think she's grown up, or else she jump right back in the bouncer and insist she's still a baby!

     

Also, she'll also try to convince you that she's not always happy, like here, when I caught her twirling around the greasy flag pole right before we were supposed to leave.  She's not mad she's dirty, she's mad I made her stop!   I guess I'm taking a coal miner with me to do errands today!

But she's also an awesome sister.  She insisted on waiting up until brother got home from his Minnesota visit and then had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with him.  I'm so proud of her and hope that her empathetic heart continues to grow!

     

We got to have a fun Wonderwild date this month, which makes me happy.  I used to do so many activities with Big Brother when he was small and I sometimes worry that I am short-changing her, as she's just normally left to the whim of brother's needs and schedules.  Having special time that is just for her is very important to me.  

But thankfully, some of the Bubby's events benefit her too, like being recognized as an awesome sibling at the Make-A-Wish night at California Pizza kitchen.  Looking good, Chef Sweetie!

Height and Weight 

She's currently around 24 lbs. and a hair over 32 inches.  Still our little peanut!

Personality

Very happy and smiley, though definitely affirming her temper if Big Brother tries to do something that she doesn't like (such as take a toy from her)!  We've had lots of success with her colors.  She can name most of them and sort things by color.  Still not ready to sing her ABCs for us yet!   

Developmental Milestones

Still gaining words and language.  And the pajamas are working out!  I am still amazed at how easy that process went.  However, she is not going into a big bed anytime soon.  I still need her to be my baby somehow!  

Fun Tidbits

She is doing really well with Aunt J watching her.  We are so blessed by Aunt J's generosity in this.  Little Sweetie gets to keep her schedule and routine and get to develop a close bond with another adult who loves her.  We couldn't ask for anything more!

I'll hope to have more detail next month.  I feel like I am slipping a little with everything that is going on with Big Brother, but it is important for me to capture all of these memories, which are now more precious than ever.

Good night, 

LSM

Little Sweetie's Momma