♥ Make A Wish Cont... Day 3 Sea World

Day 3 Monday the 10th May 2010. This is our SeaWorld day and Alex’s big part of her wish to play with the Dolphins. She also said a beach holiday and as we are staying at the Gold Coast “Surfers Paradise” how close to the beach is she. Can see it from the balcony, we all got up before 7am and Alex wanted to leave straight away but as the park doesn’t open til 10am and we have been told to be there at 9.45am we had to distract the girls for a little while and well this is not an easy task with a 3 yr old and Alex 5 almost 6 yrs old.

We arrived at the park at 9.25 and lined up to wait out our time Alex was so excited I expected her to be scared when we actually went into the Dolphin pool, we finally walked through the gates and made our way to the info check in area for the animal adventures etc and lined up yet again but not for long then we paid for the DVD so we could see it all and then got Alex and myself wetsuits in a Nice pink SeaWorld Bag then headed out into the Park.

First stop a drink bottle for us and the girls plus buy it this way we got free refills all day so the girls got a polar bear bottle and we got a standard drink bottle but with SeaWorld on it. Then we slowly walked down to the waiting point for all the animal adventures Pete sat with Robyn while Alex and myself got dressed into our lovely SeaWorld wetsuits, then back to wait with all the others, we also took a few photos of the penguins and another lady asked us to take one for her , the first trainer to arrive was counting us all then noticed Alex and so checked her band and said no we are a different group ( alone not a group) so we wait more while watching a large Dolphin swim around the pool right next to us.

Soon another SeaWorld worker asked if we were the special needs and I said Make-a-wish so he said that would be it and that we could go down and wait by the gate til the trainer etc where ready for us. Pete and Robyn also got to come in and we were told that others will want this but as most are 5-6 kids at a time they cannot do it with them as add parents and sibs it would be very confusing on the dolphin, we walked in the gate and then got life jackets on and slowly made our way to the water edge, Alex had no fear she was so excited ♥ we finally got into the water and met the Dolphin friend for Alex, Zack is his name and he is one of the biggest at the park.

She got to pat him and play ball, do some tricks and also tickle him she also danced with him and sang with him lol. Then they splashed each other and me lol, at the end Alex had her Photo taken with Zach all on her own, then the trainer took one of us all (yes all 4 of us) and just at the end Robyn got to part his tail and play ball too she didn't miss out on any of it, (Thank you Make-a-wish and of cause SeaWorld and Zach for a great experience it was wonderful.)

After this we went to the showers and changed, we had decided to take the wetsuits back but found out the dolphin show was on so went to watch that first, it was good. Then we took the suits back and went to sesame street beach to have some rides they went on them all except one that was closed, and as Robyn was small Pete and myself also had to ride, hehe was funny seeing stretch in these small rides ROFL.

As we walked out they had the sesame street show on so we watched that and then watched the fish detectives (sea lions and OMG this show is so cool both girls didn’t budge and as we are now after 2pm they had the itchy feet and moodiness happening so was good to sit down watch a show with the girls loving every bit. We also went to check out the sharks and polar bears.

We finally had a couple more rides then went to get the DVD, Photo and some extra gifts before finally heading out the gates at 4.10pm one very long full on day for us all. We got back to the room sorted out dinner and then bathed the girls who went to sleep by 7.30pm, Alex got a lovely PINK Dolphin stuffed toy and Robyn got a small grey one they both got a bowl and plate plus one snow globe between them so all up one very long day but one very happy family we have this to always look back on.

Happy Birthday to a friend in Adelaide Kim hope you had a wonderful day

Day 1 and 2 ♥Make-a-wish♥

Well here we are home after our week away at the gold coast QLD Australia, Alex was so excited we have been counting down to the day we left home, we did not expect the disaster zone at home though  ( nothing to bad just the power switch  tripped and all our frozen foods went to waste and stunk the fridge and Freezer out so we have been cleaning all day today so we can fill it again but the smell is still there even with Bicarb and Vanilla Oh well on a good note here is Alex's week starting with days 1 and 2 and yes she had a wonderful time we all did really :)

Day 1; Saturday 8th May 2010.  Well today has finally arrived we head to the Gold Coast to get room key at the Crown Towers we have a lovely 2 bedroom apartment with a great view, we did all the cleaning etc at home so that while away it would be one less stress and something not to stress about when we get home it was a long night as both girls where excited and running on adrenalin well so was Pete and myself ROFL Our first day at the Gold Coast was for Alex’s Make-a-wish.

 We drove down and arrived a little early at accommodation and the Gold Coast as Alex had too much excitement to stay at home. We went for a walk down the road from our room for the next week. (Crown Towers up on the 17th Floor.) We did some shopping like shoes for Robyn (she took them off just before getting in the car and they were forgotten til to late, rash vest for me and just food for the apartment to keep us fed for breakfast and snacks. We have a view of both sea and River so very nice and after our walk we know where the Aqua duck and Build a bear is for the days we are not doing the theme parks. We also went and checked out the gaming room Girls could not do much to their size (too short) then a lovely walk around the pool. We also have Indian for dinner. The girls both run themselves ragged which resulted in headaches for both Pete and myself but found a shower fixed it for us and a bath for the girls then we just watched the girls play (full-on lol) both girls were so tired by the end but still did not want to sleep and now at 8.50pm still up but very tired so waiting them out Alex crashed at 9pm but she had a headache and panadol was probably a good help with her sleeping, then we just waited out the crazy 3 yr old lol ( nah she is good just a typical 3 yr old lol and very full of energy so different to Miss Alex at that age who was such a dream toddler then she was diagnosed.)

Day 2; Sunday is also Mothers day. 9th May 2010. “Wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mummies out there “. Another day with 2 excited girls and as we promised a pool (swim) to Alex who are we to not give her that as this is her wish week and it’s all about Alex, she always says she is sharing with Robyn so it’s cute to see them enjoy every bit together. Alex woke me up with a special Happy Mother’s Day how sweet when we all got up she gave me a present she made at school and as I opened it and read it all out I started to cry. It’s one of the hand print sayings and will be cherished by me, rest day NOT lol will not happen with my 2 hehe but that’s cool we are here for the week and have to enjoy it all.

So as soon as everyone was up and breakfast had been eaten it was pool time as Alex wanted everything and how do you tell a 5 yr old that we are here for the week and will be busy every day, and she will get tired quickly  so Game room and pool today, lucky it’s a indoor heated pool as its cooler today and over cast not cold but we do not want colds we spent a few lovely hours in the pool today and then Robyn started to shiver so back to the room for a warm wash and lunch. Then a walk to check out the Aqua Duck and Build a bear but both where busy being mother’s day so have decided to leave that til later in the week when most are back at school.

We ended up going down for an ice block (paddle pop hehe) and then off to King Tutt Putt Putt golf for some time wasting Pete also had a cocktail at the bar belated Birthday for him  we had Thai for dinner too very nice,

* please note this is posted after the week away as I wrote it all down and posted when I could get online*

Day 3 will be posted soon

Make-a-wish presentation

Well the day finally came for Alex to be presented with her wish details etc we got the call on Tuesday afternoon the 4th May. Ian the Volunteer arrived around 5pm he came to our house with tickets and a parcel of special stuff for Alex.the girls got a bucket hat each and Pete got a Cap. Alex got a lovely turtle who is all ready packed away for the trip she wants her to join in on the fun.

here are Photos Of Alex getting her wish package she was so happy and even now is still wearing her hat and Pin lol♥

today alex's Class at school also got up at Prime time to sing a song so cute I did video it lol  no real singing as they didnt have the  CD up to help only piano back up :) but so cute ♥

As this week was a short one for us here in Ipswich Monday Labour day public Holiday and Thursday is the Ipswich show day alex only had 3 days at school and we did what we could to make this a special week.
she still has her cough and temp are border line but so far not to stress The Dr wants us to enjoy our trip and at first thought we were flying out but when we told him no Gold Coast we were in QLD and really closer to the RCH if need be he said wait and Ride it out as if something comes up we do something but to enjoy as  we are still in the unknown.
Alex enjoyed going back to school and wednesday being my me day I got all I thought we would need ready for saturdays drive and also food we would need for the girls, snacks etc... so one less thing while away but at least in appartments (penthouse style) we have the means to cook at the room. thursday I got to go back to belly dancing to as missed 2 weeks due to sickness and next week too due to being away, so must catch up heaps lol, this was fun and we had a different teacher (the owner who is also in the semi finals on TV's Australia's got talent hehe) 


A week on the gold Coast is on our way and 3 theme parks to look forward too Dream world, Movie World and of cause Sea world with Alex's Dolphin experience, we are now looking at what else we can do while down there Aqua Duck is on the list and so is the outback spectacular Dinner has been booked as this is what I wanted for my 40th belated but still fun plus Alex and Robyn both love horses as much as I do so well worth it, plus Putt Putt and alot of beach time, lets hope its nice weather with no real rain as Movie world the last time was raining

Sad Day :(

well its a sad day when someone close dies but for us we are sad to see another Cancer Kid get their Angel wings today :(  this is something close to us as we are a cancer kid family and wish to see none pass away but have seen so many get angel wings and fly that should have been given long lives to descover the world but god has a plan for us all so we just keep moving forward with the daily lives we have.

 ♥Fiona I have not met you but your blog has given me such strength with what we are dealing with and so sad to read your update today I am thinking of your family and hope now with Imogen flying free of pain you also can start the slow process of healing, your family has been through so much and stuck together so this shows me strength as being in a slightly similar road we have seen so many families crumble very early on, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your sad time that will be ahead of you but please remember Imogens Smile and the good times these memories will be the treasures she would want you to see♥

~Please keep this family in your thoughts and Prayers and also all the others with Cancer in the family as this is not a nice illness and one I hope they do find a cure for~

Alexandria's New friend for the Afternoon the girls loved this little bug and got upset when it started getting dark and she flew away into the sunset