...............Disney Trip

Hello everyone. We are off on our Disney trip that Zachary got through the Dream Factory. We were very fortunate to have this granted to us. Zachary is in heaven here in Disney World. We left on Thursday via a Limo to the Rochester airport. We kept that a secret from Zachary and he was so excited he couldn't sit still in the Limo.


Once we got to Orlando we had to sit on the tarmac for about 10 minutes because it was raining and lightning and with the ramps being metal we couldn't go on them. We got to Allstar Music with no problem, but man once we got there that was another story. We had 1 person work the check in desk and a bus load of people coming in. Then they had us at the very last building. We got moved up 1 building to help with some walking for Zachary. We planned on going to Epcot but it closed at 9 pm and by the time we ate dinner and got checked in we wouldnt of had much time so we went to Downtown Disney in the light rain. We did some shopping and had a nice Ghiredelli Ice Creams.

Today, Friday we started off at Hollywood Studios for breakfast at Hollywood Vine & Dine. That was very good. We hit Toy Story Mania first then worked our way around the park. The highlight of the day was Zach meeting Phineas & ferb. Those are his all time favorites right now. After meeting them we did the whole park and a couple rides over. We didn't have dinner reservations till 545 but were hungry since we didn't do lunch so we stopped in early to see if we could eat early and they took us right in. So after we headed to Epcot since we didn't make it last night. We did the important things there. The kids had no interest in going to the World Showcase. Probably the next time we go they will understand it more and enjoy it. We did everything they wanted and went in some gift shops again then headed back to the resort for a quick snack & beverage and went to the pool. Now they are passed out and resting up for another fun filled day tomorrow at Magic Kingdom before we are off on the Disney Dream for 4 nights 5 days.
I am trying to post pictures but for some reason blogger isn't agreeing with me so check out my facebook page and you will see them all.

................1st day of School September 2011

Yesterday was the first day of school for both kids. Marissa is entering the 10th grade and Zachary is going into 3rd grade. They both have grown up so much it hard to believe this much time has gone by. I guess the saying is true, Time flies when your having fun.


Both of them said they had good days and no problems. Thank god for that. We wouldn't want to start the year off on a bad foot would we? Zachary has Mrs. Frahar & Marissa has a lot of teachers since they changes teachers for every class. I am looking forward to a great year and hoping for much success for both children.
Zachary at his desk in his class room. I told him he won't get away with anything because he is right near the teachers desk. LOL

..............Dream Unveiled

Sunday the members of the Dream Factory came over and announced Zacharys dream to him. He was so excited he didn't know what to say. Yes we know Zachary at a loss of words? Anyway, they visited for a bit, announced the trip to him and then visited some more. Zachary immediately ran into his room and counted the days on the calendar. He told them he is very excited because he gets to see Phineas & Ferb. (Oh dear I hope we can find them while in Disney) Jim told Zachary he has 2 things and 2 things only to do while on his trip, "Smile & have a good time, and to take lots of pictures." Zachary sighed at that because I take so many pictures he gets annoyed with me. Oh well its the memories we need to capture. LOL

Kate was showing Zachary all the paper work. He was totally into looking at it all.

They also gave him a beautiful picture frame with the Fab 5 on it. (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto)


A few days has gone by and Zachary just keeps counting down and asking lots of questions about the Disney Cruise. I have to keep telling him I don't know many answers seeing I have never cruised with Disney before. But i keep showing him pictures of the ship and brochures to give him an idea. He is going to flip out when he sees the size of the boat. I honestly think in his mind the boat is the size of boats on the lake. Just wait and see buddy I tell him because they are HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I get a phone call from Jim at the Dream factory and he tells me to get a pen and paper to write some info down with. I am thinking what could he possibly have to tell me know seeing he was just here on Sunday and today is just Wednesday. Well he wanted to give me info on the Limo that was picking up us to take us to Rochester Airport and bringing us home. Yes I said a LIMO. I just can't believe it. Zach has never been in a limo and will just love it I know it already. We have decided not to tell Zach about the Limo until the driver comes to the door to get him. I just can't wait for the next 2 weeks now to take some awesome action pictures. I just want to shout out to the Dream Factory again for making this little boy such a happy boy. Through everything he has gone through and will continue to go through this has definitely put all that in the back of his mind. We are so grateful for all of this to happen too. I have offered to volunteer my time when possible to help the organization out. Its the least I could do seeing all they have done for us.Thanks again Dream Factory Jim & Kate you have been awesome to work with.