Sock Hop

The night Rob and I received the phone call confirming the diagnosis, the first thing we both thought of and agreed on doing was to take the sisters to Disney. We had talked about taking them when big sister was maybe seven and Sue about 5, thinking at that age they'd fully understand and remember the experience. And we could save for it....

When we began telling the family about Cori's diagnosis and prognosis, we always mentioned Disney  and really just thought we'd wait till some point in the year after our tax return. 

A little before Christmas the planning got pushed a little and it was determined the sooner the better. We really had no idea how fast she would progress, so let's go ASAP while she still can react to most of what's going on and enjoy it!! 

The more we began planning, we knew it should be a surprise and really, you can only spell D I S N E Y so many times when 15 people are traveling and planning together. So Rob, our infamous name giver... ie paci's called Hermann... and 50's nostalgia lover, dubbed the trip the Sock Hop. The kids literally have no idea! 

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The girls did SO unbelievable great on the flight. So great!!! 

The airline did leave our one checked bag in Houston, but hey, the car seats made it and we should have our luggage by the end of the day!! 

Cori had a super hard time going down for her nap, but big beds kind of freak her out. Finally got a crib and she should get some great rest!! 

Jury is still out on how to surprise the kiddos with why exactly were in Florida and not going to the beach... 

Hopefully we'll have a video to post later!!! 

And can not think all of our wonderfully kind and generous family and friends and Give Kids the World for making this happen!!! Looking forward to making some incredible memories in the gloriously old-people filled, sun shiny state!