Give Kids the World - more pictures

Give Kids the World had professional photographer volunteers at every one of their major events.  At the end of our stay they gave us a CD with all of the great pictures on it.  Like we said, they really think of everything!  Here are some of the pictures from the GKTW CD.

When asked what her favorite part of Cis' wish trip was, Maya usually says, "All of it!"  But if she has to choose, her favorite part was going to the GKTW activities and getting ice cream every single night.  On the second night Maya discovered she loved cookies and cream shakes and that's what she had every night after.  Yes, we have had cookies and cream shakes since we've been home! 

 This was Santa on our first night.  The kindest Santa we've ever met.  He even gave us suggestions on how to get Cis to be the most comfortable on his lap. 

 Maya with the mayor of GKTW Mayor Clayton and his wife Ms. Merry.  They're all dressed up for Pirate and Princess night.

This was a favorite little spot for Sophie and Cicily.  The slide made a magical noise whenever Soph slid down and these boxes also made noises and were just the right height for Cis to open and close.  

Mickey and Minnie take lots of time with the kids at GKTW.  All the girls got one on one time with Mickey and Minnie.  They also get to sign whatever you like at GKTW.  Since each of the girls had a Minnie shirt, we asked them both to sign them all. 

This shot was taken at home a few weeks after we got home.  All 3 girls in their Minnie shirts signed by Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Cis was so proud that Minnie noticed her Minnie Mouse dress!  She was also a little star struck.  Minnie took time to make her smile though!

So sweet.

Sophie ran up to most of the characters for a big hug.

The cowboy hats the girls got after their horseback rides.  They play with these hats at home now all the time!  We love how a horseback ride isn't enough at GKTW, gotta have the hat to take home to keep the memory alive! 

Cis loving her ride.  She really was proud to teach her sisters how to ride!

Cowgirl Maya learning how to rope on horseback!

One of the nights a bunch of volunteers brought their dogs to the village.  Cicily loved them of course!  She pet every single one and got to give this one some treats. 

Up close picture of Cicily's star that lives at Give Kids the World.  Whenever we read our GKTW book from the trip, she always points out the tower where her star is.