Being that this year was our first year being a Wish Family this was the first year we were invited to their holiday party which was called "Santa's Open House." They turned the Renaissance Hotel into a Wonderful Winter Wonderland! Hailey was first adorned with a candy garland necklace filled with chocolates and sweets!
She had such a big smile on her face. All the fun and gifts were more then we were expecting!
Hailey made a gingerbread house ornament. She was very proud of it!
Time to open the gifts from Santa!
BARBIES!! Thank you to everyone who donated toys to the Make a Wish toy drive!
Hailey had a special gift for Amanda. Hailey picked out these BFF ornaments at Justice and knew she wanted to give it to Amanda. Every year we have a tree we will put this ornament up and think of Amanda and the great friendship we have made!
Cookie decorating station!!
You already know that Hailey LOVES decorating Christmas Cookies!
Hailey and Amanda asked Criss to take a picture in the Winter Photo Booth and he was happy to do so. He even signed each one for the girls.
It's hard to think that with all we have going on in our lives with terminal illness, medications, doctors appointments, therapy, diapers, insurance and everything else that comes with this territory, that we as parents can say that today was a WONDERFUL day. Seeing Hailey smiling the whole time she was at this party and knowing she didn't feel different and that people were happy to see her and have her there is heartwarming. I think one of the greatest things I heard was from the Make a Wish photographer that said to Hailey, "I remember you!" I love that Hailey makes that kind of an impact on people that he would remember her. I want people to know Hailey and have her in their hearts and remember her. Always. I can't say enough about how important it is for parents to have organizations like Make a Wish available to their kids. They are amazing and I can't ever thank them enough for what they do for Hailey. We feel the love!