"Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.” ~Lionel Hampton,Zoey's Make-A-Wish granted!

Zoey's Make-A-Wish Day will dwell within our hearts for always.Her darling little face,as she took in each and every moment,imprinted upon our hearts as well.

We were encouraged by many to choose a trip for Zoey's Wish but honestly only entertained it for a split second because as soon as we found out that older siblings over the age of 18 could not go with us,it was a no go.We could never have left Jessica,Caitlin and Taylor behind.Ever.So it was on to figuring out what Zoey would wish for if she actually could tell us herself.And you know,she does in fact tell us,in her very own way and all we had to do was listen and this was what she said:"I love to be on the go.Anywhere outside where there is a breeze,fresh air and people,especially playing,giggly,happy children.And I absolutely love books.I could sit,literally for hours,being read to and looking at the pictures and using my signs as we read.Then there is music.How I love my music.Any and all music.Fast music.Slow music.Raffi,the Wiggles,Barney,Sesame Street,Signing Time.My brother and sisters music and my mom and dads music too.Any and all music.I am easy going and am just happiest being around those I love and that love me." Ahead is Zoey's Make-A-Wish Day.It was all we could have hoped for and more.

Stand by for extreme picture overload.Click on an image if you want to enlarge it.Enjoy.




Our Wish Granter's,Beth and Patti and they came bearing gifts first thing.An oh so cute Elmo chair and what else?A book.





The limo arrives!




First stop:Newbury Park Bicycles where we purchased a Bob Revolution stroller.This thing is amazing!!It is an all terrain jogger stroller.Perfect for Zoey to tool around town in BUT the best feature,and one of the main reasons we wanted it for her:It goes through the sand with ease and will make going to the beach a piece of cake!





Second stop,Barnes and Noble.Zoey had a blast there.We arrived to a darling beach bag,filled with goodies for Zoey and the boys.We picked out lots of great books for Zoey,but with her approval of course,as you you can see by the picture she was very interested in the process.We also picked out books for Chris' Korner,a library being established in memory and honor of our very special buddy Christopher.The library will be in a children's hospice house,Kristie's Place, that will be opening here in Los Angeles.How I so hate that there is a need for a house like this.There just shouldn't be.Something sounds so infinitely wrong with it.Children and hospice should not be in the same sentence.





Arriving at Best Buy.Check out her sweet ride and look close in the background...they literally rolled out the red carpet for Miss Zoey!







As we made our way around the store there were 5 princess balloons,in five different departments,each with an employee ready to greet us and hand Zoey a special gift.




With Best Buy's store manager and the very sweet Kathy,a store employee who went above and beyond to make Zoey's visit there simply amazing!




Checking out at Best Buy with Tayor,Jake and Joe.Was really missing Jess and Caitlin.We left Best buy with a pink Ipod for Zoey so we can load all of her favorite music on it for her.A pair of perfect little headphones to go with it and portable DVD players for the car that attach on the back of the headrests so she can listen and watch some of her favorite videos when we are on the go!



At our last stop.All finished.A final picture with our very friendly limo driver Ernest.



Zoey's last part of her wish was a Jo Ann Fabric's gift card so material can be purchased for our Heart Blanket Project for our fellow 4th floor warriors at CHLA.





Out to eat after her shopping spree at one of our favorite restaurants,California Pizza Kitchen.They gave her her very own chef coat.Is that not the cutest?



Kicking back in her new pool float.This was her first time in the water.Ever.Before now she has been battling in or out of some crisis and the water was just a no go.Can you tell she loved it?



All tuckered out.It was an extremely long day and the dream child never cried or fussed once.Not once.She just soaked it in and loved it all.



Peacefully sleeping with the blanket that covers her each and every night:Her Leukemia Awareness Blanket.A reminder to give thanks nightly for the place our girl has found herself in today.