All the Lasts

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Today we wrapped up Brendan's Wish Trip.  Our flight out was late afternoon, so we had plenty of time to do all the "last" things.

We packed everything up. . .

Then headed into the Village for all the "lasts". . .

The first "last" was to go to the Memory Keepers and record a session of our family's Wish Trip memories.  They have a professional recording studio and they burn a disc for us to take home with our memories and all the pictures they took while at the Village.

The back of the Castle of Miracles and Star Tower.

Saying good-bye to Ol' Elmer.

Inside the Castle of Miracles to see Brendan's star on the ceiling.

Making a final wish. . .

Looking for Brendan's star. . .

 Brendan's star is in the Bumblebee galaxy in the Star Tower.

Then next door for a final ice cream treat.

We had to visit Amberville again. . .

for games. . .

and a train ride. . . (the missionaries do service here every Wednesday)

 One last Lorie's Magical Flight ride. . .

Everyone was sad to leave Amberville.

One last slice of pizza at the Gingerbread House cafeteria. . .

One last Carousel ride. . .

Then it was time to pack everything up and pick up our discharge packet.  Did you know that Wish Families get a year-long free pass to over 100 theme parks around the world?  Wow!

At the airport.

It was a long flight home.

Brendan was so relieved when the girls were able to switch seats so he could stretch out.

In Salt Lake at last!

We were all pretty tired -- especially Aaron.

So glad to be home!  Brendan especially.  He says he never wants to go on an airplane again.  We are so grateful to Make-A-Wish and all of the contributors that made our trip possible.  It will be a memory for a lifetime!