The Make A Wish Shopping spree

So the day for Araya's Make a Wish has come and gone! And I have to say that it was an incredible day!!! A wonderful day! Araya had a smile on her face the entire day! We spent the day with Araya's "Wish Grantor's" - Brad and Kris - who made her feel like she was the Queen for the day. First we started out at Best Buy where they were absolutely incredible to her! We left there with some pretty amazing "goodies." Then it was off to Fashion Place Mall where Araya got to go just crazy shopping for clothes, jewelry, and best of all SHOES!! We ended the day with all you can eat sushi at Beni Hana's which was to die for!! I was definately a day that I dont think Araya will ever forget! She's still smiling!! Thank you so much to everyone involved!!
Especially Kris, Brad, and The Make A Wish Foundation!!!

The Make A Wish Party

On December 20, 2008, The Make A Wish Foundation and United Healthcare sponsored a party for Araya to let her share her Make A Wish moments with her family and friends! We met at the Make A Wish building here in Salt Lake which is a really neat place to see! What a special feeling you get when you read about all the different wishes children around the world ask for and what a strong rush of emotions you get when you walk through their Hall of Stars which is a hall filled with over 400 different stained glass stars that have been hung in honor of each child who was granted a wish through our Utah Chapter of Make A Wish. I put together a DVD that showcased pictures of Araya from birth to present and also included photos from her shopping spree. We all watched the DVD with Araya. We laughed at the funny photos and teared up with the emotional ones! It was great! We ate cake and ice cream and just enjoyed the time to together and the time with Araya! What a very special time in our lifes!! Araya definately deserved this Wish and the Make a Wish Staff and United Healthcare Staff really made it a special day for Araya and her family!! What great jobs those guys have!!

It's the time of year that should make us all remember ...