Opening Ceremonies

They texted that it was HOT!  We heard MA DI come out, but didn't really get a glimpse of the kids!!

Wednesday to Tennessee

I will post pictures as they arrive via email/iphone -  You can also see "official pictures from the event at The Offical Global DI website
Even at 4:45 they look happy!

 At the airport in Hartford

Conveyor Belts are a blast














Stevie's first airplane ride was a success!

Chillin' at Gate C34

The Journey Begins at 4:30am

8:05pm update: Knoxville - Here we are!

3:30pm update:  80 miles north of Roanoke.

11:am update.  They have just gone through Harrisburg, PA. Capital of PA as all those 4th graders know by now!!

The first wave has moved.  4:30am the first stop was for coffee with a packed van and energized parents.  Deb and Tony left Tuesday morning for their 13+ hour drive to Tennessee with luggage, props, snacks, etc.... I hope they will have good weather and views on the way.

This is just half of the back!!!

AND THE WINNER IS!!

Jason Marino has won the IPAD raffle. We hope he enjoys it! Thank you everyone for your support. The kids are on their way to Tennessee!!

Video on the Blog Site

This is the kids on the way to states!! Imagine what it will be like on the way to Tennessee... we will post more video as we get it.

Rags to Riches to Pins.... OH MY!!

Don't be jealous, now. Only 6 of these babies in circulation, and the Disaster Masters got every last one!! Can you say... "Let the trading BEGIN"!!!!!!!!

Quilt Raffle at the Sunderland Library Book and Plant Sale

Saturday May 15th - 9:00am -----

Two Great Causes


The Sunderland Public Library and the Sunderland Destination Imagination Team have teamed up to raise money.  Half of the proceeds from the quilt raffle will be donated to the Sunderland Public Library and half will go to the Sunderland Destination Imagination Team, currently raising funds to support their trip to Global Finals in Knoxville TN

Quilt

This beautiful donated quilt is composed of twelve blocks created by members of Round Robin, three of the Hands Across the Valley Quilt Guild.  Tarr, a member of the Round Robin, pieced and quilted the project.  Timna is the owner of Q Tailored Quilts (www.qtailoredquilts.com)

and an award winning quilter.

Tickets are $2 for 1 ticket or $5 for 3 tickets.   

Check out some closeups of the panels.......

Hope to see you buying books, plants and raffle tickets