I am participating in the October 2010 Avon Breast Cancer Walk and I'm super busy with the fundraising!
~I'll be walking 39.3 miles over two days in NYC and I'm looking forward to it.
~Each participant has to commit to raise $1,800. It's quite a bit, but SO important.
As many of you know, I sent out a letter in our Christmas cards to kick off the fundraising. That generated a few donations, but most have been through Facebook and patients, until just recently when I put together a Longaberger Valentine Basket raffle. That alone brought in $275!! Thank you so much to all that participated! I'll be organizing another of those in a few months.
~Up next is a PartyLite home party. My consultant, Laurie Scott, will be graciously donating her commisions to my walk! If you'd like to place an online order you can visit: www.partylite.biz/lauriescott.
~Please visit my personal walk website:
Miss Mei celebrated her 4th birthday with family and friends earlier this month! She had been asking for a "Strawberry Shortcake" party since August, so that's what she got!
She had lots of fun and is really enjoying all of the Barbie Stuff that she received! The playroom, however looks like Toyrus has opened a new store location upstairs. 8-/
While tucking her into to bed that night, she informed us that she would like a "Tinkerbell party" next year. Hehe...
A friend referred me to this blog to check out these super cute dolls and enter a fabulous contest!
These adorable Waldorf dolls are handmade with lots of love. <3
An entry from the giveaway post:
"I will be giving away one of my new12" Waldorf dolls! She lists for $149 on my Etsy shop. She is one of my favorites! She is wearing a red dress with happy dots and has coordinating red panties. Her eyes are huge and brown. Her arms and legs are sewn on making her perfect for ages 4 and up. Her thick, soft brown, boucle mohair yarn hair is made to be styled over and over again! Wouldn't this be an amazing Valentine's Day gift for the avid doll collector or little girl in your life? The winner will receive this doll just in time for Valentine's Day!!"
So, please visit and enter,although I hope I'm the winner....hehehe.
We really enjoyed our first Christmas in the house. The girls loved walking next door to wake up Nana & Papa in the morning and I think they enjoyed coming over in their pj's and having the coffee ready. LOL
We also had lots of fun hosting a big breakfast here the morning after. I would love to see that carry on as a tradition. (Fred says no more bacon...too messy. LOL)
Being on vacation was the best ever. I found it very relaxing and not a bit of stress. Spending time with the girls, shopping and being able to take a nap if and when I wanted to, was priceless. Lily was down for a few days as well!
Fred and I rang in the New Year with a couple of parties...good times.
Happy New Year everyone!!
Three years ago today, we became a "forever family of four".
Xia Guimei was placed in my arms, sound asleep. We're beyond blessed. =]
Good times in Oct & Nov! Of course we went pumpkin picking, then to an annual carving party as well. The girls were both witches for Halloween and they had an awesome time despite both being sick with viruses. :-/
Alena is doing GREAT with her speech therapy. We adore her therapist, she's having so much fun and improving nicely. She was also just approved through the school district as well, so they will be coming here to the house twice a week on top of her three days of private therapy.
Sophia recently got contacts and it felt like she grew up over night. I. Can't. Stand. It. Ugh...
Reflecting during November on what I'm thankful for, I have plenty, but I'm sure blessed to be the mom of these two!
Wow! September has been a blur! Back to school went very well. I was able to take the day off and really enjoyed it. Sophia started her new school and took the bus for the first time. Alena goes to preschool twice a week and loves it! She will be starting speech therapy very soon as well.
We had our first annual party here at the house last weekend. That was lots of fun, but very busy!! I wished I had more time to spend with each person. Looking forward to "Pernafest 2010"!! Next year, we will have more time to plan and will be sending out invitations to everyone.
Sophia had a half-day of school the other day, so we took advantage of the afternoon and went apple picking while the farm was quiet. Fred ended up having to stay at work for a waterbreak. :-(
Looking forward to some pumpkin picking this coming weekend!!
Enjoy the fall!!
Lil joined us for a weekend, so her, Sophia and I took off to the shore!! Alena was away camping!
