I did it!

I am so happy.  I got the donation box to work on my blog.  So now Colton is all set for us to start donating to him so hopefully money won't be an issue for a family to come and get him.  Starting November first, donations of $35 or more will get a cute ornament of this sweet boy.  If you can't donate please share.  My first fundraiser will be coming soon.

Blogger is irritating :-)

Maybe I haven't figured it out very well but I find blogger to be difficult.  I can never figure out where to put what.  A simple thing like adding a picture with a code is challenging.  I am really very new to this and it can be frustating.  I think I have it so it's a little better.  I was able to add my angel tree code. (Yay me). I was also able to add a few children to my blog.  If anyone has any ideas how to make my blog look better, please let me know.

DSIA- Buddy Walk

Today was a great day.  I helped out at the Reece's Rainbow table during the Buddy Walk.  I loved being around so many people with children with that extra chromosome.  I learned a lot at the other booths and got some cool things I can check out.  I loved being a part of a great cause.

 

The highlight of my day was meeting Mackenzie Mickschl.  She has been home for three months and I met her parents at a pizza fundraiser for her and I fell in love with their family.  Hansina is a great mother and I hope our friendship will grow because I see God all in and around her and she is the friend I want to have.  Seeing her children was super special.  They also adopted John David before they adopted Mackenzie. Leah was also excited about meeting Mackenzie and seeing John David again.

Leah's first meeting with Mackenzie

We cant forget about Sofia who is the one who sparked Leah's interest in Reece's Rainbow who in turn spiked my interest.

We also were excited to see miss Chloe Bea who's waiting for her sister Olivia to  come home.

I also talked with Melissa Chellson about her upcoming fundraiser.  I cannot wait to help her with it.  Check out her blog at:  chellsonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com
Her fundraiser is called Aarons Harvest Hoedown. Please think about coming.

Dust off your boots and scoot on down to AARON’S HARVEST HOEDOWN! Join us on November 19, 2011 for a fun filled evening to help us raise money to bring our son Aaron home!! Tickets costs $25 for adults, $5 for kids…and children 2 and under are FREE!! Adult tickets include 1 drink tickets and all the food & sweet treats you can eat, kids tickets include 5 game tickets, 2 drink tickets and all the food & sweet treats they can eat! There will be a silent auction, raffles, and games for the kids and even an hour of line dancing lessons!!
Tickets on sale now and can be purchased through our chip-in on our blog at: chellsonfamilyadventures.blogspot.com

or if you are local you can meet and hand deliver your tickets! Once you’ve purchased your tickets please email me at chellsonfamily@gmail.com and let me know how many tickets (adult & children) you will need! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All in all it was a wonderful day.   Thank you for reading and God Bless.

Oliviafest

Last week I helped Beth Herrington and her family with their fundraiser.  Leah and I did the check in.  I was amazed at all the people who came and showed their support.  It was a great success.  My husband also came and I am so happy he realizes how important this is to me. We even got some books and Train museum tickets from the silent auction.  I will feel forever close to the Herrington's because of this.  I plan to be at the airport when they bring that sweet baby home.  Fundraising is hard work but together and with God we can do anything.  Thank you Beth for allowing me to be a part of Olivia's adoption.

The Oliviafest Sign

Before we got started

Leah and I with the picture of Olivia

Leah and I

My husband Josh and I

My husband Josh and I