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Talk about some serious spoiling going on here…

Yesterday I received a SURPRISE package from my inspirational friend Tracie!! {Her Blog Here}

WOWSERS.  It was so pretty I didn’t even want to unwrap it. 

Inside I found three books and letter press cards— OH MY!  Funny thing is we sent each other packages on the same day without even knowing it!  :)  Thank you so very much Tracie!

 

And look at this necklace!!!  Christy from Beachbrights (remember my I pick you, Valentine) recently sent me this.  Just because.  JUST BECAUSE!  I mean come on.  How incredible is that?

 

I had to search for this photo… a sweet gift from last summer… Candies wrapped in PAPER STRAWBERRIES!  From my ultra creative friend Heather!    

And ALL the sweet treasures from friends afar I haven’t photographed… my heart is going to burst with gratitude and love because of you guys!

 

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship:

 it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovered that someone else believes in him

and is willing to trust him with his fellowship.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Thank you friends.  I cherish each and every one of you. 

Find the Good.
It’s all around you.
Find it.
Showcase it,
and soon you’ll start
believing it too.

Jesse Owens

I loved sending my grandma little care packages stuffed with cookies, chocolates and salt water taffy.

I won’t ever be able to send her a package again.

She left for Heaven early this morning.       

I will miss her love.

I will miss her kisses.

I will will miss her voice and her smile and her laughter.

I will miss her asking, “When ya gonna have another baby Katherine?  I need another great granddaughter. Get busy!”

Grandma I would send you a million packages to heaven if I could.

Thank you for loving me and making me feel like I was the most special person in world.

Good-bye Grandma. 

 I love you.

 

…one of my favorite things.

 

This kind of activity:

 

Leads to some serious SWEET CHEEKS:

 

“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up,

snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather,

only different kinds of good weather.” John Ruskin

 

I bet you can tell what our theme has been this week! 

Care to join us for some scrumptious PAPER turkey and COTTON BALL mash potatos?   I can’t believe another Thanksgiving is upon us!!!!  This was our family fun night from last year.

 We’ve already started our nightly Christmas-Carol-Dance-Party and advent prep…  ohhh I love this time of the year! 

 Hope you are enjoying all the blessings of this season!!!

 {Idea from Family Fun} 

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”  C.S. Lewis

Hip Hip Hooray! It’s a candy kind of day. Can’t wait to see all the adorable costumes!!!

Life.  How sweet it is.

A colorful garden filled with wonder and magic…

What I love most about my job is that I get to capture the absolute beauty and magic of kids being kids.

Nothing is sweeter.

Nothing is as delightful.

Nothing beats moments like these…

Heavenly Father, thank you for the magical moments that children bring us each and every day.

It’s {almost} my birthday!

In a few days I will be 38 years old.

Please skip the cards this year.

Don’t send a gift.

Instead just click here: BE THE MATCH

This is The National Marrow Registry.

 

People with leukemia and other life threatening diseases depend on the kindness of strangers in hopes that they will find a marrow match. You could save a life!

{My 38th birthday wish is to have at least 38 people sign up with me this year.}

Will you please join me?  Don’t wait.  A life may depend on it.

FAQS—

Isn’t it PAINFUL to donate marrow??

According to the National Marrow Registry,  “General or regional anesthesia is always used for this procedure. Donors feel no needle injections and no pain during the marrow donation process. You can expect to feel some soreness in your lower back for a few days or longer.” Think you can handle that?

WHY should I donate?

You could very well be the only person on the registry of MILLIONS who is a match.  According to the Puget Sound Blood Center,  “There is a critical need for more volunteer donors. Many patients, especially people of color, cannot find a compatible donor among those on the Registry.  A large, ethnically diverse group of prospective donors will give more patients a chance for survival.”  Every single person who signs up is giving hope.

Is it easy to register?

After filling out your online registration with Be the Match you’ll receive a test kit.  Simply take a couple swab samples from inside your cheek and send it back to them.  It took me less than ten minutes to register online and five minutes to send the swabs back.

Who Pays?

Donors never pay for donating and are never paid to donate.

What if I can’t or don’t want to donate, but I’d still like help?

Volunteer. Make a contribution. Pray.

If I register is it certain I will be called to donate?

Nope. I wish it was that easy. You may never be called or your might be one of a number of potential matches.  I’m hoping for the latter.

Is it safe to donate if I have kids?

Yes. Absolutely. Your body replaces donated marrow with four to six weeks! Isn’t that amazing? The average donor is back to feeling normal within a week of the their procedure.

{Thank you for helping me celebrate in an AMAZING way. Email me know when and if you decide to register.  If you have an personal experiences I would love to hear your story.}

Nothing that once made you happy is ever lost.

A golden thread of pleasure runs through your life.

You just need to rediscover this thread before the joy of living completely unravels.

Sarah Ban Breathnaun

Today I celebrate (in order of appearance):

1. 20 Cent Crayola Crayons
2. Smiles
3. My Favorite Magazine
4. Obnoxiously Big Bows
5. Juice in Jars
6. Handmade Toys {The amazing Heather HERE and our swap} She is even giving away box of goodies– just because.

What a wonderful world we live in.

My hope is that you find celebration and joy in the ordinary moments that make our world glorious!

 

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