Versatile Blogger Award

Thank you Nikki of My Little Monster for the award.

So Here is How It Works:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award by linking back to them in your post.

2. Tell us 7 things about yourself.  (I'll include pictures :p)

3. Award 15 or 16 recently discovered bloggers. 

4. Contact those bloggers and let them in on the exciting news!

1.) I have an obsession with Argyle knee socks. That's not even all of them. I also have 2 pair of argyle tights.

2.) When I make a bow I usually try it on Will, since I don't have a girl. most times I take pictures (blackmail when he's older)

3.) I have 3 tattoos and currently have an awesome artist drawing up my next one. 

 

4.) After Alex was born I needed a job so I went to work for Disabilities and Special Needs in our town doing respite care. It wasn't a job I would have picked but sorta fell into it and loved it. Thinking back now, I'm sure it was Gods way of preparing me for Eian. From the time we found out after he was born about his Down syndrome, I knew what had to be done and was on top of it. Therapy, Dr appts, Advocating for him, I learned it all working within the community.

5.) I have another obsession with baby socks. The cuter the better. I actually ordered a box of clothes off Thredup simply for the 4 pairs of socks in it (these are just a few)

6.) I am married to my high school sweetheart. Joel and I have been together on and off since 2000. He wasn't ever big on the idea of marriage, when ever I brought it up his answer was always "Eh" Classic Joel if you know him. lol I pretty much gave up on it after Eian was born, I mean we had a house, 2 kids, 2 cars,etc and no major commitment. Then He surprised me one night after I had been having a really bad week. We were washing dishes and I was teasing him about finding him a girlfriend and outta the blue he turns to me with my diamond in his hand and says "and to think I was gonna ask you to marry me!, So what do ya say, wanna marry me?" I was so shocked he had to take me to sit down and I remember asking if he was kidding with me. I did say Yes but still asked him if he was kidding me. lol We got married 3 weeks later, I wasn't taking any chances, plus I'd waited 9 years for it.

 

7.) While on the subject of my wedding. We found out 7 days after we got married that we were expecting Will. So will can thank his Aunt Nikki & Aunt Ashleigh for taking mommy out for her bachelorette party and then returning her that night to daddy. (insert TMI there)

Here are some of my Fav Blogs: (I've been outta the blog loop for a little while)

My Little Monster

Life With My Special K's

Sweet Ella Grace

Jaxsons Fight

Miss Charlie

Entry A Day While Your Away

Fundraiser For Phoenix

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This is my Fundraiser 4 Phoenix. I'm trying this one a little different This time you It's $1 to enter which ever item you like, as many items as you like, as many times as you like. So remember to chick the numbered box below the item for the item you are entering for. Fundraiser Ends Aug. 10th and then Winners will be announced.


#1
We have LUCKY Bear
Lucky bear comes from Linda at Stuff-A-Pal.


This is what the Lucky bear kits comes with


here are Phoenix, Eian, And Jaxson with their own LUCKY bears

#2
We have a Semi-Custom Shirt From

SweetPea Boutique is a WAHM Store ran By Maggie. Eian has several things she has made him. She is a sweet heart who offered to help us raise money for Phenny. You pick the size and the design from here.

#3
A Special Phenny Afghan From CJ
CJ Started the T21 Traveling Afghan Project. She has agreed to do a special Purple and Green Phoenix Afghan. Purple for CF and Green after the LUCKY bears.

#4
I Love Mom Frame.
Donated by me It holds a 4x6 picture and is very pretty

#5
A Bamboo Baby Wrap
Lara the Owner of Suger Sweet Baby has offered to donate on of her Bamboo Baby Wraps which is a $65 value.Chick the banner below to go to her site.

#6
Is a Purple CF Charm.

#7
Down syndrome set donated by me
Keychain and Car magnet

#8
A Custom Cloth Diaper/T-shirt Combo $35+ Value

From Christy at Chunky Monkey Diapers Donated a custom cloth diaper and t-shirt set. She is wonderful. If you use cloth diapers or wanna give them a try here ya go. Go here to see your options

The Weekend Is Over

Alex painted this picture saturday night at my moms house. It's his family he painted Poppop, Alex, Amie, & KT. The red thing is shuggy and the green thing at the bottom is charlie. Me, daddy and eian aren't in it cuz we wasn't there when he painted it. lol. I think I might have a little artist on my hands.

Here's Mr. Jax in his matching shirt. Nothing do Alex but get Jaxson a shirt to match him & E. So Lacey sent me some pictures last night. I can't wait to show my big hearted man these when he gets up. Alex has such a big heart. He loves helping people and doing things for people especially kids. Like at the park for fireworks he was trying to take care of a little boy crying while the fireworks were going off. he'd never met this little boy before but he was sitting beside him holding his hand and patting his backa nd tell him it was ok.

Don't forget Phoenix's fundraiser starts today and Jaxson's is still going on until the 31st. So be sure to get in on it. I had some great WAHM step up and donate stuff for Phenny's and also for Mr. Rhett's that starts in Aug.. So I have renewed belief that I'll be able to keep doing these to help out other families.

Go Visit Lily!!!

Lily is a beautiful 9 year old little girl who just happens to have Down syndrome. Which is no biggie in our house lol. She is Turning 10 and in honor of her birthday she's having a giveaway bash to benefit Jaxson and Parker. Go check it out she has some wonderful things. Also up until her birthday she is doing random giveaways and I won the last one. Lily is too cute you have to go see her. NOW GO!

Phoenix AKA Phenny Man

Phoenix can into the world on April 30, 2008. On May 13, 2008 he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He is now a happy 1 year old. He had been in and out of the hospital and has to take lots of medication and breathing treatments.

Just look at those curls.

He has 5 siblings Ryker, Willy, Emma , Nikki & Miclan that love him very much.


Above is Phenny with his LUCKY bear you can get one here

Here is the flyer for Pheeny's Poker Run if you are in KS you should attend.

The design that will be on the Shirts


Starting Monday July, 13th I will start hosting a fundraiser giveaway just like for Jaxson's to raise money for Phenny's family.

**I'm At the beach right now**