Every once in a while...

...you marvel at the beauty of a child. I couldn't resist and celebrate the miracle that is my little boy today. I love you, dear.

The slideshow is in the sidebar :)

The Next "Big" Thing

Our first born son will be turning 5 in April. We are planning a trip with him - instead of a giant party with toys that he certainly does not need. I will share a few bits and pieces, but he has NO idea! Mum's the word! ;)

I am sure he will FLIP HIS LID over this birthday celebration and I get more excited every day just thinking about it! I am still trying to think of a super fun way to break the news - sometime in April - when it gets closer to the big day!

Kelle's Video

You have a quick 7 minutes?

Nella's Birthday Wish Video!

Busy Busy Busy

We have been on a few whirlwind vacations and I am just now having a chance to update the blog.

First item on the list... Promote Nella's Birthday and the fundraiser!

Happy Birthday Nella!

War Eagle! National Champs - Awesome!

Arizona is beautiful...

Gatlinburg has gotten a lot of snow in the past two months...

Silent Night, Holy Night

Merry Christmas to you all. Have a wonderful night and stay warm - even had snow here in ALABAMA (first time in Birmingham history on Christmas day).

Congratulations to....

Sarah Basile!

You have won the week at the beach! Merry Christmas to you! I will email you more information.

Thank you to all of the generous and thoughtful people who donated to precious little Leeza through Reece's Rainbow.

You can still donate - whenever you have a bit to give - to the site at any time to help with the costs of adopting these children.

Thank you again and have a very Merry Christmas and have a wonderful trip Sarah!

Tomorrow!!!

We'll see who wins the week at the beach tomorrow! Drawing tomorrow around noon CST.

3 more days!

Are you excited? The giveaway will be Christmas Eve if you are still interested on donating! Read my past blog posts to find out the details!

8 days!

You have 8 days to enter my contest. Just a reminder!

17 Days Until Christmas

Am I the only one who gets depressed about Christmas coming too fast? I love the waiting - the wrapped gifts, the decorations, the planning and excitement that goes into it all. The day after Christmas will be a little depressing for me.

But, for now I will do my best to continue the fun and not look too far ahead.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...

Leeza. She still needs donations. And you still have a few days to enter the drawing. $10. Your name in the hat. A week at the beach. It's funny how excited I was at the idea when I came up with it. I was SURE it would be a way to raise my $1,000 for her. Now, it is getting me down. I know this is THE worst time to ask for money for anything. Everyone is struggling. Everyone has their own families to be concerned about.

I watched a show on tv the other night when I actually had a chance to sit - it was about a man and his son. The son had severe trauma during birth when the cord cut off his blood flow to his brain. The doctors had written his life story - and it didn't end up with a great ending. However, his father heard nothing of it and refused to let him live his life in an institution. So - they started running. His son had a seat and the father pushed him in a make-shift wheelchair/bike type thing. You could see the joy in his face as they raced. When his son was a teenager he was able to communicate with the push of a button using his head - the only part of his body he had some control over. AND IT WAS FANTASTIC. This child who was thought to be somewhat brain dead began to "talk" and was indeed very enthusiastic and smart! He and his father had a magical relationship and showed the love that two people can share even when someone is so severely challenged.

This story made me cry for all the children - children like Leeza - who might not look like they are capable. BUT THEY ARE! They are trapped in broken bodies, waiting to be loved. Please consider showing love for someone who isn't "perfect" or "typical" this Christmas with a gift to Reece's Rainbow. If not for Leeza, then a child that you feel needs love.

Thank you.
God Bless.