LuLaRoe Fundraiser

Hello friends and family! It's been quiet here as things are gearing up for the holiday season. I can't believe there are 11 days till Christmas. Where has 2016 gone?!

News on the adoption front - We're still waiting to see what's going to happen with the proposed legislation. We're ready for the next part of the process, but moving forward is all hinging on what happens with the bill.

We are still fund raising and this one is going to be a lot of fun! I recently had the pleasure of meeting a local LuLaRoe consultant by the name of Melanie Katherine. I approached her with the idea of doing a fundraiser. If you're not familiar with LuLaRoe, they are a clothing company most known for amazingly soft leggings. Once you put on a pair, you won't take them off. Almost all of their clothes are made in the USA and are modestly cut with a comfortable feel. The fun and funky prints make shopping for new pieces exciting.

Melanie has a lovely boutique setup in her home where clients can drop by and shop her selection. On this Saturday, the 17th, from 11 am to 3 pm, we're having an adoption shop-athon! Stop by, meet Melanie and browse her collection. Not sure about what sizes you are? There's a fitting room and she can help you find the most comfortable size. This is a great opportunity to try on the LuLaRoe collection if you've been hesitant about buying online. I'll be there with some refreshments on hand, to say hi, and do some shopping myself. ;) This is a great opportunity for some last minute Christmas gifts!

Unable to come see us on the 17th? Melanie is hosting a sale on her VIP page (LuLaRoe Melanie Katherine VIP) this Thursday at 8:30 pm. If you shop with her this week, mention that you're shopping with Nicci when marking something 'sold' and she'll add that purchase to our fundraiser.

I certainly hope everyone can come out and join us for this event. It's sure to be a fun one!

Lots of love,

Origami Owl Fundraiser

I've had the joy of working with Stacy Schneider on our newest fundraiser.Stacy is an independent designer with Origami Owl and we've teamed up up with her to do an Origami Owl adoption fundraiser.

I've asked Stacy to share some information about herself and why she loves working with Origami Owl.
My name is Stacy Schneider. I have been an Origami Owl for over 3 years now and love that I get to help people tell their story through a living locket.

To begin with, I think it’s important to share Origami Owl’s mission statement to show you why I joined and the type of company I love to work with and represent.

Origami Owl Mission Statement: Our mission is to be a force for good; to love, inspire + motivate people of all ages to reach their dreams + empower them to make a difference in the lives of others.
When a friend introduced me to Origami Owl in the Fall of 2013, I knew immediately that it was something special and it was something that I wanted to be a part of!
When I first began, I had two small goals in mind. My first goal was to just have fun and enjoy the experience of meeting new people.My second goal was to be able to make enough money to pay for my wedding in 2014 and to pay off my student loans. I never could have imagined that I’d be able to meet both goals so quickly!
I have had the time of my life working with Origami Owl and I love meeting new people and introducing them to Origami Owl. My experience with Origami Owl has been nothing short of amazing and I am beyond blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community.

Stacy fosters and volunteers for Watching Over Whiskers. She has a great love for helping animals.

Stacy's favorite locket is one from wedding. Since her father couldn't walk her down the aisle of her wedding day, the other man in her life who has been through everything with me, through thick and thin, is her cat Cheddarbob.

If you want to shop the sale, please click on this link. Origami Owl will have some great sales over the next couple of days that one should surely take advantage of. I've loved working with Stacy and have been a customer of hers for a number of years. We' d like to send out a big THANK YOU to Cheddar Charms for helping us.

Lots of Love,

Sponsor - Dr. Dan Driscoll

Dr. Driscoll has been working with my husband's family for a number of years. He's an amazing dentist with years of service at Enlighten Dental Care. We appreciate all his hard work and dedication to our family's dental needs, especially those weekend emergency calls that he helps with.

He generously donated to our adoption after hearing about the process from my mother in law. We are eternally grateful for this gift and want to recognize him for such. Thank you again Dr. Driscoll, we really appreciate all you've done for us.

Lots of love,

Pancake Success!

Yesterday morning was the pancake breakfast. I lost count of the people who stopped by to have breakfast with us, but it was an amazing amount. This was our second best fundraiser. We're looking at doing this again, possibly in the spring, and we have some new ideas for how to get the information out to the public.Here are some pictures from this morning:

That's a lot of bacon!

The mother in law with one of the church volunteers that helped us

Coffee & Juice Station

Lots of people came out to support us!

We'd like to thank Tabernacle Baptist church for allowing us to use their space, Lauren for manning the cash box all morning, Steve's mom, her friend Cindy, and Nana for cooking and helping in the kitchen, Stacy who brought out all her Thirty One bags to help us raise money, and to everyone who showed up to eat and donated.We couldn't have done it without all the help we received! We're looking forward to the next one.

Lots of love,

We Flipping Love You!

Hi everyone! This weekend is our big pancake fundraiser, We Flipping Love You! Below is our flyer with all of the information. We're hoping for a good turn out and it will be great to see friends and family. Stacy will be there with her 31 table and she'll be hosting a party while the event is going on. She is generously donating a portion of her commission to the adoption. She is also donating a bag and we've filled it up with all kinds of goodies! Raffle tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5. If you can't come, but would still like to help us out, please check out our AdoptTogether account. We hope to see you there!

 

Lots of love,