Red Envelope Project

Saw this on a friends blog and decided I will also take part in this....hope you will do the same.
On March 31 Americans are being called to action. It will take 3 minutes of your time and about fifty cents to help make a difference in ending abortion. In this critical political climate, every voice is essential. Dr. Seuss reminds us through the words of Horton that "A person's a Person No Matter How Small." We need to speak out for those who can't speak out for themselves.

Check out www.redenvelopeday.com

Dear Friends and Intercessors:

This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.Here is what I would like you to do:Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to President Barack Obama The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington , D.C. 20500On the back, write the following message."This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins at conception."Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the President.

Wordless Wednesday

8 months

I really can't believe that my little baby is already 8 months old. Where has the time gone? He has two new teeth this month and loves to show them off with his big slobbery smiles. I tried to get a few pictures of them on Saturday. Enjoy!!

Pregnancy Pictures

I took some pictures of one of my friends. I will keep her name anonymous. I know how it is when you take maternity pictures and you feel like a beached whale and everyone else seems to think you are cute. I think she looks amazing being pregnant but will keep her face out of these for her sake. I kept trying to convince her that she HAD to take some pictures of her belly before the baby was born and she wasn't to thrilled about it but I told her that she will appreciate it later. Here are a few of the shots from this weekend.

Un-Slumber Party

Friday night my sister invited me over to Faith's un slumber party. All the girls came dressed in their pj's and brought their favorite stuffed animal. I was more than happy to go an help out and plus it's the first party I've been to wear I get to wear my pajamas. It was perfect cause that's pretty much what I wear all the time anyway :) The hard part was trying to find some pajamas that didn't have holes and spit up or other baby bodily fluids on them and to try and find something that wasn't my husbands. I finally found a presentable pajama outfit and headed up to Bridget's house.

When I got there almost all the girls were there and Bridget was busy burning making pizza for all the girls. haha


Here is a picture of all 15 girls at the party.
We made them all root beer floats and ice cream sundaes

The girls got to make their own lotion or rings.

Here is my niece Chalice's reaction to finding out we were all gonna play freeze dance.

All the girls dancing.
We played a game called "sleeping beauty" we would pick one girl to lay down to be sleeping beauty and the other girls would have to say funny stuff to get her to laugh.

Bridget of course had to sneak a try in and be sleeping beauty. I'm the one who made her laugh calling her Heidi Klum with her new bangs. :)

I think I really need to get out more. I was laughing harder than any of the girls at the party. haha
Bridget, Faith, Chalice & I decided to have a little photo shoot after all the girls left.

The party was a total hit and all the girls had a blast. It was actually nice to have a little break and have some fun with the family. I don't know how entertaining 15 crazy little girls would be a break for anyone but it was :)

So Excited

I just got the news that my cousin got engaged today on her 21st Birthday. We are so happy for her. She is going to be such a beautiful bride. We love you Lauren and are so happy for you. Happy Birthday!!

Dad

As you may have read in my last post my Dad tried to test his luck by sliding down his ladder in the back yard. He was lucky he didn't kill himself but still managed to walk away with a broken tooth and scraped up face.

I had to take him this morning to go get his cracked wisdom tooth pulled out. I told him I was going to tape him when he woke up and ask him a bunch of questions like this Dad did to his son but I was trying to be a nice daughter and didn't. I can tell where I get my personality cause minutes after his surgery he was still trying to crack jokes. I'm just happy he is ok now.