Baby Food Jars :)

A baby food jar is not very big right?? 

So it wouldn't take much change to fill it up right?

So, If I asked you to save your change for a few days by putting it into a baby food jar (or something a similar size) Would you??

I am asking.... I am asking you to fill up one.... yep just one baby food jar full of coins and send me a picture. 

Then I am asking if you would donate the contents of the jar to helping us bring our boy home.....

Each day I will post the pictures that come in of full baby food jars or baggies or whatever else people can put the coins into....

If you don't have a baby eating baby food..... chances are you have a friend who does :)

Please help me with this..... My goal..... 1000 baby food jars....

Think we can do it?? I do!!

Please send your pics to Grumpyjax@yahoo.com

Finding a Family for Lyla!

Today I am posting about a sweet little girl who needs a family desperately - Lyla/Lilianna.
A good friend of mine, Sarah (http://matthew18vs14.blogspot.com/), loves sweet Lyla. She has been advocating for her for quite a while.... Let's all spread her story and find her a family <3

The pictures above are recent, and the ones below are a bit older...

Look at these eyes!

Lilianna

Girl, born November 2009

Lilianna survived!!   She had an adoptive family previously, but they were not permitted to adopt her at the time because she was in the hospital and not expected to live.  But she DID!  We are thrilled she is healthy enough to be relisted!   

Sweet little Lilianna has a congenital heart defect (ASD and VSD) and possible pulmonary issues.  She is also missing her left forearm entirely.   Lilianna has bright blue eyes and needs a family right away.  We have many pictures of her!

$22.50 is available towards the cost of my adoption!

Today I am Thankful for....

Today I am Thankful for.......

God, and my ability to worship him freely. The ability to have faith in him which allows me to know virtues like Faith, Love, Charity and many more.... Most of which I see in people all around me <3

My family. Each member of my family brings me joy and teaches me new things each and every day. I am blessed beyond measure.

Laughter. Especially when I hear a child laugh. It brings me such joy and peace.

Adoption. I am not thankful that there is a need for adoption, but I am thankful to be a part of a community of amazing people. These fellow adoptive parents are more than just friends.... They are family.... When they have joy, I have joy. When they are sad, I am sad...... The bond that I have developed with many of these amazing women has been such a blessing in my life.

Friends. Those people around you that know when you need them even when they are far away. Their hearts break with you and are overjoyed with you.... Those that truly care where life leads you.

Food to eat. I never thought I would be so thankful for this, but my eyes have been opened.... Why many go without my stomach is always full.... I will always be thankful for each day that my kids do NOT know what it is like to go to bed hungry.

Internet. I know this seems like a silly thing to be thankful for, but without it I wouldn't have met some people that are truly a blessing in my life!!!

You. Yes you!!! For those who took the time to read to the end. For those who encourage me and support me on a regular basis. For just being you! God loves you for being you..... so do I!!

What are you thankful for??

The first clothes for our boy

We were at a school function the other day (I was volunteering), and the school was offering some clothes to the parents...... Since I was there early (the benefit of being at the school volunteering every school day), we got first dibs on some clothes..... I took this opportunity to pick up some clothes for our boy.

It may be a year before he is home, but you can never be too prepared....... We got a few different sizes :)

 Some of our favorites.... BYU Cougar pants.... My hubby LOVES BYU!

 A super cute Spider Man swim suit!

 And a nice reversible jacket :)

 I took this opportunity to get his dresser ready :)

I know it sounds silly, but having clothes in his dresser makes me smile..... 

They are all washed and ready to go.... Now All we need is a little boy to put in them.. Not any little boy.... MY son!!!!

Please visit our fundraisers tab and help us out if you can.... If you can't please share my blog with others <3

Break the Silence!!!

I have 36 followers on this blog!!!! AWESOME!!! I love that there are at least 36 people that are helping us bring our boy home..... I wanted to thank all of you for following our journey.

One thing I never anticipated was how alone this journey makes me feel..... It is a feeling I cannot explain..... I have 36 people reading my story, I have 6 others under my roof that love this little man, I have quite a few people (strangers included) who have donated to help bring my son home, but somehow.... I feel alone.

Am I the only one?? Do others feel this way too??

I get some great comments from people I tell (in person), but mostly I get doubt, reservations, and confusion.

People just do not understand why I want to bring this child into my life......

I try to explain it..... Sometimes I succeed and other times I do not......

Please break the silence..... I am feeling lost and discouraged (not in anyway giving up, but needing someone to help me through)..... Please leave me a comment.... anything just so I know that you guys are out there!!!

Also please visit my new fundraisers tab at the top.... we have a ton of ways to help us out while getting some of your Christmas shopping out of the way, but we also have an awesome giveaway going on.....

Please help this Momma get a little encouragement.... I miss my boy tons this time of year!!

Someone is missing :(

See that family on the right?? 5 people right?? Someone is missing!!!!

We are missing our sweet little 4 year old boy (who is wearing size 9-12 months.... Can you imagine?).

He may not be here in person, but we are thinking of him this time of year.... My husband had to go and buy his boy a stocking.... She his Tow-Mater stocking.... Care to help fill it?

I know what our boy wants for Christmas this year.... A family!!!

You can make donations to our chip in on the right hand side of this blog.

 Please also visit my previous post to see how you can buy some Christmas presents and help bring children home where they belong!! Thank You for your support!!

Christmas Frenzy

Ok guys, this is Awesome!!!!

Everyone likes to give around Christmas, but I know money can be tight around the Holidays.

With so many families trying to bring their kids home, you cannot help them all and buy Christmas too...

Well now you can.... Visit this blog....

http://mycupoverfloweth.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-frenzy-is-for-everyone-you.html

There are links at the bottom where you can find awesome things to buy for your family and friends for Christmas this year.... Here is the bonus... All or some of the profits from each item sold will go straight to helping bring a child home to their forever family!! 

Start your shopping here... http://adoptutah.blogspot.com/2011/11/awesome-handbags.html

Only $10 plus shipping

Or Visit here... http://adoptutah.blogspot.com/2011/11/necklaces-of-love.html

Only $10 each including shipping within the U.S. Hurry they are going fast.

Or you can go here for hair bows and tutus.... http://hairbowsbyjax.blogspot.com/

Hair bows are only $3 each or 2for $5 ($2 for shipping regardless of how many you order)

Tutus are $10 and $5 for shipping

Tutus are custom made... Please contact me via email Grumpyjax@yahoo.com with the size of waistband and 2 or 3 colors. 

Thank You for supporting us in our adoption  journey. Also remember that all amount donated will be doubled with our matching grant.... Even money made from these purchases :)
(Check out how your money is being doubled...http://adoptutah.blogspot.com/2011/11/double-your-donation.html)