Christmas in July!

Our Little Gift

 

 

Just after the last yard sale we dicovered our family of three was growing into a family of four!

 

We are so thrilled by this little gift who is due to arrive March 21.

 

It has meant a whole new learning experience for Liam. First he learned the baby had a tail. He decided he was going to have a baby in his tummy too. And, his baby was a dinosaur with a long tail.

 

Next he learned the baby "swims" in there. So now he likes to tell everyone his brother is a swimmer.

He's just starting to understand the flips and kicks he feels. And, already asking the baby to "Wake up and play with me."

 

Now, we're learning the hard lesson of patience. Bed rest is required for the last trimester. Liam is starting to realize what it means to be a big brother. Mommy and Daddy are getting things ready and he is responsible for his own body and self. This means picking up after himself, cleaning himself up after meals, more independent eating and self entertainment. He's doing wonderfully, we see how much working on his goals at home and at CLC are helping him to mature.

 

Baby brother's presence in our lives is a gift already. We are learning to enjoy this time of we three and preparing ourselves for next adventure of the feirce foursome.

 



Catch-Up!!

The BIG News

Well it's been a few months, the fundraisers are over, school has started 2012 is alomst at an end. Since it is almost Christmas, I'll tell you about how we recieved our presents early this year.

First, the CARNIVAL!
Huge THANK-YOU to Lacey, Rachel and all the other people who made this possible. It was truly a magical night and we were able to raise the rest of the 2012-2013 tuition.

How can we say thank-you enough to everyone who planned, volunteered, donated, and enjoyed.

Our Amazing Carnival Coordinator!

The Clean Up Crew

Bible study group presting Liam with a donation.




Cousin Love!

 

 



So many memories!

Spoils!





Treasure

What do you treasure?

 

I like good deals, unique finds and exquisite food.

 

Most of all I treasure my family and the friends who I love like family. All life from those chirping crickets to the old man who walks our street looking for work is a treasure.

 

 

Here are a few finds from the yard sale. The bigger items, like the Asian themed table and chairs, are buried. Pictures of that will have come later.

Not kidding about the all ages toys. 

 

Toys from Baby-Big Kid

Brand new Miche bag and 2 perfect for fall covers.

There are around 100 titles, romantic comedy to action flicks.

The real treasure is life itself!



School Starts, Parents Party

It's here! Cooler weather, kids on buses and time for a little R&R for parents. Hey, you don't need to be a parent to enjoy you just need to be at the Front Room on Saturday for a good mix. That means people, music, cool scene, and over 21 please. Sorry this is such horrible quality picture.

Sept 15

Doors open at 7PM

$10 Cover

Front Room (inside the Break Room) on Plainfield.

Live Music, Food and Drink Specials benefiting Let's Move Liam!

Local business and musicians have donated to make this a great night. Come on out and let's enjoy doing something nice for Liam.

 

This event was concocted and coordinated by Emily Elliot.

THANK-YOU EMILY!



 

THANK-YOU!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

 

 

Liam had a cold so we missed the very first day but here he is at this "plinthe" getting ready to start the day. Each morning I find him crawling out of his bed in his P.J's and a soggy diaper saying "I'm ready to go to school!"

 

Liam, starting the morning with a hug from Ms. Liz.

Thank-you donors, friends and family who are making this possible!



Light up Leonard

Hurray!!

The Carnival has a location! 

2845 Leonard St NE, GR MI 49525

It's the Bushnell's fabulous backyard! 

Huge thank-you to Cindy and all her efforts for the special needs community. 

Flyers to pass out will be in next week. Let me know if you need any or if you have stuff to donate. Check out the event page on Facebook for an updated list of wanted items. 

Cotton candy, face painting, dancing lessons, cake walk, and so much more....

Let it RAIN...in $$$!

Here it comes!

We're enjoying the cooler the weather and the sprinkles.

It's preparing us for fall, school beginning and fundraisers!

And, oh boy is gonna be fun!

We have some fabulous friends and today a random stranger who have offered to run, host, and donate to Let'sMoveLiam! Along with coming up with idea's they've done it all without me!

THANK-YOU!

Here's what you have to look forward to:

August 16 at 6:30 at GIRBC

31 Party!

Come as couples or for a girls night out. Stock up for fall and school with organizational products and great lunch totes. There are fabulous purses too! Thank-you to Joanna Nagangast for donating her proceeds and to GIRBC for the space.

AND, our newest event...I just learned about it today and it's all set up! Thank-you Option 1 Credit Union employee, Emily Elliot and friends for coming up with the idea and getting it done!

September 15 from 7-11PM at the Front Room

PARTY!!

There will be a $10 cover. Emily has arranged for appetizers and drink specials. Live Musical Guest Kari Lynch. If you haven't heard of her yet, she's opening for Maranda Lambert and has been around the GR music scene for a couple years. In addition there are pool tables, darts, other games and hopefully lots of good friends to enjoy the evening with.

September 22 at 8 -it's done! (Weather Permitting)

YARD SALE

If you missed the last one, no worries, more donations have been pouring in and we'll be having another yard sale! If you'd like to donate just email or call or drop it on the porch. If you'd like to help run the sale, great! Otherwise come on out and see the new treasures...pictures to come!

September 29 at 6 TBD location

CARNIVAL!

Fun for all ages! Face painting, food, games, and just good old fashioned fun! Look for the location or if you want to host shoot me an email or leave a comment. Thank-you to Lacey Michael and team for all your hard work and great ideas!  

AND, our newest event...I just learned about it today and it's all set up! Thank-you Option 1 Credit Union employee, Emily Elliot and friends for coming up with the idea and getting it done!

Hopefully, that's something for everyone! If not we're still working on a bake sale for the fall!

Liam's last day of school saying goodbye to Norton. Norton may not be able to communicate and Liam has difficulty interacting physically but their friendship isn't about that. It's about being two little boys.