Jim N Nicks

So, we officially have a date set for our adoption fundraiser at Jim N Nicks. It is going to be on Tuesday October 12 from 4-9 pm. 10% of each ticket that is turned in will be given towards our adoption costs. You may also go through the drive thru or do call in orders. We will also have a silent auction that night at Jim N Nicks where you can bid on items.

We really need more items for our silent auction. Please! Some ideas would be football tickets, giftcards, artwork, signed memorabilia. How about going in with some friends and doing a themed gift basket. Great themes could be: UT, Titans, movies, spa, music, bbq grilling, fastfood giftcards, plants, etc. Just think if you and four other people gave $10 each that would be a great gift basket. You can go in with co-workers, businesses, grade levels, church groups, sports teams, friends, neigbors, and the list goes on and on.

Just let either Joey or myself know if you would be willing to donate to help bring a baby in our family. You can email us or leave a message on this blog. Thanks for all that you do.

Titan

Oh yeah! Forgot to mention in the middle of all that, Titan came to visit. Titan is our niece Alayna's dog. He and Lucy had the biggest time playing all weekend. He looks ferocious in this picture, but is a very sweet dog.

Big Daddy's Birthday

This past weekend my parents came up from Georgia. It was Big Daddy's birthday on Sunday September 5. We had so much fun with them up here. We finally got Big Daddy some new tennis shoes. I don't know if he would have gotten them if they hadn't been UGA colors. That's right. Go Dawgs!!

Saturday was jam packed with the farmer's market, shopping, soccer, and grilling out for Big Daddy's birthday. Joey grilled two racks of ribs, one wet and one dry. He is getting pretty good at it. I made chocolate cake and Gran made homemade potatoe salad.

Sunday was another busy day. We went to church then Miller's Grocery for lunch. After that we drove to Shelbyville to look at the horse show and then a quick trip through Bell Buckle on the way home for some shopping. The boys got ice cream. Or should I say their clothes got ice cream and RC Cola.:)

It is always sad to see them go. We miss them and love having them up! Enjoy the pictures.

Silent Auction

For all of you people that want to help us out with adoption, I have the opportunity for you. We will be doing an adoption dinner at Jim N Nicks at the beginning of October. I will post the exact date later. 10% of all the sales will go straight to us. So, we need you to come when that is.

We will also be doing a silent auction that night. I need items for the silent auction. Please, please, please donate something or ask someone to donate something. Gift cards, restaurant cards, football/basketball tickets, time shares, etc. If you would consider doing this email me and we will get it worked out. Thanks for everything.

joeyandmegreed@gmail.com

Soccer

We had our first soccer game this Saturday. Our team name is the Flash. We are light blue and white. We have coed 4-5 yr. olds. The first game is always a learning experience, but the kids did awesome. It was really hot and they were such troopers. It always amazes me how much they can do when they get out there at this age.

Joey and I both coach with the help of Keith Wiemann who we coached with last year. We have a good time together. I don't know who is more tired after the games on Saturdays; us or the kids:) Enjoy the pictures and Go Flash!!

Stressed

So,
I have become very overwhelmed with the reality that October is quickly approaching. This is when we will start our home study process. This is also when about $5,000 is due to our agency. I am completely stressed and worried where this money is going to come from. I know we have to trust God, but I need some ideas for fund raising. If anyone has any please let me know.

I would love to be able to adopt a child without having to take out a loan. There are several grants we can apply for, but not until we have our home study completed. But, you have to pay money before you can have the home study done. Vicious cycle. If you would like to make a contribution as a tax write off just let me know:) Please continue to pray for us and the child that is waiting on us.

Meg

Fire!!

So, we came home today to a yard full of smoke and ash, not to mention the smoke smell in our house. So, if we smell like a campfire for the next few days you know why. They are building houses beside us and they were burning trees today. I didn't know they could do that in a residential neighborhood! They supposedly have a permit. I would like to petition that there should be no burning in residential neighborhoods. Haul it off!! Also, why are you burning when it is 100 degrees outside and dry as the Sahara?

I was sitting here reading a book with my feet propped up when the firetruck whizzed by. I jumped up and ran outside. Thankfully the fire had not spread. A neighbor called and complained about the smoke and ash. Apparently if they have a permit, they can burn until someone complains. Once someone complains they have to put it out. There has been much excitement on the Cornerstone Drive today. Two police cars and the firetruck.