Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tieks Adoption Fundraiser Giveaway!!!

I am not a big "shoe" person....

I own a few pair...definitely less than ten...

I wear them until they are no longer wearable...

I could buy more shoes, really I could....it just doesn't ever really cross my mind.

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But these shoes......


I love them.





I do NOT own a pair...but I KNOW I would love them...


They are called Tieks.


I have wanted a pair for YEARS....I kid you not...YEARS.


But....


They cost $175.


YIKES.


My mommy brain can not rationalize buying them. I have tried to convince myself that since I spend so LITTLE on shoes, that these would be a good investment.  But I haven't persuaded myself yet.


One day, when you finally see me in a  pair (or two), please don't judge me...


I'm guessing you want a pair as much as I do.


Here's what Tieks has to say about them on their website...



Tieks are made from 100% premium, soft, full-grain leather. The upper of each pair of Tieks comes from a single piece of leather. The upper is designed to wrap around the foot to slim and elongate it. Our highest end leathers are custom made in Italy.



The back of your Tieks are cushioned rather than elasticized to ensure your Tieks are never too tight on your heel.



Whether on your feet or in your purse, Tieks are designed to add flexibility to your lifestyle by ensuring comfort is close even when wearing heels. The foldable split-sole design is compact and lightweight, making it easy to bring your Tieks along when you are in heels. When you need to take off your heels, Tieks provide comfort without compromising your style.



The non-skid rubber patchesand cushioned instep assure comfort with each step, so you can wear your Tieks all day, every day. The thick padding of the space foam cushion ensures a safe and comfortable heel strike.



Want a pair now?


I knew you did.


Well, we are giving a pair away.  Your choice of one of the classic colors seen HERE.


Aren't they SCRUMPTIOUS?!?!?!






Each $10 donation gets you one entry to win.

You can enter as many times as you wish.

To enter:

Go to www.paypal.com

Click to "Send money to friends or family".

Enter my email address jmparris@cableone.net

Enter the amount..... $10 .... $20 .... $30 .....how many ever entries you would like.

Click "next" and be sure to put in the notes section that your donation is for the shoe giveaway.


We will draw on Friday, May 29th. 


Are you excited? I am! I wish I could enter to win!!!!!


If you win and wear a size ten, then maybe you'd let me borrow them for a day.......



*Remember donations via Paypal are not tax deductible. If you would like to enter to win without making a donation, please email me at jmparris@cableone.net.




Monday, May 4, 2015

It's May the Fourth....

Did you know today is May 4th...

My kids would say, "May the fourth be with you"!


I would say...

Happy Birthday John Preston!


Except he's not here...


It doesn't seem right to celebrate without him...

It doesn't seem right to enjoy cake and ice cream...


I wonder if he even knows today is his birthday?

I wonder if he will be celebrated today?


My guess is no...

But next year? Go ahead and mark your calendar.


We will be celebrating our sweet boy AT HOME!!!


We will celebrate his birth....

We will celebrate his life...

We will hug him and kiss him and tell him we love him and that he will never celebrate another birthday without his family.




For years now, we have requested "no gifts" for our kids' birthday parties. They have all they need and more and we truly have just wanted friends to celebrate with us...no gifts required.

But, for John Preston's eighth birthday, I'd like to make an exception.

We have many upcoming expenses regarding adoption, but probably the most important is his plane ticket home.  

We will get on that plane with our boy and he will...from that point forward....always know the love of a family.

In honor of John Preston's eighth birthday today would you consider donating $8 to his Reece's Rainbow account

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.  Thank you for asking us about John Preston when you see us. Thank you for asking us how the process is going.  We are making progress....continuing to wait on our next approval...we know it is all in God's perfect timing.  We are coming sweet boy!

Love,
Jenifer