April X 2

Okay, so w/ 1/2 the paperwork in the mail...and 1/2 soon to be, 

we are needing much of our finances to come together soon.

So, I have some exciting news (read a bit further).  

And...we are hoping that April will be our *best* adoption-fundraising month yet.  

How is that going to happen?

Well, first of all, we are planning to squeeze in LOTS of fundraising opportunities this month.  Some of you have already helped so much, and we thank you for that!  Others of you may be looking for a way that works for you and your family.  We're hoping to offer a variety in the  month of April, so that if you do feel as though you'd like to participate, there will be a way for you to do that.  Please know that we don't EVER expect anyone to help.  If someone does, it is such a sweet, surprise for which we are truly grateful.  I know that we are all in different places in life and that overall, times are tough for people, financially.  Trust me, we understand!  :)  So, we really hope no one ever feels obligated.  If the way you can give is through prayer or an encouraging word, we are SO thankful for that as well!!!


Secondly -& very excitedly- we want to announce that... 
there is a couple that has offered to DOUBLE whatever funds we raise during the month of April!!!!!!!!!


You heard that right.  


For example, if we raise $500 this month, that couple will write us a check for another $500!
If we raise $3000, they will write us a check for another $3000!


Wow, this is such a huge opportunity for us...at a time when we have to get a lot of money in a matter of a couple of months.  This is a huge blessing!!!


So, in order to take full advantage of this opportunity, this IS our crazy fundraising month!  


Here's what we have planned for April:


(1) Beginning April, we will have our own "Adoption" T-shirts available for purchase!  I'm finishing the design tonight, so we can get that rolling.  They should be in next week!


(2) On Monday, April 9th (anytime between 4pm-10pm), one of our favorite local restaurants (this one is in Marietta), "Otter's", has agreed to let us do a Fundraising night there!  Many of you may be familiar with your child's school or sports team doing one of these...it works the same way.  All you have to do  is eat dinner there (or carryout).  Otter's will give us 15% of every purchase made that night...
IF you say you are there for/supporting "4xFaithful" or "4xFaithful Adoption".  That's the key...you have to say you are there for us.  I'm looking at our schedule, but thinking that Cuban Daddy or I (much of the time, both of us) will be there 'hanging out' and eating most of the night!  We'd love for you to join us.  We'll make it a party...haha!  

           * And I'm not lying when we say that's one of our favorite restaurants.  It dawned on me one evening that we might go too often.  The reason:  the kids and I were eating there, and Cuban Daddy was working late (shocker on both accounts)...so I thought I'd order him his 'favorite' and take it home with us.  I went to order and couldn't remember how he liked his wings...there are tons of sauces to pick from.  No worries...the girl at the counter told me!!  Ha!!  I didn't even realize she knew who he was...AND his name!  Um... I mean I know he's charming and incredibly good looking and all...  ;) 

Love this one, taken in Florida when G was itty bitty!

           * So, if you're looking for what to order: I like the traditional 'fried' chicken tender basket (the kids and I split it...I get salad instead of the slaw...and make some of the tenders 'grilled' for the kids).  Cuban Daddy likes wings & fries...but sometimes he gets a 'buffalo' wrap instead.  My mom likes the grilled spinach wrap.  And to top it all off?  They have my favorite ice.  Strange?  No, you know what I'm talking about...  Their prices are pretty good too. 

Here's their website: http://www.otterschicken.com/
And their yummy menu: http://www.otterschicken.com/uploads/1/1/3/6/11369955/marietta_togomenu.pdf

Would you please share this information with your friends??  Remind them to say they're with "4xFaithful"!!!

(3)  "Fun Finds Friday"- Every Friday in April, I'm going to post a few pieces of 'Painted Peach' arts/crafts for sale!  I'm thinking canvases, wall hangings, stools?  I will post the items, pics, & prices.  The first person to let me know you want it (via comment section), it's yours! We can meet if local for pick up, or add a few bucks for shipping.  

Stuff like this...

(4) Hoping-to-be-huge yard sale!!!  
To be held Friday, April 27th & Saturday, April 28th.  Morning & afternoon (exact hours to be announced).  We are still working on the location as well.   I'll let you know as soon as we have that nailed down.      
I'm going to be honest, I'm intimidated by this one. 
          * I know that we need DONATIONS of items!!! Anything that may sell, we can use!  If you have anything that you would typically donate to a charity, would you consider sending it our way?  We have been stockpiling some stuff, and will definitely go through the house and gather much more!  Doesn't it feel good to 'Spring Clean' and get rid of stuff?  I know we love it!  Anything really: furniture, children's toys, baby clothes, adult clothes, shoes, exercise equipment, decor, TVs, DVD players, DVDs, books, dishes/cookware... 
           * If you have something(s) that you would be willing to donate, there are a couple of options.  1) If you could hold onto it until closer to time, that would be great!  Then, if you wanted to drop it off early the morning of the sale (Friday), that would be perfect! (Especially for larger items).  If that's not possible (no problem!!), we will find a way to pick it up maybe the day before?  2) If it's something you really need to get off of your hands sooner, please let us know, and we will find a way to get it and a place to store it! 
           * I'm not good at advertising!  I can handle the blog and Facebook and email, but the rest, um, I don't know.  Does anyone know which outlets would be the best to advertise?  i.e. certain newspapers, etc?  Help! 
           * We also will probably need volunteers to help the days of the sale.  We're hoping it's so big, that it will be too much for us to handle alone!  So if anyone wants to help for a few hours one day w/ directing people, taking money, watching items, etc., that would be amazing!  We would love to have a little refreshment table (cooler of canned drinks, etc.) & a table set up w/ our Adoption T-shirts as well.  
            * This fundraiser is obviously still very much a work in process, but we are on our way!  We just wanted to get the word out so you can 1) Mark your calendars! 2) Spread the word! 3) Start collecting your junk (er, treasures)! :)  Ha.  


(5) Sippys 4 Siblings- Of course, if you have collected any Sippy change & want to turn that in this month, it will be doubled as well!!

This one is that of a sweet friend...she sent me this pic today!!

*Geez, that's a lot.  Am I forgetting something?  I know this is a lot, but again, just lots of options. We just want to take advantage of the fact that all that we raise this month will be doubled!  


Please don't de-friend us...

our lives won't always consist of yard & T-shirt sales!!!  

Thanks for being our friends & caring about our lives and the lives of our two future babies.  We know this is a lot of work right now, but we also know they are so, so worth it.  
Thank you.

~ 6 in Love ~

Taken today: Somebody(s) found their sunglasses and are ready for April!  =)