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Just under a month to go until Raul's Auction, and we have some amazing items listed!
-Handmade pillowcase dress with hand-embellished ribbon flowers (18 month size)
-Two sets of silver plated earrings ("Hopes"/"Dreams" and "Thoughts"/"Prayers")
-Piggy Paint Little Firecracker gift set (non-toxic, odorless, kid-friendly nail polish!)
-Home canned jellies, jams, and pickles
-$50 gift certificate to Red Thread Stitches Boutique (custom made dresses)
-36" square quilt made of vintage chenille and minkee (perfect for a baby)
-Willow House ruffled glass bowl
-VeggieTales Bible, VeggieTales DVD-Super Hero Triple Feature: Larry Boy, and VeggieTales bible indexing tab set
-Headband with interchangeable handmade embellishments. 1 red Camillia flower and 1 blue fascinator
-Handmade baby blue tutu (toddler size 2-3)
-Flutterby full size Scentsy warmer w/ scent bar
-Wooly Babes handmade 15" Waldorf-inspired doll. Blushed skin, hair color (TBD), dress, and undies
-Custom name magnets! Winner can choose up to 5 names.
-Art by Raul
-Unconditional Uncensored book
-Five cards by paper cut artist Nikki McClure
-Casting Keepsakes 3D Casting Kit
-Expect Miracles butterfly bib (custom color choice) x2
-ALFANI Shimmering Leaf Bracelet
-ADORABLE jungle themed feeding tube pads
-Butterfly Mini stonework
-Beautiful handmade quilt with butterflies in support of EB awareness
-Matching skirt set for your girl and her doll
-The Estrogen Posse eBook
-West with the Wind eBook
-Willow House Tuscan Sage Bowl
30 Haziran 2012 Cumartesi
Beads of Courage
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Raul is now part of the Beads of Courage program. This program gives children and families a tangible way to show what they have been through on their medical journey. Each bead stands for an event, test, appointment, etc. Since our hospitals do not have the actual program, Raul is part of the "Beads from a Distance Program". His first strand of beads is to catch up on his life so far. Each of the large beads stands for 100 of something. The beads show how much Raul has been through, and the courage he has shown!
Wednesday's General Meeting
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Join us at the general meeting Wednesday, September 21th presentation by Maryhelen Shuman-Groh: Dive Travel and Sustainability.
The divers’ adage of “Take only photos - Leave only bubbles” is no longer enough to ensure sustainability of our precious water resources. While no one can completely eliminate human impacts on the dive environment, there choices that you make to help reduce negative impacts when traveling.
http://www.neadc.org/lng_nxtmeet.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280739205269944
The divers’ adage of “Take only photos - Leave only bubbles” is no longer enough to ensure sustainability of our precious water resources. While no one can completely eliminate human impacts on the dive environment, there choices that you make to help reduce negative impacts when traveling.
http://www.neadc.org/lng_nxtmeet.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280739205269944
Aquacenter's Frozen Turkeys Treasure Hunt Dive
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This Sunday the Aquacenter Dive shop in Sandwich, MA will be having the treasure hunt at Sandwich Town Beach at 10:00 AM. The fee is $20.00, and all monies collected will be donated to the Sandwich Food Pantry
Food donations (canned, non-perishable) are welcome as well. Post-dive hot chili and ice cream will be served for all divers at Aqua Center, and also for anyone wishing to stay dry but still willing to donate $20.00.
There is a huge list of prizes, and everyone should go home with something.
The shop opens at 9:00 AM, the dive is at 11:00 AM, with the rising full moon tide high at 12:24 PM. You may register anytime between now and when we run out of food on Sunday, but you have to have your money in before the dive if you want to hunt and win prizes.
For details call the shop at 508-888-3444, or send e-mail to aquacenter@aquacenter.com
Food donations (canned, non-perishable) are welcome as well. Post-dive hot chili and ice cream will be served for all divers at Aqua Center, and also for anyone wishing to stay dry but still willing to donate $20.00.
There is a huge list of prizes, and everyone should go home with something.
The shop opens at 9:00 AM, the dive is at 11:00 AM, with the rising full moon tide high at 12:24 PM. You may register anytime between now and when we run out of food on Sunday, but you have to have your money in before the dive if you want to hunt and win prizes.
For details call the shop at 508-888-3444, or send e-mail to aquacenter@aquacenter.com
New Year's Diving
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Several groups are planning to dive in the new year. For all of them, you must contact them to RSVP beforehand.
Aqua Center is planning to be underwater at the stroke of Midnight. They are meeting at the shop at 10:30pm and will feature champagne underwater at midnight, and a Post Dive at Aqua Center with hot food and refreshments. Hot showers will also be available after the dive.
Burlington Scuba is planning a dive January 1, meeting at Burger King at 9am. Dive is at White Beach Manchester by the Sea, MA. Contact the shop if you're interested.
Mass Diving is diving at Back Beach, on January 1, and are meeting at the Burger King at 9:30am. Must RSVP to mark@massdiving.com.
North Shore Frogmen , Finatics Dive club, and East Coast Divers have teamed up for a dive at White's Beach, and are looking for volunteers to dive and to help out. They are planning a hot chocolate on site, and post-dive party. Last year the Frogmen had 32 divers in the water! Visit their facebook page for the full details
If anyone knows of more people diving, send me an email and I'll post it to twitter and the website
Aqua Center is planning to be underwater at the stroke of Midnight. They are meeting at the shop at 10:30pm and will feature champagne underwater at midnight, and a Post Dive at Aqua Center with hot food and refreshments. Hot showers will also be available after the dive.
Burlington Scuba is planning a dive January 1, meeting at Burger King at 9am. Dive is at White Beach Manchester by the Sea, MA. Contact the shop if you're interested.
Mass Diving is diving at Back Beach, on January 1, and are meeting at the Burger King at 9:30am. Must RSVP to mark@massdiving.com.
North Shore Frogmen , Finatics Dive club, and East Coast Divers have teamed up for a dive at White's Beach, and are looking for volunteers to dive and to help out. They are planning a hot chocolate on site, and post-dive party. Last year the Frogmen had 32 divers in the water! Visit their facebook page for the full details
If anyone knows of more people diving, send me an email and I'll post it to twitter and the website
27 Haziran 2012 Çarşamba
Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade Stand.
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Isaac is amazing. If you know him, you already know this. If you don't, please allow me to illuminate his awesomeness (as well as the awesomeness of the community we live in). On Sunday, June 3rd, Isaac set up his Italian Stallion Lemonade Stand in West Market Square in Downtown Bangor as part of National Lemonade Day. It was a HUGE success. He raised over $800 in 4 hours and has raised an additional $400+ in the days after. And this is how it all came together ...
Months ago, I received an e-mail from Bangor Parks and Recreation about National Lemonade Day. I asked Isaac if he wanted to participate, and as is his usual, casual style, he simply said, "Sure". We went to the parks & rec to sign up and receive our lemonade stand starter kit. We read through the materials together ... which provided tips on setting your goals, creating your business plan, seeking investors, marketing your biz and everything else that one needs to start a new business venture. The materials were very comprehensive, easy to understand, and really got Isaac thinking about how to proceed. But first ... what was his goal? The materials provided stories about some fictitious kiddos who wanted skateboards, bikes and other goods ... and how they put together lemonade stands in order to achieve their goals. I read these stories to Isaac and asked him what he would like to shoot for ... a skateboard? A swing set? Legos? He said, (and I am pretty sure this is a direct quote): "I don't really want anything more than I want a little brother." And there it was - his goal.
Isaac wants a little brother. He has for a while. He even asked Santa. But Santa was not able to deliver such a treasure this past year. So, Isaac began to take matters into his own hands. He is adopted. He knows his adoption story very well and is fully aware that adoption is the means by which our family grows. He also knows that the adoption process can be quite expensive. And he wants this little brother so badly, that he is willing to put in the work needed to raise as much money as possible. And he is very serious about this.
Where to start? Well, Isaac learned that it often takes money to make money. We read about seeking out possible investors to help with his starting costs (stand, lemons, sugar, marketing materials, etc) ... and then compiled a list of people to ask to invest in his project. I felt it was very important that Isaac go and talk to these investors on his own. He needed to look them in the eye, shake their hands, tell them about his project, ask them to help, and then ask them what he could do for them in return. Because he is 7 - and I was not sure whether he could pull this off on his own - I wrote to each potential investor ahead of time to summarize what Isaac was hoping to speak to them about. This turned out to be somewhat unnecessary. Isaac was a pro. His first meeting was a bit rocky (he was somewhat tongue tied) but the rest were smooth sailing. He set up meetings with area business folk ... and each and every one of them negotiated terms with him and invested in his project. Some invested money, others invested supplies, while others invested marketing tools, etc. And all simply wanted some lemonade in return.
((( This is where I give a big shout out to those investors! Metropolitan Soul, Nocturnem Draft Haus, Giacomo's, Monahan Design, Hannaford's, Pigeon, Paddy Murphy's, and Winterport Boot Shop. These businesses know what it means to be part of their larger community - please reward them for their generosity! )))
Once the funds were secured, we researched lemonade stand plans via Google ... then Halis (aka Daddy) came up with his own design. Isaac and his Dad built and painted it together ... and the results are pretty cool ...
A very important part of this business venture was pulling together the theme for the stand. This also proved to be the most fun (for me at least). Isaac knew early on that he wanted a "Rocky" theme for his biz. We decided on the name: Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade as well as the slogan: This Lemonade Really Packs a Punch! Isaac is a huge fan of the Rocky series ... and thinks of Rocky Balboa as a true hero. His Dad and I agree. Rocky was a self-made man ... with a heart of gold ... and determination to see his dreams realized. What better theme for this venture?!
With the help of Brett Settle at Giacomo's, we came up with our own recipe for a fruit punch style lemonade (it was delicious ... and contained raspberry Torani syrup!). We gathered boxing motif goods and a print of the Italian Stallion himself and created what we think was a gorgeous stand. (Isaac's grandparents stopped by during business hours to drop off a punching bag they picked up that day at a yard sale - thus completing the motif). We even had Rocky music (from all 6 films) playing from speakers inside the stand!
Because Isaac was determined to raise as much money as possible, we also set up with baked goods (made by me), houseplants (grown by Isaac and I), and farm fresh eggs (laid by our hens). These were all very well received by his customers. He sold out of baked goods and eggs in very short order.
The day of the event (his grand opening, if you will) was a seriously rainy day. The kind of rainy day that keeps you home cuddled in bed. But thanks to a good friend, Donna Allen, we were prepared with a tent ... and ready for business.
And the rain did not deter anyone! We spent quite a bit of time marketing his opening day (as well as spreading the word about National Lemonade Day) ... and it truly paid off. Monahan Design created our fliers (see above) that we shared throughout the community. We also posted the event on Facebook ... and invited over 1,000 community members. From there, the word quickly spread throughout Bangor. And friends at the Bangor Daily News spread the word as well.
The day of the event was nothing short of amazing! Droves of people came out to support Isaac. There were lines of people waiting for lemonade - in the rain! There were hugs, laughs, dancing ... and generosity beyond my wildest hopes. Some friends drove right up to West Market Square simply to run out of their cars to hand Isaac some cash for his efforts. Strangers came by with their families to support the young man who wants a little brother. Area business folks came over to give Isaac kuddos for his enterprise. It was four hours of pure joy and enthusiasm. And Isaac worked it! I mean, he was quite the business man --- with excellent customer service (we spent the night before watching videos on the subject).
Isaac was so very focused on doing this well. He met every customer with a smile and a "Hi. What can I get for you today?" or a "Would you like some lemonade?" followed by "Can I get you a garnish with that (a lemon slice)?" and "Please help yourself to some pastries." And he always ended transactions with a shy but sweet "Thank you." He would break from his work only to hug his friends or pose for pictures ... otherwise, he was fully engaged in making the lemonade, cutting the lemons, pouring, organizing, cleaning, etc. His Dad and I were so impressed. We figured we might have to occasionally get him re-focused throughout the day, but we were wrong. At just 7 years old, he had more discipline and determination than I could have expected.
Toward the end of his shift, a local Bangor Daily News reporter as well as a local WABI camera man dropped by to interview Isaac about his fundraising campaign. Again, he impressed the heck out of us. So mature, so kind, so focused. His television piece can be seen by clicking HERE. His news article can be read HERE. (Thank you to both venues for giving this some attention).
In the end - wow - what a day! I spent most of it near tears at the generosity of our community. Bangor is truly the best place to live on earth. Or at least we think so. And the Lemonade Day program is genius. Such a great way to show kids how to live the American Dream ... how to set goals and how to see them through to their fruition. We were so glad to participate in this event in the community that we love. (A hearty thank you to all!)
Isaac worked hard to raise $868 on Lemonade Day. His goal was $1500 - the cost of an adoption application/home study at the Good Samaritan Agency in Bangor. And though he was very happy to raise over half of his goal that day, he was over the moon to discover that our mailbox was full of envelopes from around the country throughout the following week. Folks who read the article online sent him funds from as far away as Alaska. Friends who couldn't make this opening day sent funds as well, by mail and through Paypal. By the end of the week, he had another $400 toward his goal. Imagine that! Over $1200 toward his goal. Amazing.
I have no doubt that Isaac will find a way to bring another child into our family. And in short order. We have plans to set up his lemonade stand at various venues this summer, throughout Bangor. He also has some other fundraising ideas in mind. And though his parents have other thoughts about this, he is determined that his little brother's name will be Gabriel. I have no doubt that Isaac will be the best big brother to sweet little Gabriel. We can't wait to meet him.
Again, thank you to all involved. We will keep you posted on this progress via this blog.
For those who would like to contribute to Isaac's efforts, we will post his address/paypal in the comments section of this article.
Love and Peace ...
Jodi
(aka proud Mama)
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| photo by Krysten Noyes |
Months ago, I received an e-mail from Bangor Parks and Recreation about National Lemonade Day. I asked Isaac if he wanted to participate, and as is his usual, casual style, he simply said, "Sure". We went to the parks & rec to sign up and receive our lemonade stand starter kit. We read through the materials together ... which provided tips on setting your goals, creating your business plan, seeking investors, marketing your biz and everything else that one needs to start a new business venture. The materials were very comprehensive, easy to understand, and really got Isaac thinking about how to proceed. But first ... what was his goal? The materials provided stories about some fictitious kiddos who wanted skateboards, bikes and other goods ... and how they put together lemonade stands in order to achieve their goals. I read these stories to Isaac and asked him what he would like to shoot for ... a skateboard? A swing set? Legos? He said, (and I am pretty sure this is a direct quote): "I don't really want anything more than I want a little brother." And there it was - his goal.
Isaac wants a little brother. He has for a while. He even asked Santa. But Santa was not able to deliver such a treasure this past year. So, Isaac began to take matters into his own hands. He is adopted. He knows his adoption story very well and is fully aware that adoption is the means by which our family grows. He also knows that the adoption process can be quite expensive. And he wants this little brother so badly, that he is willing to put in the work needed to raise as much money as possible. And he is very serious about this.
Where to start? Well, Isaac learned that it often takes money to make money. We read about seeking out possible investors to help with his starting costs (stand, lemons, sugar, marketing materials, etc) ... and then compiled a list of people to ask to invest in his project. I felt it was very important that Isaac go and talk to these investors on his own. He needed to look them in the eye, shake their hands, tell them about his project, ask them to help, and then ask them what he could do for them in return. Because he is 7 - and I was not sure whether he could pull this off on his own - I wrote to each potential investor ahead of time to summarize what Isaac was hoping to speak to them about. This turned out to be somewhat unnecessary. Isaac was a pro. His first meeting was a bit rocky (he was somewhat tongue tied) but the rest were smooth sailing. He set up meetings with area business folk ... and each and every one of them negotiated terms with him and invested in his project. Some invested money, others invested supplies, while others invested marketing tools, etc. And all simply wanted some lemonade in return.
((( This is where I give a big shout out to those investors! Metropolitan Soul, Nocturnem Draft Haus, Giacomo's, Monahan Design, Hannaford's, Pigeon, Paddy Murphy's, and Winterport Boot Shop. These businesses know what it means to be part of their larger community - please reward them for their generosity! )))
Once the funds were secured, we researched lemonade stand plans via Google ... then Halis (aka Daddy) came up with his own design. Isaac and his Dad built and painted it together ... and the results are pretty cool ...
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| with storage! |
A very important part of this business venture was pulling together the theme for the stand. This also proved to be the most fun (for me at least). Isaac knew early on that he wanted a "Rocky" theme for his biz. We decided on the name: Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade as well as the slogan: This Lemonade Really Packs a Punch! Isaac is a huge fan of the Rocky series ... and thinks of Rocky Balboa as a true hero. His Dad and I agree. Rocky was a self-made man ... with a heart of gold ... and determination to see his dreams realized. What better theme for this venture?! With the help of Brett Settle at Giacomo's, we came up with our own recipe for a fruit punch style lemonade (it was delicious ... and contained raspberry Torani syrup!). We gathered boxing motif goods and a print of the Italian Stallion himself and created what we think was a gorgeous stand. (Isaac's grandparents stopped by during business hours to drop off a punching bag they picked up that day at a yard sale - thus completing the motif). We even had Rocky music (from all 6 films) playing from speakers inside the stand!
Because Isaac was determined to raise as much money as possible, we also set up with baked goods (made by me), houseplants (grown by Isaac and I), and farm fresh eggs (laid by our hens). These were all very well received by his customers. He sold out of baked goods and eggs in very short order.
The day of the event (his grand opening, if you will) was a seriously rainy day. The kind of rainy day that keeps you home cuddled in bed. But thanks to a good friend, Donna Allen, we were prepared with a tent ... and ready for business.
And the rain did not deter anyone! We spent quite a bit of time marketing his opening day (as well as spreading the word about National Lemonade Day) ... and it truly paid off. Monahan Design created our fliers (see above) that we shared throughout the community. We also posted the event on Facebook ... and invited over 1,000 community members. From there, the word quickly spread throughout Bangor. And friends at the Bangor Daily News spread the word as well.
The day of the event was nothing short of amazing! Droves of people came out to support Isaac. There were lines of people waiting for lemonade - in the rain! There were hugs, laughs, dancing ... and generosity beyond my wildest hopes. Some friends drove right up to West Market Square simply to run out of their cars to hand Isaac some cash for his efforts. Strangers came by with their families to support the young man who wants a little brother. Area business folks came over to give Isaac kuddos for his enterprise. It was four hours of pure joy and enthusiasm. And Isaac worked it! I mean, he was quite the business man --- with excellent customer service (we spent the night before watching videos on the subject).
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| photo by Matt Chabe |
Toward the end of his shift, a local Bangor Daily News reporter as well as a local WABI camera man dropped by to interview Isaac about his fundraising campaign. Again, he impressed the heck out of us. So mature, so kind, so focused. His television piece can be seen by clicking HERE. His news article can be read HERE. (Thank you to both venues for giving this some attention).
In the end - wow - what a day! I spent most of it near tears at the generosity of our community. Bangor is truly the best place to live on earth. Or at least we think so. And the Lemonade Day program is genius. Such a great way to show kids how to live the American Dream ... how to set goals and how to see them through to their fruition. We were so glad to participate in this event in the community that we love. (A hearty thank you to all!)
Isaac worked hard to raise $868 on Lemonade Day. His goal was $1500 - the cost of an adoption application/home study at the Good Samaritan Agency in Bangor. And though he was very happy to raise over half of his goal that day, he was over the moon to discover that our mailbox was full of envelopes from around the country throughout the following week. Folks who read the article online sent him funds from as far away as Alaska. Friends who couldn't make this opening day sent funds as well, by mail and through Paypal. By the end of the week, he had another $400 toward his goal. Imagine that! Over $1200 toward his goal. Amazing.
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| these girls are continuing to raise money for Isaac - such lovely ladies |
Again, thank you to all involved. We will keep you posted on this progress via this blog.
For those who would like to contribute to Isaac's efforts, we will post his address/paypal in the comments section of this article.
Love and Peace ...
Jodi
(aka proud Mama)
Our ever-changing reward system!
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Finding the right order and reward system for my family is a constant progress. Every year there seems to be a different set of problems that make staying with one system not ideal. My two and half year old twin boys are just learning the concept of rewards, but it will be awhile before I have to pull anything definitive together. It is my almost double digit twin girls that have needed more than a gentle reminder about how to behave and how to follow the rules!
What works right now is a combination of values, expectations, gentle reminders, chores, and time rewards. With a laminated 5x7 card and our expectations and values glued onto clothespins, we can check-off or write specific reminders next to each clothespin. They earn beads, not cash right now, as we feel they receive many extras and little things here and there that they don't need a lot of cash. There rewards center around this list of 50 inexpensive Ideas to Reward Children! The girls were completely excited about these ideas for rewards and talk about them constantly. We've changed and added some to suit our family and our hobbies.
I can imagine that I will need to revamp, redo, or tweak this reward system in the future. But for now, for our family, it is working beautifully! ---For now :)
Happy Day,Michelle
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What works right now is a combination of values, expectations, gentle reminders, chores, and time rewards. With a laminated 5x7 card and our expectations and values glued onto clothespins, we can check-off or write specific reminders next to each clothespin. They earn beads, not cash right now, as we feel they receive many extras and little things here and there that they don't need a lot of cash. There rewards center around this list of 50 inexpensive Ideas to Reward Children! The girls were completely excited about these ideas for rewards and talk about them constantly. We've changed and added some to suit our family and our hobbies.
I can imagine that I will need to revamp, redo, or tweak this reward system in the future. But for now, for our family, it is working beautifully! ---For now :)
Happy Day,Michelle
25 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi
Wednesday's General Meeting
To contact us Click HERE
Join us at the general meeting Wednesday, September 21th presentation by Maryhelen Shuman-Groh: Dive Travel and Sustainability.
The divers’ adage of “Take only photos - Leave only bubbles” is no longer enough to ensure sustainability of our precious water resources. While no one can completely eliminate human impacts on the dive environment, there choices that you make to help reduce negative impacts when traveling.
http://www.neadc.org/lng_nxtmeet.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280739205269944
The divers’ adage of “Take only photos - Leave only bubbles” is no longer enough to ensure sustainability of our precious water resources. While no one can completely eliminate human impacts on the dive environment, there choices that you make to help reduce negative impacts when traveling.
http://www.neadc.org/lng_nxtmeet.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280739205269944
Aquacenter's Frozen Turkeys Treasure Hunt Dive
To contact us Click HERE
This Sunday the Aquacenter Dive shop in Sandwich, MA will be having the treasure hunt at Sandwich Town Beach at 10:00 AM. The fee is $20.00, and all monies collected will be donated to the Sandwich Food Pantry
Food donations (canned, non-perishable) are welcome as well. Post-dive hot chili and ice cream will be served for all divers at Aqua Center, and also for anyone wishing to stay dry but still willing to donate $20.00.
There is a huge list of prizes, and everyone should go home with something.
The shop opens at 9:00 AM, the dive is at 11:00 AM, with the rising full moon tide high at 12:24 PM. You may register anytime between now and when we run out of food on Sunday, but you have to have your money in before the dive if you want to hunt and win prizes.
For details call the shop at 508-888-3444, or send e-mail to aquacenter@aquacenter.com
Food donations (canned, non-perishable) are welcome as well. Post-dive hot chili and ice cream will be served for all divers at Aqua Center, and also for anyone wishing to stay dry but still willing to donate $20.00.
There is a huge list of prizes, and everyone should go home with something.
The shop opens at 9:00 AM, the dive is at 11:00 AM, with the rising full moon tide high at 12:24 PM. You may register anytime between now and when we run out of food on Sunday, but you have to have your money in before the dive if you want to hunt and win prizes.
For details call the shop at 508-888-3444, or send e-mail to aquacenter@aquacenter.com
New Year's Diving
To contact us Click HERE
Several groups are planning to dive in the new year. For all of them, you must contact them to RSVP beforehand.
Aqua Center is planning to be underwater at the stroke of Midnight. They are meeting at the shop at 10:30pm and will feature champagne underwater at midnight, and a Post Dive at Aqua Center with hot food and refreshments. Hot showers will also be available after the dive.
Burlington Scuba is planning a dive January 1, meeting at Burger King at 9am. Dive is at White Beach Manchester by the Sea, MA. Contact the shop if you're interested.
Mass Diving is diving at Back Beach, on January 1, and are meeting at the Burger King at 9:30am. Must RSVP to mark@massdiving.com.
North Shore Frogmen , Finatics Dive club, and East Coast Divers have teamed up for a dive at White's Beach, and are looking for volunteers to dive and to help out. They are planning a hot chocolate on site, and post-dive party. Last year the Frogmen had 32 divers in the water! Visit their facebook page for the full details
If anyone knows of more people diving, send me an email and I'll post it to twitter and the website
Aqua Center is planning to be underwater at the stroke of Midnight. They are meeting at the shop at 10:30pm and will feature champagne underwater at midnight, and a Post Dive at Aqua Center with hot food and refreshments. Hot showers will also be available after the dive.
Burlington Scuba is planning a dive January 1, meeting at Burger King at 9am. Dive is at White Beach Manchester by the Sea, MA. Contact the shop if you're interested.
Mass Diving is diving at Back Beach, on January 1, and are meeting at the Burger King at 9:30am. Must RSVP to mark@massdiving.com.
North Shore Frogmen , Finatics Dive club, and East Coast Divers have teamed up for a dive at White's Beach, and are looking for volunteers to dive and to help out. They are planning a hot chocolate on site, and post-dive party. Last year the Frogmen had 32 divers in the water! Visit their facebook page for the full details
If anyone knows of more people diving, send me an email and I'll post it to twitter and the website
24 Haziran 2012 Pazar
Isaac's Drawing.
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Isaac asked me yesterday what I did for work before he was born. My response was that I had several jobs during my young adult life ... so did he want to know them all? He told me to pick the one I had when Daddy and I first starting dating...
Well, the truth is that when Halis and I first started dating ... at the age of 15 ... I worked this crappy, crappy job at a stateline liquor store (which apparently is now a smoke shop). Working there under the age of 18 would be totally illegal now. Maybe even under 21, I don't know. And maybe it was even illegal then, but the guy who managed the place was my Dad's friend and that is how I got the job. Basically, I sold lots and lots of beer. And though I have no problem with beer, I felt a little weird telling my 6-year old that when I was still a kid, I was selling liquor. (Not to mention that I walked to and from the store ... a couple miles each way ... in the dark ... alone ... through a sketchy part of town). But anyway ... I saw that Isaac had a pen in hand as he was asking me this question, so assuming my answer might turn into some artwork ... I lied.
I told Isaac about one of the next jobs I had ... one that I am very proud of ... I worked as a Nanny for the Trippier family from the time I was 18 to about 21 (when I left to get married and move to Maine). He liked that answer. He smiled. And then he went to ask Daddy the same question.
About 20 minutes later, my boy comes to me with this drawing:
I thought I knew what was going on in this drawing, but never wanting to assume ... I asked him to explain. He told me that Daddy used to work at a sub shop when he started dating me (totally true) and that on the upper left hand corner is a picture of Daddy serving a sandwhich to a customer. He then explained that I am on the left of the drawing, serving green soda to one of the kids that I took care of. I smiled ... (glad that he didn't show a picture of me serving beer ... but humored by the thought that the picture would probably look exactly the same either way).
I then looked at the baby-in-the-belly picture, and asked if this was a picture of him. He said yes ... that the entire picture was showing what everyone was doing while he (Isaac) was waiting to be born inside of his birthmom, Marjorie. I then noticed that Marjorie was smiling in the picture, but that Daddy and I were frowning. When I asked him about this, he explained that we were unhappy because our baby wasn't born yet ... and that we were waiting for him ... but that Marjorie was smiling because she knew he was going to be born soon.
Awesome. Truly awesome.
And it is in these sorts of random drawings that I learn more and more about what my boy is thinking ... and how he views the world.
Enjoy your world today ... especially your kiddos.
Love,
Jodi
Well, the truth is that when Halis and I first started dating ... at the age of 15 ... I worked this crappy, crappy job at a stateline liquor store (which apparently is now a smoke shop). Working there under the age of 18 would be totally illegal now. Maybe even under 21, I don't know. And maybe it was even illegal then, but the guy who managed the place was my Dad's friend and that is how I got the job. Basically, I sold lots and lots of beer. And though I have no problem with beer, I felt a little weird telling my 6-year old that when I was still a kid, I was selling liquor. (Not to mention that I walked to and from the store ... a couple miles each way ... in the dark ... alone ... through a sketchy part of town). But anyway ... I saw that Isaac had a pen in hand as he was asking me this question, so assuming my answer might turn into some artwork ... I lied.
I told Isaac about one of the next jobs I had ... one that I am very proud of ... I worked as a Nanny for the Trippier family from the time I was 18 to about 21 (when I left to get married and move to Maine). He liked that answer. He smiled. And then he went to ask Daddy the same question.
About 20 minutes later, my boy comes to me with this drawing:
I thought I knew what was going on in this drawing, but never wanting to assume ... I asked him to explain. He told me that Daddy used to work at a sub shop when he started dating me (totally true) and that on the upper left hand corner is a picture of Daddy serving a sandwhich to a customer. He then explained that I am on the left of the drawing, serving green soda to one of the kids that I took care of. I smiled ... (glad that he didn't show a picture of me serving beer ... but humored by the thought that the picture would probably look exactly the same either way).
I then looked at the baby-in-the-belly picture, and asked if this was a picture of him. He said yes ... that the entire picture was showing what everyone was doing while he (Isaac) was waiting to be born inside of his birthmom, Marjorie. I then noticed that Marjorie was smiling in the picture, but that Daddy and I were frowning. When I asked him about this, he explained that we were unhappy because our baby wasn't born yet ... and that we were waiting for him ... but that Marjorie was smiling because she knew he was going to be born soon.
Awesome. Truly awesome.
And it is in these sorts of random drawings that I learn more and more about what my boy is thinking ... and how he views the world.
Enjoy your world today ... especially your kiddos.
Love,
Jodi
Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade Stand.
To contact us Click HERE
Isaac is amazing. If you know him, you already know this. If you don't, please allow me to illuminate his awesomeness (as well as the awesomeness of the community we live in). On Sunday, June 3rd, Isaac set up his Italian Stallion Lemonade Stand in West Market Square in Downtown Bangor as part of National Lemonade Day. It was a HUGE success. He raised over $800 in 4 hours and has raised an additional $400+ in the days after. And this is how it all came together ...
Months ago, I received an e-mail from Bangor Parks and Recreation about National Lemonade Day. I asked Isaac if he wanted to participate, and as is his usual, casual style, he simply said, "Sure". We went to the parks & rec to sign up and receive our lemonade stand starter kit. We read through the materials together ... which provided tips on setting your goals, creating your business plan, seeking investors, marketing your biz and everything else that one needs to start a new business venture. The materials were very comprehensive, easy to understand, and really got Isaac thinking about how to proceed. But first ... what was his goal? The materials provided stories about some fictitious kiddos who wanted skateboards, bikes and other goods ... and how they put together lemonade stands in order to achieve their goals. I read these stories to Isaac and asked him what he would like to shoot for ... a skateboard? A swing set? Legos? He said, (and I am pretty sure this is a direct quote): "I don't really want anything more than I want a little brother." And there it was - his goal.
Isaac wants a little brother. He has for a while. He even asked Santa. But Santa was not able to deliver such a treasure this past year. So, Isaac began to take matters into his own hands. He is adopted. He knows his adoption story very well and is fully aware that adoption is the means by which our family grows. He also knows that the adoption process can be quite expensive. And he wants this little brother so badly, that he is willing to put in the work needed to raise as much money as possible. And he is very serious about this.
Where to start? Well, Isaac learned that it often takes money to make money. We read about seeking out possible investors to help with his starting costs (stand, lemons, sugar, marketing materials, etc) ... and then compiled a list of people to ask to invest in his project. I felt it was very important that Isaac go and talk to these investors on his own. He needed to look them in the eye, shake their hands, tell them about his project, ask them to help, and then ask them what he could do for them in return. Because he is 7 - and I was not sure whether he could pull this off on his own - I wrote to each potential investor ahead of time to summarize what Isaac was hoping to speak to them about. This turned out to be somewhat unnecessary. Isaac was a pro. His first meeting was a bit rocky (he was somewhat tongue tied) but the rest were smooth sailing. He set up meetings with area business folk ... and each and every one of them negotiated terms with him and invested in his project. Some invested money, others invested supplies, while others invested marketing tools, etc. And all simply wanted some lemonade in return.
((( This is where I give a big shout out to those investors! Metropolitan Soul, Nocturnem Draft Haus, Giacomo's, Monahan Design, Hannaford's, Pigeon, Paddy Murphy's, and Winterport Boot Shop. These businesses know what it means to be part of their larger community - please reward them for their generosity! )))
Once the funds were secured, we researched lemonade stand plans via Google ... then Halis (aka Daddy) came up with his own design. Isaac and his Dad built and painted it together ... and the results are pretty cool ...
A very important part of this business venture was pulling together the theme for the stand. This also proved to be the most fun (for me at least). Isaac knew early on that he wanted a "Rocky" theme for his biz. We decided on the name: Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade as well as the slogan: This Lemonade Really Packs a Punch! Isaac is a huge fan of the Rocky series ... and thinks of Rocky Balboa as a true hero. His Dad and I agree. Rocky was a self-made man ... with a heart of gold ... and determination to see his dreams realized. What better theme for this venture?!
With the help of Brett Settle at Giacomo's, we came up with our own recipe for a fruit punch style lemonade (it was delicious ... and contained raspberry Torani syrup!). We gathered boxing motif goods and a print of the Italian Stallion himself and created what we think was a gorgeous stand. (Isaac's grandparents stopped by during business hours to drop off a punching bag they picked up that day at a yard sale - thus completing the motif). We even had Rocky music (from all 6 films) playing from speakers inside the stand!
Because Isaac was determined to raise as much money as possible, we also set up with baked goods (made by me), houseplants (grown by Isaac and I), and farm fresh eggs (laid by our hens). These were all very well received by his customers. He sold out of baked goods and eggs in very short order.
The day of the event (his grand opening, if you will) was a seriously rainy day. The kind of rainy day that keeps you home cuddled in bed. But thanks to a good friend, Donna Allen, we were prepared with a tent ... and ready for business.
And the rain did not deter anyone! We spent quite a bit of time marketing his opening day (as well as spreading the word about National Lemonade Day) ... and it truly paid off. Monahan Design created our fliers (see above) that we shared throughout the community. We also posted the event on Facebook ... and invited over 1,000 community members. From there, the word quickly spread throughout Bangor. And friends at the Bangor Daily News spread the word as well.
The day of the event was nothing short of amazing! Droves of people came out to support Isaac. There were lines of people waiting for lemonade - in the rain! There were hugs, laughs, dancing ... and generosity beyond my wildest hopes. Some friends drove right up to West Market Square simply to run out of their cars to hand Isaac some cash for his efforts. Strangers came by with their families to support the young man who wants a little brother. Area business folks came over to give Isaac kuddos for his enterprise. It was four hours of pure joy and enthusiasm. And Isaac worked it! I mean, he was quite the business man --- with excellent customer service (we spent the night before watching videos on the subject).
Isaac was so very focused on doing this well. He met every customer with a smile and a "Hi. What can I get for you today?" or a "Would you like some lemonade?" followed by "Can I get you a garnish with that (a lemon slice)?" and "Please help yourself to some pastries." And he always ended transactions with a shy but sweet "Thank you." He would break from his work only to hug his friends or pose for pictures ... otherwise, he was fully engaged in making the lemonade, cutting the lemons, pouring, organizing, cleaning, etc. His Dad and I were so impressed. We figured we might have to occasionally get him re-focused throughout the day, but we were wrong. At just 7 years old, he had more discipline and determination than I could have expected.
Toward the end of his shift, a local Bangor Daily News reporter as well as a local WABI camera man dropped by to interview Isaac about his fundraising campaign. Again, he impressed the heck out of us. So mature, so kind, so focused. His television piece can be seen by clicking HERE. His news article can be read HERE. (Thank you to both venues for giving this some attention).
In the end - wow - what a day! I spent most of it near tears at the generosity of our community. Bangor is truly the best place to live on earth. Or at least we think so. And the Lemonade Day program is genius. Such a great way to show kids how to live the American Dream ... how to set goals and how to see them through to their fruition. We were so glad to participate in this event in the community that we love. (A hearty thank you to all!)
Isaac worked hard to raise $868 on Lemonade Day. His goal was $1500 - the cost of an adoption application/home study at the Good Samaritan Agency in Bangor. And though he was very happy to raise over half of his goal that day, he was over the moon to discover that our mailbox was full of envelopes from around the country throughout the following week. Folks who read the article online sent him funds from as far away as Alaska. Friends who couldn't make this opening day sent funds as well, by mail and through Paypal. By the end of the week, he had another $400 toward his goal. Imagine that! Over $1200 toward his goal. Amazing.
I have no doubt that Isaac will find a way to bring another child into our family. And in short order. We have plans to set up his lemonade stand at various venues this summer, throughout Bangor. He also has some other fundraising ideas in mind. And though his parents have other thoughts about this, he is determined that his little brother's name will be Gabriel. I have no doubt that Isaac will be the best big brother to sweet little Gabriel. We can't wait to meet him.
Again, thank you to all involved. We will keep you posted on this progress via this blog.
For those who would like to contribute to Isaac's efforts, we will post his address/paypal in the comments section of this article.
Love and Peace ...
Jodi
(aka proud Mama)
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| photo by Krysten Noyes |
Months ago, I received an e-mail from Bangor Parks and Recreation about National Lemonade Day. I asked Isaac if he wanted to participate, and as is his usual, casual style, he simply said, "Sure". We went to the parks & rec to sign up and receive our lemonade stand starter kit. We read through the materials together ... which provided tips on setting your goals, creating your business plan, seeking investors, marketing your biz and everything else that one needs to start a new business venture. The materials were very comprehensive, easy to understand, and really got Isaac thinking about how to proceed. But first ... what was his goal? The materials provided stories about some fictitious kiddos who wanted skateboards, bikes and other goods ... and how they put together lemonade stands in order to achieve their goals. I read these stories to Isaac and asked him what he would like to shoot for ... a skateboard? A swing set? Legos? He said, (and I am pretty sure this is a direct quote): "I don't really want anything more than I want a little brother." And there it was - his goal.
Isaac wants a little brother. He has for a while. He even asked Santa. But Santa was not able to deliver such a treasure this past year. So, Isaac began to take matters into his own hands. He is adopted. He knows his adoption story very well and is fully aware that adoption is the means by which our family grows. He also knows that the adoption process can be quite expensive. And he wants this little brother so badly, that he is willing to put in the work needed to raise as much money as possible. And he is very serious about this.
Where to start? Well, Isaac learned that it often takes money to make money. We read about seeking out possible investors to help with his starting costs (stand, lemons, sugar, marketing materials, etc) ... and then compiled a list of people to ask to invest in his project. I felt it was very important that Isaac go and talk to these investors on his own. He needed to look them in the eye, shake their hands, tell them about his project, ask them to help, and then ask them what he could do for them in return. Because he is 7 - and I was not sure whether he could pull this off on his own - I wrote to each potential investor ahead of time to summarize what Isaac was hoping to speak to them about. This turned out to be somewhat unnecessary. Isaac was a pro. His first meeting was a bit rocky (he was somewhat tongue tied) but the rest were smooth sailing. He set up meetings with area business folk ... and each and every one of them negotiated terms with him and invested in his project. Some invested money, others invested supplies, while others invested marketing tools, etc. And all simply wanted some lemonade in return.
((( This is where I give a big shout out to those investors! Metropolitan Soul, Nocturnem Draft Haus, Giacomo's, Monahan Design, Hannaford's, Pigeon, Paddy Murphy's, and Winterport Boot Shop. These businesses know what it means to be part of their larger community - please reward them for their generosity! )))
Once the funds were secured, we researched lemonade stand plans via Google ... then Halis (aka Daddy) came up with his own design. Isaac and his Dad built and painted it together ... and the results are pretty cool ...
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| with storage! |
A very important part of this business venture was pulling together the theme for the stand. This also proved to be the most fun (for me at least). Isaac knew early on that he wanted a "Rocky" theme for his biz. We decided on the name: Isaac's Italian Stallion Lemonade as well as the slogan: This Lemonade Really Packs a Punch! Isaac is a huge fan of the Rocky series ... and thinks of Rocky Balboa as a true hero. His Dad and I agree. Rocky was a self-made man ... with a heart of gold ... and determination to see his dreams realized. What better theme for this venture?! With the help of Brett Settle at Giacomo's, we came up with our own recipe for a fruit punch style lemonade (it was delicious ... and contained raspberry Torani syrup!). We gathered boxing motif goods and a print of the Italian Stallion himself and created what we think was a gorgeous stand. (Isaac's grandparents stopped by during business hours to drop off a punching bag they picked up that day at a yard sale - thus completing the motif). We even had Rocky music (from all 6 films) playing from speakers inside the stand!
Because Isaac was determined to raise as much money as possible, we also set up with baked goods (made by me), houseplants (grown by Isaac and I), and farm fresh eggs (laid by our hens). These were all very well received by his customers. He sold out of baked goods and eggs in very short order.
The day of the event (his grand opening, if you will) was a seriously rainy day. The kind of rainy day that keeps you home cuddled in bed. But thanks to a good friend, Donna Allen, we were prepared with a tent ... and ready for business.
And the rain did not deter anyone! We spent quite a bit of time marketing his opening day (as well as spreading the word about National Lemonade Day) ... and it truly paid off. Monahan Design created our fliers (see above) that we shared throughout the community. We also posted the event on Facebook ... and invited over 1,000 community members. From there, the word quickly spread throughout Bangor. And friends at the Bangor Daily News spread the word as well.
The day of the event was nothing short of amazing! Droves of people came out to support Isaac. There were lines of people waiting for lemonade - in the rain! There were hugs, laughs, dancing ... and generosity beyond my wildest hopes. Some friends drove right up to West Market Square simply to run out of their cars to hand Isaac some cash for his efforts. Strangers came by with their families to support the young man who wants a little brother. Area business folks came over to give Isaac kuddos for his enterprise. It was four hours of pure joy and enthusiasm. And Isaac worked it! I mean, he was quite the business man --- with excellent customer service (we spent the night before watching videos on the subject).
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| photo by Matt Chabe |
Toward the end of his shift, a local Bangor Daily News reporter as well as a local WABI camera man dropped by to interview Isaac about his fundraising campaign. Again, he impressed the heck out of us. So mature, so kind, so focused. His television piece can be seen by clicking HERE. His news article can be read HERE. (Thank you to both venues for giving this some attention).
In the end - wow - what a day! I spent most of it near tears at the generosity of our community. Bangor is truly the best place to live on earth. Or at least we think so. And the Lemonade Day program is genius. Such a great way to show kids how to live the American Dream ... how to set goals and how to see them through to their fruition. We were so glad to participate in this event in the community that we love. (A hearty thank you to all!)
Isaac worked hard to raise $868 on Lemonade Day. His goal was $1500 - the cost of an adoption application/home study at the Good Samaritan Agency in Bangor. And though he was very happy to raise over half of his goal that day, he was over the moon to discover that our mailbox was full of envelopes from around the country throughout the following week. Folks who read the article online sent him funds from as far away as Alaska. Friends who couldn't make this opening day sent funds as well, by mail and through Paypal. By the end of the week, he had another $400 toward his goal. Imagine that! Over $1200 toward his goal. Amazing.
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| these girls are continuing to raise money for Isaac - such lovely ladies |
Again, thank you to all involved. We will keep you posted on this progress via this blog.
For those who would like to contribute to Isaac's efforts, we will post his address/paypal in the comments section of this article.
Love and Peace ...
Jodi
(aka proud Mama)
Raul's OTHER New Wheels
To contact us Click HERE
Through the help of some wonderful friends, and Raul's PT, Raul has been given a loaner power chair by Permobil. Permobil, along with the vendor, are working on getting him a more permanent chair (either new, or a donated demo chair), but for now, this is working great! Raul loves his chair! He is able to move it himself now, but has not mastered steering yet! Today he drove it over to the other building in our compound to pick up a package, and he actually did the straightaway by himself with me just walking next to him! I think it will take him a while to figure out steering, as we can't just explain it to him as you might with some kids, but he will get it! He cries every time he has to get out of his chair; he LOVES his new wheels!
Raul's Auction
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Just under a month to go until Raul's Auction, and we have some amazing items listed!
-Handmade pillowcase dress with hand-embellished ribbon flowers (18 month size)
-Two sets of silver plated earrings ("Hopes"/"Dreams" and "Thoughts"/"Prayers")
-Piggy Paint Little Firecracker gift set (non-toxic, odorless, kid-friendly nail polish!)
-Home canned jellies, jams, and pickles
-$50 gift certificate to Red Thread Stitches Boutique (custom made dresses)
-36" square quilt made of vintage chenille and minkee (perfect for a baby)
-Willow House ruffled glass bowl
-VeggieTales Bible, VeggieTales DVD-Super Hero Triple Feature: Larry Boy, and VeggieTales bible indexing tab set
-Headband with interchangeable handmade embellishments. 1 red Camillia flower and 1 blue fascinator
-Handmade baby blue tutu (toddler size 2-3)
-Flutterby full size Scentsy warmer w/ scent bar
-Wooly Babes handmade 15" Waldorf-inspired doll. Blushed skin, hair color (TBD), dress, and undies
-Custom name magnets! Winner can choose up to 5 names.
-Art by Raul
-Unconditional Uncensored book
-Five cards by paper cut artist Nikki McClure
-Casting Keepsakes 3D Casting Kit
-Expect Miracles butterfly bib (custom color choice) x2
-ALFANI Shimmering Leaf Bracelet
-ADORABLE jungle themed feeding tube pads
-Butterfly Mini stonework
-Beautiful handmade quilt with butterflies in support of EB awareness
-Matching skirt set for your girl and her doll
-The Estrogen Posse eBook
-West with the Wind eBook
-Willow House Tuscan Sage Bowl
-Handmade pillowcase dress with hand-embellished ribbon flowers (18 month size)
-Two sets of silver plated earrings ("Hopes"/"Dreams" and "Thoughts"/"Prayers")
-Piggy Paint Little Firecracker gift set (non-toxic, odorless, kid-friendly nail polish!)
-Home canned jellies, jams, and pickles
-$50 gift certificate to Red Thread Stitches Boutique (custom made dresses)
-36" square quilt made of vintage chenille and minkee (perfect for a baby)
-Willow House ruffled glass bowl
-VeggieTales Bible, VeggieTales DVD-Super Hero Triple Feature: Larry Boy, and VeggieTales bible indexing tab set
-Headband with interchangeable handmade embellishments. 1 red Camillia flower and 1 blue fascinator
-Handmade baby blue tutu (toddler size 2-3)
-Flutterby full size Scentsy warmer w/ scent bar
-Wooly Babes handmade 15" Waldorf-inspired doll. Blushed skin, hair color (TBD), dress, and undies
-Custom name magnets! Winner can choose up to 5 names.
-Art by Raul
-Unconditional Uncensored book
-Five cards by paper cut artist Nikki McClure
-Casting Keepsakes 3D Casting Kit
-Expect Miracles butterfly bib (custom color choice) x2
-ALFANI Shimmering Leaf Bracelet
-ADORABLE jungle themed feeding tube pads
-Butterfly Mini stonework
-Beautiful handmade quilt with butterflies in support of EB awareness
-Matching skirt set for your girl and her doll
-The Estrogen Posse eBook
-West with the Wind eBook
-Willow House Tuscan Sage Bowl
New England Wild West Fest
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Today we went to an event with the Starlight Foundation held at the New England Wild West Fest rodeo. We started off in a tent for the Starlight families that had lunch, crafts, face painting, pony rides, and a hay ride over to the arena. Raul LOVED the hay ride, because we were in the front so he could watch the tractor the whole time! After that we put on his new cooling vest (thanks to some of your donations and shirt sales!) because it was getting hot. We went back to the Starlight tent while we waited for the rodeo to start. While there we spent some time talking to Mrs. Massachusetts and her daughter who were both interested in Raul and his story. They were very nice! Then we went back and watched about an hour of the rodeo before we got too tired and hot. We saw the bucking broncos, some steer wrestling, and some roping.
Then we went to the ring where the pony rides for the other guests were happening. Raul enjoyed petting a small pony named Gracie, so we decided to give riding a try. He had been too scared at the Starlight tent, but that horse was bigger, and he had just woken up from a nap. But he LOVED riding Gracie! He got so happy as soon as he was on, and he even had good riding form! He was sad to say goodbye to the pony, so we are going to try to find him some other fairs and events with pony rides to go to!
It is TOO hot!
Then we went to the ring where the pony rides for the other guests were happening. Raul enjoyed petting a small pony named Gracie, so we decided to give riding a try. He had been too scared at the Starlight tent, but that horse was bigger, and he had just woken up from a nap. But he LOVED riding Gracie! He got so happy as soon as he was on, and he even had good riding form! He was sad to say goodbye to the pony, so we are going to try to find him some other fairs and events with pony rides to go to!
It is TOO hot!
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