Happy Birthday Steph

Ok, so this is waayy, way overdue, but such is life, right? We were finally able to get together for Steph's birthday lunch at Uppercrust. Everyone (except mare) was able to make it, and we missed you Mare! We had fun getting together, everyone has been super busy since school started, and we all agreed we need ALOT more girl time, so see you all next month ladies :)

Gettin' Skinny for my Mei Mei

I have a new Orphanage Fundraiser started this week. I know you all have been so supportive and I DON'T want ANY of you to feel like you have to donate AGAIN if you have already!!! BUT I am just posting about it so you can spread the word! It's a great offer to anyone who wants to lose some weight or just feel better and be healthier! I am offering a "Complete Weight Loss" plan in a binder ....it's a culmination of all the information, recipes, and the "template" for using your food to help you burn fat.....all day and all night! (Using your fork!!!!) It's what I offer clients in 4-6 weeks of visits . It's a 225.00 package, but in this form.....condensed but thorough "packet" you pay only 25 dollars!!

Go check out the details on my blog!

http://www.jonahsfamily.blogspot.com/

Of course all proceeds go to her Orphanage Donation in Nantong , Jiangsu, China!

Feel free to put this post and the link on your blogs! This is a win win for anyone! OR should I say "Lose Lose!!! :)

Anyone need their car washed?

ok I am on the downhill slide.............just 3 months or less to flying to China for our little china doll! My heart is getting so sad without her! .........but I digress:) I still need some dough for the orphanage donation. It went up by 2 thousand dollars since Jonah's adoption. Thank you so much for helping me with my garage sale. Lana, and Lisa , you were invaluable. Everyone who donated shtuff to it THANK YOU!!!! Steph thanks for sitting with me! Mel and Sarah, thanks for the donated items and for the brownies for the bake sale! I have the BEST band of friends.... PERIOD!!! oh and btw a certain family who wants to remain anonymous have donated frequent flyer miles for our travel to get our precious little girl. Honestly there is no way to repay all the generosity they have shown in our last two adoptions. They act like it's not a big deal to donate those miles, but trust me IT IS!!! THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU!

I am doing odd jobs (food coaching), have had a garage sale, am making jewelry to sell, and am still quite concerned about the last chunk of money I need to get her home. ie.. the 5,000 orphanage donation!! So, I am having a slew of service oriented fund raisers starting with a CAR WASH!!! If you would like to help me wash cars I would really appreciate it. If you would like to donate a baked goodie or two for the bake sale I will have there, I would love it! Come have a ball with me and get wet! It's at Stokes.....:)It's supposed to be 85 degrees!! It's from 10-1 THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 29........ So be there or be square!! Jarrod can't go so I will NEEEEEED your muscle desperately!! I know it's late notice but I found out this afternoon that I will be having knee surgery next week so I will be out of commision for a little while. BAD timing I know but it's all good. Anything for my little empress:)

Just a thank you......from this Mare (the one with the rack as Mare P. says:)

Hey girls,

This is just a thank you note. I have had one of the worst days of my life so far ...... and you know what? I survived........let me tell you why. I was greeted by my neighbor this evening(Adria) with a flower..............okay so it was a dead radish that had gone to seed, but that is beside the point. The conversation, the ear and shoulder were nice and of course a smooch from Sal made my night.!!!!

I then started to consider all my blessings big and small. Right away all of you came to mind. All of you mean something special to me...........Mel for example.........I walked in the salon today for a pedicure and she had that zaney smile on her face. Has that girl ever frowned? I doubt it! Lana and I had a moment this morning on the phone and we agreed ANY woman to survive her year of cancer mahem AND do a freaking triathalon on top of that needs to be on Oprah and write a book.....!!! My point is, I am blessed beyond measure by my circle of friends. You have all taught me compassion, selflessness,courage and and peseverance. Crappy days will come and go but you all are here to stay! I know any one of you would drop anything to help me or any of us for that matter and for that I am soooo grateful. Life sucks sometimes.........but nothing would suck more than not having you all in my life. I love you so much and hope someday to repay all your kindness.

Yard Sale for a China Doll

Marianne is in the black tank, and I am browsing in the denim jumper.

Lisa's fancy grease car is in the background.

I would so buy the blue lamp on the front table.

Calling all extraordinary housewives or ordinary housewives or just housewives or even houseboys... Marianne is having a garage sale to raise money to bring her new addition home to Burley. We are having the sale on Saturday, July 18 at 1121 E 17th St in Burley (Lana's old residence).

So we really need you to dejunk (hurry, you only have one day) and bring all of your "treasures" to the house. We will price them and put them out on Friday evening or you are more than welcome to drop them off on Saturday. Also, if you would like to patron the sale, we do have some really nice stuff. ALL of the money goes to save the Chinese. Well, not exactly but it does go to the orphanage where Marianne is getting her baby. Every little bit helps as a small amount of money goes a long way over in China.

We would also love some baked goods as most garage sale buyers are hungry and need some fuel and nourishment. So if you don't have any special junk to donate, make some junk food and bring it over. We usually make a killing on the treats.

We will be having a PARTY so don't miss out!

Leave a comment if you are willing to help. Again, every little bit helps.
Call me with any questions.

-Lana

Ava Elena Farfan

New Baby

Congrats to our friend on her baby bundle yesterday!! :) From what I hear Jen was quite the wonder woman , making it look easy to deliver a baby. I don't know how many kids this makes for our little group but I do know with the addition of Slade, Ava, and the next Shirley, it is ALOT. Wow, baby making women we are. Who's next?.............................I will go 1st, my bet is on Emily......we really should put some money down and see who guesses who
-S.Stokes

No Rest for the Weary (or is it Wicked???)

Despite her best efforts, Jen is officially on bed rest for the duration... She did great though, and hopefully will only have to endure 3 weeks of "rest" (which of course means keeping her other kids fed, occupied and happy from the comfort of her couch...). Her ward is bringing in some meals, but it would be helpful for her to have some FREEZER MEALS to fill in where her ward leaves off. SO... if you want to just drop something off to her, or bring some Taco Bandido (ok, they should seriously buy advertising from us...) I'm sure she would appreciate it. You can also call me (Adria) to make arrangements to get dinners to her. Whatever would be great!

Telethon

Emma and I rocked it on the Radiothon back in December so they called us to help with the telethon on Sunday. Yes, we are going to be on television on KSL TV Sunday sometime between 8-9 am. This could really be our big break. You never know, maybe Jerry Lewis will be calling us next.

Calling all Movers (and shakers)

Me and my stuff.

Well, it's officially here.

The Gibbons (not to be confused with Emma) are moving on Saturday, May 23rd. What an exciting, stressful and somewhat sad day. I will be home (thanks so much to Amy Young and Tami and Madi Taylor who are taking care of Emma) Wednesday evening. Thursday will start the festivities! We (I'm using the word "we" hoping that YOU will include yourself) will be packing the house pretty much full time Thursday and Friday. Anyone who wants to stop by and have a pack party... feel free (even if you only have a couple of minutes, new blood is always good).


This looks so real to me and somewhat familiar... it's scary.

Saturday we will be moving into the new house. Anyone with trucks, trailers, muscles or pom poms (for cheering) are welcome to be there. Again, even if you only have a few minutes to spare, I'll take it. I'm desperate and concerned because as you know I have so much "stuff." Needless to say, stuff I love, or is it, I love stuff?

Any questions you can leave a comment or give me a call.

-Lana

If you have any boxes or packing materials bring them along!