Just when we thought that our plate was full in life, God dished us up some dessert!





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Thursday, October 13, 2011

What was I thinking?

Look what I have to look forward to.

Before I begin....let me tell you that I do enjoy baking and cooking. I just don't have time. I also don't like to waste money when I don't have to. So, remember that whole pie in the face thing? I couldn't see going out and buying a pie for $10 or anything like that. I found a crust in the fridge to bake, had some vanilla pudding, a can of pumpkin puree and whipped cream. PERFECT fixings for pie. Right?

Well, they mix up well to taste delicious, but I can't imagine how far it will go up my nose and across the floor. It turned to soup!!!!! Practically. Renee was kind enough to share with me to hold my nose because "you won't believe how far it will go up your nose." Thanks Renee from the bottom of my heart AND my soft palette, nasopharynx, esophagus and trachea.

Do I stand in the shower so as to help with the clean up? I suppose I just go outside. It's been rainy. Well, no harm, that should help with the clean up I guess.

Here you can see Lizzy taking the pleasure in following my lame directions for pie making. Amanda said that she took a  mental note to never get this recipe from me. Wise decision Amanda. I did try to stick with the season though. Gotta give me some credit.








Aren't they the nastiest looking crusts you've ever seen. I think the dough was old. It tastes good. We ate the other soup, I mean pie.

I guess the PIEING will have to happen tonight. Oh boy....I can't wait.

What I really can't wait for is the next two up.....and then the next..... It's a good line-up.


Wish me luck...but most of all...keep DONATING to the Burlingham family (CLICK HERE) and keep giving yourself a chance to win an iPad2, Nook, Kindle and more. Better idea....keep donating to give Andriy a chance to get home to his family and FEEL the love.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Post from Renee!

Pie a la Renee

Want to know how much I love Andriy's mom?

Alot.

Need proof....

Here are the pics.

Say hello to my little friend....

Did I mention how much I hate getting pie in the face?

Yep, still as terrible as I remember it...

Steve said maybe if I opened my mouth as he pied me that would help....
It didn't.

Although the coconut creme that I did get a bite of was pretty good.

Pie a la Renee, done and done!

I keep telling myself one day I will look back on this and laugh...

But you know what I will be laughing about....

When she gets pied.



Yes, I love her.

Yes, she totally does a lot for orphans.

Yes, she has donated MULTIPLE times to have me pied.

And all that stands between her and being pied is $845.

Holla!

So if you liked Pie a la Renee....

Imagine how much sweeter....

Pie a la Gretchen will be...

$845.

Make it happen!!!

Target Acquired!

If you would like to make Renee happy, and Andriy, and Amanda.....donate here:

http://reecesrainbow.org/sponsorburlingham
LOOKS LIKE I'M DOOMED!!!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

pictures...that's all.










My senior!


Maggie

 First day of school....








Playing with my new camera that I got from Renee's fundraiser to bring Paisley home :-) LOVE IT!!!!
No one was home and I wanted to play....teddy bear become my subject. He looked really funny propped up outside.



My beauty Lizzy love.

Isn't she gorgeous?




I love this picture.
and his curiosity here.



 Therapy....


Saturday, September 3, 2011

Check out Clare!

I just learned about Clare.

This is Clare seeing a photo album of her new family...can you imagine when she sees them in person?



What a doll. Claire has Down syndrome and cleft lip/palate. Think of how this sweet little love will thrive when she is placed in her family. They are so eager to get there to get her and bring her home to her brothers and sisters.

Wanna know something cool? You could win an iPad2 if you donate to their Family Sponsorship page that is on their side bar on their BLOG. It is SO easy. Follow her directions and leave a post and she will enter your name the appropriate number of time...TADA! Done.

http://bringinghomeourchinesebutterfly.blogspot.com/2011/08/fundraiser-update.html

Go here and hurry...there are only a few weeks to take advantage of this great offer :-)

Good luck Fristoe Family!!!! Clare is precious!






Friday, September 2, 2011

Just ONE more 4 us!?: Does it Matter?

Can you please check out this family's blog and see the little boy, Andriy, that they are trying SO HARD to bring home. Can you help them out even just a little?


Just ONE more 4 us!?: Does it Matter?: I have heard from an adopting family they never had to "giveaway" anything to raise money for their adoption. That people just donated. So...