Thrift Sale Madness

I might not recommend the "Name Your Price" option, unless you enjoy awkward moments with strangers

This weekend was our first adoption fundraiser: the big old thrift sale. I have gained lots of respect for people who put on these crazy events, it is a lot of work! Never again will I mess up neatly stacked piles of clothes at thrift sales or try to cheaply barter (I was always too chicken to barter anyway). But thanks to the Lord and all of the awesome help we had, it was a success!

Eleanore being oh-so-helpful

 I was feeling rather overwhelmed, especially with Dean out of town, no organized help lined up, and a high-maintenance baby on my hands, but God showed me this verse the morning of the sale "...perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by FEW..." (1 Samuel 14:6). And save me He did. By sending MANY helpers my way. (-:

So I wanted to say a great big ginormous THANK YOU to everyone who helped us out (Mom, Dad, Abby, Ethan, Michele, Brian, Jordan, Andrew, Emma, Tyler, Grandma Lula, Grandma Stokka, Behnkes, Withers...and whoever else I am forgetting, thank you too). You guys are the best and we couldn't have done it without you!! Now we are one step closer to bringing our little one(s) home!

I'm considering keeping the couch in our front yard, most comfortable lawn furniture ever!

Eleanore was in heaven playing with these two all day long