Friday, July 9, 2010

Auction is Now Closed

It's official, our Adoption Auction is now CLOSED. We are amazed that the generosity of family and friends! Thank you!

Monday, July 5, 2010

A Week Vacation in a Beautiful Riverfront Farmhouse (East TN)


(Available the week of August 14-21. Bristol Races going on this week!!!)
This amazing week vacation is generously being offered by our sweet friends in Tennessee, Aaron and Amy Jensen!



Take Note: This is the same week of the Bristol Motor Speedway Nationwide & Sprint Cup NASCAR races! 
ALSO, Doe River Gorge is willing to throw in a Day Quest Pass for the either Saturday to the highest bidder!!! 


Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath newly renovated Farmhouse on the Watauga River in Elizabethton,TN. ....This house is one of the most peaceful places on earth and there is so much to do right at your fingertips! Sit on the front porch swing and sip your coffee, have a huge bonfire, hike the Appalachian Trail (its 2 miles away), kayak the river literally in the front yard, fly fish (World Class Fly Fishing River), canoe on Wilbur Lake (1 mile away), great roads for biking, quick access to Roan Mountain State Park with more beautiful hiking, great restaurants near by, check out Asheville NC (only a little over an hour away),....This place is a slice of Heaven!

Great for a group of friends or a big family! It sleeps 8 easily but there is room for more if needed. Available from August 14-21, 2010. This house would easily rent for $1200 or more a week because of the demand for places to stay and fish in this area during the summer, so bid high...you will not be dissapointed!!! Its a week vacation! More importantly, its a for a sweet child out there to recieve a family!!!

Bidding does NOT include cost of travel




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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Personal Trainer by Babies & Babes LLC

(North Dallas Area Only)


One of our friends is generously donating some personal training session. Babies & Babes LLC is a one of a kind company designed to help new moms, as well as Women of all ages, reach their fitness goals! Babies and Babes is donating 3 in-home Personal Training sessions (valued at $200). Each workout will be customized to fit your own personal training needs! In addition to providing  Personal Training services for women, Babies & Babes LLC also offers a unique service opportunity assisting new moms, and their infants with breast feeding and infant care issues that may arise in those first precious months after Baby is born. Please contact:  Shannon Smittle RN, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) 214-532-6293 


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One of a Kind Embroidered Item



(Pictures above are examples of embroidery)

This service is generously being donated by our sweet friend Beth Teilhet. She has quite the knack for making the simple super cute with her one of a kind hand embroidery! She is offering a hand embroidered item of your liking. A monogramed baby blanket for a boy or girl or an artistic freestyle hand embroidered shirt, bib, or burp cloth. She can customize to your own liking. Some examples are elephants, giraffes, birds and wording.



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The oh so popular Hooded Towel


(Pictures above are some examples of hooded towels she's made- towel being offered can be customized with your color schemes.)

This item is generously being donated by Hilary's mom, Deanna Cox. She is offering her much desired & talked about hooded towel customized for either a boy or girl! She has made over 50 hooded towels as gifts for baby showers! Everyone LOVES them! These are great for both bath time & pool time! So if you're needing a cool gift for an upcoming baby shower your attending or if you want one for your kiddo- place a bid! These towels retail for around $35.

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Willing to ship out of state. Bidder needs to pay for shipping.

LKL Creations Photo Session



This service is generously being donated by Hilary's incredibly talented friend, Lauren Liles. Lauren is an amazing photographer in the North Dallas area! She is offering a photo session--valued at $100--includes approximately an hour of time (does not include digital files or prints, but may be purchased separately). Location limited to North Dallas area; specific location to be mutually agreed upon by client & photographer. Check out her website.


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Trendy Baby Quilt


(Example quilt she has made, quilt being offered is a different pattern.)

This item is generously being offered by Hilary's sweet mama, Deanna Cox! She is truly gifted when it comes to quilting and as you can tell from the picture above... they're really cool! She has a new quilt pattern that is also trendy and cute (it's different then the one above), that she is willing to make for you! Customized for a boy or girl with color schemes your pic! An awesome baby shower gift or a great blanket for your own kiddo! The time and attention put into detail for each quilt she makes is just amazing! This quilt would easily retail for $60 or more!

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Phoebe's Famous Cupcakes


This item has generously been donated by Hilary's sweet sis, Phoebe Sebring, who just so happens to make the most delicious cupcakes ever!!! If you live in the North Dallas area and are in need of some scrumptious cupcakes for a birthday party, shower, or just because you want some awesome sweetness in your home... these are for you!!! Trust me, and everyone who's ever had them... they are heavenly! Cupcakes come with cream cheese frosting and are available in devil's food or yellow cake flavors.

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Kid's Teepee


This item is generously being donated by Joshua's incredibly talented mom, Debbie Lovette. This tent is such fun! Jude has his own and absolutely loves it for "fort time"! We love it too because it's so quick and easy to set up and take down! She is offering to make a tent in either the blue & brown fabric choice or the Americana fabric choice! To give you an idea of what they retail for, check this out!


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Aurora Theatre Tickets


(Atlanta Area Only)

This item is generously being offered by Joshua's brother, James. He lives in the Atlanta area and works as the technical director for the Aurora Theatre, one of the top professional theatre's in the Atlanta area. He is willing to offer 2 theatre tickets to any show on any date for this upcoming season. The list of shows that are coming up will soon be announced, so you can pick which one you'd like to see! This is Aurora Theaters' 15th anniversary season and it is known for providing some fabulous shows! What an incredible way to spend the evening with someone special! James will personally arrange for your tickets to the show of your choosing, he just needs advance notice on what day you choose to come once you're given the list of showings. Feel free to check the theatre website.


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Trendy Fondant Cake


(Only available in the Atlanta Area- example cake above, cake can be any color.)


This service is generously being donated by Joshua's mom. She is incredibly talented at making fondant cakes and has made them for friends and families special events for years! She is willing to make a two box layer fondant cake in any color, perfect for small weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, and birthday parties! Cake retails for around $100+.



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Fish Bowl Kid's Cake


Atlanta Area Only (Retail $45)

This service is generously being offered by Joshua's mom who is one heck of a cake decorator! Jude has benefited from her talent at every birthday! If you know of a little one with a birthday coming up... make sure they have an awesome cake to celebrate the day! This fish bowl cake is too cute to pass up!

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Kid's Cake


(Atlanta Area Only- One of many kid's themed options pictured above)
This service is generously being donated by Joshua's cake decorating mom, Debbie Lovette. She is willing to make a kids themed cake for your little one's next special day! Forget the store bought cake that looks and tastes bad and go for a cake that all your guests will be talking about! Cake retails for around $45.


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Beautiful Cupcakes for 100


(Atlanta Area Only)

This item is generously being offered by Joshua's mom, Debbie Lovette. She is amazing at baking all sorts of beautiful and elegant desserts! She is willing to make 100 cupcakes for a special event, bridal shower, or small wedding you might have coming up! She has baked numerous cakes and cupcakes locally for special events and everyone agrees.... they're both beautiful and delicious! She's willing to make your special event all the more perfect with some beautiful cupcakes! Cupcakes retail for around $4 each.


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Elvis Presley Fan?!


An original Special Edition newspaper from the Memphis Press-Scimitar of the day Elvis Presley died has generously been donated by our wonderful friends, Brandon & Crystal Hathcock. The paper is dated August 17, 1977 and dedicated to Elvis and the events surrounding his death. If you are a fan of Elvis or know someone who is, this might just be the perfect memorabilia to add to the Elvis collection!


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