Friday, January 28, 2011

12 days before we leave!!!!!! 15 days until Gotcha!!!

I really can not believe we are 12 days away from the China flight!!!! I have been scurrying around trying to gather up items for gifts to those who are special in Aiden's life.......Here's the list:



Langfang Orphanage Children: Each child will get a little bag with a beanie baby, box of candy hearts, and bag of jelly beans.....Aiden will give these to his friends (the children who are mentally challenged, sick, or babies will get beanie babies minus the candy). We will also purchase formula in China and deliver it on Gotcha day to the orphanage for the babies.


Ping An Medical Foster care home: My mother has made a diaper bag with embroidery on it; she also  filled it with all kind of good supplies/diapers etc. We also have her sewing ladies that have knitted caps and outfits for the babies!!


May this bracelet always serve as a timeless gesture and subtle reminder that you are adored.  Ancient Chinese belief states that there is an invisible red thread that connects us to all of the individuals who have been, currently are, and will in the future be important in our lives.  This red thread can stretch, twist, and bend… but will never break.  Your hand made bracelet with Czech glass beads in the color of red and bronze with a double strand of velvety soft chocolate colored leather, thin chain of antiqued brass, and a brass plated Chinese good luck/fortune coin replica ties it all together as a symbol of our boundless gratitude and love for your efforts in caring for our son.
Forever grateful,
Ray and Leigh Stevens

A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of your Rene Gibson bracelet supports, Love without Boundaries:  a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, which cares for orphaned children in China.


 



Teresa Woo: Bracelet; Taking her out to Dinner; **TW runs the Ping An Foster home so she is getting items above**


Kim Dorr: Bracelet; Taking her out to dinner; Picnic basket my mom made with embroidery with D
Cameron Dorr: Ray is in charge of this.......


Dorr Children: My mother is making some cute items for them (TBD)


WendyBracelet, scrapbook 
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Might this mini paper bag scrapbook, that was handmade just for you, keep you connected to the people, events, places, and experiences that thread together the ups and downs of your life. Each page has a mat for your photos and/or journaling. There are also hidden pockets (which can store extra mementos) that include pull out cardstock tags adding extra photos, journaling or memorabilia.



NaNa Wendy daughter: My mother is making cute item for them (TBD)


Principle: Bracelet, scrapbook


Ms Toro School Teacher: Bracelet, scrapbook


(3) nannies: Bracelet, Jelly Beans


2 notary officials: Jelly Beans


Adoption guide: Scrapbook, Jelly Beans


Orphanage Director: Ray is in charge of this...........


so i will def update this as more items are gathered......any ideas or suggestions are welcomed too!!!


 In all my craftiness I created a ARTWORK holder for Aiden's room!!! Check it out!!! I painted it with magnetic paint, so you can put magnets on it anywhere you want; then i added heavier magnets with clips so he could hold any pictures, papers, etc.......Now after completing this project i have come to the conclusion that i probably should have just broken down and bought the one I saw at Pottery Barn for $35.00 because the supplies I bought to do this was a lot more!!! See folks this is why i never do crafty projects.......its too expensive!!! It has nothing to do with my lack of artistic skills!!!!
see the extra magnets added to it!!!


The clips 




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