Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Our New Hair!!!!

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics.
Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.










First day of School


Elise was so excited about going back to school. Her teacher seems really sweet.



An apple for the teacher!











My handsome husband


A Trip to Bluebird Gap Farm


Bluebird Gap farm is a local petting zoo that runs solely on donations. The girls were able to interact with all the animals and feed them as well. This was Olivia's first time. Elise enjoyed the horses the most!

Little Momma holding her sissy.








Looking at the goat






The deer were really friendly













Friday, August 31, 2007

She's a Cheer Leader!

Go Gloucester Red Mites!!!




Friday, August 24, 2007

Picking Blueberries

Today the weather was so amazing that we couldn't pass up the opportunity to go pick spray free blueberries at a local farm. We had a blast. One minute your bucket is empty and the next it's overflowing with wonderfully delicious yummy blueberry goodness. We ate as we picked and now have to find recipes so we can savor these blueberries all year. We really want the girls to explore and experience all that nature has to offer and I felt like this was such a great way to do that. Olivia loves shoes, loves picking them out and pulling them on and off. She does not like wearing them. She picked barefoot and in the end discovered moss for the very first time. I love seeing first time reactions! I remember when Elise first discovered grass. She would not put her feet down. Olivia loved the way the moss felt and started jumping from one moss "pad" to another. This was her highlight of the experience, I'm sure.

The bucket harness rocks!


Taking her job seriously!

I think I may have paid for some grass too!






Discovering the moss, in the process of jumping.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Olivia's Birthday!

Trying to take a family picture is always fun with Olivia!
Blowing out the candles

Loving her cake. Yummy!


Puppies, Puppies and more PUPPIES!!!



She is the master at unwrapping!




Cutie Patootie







Cake made with love by Mommy!