and a good time was had by all!

So, the dance party fundraiser was a success! A small success, but success none the less!! No one unknown came, despite the hundreds of beautiful fliers strewn about 2 towns and the radio and newspaper adds. But so many local businesses, friends and coworkers helped to make it not only a fundraiser, but a testament to what a wonderful community we live in! I am so grateful for the donations of wine, food, DJing and all the volunteer time put in. I made $1700 total, and after subtracting the cost for having the event, now have $1200 more towards Garrett's adoption fund!

Yesterday, I was so pleased to send of my corrected, finalized home study to immigration---one more step closer...
I also submitted 2 grant applications and am hoping hoping hoping they find it in their hearts to award a grant.
now, onto the next fundraiser....hhmmmmmm....bingo night?
I sent letters and photos to 29 different charity organizations, but havn't yet heard anything back.

keep your fingers crossed- I have $17,761 left to raise to bring Garrett home.

Electric Boogaloo Dance Party Fundraiser!

This weekend- Saturday 8/20/11
80's Dance Party at Crown Hall in Mendocino!
6-11pm
beer,wine for sale
bake sale
free snacks!
lots of great music with DJ Moody Eva!!
ping pong, air hockey, disco balls and lots of side ponytails!!
donations at the door

looking ahead....

I can't wait to look back on these days and chuckle!
Planning the fundraiser dance party has been a bit of an undertaking with a few snags along the way (the latest is that the application for the alcohol permit was sent priority mail for tracking, was delivered, and STILL didn't reach the office), but am getting some great response from local wineries and brewery for donations. I even have a few friends from high school driving up from the bay area to join in the celebration! and found several disco balls up in the storage of the dance hall- Yay! I am looking forward to an evening of fun music, dance and laughter! I also can't wait to unveil Alma's new t-shirt in time for the party (I had it squirreled away awaiting the time we can go pick up Garrett)- it says "I'm the big sister" and I am sure she will just love it!

waiting....

Well, I am waiting for the finalized homestudy- just found out it will be another week and a smidge, as people are not in town. I am getting a bit worried about meeting the October 1st deadline- what if the papers are not all ready? what if I haven't raised enough money to go get him? It's a constant little cloud of worries! Can't wait till he is just in my arms!! thank goodness for Alma the positive thinker by my side- when I start to wonder- she just says "but Mom, we will raise the money" without a doubt. And in my heart, I know it's the truth. Because what other alternative is there really? none

He IS a part of our family