Charity: Rays on the Runway
Last night CDF held one of their annual fundraiser's: Rays on the Runway! This event is one of my favorites throughout the year! As the limited amount of guests who attend are welcomed with fabulous cocktails and hors d'oeuvres then they experience a meet-and-greet with Tampa Bay Rays players, where baseballs are signed and pictures are taken to brag to all our friends! Top that with a fashion show that the players, their wives and dream children strut the lastest fashion styles from Saks Fifth Avenue. Ending the night with their signature baseball cake ball (can you say YUM!)! Heading to the car you just have a huge smile across your face as that feeling of knowing you had a marvolous time, great memories and gave to such an amazing organization. Wow. Again, such a great time!
Thank you to everyone who put on this event, it was wonderful!
Taken last year! Photo Credit: CDF's Facebook Page
I am always just so delighted to volunteer for Children's Dream Fund. The staff is always so geniune and passionate about their mission and everyone they come in contact with. It brings such big smiles and warms my soul. Honestly.
A little bit about Children's Dream Fund:
In 1981 a story went out over the AP wires that 8-year old Fransie Geringer of South Africa, who suffered with the aging disease Progeria, dreamed of meeting his hero Pinocchio. The Sunshine City of Jaycees of St. Petersburg responded by raising the money to bring Fransie and his family to Florida. After the visit, excess funds from the trip were offered to Fransie’s family. However, it was their wish that the funds be used to help other children. It was then that the Suncoast Children’s Dream Fund was born. A group of Jaycees formed this non-profit organization to fulfill the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses on the West Coast of Florida. The types of dreams vary greatly. They may involve meeting a celebrity, a trip, or a gift such as a computer or playground, or our most-requested dream, a week at the Give Kids the World Village, which enables a child to visit all of the Disney-area theme parks. No dream has been refused, except those involving motorized vehicles and firearms.
You can find more information on their website.
Check them out on facebook!
Ankles. Ankles. Ankles.
We all have them. We all take them for granted. Especially when you realize how special and unique they really are...
Jay was playing a softball game last week and slide straight into the second base. Yes, he did get a double, yes it was the beginning to a great game until his foot slammed so hard into the base his knee didn't have time to react and bend. BAM. That hurt. Too much to place pressure on it. Too much to walk on it. What to do now? Well, send in a runner and see if he could shake it off of course!
Well, that didnt happen. Jay was out of the game, sitting on the sidelines cheering on his team until the end. Close game, but not close enough. Bummer.
This is the most swollen foot I have ever seen (and I forgot to take pictures!). Thankfully, it is his left ankle and he could drive home and hop inside to the couch where nurse (Tee) can take good care of him and get him back into the game. Well, that game will be waiting a few weeks. The Xrays confirmed no broken bones, just a very severe sprain. Crutches for this guy for awhile, while the ankle that is so prescious and we take for granted, heals. Week one has passed and still super swollen and painful he tells me. Jay is getting better (maybe stronger?) with his crutches and moving around when needed. Besides that, the couch is his best friend for a while. I will keep you up to date on his progress until then...prayers are needed for a speedy recovery as much as possible!
Photo Credit: Pinterest
Well, that didnt happen. Jay was out of the game, sitting on the sidelines cheering on his team until the end. Close game, but not close enough. Bummer.
Photo credit: Pinterest
This is the most swollen foot I have ever seen (and I forgot to take pictures!). Thankfully, it is his left ankle and he could drive home and hop inside to the couch where nurse (Tee) can take good care of him and get him back into the game. Well, that game will be waiting a few weeks. The Xrays confirmed no broken bones, just a very severe sprain. Crutches for this guy for awhile, while the ankle that is so prescious and we take for granted, heals. Week one has passed and still super swollen and painful he tells me. Jay is getting better (maybe stronger?) with his crutches and moving around when needed. Besides that, the couch is his best friend for a while. I will keep you up to date on his progress until then...prayers are needed for a speedy recovery as much as possible!
Some research we found online:
This was probably the best one.
McDonald's Coupon!
If you haven’t gotten your B1G1 McDonald’s Frappes, Smoothies, or Frozen Lemonade coupon yet, print yours now before they’re gone!
Thanks, IHeartPublix
Thanks, IHeartPublix
Sale: Old Navy- Buy 2 Get 1 Free (6/29 - 7/4)
Check out Old Navy’s Let Freedom Ring Sale which begins today, June 29th, and runs through July 4th. All you do is buy 2 items and you will get the third item of equal or lesser value for free (excluding jewelry) – in-store ONLY. Check out the Old Navy Facebook page for more information.
I am thinking that Groupon I bought last week would go nicely with this sale!
I am thinking that Groupon I bought last week would go nicely with this sale!
Welcome...to a new world
Here's to a new beginning of "journaling" aka in the modern world...blogging! This blog will be some of the paths we take to enjoy this crazy life of ours. I have many goals and ideas where this blog will take us and could not wait any longer to start the journey.
So, buckle up those seatbelts and enjoy the ride! Few visuals below..
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So, buckle up those seatbelts and enjoy the ride! Few visuals below..
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