Sunday, December 7, 2008

Hugged My Heart #17

Here is Brady *acting* pathetic and sad.  I really don't know what possessed him to do this but we were just sitting around eating dinner and he decided that this is the way he should look.  I think he's a giant goofball.  And he's one of the HAPPIEST kids you've ever seen in your life.  I'm pretty sure he was just hamming it up for the camera.

Here's this week's list:

1. Heidi Sonbol's Secret Santa post.  I love Heidi!  You can really tell she has an amazing heart.  And I think this post is really awesome!  I am so excited to start this challenge and I can't wait until the 10th when she posts all the details.  Also, I think it's REALLY cool that she said that it's hardly any money.  We are pinching pennies this year (no Christmas gifts for each other, only one gift for Brady) since things have been really hard for us.  But I am always looking for ways to spread love and cheer to others.

2. Sherry Campbell.  I just love Sherry!  She's so sweet and so very talented!  I also think it's wonderful that she takes time out of her very busy day to leave comments on her friends cards to really offer support.  Sometimes, a few words of kindness is all you need to really push you onto your next project.  Thanks Sherry, you've inspired me to go do the same!

3.  Lauren Meader's Raising Awareness post.  Did you know that Lauren Meader is #7 on the Stamping Top 50?  The woman is a paper genius.  But it doesn't stop there.  She is ALWAYS posting about wonderful causes to help spread the word about things.  That's why she ends up on this list a lot.  :)  This week's post is about something VERY close to my heart, Autism.  Before Brady, I used to do therapy for children with Autism.  They hold a VERY special place in my heart.  I wish I could donate, but I can't this time.  But if you can, please do.  Even $5 helps with the research.

4. Happy Mail!  It's always nice to receive a card, a letter, a package, or a random act of kindness in your mail box.  I mean, really we usually have a box full of bills and junk!  Yuck!  I just love getting anything that isn't a bill or garbage.  I need to start sending more happy mail, I've been slacking since I got pregnant.  

That's it for this week!  I hope you all have a WONDERFUL week and don't forget to play the EtsyInspired challenge!

6 comments:

  1. Awwwwww........just look at that precious lil face!!! Sure brings back memories of when mine were little!!!

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  2. Oh my gosh, that is the most adorable picture!!! I bet he can get just about anything he wants with eyes like that!
    hugs, Jami

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  3. Hi Ashley! Thank you for mentioning Lauren's post on Autism. My name is Nancy (the one she mentions on her post) I am running the Miami ING to raise money for Autism through OAR. My fundraising page is: http://www.firstgiving.com/nancypanko
    Thank you for spreading the word!!!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  4. Hi Ashley! Thank you for mentioning Lauren's post on Autism. My name is Nancy (the one she mentions on her post) I am running the Miami ING to raise money for Autism through OAR. My fundraising page is: http://www.firstgiving.com/nancypanko
    Thank you for spreading the word!!!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  5. Brady is just so cute in this pic, holding his wittle face!!!

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  6. Hi,

    Love the picture of Brady and all the Hugged my Hearts! You picked some special things and thanks for keeping us updated on some good causes!

    Ashley can you send me your address I have some Happy Mail for you!!! :-)

    If I knew how I would send it without letting you know and then it would be even more Happy!!!

    Heather

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