And the game goes on...

So Nancy and Abby very kindly brought to my attention the endless possibilities (or zillions and bazillions) for this guessing match.

To everyone's surprise there has been ONE correct guess.

Is it yours?

The real game begins:

(a bit dramatic I know!)

You have one chance to change your guess (or give your first guess).

1.If you change and guess a new color combo that is correct your name gets entered to win.

2.If you change and you were the original correct guess--you win a "got love?" t-shirt of your choice, just not the new design.

3. If you were correct and you keep that choice, you win the "got love?"t-shirt of your choice AND get entered to win the new design.

If you are new here...scroll down a few posts to get the goal of the game. In a nutshell, you are guessing the t-shirt color and print color on our newest shirts. To be revealed on Friday with the winner! And be sure to note our sale items, too.

Two days left to order the "got love? adopt." t-shirts with all the color options. Friday the colors go down to a chosen few.

New sale item

Remember this shirt?

(This is the picture I complained about having my head cut off in...) We had to order a certain number of these when we placed our order. We still have some left--not many but what we have is on sale. $8 only!!!

4 Large and 3 Extra Large

**keep in mind they run rather fitted and, I think, need a tank top underneath.

(A great youth, teen shirt)

Use the donate button ($8 each) and leave me your size choice in the comment section. I'll update the number available as they, hopefully, sell! :)

I'll keep the sale items coming...you keep the guesses coming (see post below)!

Next...

I think we are finally ready to get a move on to our new fundraising--hopefully this phase will usher in our newest addition and continue to help support other adoptive/fundraising families.

You all know me--a game and prize are in order. So here it is:

This week leave a guess as to the new color combination of our

"got love? adopt." tees.

(First color: shirt Second color: printing)

Example: black/white...hint, we already did this one! :)

The newest in our line of t-shirts will be revealed and ready to order on Friday--along with one lucky winner.

If you leave the correct color combination of the new design (one guess only) your name will be entered to win. The prize is the new design, short sleeve, your size choice.

This new shirt will be available in long and short sleeve.

It is one of the softest cotton blends around--soft style t-shirt.

REMINDER: This is the final week to order a "got love? adopt." t-shirt from the many color choices. After Friday, the selection goes down the three different colors. Don't delay...

The below sale will continue this week. Take a look.

Reduced to $8!

We can't go much lower or we'll loose money!

Here is what we have left:

"got love? adopt." black cotton tote

1 black original youth medium t-shirt-SOLD

7 black original adult small t-shirts

9 black original adult XL t-shirts

1 black original long sleeve adult M shirts

See post below for pictures.

Each item is $8 (use donate button on sidebar)

"got gifts?"

Phase One...clearing out.

Looking back over the past year and a half, I noticed that our fundraising has gone in phases.

Phase One: The Black Phase

Phase Two: The Colored Phase

Phase Three: Yet to be named

It is coming in about 2 weeks...it is big, employing the talents of other fundraising more-crafty-than-I families.

We seriously need to clear out of phase one and two before we start stocking for phase three.

From today until it is all gone: All items left from phase one will be sold for a $10 donation.

You donate $10 and pick your item:

-insulated travel mug (ALL SOLD OUT--THANK YOU!)

-black cotton tote (makes a great library or church bag)

-short sleeve t-shirt (only adult S, XL and one youth M)

-long sleeve shirt (only adult M)

Items are limited. I'll update this post as to what is still available and feel free to email me, takva73@gmail.com, if you would like to check before donating. I'll email you when your donation comes in to confirm your purchase. (All items mailed out no later than Monday.)

Your donation helps us in two ways: adds money to our adoption fund and makes room for another little person in this crowded house we call home!!

Back Home!

I returned home yesterday from 4 restful days at my parent's house with my sister. We all had such a good time. The weather was wonderful! My parents always have such fun food and stuff for the kids to do. It was a bit hard getting moving this morning but I hope we will squeeze in a few more visits before the weather turns too cold to play on the lake.

Here's a few pictures from our time:

We had such a great time..now back home to start preparing for school. I'm still gathering a few things and we'll be ready to start. I'm also working on our new fundraising gear--we are thinking up some fun contests and give aways, too. So keep following us into the fall!!

Friday Randomness

Random thoughts to leave you with for the next 4 days

1. Thank you all for the allowance input. You all had some great ideas. We have told the boys we will have some type of system in place by the time we start school. We rarely start before Labor Day..so we still have some time to work on it. I appreciate you taking the time to fill me in on your family's money plan for kids. It is worth going back a post to read the comments--especially Jody's! :)

2. It's trash bags...it's shells & cheese...it's tooth care...it's tofu...it's sneakers....it's books....

NO...

it's your Minus 1 Project order arriving in whatever type of box is free!!

3. We went shopping for some school supplies the other day with the kids. The girls were very excited to be choosing some for the first time. We let them each choose a pencil case: Lucy chose a pink sparkly one with a silver star and Lindsey chose a Transformer one. Could my girls be any different? But somehow they remain the best of friends.

4. I received a Facebook message from a blogging friend the other day who lives in Florida. She and her family were out shopping and some of her kids had on their "got love? adopt." t-shirts. Someone stopped them and said, "I know those shirts..they're from the Minus 1 Project." In Florida!!! Isn't that exciting?

5. Speaking of Facebook, I saw this status from another friend. "I feel badly for people with stocks. All my investments were in orphan futures and they are performing stunningly well. My portfolio looks awesome!" Made me smile.

6. BEVERLY HILLS HERMIT CRABS

7. As summer comes to an end, I still do not like bikinis. I posted early in the summer, after seeing blog and Facebook pictures about being surprised at the number of girls allowed to wear them. I don't understand a parents' acceptance of seeing their daughter out in public in what amounts to a panty and bra. Here is an excerpt from a friend's blog. "The industry does us no favors if we happen to be parents of young ladies. It is a fine line we walk with being culturally cool while still being honoring to our Creator and mindful of our male friends. We put much pressure (and rightfully so) on young men to be gentlemanly and respectful but in the same turn we dress our daughters in strapless, tight fitting and way to short apparel and then beseech the boys not to stare. We can't have it both ways."

8.

Lindsey makes me laugh because when she hops off her bike, she shoves it over. (The bike stands very steady b/c of the training wheels.) She heaves it to the ground so it will park like the boys' bikes. So much for this bike becoming a hand-me-down to child #5! :)

9. I'm headed to my parent's house, with kids in tow, for a long weekend with my sister and her kids. I'm very excited about getting to spend a few days with her.

10. Just a reminder that we are nearing the end of an era. Our t-shirt color choices are slimming down. This is the last month to get to order from the many colors available.

Enjoy your weekend...feel free to leave me some random comments! :)