Delivery Day

Howdy! Last night Ava, Sydnee, and I loaded up the van- waited for Todd to come home- and then headed to Temple, Texas to deliver our goods at the local Ronald McDonald house.

The goods

The cute girls who loaded the goods

It was a really lovely experience. Todd and I had been praying that Ava would have a really positive experience since she has selflessly given up receiving a lot of birthday gifts. When we got there a gentleman opened the door and welcomed us in. We told him why we were there, actually Sydnee told him why we were there (Ava was being shy) and he gave us a wagon to load up. We loaded it full and brought all of the goods in. We were able to take a few pictures and talk to the head coordinator there. They showered the girls with thanks and a few trinkets, which were very much enjoyed by the girls. Here are a few pictures of our experience.

They thought this guys was awesome.

To celebrate Ava's birthday, we ate at McDonald's.  Fitting, right?  Lucy thought so.

Hapyp birthday Ava! 

A Princess' Cause

If you want to participate in Ava's little princess project, see below.

We deliver on Tuesday!

Every good princess-in-training has a good cause. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for children under-going medical treatment and their families. Since our family is so very blessed we are asking that you consider bringing one of the following items in lieu of a birthday gift. This is, of course, optional. Ava will be able to deliver the collected items to the Temple Ronald McDonald house herself. After all, a good princess cares for those less fortunate than herself...

* Wal-Mart Gift Certificates*Queen-sized sheets in neutral colors* Microwave-able containers* Liquid Fabric Softener* Glade Plug-In Refills* Laundry Detergent* 55-gal kitchen trash bags* Paper towels* Individually wrapped snacks & sugar-free candies* Individual servings of cereal* Packaged baked goods* Stamps* Clock radios (+ batteries)* Individual DVD players (+batteries)* Used Ink Cartridges* Used Cell Phones* New toys

If you have any questions, please write to the Queen or King at stamp.with.linz@gmail.com/tblackhurst@gmail.com or call 254-666-6267 (ask for Lindsey/Todd).
 

Thanks to all that have donated so far!  xoxo

The 100th Day of School

Last Wednesday was Ava's 100th day of school. Since they had 2 snow days last week, they couldn't celebrate it then, but go to today. Here is the song she sang for us at dinner:

Incase you missed the Facebook Battle...

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst

Asked Todd to get chips...and he brought these...yum?

(I should mention Phillip stopped by to help give Ava a blessing and we made him try one and he brought one home to Mandy as well.)

Emily Daly Morrison Hurry, they're only good for 2 more weeks!

Gail Hubbard Gouyton well.........

Leah McConnell Fish Hmmm. Questionable. I'm just sayin'....

Thomas W. Pettit The package does seem to say "potato chips" on the front. They even appear to be "original," though I'm not sure what that means. I can't vouch for taste, but I can guess as to relative expense.

Todd Blackhurst They're fine. I am a trained taster at work.

Kim Foster Bauman LOL!!! Classic!

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst They are nasty, as tested by myself and Phillip. However Todd seems oblivious...or stubborn, I'm not sure. :)

Todd Blackhurst I have a highly trained palate.

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst For chocolate, babe...for chocolate.

Todd I'm trained in savory as well. (think pretzel m&m's)

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst ‎2nd ingredient listed: vegetable oil

(not shocked here people, not shocked)

Todd And where is veggie oil not found?

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst Baked Lays

Todd Blackhurst Gross!

Todd Blackhurst I have it on good authority that the chips are fine. Thanks, Mandy!

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst Gross = parade potato chips

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst Mandy has a cold and cannot taste properly. I would happily give anyone that wants one a sample- cuz I am NOT gonna eat another one!

Mandy Moore Phillip said he almost threw up. He brought one home for me to taste and I think they are fine. LOL! Too funny...

Todd Blackhurst They went great with the 88-cent hotdog buns.

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst Big spender, Todd- big spender... ;)

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst You bought them for .89 and you were ROBBED! :)

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst PS pretzel m&ms still are in the chocolate category...just sayin'

Gail Hubbard Gouyton WAIT!! Lindsey.....Todd........aren't you two in the same house????

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst HAHAHa, we were having a FB war...sitting right next to each other, we think we're *very* funny :)

Todd Blackhurst Yeah in fact we've been right next to each other at the dinner table.

Michele Brinkerhoff Ikeda Yeah, I'm on the side that votes they are sicko.. got some from IGA for the 4th of July, and no one liked them!!!

Gail Hubbard Gouyton Ok........my face hurts from laughing so hard, reading all the comments to my husband out loud!!! .....imagining the texting war going on!!!

Lindsey Kennedy Blackhurst ‎:) happy to provide the entertainment for the evening!

Moral of the story is: a penny saved is a penny earned but when the cheap food you bought taste like a penny, then it's not worth it. The end. You're welcome.