It's HERE!! P's BIRTHDAY BASH GIVEAWAY!!!

To those who are new to my blog- Hello, and Welcome!!! :)) We are SO happy you stopped by.  Please pull up a chair- grab a party hat and some cake, and enjoy the party!  First, introductions- my name is Amy, and I'm the mama here- you can read about our family's story HERE on how we found P and why we felt called to adopt.  It truly is an amazing story, and both Mike and I truly believe this was all meant to be.

P is on the other side of the world, turning another year older.... My baby across the ocean is turning 5 years old this very month.... and this will be the very last birthday that passes her by without the love of a family... her last birthday as an orphan.  I am doubting she gets much fanfare for her birthday in an orphanage.... no special cake with candles to blow out.... no party streamers and special plates and napkins.... no balloons.... Do they even tell her it's her birthday?  Does she know when it is or how old she is turning?  Do they sing to her?  Has she ever received a present?  Does she make a wish? What would she wish for?

I know what my wish for her is.....

This is where YOU help her wish come true- there's a party going on right HERE... we've got presents, some very nice presents I might add... But these presents aren't for P.... these are for YOU to enter to win!!  What are these presents you might ask??

First up- the Big Kahuna.... an Apple iPad 2 

32 GB with Wi-Fi

Your choice of black or white as well as engraving

Retail Price $599
***UPDATE***
Winner of the iPad 2 will also receive a leather smart cover in your choice of color!

 Next up:  Tastefully Simple Share the Love Gift Basket

Share the Love™ includes:

• Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®
• Homestyle Biscuits & Gravy Mix
• Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix
• Cinnamon Muffin Melt Mix™
• Chocolate Ugly Cake Mix™
• Wahoo! Chili
• The Trio
• Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
• Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
• Tuscany Bread Dipping Mix™
• Seasoned Salt
• Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix
• Oblong Storage Tote**
• retail value: $124.95

Baby Teether and Necklace for Mama all in one!!

This chic teething necklace is made with premium 100% cotton, beaded with natural unfinished beads, and knotted for a beautiful fashionable accessory for any mama to wear!  The necklace is tied back into a cute bow with satin ribbon.  But best of all, you don't need to be a mama to rock this necklace!!  This necklace is beautiful to wear on just about any occasion.  Handcrafted by my dear friend, Jenna- please go check out her Etsy shop- she has the most beautiful things there from adorable paper products to beautiful diaper cakes and gorgeous jewelry.  She is one of the craftiest people I know! 

Another super sweet crafty friend of mine, Erin, is donating this beautiful ombre purple scarf in super soft chenille.  She takes custom orders and can crochet just about anything!! You can find her on Facebook HERE. I have to tell you, last winter I ordered the most ADORABLE angry birds hat for Justin and he absolutely LOVES it.  

Erin will also be graciously donating a hat- photo coming!!

Our cousin, Jazmin, is generously donating this beautiful infinity scarf- wear it long or wrap it twice for a tighter look and feel!  You can find her Etsy shop HERE- beautifully crocheted items as well as jewelry and other art items- check them out!

Sooooooooo.... how do you enter to win these awesome prizes??  Super easy!! 

Make a donation using the Birthday Bash ChipIn Widget above- this is tax deductible!!  It goes through Reece's Rainbow so PLEASE be sure to specify "P for the LIVINGSTON FAMILY" in the comment section while checking out.  Very important, otherwise P doesn't get her birthday present!

$10 = 1 entry
***SPECIAL FOR DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH***
$21 = 3 entries

  $25 = 5 entries

    $50 = 15 entries

  $100 = 50 entries

After you make a donation, you can get a freebie entry each day you share on Facebook, Twitter, or if you blog about it (please share a link) - just be sure to leave a comment on this post when you do so.  PLEASE spread the word!!  This Giveaway will end October 7th at midnight Eastern Time.  This Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.  Each prize is separate aside from the iPad 2 and cover.  Winners will be chosen using www.random.org.

If for some reason we don't bring in enough money to pay for the iPad 2- we will split the money 50/50 with the winner of that prize.  Praying we bring in more than enough money and won't have to worry about that!  By the way, if we bring in at least $2,000- we will start adding accessories to be given with the iPad!!  So SHARE SHARE SHARE!!

Happy Birthday, baby girl.... I can't wait to throw you a big birthday party of your very own.... You are so special and deserve a special day all about YOU. <3