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Congratulations Lauren!
This little fair haired gorgeous slice of baby is my new nephew, Finnian. Shane's sister and I have a knack for being pregnant at the same time, so her daughter is three months older than Luke, and Tommy is six weeks older than Finnian. It's wonderful to have cousins the same age.
What's also wonderful is when babies are born into families who can care for them, but the reality is that so many babies are not. I know that I've talked about my friend Lovelyn (@letlovegrow) before, but did you know that she's in Uganda RIGHT NOW, awaiting the court ruling on when she can bring her son home to his forever family? The whole process is amazing, and I've been so blessed to know someone like Love, because her open heart and arms move me in so many ways.In this picture, I'm not only holding a sweet baby, but I'm wearing the Ugandan paper bead necklaces that Love has been selling to support the adoption process. I bought beads to give as Christmas gifts for every special person in my life, but one special person saw me wearing them and fell in love not only with how gorgeous they are, but with the story behind them. Before I knew it, she was buying several of her own, so I have an extra bead necklace.
I have to admit that I initially, selfishly, thought of keeping it for myself, but taking a note from Love (and from Steph, who also just gave one away), I want to be selfless and give it to one of you. To enter, just leave a comment. That's all! I'll pick a winner on Friday, October 30th.
43 comments:
Such a cool story and a beautiful necklace! Thanks for sharing :)
Aw fingers crossed for them! xoxo
Um, I realize the point of this post is to be awesome and selfless, but I have to say, your hair looks AWESOME! When can I see you in real life?
Gorgeous necklace, gorgeous baby! I am so excited for this new little man to come home to his forever family!
It is beautiful-and so are you! Congrats on the new addition!
I need to buy some too. I'm not entering the giveaway. I just wanted to tell you how awesome you look here.
I love the necklace AND the story, being in the adoption process myself.
I am SO excited to them and cannot wait to hear more when they bring that precious boy home! :)
I'm super excited for Love and her family and am sending good thoughts to Uganda!! And I agree with the other commenters, you do look great in this shot! :)
Such a cute picture.. and such a cute little Finn.
I've been thinking I need to get off my butt and go buy one of these and a shirt or two.
But i'd still love to win one!
Sending lots of good thoughts to Love and Clay! :)
Such an amazing journey. I'd be proud to wear one of those necklaces.
What a beautiful necklace (and baby too!)
Thanks for sharing your story and your friend's story!!
I have been following Love's journey and continue to pray for them.
I love that necklace, those are just amazing.
xoxo
How awesome that the cousins will be the same ages! He sure does rival Tommy for cuteness.
Beautiful necklaces and a story that warms my heart. I would love to gift the necklace and the wonderful story of Lovelyn and her family. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful necklace and wonderful story behind them!
Finnian is a beautiful baby... and what a beautiful name! Tommy and Finnian will be best, best friends! My grandchildren kind of came in pairs and sets, too. Taylor and Maddie are 3 months apart, then we had Andrew kind of alone but Jake and William are 3 months apart, then came Alex and Benjamin kind of alone and then Henry and Dylan 5 weeks apart... but all 9 of them arrived within 7 1/2 years! I love it!
(I pre-ordered a necklace today, so please don't add my name to your wonderful giveaway. I am in awe of "Love" and am sending so many prayers her way. I am following her tweets and her blog. You ALL are such wonderful, precious, priceless friends... !! xoxo!!)
I have admired those necklaces for a while now but due to finances I haven't been able to purchase one for myself. Would love to have one so I could "wear my love"!
Your nephew is adorable!!
Love the giveaway, thanks for being willing to part with one! I need to order a few myself. :)
I noticed your necklace in your Twitter picture.
Precious, precious baby!
those beads are beautiful, and SO IS YOUR HAIRCUT!!!!!!!!!!
aww you are a sweetheart and those are beautiful.. as is the babe!
You are so cute in this picture. As is that sweet bundle.
It is wonderful to have cousins the same age...
That is awesome! How cool they are so close in age. :)
I would be proud to wear this necklace. Love is doing such a GREAT thing and I admire her so much!
So beautiful! I bought a tee shirt from her and have been meaning to go back and order some necklaces but haven't yet. Thanks for the reminder! Great idea for Christmas gifts!
How sweet of you to pass along! Don't enter me, but just had to comment! Love that baby's name, too!
Steph
All these baby pictures (yours, others...) are killing me! it is such a good thing that the Mr. had surgery or... ;)
I was going to comment on the necklace anyway! I have to get more creative in the clothes department like you! : )
Love the story, love the beads...
Gorgeous picture, baby...and I love the beads!
Before I realized you were giving it away I saw the pic and thought, "Cute baby! Hey, Cute necklace! I wonder if that one is from Love??" Lo and behold! It's super cute. Thanks for sharing with someone! :)
Love the necklace! I'm loving following the story as well.
Love the necklace.
Love Love.
Love babies.
Love your hair.
:)
Love the baby, love the beads and you look amazing!
I love the necklace, but especially the story behind it. Would LOVE one myself :-)
I have been following and praying for Love and her family for awhile now and the whole story brings me to tears...happy tears!!! Can't wait for them to have their baby boy home!!! This is a great picture of you and a handsome baby!!! Thanks for the chance to win one of these beautiful necklaces!!!
amazing story! And the necklace? So beautiful and an awesome reminder of love.
love the necklace AND your blog :)
I've decided I don't like you anymore. You're too damn cute.
Beautiful necklace. Thanks for the contest!
That's a beautiful necklace for a beautiful story. Also a beautiful writer holding a beautiful little boy. Well, you go ahead and draw my name, while I'm off in search of a thesaurus, so I can sound more profound next time I enter one of these things!
What a great cause and beautiful necklace!
Oh I know Im totally late, but I have got to get me one of those necklaces soon!!
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