Why isn't this my reaction?

Part 3

here are a few more fun pics of the day....

the purchaser of the ebay item found money transferred INTO their account!

I hope that you all enjoyed this little project as much as I did. Giving to others can be so simple, it's just a state of mind. Thanks to all who participated and thanks, Gary, for setting a great example!

Happy Birthday Gary-part two

here are some updates from the morning so far....

The Gibson's from Arizona treated co-workers and complete strangers to lunch this week in honor of Gary...something Gary loves to do as well.

Joe White seized the opportunity to pass on a little of his own legacy to Gary's grandkids. He sent an I'm third note and pen reminding them to to honor Gary. Love it!

here are some quarters left at a carwash.

Marlene payed it forward at the Costco snack bar.

Pam payed for the car behind her at McDonalds.

Happy Birthday Gary-part one

Mission "Random Act of Kindness" has officially begun-- The Intelligent Kindness Team set out to the streets to give out seventy dollars in honor of 70 years! I can't wait to see how this little experiment turns out--stay tuned.....

it's a dream come true

well, not exactly, but kinda. My real dream (never realized) was to be published in Creating Keepsakes magazine. But that never happened, but my brother did--that's another story for my next counseling appointment. But if I ever thought I would make a video, I would have only dreamed that it would be put on Worship House Media. And a week ago it did--yay!! Sam and I had a lot of fun (and hard work) making this stop motion video. It started as a project for Sam and turned into bonding time for the two of us. I will have to post some pictures later of our "set". We need to give credit to the tolerant family that endured our kitchen table turned studio for a week. Anyway, the kind people at Worshiphousekids and worshiphousemedia liked it enough to offer it up on their website. I think what makes this really special is that I am a big fan of their own productions (igniter media) and a frequent customer. So maybe this will help me move on from feeling of scrapbooking rejection.....

A Peace Offering

I asked Lucy and Gwen to take Maya for a walk today. Evidentally, she pooped in a neighbor's yard and it was NOT well received. The girls came back a little shaken because the lady who lived there came out yelling at them. After they went back to clean up Maya's mess they asked if they could make some cookies. I found this bag as I was cleaning up. What a sweet little peace offering. I knew exactly who they were intended for, but when I asked them if they were going to take them to her they said "no, they didn't turn out. It just looks like a bag of crumbs." I do think they were on to something though....

the latest escapades

The kids have learned a little bit about stop motion animation. Sam has been a little video making maniac (and I am loving seeing his creativity!) Here are a couple off his highlight reel.

He can't understand this one is my favorite, but I'm sure you will get it. I mean, I just never expected him to make bottle caps four square. I didn't even know he knew anything about four square (except the game four square which is totally different.)