So, first I wrote everyone's entries on little slips of paper that were added (one by one, I might include) to the Pineapple of Fun by my little helper... then they were transported from the PofF to a metal tin for proper mixing...
Then some dancing took place...
(Please ignore the piles of clothes in the background -- Kinsey is packing already. She seems to think we are going on a big trip in like, oh, 36 hours or something.)
Dancing complete, Cal drew the grand prize winner...
JUEL! Juel, I will take your grand prize to the post office tomorrow to figure out shipping!
Then Callie drew the bonus prize, an August kit from Lainey at Go. Be Creative...
MICHELLE DALLMIER! Michelle, you will be receiving a bonus prize from Lainey in the mail soon. :)
Everyone, thank you so much for your donations. We raised right around $1000 for the boys. Everyone I tell is so amazed that "virtual strangers" (pun intended) were ready to help out at a moment's notice to help these boys fulfill their dreams. I tell them, Never underestimate a scrapbooker!
My elves and I spent a fun hour at the post office getting all the packages out... well, almost all the packages out! The following people need to email me their snail mail addresses ASAP:
-Terri Bradford
-Kimberly Sacks
-Bec Kilgore
-Marty Osterhaudt
And while I have your attention, Kari Allen -- have you listened to the last podcast? You might wanna do so -- all the way through. ;) I'm just sayin'.
I emailed my address :).
Posted by: Bec | July 31, 2008 at 07:43 AM
How cool has this been?! A BIG WTG to everyone, and best of luck the boys - I truly hope they have the time of their lives!
Now Lain. I am disappointed. You are not perfectly organized, packed, and ready to go?! LOL
Posted by: Lisa | July 31, 2008 at 09:37 AM
That's awesome that you raised $1000. I hope the boys have a great time!
Posted by: JenMc | July 31, 2008 at 10:12 AM
wooohooo! after i get over my jealousy of the winner, i'll be really happy for her. LOL! i'm sooo excited that you raised so much! now for the fun part...waiting for my package! :) thanks and have a wonderful trip! :)
Posted by: jodie | July 31, 2008 at 11:02 AM
can't wait to see you in florida! email me w/ when would be a good time / place to meet up or give me a call :)
Posted by: katie scott | July 31, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Callie for picking my name!!! Give her a HUGE hug from me, Lain! I am doing a big happy dance right now ;-) You made my day!! My kids are laughing at their silly Mom dancing around the office ;-))
Posted by: Michelle | July 31, 2008 at 02:35 PM
My favourite part was the dancing.
Well, no, my favourite part is that enough money was raised and the boys get to go!
But a very close second is the dancing. :)
Congrats to all the winners!
Posted by: canadacole | August 01, 2008 at 11:55 AM