BBQ Fundraiser!
Hello Everyone!
We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support us at our fundraiser! We had a great time and even though it was a VERY hot day, I think everyone was able to enjoy some good food, good company and beautiful scenery!
1) The Market at Grelen! They were beyond gracious, hospitable and kind the entire day and helped us more than we could say. They not only donated the space for us to use, but included tables, flowers, and centerpieces for no charge AND gave us a discount on the desserts! We can't thank them enough!
2) Smoked BBQ! Justin is the owner and let me just say that he is amazing! He gave us a TON of food (we're still eating left overs by the way) and all for a very discounted price. Everything was delicious and even the vegetarians ate some of his smoked pork! :) If you haven't been to his cart on the downtown mall, please go...and quick!
3) Chris and Kristin Helsley! These two were such a HUGE help to us in transporting food, setting everything up, serving and keeping the drinks refilled and fully stocked! They have been such a blessing in our lives for the last few years and it wouldn't have been a successful BBQ without them!
4) Jon and Becca Meadows! There's too much to say for how much these two help us on a daily basis. We couldn't have asked for better friends and the fundraiser wouldn't have been possible without their help. A big thank you to Becca for helping with set-up, artistic design and clean up and to Jonny for his awesome music, food transportation (sorry about the mac in the car!!) and tear down. You guys are the best!
In total we raised $2,800 which allows us to submit our home study packet! We were so blessed by the outpouring of love and we ask for your continued prayers and support as we continue with the paperwork process. It's been emotional, challenging and exhausting all at the same time, but totally worth every minute as it's one step closer to bringing our kiddos home! Thank you all again for your kind words and prayers and we look forward to continuing to update you with good news!!
Thank you again! xoxo
We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support us at our fundraiser! We had a great time and even though it was a VERY hot day, I think everyone was able to enjoy some good food, good company and beautiful scenery!
We do want to take a moment and thank everyone who helped make this day a success!
1) The Market at Grelen! They were beyond gracious, hospitable and kind the entire day and helped us more than we could say. They not only donated the space for us to use, but included tables, flowers, and centerpieces for no charge AND gave us a discount on the desserts! We can't thank them enough!
2) Smoked BBQ! Justin is the owner and let me just say that he is amazing! He gave us a TON of food (we're still eating left overs by the way) and all for a very discounted price. Everything was delicious and even the vegetarians ate some of his smoked pork! :) If you haven't been to his cart on the downtown mall, please go...and quick!
4) Jon and Becca Meadows! There's too much to say for how much these two help us on a daily basis. We couldn't have asked for better friends and the fundraiser wouldn't have been possible without their help. A big thank you to Becca for helping with set-up, artistic design and clean up and to Jonny for his awesome music, food transportation (sorry about the mac in the car!!) and tear down. You guys are the best!
In total we raised $2,800 which allows us to submit our home study packet! We were so blessed by the outpouring of love and we ask for your continued prayers and support as we continue with the paperwork process. It's been emotional, challenging and exhausting all at the same time, but totally worth every minute as it's one step closer to bringing our kiddos home! Thank you all again for your kind words and prayers and we look forward to continuing to update you with good news!!
If you weren't able to make it to this fundraiser, we will be having another on November 2 at Keswick Vineyards. We hope to see you all there!
Also, we have some "Stevens Party of Four" t-shirts left over if anyone is interested in representing our adoption... only $20! :)
Our families wear them loud and proud!!