Operation Project Vase-Week 2

Sorry I am so late in getting this post up. It's been a long week. Brian was gone for 2 nights in Indiana and there has been no school because of the snow. I'm actually at the gym writing this post while the girls play. They love it here and so do I. I can get some work done and a workout in and know that the girls are having fun. It's a win win for all.

This weeks delivery was an easy one. I knew right away who I would give the flowers to. One of Brooklyn's preschool teacher was having a "big" birthday this week and I wanted Brooklyn to bring her flowers. We love her teachers and they work so hard to get the kids ready for kindergarten. I can't believe my baby will be in kindergarten in the fall. Tears..

Anyway, we love Ms. J and we hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday. Because of the snow, Brooklyn didn't get to have the party for her, so they will be celebrating her birthday and Valentine's Day on Tuesday. She is so excited.

Hubby and I are celebrating Valentine's Day tonight with dinner at a steak house and a movie. I think we're going to see the King's Speech. We've heard it's an awesome movie.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Remember to link up to this post with your story of your flower delivery and you can enter to win the $50 Target gift card.

Operation Project Vase-Week 1

After I picked up the girls from school yesterday, we headed over to my friend Mandy's house. The girls were so excited. Of course, they were excited to see Mandy, but even more excited to see her two dogs, Gracie and Millie.

As we got out of the car, the girls were fighting over who would hold the flowers. I was so afraid they were going to drop them. Mandy opened the door and just smiled and said, "Oh my gosh those are so pretty". She was so excited. She had read my blog and she was secretly hoping I would pick her.
Let me tell you why I picked Mandy. We've known each other for about 11 years or more. We met when she was working publicity for us (when my sisters and I were in the Christian Music) and we became instant friends. We got along great and even became roommates. Although that was short lived, because I met Brian just a few months after she and I had moved in together. Mandy moved out and Brian moved in after our wedding. I was thrilled to be married, but sad that we wouldn't be roommates any longer.

Mandy has always been one of my best friends and someone I go to when things are rough. I know she will love me through it and be a source of encouragement for me. She was by my side at the hospital when I was induced with Jonathan. She even left a meeting early to be with me. She sat and held my hand while I laid in the hospital bed waiting to deliver my son.

She was the one who helped me redecorate my dining room when I needed an outlet for my grief. We talked and emailed each other a few times a day and I can truly say that I could feel a little bit of happiness in my despair. She continues to pray for me and feed me truth when I am feeling hopeless and discouraged. I love you my sweet friend. Thank you for being there for me when I needed you the most. You are a Godsend.

Mandy and her husband are having their first child, a baby girl, due in June. I picked pink in honor of their baby girl.

So now it's your turn. I can't wait to read your stories. I'll be honest. I'm always a little worried when I do a MckLinky because I'm afraid I won't get anyone linking up. So I'll put my pride aside for a moment and turn on the MckLinky. Ready, set, go!

Have a great weekend and stay warm.

Are you ready?

The girls and I dropped off our first vase of flowers today after school. It was so fun. I can't wait to share about it tomorrow.

I hope you all have someone in mind for Operation Project Vase. I will be sharing my story and putting up the MckLinky tomorrow morning. Link up your blog and your story for a chance to win a fantastic prize. The MckLinky will close on Monday, so you will have all weekend to link up to my blog.

I know money can be tight right now in this economy, but I wonder if you could consider giving up one Starbuck's coffee a week? Ok, maybe you don't drink coffee. Can you take your lunch to work one day instead of eating out? Maybe you're a stay at home mom, like myself. How about using some extra coupons at the grocery store to save some extra money? Just think about the smile you will receive when you hand over the beautiful flowers. There is nothing better than showing someone you care.

I really hope you will take some time to join me on this fun surprise operation, even if you don't have a blog you can still enter the contest. Just send me an email, hopeinthewaiting@gmail.com, with your story and a picture.