Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Can You Relay?

We just wrapped up our 2nd annual Relay For Life. I use the term "We" very loosely, I didn't do too much of the work, I just showed up for the party. Those of you in Thatcher did an amazing job! Collecting donations, organizing the survivor dinner, sewing tu-tu's, making signs, baking treats and moving around the purple pooper and more. I just checked the website and it says our team has raised over $11,000. They worked so hard! Before the relay even started we had raised over $7,000 dollars and the night of we sold cookies, soda, water, tu-tu's, and hairbows. We also raised money by giving train rides, and doing up do's (hair). We donated several services, pressure washing, tractor, photo shoots and even a brand new generator that were auctioned off that night. Last year we only raised $1,500. We have to do better every year, so the pressure is really on for next year.

It is an all night event. I'm not sure who all made it all night around 4:30am I just couldn't handle the cold any longer and curled up on an air mattress with Natalie and tried to get warm. I think I managed to sleep about 20 min. I should have just stayed up so I could have said I made it all night long. I wasn't counting laps this year, but I did do some dancing and although I didn't run in the relay I was a great cheerleader. Who knew Chad could run so fast?

It was a great night and I am so proud of my family!

All my pictures are crap so as soon as Uncle Wick e-mails some good ones I will post them.

8 comments:

Sylvia and Craig said...

Yay Sally! I have no idea what your post is about, but it sounds like a great thing, so congratulations! Love your blog and can't wait to hear more from you soon!

Allison said...

ya ya ya!!! I love it!! So adorable! Now maybe I should update mine!! You have always been my inspiration!!

Alison said...

Way to go Sally!! Congratulations on the relay. Keegan participated in one here in Peoria. He loved it. And I'm so glad that you are blogging! You and Sylvia were my inspiration to get going!!

Claire said...

Yahoo, So I Know that I am not family but can I make the cut and be on your blog list?
Love you tons.

Becky McArthur said...

Hooray! I'm so glad you are finally blogging! Such cute background colors and a dang cute picture of your kiddos. Who took that anyways? :) Congrats on the relay. Sucks I couldn't be there. I was thinking about you guys though.

Andre, Melissa and Jolie said...

Hi Sally! It is Melissa Stubbs (now Bailey!) I can't believe how big your kids have gotten! I didn't know you had another girl!! I guess that is what happens when you get married and move away! Your family is so beautiful!! Welcome to the blogging world!

Alison said...

Ok Sally... blog some more already!!!

hendywow said...

Good for you! I miss you, we should totally get together for dinner! West gate is a lot of fun!???
Wen.