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Treasures O'er the Sea - Adoption Fundraiser





Pirates Ahoy! Local businesses on and around Main Street partner with the local university to provide a fun morning of pirate themed activities for the children.  We asked the coordinator if we could add to the fun this year and offer cotton candy, drinks, music, and face painting as an adoption fundraiser.  They were happy to help and allowed us to join in the pirate festivities!  Arrrrgh Mates!


That's me the face painter.  I had a blast talking to the kids and painting their sweet faces.  The best part is when I show them their painted faces in the mirror and they just light up and smile! Todd is playing guitar, sang, and had games through music for the kids.







                                                       (Erin and Todd)  We'll do anything to bring these kids home!!

 All of us with Todd's parents (aka Grandy and Pop)
                                                                                 
Todd's cousin, her husband, uncle and aunt came all decked out to help! Todd's cousin helped set up the tent early in the morning for us too! So thankful to all! It was a family event and encouraging to have all their help with us.

                                                 Our little Buggy and MJ enjoyed the day too!

The event was scheduled from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and it was a packed house!  We sold near 100 cotton candies, face painted over 50 little faces, and sold over 100 drinks!  After all was said and done the net amount from this fundraiser was $320!  We were happy with that for the 3 hours of pirate fun!  Can't wait to add these photos to the kids albums telling them about our adventures we experienced here in preparing to bring them home!  Adoption rocks!

Want to help?  Donate to our adoption to Ethiopia and help us reach our financial goal!  See the home page and click on the donate button to give using paypal's secure system.  Remember us in your prayers as we continue on this journey! Thank you!!  
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