big news, long post, many thanks........

You guys I have to share this.. Marie Johnson is a friend and book club sister (above with Becky). She can't be with us for Relay but man is she a volunteer. Here's what she's been up to;

Handcrafting beaded bookmarks for the book sale
Collecting books
Getting others involved with collecting books, including Starbucks
Donating $$ online
Luminaria donations
Help with decorations & miscellany:)
Contacting Pepsi for free bottled water
best of all she asks "what can I do to help?" AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

Now for Nancy Huddleston, editor of the Savage Pacer and longtime friend/partner in crime and one of the best gals ever... (also above with Becky). Nancy has been so great about helping get the word out- telling her neighbors about the book sale after the River Hills Days garage sales:) and donating luminaria $$, and she is putting out press releases for south of the river publications- watch for it! This is help we can't say enough about, so thank you to Nancy!! You're the best!!

Another special thank you to Laura at Curves of Savage, she has set up a table in the middle of the room and let us put a preview of the book sale there! I've got flyers displayed and a few books for early sale thanks to her! Hopefully all those ladies will come and shop with us the 18th- Curves of Savage has the nicest group of women, I really like it.

When you add up all the great people who are pitching in, along with all of you on the team it's kind of overwhelming. Becky is blessed with awesome, energetic, giving and creative friends! Her team is going to shine along with all the others at Relay- I can't wait to see it all pulled together. Speaking of that, here are some new details;

1. We have a photographer!! Her name is Pam and she is awesome. Here's where you can see some of her work http://pamjphotos.blogspot.com/
Pam will be taking candid photos of the event to share and team or family photos for purchase, she's just the right person for this- so fun! It's going to be perfect.
2. Team fundraisers are happening that night- hope floats, awareness bracelets, cereal from the Blazettes just to name a few. This will be going on all night so bring $$ - most items will be $1 but prices will vary. The bottom line is THERE WILL BE SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!! (and snacks)
3. We're working out the details for contests- you all need to be aware & prepared! Best Mamma Mia costume, best cowboy hat, best campsite, best cardboard car (just wait)..


Ok I'm out of news! More to come, things are rolling now so keep checking in!

Brenda