baking's done, books are gone, we're almost ready..

The books are out of my garage! Special thanks to all the great people who showed up to help! We started at 6 and were back home by 7- incredible, it happened FAST!!! I'll see some of you tomorrow night and hopefully many more Saturday. It's going to be a fun day, the cakes by Jamie are fabulous so hit her table early!

still sorting books!

Sorting books continues- I am very happy to tell you all that we have over 3600 books now, counted and boxed and ready to transport to the church tomorrow night. That 3600 only includes what is here at my house, so imagine what our final total will be! We've heard from MANY MANY people that will be dropping off Friday night!

I hope to see you all there!

Becky's Believers blue

Becky and Jamie have chosen a slogan for our team "Becky's Believers have Blue Spirit!" This theme illustrates the dedication Becky has to raising awareness for colon cancer. Remember this is her choice, her words!
You'll be decorating the campsite all blue- and we need stuff! All team members are invited to bring items to decorate with- balloons, streamers etc. all blue! Get as creative as you like- have an idea? Run with it. This is something we do as a team, it can be silly........ the message won't get lost.

Guess what else - we have over 3000 books now!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to get this book sale started! Saturday is going to be a blast, see you there!

Jamie bakes cakes

Check this out -- Jamie is an awesome baker, and self taught! This is the beginning of a business for her and I know it's going places. Just look at the beautiful 50th anniversary cake for her Grandma & Grandpa!! That's special and they must have absolutely loved it, so sweet. She's taking orders people!!! jamiejprescott@gmail.com
Don't forget to visit her tables at the book sale, she's having cupcakes and a lot of other baked goods so get yours before they disappear:)

Book sale schedule

Hello Becky's Believers!

Just think, a week from tonight all these books will be out of my garage! (husband very happy about this). There are over 2500 here in boxes, sorted and counted. As you may have heard we expect a lot of books to be dropped off Friday night at set-up. There are still some deliveries expected at my house as well so I think our goal of 4000 books is a reality! Thank you to all who have donated and helped out.

I've heard from a lot of you about volunteering hours and I will get a schedule posted soon, but for now here's a look at the week ahead;

Friday July 10- deadline for registration! if you register after that you may not get a t-shirt so please get registered!!! (I did hear that Jean isn't ordering t-shirts until Monday but I'm not sure about that so why risk it?) register now:)

Thursday July 16 6pm- truck loading at my house, unloading at church
Friday July 17 7-9pm- set up at church
Saturday July 18 9-3 BOOK SALE!!!!!!
we arrive at 8am and stay until clean up is done


You should see what Jamie is doing, she is the queen of cakes! Her baking skills are phenomenal and I'll do a blog post on that soon, I would recommend buying your goodies from her early that day - they are sure to sell out!

More later my friends!

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

Luminaria

Thank you all for collecting luminaria, it is truly overwhelming. Your tributes and memorials are meaningful, filled with purpose and strength. Becky and I talked this weekend about the progress the team is making and we are blown away- you guys rock!
Any luminarias turned in early are appreciated, the Hardgroves are putting them out in alphabetical order (first name) so they are working on it as they come in. You can give yours to Becky or Jess or myself, and you can bring them to the book sale- you can also get more at the book sale if you've run out. Becky's mom will be there with markers & supplies for those who want to decorate that day- thank you Pat! Each and every luminaria represents someone special who has been affected by cancer, remember the people in your lives with cancer "in honor of" or "in memory of". Get as creative as you like, we've seen many with punched designs, old photos, drawings by children- anything goes! Remember that the top inch will be folded down and the design should be focused on the front of the bag where the Relay logo is.

Brenda