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And the Winner Is

Let me start by saying.....we should have done this a long time ago!  You guys came up with some incredible names!

You sent celebrity names, biblical names, popular names, classic names and a few names that we're going to let you name your children.  ;)

We are deciding between 2.....both of which you suggested to us.  Muy bien!

Here is a list of all the names that were submitted:

(don't worry, I'm going to announce the winner in just a sec)

Parker James Isaiah Colton Luke

Evan Lincoln Samuel Michael Jackson (I'm sorry, what?)

Luke Mitchell Landon Michael Caden Darren

Lee Cole Liam David Jackson Toller

Thomas William Daniel Japheth

Alexander Samuel Elijah Preston Landon

Mark Ayden Jeremiah Mason Tate

Timothy Liam Johnathan Cole Benjamin

John Isaiah Noah Isaiah Preston Ronald

David Jordan Xavier Benjamin Costello

Zachary Michael Quinn Logan Daniel

Caleb Asher Case

Carson Levi Jonah

Harrison Ryan  Connor

Sullivan Charlie Malachi

Jackson Jack Xander Ryan

Michael Jude Christian Ethan Daniel

Nathaniel Caden William Joseph

Joshua David Shane Benjamin Aiden

Elijah Isaiah Colson Zaccariah

The submission that came the closest to the name we are leaning toward is...............

........drum roll please........  Jodi 

Congratulations Jodi!  I will put you in touch with the incredible people over at Miracle Blanket who will send you a fabulous new Miracle Blanket of your choice!

*I chose to publish a list of your suggested names instead of all your awesome comments just to keep a bit of the mystery alive....at least until we decide between these 2 names! :)

Name Our Baby

UPDATE:  Winner will be announced Monday morning.  Why?  Because I'm tired.  ;)

(think of it this way, a few bonus hours to enter!)

It's a Baby Naming Contest!!!

For the first time ever, we don't have a name for our baby!  We're gonna need your help. Although we can't guarantee we'll use your name, its a real possibility since we don't have one!

What do you think we should name Little Bambino?  (who we do know is a boy, btw!)

Submit a comment in this post with your choice of name for our baby. Use our other children's names as inspiration.  Or, something completely new!

Nothing in life is free so there's something in it for you as well! 

 Our favorite entry will win a new Miracle Blanket.

Even if you don't currently have a baby to swaddle up, these make great gifts!  We were first introduced to the Miracle Blanket with our 2nd chid and I can't tell you what a life-saver it has been for us!!  (although life-saver seems dramatic, it is actually an understatement.  true story.)

Submit your entry today.  Contest will end this weekend.  Oh, and just to spice it up, a first-middle name combo will receive 2 entries.  

Name away!

(I may publish comments at some point but not until we have decided on a name.  So, when you don't see your comment appear, never fear! :))

And the Winner is.....

(do you love our raffle basket?....aka the girl's trash can)
Congrats Shelby!  I don't know you so hopefully we've just become friends.  ;)

You'll get an email from me with your 5 (lucky) raffle numbers.  

I just had to sneak back and look up Shelby's original comment and here is what it said:

"....my kids and I are planning lots of RAK's so I'll let you know what we do.  If I happen to win your give-a-way, I would like to donate my tickets to my friend Gayly.  She has been waiting waaaaaaaaay too long for her SN kiddo to come home!"

Only the coolest girlfriend does a RAK as her entry.  You rock girl.

And just in case you need a laugh, here was my RAK-gone-bad today.  I have a friend that shares an obsession, oops, love of Great Harvest bread with me.

I decided to pick up a loaf of cinnamon bread for her since I just happened to be in the area. (I was NOT planning to go there for me, nope)  I walked in to get her bread (nothing for me) and SHE IS STANDING THERE buying bread.  So, I just walked out.  

After buying a couple loaves and some cinnamon rolls.

Oh, you can read that?

CONGRATS SHELBY!  I HOPE YOU WIN!!!

Free Stuff? Anyone?

Does anyone like Kate Spade?  Jewelry?  Canon Rebel cameras?  Handbags?  

A Sony camcorder?

Cause I'm doing (my first) blog give-a-way.  I was going to link you to my SIL Amie who is also doing one but after reading the stories of Brent and Owen, I had to donate to the cause as well.

The only thing you have to do to enter this drawing is a RAK -- by October 28th.

(random act of kindness)  

Don't you just love doing these anyway?   Pick anything.  Big or small.  One of my favorites is to pay for the food of the person behind you at Wendy's.  

Post your name and email in my comments section (comments will not be shown - all info will be kept anonymous) and you will automatically be entered.

I am purchasing 5 raffle tickets from To China For Owen.

The winner will receive all 5 tickets on October 28th.

(which is the day Brent would have turned 13!  Happy Birthday!) 

Of course, you'll want to head over to read about Brent's story, an 11 year old hero who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system.  He went to be with Jesus last year and his family is honoring his love of giving by doing a blog give-a-way.

After that, head over to read about Owen, a little guy who will be heading from China to his forever family very soon.

Come back and share your story with one of us too.....its always fun to hear how you are able to bless another person.  

And, of course you can enter Amie's give-a-way too.....just be sure to do an extra RAK.  ;)