Lauren Joy turns 3

Lauren Joy turned 3 September 22, 2011. Her mom and dad hosted a birthday party for her this past Saturday, September 24, 2011



Happy Birthday #3 Lauren Joy!! God loves you and so does Lolo Lito and Lola Nil!! <3

Lauren's birthday cake

Lauren Joy's Dora inspired birthday cake







The cake was ordered by Pam and Trish from the IGA on Salaberry by the Marche De L'Ouest in Dollard des Ormeaux.

Stuck On You

Lauren Joy, our granddaughter, celebrated her 3rd birthday this past weekend. She turned three this September 22,2011 - Thank You Lord (TYL)


Among her guests ;-) - Diego, Tico, Boots, Dora, Swiper






There were also the mother and daughter team of Ging-Ging and Nonz stuck on each other.


Stuck on the wall was Super Lauren's poster, it says "Super Lauren to the rescue!" Tita Pam put this poster together for Super Lauren Joy.


There's Tita Pam stuck to Super Lauren - face to face.


Stuck on the other hallway wall is another poster of our birthday celebrant - Super Lauren.


Grandma (Lola) Nil happily poses beside Lauren's birthday poster.


Stuck to the fence in the backyard were balloons and letters that read "Oh Na Na I Am 3" (Rihanna inspired)


We are lovingly stuck to each other - Oh Na Na Stick With Me ;-)

Lauren’s foray into photography

Using my Canon Sureshot camera that I usually bring with me wherever I go Lauren shows that she’s got an eye for it.

Lolo smiles for Lauren

Tita Pam was happy to pose

so did Dad

even Mom and baby sister Lea who was under the cover

Love you Lauren Joy!!

Shooting with the Canon Digital SLR XSi

How to Pack a Shoe Box

How to Pack a Shoe Box

Follow these simple steps...

Select a shoe box

Use a regular-sized shoe box or pliable plastic box. If wrapping your shoe box, please wrap the lid separately.

Boy or Girl?

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.

Fill your shoe box

Fill your shoe box with a well-balanced variety of items from the following categories:

• School Supplies - Items such as pencils, pens, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books
• Toys & Other Gifts - Items such as stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, socks, and candy (loose, individually wrapped hard candy in a sealable bag)
• Hygiene Items - Please place soap in a sealable bag
• Personal Note - Include a personal note and/or a photo in your shoe box (not inside the donation envelope)

DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Toothpaste (due to customs regulations)
• Food and any chewy, crumbly, or soft candy: Including gum (due to customs regulations)
• Used items (due to customs regulations)
• Playing cards
• Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break – Shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoe box).
• Items that can scare or harm a child – War-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc.

Make your Donation

Please donate a minimum of $7 for each shoe box you prepare to help cover project costs, including shipping. Simply make your donation online or place a cheque or cash donation in an envelope inside your shoe box.

Drop off your shoe box(es)

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Reading with, to Lauren Joy

Ready with Lauren Joy is always interactive.

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