Monday, December 26, 2011

Caroling for Cancer

This holiday season my neighbor and good friend Shelby, along with her little sister Skylar, and I went caroling through the streets of Golden Valley. I am on the Relay For Life committee at Cooper High School and Shelby and I have begun a team, and we were out to do some fundraising. I chose to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life because I want to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love. 1 in 3 people are diagnosed with cancer at some point throughout their lifetime. Cancer can affect any part of the body. These facts and statistics are shocking, and something needs to be done. 

Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding the best resources to help their friend or loved one deal with a diagnosis and their journey to get well. The American Cancer Society is also rallying communities (like ours!) through events like Relay For Life, to fight back and find cures for this disease.


The people were generous this year, and we raised a whopping $230.00!!! Our repertoire consisted of "Frosty the Snowman", "Walking in a Winter Wonderland", "Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night" in two-part harmony. Attached to this post and onto the new 'Singing' page are a few of the songs that we sang. We had a fantastic night, and the time was well spent. It was an amazing feeling to know that something we love some so much-- something so simple as a song, could touch so many people and help contribute to finding a cure. Emotions were high; it really was a Christmas miracle. :)


PROUD OF IT.



 
 Silent Night sung by Sonia and Shelby
Soprano: Sonia
Alto: Shelby

 If you'd like to take a gander at our team page, or make a donation, visit the following link:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12National?px=21609633&pg=personal&fr_id=41914

~Sonia

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Liebster Blog Award

I have been awarded with the Liebster Blog Award from a close friend, Charming Elephant! Thank you!

The RULES of the AWARD:
The Liebster Award is meant to connect us even more and spotlight NEWER BLOGGERS who have less than 200 followers (but hopefully not for long). The rules are:


1.Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
2.Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3.Post the award on your blog.
4.Bask in the love from the most supportive people on the Internet – other writers.
5.And best of all – have fun and spread the karma! 

Here are my top 5 picks in no particular order: 

A blog that shows the importance of words and how this woman uses hers. 

Fun crafts can be learned along with much more!

Beautiful photos and interesting happenings from Kaisha.

Katie shows beauty from many perspectives, and definitely through her photos!
 
The truth is spoken here by "Sunshine"!   

Sunday, August 21, 2011

B-day Brunch

Sitting at Caribou is one of my favorite things to do, and just so happens to be something I'm doing right now. I'm waiting to spend the afternoon with my amazingbestfriend LAURA! As she will be gone on my actual birthday, we are having a little birthday brunch beforehand. 
My little brother Sammy, also shares the same birthday month as I do. On the 1st of August he turned 13. Officially a tweenager! :) Happy VERY be-lated birthday!


Well, now it's time to do some serious catching up before "Lawa" heads to the big city of NEW YORK! (Jealous? Of course you are. So am I!) 









Through the window of my home away from home ;) 


Saturday, August 20, 2011

Our Trendy Photoshoot

Last month, my BFF Charming Elephant I began a photo-shoot posing a couple of the latest styles. 


I wore a "Bohemian" outfit, while she rocked the "Pretty in Pink" trend. 
Maybe these pictures will give you some fashion inspiration? We are slowly inching towards fall... school is on its way!





















More styles to come! :) 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

A Week of Blossom Beauty

It only happens once a year. For one fabulous week, blossoms in shades of pinks, purples and whites come to introduce the summer.