The Red Envelope Project

I grabbed the following info off of someone else's blog to share with you a bit about the red envelope project:

I got an email from a friend the other day asking to participate in something -- to protest, peacefully, the presidents stand on abortion. Or Voluntary Population Planning, as he puts it.

I believe we should respect the office of president and support him in his difficult job. But I don’t think that means we should sit idly by while things happen we don’t approve of. So someone had a great idea of the RED ENVELOPE PROJECT. I hadn’t ever heard of it before, but I really like the idea. A simple, peaceful way to send a message.

***PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT my idea... I am only trying to spread the word!***

Here is the email I received: Get red envelopes or postcards and mail them on March 31st to the White House When: March 31st, 2009 Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message:

“This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion.It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part of our world.”

We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009. Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S.] before having a chance to live.

It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard. Together we can change the heart of The President and save the lives of millions of children. So I want to call on my blogging buddies, friends and family to join this protest.

Whether or not it works, I will feel better for trying. If you need an envelope, email me. I will send you one or two. *** Please feel free to refer to, link to, copy, paste or otherwise snag this information for your blog!!! Lets spread the word!!!***

www.redenvelopeproject.org

Big Steps

Carter's official method of transportation is now walking! Here's a video clip with the proof (plus some other cute stuff).

13 months

Today Carter turned 13 months old. Every day is a new adventure full of smiles and fun. He's just one really cool kid, if I do say so myself!

Here's a 13 item list about Carter:

1. Current favorite foods are bananas, pasta pick-ups, and goldfish

2. He can say mama, dada, papa, and nana, along with night-night, and puppy

3. He's CRAZY about his daddy. They have loads of fun together wrestling.

4. Carter walks just about everywhere, though he's unsteady on his feet and falls on his bottom quite often.

5. He's got 10 teeth

6. Bath time is a fun playtime for him. If I say, "Let's take a bath!" he immediately starts heading for the bathroom to get the water started.

7. He "talks" constantly, but we're not sure what he's trying to say to us.

8. Carter enjoys riding in the car facing forward now. This has opened up a whole new world for him and he LOVES to ride.

9. He still needs two naps and about 12 hours of sleep at night

10. Carter loves to throw balls. His favorite game is catch.

11. He still gets into every drawer he can open, but at least he's beginning to put things back in the drawers after he pulls stuff out.

13. He loves to give Mick kisses and gentle pats. Mick's not crazy about that, but lets him do it anyway. Besides, Mick gets blessed with all the food that Carter throws from his high chair. It seems like a fair trade.

We're having a blast watching our little guy grow. It just keeps getting better!!