Unending thanks – we’re currently contacting everyone involved. <3

LOVE,
Laura and Sam

As you will see below, a TON of our family and friends have generously offered their time, services, and really neat items for sale. There are a total of 94 donations. We are humbled.

All proceeds will go toward our adoption costs. We hope and pray to bring our child home this coming year.

Please read more about the auction on the right – you will see 3 links: “A Million Thanks” (a tribute to our donors), “About the Parents-To-Be” and “Auction Details” . The auction begins today (11/15) at 10:00 am and will end on Saturday (11/21) at 5:00 pm. At that time we will begin to contact winners and arrange mailings/drop-offs.

Scroll down to see items up for bid. Specific bidding instructions are included with each post.

Thank you so much for your help and support.

Love,
Sam & Laura

8 dozen Christmas cookies – Twin Cities area only

This item is generously being offered by Nancy and Jane. An assortment of 8 dozen Christmas cookies for those that don’t like or have time to bake … or those that know what good bakers Jane and Laura’s mom are.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

holiday snack mix assortment

This item is generously being offered by Laura’s aunt (and Godmother) Mary Greer. Mary has constantly been one of our biggest cheerleaders. The assortment will include 3 different snack mixes made by Mary (we’ve had all 3 – you won’t be disappointed) – homemade Chex mix, nutty Crispix/pecan mix and white chocolate Craisin/cashew mix. Mary will get the snacks to you in early/mid December so they are fresh for the holidays.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

homemade chicken wild rice soup & banana bread
Twin Cities/Northfield area only

This item is generously being offered by Melissa Greer. Melissa is Laura’s cousin and one of her closest friends. She and Casey live in Bloomington and she teaches middle school in Shakopee. Melissa’s a great cook! The soup will come frozen and just need a little milk to thin it out. It will serve 4-6. Banana bread included.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

free quarter-sheet personalized cake – retail value $25

This service is generously being offered by Jorjean. Jorjean is a master cake decorator and the photo above is one of probably thousands of cakes she has designed. Jorjean is a good friend of Laura’s mom Nancy, and Laura and Sam consider her a dear friend as well. If you win this, you will be mailed a certificate for the cake to be redeemed at any time. Please call in your order 2 weeks prior.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

This service is generously being offered by Jorjean Murphy. Jorjean is a master cake decorator and the photo above is one of probably thousands of cakes she has designed. Jorjean is a good friend of Laura’s mom Nancy, and Laura and Sam consider her a dear friend as well. If you win this, you will be mailed a certificate for the cake to be redeemed at any time. Please call in your order 2 weeks prior.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

homemade chocolate lasagna – Twin Cities/surrounding area

This item is generously being offered by Laura’s great friend Megan Flaherty. Megan and Laura went to high school together and grew closer once we went away to college. We love to go to the Olive Garden together and were so disappointed when they stopped serving chocolate lasagna a few years back. I will tell you – Megan is an fantastic cook. She has made some of the best meals I’ve ever had!

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

12 dozen bars or cookies throughout the year

This item is generously being offered by Laura’s mom Nancy. Her bars and cookies are known throughout the Midwest (well, just about). Nancy’s treats are staples for our families, especially during the holidays – chocolate peanut butter bars, Snickers bars, whatever you want! She said that you can have 12 dozen throughout the year whenever you like.

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address

This item is generously being offered by Laura’s mom Nancy. Her caramel corn is a hit at family gatherings – it really melts in your mouth. It’s also easy to mail!

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name and bid
if Sam or Laura don’t know you personally, please include your email address