The Adkins Family: A Work of Heart

Introducing...

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1st Annual Wyatt Adkins Charity Golf Outing

Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8am

Raccoon International Golf Course

Granville, OH

Outing includes: Green Fees, Driving Range, Shared Cart, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Prizes and Special Event Holes.

Team of 4...$260

Hole Sponsorship...$100

Lunch only...$15

Prayers...free and appreciated

We are so gracious for any support you could provide. Checks can be made payable to Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization. Email me if you need mailing information or have questions. We have limited space for teams and can email you a PDF invitation.

Funds raised for the Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization will be used for two main projects, one project being the ScrapPacks Ministry. This ministry presents heart families with a package of scrapbook materials where they can construct a display for their child, complete with their name and photo. To date, these ScrapPacks have blessed over 350 patients receiving treatment at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

In addition, the WAHO has entered the planning stages for the construction of a playground. This playground will be located in the Village of Hanover and will honor Wyatt by providing local children with a play space for generations to come.

The time that we were able to spend with Wyatt has impacted our lives tremendously and it is our hope to allow his spirit to live on by giving to others in his honor.

Thanks for supporting us in this ongoing endeavor, Shane and Beth

Beach Beauties

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Is there anything better than beach pictures of your children? I think not. We are enjoying every bit of summer with the kids.

A milestone

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Yes, today is your special day!

You walk, talk, smile, and we love spending every minute with you.

Did 365 days really just pass by?

Was it really a year ago today that we were

welcoming this amazing new life into our family?

We are in love with you Carson!

Its your party and

you can cry if you want to. We'll still love you.

Happy Birthday Baby!

Change is good, right?

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Before

The big snip...

After

This precious love donated her beautiful locks to Locks of Love. We are so proud of her! As we discussed where her hair would go and how it would benefit others who are sick, she was more than eager to participate. A little girl with a big heart.

Carson update: @ 10 1/2 months---

He talks, he walks, and he stalks...the toliet paper! Yikes! He was able to make this mess in 30 seconds. Change is good...I think?

Happy Easter

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Children are a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3

And we praise Him because He conquered the grave!

The stats

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Our sweet little Carson!

Although I'm a month behind, I thought I would share Carson's 9 month stats...

very strong, very long, and very many teeth

No, really...

22 pounds

30 inches

8 teeth

Carson LOVES table food and will eat anything he can get his hands on. He is crawling everywhere, cruising around the furniture and will probably be walking very soon. He adores his big sister and will do whatever it takes to get to her. He says, "Mama and Dada." We stand amazed at what a blessing he is and how fast he grows and changes.

Oh, and the most important chracteristics--

Wild and fun!

Sensitive and chatty,

Cute and smiley.

The word "thanks" isn't enough

2010-03-07T11:50:00.001-08:00

Drumroll please...........

all the receipts have been counted and we have a total for our 1st annual :) A Night for Hearts. Thanks to everyone who supported the cause and opened their hearts we were blessed to raise $15,000 in one evening! Yes, that's right! We are speechless, shocked, and excited about the possibilities. It was a perfect evening in which we able to share our love for Wyatt with family and friends. His "special" heart certainly brings out a special side in all of you.

We will keep you updated about future fundraisers and the plans for the park and playground as they unfold. Please keep this project in your prayers as it comes with a big price tag and we know it will take several years until we see the fruits of our labor.

Thank you again to all who donated, attended, and prayed for this event.

Heart hugs, The Adkins Family

A Night for Hearts

2010-02-05T11:22:00.000-08:00

Need plans for Valentine’s Day? Not wanting to wait in line at a restaurant? Wanting to celebrate with live music, a wonderful meal with friends, door prizes, and awesome silent auction items? There are still seats available...

Anyone is welcome to attend A Night for Hearts in honor of Wyatt, the event is on Saturday, February 13th beginning at 6pm at The Longaberger Golf Club. The cost is $40 a person and the details are included below. Please note the deadline for payment and to reserve a seat has been extended to Monday, February 8th.

Details of the Event…

Dear Friends and Family,

As many of you know, our son Wyatt was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, essentially half a heart, and underwent numerous hospitalizations, procedures, and surgeries before joining Christ at six months old. The time that we were able to spend with him has impacted our lives tremendously and it is our hope to allow his spirit to live on by giving to others in his honor. The ScrapPacks Ministry presents heart families with a package of materials where they can construct a display for their child. Over 350 ScrapPacks have been delivered to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date. The next project we have begun in honor of Wyatt is the construction of a local playground. A Night for Hearts is the first of many fundraisers to raise money to begin the project.

A Night for Hearts is a silent auction and dinner benefit.

Dinner Menu:
Rolls & Butter
Longaberger House Salad with House Dressing
Duet of Pork & Chicken
Chef’s Choice of Starch and Vegetable
Cheesecake for Dessert
Water, Coffee, Ice Tea

Silent auction:
A variety of gift baskets and items will be featured in a silent auction. So far we are featuring: tools, rounds of golf from Longaberger, a signed football from Archie Griffin, a tea basket, a car wash basket, handmade notecards, gift certificates, garden items, a scrapbook basket, a Lake Erie fishing trip, a week long stay in northern Michigan, and the items go on. Cash and check payments will be accepted. Donations are welcome.

Payment: Needs to be received by February 8th. The cost is $40 per person. Checks can be made out to Wyatt Adkins Heart Organization to RSVP for the dinner.

Questions: Please contact Beth Adkins @ 740.763.7041 or 740.334.2880.

Missing you baby

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Just wanted you to know that not a day goes by that we don't miss you. We long to hold you, to tickle you, to snuggle with you, to buy you presents, to play with you, to put you to bed...we trust that someday soon these desires will be fulfilled. You will not be forgotten sweet babe. 5 stockings hung on the mantle this Christmas and we talk about you all the time with your brother and sister; you are still very much a part of our family. You are so special to us and have changed our lives. We love you Wyatt.

From head to toe-

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...we are totally in love with you, Carson. Six months ago you were born and we held you in our arms thanking God for the blessing of new life. For the rest of our lives, we hold you in our hearts.

Trick or Treat

2009-10-30T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here's the trick...can you guess which baby is who? Below are all three of our precious children between 5-6 months. I'll share the answers in the next post.

Now for the treating--

Before we get to the costumes, I have to say--it is impossible to believe that Carson will be 5 months old on November 3rd. He loves to eat, rolls over, grabs his feet, and makes all types of noises. He adores his sister! We love you baby!

Carson's 1st Halloween...the only one where his parents can pick the costume. Cute, cute, cute. I know I'm biased, but one more time--cute!

Ah, the sweetest witch you'll ever meet. Thanks to MeMe, this costume is homemade.

The treaters are exhausted from the week's festivities.

I wouldn't recommend

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letting your daughter, or son, borrow your lipstick while you are driving. And I really would not recommend snapping a photo of the event while driving down the highway laughing hysterically. No, I would never do that just to capture the moment.

Although this messy application might have been therapuetic for my umm... shall we say somewhat OCD daughter. Now don't misunderstand me, I wouldn't change her for anything. But staying in the lines, perfect piles, and creating categories are some of her favorite hobbies. Take exhibit A below where she packed some items to organize outside for a "camping" expedition.
Nothing out of place and nothing forgotten-thatta girl!

Happy Birthday dear Mason, Happy Birthday to you! It's your party and you can cry if you want to. I can't believe you are 2 years old

An apple a day...

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keeps Mason coming back for more.

Cousin Mason joined Audrey and her Thursday School class today at the Granville Apple Orchard.

They each filled a bag full of apples after careful inspection.

Late that afternoon, Audrey made Pineapple-Upside Down Cakes for her grandma DeDe's birthday! She loves to cook with Mommy.

Yummy!

Tidbits

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"Excuse me--

Mr. Duck, have you seen

how I can hold my head up?"

At The Works gluing candy corn onto a frame. Gotta love the seasonal crafts.

Audrey started her first ballet class this week. After we got all the necessities she said, "But mom, now I just need a wand."

While she dreams of pink tutus, twirls, and pirouettes...

Her parents dream...

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,

You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,

May you never take one single breath for granted,

God forbid love ever leave you empty handed,

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens,

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,

Never settle for the path of least resistance

Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin',

Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',

Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,

When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,

Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.

Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,

Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.

Alarm clocks, HELP! and sweet memories

2009-09-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

Forget alarm clocks when you can wake up to this. Audrey quickly snuggled into bed with Carson this morning and proceeded to love all over her little brother. Can they just stay little forever? please?

HELP! This is NOT my 3 month old playing in an exersauser. This is not possible. Slow down time. please!

This picture of Audrey & Carson surely brings back sweet memories of...

this picture of Audrey & Wyatt... and for that I say "please and thank you."

Picture Day

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The results are in...

delightful

delicate

delectable

dainty

darling

downright delicious!

Celebrations

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This reminds me...

Of this...

~Psalms 23:1-6~
The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Amen.

Happy 3 month birthday Carson! You are such a blessing to our family.

Picnic at the Park

2009-09-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we enjoyed an outing with cousin Mason, MeMe and PaPa. The kids had a wonderful time at the Rotary Park.

Soaking up the last days of summer.

Abra-ca-dabra

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Audrey enjoys pretending that she can perform magic tricks.

Audrey: "Mom, watch this ball! I am going to disappear it!"

Me: "Ok hon, I'm watching closely."

Audrey: "Abracadabra!" (now she throws the ball as hard as she can behind a chair as I quickly grab the camera because I know what she will say next has got to be funny and her facial expressions are always priceless)

Audrey: "I dunno where the ball went, do you?"

The first of many

2009-08-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

Well its official. Today I started a family blog. I had always been hesitant to open up our lives to the world, but every day I find more reasons to start sharing the story of our family. Our kiddos are growing and changing so rapidly that I can hardly believe my eyes most days. Audrey says the funniest things and Carson is growing at lightening fast speed. I want to record these milestones and capture their childhood. Also, I have been told that I can have the blog printed and published into a book. What an amazing gift for children, right?

So here is some proof above. The picture on the top is Carson 3 days old and the one on the bottom is Carson 2 months old. Where does the time go? I know, I know...feedings, diaper changes, baths, rocking, walking, holding, loving, and gazing into the eyes of your sweet little new bundle.

Today is a perfect weather day, and I mean perfect. As I write, the windows in the office are wide open and the most wonderful 70 degree breeze blows through the entire house. A reminder that fall is on the way and the turn of seasons is upon us. Speaking of change of seasons, I purchased some fall clothes for Audrey today as I'm afraid her former fall/winter pants will all be capris on her this year. Man this girl is tall!

adorable, animated, and our #1 girl!