Poker Run

Ollie's Army Poker Run was a HUGE success!
We had a great turnout and a wonderful time.

We ended up selling 201 poker hands! Thats $4020 in poker hands ALONE!!!!

Not to mention the food, the raffle (around 800 tickets were sold), t-shirts,

armbands and straight up donations. Whew, it's overwhelming!!

I am so proud of my family and my friends for helping me pull this off.

Here are a few pictures from our day.....

Ollie sporting her army attire.

One of my many homemade signs.

Sweet family of 3.

Signs for our sponsors.

(I made all these as well)

The "Pier" Girls.

Thank you ladies for your help. Yall we're awesome!

Ollie's boyfriend Nix on the mic! He said "Dread Clampitt in the House!"

(that kid cracks me up)

Thank you Scott & Phillip for the entertainent!

Thank you everyone for the support. With your help, Ollie's Army raised close to $13,000.

I guess I'm wired wrong, but I am so excited about moving on to the next project!!

The Real Lynsey

Introducing the real Lynsey. Not the funny Lynsey, not the brave Lynsey, not the tough Lynsey. I am a mother. I am scared for what the future holds. I am hopeful for what the future holds. I worry, day in and day out about every little cough Ollie has. Is she breathing OK? Is the person admiring her in the checkout line at wal-mart carrying some terrible germ that could place my child in the hospital. When it comes to my adorable baby, I am weak. I am a wreck. I am a mother. I want nothing more in this world than to fix the things going on in her tiny body. I want her to forever be healthy. I want her to be happy. As I watch Ollie coo and smile and observe her surroundings, I wonder if she knows she is sick. Does she have any clue as to what her life will forever entail? The daily rituals, the breathing treatments, the doctor's visits? Does she know that when I pat her chest and sides and back, I do it because I love her. I do it because she needs this to remain healthy. Does she know I love her more than life itself? And, will she be OK? These are questions that run through my mind on a daily basis. This is how I feel. I am a mother. There is no other way to describe it.

Please help my fight.

Help me find a cure.

Help me fix my baby.

Help me change the lives of everyone suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.

Make a donation to the CF Foundation.

Even one dollar is one dollar more than yesterday.

Every little bit helps.

The Foundation is what gives me hope.

It is what helps me to sleep at night.

Donations can safely be made by clicking the Great Strides Link on my sidebar.

For more information on what you can do to help, e-mail me at lynseydubose@gmail.com.

The true Lynsey is simply a mother who wants the best for her baby-just like you.

who who who who?

Ollie has been very vocal lately, especially when she wants something or just wants attention. Her new sounds change from day to day but this one stuck around for a while. I haven't heard it in the past few days and maybe she has moved on...hopefully! I love everything my sweet baby does, but after a 3o-45 minute car ride hearing nothing but this, it kinda wears on you. Anyway here is Ollie and her who who who who! It reminds me of the sounds Forrest Gump made while sitting on the front porch, but I promise she didn't learn it the same way he did! ;)

We have been one busy little family here lately and I will be more than happy when things slow down a bit. Here's just a few things that have been going on.....

Ollie's daddy bought her a new toy! She has been trying to push herself to stand up while being held so we thought this would be great excercise for her little legs as well as wonderful entertainment. We placed a box under her feet since they don't quite touch the ground. She loves the new jumperoo and sometimes gets a little overwhelmed from all the new and exciting toys it has.

We've had a few visitors (besides my sis who visits just about everyday-We love you Aunt Essie!) . Kellie came to meet Ollie yesterday. She is in town for a few days so made a special stop to see little O.

Shonna and Caroline also came by yesterday. I always love seeing Caroline! (and you too Shonna). Caroline helped with feeding Ollie. She did a great job! I can't believe Caroline will be 3 this month! Happy Birthday C! We love you!

It was wonderful to get to visit with friends! We don't see each other enough!

Ollie also had her first trip to the First Methodist Church nursery. She looked so cute. I think the nursery workers fought over her just a bit.....

And last, we have been busy planning the Ollie's Army Gantt Lake Poker Run. The Poker Run is just a few weeks away, August 22nd. I hope that you will all spread the word and come out and support Ollie's Army. Everyone is welcome to come and participate in the run (which will be done by boats going to various piers on Gantt). If you don't have a boat, come on up and I sure we can find someone for you to ride with. If Poker is not your thing come out for a day of swimming and watching the boats go by. We will have music, food, a raffle and a wet slide for the kids. It all kicks off around 1:00 and proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

*We also still have Ollie's Army t-shirts. $15

With all that being said, I'm suprised I had enough time to type this post! I better go get busy!