Hello September!

September is one of my favorite months. Why? It's National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. LOTS of events coming and going this month, for Faith and Taylor. Taylor has a Triathlon in Herndon (VA) coming up on the 19th, her annual Splash 'n Dash for Taylor Love was yesterday, and her Barrettes for Taylor fundraiser is underway once again! As for Faith, there will be a 5k for her (or in honor of her..) on the 18th just outside of Washington DC (Usually, Faith's run is held outside of SLC but since Faith has been receiving treatment at the Children's National Medical Center in DC the run will be held there instead.), and they will be starting a fundraiser for her in the near future (more info on that asap).
To start off September on the right foot, Taylor went home 2 days ago! Hallelujahs! It's so amazing to see a little girl everyone thought would die before she was two years old coming home after such a long battle this summer and in the years past. She will still be going back to the hospital twice a week, more if needed, but at least she's not there 24/7. She is so excited to be home, as well as the rest of her family. =)

September also brought around a few good things for me. I just got another poem published, yay! This one is extra special because it is one I wrote for Vivian, and she means so much to me. I am super excited. I will post the poem later =) It's not one of my best, but at least it's published.
I also made the cast for the school play, Alice in Wonderland! I am kind of just an extra (my part is a "wonderland creature"), but at least I am in it. There were only like 4 seventh graders that got in the play, so I feel pretty good. To even get a callback is a huge compliment.

Yesterday was the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Lots of fun! =) Just my dad and I went. We had a great time. We spent most of the afternoon there, it was fantastic. Their performers are so talented!

If y'all get a moment, I would love for you to go check out my friend's Youtube page. She is an amazing singer and I think you'd like her if you took a look at some of her videos. Please go to http://www.youtube.com/user/hollycheerbb22 and check her out. Thanks!

Now, as for the fundraiser for Taylor, we are selling handmade barrettes. 1 for 3$, 2 for 5$. They are really pretty and come in almost every color. If you are interested, please contact me. If you would like more information, go to Taylorlove.org and go to the "Fundraisers" drop down menu and select "Barrettes for Taylor". Your support is greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

Erika