Monday, December 29, 2008

Can you imagine...

UPDATED FAMILY INFO!


(original story)
Four Kent residents were left homeless after a fire early Wednesday afternoon.
The fire started about 1:10 p.m. in the 10200 block of South East 270th Place. A mother and her infant daughter – the only people home at the time – escaped to a neighbor's house.
One of the others left homeless is an employee of Fire District 37, Kent Fire Department spokesman Kyle Ohashi said.
Firefighters found the house half engulfed in flames and contained the fire after roughly a half hour. It took another hour to extinguish the flames, Ohashi said.
The cause is under investigation and investigators did not have an estimate for damages. The Red Cross and Kent Fire Firefighter Foundation is assisting the family.


UPDATED FAMILY INFO!
Alisha (Mom) is size 7 pants, med shirts, 8 ½ shoe
Eric (Husband) wears size med shirts, pants 34 waist 32 length, shoe 9 ½ - 10
Autumn (daughter) is 3 and wears 3T and shoes 5-6

Their new home has 3 bedrooms 1 bath.
-If you have a bed available please let me know or send pics.


THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!


Hello everyone…

As I was comparing my “nightmare” weather stories and going on about my major lack of “snow patience”…..I was quickly reminded that being snowed in…is far from the end of the world!!

My friend/co-worker stopped by and had a much bigger problem…her house burnt down! She had time to grab her daughter, wrap her in a blanket and head for a door! They made it out (with the cat) just fine…but lost everything!

Luckily her and her husband were closing on their new home and will receive the keys
12/31/08….but….they have nothing to move!

Clothes, shoes, blankets, towels, furniture, toys, pots, pans….just think of everything they NEED!!

I am asking you to help us…help our friend!!

Alisha (Mom) is size 7 pants, med shirts, 8 ½ shoe
Eric (Husband) wears size med shirts
Autumn (daughter) wears 3T and I’m sure she loves toys, books etc.

-I think she is about 2 ½ (I will double check!)

Clean out your closets, garage and toys….ANYTHING you have that can help them start over in their new home will be greatly appreciated!!

If you would like to make a cash donation…small or large…it all adds up – we would like to purchase a few gift cards for them. (Safeway, Home Depot….) If you can spare a latte and would like to donate funds…please let us know!!

I am asking her to stop by the Renton office on Wednesday to pick up her first load…and again next week….so we need your help NOW!!

We can also pick up from our Tacoma showroom…if that works better for you!!

So…instead of calling and complaining about falling (multiple times!) in the snow or whining about traffic….I will keep my mouth shut and appreciate the roof over my head!!

Please look around your house and think of moving into a new home…with nothing…think of all the things they NEED!!

If you have any questions...or ideas...let us know!

Enjoying this “lovely” weather-
Heather & Stacy!

Hschillereff@salonservicesnw.com
Or Stacy at
Skurtz@salonservicesnw.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

8 years ago today...

Friday, October 31, 2008

Miss SmartyPants


HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

**I forgot to mention that I was Miss Smartie Pants!
(smarties candy on my pants!)
I decided to dress up this year (thanks Sister for the idea!).....

It was a big hit at work =)
I hope everyone has fun and gets LOTS of candy! Be safe....and enjoy the rain!!
Can't wait to see all the pictures....and once our 'lil devil (Kaitlyn) and our angel (Haley) get here...I will post more pics!! Every office is stocked with goodies...just waiting for our girls!!
-H

Monday, October 06, 2008

We ROCK because we WALKED!

I want to share what the "Walk for Hope" did for me...

I looked around yesterday and we were a team...we were there for the same cause, for the same reason...and we were there together.

After I named our team "Cousins for a Cure" I was thinking I should have picked a different name because I wanted all of my friends that joined to feel just as important as my family. It was too late...so I just went with it.

As the event got closer the team name started to "fit"... it wasn't that I wanted my team to only be my cousins...it was that I wanted everyone to know we were there because of my COUSIN. Kris isn't the only reason we did this walk but Kris is the reason I started this team.
I wanted to show my support for Kris and help raise money to find a cure!

Personally...I don't want to fight the battle Kris was forced to fight! Maybe I'm selfish...but I've watched Kris take on breast cancer, I've read every email update she sent and I never want to have to know what all those "cancer words" mean! Kris is the reason breast cancer has hit my heart and she is the reason I'm scared shitless it could happen to me or you!

I'm not saying that finding a cure for breast cancer wasn't important until Kris was diagnosed...it just hadn't touched my heart...I just didn't realize how important it was until we needed a cure for Kris!

Anyway back to the walk....
I watched my aunt Debbie announce she was a 16 year survivor.
I watched my friend Celia announce she was a 4 year survivor.
I watched Kris announce that she is currently beating the *itch!!

The kids thought they were at a "free food" carnival...balloon animals, free hotdogs, cheerleaders, funny dressed people...no I'm not talking about the lovely visors!!
As they watched our survivors go up on stage they cheered and waved like they were front row to HSM. (um...High School Musical for those of you who don't know!haha!)

The kids soon realized....they were tricked! This must be some type of punishment...they have to WALK and can't turn around, or wait with Kris!! (I know...because I was kinda thinking the same thing!)

We all made it ...and I have to admit...it wasn't that bad! There wasn't anyone on our team that wasn't smiling and proud at the end.

We raised money as a team, we walked as a team and we made a difference as a team. Yesterday our team was a family...a family of friends, sisters, cousins, aunts, brothers, nieces, nephews, boyfriends, girlfriends, mothers and grandmothers!

I started Cousins for a Cure and together we made it a team!
We came together like a family and finished together....as friends!
I am so glad we did this for Kris, for a cure and for ourselves.

My mind is already mapping out our "team plan" for next year! Don't worry Cara..
it has nothing to do with the coconut bra!!
Cousins for the Cure is a team that started because my cousin made me realize we need a cure!!
Team~I hope yesterday meant something to you...because you made it mean something to me!
Kris~(I promise no more late night phone calls!) Thank you for giving us a reason to come together(..even if you didn't plan it..) you have brought our family back together!
Carlie~You are amazing! Watching you love and care about Kris and watching her eyes light up
talking about you....is...well....almost sickening! HA! I am proud of you cousin!
Debbie~16 years ago I didn't realize we could make a difference ~ thank you for being a survivor so we can make a difference today....together!
Mom~Thank you for being my bestfriend!
Karen~I know I don't even have to say anything...your probably already in tears - and if not...I love you! (now I know you are!) Ha!Ha! Thank you for being my biggest fan!



For those of you who missed it...here is the link to last nights news coverage of the walk! News

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

In Memory of Dan Greene

Dan Greene

♫ ♥♫

1975-2008



Daniel Nathan Greene was born February 27, 1975 to Raymond and Laura Greene.


Dan was raised in the Maple Valley Heights area of Renton, WA, where he graduated from Tahoma High School in 1994.


Dan died on September 18, 2008 as a result of a motor vehicle accident while on a hunting trip in Enumclaw WA. He was 33 years old.


"Lt. Dan" will be greatly missed by his family, close buddies, and many other friends.

A memorial service and celebration of his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at



Lake Sawyer Christian Church


31605 Lake Sawyer Road SE


Black Diamond, WA 98010

The celebration will continue at the 


Diamond Lounge
18701 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
Bonney Lake, WA 98391


Dan - you will ALWAYS be "The Man"


One we will never forget...and always miss


Your laugh~Your smile~Your stories


You were one of a kind!


Not saying "Good-Bye"...just "See Ya Later"





Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's on-line guestbook at www.Flintofts.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Please walk with me...




Last weekend I followed the 3-day walkers around Seattle, cheering and thanking them for walking...for all of us! It was amazing to see the dedication of 3000 people...in pink!!

I have decided to walk for the City of Hope for a few reasons...okay!okay! The fact the walk is only 3.1 miles is one reason! (which still might kill me!)

My cousin Kris DiOrio is the main reason...she is currently battling breast cancer. I've decided to setup a TEAM to walk in her honor. We will walk for our cousin...our friend...our Kris!

We will also walk for ourselves...for you...for everyone!

"Every woman in America will be touched by breast cancer in her lifetime. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The other seven will know her. Our goal is to reach the seven in order to help the one."

Please join us...walk with us because YOU CAN!

Cousins For A Cure
It might not be 60 miles or 3 days but it is the same great cause!!
Thank you for supporting City of Hope. Your contribution will go towards the important research, education and treatment programs that are essential in the fight against this disease!


Pass it on...lets build a great team!!!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

SURPRIZE!!!!! I'm back!!!

Okay! Okay! Okay...I don't wanna hear it! Better late than never!!


Here you go...the missing links to all my great summer pics! Enjoy!!



KAREN'S PICNIC


SEASIDE 2008




HALEY & KAITLYN'S DANCE THING!







.....that should keep ya busy.....{Carlie!}
Hope everyone is having a great week, all the kids are loving school and all your pants fit better than they did Monday!! (or was it just mine?)
♥-ya
-H



Thursday, February 14, 2008

Kaitlyn's Perfect Princess Party...