Okay, this is a bit out of character, but it seemed like fun, so I decided to try.   My favorite fragrance is Wild Ginger by a company called Thymes.   I first got a sample of it from Nathan’s sister years ago, and just this year got my first bottle.  Hurray!   I love it!

I was on their web site the other day and they had this place where you could tell a story about your Mom and what she has “given” you.   I immediately thought of the quilt she made me in Anchorage... I had blogged about it back in August ago.  

You tell your story, and if you win, there’s a $300 shopping spree.   (Think how many scented draw liners you could get for that?!?!)   So, I didn’t really care if I won, but on a whim I decided that I’d be glad for everyone to know how amazing my Mom is.   After I entered it, they suggested telling your friends and family to get on and vote for your story... if your story gets the most votes, you win. 

So, I decided to tell you all about it, and if you have a few moments, would you hop on www.thymes.com and vote for my story?   It would be REALLY fun to bless Mom with that amazing shopping spree after all she has invested in us over this last year. :)  

She doesn’t know I did it, but she might find out here.   So, Mom, if you’re reading this.... Your life has always been full of such abundant giving, and I’d love to win this for you, so you vote for it too!   You just click on the picture of the ladies on their page, and right now my story is the third one. 

I won’t be sad if no one has the time to do it... but it’s worth a try!   Thanks!