Happy International Youth Day!

I'm gone all day long so enjoy this blurb on this special day from punchbowl.com

Today is International Youth Day! The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the state of young people around the globe. It is our opportunity to think about the different problems that the youth of today face, such as malnutrition and disease, and to work together to find solutions. Together, we can make a difference. 

In 1999, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated August 12th as International Youth Day. The hope was that people would organize activities on this day that would educate the public about issues that involve youth. The assembly also wanted to promote the World Programme of Action for Youth, which is dedicated to finding solutions to these situations. 

Today, check out the events in your neighborhood that are dedicated to this cause.

I'll fill you in on today later.

Luv, Lindsay

Hug a Child

Happy National Children's Day!

Children's Day has been around since before 1860 - before Mother's and Father's Day. In 1868 the Methodist Episcopal Church recommended that the second Sunday in June would be officially recognized as National Children's Day.

Last week I got to watch all the 1 1/2 - 3 year olds during church . . too bad that wasn't this week.

Once upon a time I used to be that girl who was OBSESSED with kids. I loved babysitting, wanted to hold every baby I saw, etc. Not quite so much that way now but I still enjoy little children. And don't have any of my own.

One of my favorite kids is . . .

William.

Will is my youngest brother and he is a hoot. He's my only sibling who is technically still a "kid."

He loves sports

He's a little silly.

He's ADORABLE.

And I love him.

I miss you, William!

Hug a child today.

Luv, Lindsay