Getty Owl Foundation

Let the Vendors Begin!!!

Hello everyone!  This is Stacey here and we are currently only 10 days away from the 2nd Annual GETty Crafty!  That said, it is time to start getting you pumped up for the vendors that will be on hand that day.  We have almost 90 vendors with a huge variety of wonderful items.  For the next 9 days I will be featuring 10 vendors each day as well as talking about our sponsors and other services that will be happening that day.  I am confident that this is an event you are not going to want to miss!!!

Without further ado, here are 10 of the vendors you will find at GETty Crafty!

A Beautiful Me Fashions

A Whimsical Impulse

Ali Jack Clothing

Ana Apple Designs

Audry and Ulric Accessories

Bodhi Henna

Bottle of Clouds

By Steffy

Cali Girl Collars

Cameoland

Come back tomorrow for some more sneak peeks into our event.  Be sure to link up to the vendor pages and check out all that they do!

Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember Kate & Getty’s cousin, Travis Woods, and all of our fallen soldiers. Travis was tragically lost in Afghanistan in 2007, but through his loss, others were saved. He is our family’s hero and is always close to our hearts and our thoughts.

We miss you dearly, Travis, and wish you were with us so you could meet Getty.

Hot Off the Press!

From Kate:

I would like to first thank Honey Agency for their hard work, gracious support, and creative design for our 1st Annual Getty Owl Run/Walk.

We are so excited to announce that our Sponsor Kit is ready for any and all companies interested in participating in our upcoming Getty Owl Run/Walk on February 26, 2012 . We look forward to hearing from companies that are interested in joining with us to help make this a terrific event and believe in our cause.

Thank you all in advance. If you know of a company that might be interested, we would appreciate any and all support.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Contact info is in the sponsor kit.

Hoot! Hoot! Happy Friday!

Flight of the Butterflies

From Kate:

Getty received a very nice gift in the mail from a very nice person a few months ago. It was an Insect Lore cup of caterpillars. Fascinating really, it is clear cup with 5 caterpillars that hang out all together until their elegant transformation into butterflyhood. Every day I would show Getty how they were progressing. They started out really small and then over time boy did those guys get big! They just kept eating and eating and eating. Pretty soon it seemed as though they had no room to move. I had the cup secluded between some of Getty’s stuffed animals friends. The instructions told me to keep them in a cool spot so I thought if they were between her owl friends all would be good.

I kind of forgot about them for a few days and then I noticed that they had all quietly cocooned. Then I freaked, what now? So I elicited the help of some of my SMA mommies to help. “Oh now I need to move them all to the enclosed net, I see.” So Getty and I transitioned them to the net. A bit creepy, I was sure they would hatch in my hand.

Then you are just supposed to wait and let them transition. A week went by and nothing.  We were nearing the second week and I thought for sure they must not be hatching and then what was I supposed to tell Getty. 🙁

The next morning I did the usual routine of peeking in and I just about jumped through the ceiling, one had hatched. I ran to get Getty and I came back and another had hatched. Amazing! Then I brought over the net for Getty to watch the next three hatch. It was awesome. I am still so overwhelmed by how that all happens. To be something, cocoon, and then become something else? Not a bad gig. 🙂

So the big day was here, all the butterflies were happy and healthy and ready for their flight to freedom. Thank you again to our friend from Chicago, that was so kind to help Getty experience this entire process. It was fun for this mom as well. 🙂 Enjoy!

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More Team Getty Runners, Come on Down!

From Kate:

We have three more terrific individuals to introduce everyone to. They have decided to sweat for SMA, train with Getty in their hearts and in their minds, and raise much needed money for research. I give you Kaleasha, Mary, and Bethany. Thank you gals for being a part of the team.

If anyone would like to start donating to any one of these runners Crowdrise page we would certainly appreciate it. Not everyone has signed up yet to fund-raise, but the page is already ready to accept any and all funds. ALL the proceeds from the Team Getty Runners will be going to 200 Commitments for SMA on behalf of Getty Owl Foundation. Our foundation is committed to raising $5,000. Our hope is that with enough donations we can up that commitment to even more.  So if you can help, wonderful or tell a friend, or tell a few friends. 🙂

Kaleasha Johnson

Birthday: May 15th, 1984 (Happy belated birthday!)

Favorite Color: Pink

Hobbies: I am a big sport fan so I love to watch and play sports. I also enjoy board games and traveling.

Interesting Fact About Me: I know how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Have you ever ran a marathon?: No way! Just the thought of it makes me tired. Good thing I have baby Getty was my inspiration!

Have you ever heard of SMA before Getty?: No I did not.

Bio: I am currently a senior at William Jessup University working on my Bachelor’s of Science in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Bible and Theology. I am passionate about the fight against human trafficking and I am currently on a weight-a-thon to lose 100 lbs while building awareness and raising funds for that cause. I have a big heart for different cultures and hope to work internationally. I am honored to be a part of Team Getty and I hope to make her proud.

Mary McFarland

Birthday: December 13, 1946

Favorite Colors: Red and Purple

Hobbies: Gardening and Quilting

Interesting Fact About Me: I was born on Friday the 13th.

Have you ever ran a marathon?: No, just a 5K.

Have you ever heard of SMA before Getty?: No

Bio: Born and raising in Los Angeles in a Christian home. I have one sister who is seven years older than me. I had never been out of the state until Jon and I moved to Illinois for his grad school work. Moved back to California for ministry, then to Arkansas for another ministry, then back to CA for Jon to start teaching at San Jose Christian College. we have two children, one son and one daughter. Right now we have three granddaughters and a grandson due in July. Jon and I have been married for 45 years.

(While we wait on a picture of Mary, I will put another famous Marlyn in her place for the time being. 🙂 )

Bethany Dawn Angela Ballard

Birthday: May 1, 1982 (Happy belated Birthday to you too!)

Favorite Colors: There are so many shades of blue, green, red, and purple that are beautiful, I can’t decide. The interior of my house is either going to be decorated really cool or it is going to be a straight disaster. 🙂

Hobbies: Movies, Books, traveling to see great concerts.

Interesting Facts About Me: I was electrocuted once when I was a child. I bit an electirc cord from a radio and I have a permanent  scar (a dip in my lip) to prove it. People who know my personality are probably not surpised by this fact.

Have you ever ran a marathon?: Nope!

Have you ever heard of SMA before Getty?: Nope!

Bio: Let’s see…..I was born in Wyoming, lived in Colorado until college and move out to the Promise Land (aka California). I work at William Jessup University in payroll. I love the people I work with and the mission of the university itself. In 2012, I’ll be going back to school to get my MBA. I can’t wait to do this race for Getty and all the other SMA warriors and angels.

Ladies thank you for joining the crew. I cannot wait to meet you all!