Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Dallas Zoo

 

Thank you all so much for submitting so many forms to the Zoo!  We are so thankful for everyone's support in this. 



 The name for the baby giraffe will be picked by the handlers that take care of the giraffe.  The Zoo leadership will pick 5 names for the handlers to choose from, and then they will make the final decision.


 We are so thankful to have even had the opportunity to try and name the giraffe!  But we completely understand if the handlers choose a different name. As you can see, James absolutely loved the Dallas zoo.  We had the opportunity to take him several times, and he had a BLAST! 


And just so you all know- we support the zoo in whatever name they choose!  We can always go to the zoo and call her "Jamie"- even if they don't choose it!  I know that many of you have called the zoo on our behalf.  I can't thank you enough for thinking of us.  The zoo is well aware of the situation, and they are inundated with calls!  Please know that they are doing a wonderful job of manning the phones, and they want to keep the contest fair. 

Because there is a trip involved, we have told the zoo that if the name "Jamie" was to be picked, and they were to award the prize to us, we would absolutely not accept the trip.  What is done with the trip would be up to the zoo, but we would whole-heartedly embrace the trip being donated to a family in need or to Make a Wish Foundation or whatever the zoo wants to do!  I know these are hypothetical situations that would occur after the naming, but I just want to clear that up!

Thank you, again, for all of your support!  We are so incredibly blessed by this out-pouring of love.  You are so very dear to us, and we cherish all of your thoughts and prayers still.  

And I have to add this- wasn't James the most beautiful baby?  I just love the last picture of him.  We were checking out the lion at the zoo (I think it was the lion...could have been a tiger or a jaguar.  It's hard to remember!).  I know he's my baby so I'm not supposed to brag...but sometimes I just can't help it. :) I miss those sweet eyes taking in the world, always inquisitive and searching for the next thing to pop up. 
Posted by Kara Sikes at 5:19 PM
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13 comments:

  1. JEFFAugust 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    You guys continue to be such an inspiration! I hope they name her Jamie, but you're right; in the end it will be what it will be.

    I have to say, I think I like the first picture the best. The sheer wonder at making a bit of contact with that penguin is just pure beauty!!

    Thanks for posting!

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  2. ColleenAugust 13, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    You guys are so amazing and graceful! James sure is the lucky one!! Getting ready to mail our many votes...one for every family member! Thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

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  3. JCAugust 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Kara, brag away!!! He was absolutely beautiful!! I passed out forms in my office(I'm a hospice nurse in CA) and have collected 26 to mail in!! You and your husband are such incredible people!! God bless you and your family.

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  4. mommyto3August 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Kara, he IS one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen! I love the pictue at the top of your page. It's like he can see through my soul! His life was clearly filled with joy!

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  5. ChristiAugust 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Yes; LOVE the picture with the penguin!! Such a beautiful boy.

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  6. ahappygirlAugust 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    James is SO beautiful...just absolutely perfect and gorgeous.

    That is extremely sweet of you to offer to donate the trip to the Make A Wish Foundation. I went on my Make A Wish when I was 17 and it was indescribable!

    xo.

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  7. Stephanie Hain TorresAugust 14, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    James is an amazingly beautiful baby. We are all rooting for "Jamie" and if another name gets picked, when my Haiden sees that giraffe for the first time, he'll know it's name to be Jamie no matter what!

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  8. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    New follower here from Fabulous K. I am praying for yall!

    www.jennychildress.com

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  9. Sara JaneAugust 14, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    filled out my form today, in the mail tomorrow!, all the pictures of James are beautiful, keep posting, I will keep looking and reading! praying continually! Sara from Englandxx

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  10. Auntie MipAugust 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Breathtakingly beautiful..your James was a beautiful boy indeed. And it still holds true for me, I would love to hear more about sweet James. Does he like carrots or squash? Head he even started eating solids. What made him laugh? Your boy was magical and I know you will never forget him. We won't forget hime either! James Camden Sikes was a beautiful, special, funny beloved boy and tonight I pray his mama and daddy know that he is never forgotten!

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  11. Kristie LeeAugust 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Absolutely LOVE the first picture of James and the penguin! It is SO cute and he had such an expressive little face. You could just see the joy written all over it!!!!!

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  12. toniAugust 15, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Such unselfish people you are, Kara. How wonderful to give a trip to Make A Wish Foundation for a sick child. And girlfriend, you BRAG all you want. I've said before James is probably the most beautiful little boy I have EVER seen! ♥

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  13. The T VoiceAugust 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    (biggest smile) YES! Jamesie is a most beautiful being! And he was the most adorable baby boy! I still feel these emotions, even after years of being a parent. Please know we all join you in seeing him in all of his wonder and beauty. I agree that the penquin picture is my favorite. Lol, I love the look of wonder in his face. Thank you so much, for sharing him, the love your family keeps alive, and transparently sharing your journey!

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