{Baby Taylor Cosmas} Stella & Dot Fundraiser!

My friend, Lisa and I were sorority sisters in college and also worked together in advertising. We basically planned my wedding together (while we were at work!) and she acted as my wedding coordinator the day of! We rarely get to see each other with our busy schedules, but she keeps up with me through my blog. After reading my post about Taylor Cosmas, she was heartbroken and felt compelled to help in some way. Taylor was a beautiful five-month old who passed away from SIDS while taking her morning nap in April. While I don't know the family personally, several of my friends are friends of Taylor's mom, Katie. Lisa also has a daughter named Taylor, which I know strikes a cord, just like it did for me when reading about Kate McRae (my daughter's name is Kate).

Lisa is a stylist for Stella & Dot, a gorgeous line of jewelry for women and little girls. She asked me to post that she will be giving her commissions from all sales this week (now through Friday, June 11, 2010) to the Cosmas family.

I recently found out that the yellow flower ring that my brother & sister-in-law bought me for my birthday last year is from Stella & Dot...and it's ADORABLE!

Stella & Dot has a great summer sale going on right now!

SHOP HERE!
Thank you, Lisa for offering to do this!
I am sure the Cosmas family will greatly appreciate it!

Heartbreaking Story....Taylor Paige Cosmas

I write this with a heavy heart. I heard about 5-month old, Taylor from several friends, who are friends with her mom, Katie. One of my best friends, Vicki photographed Taylor when she was a newborn. On April 18th, Taylor passed away while taking her morning nap. I cannot imagine what this family is going through. I was contacted by one of my readers, Stephanie (close friends with Katie) and asked to create a tag for a bow designed in Taylor's honor that are being sold by Katie of Kiddie Kaboose with all proceeds will be given to the Cosmas family.
Taylor Paige Cosmas was born on November 15, 2009 to Katie and Mark Cosmas. She was a happy healthy baby, full of smiles and laughter. She brought so much happiness to Katie and Mark and everyone around them.
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On Sunday, April 18, 2010 Katie, Mark and Taylor started a typical Sunday morning. They made breakfast and cuddled on the couch as a family going about their regular daily schedule. Katie prided herself on her schedule... morning nap time came and Katie put Taylor in her crib. Taylor was laughing and playing with her feet.

It is unclear what happened. We are waiting for news from the medical examiner but when Katie went to check on Taylor she had vomitted blood and was rushed to the hospital.
Taylor passed away on April 18, 2010

If you can, PLEASE purchase a bow in memory of Taylor. The bow was designed to match Taylor's nursery. It was created by one of Taylor's mom's sorority sisters and all proceeds (less shipping) will be given to the Cosmas family. I asked Vicki to take a few photos of the bow, and she created this SLIDESHOW.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BOWS

Bows will be available until June 1st. If you purchase anything else from Kiddie Kaboose, please enter TAYLOR at checkout and you will receive 15% off. The 15% will also be given to the Cosmas family.
You can visit Taylor's Caring Bridge Page and leave love and prayers for the Cosmas family HERE.
Please be thankful for every moment you have with your babies.
They are truly a blessing.

{all photos courtesy of vicki lynn photography}