The Dellinger Family
Hugs & Kisses is a family owned and family run children's consignment sale...with the help of a lot of dear family and friends! We've been doing this for four years in our hometown of Fayetteville, NC. We are the ever expanding Dellinger family. My husband, Boyd, and I have nine children, (#10 on the way) and honestly, our sales are the main way that we clothe our own children. I'm like any other mom with kids - I never want to pay those high retail prices! We have found that our sales allow us to do most of our shopping for our family - even me, with our maternity items! The prices are reasonable and the quality is great. We also confess that we really enjoy the sale itself. Our volunteers are a delight to work with and it's just wonderful meeting so many moms from the community. And even though it is an exhausting week (there's a lot of work to do to keep the sale running smoothly); we do look forward to each and every sale because, yes...it's fun!
Another aspect of our sale that is we are able to give to other ministries through your donations. Our church has started a clothing give away to help others. So most of our clothing items will go there, but we are also able to give to other ministries as well because of the generosity of our consignors.
Now back to my family...I know some of you are still brain locked because you haven't gotten past the size of our family. You're probably thinking "NINE KIDS?" "What is she...crazy?" Well, here's the long story very short...Boyd and I have been married for 21 years. We also are both, unashamedly, followers of Jesus Christ and committed to raising our children according to the principles and unchanging truth of God's Holy Word, the Bible. One thing God clearly expressed in the scriptures is the blessing of children. We take God seriously on that and have discovered for ourselves that all nine of our children have been a tremendous blessing to our family. We would not trade all the money in the world for one of them, much less all nine of them. So from that stand point...we're rich!
And some of the older children, you may meet at the sale. But in case you're just itching to know more about them...here are their names and ages and just a little about their interests or personalities. Or, you can visit our family website and see just how crazy we really are...just CLICK HERE to go to www.boydandlori.com
The kids in Virginia City, Nevada...June 2008
The kids on the way to the Grand Canyon in June 2008...
At the beach...2007
Thomas (19) - enjoys writing and playing music. He's my big helper, a leader, and a second dad to our younger ones. Once he completed his internship in Wake Forest, he started his own company, Veritas Contractors. They specialize in upgrading foreclosed homes but also do minor construction for home owners and landlords in Fayetteville. Sale Reponsibilities: Thomas is the volunteer coordinator. Nickname: Tom-boy
John Paul (17)- has his own lawn maintenance business. He has about a dozen yards he mows with the help of some of his brothers. However, since graduating, he works primary for Veritas Contractors. John Paul loves to be working outside and his biggest fan is Jacob (2). Sale Responsibilities: John Paul coordinates setup and tear down of the sale, as well as, assisting in loading and unloading large items for consignors and shoppers. Nicknames: Jomp, JP
Luke (14) - helps Jomp with his business and he enjoys being active. When possible, he works with Thomas as well. Luke's very athletic and is also known for his quick wit...and he smiles alot. Sale Responsibilities: Luke assists with check-out and large ticket items as well as set-up and tear-down. Nickname: Lukey Pukey
Michal (12) - is the second mom in our house. She can't wait to be a mom herself and have "a thousand children" she says. I told her she'll probably just have less than a hundred though. Michal specializes in making home-made muffins for breakfast for the family. Sale Responsibilities: Michal assists with check-out and working with vendors. Nicknames: Kell-Bell, Michally-welly
Daniel (10) - is our cuddler. He'll snuggle up to you the second you sit down. He's a strong boy but he doesn't let that get in the way of his loving on mommy...or anyone else! Sale Responsibilities: Daniel assists with check-out, large ticket items, and set-up and tear-down. Nicknames: "D", DJ, D-matter
Joshua (8) - is hilarious. He's always making us laugh...usually when we're not suppose to - like during our family worship time. Also, he's seldom called Joshua - usually Boozy. Sale Responsibilities: Joshua assists with check-out, large ticket items, and set-up and tear down. Nicknames: Boozy, Boozy-boo, Booz, and sometimes Stink-a-roo
Tabby (6) - Tabby loves to play "mommy" with her dolls. She and Michal also love playing with their baby sister. Tabby also says she's going to marry Thomas when she gets older. Her best friend is Gracie. Nicknames: Tab, Tabs, Tabby-licious, but usually Tabby-doozer.
Gracie (4) - loves to be tickled and loved on. She also loves to snuggle. She has 7 siblings who always are wanting to hold her and will do anything for her. Nicknames: Gracie-may, Pooch, Kitten, or "Oh Great and Exhalted, Mighty Queen of the 7 Older, Common Peasants."
Jacob (2) - is chased by all his siblings. He's our t.v. - we watch him all the time! We love him so much and could not imagine our family without him. Jacob also loves to sing! Nickname: Jake, Jacob Lou, Chunky-Monkey, Chunk-a-Munk, "the Chunkster", Handsome, Chunkability, Chunk, "Bil", and Tax write-off #9. (With all of those nicknames, he'll probably never know who he really is!)
#10 - He or she should be here mid-July, 2010. (No nicknames........yet.)
Well, there you have it. Thanks for taking the time to find out more about us. Below, we've also listed a variety of websites to share with you that are personal to us in many different ways.
Thanks again...and we'll see you at our Spring Sale!
Hugs & Kisses xoxo
~ Lori Dellinger
www.ourheritagefamily.com (our church home)
www.boydandlori.com (the official website of our crazy, fun family)
www.visionforum.org
www.ncfic.org
www.needgod.com
www.aboverubies.org
www.rememberthose.org
www.voddiebaucham.org
www.breadbeckers.com (organic & bulk items - this is a co-op in Fayetteville)
www.answersingenesis.org
www.familymanweb.com
www.deeprivercattle.com (healthy meat!)
www.hamrickfam.com (Biblical based counseling for couples and individuals right here in Fayetteville)
www.capturedbykd.com (photography by Lori's sister-in-law in Concord, NC)
www.kenhalephotography.com (photography by a family friend right here in Fayetteville, NC)
www.graybellmillwork.com (the best cabinet maker in Fayetteville)
www.thepilgrimsjourney.net (consignment bookstore in Fayetteville)
