We are the Whitson family. My oldest daughter Camille wanted to surprise us and submit a video, but she needed some help. We are a fun loving family. We want you to pick us because, we want to have fun working with the crew that does the lawn make over. We want to get dirty and sweat in this Georgia heat. Camille wants to help build a cool play area for her sisters. She wants to help build a place for her mother to put flowers, and a deck for me(Dad). We want the kids to have a place to play outside, so my wife and I can enjoy watching them play in a new yard!!! Well thank you for reading this and make us get out and sweat and RESCUE OUR LAWN!!!
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We have weeds growing on top of weeds!!!
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says ... on Friday, Jan 8 at 5:21 AM
you think its all the same person?
says ... on Monday, Aug 17 at 5:59 PM
Miss Carrie I agree this is a great community. The kids want to try again next summer, so look for us again, we need all the help we can get, hopefully we can get more than 49 votes.....lol. It was fun to read most of the comments everyday.
says ... on Friday, Aug 14 at 5:26 PM
Hey Whitson's we need pointers for next year's contest, or at least your mailing list...lol. I hope you get the yard of your dreams
says ... on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 5:02 PM
Congrats! We hope you really enjoy your yard. Great job!
says ... on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 10:33 AM
Congrats! You deserved it!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 9:47 PM
CONGRATULATIONS CAMILLE! Even though I voted for my neighbor (who also deserved to win) I am very happy you won the makeover for your family! Every child deserves a nice, safe place to play. Enjoy your well-deserved back yard! Such lucky parents
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:59 PM
Congrats.............I'm so happy for you, can't wait to see the beautiful new yard. You guys deserve it!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:45 PM
YAYYYYYYY!!!!! I am so happy and excited for you all. Way to go Camille!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:04 PM
Congratulations! We can not wait to see the final results!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:03 PM
Congratulations! We can not wait to see the final results!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 7:29 PM
Congrats! A Swimming Pool Would Be Nice! Have Fun Spending Your Winnings! It Was Great Knowing You Won!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:50 PM
Congratulations .. I hope you enjoy your new improved yard!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:50 PM
WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!! I loved those screams of excitement girls!!!!!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:45 PM
Congrats.
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:20 PM
Congrats
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:13 PM
yay!!!! so glad to help ya win! can't wait to see the makeover
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 6:07 PM
Congrats to the Whitson family! Let the transformation begin!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 3:41 PM
We are very happy for you guys and hope to see you win!! We'll check back for results!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 2:31 PM
Congrats on being a finalist. Good Luck.
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 2:11 PM
Best of luck to you! I hope we hear the results soon!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 11:47 AM
Thanks everyone, we are so excited, still waiting for results!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:48 AM
We love the Whitson Family!!!!! Good luck girls and mom and dad!!!!!!!!!!!! We are cheering for you!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 8:03 AM
You are fabulous and I'm voting for you!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 7:56 AM
Go Whitson's! YOu can do it!
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 11:34 PM
Best wishes John and family! I hope you win!!
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 10:41 PM
The girls said, "Please." How do you say "no" to that?
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 10:24 PM
SAY IT OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 10:19 PM
I will shave it off for you if you vote!!!
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 10:10 PM
an they weed wack that thing off your lip while they're at it!
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 9:21 PM
Thank You All So Much, my kids have had so much fun with the contest. What ever the outcome, we would like to say, we appreciate all the other contestants and to all the friends, co-workers, Fox 24 news/lawn company and familys, who made this work..
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 9:09 PM
thanks for all of the nice comments don't forget to check this page for the winner (please please please)
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 5:12 PM
D. WEST, To answer your question, there are two promo spots that have been running and we were careful to include all finalists. We have also been careful to give them all equal airtime.
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 2:43 PM
I want this family to win!!! Good luck Whitson family, you're adorable! :)
says ... on Monday, Aug 10 at 12:57 PM
You've got my vote as well. Good luck!
says ... on Sunday, Aug 9 at 8:17 AM
Adorable... Hope you win!
says ... on Saturday, Aug 8 at 8:37 PM
How come the Whitsons clip is not in the Fox 24 tv commerical. They show the same clip every time for the "Rescue my lawn" PROMO. I don't that is fair to the family that you don't see their entry.... I hope you win Whitson GIRLS!!!!!!!
says ... on Saturday, Aug 8 at 12:09 PM
you have my vote
says ... on Saturday, Aug 8 at 10:13 AM
Jim & Jean vote YES YES YES for the kid's Good Luck ...
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 11:16 PM
What sweet girls to want to do this for their Mom & Dad. They definitely deserve a great backyard makeover!
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 4:49 PM
Good luck. You have my vote.
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 3:50 PM
I am from Ohio and I know your Uncle Joe and your cousins. I think anyone who wants to play outside these days desearves a nice place to play, expecially in that hot sultry weather that you live in. What a creative child Camille is to think of this
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 11:28 AM
Winner winner Chicken dinner!!!!!
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 11:26 AM
I hope YOU KIDS win!!!
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 11:25 AM
You got my vote!!!
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 10:34 AM
You got my vote, the children need the new yard.
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 10:13 AM
You got my vote. Your girls are cute.
says ... on Friday, Aug 7 at 8:57 AM
aww..these kids are too cute...they need a nice yard to play in:)
says ... on Thursday, Aug 6 at 11:19 PM
Good luck Whitson Family! You have our vote and our prayers. Camille is such a creative girl, she would be wonderful in helping with the layout/design!
says ... on Thursday, Aug 6 at 8:24 PM
You have our vote!
says ... on Thursday, Aug 6 at 8:12 PM
You got my vote, These beautiful little ladies deserve a cool back yard....Let's give it to them! Good Luck guys.
says ... on Thursday, Aug 6 at 6:26 PM
What an awesome thing to do for your family. Camille obviously loves her family very much. You have my vote. :)
says ... on Thursday, Aug 6 at 6:00 PM
I voted yes! And will do it as much as possible!
says ... on Wednesday, Aug 5 at 3:39 PM
Once again from My family, we would like to thank you all for your votes!!!!!
says ... on Wednesday, Aug 5 at 3:09 PM
That was so sweet and cute!! You got my vote little angels!!!!
says ... on Wednesday, Aug 5 at 10:02 AM
I'm pulling for you Whitsons
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 4 at 11:12 PM
Hey John, I voted for you but there is one problem, we at work use the same wireless router and the IP address is the same, so will are votes count because the thing says one vote per IP address and I know that must of the dept has voted for you!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 4 at 4:43 PM
Anything for a fellow 1st responder!!!! you got my vote!!!! Good Luck!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Aug 4 at 9:51 AM
I vote yes, yes, yes. This family really needs a wonderful backyard to play and relax in on those hot summer days.
says ... on Sunday, Aug 2 at 8:25 PM
I can't think of a better family to win. What a cute video... Can you really tell her no?
says ... on Sunday, Aug 2 at 12:45 PM
What a wonderful young lady, how can you not agree with her and make her dream come true!
says ... on Saturday, Aug 1 at 4:35 PM
How could you turn DOWN such a wonderful family!!!! The father a Firefighter and just look at the 3 beautiful little girls that the mother has raised. So vote for them and MAKE THEIR DAY.
says ... on Saturday, Aug 1 at 10:47 AM
You got my vote as well, good luck and God bless.
says ... on Saturday, Aug 1 at 1:04 AM
Please give these beautiful kids a beautiful yard!!!! The yard really.really needs it. Danny
says ... on Saturday, Aug 1 at 12:28 AM
All kids should have a great yard to play in. Too many kids spend their lives parked in front of the tv. So you guys have my vote. Good luck!
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 10:56 PM
Ahh, These kids need a yard! Vote for the Whitson's!!!
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 7:21 PM
Camille you are very welcome dear. I know if my 2 children had bad things said to them I would want someone to stand up. In life we always must do the right thing, it may not be the popular road, but it will always be the right road. Best of Luck.
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 4:36 PM
I agree with Coach Hayes' sentiments...and kudos to the Fox 24 editors for (apparently) removing the derogatory comments.
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 4:14 PM
It pains me how negative people are being in this contest! I'm rooting for every one of us, and no one here DOESN'T deserve to win! If I don't win... congrats to the winner!
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 8:21 AM
WOW, Thank you Coach Hayes, How well stated!!!
says ... on Friday, Jul 31 at 12:02 AM
better about themselves. I ask of you HUMM to please ask forgivness from this little girl, I am sure her feelings were hurt by your post. She is not a prop but a mere child. It was a very unfair attack. I wish this family the best of luck.
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 11:58 PM
The thing that bothers me the most is that these posts are being read by a child. I truly hope that she understands that there are just some people in this world that are just unhappy with life, therefore they bash or bully others in order to feel
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 11:55 PM
PART 1Dear Humm as a contestant myself I am disturb by the fact that this is the second family that has been attacked on here. We all want to better our childrens lives. I am sure we all are committed to maintaining our yards if we are the lucky ones
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 9:40 PM
Part 2: The needs of the disabled woman are very important as well, but you "HUMM" don't need to tell me, I should be ASHMED of (your YOURSELF) myself. Please remember that it's called a contest. Also I'm guessing you did not vote for us!!!!!
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 9:29 PM
TO HUMM, You are a great person and I'm sure you are loved by someone, just so you know my Daughter is not a PROP TO GET FREE STUFF as you would say. She is the one who asked for help to enter the contest for her mother. Part 1
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 3:25 PM
Thanks Whitsons for your good wishes in this friendly competition. Good luck to you also!!
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 11:59 AM
Hey Lou, they get a heads up from me. See you at the Market Sunday.
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 10:55 AM
Camille- Just wanted to let you know that Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Julie have been voting for you guys! So proud of you for taking the initiative to come up with this idea on your own. Keep that attitude in life, if it's not working for ya fix it!
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 10:25 AM
I am proud of Camille for wanting to be outside instead of attached to a TV or computer like so many other kids. In the GA heat and humidity nonetheless. Good luck!
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 10:00 AM
Good Luck-- I hope you win!!!
says ... on Thursday, Jul 30 at 9:12 AM
Thank you for all your comments I am greatful and, if we win I would always take care of it. It could be a nice area for me and my friends to play instead of playing inside all the time!
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 11:26 PM
Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I would just like to remind you all that Camille has started this project. She loves reading the post and is very much incharge of the landscaping ideas. She already has it pictured in her brillant, young mind.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 9:48 PM
The Whitson family deserves a great lawn for those 3 growing amazing girls. John whitson helps people everyday being a firefighter/paramedic.it would be great to see a family with dedication to saving lives to have a gift given to them.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 9:17 PM
These kids are great!
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 8:21 PM
You've got my vote!! Good luck!
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 7:28 PM
Good Luck !!!
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 6:06 PM
Give these kids a yard with lots of grass. It isn't fair that my old pal John doesn't have to cut grass like I do!lol
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 3:49 PM
Vote YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 1:22 PM
Sounds like a fun place to enjoy! Best Wishes on your endeavor.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 11:24 AM
I vote YES on this project! Help this family have a wonderful back yard. They need a place to relax and have great family time.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 29 at 8:44 AM
I am one of Camille's teachers and would like to add that she is one of the sweetest girls I know. On top of that she is also a wonderful student. This family has always been very supportive of her teachers and school. Please pick the Whitsons!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 11:12 PM
These little girls had to leave their schools, family and friends to move from Ohio to Georgia......they really deserve something extra special! And mom and dad as well!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 8:59 PM
Voted and hope that the lovely whitson family get the backyard they deserve.
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 6:53 PM
They need help... big time... we want the children to be safe and happy. Thank you for helping this family.
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 5:44 PM
Do it for the kids, help this family out!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 4:38 PM
I rrreeeaaallllllyyy hope you win! Good Luck!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 4:14 PM
Good luck guys...you got my vote! Love, Uncle Rob
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 3:43 PM
A family that plays together - stays together. From the looks of that lawn, there isn't enough clean water in the whole state of Georgia to wash them all clean after a play in the back mud hole. Please give this family your best consideration! Thx!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 3:38 PM
You have our vote! GoodLuck!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 10:25 AM
I think it would be nice for them to get a makeover - there isn't even any grass and that isn't safe for children to play. A nice playhouse would be nice, too.
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 9:10 AM
This family deserves a great backyard. They love to be outside and enjoy having friends over. Please help them create a beautiful area that will be used daily.
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 8:51 AM
Give this famiy a beautiful backyard for a beautiful family. Flowers for mom, a deck for dad, and green,green grass for the girls to play in! Don't forget the a swing set!! Make it great! Good luck!!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 28 at 5:11 AM
It's obvious to me that you are the ones!!!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 11:44 PM
Goodluck Carrie! I can already hear the fountain running....
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 10:10 PM
I think the Whitson Family should win the contest! They are such a sweet family, we love having them at our school and would love to see them get this!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 9:42 PM
got my vote
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 8:36 PM
every kid deserves a nice back yard to play in..... goodluck
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 8:03 PM
Hey John, hope you guys win..............
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 7:04 PM
These little girls deserve a new backyard. It doesn't look like there is anywhere for them to play except in the mud.
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 6:59 PM
Hey John.... You got my vote brother! good luck :)
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 6:56 PM
Camille, you're a rockstar! We've been friends with the Whitsons for several years now and I can't think of any other family more deserving of a backyard makeover! They are the most charismatic, loving and hardworking family I know. Go Whitsons!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 2:50 PM
These sweet kids deserve a great yard to play in and they even offede to help!!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 1:33 PM
Vote for those gorgeous girls! They were lucky to get their momma's looks, let's help them get a backyard to match!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 1:00 PM
I am worried about these 3 dear children living in such horrible conditions!!! Please!!! Do it for the children!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 12:28 PM
If these three little girls are willing to take on the heat, the Georgia weeds/soil, and those pine trees to be safer and happier. Then I think you should be the ones backing them to given them and their parents the dream backyard. Good Luck Whitsons
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 12:17 PM
I think it should be based on worst yards too, but it must be also for a family that would take care of it later. The Whitsons would take care of it well. Some of the others would junk it back up in a month or two.
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 12:12 PM
I am the Principal for these wonderful children. They are fantstic students and a great friends to others. Mom and Dad are very kind and supportive of our school. They are always involved at Russell. I do landscaping and would love to help the crew!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 11:39 AM
Help this families dream come true by pick them for the back yard makeover.
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 10:57 AM
I really think these kids need a awesome and safe back yard to play in!!!! Pick them and these kids will remember that for the rest of their lives!!!! PAY IT FORWARD!!!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 10:28 AM
What a GREAT family to help out!! Those sweet little girls deserve a nice yard to play in. Go WHITSONS!!!!! I'm rooting for you!!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 10:21 AM
im sure they are a deserving family, just as im sure most of these familes are, but there are much worse yards in this contest. this should be based on the WORST YARD...
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 9:47 AM
This is a wonderful family who deserves a yard make over. Lets give it to them.
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 8:39 AM
hello, I know their grandmother Faye, and I hope for her grandkids they will win this contest, I am sure this family deserves to win. They have a huge yard and can certainly use the help to make it beautiful. Good Luck!!
says ... on Monday, Jul 27 at 12:50 AM
This is the most loving and deserving of families. As a close family friend and teacher of their children, I would love to see them win this. These are sweet, fun, hardworking girls and they WANT this for their mom badly. Go Whitsons!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 10:13 PM
I've seen it! AND I've been stung by the yellowjackets, hiding in the ground under the large pines AND tangled up your weeds! The only garden is a Topsy Turvy and it isn't as great as promised! Please help this family; my kids and grandkids!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 10:10 PM
you go girls!!! hope you get the yard makeover...if you don't, you certainly gave it a great try! Congratulations on a great job!!!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 9:17 PM
Being an Ohio native who has lived in GA, it is difficult to move to a new climate and be able to make a great green space...show them what it takes to make a great place for their girls in GA!! Get rid of the pine needles!!!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 6:39 PM
Thank You to all of you for the comments, we love the support, it's great and kids are the best!!!!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 12:59 PM
I really love my three nieces to pieces! And, it would be extra special to know that If I can't enjoy them in Ohio anymore, they would be enjoying they're new outside oasis in Georgia whenever they want. Maybe even an Uncle Joe garden in a corner too
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 12:15 PM
The Whitsons are a wonderful family, and deserve the yard makeover! Way to go Camille, awesome video! Please pick this family.
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 10:59 AM
I've seen the video and its a winner if you send it to HGTV attention to Jason, the man that does yard makeovers. I'm a HGTV advicate and I love it. So just post your video on HGTV under YARD MAKEOVERS and see what happens then. GOOD LUCK.
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 10:19 AM
how could you not help out this little girl with so much excitement? WHITSONS!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 10:16 AM
Great job Camille! Vote for the Whitson's!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 9:05 AM
Oooppss...I"m the just do it! lady!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 9:04 AM
What can I say other than...JUST DO IT!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 8:30 AM
The Whitsons have SO MUCH they want to do to their house. It would be so great if they had someone help with the outside! They are such hard workers and would be a blast to work with. Plus, look at those girls..who could resist? GO WHITSONS!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 3:21 AM
Who can resist these beautiful children? Please give them the backyard they deserve!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 3:16 AM
Camille has a lot of ambition and really wants to help her family, but also help with the makeover as well. Every kid should have a wonderful green space to play & just be kids enjoying childhood.
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 2:51 AM
I have enjoyed many years with the Whitson family and these 3 BEAUTIFUL girls, and their parents truly DESERVE a yard to envy! Not to mention I've seen the yard in person and it really could use some HELP! Good Luck Girls, I'll be praying for you!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 1:44 AM
How could you resists those cute little faces? They want their family to have a nice place where they can hang out and play. With this new space they will be able to make many special memories. I think this family deserves it. Vote for the Whitsons!!
says ... on Sunday, Jul 26 at 12:18 AM
How can you possibly turn down this sweet girl who wants to do something so wonderful for her family??? Vote for the Whitsons!!!!!
says ... on Saturday, Jul 25 at 7:09 PM
What children wouldn't enjoy a green lawn, and perhaps a swing set, maybe even a small vegetable and flower garden. Mr. Whitson serves the public and has little time to create what his children dream for. Please vote 4 them.
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