I opened the box!

Well, here it is! I have to say I got up early for work and got to open my card and box. I was so excited about it's contents and couldn't wait to share with you how kind and thoughtful my secret pal is. I had a hard time taking the picture of my hand so excuse my bad picture taking skills. For those not familiar with the adoption world, this is a red thread braclet and I am suppose to wear it to be connected with Emma. Thank you so much secret pal, I love it and will treasure it. I can't believe how sweet you are. You have to love the card my pal sent. It is so darn cute. The inside says "They check your pulse instead". Since my pal was so generous I will let her know that today was my 33rd birthday. Man am I getting old! Emma better get her soon or I will start looking like the lady on the card! By the way, I know Melissa is trying to look in the background of the picture! Sorry it's a little dark but the picture is of Mike and I in Tampa at the Outback Bowl. It was the only year Kentucky was any good (Sorry Melissa, I'll try to get better pictures!)

I also wanted to thank everyone for all my birthday wishes. I sure got a bunch of them. I definately feel the love. I got some wonderful gifts. First off I get to go see Rascal Flatts this weekend (Thanks Mike)! We've got 4 tickets, humm, who should I take?!! Mom and Dad got me, okay, Emma a toy chest window seat. I love it and can't wait to share some pictures when I get the nursery in order. I also got a Target and a PBK gift card. Shopping is in the future! What I loved most of all were all the phone calls from my nieces and nephews! I saved the calls and wish you could hear their wonderful messages. I even got a special call from Corbyn which made me cry. We sure do miss him and hearing his voice made me emotional! Well, I just ate my ice cream cake so don't look for anything good in the morning on Weigh In Wednesday!