It's a sign

On our way home from Indy we stopped at Ruby Tuesday to eat. Charlee and Stevie were doing puzzles on the kids menu when Charlee turned over the menu and saw this! Of couse, what else could it be but a sign!!!

What a week!

Wow, I didn't realize that I hadn't posted since last Monday. It was such a busy week I really didn't get much time on the computer. I guess I will have to check in on all the bloggers as I feel out of touch. Work was really busy this week (what's new?). I did end up working an extra day. I went in on Thursday to do a special case with Dr. M. I thought I would be there a few hours but it ended up being 10 hours. Oh well, money for China!! I'm sure I'll spend it before then.
Then on Friday we headed up to Indianapolis to watch one of my Dazzlers in the State Dance Team Competition. We had a wonderful time. When we got up to Indy the hotel had run short on rooms so we ended up with an amazing suite. Too bad we weren't there very long because the room was great. It was a suite with a board room attached so we enjoyed dinner in the boardroom. We got up early and got over to the gym as Charlee had to compete at 8:30am. They did an incredible job and came in 2nd out of 25 teams. We were all so proud of her. Way to go Charlee!

Charlee and Devin

Charlee and Stevie. Stevie made the trip with us to root on her big cousin.

All tuckered out. Dancing is hard work!

Way to go Dazzlers!

Look what came, WOW!

Wow! We arrived home on Saturday to a package sitting on the front porch. I couldn't wait to get inside and open it. Mike always laughs at me as I act like a little kid when the secret pal packages arrive. I have to say that this box was overflowing with goodies. Check out what we got!

This is a shot of everything! Look at all of these cute things for Emma (and US!) We loved it!

I was so excited about this book. I had bought one for my secret pal Lisa a few months back and kept thinking that I should go back and get one for Emma. I loved it and thought Emma should have it too. Now Mike won't get mad at me for buying more stuff! How did you know I wanted this?!!!
Next, we got some mealtime accessories: a skid proof plate, sippy cup, and cool little stick on bibs!
For ME, a make-up bag and an alarm clock/caculator for our trip. I'll share the clock with Mike. I will definately put these in our stack to take to China!

Check out these cute critters! They are actually wash animals. I know Emma will love these. She may have to share them with her daddy. Jack thinks they should be for him and he just keeps sitting in Emma's room crying for them. My last picture didn't attach but it was the cutest ladybug, bunny and a learning bug (see the 1st picture). I love educational toys. I can't believe all of these wonderful gifts our pal sent. Thank you so much Secret Pal. You sure made our weekend. You are incredible!!!!

Happy New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

I hope this year is full of precious little ones arriving for all of us!

No 29!

You know it's been a slow week for me when the only thing I can think to blog about it the #29. Today as I was catching up on reading some of my bloggy friends blogs I was seeing most of them having their 11 month LID-versary. This made me start thinking about our 11 Month LID (hey, thinking about our 11th month on the 11th!!) Okay, don't think I'm crazy I just have a thing for the #11. Anyway, I was thinking that we won't officially have a 11 month LID-versary. There is no 29th this month. Which leads me to my question... When can we celebrate, the 28th or the 1st?

Well, tomorrow starts another week. I don't think I mentioned but Mike's transmission went out on his truck a week ago so we have been carpooling all week. I thought he was getting it back today but now it won't be until mid-week. I have to say I have enjoyed having a personal driver but I do feel bad for Mike since he has to go into work with me at 5:30AM.

A Great Cause!

This week our local radio station WAMZ is running their annual Partners in Hope radiothon. I have been listening to the stories from families that have all had children at St. Jude. Talk about something that will make you cry. Every year we make a donation to St. Jude and so today I called and made our pledge. This morning I was listening as I drove into town when I heard the story about a little boy Aiden who has a brain tumor. As I listened to the story I realized I knew this family. No, they aren't long time family friends, it was a family that I met only once but has been in my prayers. It was wonderful to hear that sweet little Aiden is still alive and doing really good. This past Nov., the day after Thanksgiving I went out to stand in line at the Best Buy at 3am. Anyway, the lady behind me was Aiden's mother. She was in line trying to get a computer to put in Aiden's room at St Jude so that she could stay in contact with family and friends. I was so touched by her story and so sad for everything she had to go through. She was so brave. I think about the family often and have been so sad that I didn't know how her precious little boy was doing. Today I made my pledge in his name. If anyone out there would like to make a difference in these children's life, please donate! Who knows, a day might come when any of us need their help.

Skin (Sarabeth)
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Our New Secret Pal Strikes!

Our original secret pal swap for our March group ended in December but I decided to stay in the swap. So this month I have a brand new secret pal and WOW did she/he out do herself!! Look at all of these amazing gifts! My pictures don't do justice but I wanted to get this BIG THANK YOU posted to my amazing pal! We received the cutest photo frame, school years book, and 2 special gifts just for me!! I love the nightgown and my first Asian material jacket! We love everything!! I apologize for this post being so late but the package was delivered wrong and we just got it after 2 weeks. Thank you so much secret pal for spoiling us rotten!

The Official Word

The CCAA has officially changed their site. We weren't sure if they were going to do it anymore but last night the site changed. This means that we are still in the review room. Our LID is 3/29/06 and they finished review up until 3/22/06. I'll be glad to know when we get through that part. I do want to say congrats to my fellow Feb and March group that are out of the review room. We now know for sure that the referrals went from Sept. 28 - Oct 13. Today if you get the chance go to Rumor Queen and check out all of these beautiful babies. (Tomorrow I will be back to looking at the big picture of just how long it will be before the stork visits us.)

The Stork is back!

The Stork has flown!

We wanted to send a big congrats to all of those who received their referrals today.

The stork has delivered referrals from Sept. 28-Oct. 13.

Happy Birthday Hunter!!

Happy Birthday Hunter!!! (Jan 31st)

We want to send a big Happy 4th Birthday to Hunter. Isn't he a cutie! Sorry the birthday wish is a little late but my blogger site was down yesterday and I couldn't post. This picture was taken at his basketball game last week. He was so proud to show us that he was turning 4! How could he be that big?!!

We love you Hunterman!

Aunt Kimmie and Uncle Mike