This is my friend that has yet to read this blog!

Aren't I cruel? I told her that I would put a picture of her on my blog just so she would go to it to read it. She's said she didn't have the addresss, so I emailed it to her over and over, then she said the link didn't work, I explained how to mannually type in a web address, then yesterday I said oh well then you won't see the cute picture of yourself I put on there. She didn't believe me. Well LISA if you read this you can click on the comments button below this and leave me a comment sweetie!

We're number 1! Can't be number 2! Come on everybody do the adoption boogaloo!

We were told by our agency director yesterday that 2 infant girl referrals have gone out so now we're number 1! It could be any day, it could be a Month! So if you're a control freak and like to plan every little detail of your life.....adoption may not be for you! Because there are a TON of unknowns. We live with the comfort of knowing that we will be blessed with a precious baby girl soon. And that God will make it happen when it's meant to be. And we will become parents of a baby that was meant to be for our family!

We're number 2!

Number one received their referral! Yeah! Congrats Karen and Matt. We unfortunately don't know the person in line after them so we're not sure if they have heard anything yet. I'm just dying for pictures. I want to decorate them, make cards, put in frames, you know all that fun stuff you do with you're new baby pictures. They have learned that their baby is in the same orphange as Susan's baby and Sarah's baby. So she can hopefully get updates from them when they go to get their babies! And baby Lucy and also baby Gracie were there and are now home and settling in. So from what we know from them a couple little babies were brought in there in December. And it's a very small orphanage with a lot of loving care takers. They said there were 4-babies when they left with 3 care takers. That's a great ratio! I saw a video from one of the Mom's and the nanny was holding their baby and sobbing. She was so torn to see her go after caring for her for 5 months. So the babies are well loved there which is so sweet and nice. I can't wait to hear where are baby is!!!

Can't believe it's been a Month!

I can't believe it's been almost a Month since Christmas! These are more pictures from when we rented a house at the Lake of the Ozarks with Hubby's family. He has 5 kids in his family. We had 10 kids there. I think Grandma and Grandpa had the most fun! The house was great and everyone had so much fun. I am blessed with great in-laws. I love them all. I am very thankful for my husbands family. It was just my Mom and I growing up, so I love the big family with all the noise and crazyness. Can't wait to add another child into that mix. She will be the baby and have lots of older cousins to love on her!

Mini Van! What's happening to me????

I've always loved cars. I don't usually keep them that long. The longest I've kept a car was 4-years, I think, and that was an extended Envoy. I really liked all the room, but hated the price of filling up the tank when gas prices increased, and it was extremely hard for me to park. I got a little foolish last year and bought a Hummer H3, my baby hummer. Mines black and it's great to look at, BUT there are so many negatives! I have to have a step stool to get Mom into it, it's a rougher ride, even compared to my husbands Tundra, there's only 3-cup holders, not as much room in the back, and only fits 5 people. So with our precious 3rd child coming sometime this year I've been thinking about a different vehicle. My husband is laughing about this because he's always hated the H3. Kinda a long story, but I bought it fast because I was mad at him for bidding on a 68 Camaro on Ebay. Long story short, his deal fell through, and mine didn't. I really need a car that can haul more people. I need that 3rd seat. And more room for traveling. Our last trip in the car for over 5-hours was not fun in my little car. We had 3-kids in the back and it felt cramped. So I've been checking out the vans. I put way too many miles on my vehicle a year to want a V8 suv. If you would have told me 5-yrs ago that I would drive a van one day, I would have bet you BIG money against it! I guess we all grow up at some point. (I think that's my husband's quote!) 15 cup holders! Tons of storage, I'm getting the dvd system and sunroof. AND I'm looking for a used one, since I have this fear I may not keep it long. But who knows? It will just be so nice to get them all in and out of, including Grandma! And I'll have plenty of room for all that baby stuff! God is telling me I better get more practical with this 3rd child coming. And I'm LISTENING!