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So this morning Mom and Jonah went shopping and Mom just had to get Sarah something. She got baby wash cloths!!! They are so cute!! $0.96!! Amazing for how soft they are! I'd love to post a pic of them but the computer freezes up every time I try to download a picture into it. I'll try to post them sometime though.
~I congratulate Photobucket on making an icon just for me!! ;)~
(I'll admit it. He's very cute.)
(That's me with just one bee!)
(I would just about DIE!!!!)
(HAHA!!!)
(I had to post this because it was in Chinese. Do they really post signs like that? Or is this like a joke sign?)
(Okay, I know my name isn't Sandy, but I thought this was to adorable to pass up!)
(If my toenails were that long and I had the talent to do that? I so would! It's so cute!)
(This would look cute in a wood frame and hung on the wall. I think I'm going to try and fine something like it for Sarah.)
~Picture waking up one morning with that on your face. LOL! ;)~
(Just like Sandy, I couldn't pass this one up either! They really need to start making things this cute with Sarah or Caitie on it.)
(I like that! It would make a cute T'shirt)
Hey!! Okay we really need a translator for our LOI and information!!!! Does anyone know of any translators that can help us? Any kind in Northern Illinois would be best. Thanks!!
We got the paperwork for Miss Sarah Grace and it's only 2 pages!! All we have to do is finish the LOI and then Mom and Dad just have to fill out this really easy form about themselves. Mom says that I can post pics and info on Miss Sarah when we get our PA (preapproval)!!!!!!!!!! Sarah we are one step closer to bringing you home!!!!
Mine aren't as high. But they're pretty close!
I would very much like to introduce Miss Sarah Grace!!!!!! Mom says I can't post her picture until we get the confirmation from China, which we hope will be very soon. We got the call at 7:30 this morning from Bethanne!! She said that right when she got our email saying we're interested in Baby, she immediately called the other families and told them that she was taken. She said that she didn't like the whole thing with sending like 8 different families LOIs to the CCAA so she contacts the first family and says that they can proceed with the adoption and that the baby is no longer available. If you think about it, it's pretty funny, we were the last ones to get the information and we're the first ones to call in and say we're interested and want that baby girl!! It really doesn't seem real right now. We've been waiting for so long that it doesn't really feel that different because we're just going to be waiting some more. I really can't wait to post her referral pictures! 
Okay so I took some pictures of Ruby and Chloe but they didn't turn out right. To dark. So I'll take some new ones and try and post them tomorrow along with info on baby. Mom's thinking that China chooses the family for the baby. Bethanne told us that China prefers familis that started off with SN instead of switching to it, so there is a big possibility that baby won't be ours, but we were also told that since we already have an LID we have a good chance if the other families aren't. So right now we're waiting, waiting, waiting. (Yeah okay, I'm very impatient, I know.)
Thank you so much Emmie!! It's adorable!!! I love the look, it's exactly what I was imagining!
Thank you everybody for your prayers. The only news I have right now is that Dad gave Mom the go ahead to email Bethanne that we're interested instead of waiting for the doctor to call. Can you believe this! Dad called the doctor 3 days ago and she hasn't called us back! So last night Dad said we'll just step into faith and see where we go. On Monday Mom is going to call Bethanne and see if we've got her or not. So you can imagine that I'm very anxious for Monday!!
Also we got our chickys!!! They are so adorable. Jonah named his Ruby and mine Chloe. They are so cute! They're about 6 weeks old and cherp up a storm. In the car on the way home last night they kept cherping so Jonah and I started whistling hyms, it was amazing how quiet they got! I'll post pictures as soon as I get some good ones.
I have never been so happy in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bethanne emailed Mom the information on the baby!!! We were asked not to give any information about her so I can't tell you guys anything. Other families are interested in her, but we're supposed to get back to her as soon as possible. We got more pictures too! She is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen!! I'll definatly keep everyone posted.
| You Are Totally Like Your Mom |
 You and your mom are practically clones. You think alike, and you even seem to read each other's minds. You're definitely you're mother's child... and that's just fine with you. |
Dad called this morning and told us that he's bringing 2 chicks home tomorrow!! Their probably about 2-4 weeks old, and I know their gonna be adorable!!
When we came home from meeting with Staci yesterday there still was no call from our agency :(. So this morning Mom called our agency this morning and now we're waiting for them to call back. I can say one thing about all of this phone waiting, it is entirly and completely frusterating!! Everytime the phone rings we all catch our breath and check the Caller ID. And still no Sunnyridge. I'm thinking the chicks will at least keep us busy and distracted until that call. It's really amazing what a simple phone call can do.
We still haven't gotten the call yet on knowing if this little 10 month old is ours or not. Mom's going to call our Agency tomarrow morning. Two days of waiting is way to long for us! I'm really hoping she's ours! She is so adorable, I could go on and on about her all day. But I'll save you all time and not. The one thing I can't get out of my mind is her face. Her eyes are so big and black and sad that you just want to squeeze her. And she also has this little bit of fuzz on the top of her head. My smiles get bigger every time I think about her.
Hey! I made my new blog but its not completly finished but here it is.
http://fortheloveoficecream.blogspot.com
I totally forgot to write about this! My mom gave me an idea to do a Food Blog. Well I'm changing it to an Ice Cream Blog! I'm just going to write all about ice cream! I haven't started it yet but when I do I'll announce it!
| Your Brain is Purple |
 Of all the brain types, yours is the most idealistic. You tend to think wild, amazing thoughts. Your dreams and fantasies are intense. Your thoughts are creative, inventive, and without boundaries. You tend to spend a lot of time thinking of fictional people and places - or a very different life for yourself. |
This is so exciting! Mom emailed our agency for more information on the little girl on the special needs list!! If no one else is asking for her then we will be waiting 6-9 months from now to get our precious Sarah Grace! If it's best case we could possibly have her for Christmas, worst case would mean March of next year. Either way? It's not very far!!! I can't stop smiling!!
I'd also like to let all of you know that once I start posting pictures of Sarah, the blog will be password protected.
My Mom and I were doing these and I found the Vegetarian one and we had to do. It's so true!! ;)
| You Probably Couldn't Be a Vegetarian |
 The truth is, you really like your meat - a lot more than you like animals. For you, being vegetarian is hardly even a choice. You'll take steak over tofu any day. A vegetarian lifestyle is not in the cards for you. You're just not going to go there! |
| You Are Coffee Ice Cream |
 Energetic and lively, you are always on the go. You're doing a million things at once and doing them well. You tend to motivate others and raise spirits. You are most compatible with chocolate ice cream. |
I just did oneof those What Kind of _____ Are You?
| You Are a Red Flower |
 A red flower tends to represent power, seduction, and desire. At times, you are loving like a red tulip. And at other times, you're very enthusiastic, like a bouvardia. And more than you wish, your passion is a bit overwhelming, like a red rose. |
Today's Mom and Dad's 17th anniversary! So happy anniversary Mom and Dad! :)
Yesterday I got the 24 hour flu out of no where! I was fine all day but then around 2 I started to get all achy and stiff. At around 4 I took a nap and woke up 3 hours later with a 102.3 fever. UGH! So I got no sleep whatsoever last night, because my fever came back and would not go away, and I woke up this morning from 2 hours of sleep and felt fine! Tonight I will sleep very good. :)
Mom was looking at the China wait times and China is only doing one week of referrals. At this rate, Sarah Grace's referral won't be coming until 2009. This is getting very frusterating. Anyway about the Special Needs thing. We got the pictures of the baby's on the list and all of them are SO CUTE (are any baby's not?)! The one our agency was trying to point us at is a 10 month old little girl who has a cleft lip and palate. She is so ADORABLE! But again, we're not even sure if this is something we're gonna do. But I'll keep you guys updated.
PS~ If you live in Illinois, stay cool! It's HOT out!
So this morning Mom e-mailed our social workers asking for the Special Needs List. We're just thinking about it. Its like an idea, so no definates. But it's possible. We haven't gotten the list yet but when we do, you'll know.
Okay now that I'm finished going all mushy. LOL. Today was another very rainy day. Great way to start off the summer, eh mates! It's all muddy and gross out so I can't shoot any hoops. I also must say that Roxi needs a bath very badly, but it's so muddy out that I can't give her one!So we have a very smelly dog running around the house. Very sad, I know. I also must say that she loves to trick people into trying to take her bones. I, having experiance the trouble I get myself into - by my very own dog -when she does this, don't fall for her tricks. But two nights ago she broght her bone right next to me and gave me a "Go ahead, I dare you to take it," look, to which I replied, "Thanks Girl, but I'm much smarter than I look." So she sat down with a huff and started chewing her bone. I have to say, my dog is not a nice dog.
Hey everyone! I was just looking at a few new blogs and just noticing how many families are choosing to adopt little girls from China! So I would just like to say that doing this is probably one of the most amazing things that any parent and family could do. I pray that China will not close down their program and that they will allow these little girls to be taken home to a family that will love them and take care of them for the rest of their lives.
5 (or so) Months Old
Now-5 Years Old
I just had to post those pics before I did anything else. So my title is Very Clumsy Girl - meaning me. Let me give you the scoop on how clumsy I've been.
Monday- Wait! I wasn't clumsy at all on Monday. The clumsiness started Wednesday!
So Wednesday- I was vacuming my room and ended up tripping over the vacume cord and almost fell on Lucky, who got scared and jumped on my dresser knocking over a bunch of stuff. Not to bad.
Thursday- I had to clean the kitchen. First I slipped on a puddle of water - yeah ouch- and fell into the chair. Then I left the wet rag on the floor and slipped on that. Finally at dinner I totally missed the glass when filling up drinks and got water all over my newly washed floor. Thankfully it was water.
Friday - was a pretty clumsy free day.
Yesterday (Saturday)- Yesterday I went outside to shoot some hoops but it started to rain so I went back inside. Later at around 5 I went back out and it was all muddy because of the rain and the boys were working with dirt. I'll tell you now, I hate wearing shoes I prefer being barefoot in the summer. Well with the mud and me runnning around with the basketball I slipped in the mud and OH MY GOODNESS! Broke a nail. LOL. That's not bad, but it feels pretty weird. Anyway, Today's going pretty good except for me slamming the door on my heel.
I really think I could win an award at complaining and being clumsy. LOL.
Change in plans. We're not getting the chicks today. Farm and Fleet only had them from March to May.
We're getting chicks today! We're going to go to Farm and Fleet and get them. I can't wait. I already have the kind that I'm gonna get picked out and we're going to see if they have them. Mom says that we're going to keep them in the basement for a while, while Dad and the boys build the coop. I will definatly post pictures once we get them.
