Day 5

When you travel plan ahead to take "home" with you.
A clock radio,family pictures, or a "prayer basket" with
Bible,prayer organizer, and flowers can help you make
a welcome home away from home.





This is one I will take with me on a trip! I need to find a cute frame for it.




Found this cute travel alarm clock on Netique.


I usually take my small bible on a trip with me as I don't want my nice one to get ruined. I always take a devotional book that I am working on at the time. Flowers I try to take a small pitcher of some kind to put a fresh bouquet of picked greens or flowers where ever we may be.

Cute New Frock!

I just got this in the mail before the weekend. My dear friend Daleea at Lady Peep Boutique made this. I fell in love with it and had to have it! It is a size 5 which is great as she can grow into it. I am picturing a turtleneck underneath with leggings and Ugg boots! I can't wait to see her in it! It is just adorable and Thank you so much Daleea!

Cybershower from DTC April 2007

I was involved in a Cybershower with our DTC group Cherry Blossom's April 2007. My cybershower pal Joanne sent a wonderful package filled with adorable gifts for our little one. Here are some pictures of the items.


All the wonderful gifts!


The very soft cuddly bee and first photo book for baby.


Adorable hair ties!


She will love washing with this duck mitt.


Great bath time toy. I love FP Little People!


Fun stacking toys.


The just to cute Cherries 2 piece suit! Can't wait to see her in this.

Thank you again Joanne. Just love everything!

Day 4

Light a candle by the kitchen sink. The soft light can add
a spirit of loveliness even to a tub of greasy
water and a messy counter!









Bath and Body Works New Candles.




Yankee Candles

I have Bath and Body Works Pumpkin/Carmel candle in my windowsill above the sink.
My Pumpkin Pie Yankee candle is in my SL basket with fall leaves and pinecones on the kitchen table.
Candles are all over my house and used at different times of the day. I usually have 1 or 2 lite when I am home. They create just a wonderfully warm and soft beautiful atmosphere. I guess in many respects I am just a romantic at heart!

Have a great day and don't forget to light a candle for yourself.

Day 3

If there are small children in your life,
think of ways to make your life "child-friendly"
as well as "childproof." Tuck a basket of
children's books and toys in a corner, and toss
a few throw pillows beside it to make a
welcoming place to play.

We have done this in our family room. I have a basket in the corner with stuff for Gabby to play with. She still tends to bring other things downstairs. I always make her pick them up before she goes to bed. That way the family room stays neat and orderly!


Target has these cute ladybug baskets on line for $14.99! I think they are just adorable!

Day 2

Hang a bright banner by your door to say hello to everyone who comes-
or try painting your door bright red!



Humm... I have this sign inside the door and the door is black.


I do have my cute french bucket hanging by the door which has seasonal decor that changes.


I don't think a bright red door would look very good with my house. For now I will stick with the black door.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! I am off to a retreat for NSF with all of my girlfriends.

101 Ways To Lift Your Spirits

I have this little book titled
101 Ways To Lift Your Spirits by Emilie Barnes. I decided since we could all use this in our lives especially with this whole adoption thing that I would try to post one a day. Here is what Emilie writes in the front of the book

If you're like the women that I meet, you long for a beautiful life-
a life where you can express the uniqueness of your God-given talents
and nuture your relationships with people that you love. You are hungry
for a life that reflects your personality and renews your soul. A life
that glows with a spirit of loveliness.

I believe this beautiful life is already there, in your hear. I hope
the ideas in this little book will help it shine forth whereever you live
and wherever you go.
~~~Emilie Barnes~~~~


So here we go! Fresh flowers are such an inexpensive way of saying welcome. You don't need a dozen roses from the florist. A bunch of daisiess from the supermarket, an iris from your yard, or even a handful of dandelions from the curb can proclaim,

"LOVE LIVES HERE!"

So today I am going out and picking a few of my hydrangea's to put on the piano. I want to let my family and friends know that I care for them. I hope they will want to visit our house often!

17 Month LID Anniversary!

Thank you Cora for reminding me!! It would have just go on by.

Another month has just flown by. Where did it go? One month closer to our sweet cheeks baby cake coming home. We heard from our agency today that the families they had with LID of Feb.14th 2006 got their referrals! I can't wait to see some sweet little faces. Exciting times.

Look What Came In The Mail Today!

I ordered these adorable flannel blankets from Cora at Waiting For Little Miss What's Her Name . She has an Etsy shop now to help them raise money for their adoptions. Yes that is a plural there. They are waiting for their little girl from China and they are now doing a concurrent adoption from Burundi. So far no specifics whether it is a boy or a girl. We are just excited for them to start their family!

The blankets are precious! They are so cuddly soft and so cute. I am just thrilled! Thank you Cora for the adorable pillowcase too. I have Gabby's baby pillow that I will use it with.


The sweet Fan Blanket!


Fan Close up.



Zebra Blanket


Close up of the Zebra pattern. It is just so girly fun!

FRUSTRATION!!!!!

On Monday we got our forms in the mail for renewing our fingerprints from USCIS! I was really excited. Opened them up and saw the date they gave us for our appts. Tuesday,Oct. 9th, 2008. I got to thinking and pondering about this date. Check the calendar and low and behold hubby is out of town that day! Can you believe it? When he wrote the letter he specifically put on there the dates we were unavailable.

UGGH.... Now I have to go thru the process of redoing the letter and hoping that they get it right this time. Such is life. Eventually we will be getting our little girl. Oh how I wish I could hug her right now and tell her how much I love her!


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