Nursery . . . . . .


Well this is what we decided on! My DH said, it doesnt do much for me, but I guess a child might like it!!!!!!!!! I love him anyway.





For Paint Samples, go here: http://www.babysupermall.com/main/paint/kli7001beds.html

I like # 2, I think.

This is everything that goes with it:
Its at toys r us and I found it online at :http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html?aff=shop

I also want to make a chalkboard on one wall.
http://www.ordercall.com/chucks/

Crib Bedding Set (1) (LadyBug) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557686&cp=2255986.2256244.2256251.2256261&parentPage=family
Lady Bug Blanket http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2526970
Lady Bug Sheets (2) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557684
Lady Bug Valance (1 db windown 1 regular window) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557683
Lady Bug Lamp http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2555454&cp=&view=all&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2255957&sr=1&origkw=lamps&kw=lamps&parentPage=search
Lady Bug Chair (1) http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html?aff=shop
Lady Bug Picture Frame (1)
Lady Bug Diaper Stacker (1)
Lady Bug Hamper (1)
Lady Bug Quilt (1)
Lady Bug Basket Liner (3)
Lady Bug Boa Blanket
Lady Bug Nightlight
Lady Bug Throw Pillow (2)
Lady Bug Wall Hanging Set
Lady Bug Boarder

Well I had breakfast with Penny this morning. She is adopting from China also, and has become someone I cherish. Thanks for a great morning. Hope you were able to get some sleep before the party.

After leaving her I had to make a pit stop. Oh Boy!

My first Pink Crocodile Bag!

Its an awesome little store in Summerville, (one that I cant really afford, but love to indulge in). Anyway, and it's Bonny's fault, she took me in this store (weeks ago) and I just fell in love. I saw a monkey that Grace just had to have!!!!!!! Thanks Bonny, you can answer Paul Ray!

How cute is this thing???? It has on a tutu.
And look at this bow holder with ladybugs, had to have it.

We got a new book today. I was out getting some things for my secret pal today when I came across this. I've been wanting to find something like this. I want anything that can help me make things easier for Grace. The CD "Chinese for Adoptive Parents" is also very helpful I think.

My First Signs

I was just looking at more adoption videos, yes I'm slowly going insane. I'm sitting here a blubbering fool.

I just watched one that is set to the prettiest song I have ever heard, of course it only adds to the tears, so be forewarned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0jbtClsnRU&NR=1

I also found a website where you could purchase it:
http://adoptionshop.com/adoption_products/lullabies-for-chinas-daughters-their-adoptive-families.html

The boys about to cut the first of two cakes! I think everyone had a good time. The adults played the teens in volleyball and guess who won???? Guess we're not that old after all.
Ashlee Gail made this sign for Gracie so I put it up on the closet door where all of her stuff is. I just refer to this room as Gracie's room, and she is out growing it. I'm trying hard to get Paul Ray to put her in the dining room, but no such luck yet.
Our dear SWEET peanut who turned 10 this past Jan is just about crazy, for real. He does not care for our nephews at all, so anytime we have company we have to lock him up. He was looking a mess, and would not let us cut his hair, so we had the vet sedate him so we could trim him. He looks so much better.

Find Your Wings

It's only for a moment

you are mine to hold

The plans that

heaven has for you

Will all too soon unfold

So many different prayers I'll pray

For all that you might do

But most of all I'll want to know

You're walking in the truth

And If I never told you

I want you to know

As I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill

your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To date to do great things

I'm here for you

whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind

That leads you through your days

And may conviction keep you strong

Guide you on your way

May there be many moments

That make your life so sweet

Oh, but more than memories

I pray that God would

fill your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To date to do great things

I'm here for you

whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

by Mark Harris

Gracie, I hope you always know how very much you are loved.

I truly believe that God puts people in your lives for a reason and when you need them. I recently hired someone at work to help me keep up. She is just as sweet as can be. She is a Christian and always quick to tell me, its in God's hand. I had a rough week the week before with the wait for Gracie. When I got to work on Tuesday, there was a little white box sitting on my desk. Inside was a beautiful bracelet with the inscription "With God, All things are possible".

Thank you Dobin for always being a reminder of that.

More Goodies For Our Princess>>>>>>they make me feel better.

This first one is from Sara, who is a member our our LID group. I had the pleasure of meeting her recently when she was in MB on vacation. I'm looking forward to seeing her again in Aug for our picnic. Thank you so much Sara, I know Gracie will love them.


You can guess who this one is from??????

I had to go to Carters for a baby gift, and these PJ's were on sale, enough said!

Another book for our collection
The newest in the Gigi series.

Well I need to get off this computer, we're having PaulPauls 18th birthday party tonight and I have LOTS to do!

Happy 18th Birthday

Paul Paul & Little Willie

Paul Paul turns 18 today and Little Willie tomorrow. They are at the beach together now. (First time he has gone with out me or an adult - I explained he needed to be careful and not go out to far and go where there is a lifeguard. My dear sweet son, said "I'm not five mother, I'm 18") Lord help me.

Happy Birthday Boys, I love you!

Here is one of the pics from the cruise, I was trying to get our scanner at work to scan! Its a little blurry!!!!

4 month down since our LID!!!! 2/11/07

Well that's four months down and anybodys guess as to how many to go. Last week was rough, I thought I may have a breakdown.

We have not been going to church very regularly since April, and it was just enough for the devil to put his foot in the door. We made it to Church this morning, and I feel so much better. (It wasnt just the wait, a bunch of stuff) I do know that Gracie will be home in God's time, I know that I have to trust in his timing and know that he has the perfect child picked for us. I've known this all along but have seem to overlook it. And if we are over the hill OLD, well then that is way God planned it!

I have stopped reading alot of my different adoption groups emails because of alot of them are about the wait times, which just seem to send me into a state of depression. I'm only reading emails from my LID group.

I'm also going to try and remember to enjoy life and not miss out on the things happening in our lives now.

• I have 3 handsome nephews (that live close by)
• one very beautiful niece (that live close by)
• another one on the way (only 2 months till we know what she is having)
• Paul Paul only has 2 years of high school left
• Christmas is only 6 months away (Yeah)
• This gives us extra time to save money for the remainder of the adoption
• and to get everything done before our Princess comes home.

How Cute is this cake. The M you see is just on the pic not the cake. I found this on one of the blogs. Its a cake she got for her beautiful daughters first birthday.

http://www.malihacreations.com/newcreations.html

More Very Discouraging News - - - -

Referrals are in (good thing) sad thing is, they are only through Nov 7, 2005. That is only 6 days of referrals. Can this really go 3 years? It's just so depressing. There are so many rumors as to why, but no one really knows. Some people have even questioned if China would shut their doors. It's just not a good day. :(

On a happy note - far and few anymore - I had dinner with Sara last night. She is a member of my LID group. She is super sweet, and I really enjoyed it. I drove up to Pawleys Island after work. For those that know me, yes I was really stepping out of my box! She gave Gracie the cutest little gift, I'll post it later.

My mom also gave me some things today. Three bids and some barrettes. Do you want to guess what the bibs say - 2 of them say, I love my Grandma, and the other one says, I love my Grandpa.