My nephew is just too darn cute!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
New baby, great finds, and yummy pics
Nope, still no referral news...but I have other fun and exciting things to share:
1) My friend Hilary and her husband Kelly welcomed their first child to the world yesterday, and I went by and saw them today. Little Walker Grant is an absolute doll, and I could barely take my eyes off of him. He was making the cutest faces. :)
Congratulations Hilary and Kelly & welcome to the world Walker!!!!
2) Some of you long time followers may remember that in February '06 I found the softest teddy bear (dressed as a bunny) at Hallmark (picture of said bear below) - well, I have been mulling over that fact that depending on her size it may be a tad too big for her to handle very well, but I don't have to worry about that anymore because.....................
I FOUND AN ITTY BITTY ONE!!!! Now I know for sure that this one is going with us.
(Isn't it too cute?!?!)
I also found this really soft mini blanket for her (now if I could find one of these bad boys in a king size, I'd be in hog heaven)
Then, because I just HAVE to go into hospital gift shops when I'm by one, I popped in after visiting the little family...and by golly look what I found for Emily - Trumpette socks!! I love these little socks. They look little ballerina shoes. Needless to say I got her 6 pairs!!
AND #3) These aren't pictures of my baby (the ones I really would have liked to have gotten today) - but I sure do enjoy them (hee hee). My pal Sandy brought these to me and boy o boy!!
In case you don't know who this fine looking gentleman is...it's Dierks Bentley. He's one of my favorite country singers, and he's pretty much all I've been listening to for a couple months. John affectionately calls him Jerks, but he says it in love (hee hee).
Well, that's about it for my excitement. Oh, I hit some kind of bug on the way home - and I have never seen anything like it. I didn't see what exactly it was, but judging by the carnage the thing had to be the size of a small bird. I literally almost lost my Taco Bell. It was sooooo gross!!! YUCK!!!
Tomorrow is the big 37 for me - and I'm really hoping for news of our girl. I don't know how much longer my stomach can stand these knots!!!
1) My friend Hilary and her husband Kelly welcomed their first child to the world yesterday, and I went by and saw them today. Little Walker Grant is an absolute doll, and I could barely take my eyes off of him. He was making the cutest faces. :)
Congratulations Hilary and Kelly & welcome to the world Walker!!!!
2) Some of you long time followers may remember that in February '06 I found the softest teddy bear (dressed as a bunny) at Hallmark (picture of said bear below) - well, I have been mulling over that fact that depending on her size it may be a tad too big for her to handle very well, but I don't have to worry about that anymore because.....................
I FOUND AN ITTY BITTY ONE!!!! Now I know for sure that this one is going with us.
(Isn't it too cute?!?!)
I also found this really soft mini blanket for her (now if I could find one of these bad boys in a king size, I'd be in hog heaven)
Then, because I just HAVE to go into hospital gift shops when I'm by one, I popped in after visiting the little family...and by golly look what I found for Emily - Trumpette socks!! I love these little socks. They look little ballerina shoes. Needless to say I got her 6 pairs!!
AND #3) These aren't pictures of my baby (the ones I really would have liked to have gotten today) - but I sure do enjoy them (hee hee). My pal Sandy brought these to me and boy o boy!!
In case you don't know who this fine looking gentleman is...it's Dierks Bentley. He's one of my favorite country singers, and he's pretty much all I've been listening to for a couple months. John affectionately calls him Jerks, but he says it in love (hee hee).
Well, that's about it for my excitement. Oh, I hit some kind of bug on the way home - and I have never seen anything like it. I didn't see what exactly it was, but judging by the carnage the thing had to be the size of a small bird. I literally almost lost my Taco Bell. It was sooooo gross!!! YUCK!!!
Tomorrow is the big 37 for me - and I'm really hoping for news of our girl. I don't know how much longer my stomach can stand these knots!!!
Ain't nobody gonna grab these by mistake
To start off with - NO - no word yet on our girl. My stomach has been in knots, I haven't been able to sleep worth a darn...but boy have I been in a good mood!!! LOL
John on the other hand has had his share of...well, let's just say tension filled moments. It has struck me funny, because this whole time he has basically been Mr. Mellow Man ("It'll happen when it happens") but the past 2 weeks he's been kinda nutty. LOL!! I knew the wait would get to him eventually. :)
Check out these bad babies!! Yesterday I bought what will hopefully be the luggage that nobody will grab but us. I don't think there will be too many people with neon lime green luggage at the luggage-go-round in China (at least I hope not). LOL
I am not the type of gal that likes to check luggage (I like to get on the plane, get to where I'm going, grab my bag from the overhead compartment, and be on my way) but on my return trip from San Diego a couple months ago, I had checked my bag (my black bag) and swore at the luggage carousel that I would never go through that again, "Is that my bag....NO....is that my bag!??!?!" Considering that we need to pack for 2 weeks for 3 people, we will be checking bags --- so here' s hoping that our lovely luggage will stick out like a sore thumb!!! :)
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Today marks the 2-year anniversary of our "officially" starting the Journey to Emilia. It was 10/26/04 that I requested information from the agency that we would wind up using - HIS Kids Adoptions International.
It has been a long journey, but we are in the home stretch now, and to know that we are so close to our baby - well, it brings tears to my eyes.
HANG ON BABY GIRL....WE'RE COMING!!!!
John on the other hand has had his share of...well, let's just say tension filled moments. It has struck me funny, because this whole time he has basically been Mr. Mellow Man ("It'll happen when it happens") but the past 2 weeks he's been kinda nutty. LOL!! I knew the wait would get to him eventually. :)
Check out these bad babies!! Yesterday I bought what will hopefully be the luggage that nobody will grab but us. I don't think there will be too many people with neon lime green luggage at the luggage-go-round in China (at least I hope not). LOL
I am not the type of gal that likes to check luggage (I like to get on the plane, get to where I'm going, grab my bag from the overhead compartment, and be on my way) but on my return trip from San Diego a couple months ago, I had checked my bag (my black bag) and swore at the luggage carousel that I would never go through that again, "Is that my bag....NO....is that my bag!??!?!" Considering that we need to pack for 2 weeks for 3 people, we will be checking bags --- so here' s hoping that our lovely luggage will stick out like a sore thumb!!! :)
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Today marks the 2-year anniversary of our "officially" starting the Journey to Emilia. It was 10/26/04 that I requested information from the agency that we would wind up using - HIS Kids Adoptions International.
It has been a long journey, but we are in the home stretch now, and to know that we are so close to our baby - well, it brings tears to my eyes.
HANG ON BABY GIRL....WE'RE COMING!!!!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
I'M SO EXCITED I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!!!
Word is hitting the adoption boards that the cutoff is 8/23!!!! We just spoke with our agency and a package is on it's way from China!!!!
OH MY WORD!!! WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT ABOUT OUR GIRL (HOPEFULLY) NEXT WEEK!!!! (My insides are doing flippies off the dock here!!!!)
WHOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!
OH MY WORD!!! WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT ABOUT OUR GIRL (HOPEFULLY) NEXT WEEK!!!! (My insides are doing flippies off the dock here!!!!)
WHOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
9/30/06 Busch Race Day
Mom and I arrived at the track around 9:30 am and headed for the garage/pit area. Dad was going to join us later, because with his terrible back problems he wouldn't be able to stand all day. John was suppose to be there with us too - but he's been off work for several weeks already with severe back problems, and wouldn't have been able to do all the standing and walking so he opted to stay home. (Note: In case you are wondering, besides the pit boxes, there is no place to sit in the garage/pit area.)
When we got there the Cup guys were getting in their final practice before Sunday, and the Busch drivers were awaiting qualifying.
Here are some of my favorite pics from Saturday:
I love this picture. Ashton's #25 car awaiting qualifying while Tony zooms by in the background practicing.
Here comes TTTTTTTTony!!!!
Now I know I'm one to be talking, but this picture just cracks me up. Tony's belt is pooching a bit, and looks as though it may be a tad snug. ROFL!!! I did hear he's got a personal trainer now though - so good on him. Wish I could have one of those!!! :)
Reed Sorenson with a dude that has a Tom Cruise profile. Now I don't throw that comparison around lightly (cause you know I love my Tommy) but he does have a T.C. profile. :)
Asthon Lewis Jr.
I just cannot say enough nice things about Ashton. He is an absolute doll and so sweet.
Mom and I were trying to figure out if the guy hanging with Aston was Gary Weisbaum (Co-owner/partner Team Rensi Motorsports) who we were to meet. Mom catches Asthon's eye and starts mouthing, "Is that Gary Weisbaum??" It was so funny. You could tell Ashton had no idea what she was saying....I started laughing....and here he comes. Mom asked him again if the man with him was Gary, and he said, "No - that's my dad." We introduced ourselves to him, and he stayed and talked with us for quite a bit. I have to just reiterate here that he is a doll!!! So nice!!!
Mom and Ashton
Me and Ashton
WOW!!! Do I have nerve. I picked on Tony and then I look at this picture and I make up almost 2 Ashton's!!!! Where's my personal trainer?!?!?!? :)
#35 McDonald's driver Regan Smith (Team Rensi Motorsports)
At last...Gary Weisbaum (dark blue shirt) with Ashton, and Ashton's dad (LOL)
Gary is peeps with my brother, and he is such a nice man. He treated us so well, and I can't thank him enough for his hospitality.
Now those are some gas cans!!!
Pops enjoying some BBQ in front of the McDonald's hauler before we head out for driver introductions
Rob Winchester
I don't know what's up with the look on Rob's face, but now knowing his personality (ornery), I could put a few captions - but I'll refrain. (How about you Doug?!?!?) LOL
Rob is also friends with my brother and was the man responsible for getting us our admission passes. He is a super nice guy (did I mention ornery?) and he also treated us so well. He took us out so we could watch the driver introductions from the track, and hooked us up with scanners during the race.
Gary, Rob and Ashton are 3 definate assets to the racing community. Great guys!!!
Ashton and his dad walking through the garage area
Rob getting us hooked up with scanners
The flaggy guy's stand :)
A view of the stands from the track, and the Mustangs that will take the drivers to their cars after they're introduced.
Mom and Pops
This picture cracks me up because it's like 'Where's Waldo?' In this picture is Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne. I took the picture because of Tony (of course) but didn't notice Kasey was even there until I downloaded the pictures.
DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
Greg Biffle BIFFLE!!!!
J.J. Yeley
Tony
Belts not wantn' to stay tight on this one either!!! ROFL (what is with me tonight?!?!)
Regan Smith
Asthon
Kasey Kahne
Local favorite Clint Bowyer (I used to watch him race at Lakeside here in KC)
Kevin Harvick
Carl Edwards
Kyle Busch
Reed Sorenson
Denny Hamlin
Jeff Burton
Matt Kenseth
View of the crowd from the infield
Mom and Pops waiting for the race to start (we're in the Marine's pit area here)
Fly over (I always love these!!!)
Ed Rensi (Rensi Motorsports)
View of the start/finish line from the pit area
I like this picture HOORAH!!!
Team Marine ready for Ashton to pit
Mom and I were able to get up on the pit box for most of the race. Pops back started hurting, so he decided to leave. That's Lloyd Wideman with us who does sports management and works with Team Rensi.
The pit box. It was really cool being able to sit up there. The scary part was we were told that if the #25 car crashed (thank GOD it didn't - I was praying) we were to drop everything from our hands and get off the cart pronto. Let's just say that when I first got up there I was figuring out where I could jump. LOL
View of Team Marine from the pit box
Picture of Tony (#33) and Ashton (#25) as they pass by
Asthon coming in for a pit
Ashton tearing out after a pit
Where Harvick takes the lead from Kyle Busch and holds on to win the race
Gotta hate it when pieces of your car just fall off. LOL
And the winning #'s are:
1. Harvick
2. Kenseth
3. Busch (Kyle)
4. Stewart
5. Bowyer
6. Edwards
7. Sorenson
8. Biffle (BIFFLE!!!!)
9. Labonte
10. Menard
11. Yeley
12. Leicht
13. Reutimann
14. Lewis Jr.
15. Jon Wood
Now that's one heck of a souvenier!!! (and yes - that is the actual hood off the wrecked Kingsford car) ROFL!!!
On my way home from dropping off the Momma - I saw the McDonald's hauler getting ready to get on the highway to head out.
And right in front of it was the Marine's hauler.
Well, in case you couldn't tell - I had a wonderful time at the Kansas Speedway (from Wednesday right on thru to Saturday).
My SIL Angee called me Sunday morning and said she could get us in to see the Cup race - but that we wouldn't have a seat - and because my feet were still screaming and John's back being as it is, I passed - but boy did I miss a race. AND MY BOY WON!!!!
I would just like to thank everyone again who made all this possible. You all are all awesome - and you definately helped make some memories that will last forever!!
When we got there the Cup guys were getting in their final practice before Sunday, and the Busch drivers were awaiting qualifying.
Here are some of my favorite pics from Saturday:
I love this picture. Ashton's #25 car awaiting qualifying while Tony zooms by in the background practicing.
Here comes TTTTTTTTony!!!!
Now I know I'm one to be talking, but this picture just cracks me up. Tony's belt is pooching a bit, and looks as though it may be a tad snug. ROFL!!! I did hear he's got a personal trainer now though - so good on him. Wish I could have one of those!!! :)
Reed Sorenson with a dude that has a Tom Cruise profile. Now I don't throw that comparison around lightly (cause you know I love my Tommy) but he does have a T.C. profile. :)
Asthon Lewis Jr.
I just cannot say enough nice things about Ashton. He is an absolute doll and so sweet.
Mom and I were trying to figure out if the guy hanging with Aston was Gary Weisbaum (Co-owner/partner Team Rensi Motorsports) who we were to meet. Mom catches Asthon's eye and starts mouthing, "Is that Gary Weisbaum??" It was so funny. You could tell Ashton had no idea what she was saying....I started laughing....and here he comes. Mom asked him again if the man with him was Gary, and he said, "No - that's my dad." We introduced ourselves to him, and he stayed and talked with us for quite a bit. I have to just reiterate here that he is a doll!!! So nice!!!
Mom and Ashton
Me and Ashton
WOW!!! Do I have nerve. I picked on Tony and then I look at this picture and I make up almost 2 Ashton's!!!! Where's my personal trainer?!?!?!? :)
#35 McDonald's driver Regan Smith (Team Rensi Motorsports)
At last...Gary Weisbaum (dark blue shirt) with Ashton, and Ashton's dad (LOL)
Gary is peeps with my brother, and he is such a nice man. He treated us so well, and I can't thank him enough for his hospitality.
Now those are some gas cans!!!
Pops enjoying some BBQ in front of the McDonald's hauler before we head out for driver introductions
Rob Winchester
I don't know what's up with the look on Rob's face, but now knowing his personality (ornery), I could put a few captions - but I'll refrain. (How about you Doug?!?!?) LOL
Rob is also friends with my brother and was the man responsible for getting us our admission passes. He is a super nice guy (did I mention ornery?) and he also treated us so well. He took us out so we could watch the driver introductions from the track, and hooked us up with scanners during the race.
Gary, Rob and Ashton are 3 definate assets to the racing community. Great guys!!!
Ashton and his dad walking through the garage area
Rob getting us hooked up with scanners
The flaggy guy's stand :)
A view of the stands from the track, and the Mustangs that will take the drivers to their cars after they're introduced.
Mom and Pops
This picture cracks me up because it's like 'Where's Waldo?' In this picture is Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne. I took the picture because of Tony (of course) but didn't notice Kasey was even there until I downloaded the pictures.
DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
Greg Biffle BIFFLE!!!!
J.J. Yeley
Tony
Belts not wantn' to stay tight on this one either!!! ROFL (what is with me tonight?!?!)
Regan Smith
Asthon
Kasey Kahne
Local favorite Clint Bowyer (I used to watch him race at Lakeside here in KC)
Kevin Harvick
Carl Edwards
Kyle Busch
Reed Sorenson
Denny Hamlin
Jeff Burton
Matt Kenseth
View of the crowd from the infield
Mom and Pops waiting for the race to start (we're in the Marine's pit area here)
Fly over (I always love these!!!)
Ed Rensi (Rensi Motorsports)
View of the start/finish line from the pit area
I like this picture HOORAH!!!
Team Marine ready for Ashton to pit
Mom and I were able to get up on the pit box for most of the race. Pops back started hurting, so he decided to leave. That's Lloyd Wideman with us who does sports management and works with Team Rensi.
The pit box. It was really cool being able to sit up there. The scary part was we were told that if the #25 car crashed (thank GOD it didn't - I was praying) we were to drop everything from our hands and get off the cart pronto. Let's just say that when I first got up there I was figuring out where I could jump. LOL
View of Team Marine from the pit box
Picture of Tony (#33) and Ashton (#25) as they pass by
Asthon coming in for a pit
Ashton tearing out after a pit
Where Harvick takes the lead from Kyle Busch and holds on to win the race
Gotta hate it when pieces of your car just fall off. LOL
And the winning #'s are:
1. Harvick
2. Kenseth
3. Busch (Kyle)
4. Stewart
5. Bowyer
6. Edwards
7. Sorenson
8. Biffle (BIFFLE!!!!)
9. Labonte
10. Menard
11. Yeley
12. Leicht
13. Reutimann
14. Lewis Jr.
15. Jon Wood
Now that's one heck of a souvenier!!! (and yes - that is the actual hood off the wrecked Kingsford car) ROFL!!!
On my way home from dropping off the Momma - I saw the McDonald's hauler getting ready to get on the highway to head out.
And right in front of it was the Marine's hauler.
Well, in case you couldn't tell - I had a wonderful time at the Kansas Speedway (from Wednesday right on thru to Saturday).
My SIL Angee called me Sunday morning and said she could get us in to see the Cup race - but that we wouldn't have a seat - and because my feet were still screaming and John's back being as it is, I passed - but boy did I miss a race. AND MY BOY WON!!!!
I would just like to thank everyone again who made all this possible. You all are all awesome - and you definately helped make some memories that will last forever!!
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