I completely forgot to mention one other FD gift...

Our dossier went into translation today. Fingers crossed that either at the end of this week or beginning of next our dossier will be mailed to China. The wait is so long that we really try not to talk about it, but it feels a little more real. And you never know what will happen in the world of International Adoption!

The picture I added is a "Red Couch Photo" taken our last day in China. We left later that evening to head towards Los Angeles. We spent the night in LA and headed home and landed in Texas November 4, 2006. There was nothing posed about those smiles, we were the happiest people on the planet! Can't you tell???

Father's Day gift

I ordered this photo blown up to an 11x17 and will have it matted and framed for DH for Father's Day. I'm going to also buy a coffee mug for DH from baby because she OFTEN talks about "Daddy's Coffee"!

I think what I love most about this picture is how turning it to b/w hides so many problems. Here it is in color:

Ahhh - Calgon take me away!

Someone just taught herself how to climb out of a crib WITH a crib tent. Oh boy. We're buying her a toddler bed tomorrow and removing all the furniture from her room.

I am not looking forward to this one at all. Any advice?

I love this little girl!

Just going through some old photos and found this one again. Is she not just the cutest?

First Page...and I'm thrilled with it!

Okay, this is the first page to my scrapbook. I'm a bad, bad digital scrapper. I can't figure out how to give credits. If you recognize an item, please let me know and I will give credit, but I can't find the credit info in my stuff.

I'm profusely sorry if it's yours, and I will rectify it right away.

So...whatcha think for a beginner???

Fun side by side comparison

So...someone took my picture below of DD at Pump it Up and performed even more magic upon it. Take a look!

She added a side by side so I could see the difference. I love it - what do you think?

Now I'm a bit biased because my daughter it too cute for words, but I think the picture really brings out her personality! A little impish and very, very happy.

What do you think?

Thanks Bev!!!

A blow to all women - and it's my fault!

Yep, there are women out there fighting for equal rights, to be President and fair pay for everyone. And you know what I did???

I asked for new pots and pans for our 11th wedding anniversary. Now, anyone who knows me knows that barefoot and pregnant is exactly how I'd love to spend life, but that's not in the cards. Nope, it's on to new pots and pans. And, technically we are expecting!!! Our dossier should go to China - so I guess I am paper pregnant and barefoot in the kitchen!!!

Sorry women everywhere, you've taken a step back, but I'll have a great sautee pan!