Adoption Update

With all the moving issues I haven't had much time to do or think about the adoption process. I let the HS agency know that the deal fell through & that I'd like to forge ahead full steam. I don't want to wait any longer in this 'holding pattern'. My brother & his beautiful wife were kind enough to send their reference paper work in. They were the last of the 5.. I have to get my TB test, then we're done. I think. I have to pull out my check list... I wonder if I packed it.

Not Sold....?

So, over the past 2 days I have been on an emotional roller coaster that unfortunately seems never ending. To make a long (very, very, long) story somewhat short, it seems that the deal may have fallen through. The lawyer found that the buyer doesn't have a job anymore. That is kind of an issue when you want to apply for a mortgage. Figures. Just when I started getting everyone used to the idea of moving. Just when I started getting myself used to the idea of moving. It's back on the MLS as of today. We'll just have to see what happens. It's a good thing we don't have much planned this weekend as we have to clear away the boxes and get the house back into 'showing' shape. Keeps us busy, right?

Sweet 16..

S (my middle one)turned 16 Saturday. Hard to believe that I'm that old... :) Seems like she was just born. She's a sweet kid, who gets REALLY good grades, loves her friends, loves her phone, has a big heart, could probably help more around the house, loves the computer, loves basketball, and Irish Dances... She really is a good kid & I'm fortunate & blessed to have her in my life. Happy Birthdday Sweetie!

For Sale!

Well, the sign is up in the front yard & it's on the MLS. This is just the temporary sign until the bigger one that goes in the ground gets installed. Today I noticed that another house down at the end of the block has a For Sale sign in it's front lawn this afternoon.. That makes 3 For Sale on my block & one across the street!!

My Mom's Day Gift

My mom is the nicest! We were at a shower recently and the mom to be received a Vera Bradley diaper bag. I am obsessed with Vera Bradley, but can never bring myself to spend that kind of money on a bag. Anyway, I remarked that she had received my favorite print. My mom, bless her soul, was kind enough to remember my favorite print & look what showed up for my Mother's Day gift...

Guitar Hero

I was at a charity auction for work last week. One of the neatest things I bid on and won was the game 'Guitar Hero'. If you haven't tried it, you really should! It is the coolest. I'm currently on tour in the Rat Cellar in Detroit.... S is so good at it she's on an overseas tour currenly in England....

Always in my room...

So, since the computer is in my room so that I can monitor who's on it & when, my room becomes the 'hang out' room. There's a TV, a nice comfy bed, one which is highly suitable for jumping!!!!

Like this....

Soccer!

R had a soccergame Saturday. We found out his team is in first place & they get to play in the Championshio game on Saturday. Bad news is that the girls have dancing in Indy Saturday too... We'll have to see if R's grandpa can keep him overnight Friday & then take him Saturday. Hopefully!
Here he is walking off the field.