Archive for December, 2007
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007Sandi reads a lot of Ethiopian adoption blogs for obvious reasons. Tonight she noticed that one of them had gotten their court date. That is such a happy time, but what makes it even more impressive is that they finished their dossier on September 19, 2007! They’ve spent a little over six months total on [...]
Protected: Tour of the Brown Homestead
Sunday, December 30th, 2007There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
The Viper Is Coming
Sunday, December 30th, 2007“Daddy, come and wipe me. I mean, Scarecrow, come and wipe me!” — Madeline The first sentence is an oft-heard request. I didn’t respond quickly enough, which Madeline interpreted as her calling the wrong guy. What’s even funnier is that while I was doing the deed, she reasoned, “Because Dorothy can’t wipe herself.” Maybe I’m [...]
Cough it up
Friday, December 28th, 20073 weeks ago I took Mimi into the Dr. because she had a bad cough. While the cough was not constant after some breathing treatments she was still not getting better so I figured I should take her in. I took her in today and they did a chest x-ray. Mimi has bronchiolitis or pneumonia. [...]
We are CERTIFIED!!!
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Hooray!!! I just got the email that we are once again certified in the state of Arizona to adopt a child!!!!! Now our certification is sent to CIS and we wait 4-6 weeks for the I-171H to arrive by mail! That gives me plenty of time to get all the stuff together for the dossier, [...]
A Meal Fit for a King (And Queen and Princesses)
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007For Christmas dinner we had a nice candlelit dinner with all the special touches. This includes drinking Martinelli’s apple cider from our Waterford crystal and eating from our Spode Christmas Tree China. Generally I serve dinner all pre dished out since the kitchen is so far from the dining room and I don’t want to [...]
Holiday Wrap Up
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007We had a perfect day. Kimmie loves EVERYTHING! Seriously she loved everything about Christmas. Kid is a Christmas fool. No idea where she gets that. Annie loves her new guinea pig “Nacho”. He is rescued from the humane society and so cute! Mimi loved all her new toys. Mommy was so blessed and spoiled. Daddy [...]
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007Here is a peak into our home this morning. Enjoy and hope you had a great holiday!
Smells like Christmas
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007We have finished shopping and the girls and I have set out baking. I made a commitment to myself when the girls were born to bake Christmas cookies with them each year. This year was no exception. I loved the time we spent together. This year was interesting as the girls had their own ideas [...]
Hope for our son
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007Yeah the holidays have made me very sentimental and yearning for Salty. How can I not. I hope that all my children always find a way to dream for more.
Gingerbread house 2007
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007The first weekend of the month we attended Liz and Alex’s annual Gingerbread House Party. It was such fun. As usual they put out a great spread and we have a jolly time decorating our house. Kimberly took over the job of decorating the trees. Annie helped with the licorice and really enjoyed learning how [...]
I can still fit!
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Today Mimi was sorting through my drawer and stumbled upon a preemie dress she wore when she was first born. Here is a pic of her in it from May 6th, 2005. Here she is in it today! Yeah it is a bit shorter but I was amazed that it fit. She has worn it [...]
Dancing Mimi
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Today was Mimi’s Christmas Family Dance Show. She invited Daddy, Grammy and Papa. She was so excited to perform for them. She did a great job. Mimi is the one wearing the purple leotard.
Santa
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Yesterday I took the kids to finish up our Christmas shopping. We are officially done!!! While at the mall we stopped by to speak to Santa. In true form, Kimberly was the first to greet Santa. Kimberly is a rule follower. She knows the drill. First you have to tell Santa what you want, then [...]
Peach living it up
Monday, December 17th, 2007The girls love to play with and adore Peach. Mimi was playing with her one evening and called me over to look at Peach. I had to snap a pic!! I could not believe the detail she went to, even including a book open as though Peach was reading. One day Peach will be too [...]
Real time
Friday, December 14th, 2007Yesterday a dear friend lost her husband suddenly to a short battle with cancer. She was a true testament to love to her husband. For ages she had not gone and done things with the girls in favor of spending time with her husband. Did she somehow know that the time was shorter for him [...]
Luckily, An Idle Threat
Friday, December 14th, 2007“Put me back in my bed now or I will bite you!” — Kimberly Said to the world at large as she was laying by herself in the midst of a serious fit on the day bed in the “office.” She had pitched an initial fit in her bed when she kept talking—after being warned—and [...]
Smarty pants
Thursday, December 13th, 2007“Mom, you made the Mimi!” ~ Madeline Said to me while she was watching me type and saw a capital M appear on the screen. My little smarty!
Personalized Gifts
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007If you are still searching for that special something for somone on your list. Look no further! These personalized bracelets are new to www.need2bead.com and they are beautiful!! 2 strand mother bracelet $40.00 Family bracelet with initials and birthstone crystals on each dangle $30.00 Please excuse the horrible pics. I am no photographer. Must put [...]
Our First Snow Trip
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007In one of those rare, treasured spontaneous moments, Sandi suggested on Thursday that we book a room in Flagstaff for Saturday night. We found a two room suite for $71, which we thought—correctly—would be enough room for the 5B. Sandi packed our things on Saturday morning and off we went. The ride up was uneventful [...]
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