So nice

Congratulations to my adoptive mommy friend. She and her DH met their beautiful boy today! They will be coming home from South Korea soon! The pictures are beautiful and it's really nice to see their "Magic Moment" come to life! We are so happy for them!
I have been on vacation all week! it's been amazing.
My Dad came to stay with me for a bit, he helped me help the handyman we hired!
We have some beautiful new faucets and light fixtures... and toilet seats! Kyle gets home tonight from a business trip. I can't wait to see him and see what he things of the new stuff!
I started a cross stitch for the nursery. It's a really small one. Good thing... it's going to take me forever. Slow and steady wins the race!
I love having vacation! This week has been great. My cousins are coming for a visit and a catch up, and it will be so nice!
Back to reality on Monday!
I should really go and buy some lottery tickets!

Kung Hei Fat Choy- Happy New Year Baby Lauryn!

Happy New Year! This is the year of the Ox!
OX 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Ox people are hard-working and persistent, they can stick at a task longer and go at it harder than anybody. They believe in themselves and tend to classify almost everything into two basic categories, bad and good. They hold up their high standards as a model and severely judge those who don't aspire to maintain these same ideals.
Ox people are not social or party animals, they tend to be quiet when in a party. Although appears to be tranquil, in fact, Oxens are ponderous but impulsive when angry. They are capable of fearsome rages, therefore, it is better not to cross an Oxen.
Ox people are observant, they have remarkable memories and are good at reporting on absolutely everything they observe. Go ask an Oxen if he remembers who were at the party 8 months ago, most likely, he will name them one by one to you.
In the home, the Ox is a great guy to have around. In business, the OX can succeed in the arts, a contracting business, or an estate., thanks to their creative nature. And since an Ox is intelligent and good at his hands, he can be a good surgeon as well.
Ox people are stubborn and dogmatic, they believe in their decision and will never regret. They are also very close to their families. disappointingly, Oxens often find that those who are close to them fail to understand them. Nevertheless, they are patient, and caring and that makes the Oxen the best friend you can ever have.
Oxens are very responsible and loyal. Ox people are seldom jealous. but they will be jealous of their rights; and the fidelity of a husband or a wife is one of their rights. They are very family-oriented, conservative and faithful.

I was wrong, but it's all good!

So, we got an update from our agency today. Looks like I was wrong. I had originally posted stating that our LID was August 18... turns out it's August 26. Our files were sent August 15, received August 18 and logged in August 26.
They are stating that the wait is currently 34 months from your log in date. That would mean our referral would come around May 2011! It sounds sooo far away!! Yikes. So, I ate some cookies and dried my tears. I am back to battle the wait.
I am okay with this. Really, really I am. We have so much to do, and we want to do it right. So, I am okay with this. However... I just want our baby girl home.
On the plus side, there are lots of events coming up through our agency. I hope we are able to attend some of them!
I think it's just the week. It's dark, cold and there is so much snow. Time for some me time!
Goodness knows I have the time for it! LOL!
For all the families waiting for their children, I wish you all lots of love and best wishes.
For all those lucky ones who have their children... enjoy every second!
Keep warm everyone... it's cold out there!

Happy Birthday Daddy to be!

Just a quick note to wish my darling husband Kyle a very happy birthday.
I hope this is a year of dreams coming true for you!
I can't wait until our daughter is in charge of making your birthday cake! Knowing you, you'd eat the whole thing if she used salt instead of sugar. You will make a great Daddy!
You are my very best friend, my one true love, and so supportive!
With love today and always. xoxo

Also, it's with great pleasure that I announce that my adoptive mommy friend and her husband got the call that they are travelling! They will hold their dear son very soon.
Congratulations!

New Year, new look?!?

Whatcha think?

Bring it '09!

Nothing new to report, it's still a hurry up and wait game. You know what, I'm okay with that! For the time being anyway. Kyle and I are in the middle of some home renos! Nothing major, just some stuff to make our lives a bit easier, and our home a bit homier (if that's even a word!) Well... when they are all done our lives will be a bit easier LOL!
Kyle has been super busy. I mean BUSY! He travels for business a LOT in January. It's awesome for him. He eats, sleeps and breaths his job. I wish I could love my job that much! Don't get me wrong I do love my job, but it certainly doesn't spill over into any extra curricular activities that I do. For Kyle, it's everything. It's one of the things I love most about him. He's so passionate about his work.
My Mom and Dad have been a huge help. Not sure January would run as smoothly if they weren't as helpful. So, just a little shout out to Mom and Dad. Thanks for all you do! I hope that Kyle and I are half the parents you've been to me... well to us!
The nursery should be empty and ready to tackle by the end of January. I can't wait! I just have to remember that our champagne idea's and our beer budget need to meet somewhere in the middle! So like the title says... Bring it '09... we are ready.