Pedicures and Fortunes

About two weeks ago, when the consensus was that we 'might' get our referral in July I made a pedicure appointment for this morning in hopes of it being a time of total complete Celebration!!! I explained it to my hubby that 'if' we got our referral in July it would be a "Woohoo I am so excited" pedicure and if we failed to be matched it would then be a "sympathy - pick me up" pedicure.

I'll let you guess which one it was.

So, with PD gone to Nicaragua, the rest of the family headed out for dinner tonight for Chinese and this was the fortune I received in my cookie

I'm not one to put a whole lot of weight into fortunes from cookies, but we will see what kind of truth this one may hold.

***update on Nicaragua ~ we received word that our youth pastor has taken ill with an intestinal infection with what they think had to do with the water. Apparently yesterday they worked with a lot of dirt and when they washed their hands afterward, they suspect he didn't have his hands completely dry before touching face/mouth. He was up all night sick with fever and other yuk I won't mention. Prayers are needed for BJ as he's had to miss one of the biggest high-lights of the trip today. Also prayer for the rest of the team to remain strong and healthy. The rest of them are having a great time and doing very well.

Another Year and Another Country

Yesterday one of my babies turned 16! Wow, I can hardly believe time has gone by so fast. To my dear sweet 'PD', I am so incredibly proud of what an incredible fine young man you are becoming. I look forward to the many years to come!

And if turning 16 wasn't enough, this morning at 4:15am we headed to the airport to put PD on a plane for Nicaragua for his first missions trip. I am so excited for him and his team (17 of them) for this amazing journey that they have chosen to take. God Bless you all and our prayers are with you! We'll see you in a few weeks.

Just a Bit Outside

Here's a few Baseball terms that sum up where we are with the latest batch of referrals:

Just a Bit Outside

Swing and a Miss

Ball 4...Take Your Base

YOUR OUT!!!

What we are really looking for is a HOMERUN.

So, as you can see, we missed it yet again (what were we really thinking anyways right?!) The CCAA officially matched all families who were logged in to January 25, 2006, so with our LID being January 27th, can we hope - yet once again - for an August referral??? You be the judge!

I've Been Tagged!

We have been tagged to write our six word memoir by "Alyson & Ford" over at "Imagine Alyzabeth An...It's Easy If You Try"

Basically, what that mean is I must come up with something creatively unique in just 6 short words - summing up our life at this current state.

So...without further delay I give you:
Impatiently Waiting For Our New Daughter

There, maybe it's not so 'creative' or even 'unique' but it truly sums up exactly where we are. Now, with that said, I could've chosen:
Soaking Up Sun Before It's Gone (since our WA weather has been less than desirable for June)
or
Rearranging Bedroom Before Our Daughter's Arrival
how about
Our House: Soon Turned Upside Down
or even
Gettin' The Sleep While I Can
my personal favorite
Before long, What's That Horrible Smell?

So, no matter how you sum it up, 6 words usually can't cut it! or can it?

Now, if you're up to the challenge (and fun), here are the rules........ you need to describe your life in 6 words, link back to me, and then tag another 5 people. Leave them a comment to let them know they are tagged. It really is fun. And with that, we tag:

K1 in WA - In China with Truly Blessed, and maybe she'll play along
Liptacks & Ladybugs
Truly Blessed - they are currently in China now, so they may not respond
CougChick
Our Journey to Sophie

Definitely a road well traveled

Today marks our 29th month log in date anniversary.
Wow! I can't remember the last time I had to wait so long for something so wanted! It's very clear, we have definitely taken the road 'well' traveled, by many who have gone before us and many who are to follow.