Yes I know, it's been two months...

Hi Ya'll! Yes, I realize that it has been two months since I have posted a blog! Sorry! But I have had nothing to talk about. Things are still the same. Now that the nursery is done, and all we can do is wait, I try to keep my mind off of the whole thing. When I start thinking about everything, I get sad, and I'm not so much a fan of that mood.

We are now at just over 3 months of officially waiting, and just over 8 months since we officially started the adoption process. We survived another round of birthdays, and another holiday season; all with empty arms. This Christmas, I couldn't even bring myself to think the thought, "Surely next year we'll have a baby at Christmas." I have thought that every year for the past 4 years. I couldn't do it this year. I'm not sure if it's because I don't believe it anymore, or if it just hurts to think about if I'm wrong.

In our 3 months of waiting, we have only had 3 profiling opportunites. I know there's no "normal" amount. But is that more, less, or about the same as everyone else's situation? The first one we had to decline, and the other two, the birth mother chose another family. I know with the most recent one, she chose a family that already had a little girl because she wanted a sibling for her daughter.

What else?? Oh! My family was so incredibly sweet this year for our Christmas gifts. My parents sent us money AND a gift card for Babies R Us. But what was really sweet was what my Mom wrote in the card. She doesn't normally talk about it much, unless I bring it up. And I think it's just because she's scared to see me get hurt. But she went on to tell us how we're going to be great parents, and how she wanted us to get something that her grandbaby would love. I cried. It was so incredibly sweet, and she has no idea how much that meant to me. And then my sisters bought me the most adorable stuffed animal for the nursery! Have you seen these? They are so sweet! They bought us the monkey! Kyle calls me Monkey (long, silly story). You put a scented pouch in the back of it, and it makes it smell wonderful! I had mentioned to them a few months ago that I thought they were cute, and would like to get one for the nursery. They remembered. That also made me cry. Haha! You all know too well that I am a big ole crybaby. But things like that just make me a blubbering mess. Clearly, the Christmas was filled with lots of emotions, as usual! But luckily this year, there were happy tears in there as well.

Before I go, how is everyone doing? I admit, I haven't read anyone's blogs in a very long time. Like I said, I just try to keep my mind off of it all. How is everyone doing? Have I missed any matches or placements or births?? Fill me in! I think about you guys all of the time! And I hope everyone is doing great! Hopefully 2011 will be our year! But only time will tell.

XOXOX

Photos of the nursery!

 I finally took pictures of our now painted nursery! It looks so great! I LOVE it! And I cannot wait to bring home our little Babycakes Cope! We haven't received anymore calls since the one a few weeks ago. But after four years of playing this game, waiting is definitely nothing new to us! We have been staying incredibly busy! I am a HORRIBLE bloggy friend, and I am so so so very far behind on reading! I'm sure I've missed all kinds of important stuff. :( I'm working on getting caught up though, I promise!

Anyway, not much new going on. Nursery is painted. Kyle has been working on sanding and re-painting some furniture for the room. And next, he'll be starting on the bookcase that he wants to build! I need to figure out what I where I want to put what on the walls...I want to work in my photography somehow. But I'm not sure how...ideas?

Alright, here are the photos that you've been waiting for! I hope everyone is doing great!!!

No news. And some photos!

Nothing new to report on the adoption front. We haven't gotten another call since the one on Kyle's birthday. We've been paper pregnant for a month, as of tomorrow. Still early in the game, don't worry. I haven't lost any hope yet!

We finished painting the nursery this weekend! And by we, I mean Kyle. He's my own personal superstar! He hates painting so much, but knew how much I wanted that room done. He's so good to me! It looks so great! The colors are perfect! Once Kyle takes the tape and plastic off, I will take a picture of the room. My friend Brina is going to help make curtains. We already have the bedding. And I've been trying to figure out what I want to do with the walls. Oh! Kyle is also going to build a bookshelf/toy box too! And he's been sanding down an old end table, as well. We are so excited to finally be preparing for Babycakes Cope! I should have my registry complete soon too! But I don't know what to do from there. I don't want to put it out there, and make people think that I expect them to buy us stuff. Because I don't, at all! But I know so many of our friends have asked about one...how do I give it out without looking tacky?

Thank goodness it's a short week. Today was so long! I slept like crap last night, and woke up to the lovely "Flo" this morning. Thanks dearheart, but you can leave now. I get the worst cramps, and it makes life miserable for a couple of days. Luckily I'm off tomorrow. We bought a new dryer two nights ago, and it will be delievered tomorrow. Perfect excuse to lay around the house all day, waiting for them to come.

I think that's about it to report for now. We did our scenic day trip this past weekend. It was gorgeous! I love fall! Want to see some pictures?? I hope so, because I'm going to anyway! Sorry for the overload! Ya'll know that I'm a photo fanatic and I can't control myself! And these are only a few of the several hundred that I took! ;) Enjoy!

Our first profile view!

We finally had a chance to be profiled! And oh my gosh, what a whirlwind it was! I got a call from our agency around 9 this morning. She told me that they were sending over profiles to a birth mother, for a baby boy born two days ago! And they were leaving in about half an hour! Kyle was at work, so I had to call around, until I was finally able to get ahold of him, to make sure that we had the "ok" from him. Unfortunately she ended up choosing another family. But still, it's nice to finally have that first one out of the way! And like I keep telling myself, you have to go through some "no"s before you get to your "yes"!

Today was Kyle's birthday. Brina and I made him cupcakes for him to take to work. The boys really appreciate when I send goodies! He said they were demolished really quick! And then tonight, we went out with the Macready family for dinner. We both worked all day, but we still had a nice night.

I think this weekend we are going to do the drive up to/through Vermont. Fall is here, and it is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to take pictures! Hopefully the weather cooperates! Right now, we're getting all of the gross weather from the hurricane. It's pouring, and the wind is blowing like nobody's business!

Hmm...let's see...what else? What else? I'm sure there was something else. But I'm tired. And ready for the weekend! Hope you all have a fabulous one!

Slacker!

I can't believe I haven't posted about this yet, but I've been kind of busy the last few days!
Anyway, on Thursday I received a call from our agency. It was for our first profiling opportunity! Exciting right?! I was so thrilled! And it all seemed fantastic! It was a little boy, due at the end of October. I know right?! But unfortunately, we had to turn it down because the fees were too much. E-mom is in FL. And after we added in an estimated travel expense amount, we just didn't think we could swing it. I was crushed. I know that it's awesome that we had a chance so quickly. But it was just such a painful reminder of all that we have to go through to become parents. How many people have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to have their family? Or better yet, how many don't? It sucks. But what can you do right? I should just be grateful that we had a chance to be viewed, and just keep hoping that we don't have to wait long for another chance, and that the next time we'll be able to say yes.

September has been such a busy month! We've been on the go constantly! But you know what? I don't hate it! We're having a great time! And I just realized that Kyle's birthday is Thursday! I knew it was coming soon, but I didn't realize that September is already almost over. Nuts, I tell you!

My birthday is in two months. Brina's is a week before. We always do something together. Trying to figure out what this year's plans will entail. Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll have a great time!

It's officially fall now, and I love it! The leaves are changing, and oh my gosh! It's absolutely gorgeous! It's been a long time since I've gotten the full fall colors effect! Washington really is the evergreen state! I think next weekend we might take a day trip up to Vermont so that I can get some great photo opps. Don't worry! I'll share!

Anyway, I really need to go clean up around here. I have been reading, and keeping up with everyone! Just being a slacker on commenting. I'll try to get better.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I've got a hot date tonight!

 Here is us the night that we found out that we were officially home study complete! The lighting was not so great in the house and it took 10+ photos to get this one. Kyle was less than thrilled. Haha! But for the last 8.5 years, he's been used to me shoving a camera in his face always! So he sucked it up and smiled like a good boy!

Tonight we're going out to dinner to celebrate! I think we're going to The Cheesecake Factory. Not only is it one of my all time favorites, but it's always been our kind of go-to place to celebrate anniversaries, my birthday, ect. Plus hello?! Cheesecake! Yes please!

Things are going great! Kyle is off the next couple of days, then will be back on a daytime schedule for the next two weeks or so. That will be nice! The rotating shift work takes some getting used to. But a.)we did it when we were in Charleston. And b.)Even with the constantly changing schedule, it's still waaaaaaay better than when we were in Washington. He comes home everyday! And that is awesome! His schedule here is crazy though. Starting Saturday, he'll work 7 days of daytime hours, then gets 2 days off, then he will work 4 days of daytime hours for training, then gets a 4 day weekend, then he works 7 days of swing shift (2 p.m.-12a.m.- I hate this one the most!), 2 days off, then 7 days of mids (10p.m.-8 a.m.), 2 days off, then starts back with days! Confusing right?! Haha! But that best thing is that it's set! I can look at a calender, two months from now and make plans. Which is a luxury we didn't have when he was on the Lincoln.

Anyway, now I'm just rambling. I should probably pull myself away from the computer and go shower, and I still need to figure out what I'm wearing. I hope you are all having a lovely week! And hopefully soon enough I'll actually have something exciting to blog about!

We are officially paper pregnant!

We FINALLY got our paper today saying that we are officially home study complete! We are now active at the agency, and our profile can now be shown. We are so excited!!! According to my ticker, its been exactly 5 months and 1 week since we started. I think I may do a new ticker starting with today. Not sure if Ill keep two, or have the new replace the old...

My phone has been blowing up today with texts, calls, Facebook, and Twitter notifications! We have received so much love, support, and excitement from everyone! To us, this is the equivalent of getting a positive pregnancy test! And its nice to see that so many people feel the same way, and our sharing in our excitement and joy. Now I can finally paint the nursery, buy some more stuff, and register without feeling like a complete loser! LOL

Today, one of my best friends took me shopping. She bought 3 outfits and a toy for little Babycakes Cope! I love that she is as into it as I am! Thats a good friend, right there! We also celebrated by shooting off some of those little plastic party poppers that shoot out confetti! Hehe! Weeeeeeee!

Anyway, I just wanted to share our great news with all of my lovies in the bloggy world! Thank-you all for all of the support that you have given me on here. You are all amazing, and I'm so glad to have "met" you! Hugs and love!

WTF September? Where did you come from?!

Seriously? It's September? Really? Am I on candid camera?

I cannot believe that August is over. It's going to be 2011 before we know it! That's crazy! Here is a list of things that I cannot believe, that come along with it already being the ninth month of the year:

* I cannot believe that it's been almost 5 months since we started the home study process. (And we still haven't received the final paperwork to be complete! Any day now?)

* I cannot believe that Kyle and I have been married for 6.5 years, and together for 8.5, as of this month.

* I cannot believe that as of this month, Kyle and I have been trying to build our family for 4 years. Gosh that's a really long time.

* I cannot believe that Kyle will be 26 this month, and I will too in just 2 months. i'm officially closer to 30, than 20.

* I cannot believe that at the end of this month, we will have lived in New York for 6  months.

Obviously a lot of disbelief comes with the start of September. Kyle and I have been through a lot together. And I have no doubt that we'll go through a lot more together. We should be home study complete any day now, and then the official waiting begins. I'm really hopeful and optimistic that maybe we can be matched by the end of the year. I know it's wishful thinking, but not entirely unrealistic. Only time will tell!

My parents and sisters are in Texas visiting my brother, his wife, and their new baby. I'm jealous that the whole family is there, but me! I wish I could have gone too. But hopefully this spring, we will all be able to go home at the same time. That's the possible plan, anyway. My Mom hasn't had all 4 of her kids home at the same time since 2006. Sad, right? It would be so great if we could all get together this spring, and even more amazing if Kyle and I go with a little one in tow!

That's all I've got for now kiddos. It's a "school" night, so I better get to bed before long. My fingers are crossed that by the end of the week we'll be paper pregnant!

Oh and by the way, my blog is currently under construction. My lovely PLP Brina is re-doing it for me. Looking good so far! And she also created a new button to match, so if you haven't yet grab it, and add it to your page! If you have one, let me know and I'll add it to mine!

*kisses*

Boo hiss!

I heard back from our social worker last night. Apparently he is out of town until late Friday night. Which means that the earliest he could get it notarized and back in the mail to the agency would probably be Monday. Meaning we won't receive it until the end of next week. Suck.
I know it's not a huge deal, because in reality, we're just waiting to be home study complete, so that we can wait to be matched. Hurry up and wait, as they say! But I was really anticipating being done a couple of weeks ago. *shrugs* Oh well. What can you do, right?

How long did your home study process take? We'll be just shy of 5 months, it looks like.

It's my day off. I have a ton of photos to edit. And we're having a BBQ this weekend, so I also need to clean some. But before I go, let me leave you with my newest work of art! I'm going to print each letter individually and hang them in our front hallway. Tell me what you think! I think I'm a fan!

Thinking of You...

It seem that over the course of the last month or so, not only has their been a baby boom in the adoption blogger world, but there's also been a trend of failed adoptions. There have been several of my blogger friends that have recently gone through one. And it just breaks my heart. But somehow, they have all remained strong, kept their head high, and kept right along. And when it happens, there's nothing that you can say to make it better. I think anyone in the IF community knows that there usually aren't any words. All you can do is tell them that you're thinking and praying for them. And that you're there to cry to, if needed. It sucks to see someone hurting.

And it also scares me. Of course, with adoption, there's always the chance of these things happening. But seeing it happen, first hand to people you "know", it's terrifying. I know that without risks, there are no rewards. And I will continue down this path that we are going. I will try to remain cautious once chosen, but I'm also not naive. I know that when it happens, I will fall head over heels in love. And just have to hope to God that he has chosent that baby to be mine!

Anyway, this has been something that's been on my mind for awhile now. And after hearing about another failed adoption today, I felt the need to get it off of my chest. On our adoption front, still no papers. I'm about to email my social worker and check to see when he mailed them back to the agency. Still holding out hope that we can celebrate our paper pregnancy this weekend. Guess we'll see!

To the ladies who are dealing with this right now, you all have so many people who care about you, and who are thinking about you. And I won't try to say anything to fix it, because that's impossible. So I'm sending lots of hugs your way!

::HUGS::

This and that. And a lot of photos!

Hello friends! How's everyone doing??

I'm doing pretty good! I have my days though. Lately, I've been feeling very overwhelmed with everything. Not just adoption related stuff. But what can you do about it, other than suck it up and go with it?
Here are some things going on lately:
   * I have been taking a ton of pictures with my new camera! I'll post some at the end of this post. I even had my first paying customer, since moving to New York! It's a start to re-building my clientele out here.
   * Our home study papers should be here any day now! I've been saying this for over a week. But I was confused by what our agency told me. She said she put it in the mail last Friday. I assumed it was coming straight to us. But then I found out that it goes to our social worker, back to the agency, then back to us. Assuming he was prompt about getting it signed, then it should be here to us sometime this week! We are this close!
   * Kyle and I have been spending a lot of time together! I LOVE shore duty!!!
   *  I have been extremely self-conscious lately. I always am, but it's just intensified recently. Especially last night when I went out with a few of my much thinner girlfriends. Nobody wants to be the fat friend in the group. And even though I almost always am, last night I was so incredibly uncomfortable. I hate that feeling. But luckily, I have a husband who loves me no matter what I look like, and still finds me sexy even! When he woke up this morning, and I told him about my night, he made me feel much better and loved up on me!
   * Both of my sisters passed their state boards for their nursing licenses! Good job Erika and Whitney! I'm so proud of you both!
   * My nephew made his entrance into the world last week! Mom, Dad (my brother), and baby are all doing well! This is him.

And for some of my newer pictures! Sorry if I go overboard! I love taking pictures! Oh and if you're on Facebook, you should become a fan of my photo page!

These first few are of our good friend Billy and his son, Bly. Billy lives in Virginia and his son lives up here in New York. He comes up to visit every chance he gets, but of course its never often enough. I volunteered to do a photo shoot for him!

Kyle and I went to the fair to test out my new camera! And to eat funnel cake. Mmmm.

This cute family was my first official paying shoot in NY! They are my neighbors, though not for much longer. :( They are so sweet, and we had a great time doing the pictures!

Their girls, Randi and Hannah. Sisterly love!

This is where we did the photos at. Beautiful right?!

And just for funsies, a new self portrait of Kyle and I. Neither one of us have been terribly photogenic lately! LoL

  

Tarnished.

I hate that my feelings have to tarnish everything. But I can't help it. After everything we've been through, those feelings and emotions are there. And they effect my life. I can't hear a pregnancy or birth announcement without having that bit of resentment. I can't buy baby gifts for others without desperately wishing that it was for my baby. And I can't see a happy little family without biting back the tears.
Wednesday, my brother and his wife will be welcoming their first child into the world. My big brother is going to be a daddy to a baby boy. And while I am so happy for them (they were IFers too), I still can't help but feel that sharp pain of sadness/jealousy/resentment. It seems like they just found out they were pregnant last week. Time flies.
In the last four years, I have seen so many people get pregnant and have their babies. And a lot of them I've seen do it more than once. Everyone around me is building their families. While we have been working at trying to build a family for nearly four years. Life is not fair. So cliche', but so true. I know that we are getting so close to finally achieving the dream. Closer than we've ever been before! But until we have our baby in our arms, it's just not close enough.

On a brighter note, I am so thrilled for all of my adoptive mommy friends out there who have recently been matched and/or brought home your babies! How exciting! It seems like it's been a baby boom in the adoption blogger world in the last few weeks! Congratulations to you all!!! I cannot wait for our turn! But in the meantime, I will bask in your glow. And you are all helping to keep me optimistic! Eyes on the prize, as they say! And for those of those that are still waiting (IFers and waiting to adopt), we'll get our babies, one way or another, they will come to us. Keep your chins up, and your cocktail glass full! ;)

Working for the weekend!

And it looks like my hard work has paid off! Weehaww! I'm kind of bummed though. We were supposed to go out on their boat with our neighbors, but apparently a lot of family popped in, so we had to reschedule. Boo whore! I had to go play on the lake. Oh well. Maybe next time.

Pete the social worker says that he will have our home study written up by the end of next week at the latest! Then it goes to our agency to be proofed, then to us to be signed, and voila! Home study complete!

As soon as we are complete, Kyle and I are going to start on the nursery! Yippee! AND we will go register. I will finally get to register! Do you know how long I've been waiting for this?! To some, lame. But to me, BA!

My blog needs a face lift. But I'm too lazy/don't have the time to re-do it. And I really am not into paying to get it done. Even though I have seem so CUTE ones!

As always, still reading, just sucking at commenting. My bad.

I'm off to go snuggle with my Boo! Hope y'all have a great weekend!

Our home study visit is over!

Wednesday was the big day. The day we met our social worker, Pete, and the day that of our complete home study visit. He was awesome enough to roll them all into one meeting. We covered it all that day; couple interview, individual interviews, and our in home visit. He was here for over 4 hours. But it all went really well! Pete is extremely laid back, friendly, and put our minds at ease. He laughed a lot (but I mean, come on! We're really funny and charming people!). Prior to the visit, I posted on Twitter, asking for things I should not say to him. We got some really funny responses, including telling him about the matching kennels that we have for the dog and the baby! I have great friends! Ha!

But now, that visit is done and over with! He said it will take him a week or two to write up a draft. Then we'll get together again to review it, he submits it, it gets approved, and BAM! We'll be home study complete! Hooray! And then? More waiting! Oh well, it's not any worse than any of the other waiting we've done. I'll take it!

Everything else is going really good! Still really liking the new town. Work is good, the girls are growing like whoa! Wanna see a new picture? I took this earlier in the week with my bad ass new camera! OMFG its awesome and I totally want to make out with it!

How stinkin' cute are those girls?! Katie is on the left, Maddie is on the right.

Oh and I'm finally making some new friends! Thank goodness, I felt like such a loser for awhile. But I'm getting out there, and meeting new people. Including a couple who doesn't have any kids (which is such a rare find in our age group!), the new adoptive parents, and some other really great women. I'm such a social person, and I love having a large, diverse circle of friends. Moving around a lot, you have to rebuild that circle every few years. And I'm working on it again.

Alright, I gots ta go! Brina is bringing over her youngest and her dog. We're watching them while they take their two big kids to an amusement/water park. Plus I've got a ton of pictures to edit. Oh don't you worry! I'm going to have a large picture spam post soon! I have to show off my skills/the awesomeness that is my new camera! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Sweets!

My first Blogger award!

The Rules

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.

Thanks to Brina! She's one of my bests, an amazing mother, and a crafty lady! And funny too! Plus, she gives away shit all of the time! What's not to love?!



2. Share seven things about yourself.


* I HATE cotton balls! I cannot stand the feel of them or the sound. And yes, they make a sound. Just pull one apart. ::shivers:: Ugh. I think I just threw up in my mouth!

* I have OCD tendencies when it comes to certain things. Example, my closet. I like everything hung in a certain order in there. I don't like it when it gets messed up. But most other things, I'm pretty haphazard about.

* I LOVE coffee and diet soda! They are two of my biggest addictions. And  Coffee Mate Coconut creamer in my coffee is the absolute best! Well, as far as home brewed coffee goes. Hands down though, a venti, non-fat, no-whip white mocha from Starbucks is my favorite though! (iced or hot, depends on the weather!)

* Even after more than 8 years together, most days Kyle and I are still ridiculously head over heels in love. We even play the "'I love you!' 'I love you more!' 'I love you more than that!' 'Not possible!'" game on a regular basis. He makes me so insanely happy!

* I'm not really a hugger anymore. I used to be, but grew out of it. I will hug you if I haven't seen you in a long time, if I'm not going to see you for a long time, if something great or awful is going on, or if you just need a hug. But other than that, not so much. Kids and Kyle are excluded from this. I will hug and kiss on them all day long!

* I love to sleep!

* I have an extremely hard time keeping secrets! Haha! I don't do it intentionally, but I'm a talker, and sometimes I forget to stop!



3. Pass this award along to fifteen bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason!


My 15 Fab Finds are as follows:
 
1.) Kim's Clever Notions She makes some of the neatest things! She is super talented and incredibly sweet!
 
2.) Barefoot Foodie Brittany is hands down, one of the funniest blogs that I have read! She cracks me up!
 
3.) Christa She is one of the many infertility blogs that I follow. She is a sweet girl, and I found out that we lived 2 hours apart in WA state, but never knew it until we had both moved!
 
4.) Her Womb, Our Hearts One of my first adoptive blogger friends that I made. J is an awesome person, who is currently learning the ropes of becoming a military wife!
 
5.) Journey to the Center of the Uterus Another IF blog. She puts a funny spin on the not always so funny world of infertility.
 
6.) Life's Crazy Joke Another very funny lady! Her posts always have me cracking up!
 
7.) Lucky 13 and Counting Sandi is a mother to 15 beautiful children. Most of them are adopted, and over half are special needs. She is an incredible woman!
 
8.) Lynch Laughter Another IF blogger. I never get tired of reading other stories of people who have been through so much of the same stuff as I have.
 
9.) Nuture Your Hopes Faith is a woman waiting on the miracle of adoption. Even after all they've been through, she still manages to be such an incredibly sweet and positive person.
 
10.) Southern Comfort is a blog on the musings of a southern girl, stuck in the northwest, but getting ready to head back home.
 
11.) The Montes Kim is a new mom to three! She has three handsome boys that keep her on her toes!
 
12.) Waiting for Something Beautiful Trisha is another one of my many adoptive blogger friends. They are playing the waiting game, ready to bring home their baby!
 
13.) Words from a Free Spirit Jen's blog about her hobbies, her kids, and whatever else happens to pop into her head while at the computer!
 
14.) A Day in Alex's Life Emily's 365 day photo project of her baby boy's 2nd year of life!
 
15.) Simply Shelby Shelby is an amazing photographer! Hopefully once the weather starts cooling down, her photo shoots will increase! I love to see her photos!
 

Helloooooo Weekend!

I made a new friend in town! And her and her husband are not only Navy, but they also adopted their first son two months ago. We went and had ice cream with them last night and had a really nice time. It's so nice to be able to sit down and talk to someone who knows what we've been through, and what we're going through. I don't have that IRL. Just on here. Don't get me wrong, I love you all! And have been an invaluable source for info, knowledge, comfort, ect. But to have that in person is also pretty great! She said she knows a few other people in the area who have adopted as well. And once we're home study complete, our agency has a Yahoo group that I can join. I'm really hoping that I will find some more local families. I've still only met a small handful of new people here. I've been so busy lately, I just haven't had time! I've barely seen the friends I already have, much less trying to go out and make new friends! And at this age, it's so hard to meet new people! Especially if you don't have kids. I'm sure I would creep out more than a few Moms if I should up at a Mommy Meet-up! LoL Oh well, these things take time I suppose! It's not like the waiting game is one that I've never played before!

Hooray for the weekend! With this damn cold, I haven't been sleeping good at night all week. I'm so looking forward to not waking up at 6 a.m. tomorrow! Holler!

Finally!

Finally, for a couple of things!

Finally, I was able to get back into Blogger! For whatever reason, I haven't been able to log in or look at any blogs for nearly two days now. I have no idea what was up with that.

And, we finally got a call from our social worker! He's a really nice guy, who seems laid back.  His name is Pete (and yes, I'm using his first name. I'm not really into the whole initial thing. Seems pointless), and we have our first (of two) meetings with him on Wednesday! Ahh! It's so soon! And he's fairly optimistic that he can have us home study complete by the beginning of August! Hooray!

I have a head cold. Ick. And I have successfully passed it on to Kyle. Oops. Sorry Boo. Hopefully I avoid giving it to the twins. I've been wearing face masks during feeding and changing. And I've been avoiding being all up in their face and giving them kisses. Hopefully we start feeling better soon.

I'm off to bed. Tomorrow morning will be here entirely too soon! And we have a dessert date with a local adoptive couple tomorrow night. That should be fun! They have a two month old son! I'm sure I'll update in a few days, freaking out about the upcoming meeting! Words of advice to not freak out would be great! Thanks ladies! I'm so lucky to have made so many great friends through the blogosphere! Thank-you for always being there to listen, give advice, and lead the way!

Still playing catch-up!

I know I'm still not being the greatest blogger and/or commenter! But I am reading! I promise! Things are finally calming down. Some. Here's a quick rundown of what's been happening at The Cope House!

* Kyle's mom is staying with us. She's been here for a couple of weeks, and she isn't sure how long she will be here. She was going through some stuff at home and needed to get away. It's going surprisingly well! I love his Mom and get along with her well. But for the last six years, we've been living on our own, only seeing family a couple of times a year! But for now, it's been nice. Plus she helps out around the house, which is great, because I hate to clean! Ha!

* We bought a new car yesterday. It's for Kyle. It's a Mazda Speed 3, and he is so excited about it! I'm happy for him!

* The agency called yesterday. She is choosing our social worker, and we should hear from them this week or next! YAY! And she also said that she is optimistic that we should be home study complete by the beginning of August! AND she also told me that I could send in my five copies of our profile and if any situations come up, she will start showing us!!!! AHHH! That made me so happy!!!

Those are the main things for now. There's others, but nothing huge. But as always, I need to go. Kyle is on mids this week, so I'm hanging out with him before he goes into work tonight. Peace out players!

Chopped!

My hair, that is! I've been growing out my hair for forever. Kyle loves it long, so I did it for him. But it finally just got to the point where it was looking more stringy than cute. Time to chop it off! I'm not sure how many inches went, had to have been 5 or 6 though! I think I'm a fan of it! Still getting used to it; I haven't had short hair in quite some time. But boy does it feel great!

Cute, no?