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(yes, I know that was shameless, but I had to!)

So tomorrow Paul & I are going to go get our FBI & state fingerprinting done.

We have to clear the background check, which won’t be any problem at all. Paul’s had so many security clearances done and they’ve checked me out, being his wife. Plus there’s nothing terribly interesting anyway

This is the last of the home study big stuff…all we have left “to do” is the dr visits. Paul has to get a couple papers signed from work (verification of employment) then we can send stuff in.

I’m glad this part is close to done…of course, then we just move on to 2 more sets of stuff like this

Other than that, nothing new.

So to raise money for the adoption, one of the things we’re going to do is hold a yard sale. Paul said I can sell what I want (Yay!!) so the baby boy clothes and all the baby stuff is going.

We told the agency we want a girl under 2, but are a little flexible, so I’m pretty sure we’ll get a baby that’s not quite a baby anymore

It’s going to be in May. We’re going to talk to friends to see if they have anything they want to get rid of…they can donate it to our sale. So far we have a friend donating a couch, and 2 others said they have stuff for us. This way we’re helping people get rid of things they don’t want anymore, and we’re getting help without asking for money…it’s a win-win!

It’s very exciting to see it all beginning to fall into place!

We finally received word from the agency we chose. We were denied.

They said the group they work with in Ethiopia does not accept applications from Mormons.

They have the right to decide of course, but with so many children that need a home, I don’t think it’s right to base a decision by a church the applicant belongs to.

So we did a little more research and found another agency that will hopefully work out. We send our application in today so hopefully in a week we’ll know.

Yep, another wait….sigh.

So this week is gonna be a little….interesting. Life should be taking a turn, in every area of life.

We’re hoping to hear back from the Agency we were interested in adopting through. I hope to hear they’ve accepted our application and we can move on to phase 2 (of a million).

Paul got a new position in church, one with more responsibility. He’s excited and looking forward to it.

There’s a change at work and he’s hoping to get a promotion.

*sigh*

I’m just not a fan of waiting. I can do it of course…just not a fan. (can you tell I’ve been on FB lately??)

Wish us luck

…for my headache, apparently.

Bleached the shower, headache went away!

Guess the braincells I killed were the ones hurtin’…guess I should be careful how often I do that.

#35

Yes, I’m going to discuss the weather.

If you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve noticed that it’s been snowing a bit here on the east coast. And by “a bit” I really mean WAY TOO MUCH.  We’ve had 2 big storms and lots of flurry days.

I just feel sorry for our chickens. Normally they get to go out in their yard, but with 2 1/2 feet of ice/snow, they’re stuck in their house. Poor things are so bored!! Every time I go out there, they come running to the door to see me, hoping for treats (which they get every day) and some break from the monotony.

I really do try not to complain…they way I look at it and tell Gabby, is this…what if we’re going to have a very dry summer or a drought? And this snow is a blessing in disguise, filling our well so we don’t run out of water? We just never know what’s in store in our future and we just need to take what comes and try to see the silver lining.

That being said, I’m still ready for spring!!!!!

A week ago (on Sunday) I found out my best friend’s mom had passed away from cancer. The funeral was to be held in Utah and I knew I had to go.  So Tuesday (at 3am) I left for Utah.  My bff and I have been friends since we were 6…I’m not gonna do the math, but it’s been a long time…almost our whole lives. Her mom was my second mom growing up and an amazing person.

Tuesday and Wednesday I stayed with a sister in the northern part of Utah.  The funeral/burial was in southern on Thursday. So both my sisters and I drove down. Long story short, I rode back to northern Utah on Friday with my niece and her new fiance.  We had a nice drive and I don’t think I traumatized the guy too badly.

Saturday most of my fam went to Temple Square for the lights then to dinner at Olive Garden and Sunday I came home.

Seriously a long, stressful week. Paul’s parents took care of the kids during the day and he (obviously) had them when he wasn’t at work. He’s glad I’m home!

One of my brothers contacted me on FB saying there was nothing new here…Now, sisters and parents are one thing…but when my BROTHERS complain, it’s another ballgame.

So far, life is still good. Our Easter Egger chickens are slowly producing their green eggs, and one of the “she” birds turned out to be a “he” bird, so now we have a rooster. Before the sex change, its name was Tiger. I’ve since changed it to “Stupid Chicken.” Because when he crows at 6am or is parading in the neighbor’s yard, that’s all I think…stupid chicken.

Of course, Pierce doesn’t know how to spell and thinks “stupid” is a naughty word, so we spell s-t-u-p-i-d. He’s learning how to spell “stupid” before he knows what we’re spelling.  Quite amusing to us.

Kids had a great soccer season.  One of the coaches (for next year-Gab moves up a level) made me promise to sign her up next year…he’s hand-picking his team and wants Gabby. She’s proud and humbled…proud he wants her and humbled because she knows he has high expectations.

Dean is doing great…he’ll be 18 months old soon and is a bundle of fun. Whatever his big brother does, he does, and he doesn’t let the 3 years age difference matter.

TWO days to Thanksgiving! and my turkey is still frozen, so I’m in a bit of panic mode with that. Every thing else is planned and bought. I guess if the turkey doesn’t work out, I’ll send Paul out to find Stupid Chicken.

One of my sisters is coming tomorrow with her dh and 2 kids…My kids are completely stoked and ready to have cousins come. It’s a rare treat to have family out (and to have us go visit) so we’re planning on a lot of food and a lot of fun. I’m planning on all the side dishes (sweet potatoes, casserole, rolls, etc.) and 7 pies…I figure 7 MIGHT be enough     2 pumpkin, 2 pecan, 2 apple and a banana cream.

I’m gonna try and put up a couple pics…one of the 2 boys and one of a friend of ours holding Stupid Chicken.

There ya go, Jared…a whole post just for you

Yesterday I decided to rip up the old carpet on the stairs.  Our stupid kitten had peed on the landing numerous times, and despite a lot of scrubbing, it just was gross.  So out it went.

If you remember from previous posts about our house, you’ll know it was built in the 1920′s. And old farm house. So over the years, when something would look old, the owners would cover it up instead of remodeling it.

Of course that means we’re stuck with remodeling layers of…..whatever we’re working on.

So I pulled up the carpet. Just one section so only one section looks awful at a time

Underneath, the edges are white. In the middle is a dark brown/orange rubbery runners that had been glued down (and nailed in spots). So I pulled that off the landing as well and scrubbed the wood under that. So that area is glue leftovers. Not nice and white like the edges. Which is what I was predicting. A little more work than I had planned, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised anymore. It needs to be sanded down and repainted (or stained but for now I’m thinking painted).

There’s a lot going on in my mind lately, stuff I’m stressing a little. Working on the house (or garden) helps. That and taking the boys out to play a few times a day (morning, before dinner, evening before bed) is good self-therapy