Anyway Sr. Barrios... I bought it... you can let her OUT now. I am ready to come get her!
And I tried to come out of there without anything else... but I just *had* to have a few more things... FUN!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Okay... I bought it... she can come home now!
Today was the day... the day I bought the ONLY thing I HAD to have to bring Eliza home. I debated back and forth... I have heard rave reviews on the Britax and that is what I went after. But, they did not have any colors I liked in stock and I saw this one and it has been calling me for a little while now (looking on-line) It is much like the one all the boys shared so I know how it works and I do like it and of course it has the required pink touch.
Anyway Sr. Barrios... I bought it... you can let her OUT now. I am ready to come get her!
And I tried to come out of there without anything else... but I just *had* to have a few more things... FUN!
Anyway Sr. Barrios... I bought it... you can let her OUT now. I am ready to come get her!
And I tried to come out of there without anything else... but I just *had* to have a few more things... FUN!
Surprise visit
Eliza had a Surprise visit on Aprul the 4th... I guess they really like the monkey outfit because she had it on last month too. I like that she looks the same in it. I know that is selfish, but at this point I would rather her grow here and not there. We are 5 weeks into PGN tomorrow! It is starting to feel real and I can feel the emotions to my very core. I wake up dreaming of arriving at the airport with her and I can auctually feel the weight of her in my arms in my dreams. I cannot wait for that!
Sunday, April 8, 2007
BUSY... BUSY... WEEKEND
We had one of those... don't stop until you drop kind of weekends. Our weekend was full.
Friday night... our friend Rob Ellis had a (ahem... won't say his age) birthday party. It had a theme, and 50's attire was required for attendance. We had a blast at the party and even had a visit from the King of Rock n' Roll himself with a song just for Rob. Sonny and Cher also made a rare appearance and there was hula-hooping and jitterbugging going on. I post this picture with a disclaimer... this costume was really a costume... with full shiny shirt attached to the felt skirt and all kinds of netting underneath to make it stick out... thus the HUGE backside look. I was a diner car hop and Brent was the cook although he forgot his hat in the picture (just picture the Steak and Shake style). WHAT FUN!
Saturday morning we went to the church Easter Egg Hunt (FREEZING) from 10-12.
We then stopped for a quick Mickey D's lunch and then on to Opening Day of Spring 2007 Baseball for both Callan and Baylor. Callan had a game at 12:30 and Baylor at 2:00. This was Callan's first time on a team and although he loved it, it was quite comical for on-lookers. They did a great job and had fun, so that is all that matters. Baylor is (in my opinion) a good little baseball player. He LOVES it and really gets into it. He made the first out of the season and was very proud. He also got to play catcher which is on of his favorite positions (his other... first, he likes the high action spots) DID I MENTION FREEZING. Thankfully, my parents were there to enjoy it all and froze right there with me and Silas... who ate his weight in Easter candy to keep himself entertained.
The Easter Bunny made a surprise 5PM visit to our house too... we were all just laying around (already in our PJ's because we had to come straight home from baseball and get into the tub) watching a movie and we hear funny noises in the foyer. Callan went to check it out and what do you know... the Easter Bunny had left some surprises. THANK GOODNESS he came early. I had no idea how we were going to have time to enjoy our Easter Baskets and be dressed and at church at 7:45 on Sunday morning.
There are only a few times a year that I dress the boys alike... and Easter is one of them. I did not go exact... but I thought they were the cutest 2, 4, and 6 year old I have ever seen. ( Baby Sister Eliza has a matching dress waiting on her arrival too)
Church was WONDERFUL this morning. We had several packed services and a worship experience to set you on fire. Not only to we have an awesome choir and worship leader, we occasionally get blessed by having Travis Cottrell lead on a worship team. Not only moving, but GLORIOUS! Pastor Tom also seemed to have fire in his bones as he preached and was able to squeeze in his famous cabbage patch a few times.
Finally after church we stopped by our friend's the Dodd's house. Their son Jackson was baptized today and we went to show him how proud we were of him and to visit. Next we went to "Birdwood" ( aka Burwood) Communtiy Center for the Jones family Easter Dinner and Egg Hunt. I wish I knew how many Jones' are usually there... but does the fact that we have to have it at the Communtiy Center tell you how big the family is. And this is just my husbands dad's family ( all my hubbys aunts/uncles/ first cousins and their kids) the number is getting to be around 100.
Anyway... I am BEAT... still thawing... but BEAT!
Friday night... our friend Rob Ellis had a (ahem... won't say his age) birthday party. It had a theme, and 50's attire was required for attendance. We had a blast at the party and even had a visit from the King of Rock n' Roll himself with a song just for Rob. Sonny and Cher also made a rare appearance and there was hula-hooping and jitterbugging going on. I post this picture with a disclaimer... this costume was really a costume... with full shiny shirt attached to the felt skirt and all kinds of netting underneath to make it stick out... thus the HUGE backside look. I was a diner car hop and Brent was the cook although he forgot his hat in the picture (just picture the Steak and Shake style). WHAT FUN!
Saturday morning we went to the church Easter Egg Hunt (FREEZING) from 10-12.
We then stopped for a quick Mickey D's lunch and then on to Opening Day of Spring 2007 Baseball for both Callan and Baylor. Callan had a game at 12:30 and Baylor at 2:00. This was Callan's first time on a team and although he loved it, it was quite comical for on-lookers. They did a great job and had fun, so that is all that matters. Baylor is (in my opinion) a good little baseball player. He LOVES it and really gets into it. He made the first out of the season and was very proud. He also got to play catcher which is on of his favorite positions (his other... first, he likes the high action spots) DID I MENTION FREEZING. Thankfully, my parents were there to enjoy it all and froze right there with me and Silas... who ate his weight in Easter candy to keep himself entertained.
The Easter Bunny made a surprise 5PM visit to our house too... we were all just laying around (already in our PJ's because we had to come straight home from baseball and get into the tub) watching a movie and we hear funny noises in the foyer. Callan went to check it out and what do you know... the Easter Bunny had left some surprises. THANK GOODNESS he came early. I had no idea how we were going to have time to enjoy our Easter Baskets and be dressed and at church at 7:45 on Sunday morning.
There are only a few times a year that I dress the boys alike... and Easter is one of them. I did not go exact... but I thought they were the cutest 2, 4, and 6 year old I have ever seen. ( Baby Sister Eliza has a matching dress waiting on her arrival too)
Church was WONDERFUL this morning. We had several packed services and a worship experience to set you on fire. Not only to we have an awesome choir and worship leader, we occasionally get blessed by having Travis Cottrell lead on a worship team. Not only moving, but GLORIOUS! Pastor Tom also seemed to have fire in his bones as he preached and was able to squeeze in his famous cabbage patch a few times.
Finally after church we stopped by our friend's the Dodd's house. Their son Jackson was baptized today and we went to show him how proud we were of him and to visit. Next we went to "Birdwood" ( aka Burwood) Communtiy Center for the Jones family Easter Dinner and Egg Hunt. I wish I knew how many Jones' are usually there... but does the fact that we have to have it at the Communtiy Center tell you how big the family is. And this is just my husbands dad's family ( all my hubbys aunts/uncles/ first cousins and their kids) the number is getting to be around 100.
Anyway... I am BEAT... still thawing... but BEAT!
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
4 down... 2 to go...
Well... today marks 4 weeks in PGN. I SO hope that we only have 2 more weeks to go. I think I could have "dealt" with a previo in week 1 or 2... now I am not so sure. We have come so far... I just do not want to start over again.
Today also marks the last day this week that PGN is working. It is Holy Week in Guatemala. Some people may still get out this afternoon ( our agency is allowed to pick up OUTS or Previos before close... it is my understanding that they go between 4 and 4:30 every day). I do not know if Sr. Barrios is a religious man... but I sure do wish he was feeling a little Easter Bunny-ish... I would sure enjoy that egg in my basket!
Praying that all continues to go well and we have our Eliza home VERY soon!
Here is a picture I found showing a processional which they have daily this week.
Today also marks the last day this week that PGN is working. It is Holy Week in Guatemala. Some people may still get out this afternoon ( our agency is allowed to pick up OUTS or Previos before close... it is my understanding that they go between 4 and 4:30 every day). I do not know if Sr. Barrios is a religious man... but I sure do wish he was feeling a little Easter Bunny-ish... I would sure enjoy that egg in my basket!
Praying that all continues to go well and we have our Eliza home VERY soon!
Here is a picture I found showing a processional which they have daily this week.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Monday, April 2, 2007
Come out... Come out... wherever you are...
Okay... Saturday night (I know too much excitement)I put a blog counter on my blog and since Saturday night at like 9 PM I have had nearly 70 hits... WOW! I did not know that so many people checked this blog. I realize that I probably hit it about 10 times trying to get the counter on there... but still that leaves a lot of people. Well it is "de-lurker" day on Liza's blog... that means come out from hiding and leave me a comment. You never know, I may do like my blog friend Tricia did and reward you with a prize drawing for some lucky comment poster. I would love to know who all is out there. ( BY THE WAY: since my blog allows anon comments you can just sign your name to it and click on the anon box... you do not have to register and all to leave a comment)
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