No News.....

Hi Everybody...sorry for not blogging lately, it's been crazy busy and I'm just getting over the cold/flu that's been going around so I haven't felt much like blogging. We had a busy day last Saturday...it was my niece and nephew's 2nd Birthday (yup, they're twins) so we had a small celebration at my Brother and Sister-in-law's for lunch as we had a Surprise 65th Birthday for my Dad later that day too, so there was decorating and setting up to be done. The party turned out really well and he was very surprised. It was nice to see all our family and friends come out to celebrate with us.

I've been diligently watching RQ and there have been no rumors going on....very odd as some predicted we may get referrals sent out before the Autumn Moon Festival Holidays in China...which is on Tuesday Sept 25th...seeing as it's Friday the 21st today looks like we won't see referrals until the beginning of October so we likely won't hear rumors until MAYBE the end of next week.....oh well, I've waited this long what's another couple weeks....Here's hoping they do at least 10 days this referral batch....if they do then we'd be in, if not, we would be next....WOW...hard to believe I'm able to FINALLY say those words.

I've been tagged....

Well, I've been tagged by my good friend Angela with the top 10 things that Madi needs/mommy wants....so here goes....

1. Start nursery...see the pic below of a room...well, this room is being moved to the basement once it's finished and this will become Madi's nursery...as you see we haven't started it yet, but the basement is almost done so we will soon start working on the nursery

2. Car Seat:

3. Dresser: This is close to what we are looking at...

4. High Chair:

5. Stroller:

6. Baby Monitor: This one has a video monitor...how cool is that!

7. Super Saucer:

8. Stroller Toys:

9. Toys:

10: Play Park....this will eventually come for the back yard:

Thanks Angela, that was fun...now it's my turn to tag someone...and I think I'll tag Lorraine...Have Fun!

Madi's new 'lovie'....

I'll start this post with a little history of this baby blanket...I purchased this baby blanket kit (to crochet) over 10 years ago when my Husband and I first started trying to get pregnant. At the time we lived in a small house so I kept it at my parents house. I told my Mom that when I came to pick up the kit that I would be pregnant....well, after 10 years and no baby and the adoption finally coming to a close I 'tried' to crochet this blanket....well, for a beginner (or a beginner with a little experience) it wasn't exactly the easiest pattern to make....sooo....my sister-in-law's Mother graciously said she would make it for us...well, in no time at all she had it done and what a beautiful job she did. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH EUNICE! Words can't describe how I feel having this blanket done. I can't wait to see Madi snuggled in with it, I'll definitely take a picture of her and send to you.

Tracy

CCAA Update....10 days to go!

Well, it's official, the cutoff for this month is November 25th...one day more than I thought it was going to be...I'm so glad I didn't get caught up on the other rumor that some of December was included.

Congratulations to those families that will be seeing pictures of their new baby!

We've got 10 days to go before we reach our LID of December 5, 2005.

Tracy

Rumor Rollercoaster!

I hate this rumor rollercoaster! I love rollercoasters in general, but this rumor one I seriously dislike! I'm trying not to get sucked onto the ride this month, but I have to admit, i'm in the line up...albeit....at the back of the line!

RQ is stating:
"A second European Agency is now saying “with almost complete certainty” that some of December will be in this batch.
This is a very reliable agency and they have my complete attention with this one.
They basically say that they are positive that the 24th is in, and can say “with almost complete certainty” that some of December will be in this batch.
This one gets an R3½"

So, being at the end of the line I can't really see the rollercoaster yet...will it be a slow leisurely ride or will it be full of loops, turns and stomach dropping heights? Stay tuned....I'll post more when I hear anything else.

Happy Long Weekend!
Tracy

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!

I can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since I last posted....sorry :o(

Let's see....what's been going on ....work....work....hmmm....work again...! :o) Last weekend I had my two nieces Nikki & Julie, ages 5 and 7, for a sleepover - we had a great time. I took them out to rent a couple of movies and then we came home and popped some popcorn and watched a movie, after the movie I had sparklers for them to light outside and then it was bed time. The next day we watched movie #2 and we were hoping to get out on the boat but it was too windy so we decided to forgo that idea. It was a low key weekend but we still had fun!

My Mom is on a trip of a lifetime - she left on August 11th for BC for 2 weeks with her best friend. They are staying with her best friends daughter....and let me tell you...she is getting spoiled rotten! I'm afraid she won't want to come back home...ha ha ha! She called me on Monday night to say that she got surprised with tickets to Las Vegas for the next few days - and for my Mom who loves the slot machines...this was a dream come true! She went to see Celine Dion on Wednesday night and then last night was going to a circus show...not sure which one. She'll be flying back this weekend to BC. I'm so happy for her as I'm sure she is having a blast! Mom, if you are reading this, I miss you, Love you and can't wait to see you next week! Happy Birthday!

This weekend we aren't up to much, I want to go over and visit my new niece Reece and get some baby snuggling time in....We saw her last night for my other nieces Birthday...Happy Birthday Isabel! but unfortunately you know how that goes...you've got to share the baby snuggles, so I'm going to be selfish and visit and hopefully I won't have to share! ha ha ha!

Well, that's about it - not much news about the adoption....early rumors are CCAA will get to Nov 29th...which I so hope as friends of ours (Scott & Jen) are logged in Nov 29th and I would love to see them get their referral! If this is the cut off then there would just be 6 days to our LID and then we could possibly be next....WOW! How exciting is that...and scary since we haven't even started her nursery yet.....I know, I know...but there's still some time left...albeit, not much! I'll post again when I have more news to share.

Take care,
Tracy

I'm a new aunt....again!

I've got a new little niece, named Reece, she was born on Saturday August 11th. She's so tiny and so beautiful. Mommy and baby are doing excellently and Daddy is doing great too! This is my Husbands youngest brother and it's their first child.

I'm so happy and excited for them, this is my 6th niece. I've got 6 nieces and 2 nephews.....next will be our baby girl! YEAH! I'm so excited to think we are FINALLY next. Since we started on the journey to expand our family I've had my 8 nieces and nephews born......so that just goes to show how long we've been waiting for our baby to arrive. I'm sorry I don't have a picture, we forgot our camera last night when we visited and Chris was away with our camera on Saturday.