No new is good news?

So, many people are curious about the progress of the adoption, but nothing much is happening. We are still sending out our family profile to different birthmoms, so we could be picked anytime. I still have a sense of peace that when it is time for a baby to come, then we'll get a call. So many things we see in hindsight as having worked out the right way, so I am trying to have that hindsight now. (oh, now doesn't that make sense!) Talia is not as patient, and still asks if we have "have that baby?" to random babies we see, so I am probably known as the would-be baby stealer but we're working on that :) She continues to say "I miss my baby sister. Why is she taking so long?" If questioned about wanting only a sister, she says "Oh, or a brother" but I guess in complaints, it is better to miss the sister-to-be. Right now she has a doll in the carseat her sibling will use and is feeding her with a sippy cup. She's ready.

Edi's Birthday

More Edi's Party Pics

Xander's Birthday Part 1

Xander's Birthday Part 2

House Revamp

So, we were getting a little tired of the bushes in the front yard, so we gave them to Mike's cousin Jessica. She and her BF came and helped Mike dig up 7 gigantic shrubs and lots of lariope. So, after 3 hours at the Midlands Flower and Plant Festival (i.e. heaven), I came home with some new stuff.

Before...



All kinds of purty plants and a random bird dude that begged me to bring him home. Begged.


Another angle. Nice birdbath.


My herb garden.

More Price Pictures

Joshua practices his orphan pose...Why do kids like to get in small baskets?



So of course Talia had to try and she promptly fell over.


Attempting to read a book and get the kids to bed....

Fun times with the Prices

Jasper, Maureen and Joshua came to visit to check out Lexington and Richland One-and they like it here! I can't wait until they move closer. Joshua and Talia had a blast. Talia practiced being a big sister and loved it.

More more Edventure pics

Self-powering a car


Just where are the cute firemen when you need one?


Talia and Wren practice their African drumming...

...and I have to be silly...I had a great time trying to put my hand over his mouth, unknowingly performing in front of strangers watching outside.

More Edventure pics

Jennifer and Wren do a little shopping..Jennifer and I were inseparable in college-18 years ago! (That was a fun fact to figure out...)



Talia is her Daddy's girl...BACON!


John Deere girls


Here they come to save the day!

Edventure witj Wren and Jennifer

Talia and I got to Edventure first, so we passed the time playing with the camera.



Talia and Wren and the gigantic shoe


Future career?

Random Weed Fun

Talia is much happier with random things than with toys-example: mom's weeds.

Floor Finale!

Wow. So for the past 1 1/2 months we have been dealing with cat pee. Oh, that IS as exciting as it sounds. Sara had a UTI and started peeing on the carpet, which we could not get cleaned. Frustration led to parts of the carpet being ripped up, which led to more frustration, which led to more carpet being ripped up.




So then we ripped up all the carpet and I painted several layers of KILZ on the slab floor, which sealed in the smell, which was getting worse as we waited. Then, instantly, all gone! Then I got a little adventerous and painted the floor brown with terra cota on top. I am quite pleased! We're going to add a rug and a daybed and then our guest room will be ready! Smell-free!