Let It Snow!!!

Well, Friday the forecast finally came true! When they said "Blizzard" they meant it by golly.

Friday we woke up and there was snow on the ground, and much more than we have had here all winter. It continued all day. The first video I took it was just getting started. Then Mike got home and we went out and had a snow ball fight; plus walked around in it to see just how deep it got.

My parents took us on vacation to New Mexico when I was Wendy's age and the snow was pretty deep. It went up to my waist and here it went to Wendy's bottom in some of the drifts, and up to her knee in the lower areas.

We think it was an average of 18" here.

Holly, Wendy and I had an adventure yesterday. The girls wanted to see the new animated Disney movie, and when we got to the theater the snow was up pretty high in the parking lot. Not to mention white outs I encountered while driving. Next time there will be NO getting out no matter what the kids want!!!! After all of that the theater manager decided to not open for the day. All of his employees were there, but they kept the doors closed until he made a final decision. So, we headed home stopped by Hastings for a few rentals to satisfy Holly and Wendy and then to the grocery store next door to get some soup fixings.

I was so glad to get back home.

It has about melted off now. Funny how quick that happened.

Enjoy the photos.

One down, how many more to go???

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I'm so far behind this month. This is unlike me. I have been thinking of our day, but not going so crazy this month.
We were on Spring Break on our actual LID Anniversary. We actually celebrated at Sandia Peak in New Mexico on the 19th. It was fun riding the Tram up to see some remaining snow at the top. Did I say Snow? It was more like Ice and Slush, but still white and pretty though.
After coming back down we ate at a Mexican Restaurant they had at the bottom. Good food!
We were actually having fun and not allowing ourselves to be gloomy about not having our Mylie yet.

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Sorry we have been out on Spring Break, but I wanted to welcome any new friends visiting my site.

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I wanted to get a jump on this since next week is Spring Break and no telling what we will be doing.
I love this because I have my youthful figure again!!! HA

A Day at the Park

We decided to take a day of chilling out, and went to a local park. Our area is really good about having parks. They aren't all as fancy as this one but all are nice just the same.
This is the park that has the ducks as Wendy will say. We have had Canadian Geese here all winter, and just lately they are thinning out some. The whole area has had so many this year. There certainly isn't a shortage of Canadian Geese this year just the opposite, and for some reason they were very hard to hunt as well.

One of my favorites to see was the White Swan; there were actually 3 on the lake. Then you have the regular honking geese and the mallards are here in pairs.

Ladybugs are coming out!! We saw one land on a little girl at a birthday party that Wendy attended on Sunday afternoon. Just our luck it didn't land on me or Wendy. But we did see it!

Enjoy the photos.

Sara Beth Bow Give Away

March Bow Giveaway!!!

The Sara Beth Bows "Great Bow Giveaway" is back!!! Spring is right around the corner so what better way to welcome this new season than with TWO fabulous giveaways!!!

When I think if spring, I think of flowers blooming, trees and grass turning green, and catapillars searching for that perfect spot to spin their cocoon! The first give away is a real treat!

The first name drawn will win these FOUR adorable bows valued at $17!!! This prize includes, a 6 Loop Bow in Apple, a Lazy Korker in white, pink, hot pink and emerald, a Small Wide Basic Bow in an adorable catapillar print and a super sweet Catapillar clippie in pink and lime green!!!

Here's a close up view of the Catapillar clippie...isn't it so sweet?!!!

My birthday comes right after the first day of spring in March! So, in honor of my birthday month, the second name drawn will win this Big Boutique Birthday bow!!! Made with hot pink polka dots, Happy Birthday printed ribbon, lemongrass, and hot pink and pink ribbon, this fun bow will make anyone's birthday extra special!!!

Here's how to enter:

1. Receive one entry for leaving me a comment in the comment box below.

2. Receive one entry for linking this giveaway to your blog (make sure you come back and leave me a comment with the link to your blog once you post)

3. Receive one entry for every $10 order placed with Sara Beth Bows between March 3-31, 2008. Please see post on how to place an order.

4. Receive one entry for each friend you refer (they must be new to Sara Beth Bows and they must leave me a comment with you name in the comment box below)

Entries will be received until Midnight, March 31st. If you have trouble posting a comment, you can also enter by emailing me (see "how to order" post)

Winners will be drawn April 1 so check back then to see if you have won! The first name drawn will win the spring package, the second name drawn will win the birthday bow. The more entries you have, the greater your chances of winning! It is possible for the same person to win both prizes!!! Good luck!

Sorry the pictures didn't upload, but go and take a look. Don't forget to mention my name if you are new to them. Thanks....)

Oh, and click on the title above to go to her site.

Fun and Adventure.....

Lacy and I had a lot of fun keeping Wendy busy for a few days while Mike was on business of his own. We took her to the Ft. Worth Zoo and got to see their new Penguin exhibit. It is really nice. They are also adding the new reptile house and have been working on it since we have moved. Progress takes time at a Zoo I guess. The Zoo in general hasn't changed, but Wendy and I have missed it very much.
For lunch we went to Panera Bread and boy did we have fun doing this. We have good places to eat but we have missed this just the same. Funny it had undergone some renovation changes as well, but for the best since they had needed more seating.
Mike Wendy and I had gone to Macaroni Grill the evening before and were upset that they had renovated it also, but to add more seating took away the ambiance. That was sad to see.
We also hit our favorite Thai Place "Bangkok Thai House". We were greeted by the owners there. Wendy knows her as Grandma; so we all call her grandma. It was so nice seeing them once again. She remembered every dish we truly loved of hers.

We had a wonderful visit with my parents and were able to see Mike's mother before we left.















This day Lacy and I took Wendy to the American Girl Doll Store in Dallas. We had lunch there and treated her to a few treats from the Bitty Twin Collection. Wendy really was in awe of this store, and hopes to have her Birthday there someday. I say I will need a few years to save up for that. HA
Since we don't have one here we would have to go there which would mean road trip for some of her friends. Not sure how many of the little girls she could get to come at that rate.











Wendy was totally pooped!!


This is Wendy with her cousin Brooke. Aren't they cute! Can you believe that Wendy is 5 and Brooke is 3 years old?! Isn't that something?

The Lovey Award has been bestowed on me

This award has been bestowed on me by my new and true blog friend M from Faith, Hope,& Love. I've never met her in person, but yet I share with her one thing and that is that somehow one day we will both hold our sweet little girls who we have been waiting for so long. (M, thank you so much for this award. It means so much coming from you. I know one day we will be sharing stories and photos of our new little ones.)

The Rules: "These blogs are exceedingly charming.These kind bloggers aim to find friends and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships will be propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly- written text into the body of their award."

Now with out any further a due these are my 8 choices...)

First of all I choose my sweet and dear friend that is more like a true sister to me, Leigh from As Up She Grows. Also known as My Katey on my sidebar. Leigh and I have something very close in common; we have our daughters who are from the same SWI and who shared the same exact Nanny! Pretty cool huh? She has been with me through all of this stuff for Mylie, and often pulls me back in line and tries so hard to make me understand that Mylie must not be ready for us still. (Leigh, I love you my friend! Without our connection of adoption we might have never met, and let me tell you I would be so lost without your friendship).

Second, my sweet China Sister Susan from The Miracle of Maiya. Susan and I found each other from being with the same agency and the same LID date. She has her little angel now and I am so happy she has her to hold and love for ever more. We have so many things in common and I have been so lucky to have her as my China Sister, friend and Pal! (Susan thank you for being there for me and my family. I'm so lucky to have your friendship. You are one of the many sweetest people I've been fortunate to be connected with. You will always be a dear friend.)

Third, is my funny, super bargain shopper, and little mother, Sherry from Spring Babies. Sherry is waiting some final steps to bring her new daughter home. We have two things in common that has brought us together as forever friends and China Sisters; we both are part of the same agency and we both have the same LID. The wait has been so hard on us, but we will come through this alright since we both know that God has one thing in mind for us~a daughter chosen just for us. Sherry is one of the lucky ones though her little angel is now waiting for her. (Sherry, I love you girl! You have been such a strength in my corner, and am so grateful that we have been connected in this way.)

Fourth, Lynn over at The Story Of Us. Lynn and I have become friends due to the same exact thing as the ones above; adoption, agency and same LID group. Lynn has just brought her little boy home from China, and he is just adorable. (Lynn, thank you so much for being there as a friend and sister. I'm so happy that we have met and will continue to be friends.)

Fifth, is Deborah from Three Sweetpeas in a Pod. Deborah is a mommy of three and just adores her little crew. You must go over and take a look at her beautiful daughters. (Deborah, I would really love to meet you in person one day. You are such a sweet person.)

Sixth, is Debbi at Winding Vines. Debbi is very funny person. I love going over to her blog and catching up on the antics that are going on with their daughter Sarah. Debbi is a true inspiration and wonderful mom! ( Debbi, thank you for allowing me to follow along and be a part of Sarah's life. It is fun watching her discover new things.)

Seventh, is Vivian at Life with Kerri.
Vivian has become a bloggy friend of mine. I love her antics with her daughter Kerri. (Vivian, I'm so happy I've met you through a mutual friends blog.)

Eighth, is Sandy over at Pokonutz. Sandy and her husband have the biggest hearts I've known. They truly love all Children. You must go over and see why... hers is the story of love and much courage.) ( Sandy, you are a true inspiration.)

This sounds like fun!

My blogger buddy, and China Sister Lynn, has this on her blog and I thought it sounded like so much fun. So this is how it works..... The first 3 people to leave a comment on this will receive a gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift.

Still We Wait......

This is our 32nd LID Anniversary, and still we wait......)