Our glass is have full!
Today is day 10 of 20!
May 27, 2008
May 25, 2008
May 23, 2008
Out of Africa...
Girl Trip!
Adriana & I left last Tuesday from Madrid, Spain and flew to Jerez, Spain ~ tired and late, we spent the night and picked up our Morocco trip early the following morning. We spent 4 nights and 5 days in picturesque and enchanting Morocco ~ Casablanca, Marrakech Rabat, Asilah & Tanger seeing the sights of Palace Mohammed V, the old city of Casablanca, the mosque of the medina, the Hassan II mosque, the Bahia Palace, Marrakesh markets, the beaches of Tangiers, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the white city of Asilah.
Take a step back in time…look left to see a donkey pulling a cart loaded with wares, cactus used as enclosures to keep livestock in boundaries, sheep crossing the road, water peddlers selling water (not bottled!), and snake charmers; or maybe you prefer the Jaguar which pulls up next to the donkey?
Hope you enjoy….
Adriana & I left last Tuesday from Madrid, Spain and flew to Jerez, Spain ~ tired and late, we spent the night and picked up our Morocco trip early the following morning. We spent 4 nights and 5 days in picturesque and enchanting Morocco ~ Casablanca, Marrakech Rabat, Asilah & Tanger seeing the sights of Palace Mohammed V, the old city of Casablanca, the mosque of the medina, the Hassan II mosque, the Bahia Palace, Marrakesh markets, the beaches of Tangiers, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the white city of Asilah.
Take a step back in time…look left to see a donkey pulling a cart loaded with wares, cactus used as enclosures to keep livestock in boundaries, sheep crossing the road, water peddlers selling water (not bottled!), and snake charmers; or maybe you prefer the Jaguar which pulls up next to the donkey?
Hope you enjoy….
May 19, 2008
Dossier Submission
WE ARE SUBMITTED!
On May 13th, our dossier was accepted by the SDA in Ukraine!
What does this mean?
It means our dossier was handed in at the SDA and they will now take approximately 20 Ukrainian working days ~ although, it can be longer ~ to process our dossier and designate an appointment date for us.
What’s an appointment date?
The appointment date is the day the SDA has set aside for us to meet with them and review files of children who meet our request.
Click on the above picture to see where we are in our journey.
May 11, 2008
Celebrating Mothers
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.
~Mildred B. Vermont~
May 10, 2008
Congratulations
Congratulations to my sister Carla who graduated today with her teaching degree!
Way to go!
May 9, 2008
Enroute to Texas
Its Friday night 2144 ~ 16 crates of HHG (House Hold Goods & Professional Gear) plus 1 crate for the Harley Davidson ~ we are packed & crated!
26 hours 14 minutes of packing, wrapping, carrying, loading, and documenting!
Thank you to Ferris Moving Team: Manolo, Jose, Rafael, Enrique, Juan, Ramon and Eduardo for taking care of our possessions ~ everything from computers, dishes, clothes, and antiques. Your time and hard work are very much appreciated!
26 hours 14 minutes of packing, wrapping, carrying, loading, and documenting!
Thank you to Ferris Moving Team: Manolo, Jose, Rafael, Enrique, Juan, Ramon and Eduardo for taking care of our possessions ~ everything from computers, dishes, clothes, and antiques. Your time and hard work are very much appreciated!
Let the urban camping begin!
May 8, 2008
Packed!
Day one began at 0730. The movers wanted to be here at 0700 but I negotiated for 0730 as the boys are preparing for school.
So our moving day began with coffee & blueberry pancakes. Then, it was off to packing! They packed until 1330 or lunch time. For lunch, we had bocadillas with cheese, chips, and a variety of drinks to include cerveza (beer). Then, more packing followed by more packing!
Finally, we are finished packing at 1930.
The moving team will arrive again tomorrow morning (0730) to a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, biscuits, coffee & juice. Gotta feed 'em good - they are taking care of our stuff!
Tomorrow the team will move everything into crates....I wonder how many? Check back tomorrow for the final count!
So our moving day began with coffee & blueberry pancakes. Then, it was off to packing! They packed until 1330 or lunch time. For lunch, we had bocadillas with cheese, chips, and a variety of drinks to include cerveza (beer). Then, more packing followed by more packing!
Finally, we are finished packing at 1930.
The moving team will arrive again tomorrow morning (0730) to a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, biscuits, coffee & juice. Gotta feed 'em good - they are taking care of our stuff!
Tomorrow the team will move everything into crates....I wonder how many? Check back tomorrow for the final count!
May 7, 2008
Packing Out...
Bring on the bubble wrap, boxes, tape, and crates we're ready! In just 7 hours the movers will be at our door…0700 argh! I will just have gotten the boys out of bed for school! In about 48 hours it will be crated, sealed and off to begin the journey to Texas!
Off to bed now…tomorrow is going to be a VERY long day!
Off to bed now…tomorrow is going to be a VERY long day!
May 4, 2008
May Happenings
Can you believe May is already here?
I love May. It definitely begins to feel like spring this month with all the beautiful greens of the trees and grass, flowers budding and filling the air with their fragrant scents, and the fruit trees are beginning to show signs of the sweet nectar they will produce in the months ahead.
More reasons to love May: Mother’s Day ~ A day set aside to celebrate Mom’s. I am overjoyed I will celebrate Mother’s Day twice this month! Once on our traditional American Mother’s day on May 11th and then again, on Ukrainian Mother’s Day, May 13th, the day we submit our dossier to The State Department on Adoption and Children’s Rights (SDA). It’s only 1 week and 1 day away!
Also honoring in May ~ Military Spouses, The Armed Forces, DOD Teachers, and Memorial Day a day to honor those who have served our country all the way back to the Civil War. Take a moment to say thank-you to these amazing people.
Other happenings in May…the packers and movers arrive to pack up our home and tuck them into crates for shipping to the U.S.; my sister graduates college with her teaching degree; my sweet niece Alex has her birthday; three of my friends have birthdays; I’m taking a girl trip to Africa; and finally my Jim/Daddy arrives home! Yipee!
Have a great week everyone! We look forward to reading the comments/ideas/prayers you leave on our blog!
I love May. It definitely begins to feel like spring this month with all the beautiful greens of the trees and grass, flowers budding and filling the air with their fragrant scents, and the fruit trees are beginning to show signs of the sweet nectar they will produce in the months ahead.
More reasons to love May: Mother’s Day ~ A day set aside to celebrate Mom’s. I am overjoyed I will celebrate Mother’s Day twice this month! Once on our traditional American Mother’s day on May 11th and then again, on Ukrainian Mother’s Day, May 13th, the day we submit our dossier to The State Department on Adoption and Children’s Rights (SDA). It’s only 1 week and 1 day away!
Also honoring in May ~ Military Spouses, The Armed Forces, DOD Teachers, and Memorial Day a day to honor those who have served our country all the way back to the Civil War. Take a moment to say thank-you to these amazing people.
Other happenings in May…the packers and movers arrive to pack up our home and tuck them into crates for shipping to the U.S.; my sister graduates college with her teaching degree; my sweet niece Alex has her birthday; three of my friends have birthdays; I’m taking a girl trip to Africa; and finally my Jim/Daddy arrives home! Yipee!
Have a great week everyone! We look forward to reading the comments/ideas/prayers you leave on our blog!
May 3, 2008
Tooth Fairy
Carson has lost another tooth! Will the tooth fairy come tonight? Carson says, "Tooth fairy, this is a really shinny, clean, and cavity free tooth; please remember how well I have taken care of my teeth when you visit me tonight."
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