Two Peas in a Pod

Molly and I have had company for the past few days. My parents are RV'ing in North Carolina and they dropped their dog Sadie off for a visit. Sadie is the "designer Dog" as a friend of mine calls her. She is Whippet and such a sweetie. The two of them are so funny. When one moves the other moves, when one barks the other barks. As my Mom says they are as thick as mud. It is also funny to see their different personalities. Molly always plays a bit hard to get but when Sadie is around she realizes there is competition and is much more lovey dovey. Molly also usually takes her time eating her meals but when Sadie is around she has to gobble it up because Sadie eats like a maniac. I think they really enjoy each other but they wear each other out because when the visit is over they are both wiped out for a couple days.
Sadie and Molly on kitty cat patrol.

Sunday funny...

Too cute not to post.

Shopping...

This adoption process is currently a bit unpredictable as to when my group will receive referrals. It could be 12 or 18 months or longer. During this time it is sooo hard not to buy clothes for this sweet child. I can find the cutest outfits but I don't want to buy something that will be totally out of season. I often find myself, like today, wandering around in the baby section of most stores. I have purchased a few items (ok maybe more than a few) that were on sale. Today I was in Old Navy and fell in love with this little outfit for Sloan. They have alot of new things and I thought this outfit could be worn almost year round, just add a cardigan for winter!

Marvin Link

Here is where to catch up on Marvin and Ming Ming. Sorry the posting was getting tedious and possibly illegal? Sorry!


http://www.comicalert.com/comics/7416-marvin/

Marvin

Am I totally breaking some copyright law by posting these?? Anyone know?

Marvin

Duh, I can't find a first;)

Even the comics are talking adoption...

A member of my May2006DTC group let us know that Marvin was talking adoption. So I thought I would post them in order to catch myself and anyone else up on what has been happening. This is the first addition for the adoption story line, June 25, 2006. I will try to post daily to catch us up!

Check out the ticker..

Well, 2 months down!! That really went by fast, but I anticipate the closer I get to referral the longer it will feel. The latest rumors seem to indicate a increasing wait time of 18 months :(! Oh well, these are just rumors right!

Good Wishes Scrapbook

Today I found this cute scrapbook at a local craft store. I plan to place all the good wishes Sloan receives in the pages of this book! I thought the book looked like a quilt and would be perfect to display these treasures! I also love the bright colors! So far I have 31 wishes and still need to mail out my request letters to friends and family. I hope to mail those out this weekend!

Lots of quilt squares!!

If you like check Sloan's Good Wishes Quilt link at right to see all the squares I received today!

Sloan's firsts...

I am a member of a yahoo group which consists of families, like me, who have sent their dossiers off to China in the month of May-May2006DTC. It is a great group where you can post questions and support each other during the wait. We may also have the opportunity to meet when we are referred a child and travel to China. It helps you not feel so alone in the process! I am participating in a monthly cyber shower that is sponsored by this group. You are paired with another waiting family and there is a theme. I signed up for June-Fun in the Sun and I received this sweet gift from Sandy in TX.

I am also participating in the 100 Good Wishes Quilt squares swap. The quilt is a tradition in China and I will be asking family and friends to participate as well. So family and friends be on the look out for requests in the mail soon;)! I received Sloan's first good wish in the mail today! Thanks Lisa, Mark and Zoe from IN!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!

I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th! Thank you to all the service men and women who defend our freedom everyday! I also want to share a link my Aunt Norma sent me a week or so ago. I thought it was very interesting and you may too!

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/u/ussnewyork.htm

Hometown Hero!

I don't know if any of you follow the Tour de France? I am because one of the favorites George Hincapie calls Greenville home. He placed second in Saturday's first day of racing, missing first place by less than a second off the winning 8 min 17 second time. He has raced for several years in the shadows of Lance Armstrong, helping him to win time after time. Maybe this year he will have his time to shine! Good luck George!!