Randy and I paid a visit to our local travel clinic tonight, to begin our immunizations needed for our trip to China. I spoke to the nurse on the phone a couple of weeks ago and she was so nice and willing to discuss what she thought we would need. There are no requirements for vaccinations for travel to China, only recommendations. So, Randy had his first Hep A/B, I had the Hep A (had the B series years ago), and we both got Tetanus shots. The kids were with us, cheering us on! The girls even presented us with tiny glass bottles, filled with notes that said things like “way to be brave†and “you’re the dadâ€. How sweet. So, tonight we have sore shoulders and the satisfaction that we’re slowly, but surely taking care of our “things to do before our China trip†list!
This is our kids 3rd season participating in Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Upward is a Christian sports league that strives to teach children sports, while focusing on salvation, character, and self-esteem. Each practice and game, they earn stars for things like memory verses, best defense, best cheer, and most Christ-like. It is a wonderful organization and the kids wouldn’t miss it. The boys play, Marley cheers, Abbey plays and cheers, and Dad coaches the boys team and Abbey’s team. It makes for very busy…and fun…Saturdays!
And, then there was a crib!
Author: Donna // Category: Adoption // Comments (3) // Add CommentWe put up the crib last night! I’ve had the bedding for months and I think it looks really cute, if I do say so myself. The crib came from friends of ours from church, who asked months ago if we needed one and they graciously offered their daughter’s (since she’s now 8 years old and doesn’t need it anymore!) We have much more to do in the room, like move the cable outlets to the now-office (used to be the dining room), paint, re-arrange furniture, etc. But, I believe we have time to get it all done!
100 quilt squares and wishes, I mean! We actually got #100 yesterday, a pretty panda print. Today we received #101 and the one above is #102. Randy will be so psyched to see this one. He’s loved N.C. State since he was a kid and went to college there. As a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, I’m supposed to rant and rave and refuse to allow this square to be used in Lainey’s quilt (ahem…NC State and UNC-CH are rivals). But, I’m not THAT kind of wife!
Thanks to everyone who has given us a square/wish! We are hoping to receive more, so that we can make the actual quilt and a wall-hanging quilt for her room. Or, we might just put them all into the quilt. We have time to figure that out!
Lainey now has her first, real dishes thanks to my July Fireflies Secret Pal! It’s a Wedgewood set in the Peter Rabbit pattern. So cute, I just love it! Thank you, Secret Pal!
In case you’re visiting our site, and wondering why the cradle is slowly disappearing from the counter above, don’t worry. Okay, I’m sure you’re not worried…but, I’m told that it’s normal for the little icon to disappear and then magically reappear once the month-line changes to include the next 6 months. Weird!!
Living in North Florida has several advantages. One is the usually mild weather that we get all year long…though, I must admit, I little winter weather might be nice on occasion. Another is living in a state that a lot of people enjoy visiting. We’ve been able to see several friends and family members, simply because they’re in Florida for other reasons (business, visiting family, etc.) and we can meet up with them!
This happened just this past Sunday! My cousin, Peg, and her family have been in Orlando for the past 2 weeks. We drove down yesterday AM and spent the day with them at SeaWorld! Florida is quite a change for them, being from NJ where the high today is supposed to be 30F! They’re on their way home as I type. We really enjoyed hanging out with them, and my kids (especially my girls!) loved being with their 2nd cousins! Here are a few pics from the day…
The kids!
Ashley teaches Marley a hand rhyme
The girls with the Clydesdale horses
Petting Manna Rays
Payton gives the Shamu Show 2 thumbs up!
Mom and Abbey
Randy, Donna, Peg, and Tracy…4 tired, but happy parents!
