Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for:

A wonderful time attending my niece's Christmas program...two-year-olds singing Christmas songs is just too precious.

Lunch today with one of my college girlfriends...so much fun to catch up.

Our dog's health, yesterday a certain chocolate Lab thought it was okay to lick the powdered Tide detergent while I was loading the washer. * No worries dog lovers she is fine and healthy....and now clean inside and out.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Just thought I'd share a few holiday gift ideas that are both inexpensive and yet thoughtful. My husband is very big on celebrating the holiday and not making it a material/commercial holiday. It's taken a few years, but I am now to the point that it's not about the perfect gift but about the wonderful moments with family and friends celebrating this special holiday season. Below are just a few of our holiday gift ideas.

Donations to Charity- this is such a wonderful gift idea and with the economy many charities are struggling. This year we are donating money in our parent's name to their favorite charities. Jeff and I are also doing the same for each other, he did this last year for me and it was by far my most treasured gift.

Holiday CD's - go on to iTunes and create your own play list of Christmas music, burn to CD's and you've got a great gift. I plan to make some for my co-workers.

Baked goodies - this is always a great gift, no matter if it's cookies, fudge or mixed nuts.

Homemade ornaments- I've never done this, however, have been on the receiving end and they make a wonderful gift.

Happy Holidays!




*photo from Better Homes and Garden

Thankful Thrusday

It's been a long time since I've done a "Thankful Thursday" so I figured no time like the present.

There is so much I have to be thankful for:

My hubby who has such a good heart.

My family -especially my niece and nephew they are too sweet for words.

My job - in these tough economic times I feel so thankful to still have a good job.

The holiday season, this is such a special time of year.




*Love this photo of our sweet boy, even at eight he's so full life and fun.

Happy Thanksgiving- Late

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We stayed in town this year and celebrated Thanksgiving and my birthday with my parents. It was a great, low-key day filled with lots of good food and conversation. I've been busy lately so this past week I enjoyed some much needed downtime. Hope everyone had a blessed holiday.

Hopefully, I'll be back to regular posting here soon.

Heading to the Windy City!

This weekend my Sister and I are heading to Chicago. I'm looking forward to a great weekend filled with shopping and lots of laughter!

Business Trip

Heading to Vegas for a business trip. Have a great week!

LID Anniversary!

One year ago today we received the news that we were officially logged into the Chinese adoption system. We spent months paperchasing and I remember thinking how long it would take for us to get our LID. Once we had our LID I thought it would be such a long time before we got to the one year mark, however, the time has passed quickly. The journey to our daughter is long one, but it's truly a journey of a lifetime and one we wouldn't trade for the world. We know will each passing month we are closer to our little girl.