Russian Adoption

This link was forwarded from our agency regarding adoption status and volunteer opportunities: http://www.jcics.org/Russia.htm

More Highlights

I think collecting shells should be a mandatory start to each day!! How beautiful are these?



After mom and dad left, Rick's high school friend and his family joined us for 2 days. It was great catching up and the kids got along great. We packed it in with great food, mini golf, go carts and my all time favorite Kill Devil Custard.




Last night's dinner was at Outer Banks Brewing Co where we tasted some great beer and what do the boys order?


Filet minon for Lance followed by creme brulee!! FYI, he's 8.



Although, we couldn't get Luca to stray from the chicken fingers, he had creme brulee just like his big brother. Poor little guy has been on benedril for his allergies and was prety much like a zombie.

As for little miss Lily, she decided to stuff her mouth with pasta, so much that she forced herself to puke it up at the table! Ahhhh never a dull moment.


Up until today, it's been sunshine, blue skies and a ridiculous amount of ice cream and fries. Today, however the rain came. Rick made pancakes and it was off to the outlet mall for some shopping, a movie for the boys and maintenence on the house to get it ready for the high season renters. The only drawback to having a house at the beach. That, and not being able to come down here more than 3 times a year.
Oh, one more thing. Lily actually kept a bow in her hair for more than 3 seconds!

Blue Skies

The start of our spring break here in the Outer Banks has been just glorious! (love that word glorious). It was Easter brunch on Sunday with Grandma and Grandpa at our favorite restaurant down here and some relaxing beach time yesterday. I wish I could begin every day with some shell collecting. Even though the ocean was ice cold, the kids still got soaked and as always my camera was part of the experience.

Flashback Photos

Easter last year in the outer banks, NC.
Can't time slow down just a little bit?

Lucaism

The Lucaism for the week has to be:

"Mom, if Jesus died and then rose, why do we get jelly beans?"

Can anyone help me with this one? LOL!

Meanwhile, here are some shots from this afternoon:
Note the smiley Lily vs the pouty Lily. Man we are in for it!

Today we received Lily's Certificate of Foreign Birth and now we can finally proceed to getting the SS number and US passport. Just when you think there are no more hoops to jump through, but really I can't complain. It's all worth it.

Found these little cuties today at Marshalls.

Addicted!

As I sit on my butt, listening to my boys call each other ugly and obsess over Playstaion, I look over at Lily with a full diaper. It's 10:00, I am not on the treadmill, I am not cleaning or cooking, I am not even dressed. What am I doing?? BLOGGING! I sort of dropped out over the last few months but I admit to now being completely addicted. I love reading everyone's stories, adoption memories and of course the photos of Korea and these beautiful children. It takes me right back there. My heart aches for those parents who are waiting and I feel that groggy happiness for those who have just returned. I am thankful to everyone for sharing and I hope to give inspration to others as well! I am in the process of giving this blog a fresh look and hope it turns out nicely.

Some pics: One is from Luca's big debut reciting his poem "Chicken Soup with Rice" to the pre- K class yesterday and my new fav of Lily.