Here's to a Great 2008!

In the New Year, Loren and I wish you all the best.
May you realize your fondest dreams
and take time to recognize and enjoy
each and every blessing.
Happy New Year!

My Special Angel

From Our Home to Yours

This and That

Here are a few pics of just This and That

Here is a picture of Nick. Nick was 7mos old when I brought him home. People ask me where I got Nick. Well, I saw a posting on the bulletin board at work "7 month old Cock-a-poo, great with kids." I had just recently lost my best friend Bear (Black Chow). Bear was killed by a car and I was mourning his loss terribly.
I was in the "waiting stage" of adopting Loren. When I saw "good with kids" I called about him, went to visit and took him home that day!
His name was Snickers. I didn't care for that name, so I cut it down to NICK aka "New Baby" which eventually got to be "Newby"
Now when I call him Newby he will immediately lie down (and many times howl) and want his belly scratched.
I don't know when this started or even why he reacts that way when he hears the name Newby, but it cracks me up everytime!
These 2 pics are of Nick before and after I called him Newby!



This next picture is a gift from a co-worker. When I opened it, there were 3 ceramic Chinese girls. The Mama (that's me) A medium sized one (Loren) and a Small one (Abigail). I have the small one still in the box waiting and waiting to be added to this little family. It has been in the box for about 1 1/2 years. Maybe someday I will be able to add her. : (



Next is my Nativity Set. I love it! I got it at Epcot in Mexico.
It is so different. I think that's why I love it so much!



Our Christmas Tree



Loren... Maybe 10 minutes home from school. One minute I was talking to her, then silence. When I went to check and see why the silence, this is what I found!



I have to explain this "get up". I love Dunkin Donuts Coffee! One night around 7:30pm I really wanted a coffee. Being a single mom, when you want something you just have to go get it yourself. So I said to Loren "I think I want to go get a coffee"... "OK Mom" And this is what I saw a few minutes later!! She had Sponge Bob pajamas on and CARS slippers.
I had to get a picture!



And last but not least...Loren playing outside during a snow storm.
This girl LOVES the snow! Hard to believe that she was born in a very Southern part of China!


Well thats about it with This and That. Hope I didn't bore you.
Loren and I are feeling much better. Thanks for all the well wishes!

A Blue Christmas Tree

Sounds kind of nice. Although I've never had a blue tree.

You Should Have a Blue Christmas Tree

For you, the holidays represent a time of calm, understanding, and peace. You avoid family fights, and you don't get too stressed out - even when things are crazy! You like to make Christmas about making everyone's life a little bit better. You don't get caught up in greed or commercialism. You're too sincere for that. Your blue tree would look great with: Lots of silver tinsel You should spend Christmas Eve watching: It's a Wonderful Life What you should bake for Santa: Chocolate chip cookies

What Color Christmas Tree Should You Have?

We're Sick : (

Talk to you soon.

Referrals!

Congratulations to all who received their referral this month!




Another 6 days worth.

It's Anniversary Time Again!!

Yippee!!
MONTHS

Aboard the Polar Express

We went on a trip to the North Pole via the Polar Express.
This is a fairly new adventure. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House.
It was so VERY VERY COLD (20's), but then again isn't the North Pole cold?
We managed to stay as warm as possible. Loren was layered.. she had thermal underwear on under her pajamas!!
Thank goodness there was a very big tent set up at the North Pole for the show.
At least we were out of the wind!
On the way out of the tent, Hot Chocolate was served.
I was happy to get back on the train where it was nice and warm. : )
Here are some pictures of our trip.