"OMG!"

"Oh My God!" "You got ANOTHER one!"

That's what I heard while trying to decide which Lean Cuisines I wanted to buy this week at Stop and Shop.

(I know, I need a lot more than Lean Cuisine)



When I heard this remark , I thought , "I hope this doesn't mean what I think it does"

Sure enough! When I looked up, there was the lady that usually works at the Deli Dept., looking at Abby and me.

Of course I smiled and said "Yes, I ADOPTED (stressed that word) again" , and then for some reason I started giving her the reasons why I adopted again!!

One of which was how I wanted Loren to have a sister.

Her reply?............"And you can't even tell!"

Uh ???? Tell what??

"That they are not real sisters"

OMG!!

All I could say was..."Yes, their real."" They are as real as real gets!"
"Just as real as you and I!"



I am just thankful that Loren was in school and Abby is too young to understand.



What is up with some people?





A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

2009

I wish you Health...
So you may enjoy each day in comfort.


I wish you the Love of friends and family...
And Peace within your heart.

I wish you the Beauty of nature...
That you may enjoy the work of God.

I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities...
For those things that really matter in life.

I wish you Generosity so you may share...
All good things that come to you.

I wish you Happiness and Joy...
And Blessings for the New Year.

I wish you the best of everything...
That you so well deserve.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIEND!~

Author Unknown to me ~


Love Gail, Loren and Abby

Merry Christmas

This years Christmas Card.


We are celebrating Christmas at my parents house.
I don't have to work this year. Thank Goodness!

Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas.
Enjoy your day with your families.
I know I will enjoy mine with both, BOTH my girls!
Finally.

Love,
Gail, Loren and Abby.

Snow Storm

Friday we got ready for a "good" snow storm. School had early dismissal.
Loren was heartbroken that her Christmas "concert" was canceled. She really cried. Sobbed as a matter of fact. I felt so bad for her.
When she got off the bus at noon and the snow hadn't started yet she said "OK, Where's the snow?"
It started after 1pm and it came down heavy.
Once Loren saw the snow falling she became excited about playing in the snow and forgot about the canceled concert.

Loren was up bright and early for breakfast (a very important meal for Loren) on Saturday morning and was soon dressed and outside to play.

I stayed inside with Abby. I had to work Saturday and needed to clean the van off. I had to shovel the snow off my van before I could begin to clean it off!
I really need to put a shed up in the backyard so I can have my garage back.




BEFORE THE STORM

DURING

AND AFTER

THE ORANGE SPEC IN THE TOWER IS LOREN WITH HER ORANGE SHOVEL.

Oh.... Loren's concert is on Monday. She is now a very happy girl.
Great snow storm and a rescheduled concert!

Edaville Railroad

A few weekends ago we went to Edaville with the F family.

It was very cold (not as cold as last year!) but we had a good time.

Its always a good time when we get together with the F family even if its just hanging out at home.

Last year it was one of the coldest days of the year... however, no crowds. This year...crowded.

The girls didn't get to go on as many rides as last year due to the long lines but they did get to go on a few and of course we all went on the train ride to see all the Christmas lights and decorations.

Unfortunately the pictures of the lights didn't come out very good. Very dark.

We feasted on a healthy supper of hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and onion rings.

Hot Chocolate later to keep everyone warm.

Here are some pics.

These are done with a chain saw.

Can you believe that these 2 are only 3 months apart in age!

Just goes to show ya, we all come in different sizes!



Waiting for Santa Claus

8 Favorite Things

OK SuperMommy!!
Here are My Favorite Things!

8 Favorite TV Shows
1. Dancing With the Stars
2. Flip This House
3. Cold Case
4. All My Children
5. One Life To Live
6. Two And A Half Men
7. CSI
8. Ellen Degeneres Show


8 Things I Look Forward To
1. My next day off
2. Vacations
3. Spending time with friends
4. Summer
5. Dunkin Donuts Coffee
6. Pay Day
7. Hanging out with my Girls
8. Sleeping later on the weekends.


8 Things On My Wish List
1. Peace On Earth
2. To be Thin!
3. Money and lots of it so I can stay at home with my girls.
4. A Bigger Home
5. A Wonderful Life for both my girls
6. Adopt 1 more time
7. A Housekeeper
8. Health and Happiness for family and friends.

8 Things I Did Yesterday
1. Made Drs. Appointments
2. Washed clothes
3. Went to work
4. Mailed cards
5. Put out the trash
6. Picked up prescriptions at CVS
7. Read Blogs
8. Watched my (dvr'd) Soap Operas

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. Lobster Pound
2. Chelo's
3. Chili's
4. China Lake
5. Maine Diner
6. Olive Garden
7. Ma Raffas
8. Not Your Average Joe's

Now I need to tag 8 friends, so I tag....
Lisa
Amy
Pinky
T
Julie
Fliss and Mike
Don and Be
Alyson and Ford

Having Trouble

Having trouble posting pictures.
Not sure what is going on.
I'll post when I can figure out what is going on!

It's that time of year again!

Our Elf Dance

Thank You Lisa!

Look what my friend Lisa did with our picture!

Lisa is one of the kindest, sweetest people I have met in blogger world.

She always remembers us whether it be gifts sent to my home, a phone call to find out how we all are doing or an email with some encouragement or surprises like this one.

Thank You Lisa,

God Bless

Happy Thanksgiving

THIS YEAR,
A SPECIAL PRAYER OF THANKS
MY CHILDREN HOME AT LAST.
MY ANSWERED PRAYERS

ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Love Gail, Loren and Abigail

Adoption Slide Show

My friend Michelle aka Auntie Mitch does a great job making DVD's of special occasions.
She made me a beautiful DVD of my China trip in 02. My Journey to Loren.
She is working on Abby's now.
However, Mitch put together a smaller version of Our Journey to Abby on YouTube.
Here is the link. I hope you enjoy it!

Some Pics

Abby's birthday is Oct. 30th, Halloween Oct. 31st and I had to work both evenings.
Auntie Mitch took the girls out on Halloween and brought them by work for me to see.
Abby's birthday was celebrated over the weekend. A surprise cake at a friends house on Saturday and Sunday was Abby's party at home.
Auntie Mitch took pictures on Sunday and has not sent them to me so I do not have them but here are a few from Halloween and Saturday's party.


The girls came to visit me at work.



My Cowgirl



My Ladybug




Saturday we went to a friends house for a small get together to wish Susan a safe travel to China for her new daughter. Abby also got a surprise Birthday party as well!
The party hats had "Abby Cadabby" on them. I guess she is a new character on Sesame Street. I haven't seen her yet.



Loren blew out the candle for her sister


Abby isn't too sure about the party hat.


But the Cake...



Not a problem!

Happy Birthday Abigail!

Abby turns 1 today!
Since I have to work tonight and tomorrow (This WILL NOT happen next year) we will celebrate Abigail's Birthday on Sunday.
I hope to have lots of pictures!!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
Love Mommy and Loren

I've Been Tagged!

I've been tagged by Nancy at Me and My Two Chickadees Thanks Nancy for thinking of me and my girls. Nancy is another single mom whose blog I have been reading for awhile now.
I love all her pictures and the fun things she does with her girls.


I have to post 7 interesting?? (I'll try) things about myself and then tag 7 others.

This has been going all around the bloggy world so I am not sure if I can find 7 bloggers who haven't been tagged yet.

So here goes, I apologize if I bore you.

1. I was in the Marching Band in High School. Color Guard. Ya know the big flags you twirl?

2. I love the show Dancing With the Stars and vote for my favorites every week!

3. I saved my neighbors dog by administering Mouth to Snout resusitation.

What are you supposed to do when your neighbor is screaming for you to help her unconscious dog?

4. I ALWAYS cry when I see my daughter on stage during a school performance.

This makes it very difficult to take pictures when your eyes are blurry!

5. If I had a lot of money I would quit my job and volunteer at an animal shelter.

6. I am terrified of spiders. I can't even think straight if I see one in the house.

7. I Love DisneyWorld and wish I could go every year.

Ok, now I have to tag 7 others so I tag .....YOU!!

Happy Forever Day

October 14, 2002

Happy Forever Day Loren.
I Love You Baby Girl.

Long Time No Post

Haven't posted in awhile. Now that I'm back to work I'm not sure where the time goes.
So What's been happening?

Lets see..
I started back to work Sept. 15th. A new job. Closer to home, 8 hour shifts instead of 12 and NO nights!!
I am poorer but I am hoping I will be less exhausted not having to work 12 hour overnight shifts.
These past few weeks have been orientation. Boring and Busy!

Loren is back to school AND enjoying her new school which is a relief for me.
I was worried that she would miss all her friends from last year, but she is making new friends and having fun!
Loren got to have 3 Birthday Parties this year. Her "friends party" got postponed due to my sisters house fire. So she had a small family party on her birthday then she did get her Bowling Party a few weeks ago and because Auntie Mitch couldn't make either party Loren also got a party at Auntie Mitch's the following week.
Not too bad!

Just an FYI, Auntie Mitch is not my sister. She is my friend, My BFF. A blessing to me and my family. We have been friends for years. Through the good times and the not so good times.

I have watched her children grow, become adults and now parents!
OK, that makes me feel old,......Oh Yeah, I am old!!



Happy Birthday Loren.





Abby is doing well. She is now pulling herself up on anything she can hold on to.
A chair, your leg, the dog.... you get the picture.
She is crawling around and actually has mastered going forward!! I thought she was going to crawl backwards forever!
She can clap, wave bye bye, blow kisses, "cough", "sneeze" and sign for more.
She can say "bye bye", "pup" (for up) and Papa (not mama). Will nod her head yes when you ask her a question but has not mastered shaking her head no.
She is getting a real good handle on the sippy cup!! This excites me because I really don't like the " bottle thing" and formula (very expensive). I have started the count down to no more formula!! Abby will be 1 on Oct. 30th.

Abby has also decided that Stage 3 foods are horrible and refuses to eat them.
I can get her to eat the fruits but not the food so she has "grown up" food chopped or smashed. She does real well feeding herself fingerfoods. She now has 4 teeth!

Abigail! What are you drinking??


Caught in the act!



Nick had a birthday Oct. 1st. He is 8 years old! But he's still my puppy.
Happy Birthday Nick!
He hates the camera, can ya tell?



We have 2 new additions to our family. Skip and Chip.
My niece couldn't keep her "kitten cats" (they will be a year old in November) in her new apartment and was heartbroken to have to give them away, soooo...yep...the animal lover said.."Well if they can get along with Nick then they can live here".

All together and looking pretty comfortable


Meet Skip. Skip got his name because he does just that....skips around!!
Loren and Skip have become good friends.


And Chip! Chip got his name because he had a "misfigured paw" and looked like a chip was missing. When my niece brought them to the Vets for their first visit the reason why the misfigured paw?? His nail had grown down into his pad making it look like he had a missing "finger". His paw is fine but the name is the same.


Chip and Abby have become good friends.


Well thats all for now. 1 day off and have to clean the house!
How I hate that job.
Blessings,