Proud Parents

Could we be any more proud of our fashion diva?

Do You Think Frannie and Jacob Like Each Other?

They crack me up. Jacob is the only one at daycare that Frannie will truly "play" with, chasing and she talks about him all the time. Jacob's Mom swears they are getting married some day.

Thanks so Much to Everyone

Kevin and I have had a very emotional week, wrestling with our own desires vs. God's Will and what is best for our family at this time. I believe firmly that when you get enough people together, praying for a common purpose, the answer comes through pretty load and clear (yes, sometimes God DOES send a butterfly to land on you!) After much discussion, Kevin and I have decided to withdraw our application for the baby. There are many reasons, but most importantly, it's not His will. Period. At this time. Maybe later.

Initially I was nervous about how this would mess up the baby's chances for her forever family, but she will be snatched up so quickly once the word gets out. Then I thought "how can I tell Donna"? which is a little funny since it's not my Mom or Frannie or ....

Kevin and I are both on the same page with this and we are both so happy at this time with Frannie. We "hit the lottery" as Cheryl put it with our daughter and we couldn't be happier about our family at this time.

Trip to Charleston

We had a great few days in Charleston. I had never been and Kevin has never been there sober so, it was a new experience for all of us. Frannie did remarkably well on the drive to and fro. We saw most of what we wanted to see, ate great seafood and walked it all off over the course of 2 and a half days. What in the world does "lowcountry" mean anyway? We decided that we could definitely live there (if we won the lottery or, alternatively, if the state gives teachers a 250% payraise this year). It made me ache to remodel. I discovered pralines -- ohmygosh they are evil. CRAP, now I know they exist and it will haunt me! Going anywhere near there? Pick me up a few dozen. We are on spring break, of course, and I started thinking about going back to work next week and we only have 6 weeks left until summer break. I was also thinking a lot about my friends Shelby and Maddie recovering from surgeries -- please pray for 2 little girls whose wonderful parents have been through the ringer the past few weeks, having to watch their little girls endure a LOT of pain. (see my "Favorites")

I started work on Frannie's built-in bookshelves and toychest/bench, yikes. I'll post some photos later, but not too close-up :) No word on the baby yet, still waiting for pre-approval from China.

Zoo

Here are some pictures from our trip to the zoo. Fun, fun fun with Pitty Pat again! I would love to hear your theories about why Frannie does this: About 2 months ago she started taking one arm out of her shirt (when her shirt is on, she will slide one arm up through the neck hole and leave the neck hole "off the shoulder"). I noticed she only does it with her right arm. She doesn't do it for attention because I will go in to check on her in the middle of the night and she is asleep in this uncomfortable state! Well, last night I went in to check on her and she had slid BOTH arms up through the neck hole and slid the shirt around her midsection (ew!) It ranges from turtlenecks to long-sleeved pjs. She is such an enigma :)