Contest Time!

I don't generally post things like this, but I love babywearing. I'm planning to do a lot of LB-wearing, once he or she gets here. I know, I know, the way I phrased that sounds weird - but it's actually pretty cool, and good for Mama & baby both. So anyway, if you are into the idea of winning a free carrier, check this out.

Win a Beco Butterfly Baby Carrier and Beco Toy Carrier from Along for the Ride.

I'm Back Again!

Not much to say lately, had a great vacation in Lake Chelan with the family - all 10 of us. My sister & her husband came out from Michigan for a visit, so we all took a few days off work to spend some time together. Other than that, well... work is work and gas is too expensive to go many places. So I have been knitting a lot, and watching a lot of movies with B. I finally finished a blanket for Evangeline, but forgot to get a picture so can't post that for you all. Now I'm working on Lucca's blanket (Lucca is my 2nd niece - she hasn't quite made her appearance yet, for those of you who don't know the family). Other than that, just trying to keep moving on the adoption. Speaking of, 2 of my online buddies just got travel dates - Congratulations to Beth & Holly (and Ben) who will be in Ethiopia in less than 2 weeks to pick up their children! Well, since I'm at work I better end this - so I'll leave you with a picture of Evangeline from our vacation. See - even she had fun!

Blog Makeover

I went here to find this background - check out what they have!

I'm Online Again!

Ok, so I was already getting online - but now I have internet at home again. No more having to get online during breaks at work or at Mom & Dad's place. B & I finally got our internet issues figured out - yay for easy online access! Other than that, nothing new to report - my job is one big migraine, redoing some paperwork for the SW, and trying to enjoy the summer when I can. Still a boring life. Ok, boring but good - really good these days.

I'm Not a Slacker!

My life is just really boring right now. Let's see....work is frustrating & mind-numbing. I really have days I want to tell them all off & walk out the door. But, no can do - need the money. I've started cooking more from scratch (pre-packaged is so expensive, and not that good for you). Baked some raisin bread last night & got a sourdough starter going. We'll see how that turns out. Other than that, I run errands or clean my house after work (dishes pile up & my floors need mopping quite frequently - messy roommate!). Then we watch a movie or a little bit of TV after dinner, I knit ferociously, and go to bed. That covers most days. See, Erica - nothing exciting to post about.

As far as the adoption goes, I have a lot on my heart about it. No, I'm not giving up (but sometimes being on "hold" temporarily feels like I failed LB somehow). I will give more information later, once I sort it all out. So, no real news there either.

So that's life in a nutshell, nothing real great but it's honest!

Another Evangeline Pic

There is nothing new to report here, so in an effort to post a bit more often (that way you all at least know I'm alive), I leave you with another picture of my niece - it's WAY better than a picture of me!

Here She Is

So, even though I didn't get permission from my brother, I figured it's ok to post a picture - since my sister did (and so did my brother, but it's his kid so it's only right!). So anyway, without further ado, here is my niece, Evangeline, meeting my dad (aka Grandpa) for the first time: