7.27.2010

Away

Oh, I have so much to blog about and so little time right now! The kids and I are away in New Jersey with my parents visiting my granny in the nursing home.

We've left my poor hubby at home to fend off all the dangerous storms that have come through our home town. What a mess that has been!! Matt, we miss you!!

Anyhow.... I cant wait to get home to blog about our journey out East. Its been a fantastic trip!

See you when I get home!

6.21.2010

"Adopting one child will not change the world, but for that one child, the world will change"

Congrats to my friend Michelle and her husband, Brian!! They have now officially ADOPTED Lilya!! We can not wait to meet her!! Safe travels my friend!!
http://ahomeforlily.blogspot.com/2010/06/few-more-pics-from-adoption-day.html

Life lately

A little taste of our life lately.....
The Lake


New Family







Devil's Lake



Wisconsin Dells




Donald Driver Softball game










6.20.2010

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!!
We had a great time at the local pool this afternoon and then a fantastic steak dinner from the grill!!
Thanks Daddy for all that you do!!
We LOVE you!!









6.08.2010

Lifephoto.com review and FREE giveaway

A few of my favorite things........

A few weeks ago I decided that I was in need of a new day planner. I wasn't looking for just any day planner, but one that I could design all on my own. I wanted to add my own personal dates, my own personal pictures, and I wanted the option to add my own comments, borders, backgrounds, and such. After a little bit of searching I found Lifephoto.com. It is a fantastic site which is surprisingly very easy to use. I was able to browse through a bunch of different items and I finally found the Day Planner items.



There are 2 sizes to choose from - (mini) 4.4 x 6 or 8 x 11. You may also add the number of picture pages you would like.

I chose the 8 x 11 with 54 picture pages.



After I had selected my item and size, I was able to uploaded pictures very easily by taking the pictures I have saved on my computer and uploading them to the day planner site. I was also able to arrange them as I wanted which was a huge bonus for me because I wanted certain pictures on certain weeks of the year.





I was able to add my own birth dates, special appointments, things I needed to remember to do.
I was able to make my pictures full paged, or if I wanted portrait style, and add words, I could have it that way too.




I have to say I was extremely happy with the whole process of making this planner! I could not believe how easy it was!! Thanks Lifephoto.com for a fantastic product!!

Now, the exciting part!! Want to WIN your own personalized DAY PLANNER from Lifephoto?

Go to Simplephotogifts.com and sign up to follow Tish's blog (blog for Lifephoto) via e-mail notification or by RSS feed. Tish will be selecting the winner!!

The link to sign up is in the upper right hand side of my blog. Dont miss out on this great giveaway!

This would make a fantastic gift, or if you are a busy mother like I am, you can use it for yourself!!

Good luck and have fun!!

5.24.2010

Measurement Monday

Good Monday Morning! I have so much exciting news to share! First, my weigh in...

Last week I hit a wall and lost practically nothing. I was hoping that this week wasnt going to be the same.

This weeks loss - 4 lbs

Total loss: 16 lbs and another 2 inches from my waist! WAHOO!

This coming week is going to be a bit harder, because I have of alot going on! I guess I can only do the best that I can!

The other exciting news - I have been reconnected with my birth mother! Its been an overwhelming situation, but none the less, FUN!

I have an uncle who had been activly searching for me, and an aunt who has been my uncles biggest cheerleader and many other family memebers who remember me. My mother is the oldest of 3 girls and she has 2 - 1/2 brothers. I also found out that I have a 1/2 sister!! I have always wanted a sister!! She is 29 and married.

This coming weekend will be the moment of truth! I will be getting to meet my birth mother, her father, and a bunch of other "new' family members! I am so excited and I just cant wait!!

Stay tuned....I will post as things progress!

5.17.2010

Measurement Monday

Well folks, we've all watch Biggest Loser, and we all know what happens by the 2nd and or 3rd week, RIGHT? You hit a BRICK wall! Week 3 was my wall.

Weight loss: .03 lbs

I also lost another 1/2 inch off my waist. So even though it was a tough weight loss week, I am happy that another 1/2 inch is gone!

No news on the adoption front yet this week. Hoping for good news!