Back in the saddle...

Here we go! Schedules, routines, packin' lunches, 5:30 AM hockey practice...we are in full swing again just a short two weeks into fall.  This past summer was definitely a wonderful time filled with soo many fun memories for all of us.  The weather cooperated all summer which always makes it especially when you are in a tent next to a beautiful lake with two adventurous boys. We have definitely played hard so as I told the boys last night when they grumbled about homework..I guess it's now time to work hard so we can play again...

I love fall, I love the feeling of new beginnings and for me it means organizing and more organizing..we are finally getting our basement finished which will allow us sooo much more space.  The truth is, when we moved in, we really thought we would be heading to South Africa fairly soon to meet our daughter and therefore didn't want to be in the middle of construction with everything else going on.  Then, well..we kept putting it off for the same reason and now we are really feeling the need for some space.  We found a company that will do the whole thing in a month!  Wow, I watch Holmes on Holmes so I'm totally skeptical but all in all they totally seem like a great crew and all references panned out so here we go!  I'm secretly hoping that since now we have made the move to go ahead, our biggest wish will now come true..The good news is our new little one will have lots of space to play and explore during the cold winter months.

I have had a couple wonderful friends pass on the most beautiful little girls clothes that you ever did see. I just melt when I picture our little munchkin toddling around in the little dresses. Some days I feel like I'm going crazy..I'll pull the clothes out and go through them...then I can't bear it and have to pack them away..then again I pull them out...sigh...please hurry and come home before I'm buying teenage clothing for you :)

Scott and I just celebrated our 16th anniversary! We decided to escape on a warm 4 day getaway - so rejuvinating and a beautiful way to finish off the summer.  We have had so many amazing experiences and memories over the almost 20 years we have been together..I'm a lucky gal.

Okay..fall HAS to bring good news..I'm channeling every ounce of good energy to South Africa to finally feel peace that children will be joined with forever families.. and our two boys can finally give their sister a long overdue hug.