Please Stand By..

I apologize for not posting here lately.. between the regular spin that is my life and coming down with a cold I have slacked. I've got some very cool stuff going on and will post tomorrow.. I promise!

Happy Friday (or Saturday depending on where you are), Ya'll!!!

A Red Carpet Event!

Missy (Auntie MooMoo) and I are headed down to Denver this afternoon for a pretty a special event.. a screening of Extraordinary Measures starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford.

SWOON


A BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful friends at CBS4DENVER for this fantastic opportunity!! Although our tickets are reserved, it's still first come first serve.. we're hoping (and praying) we arrive in time to get our seats!

The Christmas Call ~ An Update

A few weeks back I wrote about our Christmas Call from the county. Although not a match, our worker wanted us to be contacted just the same. Hers was a horrific story that brought me to sobbing tears.

I am pleased to report not only did a foster home equipped to handle her issues step up and agree to take her, but a family friend came forward as well. She was placed with someone she knows and trusts. They have a long, hard road ahead but the healing process has begun...

Prayers answered. :)

Sit Down, Shut Up & Hold On..

.. As my Daddy used to say..

I wrote the post Driving Miss Daisy soon after we became certified. It's about how my life is like an awesome road trip and God is at the wheel. Just when you think you know where you're going -Kapow!- you're headed in a completely different direction. During the drive it's often difficult to understand why the particular road was chosen but the destination never fails being just that much better than you could of ever imagined. It takes faith and the ability to hand it over.

Gassing up the tank..

2009 was one trip for the record books. As much as we loved the twins and deeply desired for them to stay, that was not His plan. We were a bridge between what was (a really crummy past) to what can and will be (a bright future filled with love and stability). They were meant to be here with us for those 8 months, there's no doubt about it. Even their family acknowledges they needed that time to grow and catch up to their peers. Hearing how awesome they are doing now just confirms The Plan and helps give final closure. Now rested (mentally and physically) we're readying for a new adventure.

Buckling up...

I was told by our worker the county is cracking down even harder on reunification and kinship placements. In the not so distant future, adoption will be a minor miracle. Honestly, we agree and think that if viable family or friends can be found (that are able and willing to step up) that's the way it should be. If not, well, that's why we're here.

Let's roll..

A SortaKindaMaybe Call

One of our workers called yesterday to touch base. Amongst other things, she asked if we were ready to become active again. I told her we were still thinking of waiting until the beginning of February to be put back up on the board. That being said, we would be interested in talking if a good match (or big emergency) comes up. I reminded her she knows us (and our hearts) so well that we trust her to keep her ear to the ground and us in mind if a placement comes up (even though we're on "hiatus").

Come to find out, she already had..

We chatted for a bit and she mentioned there was a 2 year old we may get called on. She had a gut feeling it may be a good match and gave our name and number to the worker on the case earlier in the day. At this point it's a total long shot.. a very slim chance we will get called but she passed along our info just the same. We should hear soon..

Or not..

Holding breath.. stay tuned!

Snug As A ...

.. Doberman and his Hedgie? WHA??


That's 75lbs of pure lovebug right thar..

My First Award Of 2010!

This lovely honor was bestowed upon my lil ole blog by my dear friend SocialWrkr24/7 at Eyes Opened Wider. She is a 20-something social worker trying to make the world a better place one child at a time. Please check out her blog when you have a chance.. she's totally Duckie! (Sorry doll, I couldn't help myself..).

Seriously, she is awesome.. surf on over and give her a big, Full Circle, "Howdy Do!" ..

As with all good blog awards, there are rules and an opportunity to "pay it forward" - which is easily my favorite part of these awards! So, write 10 things that make you happy and try to do at least one today! Then, give this award to 10 bloggers who make you happy - and make sure you tell them to come collect their award! If you receive the award, don't forget to link back to the one who gave it to you!

10 things that make me happy:

1. Being a Foster Mama.
2. Spending time with family and friends.
3. Making DH laugh out loud.
4. Reconnecting with old friends.
5. Blogging.
6. Enjoying a perfect glass of Merlot after a long day.
7. Reading a good book (and actually finishing it!).
8. Films that move and inspire me.
9. Sleeping in.
10. Snow Days.

10 blogs that make me happy (go check them out!):

1. Quiet Intuitiveness
2. Dragondreamer's Lair
3. Telling Dad
4. Mountain Momma
5. Life Goes On And On And On
6. Parenthood For Me
7. Amstel Life
8. The Greer 5
9. Life's A Journey
10. Please Don't Juggle Your Vegetables!!

Thanks again for my lovely award!

Perfect Moment Monday

This past weekend was chock full of Perfect Moments. We went snowmobiling with my sissy and brother in law (aka "Auntie Moo/Missy & Uncle Kiwi") and boy howdy, did we have a blast.

The scenery was spectacular..


Our Fearless Leader (aka: DH) got us up, down and around Snowy Range safely. He dug each of us out more times than I care to discuss.. The man is a saint..


Kiwi and Missy braved the c-c-cold..


And I did my very best to capture the memories..


In addition to the awesome sledding, we ate way too much (thanks to Missy!), tossed a few back, did some hootin' and a hollerin' and had a Perfect time. I've gotta say, we're blessed to be related to our very best friends.

(Thank you, Nantie, for watching the herd 'o canines!!)

I Capture
Perfect Moments.

Hang Loose

At 10,000 feet above sea level.

The Creme de la Creme of 2009

It's New Years day and you know what that means? Mel's Creme de la Creme 2009 list is up! What is CDLC you ask?

In her words: For the fourth year running, the ALI community kicks off the new year by celebrating our best posts of the last year.

So what is the Creme de la Creme list if this is your first time here? It was started as a response to the many blogging awards that are given out each winter. I expanded the idea of presenting “the best” to include a post from every blog in the ALI (adoption/loss/infertility) world*. Every blogger has a personal best that deserves recognition. As editor of the list, I create the small blurbs after the title which serve as a doorway to the post. I hope they will help you find what you are seeking to read as well as show definitively the diversity of experience and emotion within the ALI community.

Grab your morning coffee and CLICK HERE TO ENJOY SOME AMAZING POSTS! Make sure to leave some comment love while you're at it!

Happy 2010, my dear friends!!!