Happy Birthday Dad...

Happy birthday Dad,

Just wanted to let you know on this special day how much you are loved and appreciated. Thank you for always being there and all that you've done. I love you more than words can say. Hope all your birthday wishes come true!

Love you!

It's Friday, Woo Hoo Hoo...

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I've Been Tagged...

I got this from Wendy ...

1. Where is your cell phone? On the counter
2. Your significant other? Sleeping
3. umm...favorite place? Hmmm… that depends
4. Your mother living in Clearwater, FL
5. Your father? Indian Rocks Beach, FL
6. Your favorite things? Books, movies
7. Your dream last night? I don’t ever remember my dreams. Isn't that odd!?!
8. Your favorite drink? Starbuck’s Chai Latte
9. Your dream/goal? to bring my daughter home
10. Room you are in? family room
11. Your hobby? Reading
12. Your fear? Never having a child
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Taking my daughter somewhere fun
14. What you are not? Selfish
15. Muffins? Banana nut
16. Wish list item? Can we put the same answer twice? My daughter
17. Where you grew up? St. Pete – Tampa, Fl
18. Last thing you did? Work on school paper due Monday
19. What are you wearing? Sweats & a t-shirt
20. Favorite gadget? AC and washer/dryer
21. Your pets? 2 dogs, 2 cats
22. Your computer? Compaq
23. Your mood? Tired
24. Missing someone? My grandma
25. Your car? Ford Escape
26. Something you are not wearing? Jewelry
27. Favorite store? Macy’s but I like Homegoods and Kohl’s a lot for house stuff
28. Like someone? Lots of people
29. Favorite color? Green and blue
30. Last time you laughed? Earlier today
31. Last time you cried? A few weeks ago

If anyone wants to play leave me a comment so I can check out your answers :o)

If Your Life Were a Movie...

I've been tagged by Jessica. So here we go...

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?

Here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool ;o)
7. Include commentary

Opening Credits: Heaven Help by Lenny Kravitz – it’s more about being ready to fall in love so it might make a good opening song for a love story.

Waking Up: Brightside of the Road by Van Morrison – kind of a good pick me up song so it could be a wake up song.

First Day at School: Time by Hootie and the Blowfish – the opening line says “Time why you punish me” so maybe it is a good first day at school song. Just in case you’re interested I’ve only got 2 more classes left, woo hoo!

Falling in Love: It’s Your Day by Blessed Union of Souls – it’s not really a love song.

Fight Song: Leave It by Yes – great music but not really a fight song.

Breaking Up: What About Now by Daughtry – to me it’s more about saving a love than losing it. This is the only CD from an American Idol winner I own. No, I don’t watch the show, a friend played it for me ;o)

Prom: Two Steps Behind by Def Leppard – this could be a prom song. Got to love Def Leppard though!

Life's Ok: Everybody by Keith Urban – “everybody needs somebody sometimes” this is good reminder for all of us. I think it makes a good Life’s OK song.

Mental Breakdown: Spoken For by Mercy Me –“to hear you say this one is mine” what a great reminder that we are not alone. I couldn’t think of better time to hear this song than in this situation.

Driving: Walk on Water by Aerosmith – all of their stuff makes good driving music.

Flashback: Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison – reminds me of my wedding day and dancing with my Dad for the father/daughter dance. One of my favorite memories.

Getting Back Together: Seeing Things by The Black Crowes – this definitely not a getting back together song. I like this CD (Shake Your Money Maker) a lot though.

Wedding: Stand by Rascal Flatts – it’s a good positive song but not a wedding song.

Birth of Child: Savin’ Me by Nickleback – not really a birth of a child song but a good song.

Final Battle: Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad by Def Leppard – it’s about longing for someone so it may be a good final battle song if you were Romeo fighting for Juliette.

Death Scene: Smoke and Ashes by Tracy Chapman – not a good death scene song even though the title may sound like it.

Funeral Song: It’s About You by Drops of Jupiter – a great song but I wouldn’t play it at a funeral.

End Credits: I Believe by Blessed Union of Souls – could be the ending credit song if it was about an underdog.

I guess you can tell I’ve got pretty eclectic taste in music. So, now it's your turn...I am tagging Janet , Angie , and anyone else who is reading this and wants to participate. If you decide to take part in the fun, leave me a message so I can check out your songs.

Referrals are in...

to those of you seeing your precious childs face for the first time.

Wishing you speedy and safe travels...

The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before January 25, 2006.

22 Months...

Today marks 22 months that we have been logged-in for baby Shrader. While I am amazed that time has been passing quickly, it's even more amazing that we potentially have so much more time to pass until we receive our referral. Sigh :o/

To all those counting down the days, weeks, and months until our turn comes hang in there, our time will eventually come!

Happy 4th of July...

Wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July!

Thank you to all of our soldiers who have fought

and continue to fight for our freedom!

Praying for your safe return...