I Knew It!

This was my horoscope for the day ...



Okay, maybe 'imaginative' might be a stretch!

Updated Sidebar ...

I took some time this morning ... an avenue to procrastinate the inevitable ... household chores ... and updated my sidebar.
All blogs should now be up to date! You can enjoy some of the new referrals and get an idea of what is to come for us! I was
also thrilled to discover, one of my favourite bloggers, Elsie, is back! She has a fresh new site but I am sure she will continue
to provide an honest, candid and introspective view on her international adoption experience. She tells it like it is and I respect that!
As for the cement pond out back ... there has been SOME action. The 'boys' have framed the cement patio area and I am EXPECTING the cement to be poured Monday! I have been assured that they will be finished by the middle of next week ... weather pending of course! Of course, we experienced some WILD weather on Friday, but all looks clear so far for next week.
I'm a realist ... not expecting completion by the middle of the week ... Friday would be ACCEPTABLE!!! Anyone care to wager a guess????

What Does My Birthday Mean?

This is, apparently what MY birthday says about me:

You are a cohesive force - able to bring many people together for a common cause.
You tend to excel in work situations, but you also facilitate a lot of social gatherings too.
Beyond being a good leader, you are good at inspiring others.
You also keep your powerful emotions in check - you know when to emote and when to repress.

Your strength: Emotional maturity beyond your years
Your weakness: Wearing yourself down with too many responsibilities
Your power color: Crimson red
Your power symbol: Snowflake
Your power month: September

Hmmm ... very interesting!!!! Care to comment????? Care to hear MY comments?
If you'd like to know what you're birthdate means go to www.blogthings.com/whatdoesyourbirthdatemeanquiz

Straight From the Horse's Mouth ...

or so to speak. The China Centre for Adoption Affairs has now updated their website:



Okay, now that we are over that we can move on to next month ... JULY! This should be our month ... only 3 days of LIDs to cover to include us. Is it probable that we will receive our referral in about 4-5 weeks? ... yes! Is it possible we won't? ... also, yes! I would say we have a very, very good chance, however let's keep in mind the 2 day disappointment, not to mention from time to time, the one or two families who find themselves skipped for unknown reasons...wouldn't that just be our luck! In the meantime ... THANK YOU to all our friends and family, those we know personally and those we don't, who have been following
our blog and sending encouraging and hopeful messages (and those who don't but who I know are sending them anyway! ... commenting is REALLY easy ya know! ... see sidebar for how to!). I also totally appreciate you letting the blog answer all your questions ... sometimes, I just don't want to talk about it out loud ... imagine that!

News from RQ!

Finally, there is SOME news! Referrals have started to arrive and at this point we know they go to November 7th. I am not
holding my breath on the cut offs being better than that ... say, like to the TENTH!!!!! Although, I did receive a most wonderful
gift from a good friend today ... Every Year on Your Birthday ... do you think it could be a sign???
Me neither!!!!
But folks, hang on tight ... next month's rollercoaster ride will be even more exciting as we SHOULD be NEXT! Hell, I'm planning on it! Buckle up ..........

Pool Progress ...

Things are slowly progressing ...




We've had poolside drinks and have even been 'in' the pool. Now if we could just get the water in there ... summer could officially kick off!

Monday in China

Right now it is almost 9:00 am (Monday) in China ... this brings much anticipation for many folks in the international adoption community ... it is quite likely by tomorrow the faithful followers of RQ may know CCAA's latest cutoff date. For some ... eager anticipation of 'The Call' from their agencies, followed, a day or two later, by the UPS delivery of hundreds of babies! For the rest of us, however, begins the next count down ... how long before the next set of referrals AND best guesses for the next cut off date ... all scientifically calculated. Of course, we are no longer able to calculate with any measurable degree of accuracy any of these ... the only thing we CAN be sure of is uncertainty! Don't read anything into this ... sure I'm disappointed, but now I can begin to enjoy the feeling of being next ... right?! We ARE getting closer everyday and I am beginning to think about this little girl who really is out there somewhere in China, RIGHT NOW, waiting for her mom and dad. We can't wait to bring her home!