Virtual Baby Shower

We have been overwhelmed with the gifts and donations we have received for our boys. It was almost like an ongoing virtual baby shower. Every day there would be a new package in the mail or a delivery on the doorstep for the boys. I am overwhelmed and extremely blessed by the generosity of all of our friends and family! Truly and deeply. We have everything we need or could want to make life with the two newest additions possible and more comfortable.

Since we didn't have a "real" shower where everyone could witness us opening the gifts, consider this your invitation and participating on our virtual shower for "Big" and "Little." Thanks for coming!

The first batch of goodies that came in the mail.

Court suits for the boys purchased by Lori Engler.

Formula sent by Natasha Diamond and bowls bought by Susan Stephens

Sock purchased by Andrew Bird

Hat purchased by Andrew Bird

Diapers purchased by stranger and Jenn Baker

Formula donated by lots of people

What could this package be?

Pack-n-Play purchased by Elizabeth Cofer

Quad stroller purchased by Dawn Durrell

A closet full of clothes donated by LOTS of people!

Handmade quilt for "Big"

Handmade quilt for "Little"

Joy Banks made these amazing quilts.

Joy Banks made these amazing quilts.

Thank you to everyone who bought, made or donated an item or numerous items to our boys! It was a wonderful virtual shower!

The New Nursery

This week began with transitioning my bio kids to the same room and my 2.5 year old out of a crib into a toddler bed. These were big transitions to make, but we knew it was necessary to make a space for the two newest family members that will join our family in the next couple of months. So far they both go down pretty easily at night and Alethea just comes out of her room several times a night due to her new freedom. The only down side is they wake each other up in the morning and want to get into mischief WAY too early. Other then that, things are going great with their "new" Adventure Room, as it has been renamed.

Yesterday my best bud, Dawn came over all day and helped me to re-do the Beatrix Potter themed girl's room into a vintage circus themed nursery. And we didn't spend a penny! Seriously. I found all of the items in the room around my house. It turned out pretty cute and there are still a couple more touches I would like to add. Thank you, Dawn for all of your help!!!!

And now, enjoy the pictures!

Handmade giraffe for "Big" made by fellow adoptive mom, Julie Adams.

Handmade giraffe for "Little"

 

 

 

More will be added to this wall...

 

To be added...

To be added...

And there you have it! I would love to add more vintage circus items, so if you have any or have any suggestions on how to make them I would love to know! This room makes me smile because it is a room they can grow into, the jungle theme we had with Asher still works with this theme, which will be great when we meld all three boys into the same room eventually, and it is colorful. Oh yeah! And it is vintage and you know I love me some vintage!

Now all we need are two little boys to fill those beds...

ODP- 2012 Day 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

The first installment is here.

Here is the problem with the October Dress Project this year: I am not doing it during October.

We have been told by our agency that they think and hope we should be flying in October (I know, I know. We were told it might be the end of September just a couple of weeks ago, but adoption is unpredictable and we roll with the punches.) That being said, I didn't want to miss out on my third year participating in this zany project. The problem with doing this project in September is that I don't have any accountability! I skip days here and there and everywhere. I really have no idea what day I am on for ODP 2012 to be quite honest, because we are a one car family at the moment and I rarely leave the house. Meaning, I don't really get dressed in normal, appropriate-fo-public clothing. Oh, well!

So, the dates are irrelevant on this little project because they are not consecutive day after day, but according to the next time I wore the dress. I am not participating in the same way I have the last two years, but I am still taking part in my own quirky-frazled-adoptive-mom type way. And that is just how the project will be for me for this year. And I am alright with that reality. The nicest part of the project so far is that in all my running around trying-to-organize-the-world-before-I-fly-across-the-globe way, I don't have to worry about what I am going to wear. It is already decided for me. Thus the lack of creativity this year, but I am wearing it and that is what counts!

That is what I love about this project! Every year it takes on a new form and a new meaning. Love it!

Day 6: 
This was a very low day for me. I had to force myself to smile and I forced myself to get dress and look put together, even though I wasn't headed anywhere, just to help with my mood.
(Sept. 17th)

Day 7: 
My Sseko Sandals arrived!!! I was stoked to wear them to our second The Gathering for the 12X12 Project.

Day 8: 
Simple, but put together. Loving my new sandals! Notice how my hair hasn't changed? It is probably an indicator that I haven't showered. TMI? I am just trying to be honest. This is what happens when you are a crazy adoptive mom: you forget to shower.

Day 9: 
Wearing a hat and a new color in my Sseko Sandals. And a splashy tank-top with lots of color, which I forgot to take a close-up of to show I am trying to style it differently. Opps!

Day 10: 
Church day. I sported this scarf of my head and received a lot of compliments. It looked better in the mirror then in this picture, but I love the colors. It was a vintage score from a consignment shop at my Grandmother's Elk Lodge.

Looking at these pictures I have realized that I am completely ignoring belts! It is time to rectify that in the next batch of sparatic ODP wearing.