Happy Halloween

Ms. Gracie was a ladybug for Halloween and a rather cute one I must say. Hubby had planned to put a few dots on her face but sweetums had other plans. She screamed bloody murder so we had to abandon that plan. Thanks Auntie Na for the Elmo basket.




Is this hat not screamin & pimpin? Whooweee you couldn't tell me nothing tonight. I found this hat at the dollar store believe it or not. It was only $3 bucks and I snatched it up. Wonder could I find a church outfit to go with it?



These are a couple of tricker treaters that stopped by. I said where are your costumes?! The one in the white tee said he was a ghost, good grief. They were so handsome I went ahead & gave 'em a lil loot. Kids, gotta luv em.

Eleven Months Old

Wow my sweet girl is 11 months old today. Time is moving far too quickly. Soon she would have been home with us for 6 months. Gracie girl is truely something. She keeps hubby and I on our toes. This is a quick post because I'm on my way out. I'll add to it later.



We took this picture Sunday after church. I'm surprised my sweetums is still awake because she gave us quite a workout at church. She is busy, busy, busy in church and LOUD. She loves singing along with the choir and she's more than happy to help the Pastor out as well. Hubby and I just try to go with the flow because she's only 11 mos old after all and she doesn't understand the concept of shhhhh yet.


Here's my baby girl playing with one of her babies. She's caressing her face so gently. I pray my sweetums always has a kind spirit. I've always rooted for the underdog even when I was a child. I was never a mean spirited bully. I pray I can instill that in my baby.




A couple of weeks ago I had to take Gracie to work with me for a little while because Hubby had to work late. I'm in an office alone so it wasn't that big of a deal, however by nature I'm not a rule breaker so I was a little uneasy. While there my baby girl fell while pushing one of the chairs, I grabbed for her but missed. She didn't hurt herself but I felt so guilty for even having her there in harm's way. Fortunately Daddy came soon after and all was well. How I wish I could always protect her from any harm.



Hmmmm one my girlfriends kids me all the time about my spoiled baby, but really can our little ones be truely spoiled at this age? I for one don't think so. I definately want sweetums to be happy as much as possible and I go outta my way to see that she is. It's funny how your wants and needs change after you become a mom. I'd gladly pass up a Coach purse for the latest toy that "might" bring a smile to my girl's face. Now that's saying something.



You are the best part of my day baby girl. I pray you're always this happy. I pray you find your passion in life early so you'll have many, many years to enjoy it. I love you to pieces Gracie. Please don't grow up to fast, I miss you already. Love Momma
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Willy Walker..Willy Walker

Oh my sweetums is on the move. She's really working that walker, I think she'll be walking soon. Maybe by her birthday? What do you think?

We Voted!

Sweetums and I voted today! First a nice lunch of corn muffins. YumYum


Then it was off to the polls. Our precinct had a few problems with the printer and as a result we had to wait for 45 mins. They finally got it working and we cast our vote.


Hallelujah, we just helped Obama get a little closer to the whitehouse!
Now it's your turn. Go BARACK the Vote. Go Obama Go!!!
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1st Birthday

Gracie's first birthday is fast approaching. I haven't a clue on what to do. Should I have a party at home with a few kids or just hubby and I. Gymboree and McDonalds have also been suggested. I am stumped. A party at home would be ok BUT we will have all of our Christmas decorations up and that may be a little risky with a bunch of small fries running around. I think McDonalds is for older kids. Gymboree may be the solution depending on what the cost would be. Sooooo anyone that has some suggestions please send them my way. Thanks in advance. Smooches

Flower Power

These are a few pics we took while visiting my mom. Here's Ms. Gracie attempting to pick a bouquet for her grandma.


Momma took this pic quick, hoping no little buggies bit her sweet baby.


Here's Ms. Gracie displaying her anti-social attitude. Luckily Auntie had her smiling soon after.


Here's my ultra cool nephrew sporting a hat I found at the dollar store. I can hardly wait till Halloween to wear it.


This lovely lady is Kia, she and my nephrew will be wed in 2010. She's just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. Nice going nephrew!
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Ethiopian Get Together

We attended a wonderful get together held at an Ethiopian restaurant. We got to meet many ET adoptive parents in various stages of the process.

I think this little cutie was sweet on my sweetums

Hey that's mine!

Another lil Ethiopian cutie

This was Quinn's dinner.

This was mine. The Honey wine was outstanding. I had 2 glasses and I don't normally drink at all. I wish I couldve had a whole bottle. Yummy, yummy

Night, night Daddy

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