Happy Birthday Corinna Bean !!!

On March 22nd, my little sister will turn 36 years old. She would probably kill me for writing her age on here, but that's OK because she lives 3,000 miles away from me.

Dave and I just bought a new Printer, Scanner, Copier and I was testing it out with some old photos I have. I scanned this picture from 1974, I think. Cori is on the left and I am on the right. Aren't we cute. I especially love the overall's my sister has on. Also, you don't have to adjust your computer monitor, she does have red hair. She has the most beautiful red hair i have ever seen.

This is one of my favorite pictures of us. If that driveway looks familiar from the snowblower post, it is. Dave and I bought my Grandmother's house after she passed, and that is where the picture is taken. The wood fence is gone, but the rest of it looks the same.

I want to wish my little sister a Happy Birthday this week. And don't worry Cori, your present is in the mail. I love you.

I Am Back from My Trip

Well, I made it home safe and sound. What a long trip. I spent a week in Orlando, FL to work at a client site and then flew to Phoenix, AZ for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday to attend a consulting summit. I flew back to Boston on Tuesday, March 14th. It was good to get home.

Sorry no pictures. I forgot to take my camara with me. It was all work, work, work anyway.

I did get to spend Saturday with my Aunt M. She lives in Florida and was able to drive up and meet me. We had such a good time. We went to this little town called Mt. Dora and hit this huge Antique Market. It was a combination of outside and inside booths. There was so much to see. I zeroed in on some wonderful Fiestaware, but didn't buy any. I couldn't figure out how to get it home without breaking it. I did find a beautiful vintage tablecloth. It has such a pretty design on it.

We then went to Downtown Disney for dinner. We ate at this Crab Restaurant on a steamboat. Good Food. My flight left for Phoenix at 7:20 am, so we didn't get to stay out late. That's OK though, because i was pretty tired from all the walking that day.

Well it's back to reality. It is cold here in New England. I miss the warm sunshine. I was definitly spoiled by it.

Happy 4 Month LID Anniversery !!!

On February 28th, it has been four months since our paperwork was Logged in to China. I can't believe how fast the time is going by. Although I am getting a little depressed with the extended wait and rumors flying around.

One exciting thing is they passed out referrals this past week. Our agency received 19 referrals. Congratulations to all those new families. The CCAA has sent out referrals to anyone who had their paperwork logged in to China by May 25, 2006. That was about a 9 month wait. Apparantly their was a large number of dossiers sent to China for May, that is why they have split the month. (LID's with May 13th were sent at the end of January)

What does that mean for me, well it could be another 5 months, or 6 months, or 7 months. No one really knows. I am trying my hardest not to read any rumors or guesses. I am instead going to look at the top of my blog and read that timeline - 4 months, 4 weeks until our referral. See, I already feel better.

Sunday, March 5th I will be flying to Orlando for work. Can you say "Warm Weather". I checked the forecast and it will be a high of 74 degrees on Sunday. I will be staying in Orlando until Sunday, March 12th and then flying off to Phoenix for a consulting summit. Can you say "Really Warm Weather". I probably should start looking for my summer clothes to pack. I think I will look pretty ridiculous in my sweaters and boots. I am already going to look extremely pasty white with my New England "Winter Tan".

I will post more when I get back from my trip.