Emigration Permission Paperwork Submitted!!!

March 29

FINALLY!!

Evan's paperwork has finally been submitted to the Korean embassy.  This is a huge step in the process.
We were told to expect 3-9 weeks at the Korean embassy then it moves to the US embassy and it can take less than a week to be approved. Then TRAVEL CALL!!!
We are anticipating traveling the first part of May.  How exciting.
I cannot stop making lists, lists of what to pack, in which piece of luggage, what to shop for before hand, what groceries to have stocked, what projects (honey-do) need to be complete before travel.  It could go on forever.

We have a spring break / babymoon vacation in just a few days!  I hope it will help keep my mind off the wait. this is our chance to relax before we make the big trip.

Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare, that God would prepare our hearts.

Seriously how precious

February 20, 2012

March 20, 2012

Broken hand, 25% sale until cast comes off!!

I recently broke my left hand in a freak dog walking disaster. I had surgery almost two weeks ago and now no longer need the heavy pain killers but still cannot work or do much of anything fun, no sewing, no cooking (knife skills are terrible one handed), even cutting coupons is difficult.  did i mention i have a pretty nasty dog bite on my right hand? 
Now that I am all caught up on a few years worth of TV (thank you Parks and Rec!), I need something else to do!

Anyway so what does this mean for you?

I am having a 25% off sale on all my current inventory: blankets. hairbows, tutus, crib shoes, onesies until the cast comes off!

Checkout the 11/27/2011 blog post for photos and prices before sale.  I have photos of blankets and onesies on my FB page or on the Flicker badge on the right side of the blog site. (tons of onesies on flicker!)
FLICKER:
quilts - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets
blanketshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets
onesies - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sisterhood2motherhood/sets

12x12 blankies
$15 - $11.25 sale

 33x36 Crib size quilts

Minky, Satins, Flannels, and Cottons

$65 - $48.75 sale

Approx 28x26 Crib Size
Fun Pinks, blacks, and creams
Pretty pink stain ruffle
pink and black flannel backing
cottons, flannels, and minky fronts
$55 - $41.25 Sale

baby wings 9" long x 7.5" tall
hot pink or white
$4 each
Pink only available

4 in. Grosgrain Bows on Alligator Clips
$3.50 - $2.63 each

Child's White Tutu with Roses
also available in Lavender 

Child $6  Teen $9.75
Only Lime left in Child's size tutu

$8 - $6 sale price

Bloomers  Lavender or Lime Small-Large
$10 - $8 sale

3in hair clip pairs $4 - $3 sale price

4in single hair bow $4 - $3 sale

18 Months and Counting!

I hope we aren't forcing a life long love of Lightening McQueen but hey it could be worse.  We sent Evan a 'Cars' storybook recorded with our voices telling the story along with a little Lightening toy car.  He doesn't look too impressed but it may grow on him.

Evan Moon's current stats:

Weight: 27.5lb  (12.5kg) 

Likes: formula/milk, rice, fish, bananas, steamed eggs

Development:

-  walking up stairs well,

-  recognizes and points to 4 different animals

-  builds tower with 3 cubes

-  jabbers

-  imitates adult housework

Christmas - Evan is set and the dogs are spoiled

 I got an extra day off of work Christmas Eve, and we got to head to Missouri early and spent a week with my family! 8 adults, 3 grandkids, 6 dogs - exhaustation!

spoiled rotten Mocha

some of Evan's spoils

Family Portrait

16 Months . . . Oh that HAIR



Evan with a care package we sent in August (talk about snail mail!)




Happy Happy Boy



We were so excited to received these much anticipated photos at his 16 month agency appointment on Nov 21.  He looks so happy and playful!  We know he is well taken care of!

The progress report we received was encouraging:

Weight: 11.9 kg (26 lbs)

Likes: rice, fish, fruits, and formula

Development: walks upstairs (holding rail), throws ball forward, moves on ride toys, puts tiny objects into container, builds tower, scribbles, identifies body parts, recognizes and points to four animal pictures, jabbers, imitates doing housework and other realistic activities, hows toy preference

It is getting more real that he will be coming home soon (3-4 months), nothing like registering for a stroller to make things real!  Once we start baby-proofing the house I think reality will really sink in! 

CANNOT WAIT!!

Christmas Ideas for a little or big girl!

bIn attempt to save up for the rest of the adoption expenses I thought about doing something other than the baby blankets and such.  I wish overtime at work was an option but it is so unpredictable so time to get creative!
Here is what I am working on:

Mini Ribbon Bows on 3 inch Alligator Clip
$4/Pair

Large Ribbon Bows on 4 inch Alligator Clip
$4/each

$8/Each

Extra Small: Pink/White Dots, Cheetah, Pink Cheetah, Zebra with White ribbon, Zebra with Pink ribbon, Zebra with Hot Pink Ribbon

Small: Pink/White Dots, Pink Cheetah, Zebra with Pink Ribbon

Medium: Pink/White Dots, Black/White Dots,Zebra with Hot Pink Ribbon, Zebra with Pink Ribbon, Pink Cheetah

Large: Pink/White Dots, Black/White Dots, Zebra with Pink Ribbon, Zebra with Hot Pink

Rose Tutu: Flowers trace waistline all the way around.
Fits most 6months - 10 years
10-12 inches long
$8 each

Lavender Rose Tutu
White Rose Tutu

Limited Edition
Rose Petal Tutu: Child's Violet Tutu with Violet rose on center waist line
and Rose petals inside the Tutu
10 inchs long
Violet  $8 Each

Bloomers!
Small 3-6 mos, Medium 6-12 mos, and Large 12-2T

Lime: Small   Medium   Large
Lavender:  Large
Violet:  Large