Good Moring Everyone and Welcome to the Saturday Morning Chat Group. It's been a while since I've been able to host the group, so I hope that everyone comes by today and says hello.
On our adoption front, we are all set for the SN program and are just waiting for a call that a baby has been found on the shared list that would be a good match for us. Please pray for us, that we will have the faith and patience to make it through all of this.
I want to let everyone know that I will be holding the Halloween Blog Contest again this year, so if you are interested in participating, you should begin getting prepared : ). I also need 3 judges, so if you would like to judge, let me know.
Also, The People's Choice Blog Awards is coming to a close. If you haven't already voted for the Seventh Diamond, I would be so grateful if you would. There is a small black link on my sidebar to the site.
IF YOU ARE NEW AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE CHAT, JUST CLICK ON THE COMMENTS AND TALK WITH US : )
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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1 – 200 of 263 Newer› Newest»Good morning!!! I know my hubby is on too!
Hi there Amy and Michael!
How are you guys?
There are two families who have received referrals in my original SB group, so I am trying to figure out how to re-match some people.
what do you mean re-match? what are you rematching?
We are good. Heading out to Celebrate Freedon, 12 hours of free Christian concerts including third day, mercy me, Chris SLigh and others
When you receive your referral, you leave the group, so I need to re-coordinate who is who's secret buddy.
The concert sounds great I love Thurd Day and Mercy Me.
Any good baby names?
One day, I will do a secret buddy. Right now I just dont have the finances
I hear you, I so many cool outfits that the ladies are making for their fundraisers, but we just can't afford them right now.
I don't have a secret buddy right now either. Mine was through my yahoo group and they only ran for a year and then cut it off.
Man it is chill here this morning. It's been in the 80's during the day and gets down into the 50's now at night.
oh that sounds wonderful..Im so glad fall is upon us
Hey yall!
Tell me more about this Halloween contest!
where is everyone.
Hey there Keisha!
Sorry..
How is everybody this morning?
The Halloween Blog contest started last year and it really was a fierce competition.
You decorate your blog for Halloween, so people had their blogs done up with special headers and graphics and movies.
It was a lot of fun. There are 3 'secret' judges who go through all of the participating blogs and make their selections. They choose the top 3 blogs. Also, there is a popular vote, so I tally up all of the e-mails I receive voting for a particular blog and whichever of the top 3 blogs gets the most votes wins.
Good morning.. I dont think I know you Walker
I didn't get the post up until 8am. So, hopefully we didn't miss anyone, but I think I missed Kim and Dannye, but hopefully they will check back in.
Plus, I think people go out of town for Labor Day, so we have a smaller crowd.
Oh this is true.. SO glad we have been able to meet Dannye and her mom
Hey Amy,
My name is Keisha. I've been to your blog before..& you have left a Sweet comment on mine in the past. I'm at "The Walker Household". We have been home for a year now with our Baby Faith from China.
Keisha/Walker is super talented. She designs blogs and she makes the most darling hair bows. You should take a look at her blog...it's darling!
Keisha,
I did hear back from Dawn that she received your bows for the baby shower and she said you put an extra one in there too. She really likes them. I keep looking at her blog to see if I see a photo of Lucy wearing one of them : )
ok, very cool. I love new blog designs!
We were on the "SN list" for months... I was even thinking about changing agencies... but IN GODS timing... we received a "call" about Faith. We were delighted!
i'll be praying for you.. cause I know the "wait" is Grueling!
Thank you! I'm blushing now...
lol!
Yes, Dawn left a comment on my website. She is so sweet & Lucy is sooo cute.. That smile.. just precious!
I can not wait for our calls either. We are on the SN and NSN lists
I am hoping we are matched soon. We filled out a checklist and we think that we really checked off a lot of things that we would be open to.
My agency was working with us in the beginning and if we would find a child posted who needed a home, they would look into it.
But now they have told us they won't do that anymore and we will have to site tight and wait to be matched.
So, we are sitting.
Do both of you already have your papers in China?
Yes, we are on both lists too Amy. Our dossier will stay in NSN unless we accept an SN baby, and then it will be moved.
Yes, we have been logged in for almost 19 months now.
Holy Smokes Keisha!
The new blog is gorgeous, I just went over there.
Morning everyone!
Congrats Amy and RMJ on your new endevor! I will definitly pray for both of you.
I wish they would let us do both SN and NSN here in our province.
RMJ I can't see your People's Choice link :o( the only black link I see is Blogging without Obligation....that isn't it is it?
HI everyone. I am here but need to hope over to Skype to say goodnight to my hubby and new daughter in China!!
We were logged in back in April and we too checked off a lot of things
Good Morning Deb, how are you?
80's Flashback time - www.rockingthe80s.blogspot.com
BTW - Man on the floor!
Desiree,
I was at your blog yesterday and didn't even realize that your husband was in china right now bringing your little girl home.
How exciting!
Congratulations!
You are always welcome Michael! And I love a good 80's flashback.
Hi Michael. My name is Amy and i am your wife
Deb,
The link is under my profile, it is black and I wrote Please Vote! above it.
Can you see it? It's about half-way down the blog.
the hair and clothes in this one are a riot
So, Michael's always on your floor...right Amy : )
RMJ, you havent asked but we had a patient named Sherrif on the floor this week
RMJ ok yes I see it now. BRB
I did ask girlfriend at 8:28 :)
Sherriff...hmmm. Hope it's a boy. Any movie stars on the floor?
Thank you!!!
Amy,
I want to tell you that you have the nicest friends.
We had such a great time at dinner with the Ladman's.
yes in fact. we have had some patients whose parents are soap opera stars but I wouldnt know how they were..
Garth Brooks was at our hospital last year. Toni Braxton comes in a lot but I have not see her and of course we have had Chipper Jones who is an Atlanta Braves player!
Karen, Bruce and Micah rock! I am so jealous. First Friday has introduced us to the most amazing people
I have never really seen any Stars in ordinary life.
We loved the Ladman's. If they lived here, we'd definitely hang out with them.
Eli really like Micah. He is just a doll!
Did we lose Keisha?
he makes me smile..If you are ever in Atlanta, you have to come to FF
not sure, I think Michael might be getting ready. THird Day is one of the first concerts today
If I go to Atlanta, I am hanging with you. Everyone I know who has met you says you are a really wonderful person.
Any word on your group going to Starfish?
I love Third Day.
They are going in October and we have a big box for them.
Im not all that but Michael and I have a good time together
Good Morning Miss Red Mary Jane :D
Just had to stop by and tell you that you made my week!
Thanks!
Ladybug hugs,
Pixel Fairy Princess :D
I'm here... I was looking up Debz..
Debz.. Thanks for the comment! I've got to catch up on your blog reading..lol!
Amy did you say Atlanta?
We don't live to far from there...
Well, your friends sure think you are.
Is it really hot down there?
Yes we live in kennesaw, outside of Atlanta. It has been hot but we have been getting some rain lately
Hey there Pixel Fairy!
I love talking to you too. Hope your foot is doing ok.
LOl ok this is taking longer than I thought ...Just waiting for a confirmation on my login statis! LOL
So what are you gals doing today?
This weekend everything closes up for the tourist season in Cavendish so I think I'll head out to Anne of Green Gables and see what they have on reduced price in the gift shop. Labor day weekend is when I usually start my Christmas shopping.
I am good - only have a minute...
Foot good - I posted about it on the blog :D
WE got our relo finally approved yesterday! I be in that Northern City in two weeks - we need to make plans :D
Gota run in a bit we are going to a really cool event today - I'm sure that I will take pictures :D
Ladybug hugs,
Sorry Ladies,
but i have to leave... we Are headed to see family.. we are having an 80th B-day party for my Pa. Man, to live that long is a blessing!
Hope everyone has an Awesome Holiday Weekend.. & please say a prayer for our LA. & MS. families.. with the Hurricane headed straigt to them.
Blessings,
Keisha
Look at you Deb, starting your Christmas shopping early. I should do that too. I hate getting caught up with nothing done in December.
Kristy, your blog is sweet. I'd love to have a pic of your little one for my slide show!!! ????
Have a great weekend Keisha. I will be praying for the hurricane states and hoping that everything settles down and the hurricane isn't as bad as they are saying it could be.
Happy Birthday to Pa!
OPPPPS I mean Keisha!!!!
ok, I'm back. Had to tell my sweeties goodnight.
Keisha, love your new blog look. I really need a new design once Grace is home. Oh, almost forgot, we have a mutal friend in common. Steph R!!
RMJ, DH has been in China since last saturday and it kills me that I am not there. If you read through the posts onthe blog you will understand why.They should be home on Friday. I have a car to meet them (and me) at the airport. I can't wait!!!
We are heading out to Freedomfest, a huge Atlanta Christian concert with a lot of cool artists.
Does anyone know where Walker lives
Have a great day Pixel Fairy!!
I look forward to being your neighbor : )
We will definitely be hanging out.
I'm not sure where Keisha/Walker lives. I ordered some of her hair bows, but she sent them along for me to the person I wanted them to go to.
Ya I've been doing it for years! It was one last big outing for Jaclyn and I before she went back to school.
She lives near B'ham AL. I used to live in AL. I really miss it, even though I was born in OH and have lived in MI for 12 years now.
I wanna be a judge for the Halloween contest. I would enter but I haven't a clue how to change my blog. A little computer challenged here. LOL
Where in Mi are you Desiree? I'm in MI too. I live near Kelly, we go to the same church.
I should get started early too.
My older children all want cash and gift cards, they don't trust me to pick out their 'cool' stuff.
I fill their stockings with great stuff though.
I can get working on Eli though and the rest of the family.
I'm over on the east, near Ann Arbor.
yeah for fall and Christmas coming up
Ya gift cards are perfect when they get to that stage. LOL Now Jaclyn pics out cloths for me! Apparently I'm not timely Clad as she thinks I should be ;O)
As for the stockings Jac loves my ideas.
I am starting to feel like I'm getting ready for fall. I love Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's a great time for us. I'm not quite ready to let summer go though. I'm hoping to spend a lot of time out on the lake this weekend.
Ok, Desiree.
Tell us all about the baby! How is everything going for your husband in China!!!
Well I'm off girls Have an awsome long weekend!
Have a great long weekend Deb!!!
I can't wait until Christmas, Grace's first with us this year!!
My older two want $. Kind of takes the fun out of it. I still have three younger ones to shop for!! The eight year old still believes in Santa Clause, yeah!! I usually have a good start by now but can't seem to get in the groove this year
Desiree, what a great Christmas it will be
Have you guys been checking out the sewing fundraiser sites?
These women are cranking out some gorgeous clothes.
Daleea, Robin, April and Lynn
Desiree,
I am so excited for you. Now, your husband is going to meet with Amanda at Starfish right?
All these people are meeting Amanda. I cant wait to meet her
How do I get the "One child at a time" link to put on my blog? Anybody?
DH has a travel blog if anyone is interested.
I have never personally met her, but we talk on-line a lot. She is very amazing.
Desiree,
What is your e-mail, I will e-mail the link to you.
Do you want a Saturday Chat Group one too?
I can send you any of the ones on my sidebar.
I want to read the travel blog
Good Morning...Thisis the first time in a long time I actually get to come on.. I figured I would wake up early like always ..but slept ina little.. I am going to catch up..
I have started to think about the Starfish Supply Raiser. I plan to do it again this February, but it was a lot of work and I was so scared that I wouldn't get the postage I needed. It all worked out perfectly though.
Amanda said that she is so happy when she hears all of the comments made about her children. People do not believe they are orphans because they are so well dressed.
I love when I see the photos she posts and recognize some of the outfits that the families donated.
I just get a little scared that I won't be able to pull it off again.
Good morning all!
Good morning my friend
He might have to change plans regarding Amamda. They are having an issue with Grace's passport. I packed a couple things for her too. She did say she would have someone get them from the hotel but I hate to do that.
Yes, I want the two links!! Thank you.
www.bringgracehome.chinastork.com
hopeyfopey@yahoo.com
Good Morning Kim!
Hey, I thought you had that little doll since you have one on your blog marked with Isabella's name. I am DEFINITELY ordering one this weekend. But I need a good Bible verse.
We are sending boxes with the First Friday group in October
Hey there Karen!!
How is my little Micah doing?
I do have that doll.. I made that for Isabella.. I just want an animal one.. I LOVE THEM.. what kind are you ordering..The actual doll like I have.. i had her design an asian one.. first one..pretty cute huh..
Oh Karen,
I just told Eli that I am talking to Micah's Mommy and he's asking if he is in town and if we can go meet him.
Micah is doing great! He survived his first week of preschool. He's in the middle of his week-long birthday celebration.
I bet you guys had a blast
Micah just loves to look at Eli's pictures on your blog. We have to look at them almost every day.
I asked for the same one you have, I LOVE it. I have to get a good verse though and get my order off to her.
EVERYONE...check out the darling little doll on Kim's blog. I am ordering one too, it's so cute and it's on sale this weekend.
Happy Birthday to Micah!!
Ok, hold on. Eli and I have to go over and look at Micah's birthday.
where do I need to look?
He got a remote control golf cart for his birthday. Just like our big one!
What color dress.. purple and sage.. to go with your little present.. lol..
Kim~ what animals do you like on the site.. I just think they are sooo adorable.. and they are perfect.. I put the red thread verse on there.. it was hard for me to find a verse also. now I will have to figure out another one for her animal..
Amy,
If you go to Kim's blog 'Isabella Bison', you can see the little doll. It is handmade and customized for your child. And I think the price is pretty reasonable.
I didn't really pay attention to the animals since I was really looking for your doll.
I'll have to go and take another look. I sent her an e-mail and she mailed me right back. She seems really nice.
I do like purple and sage together. But I really can't believe you are making me something. Thank you, that's really so cool!
we are heading out now, yall have a good day
Have fun Amy!
She doesn't have a picture on her site of the little Asian one like mine so just put in there like the two that Kim Bison had made.. I just got them so she will know..
My Secret Buddy got one..that was what I have been waiting for to get finished..
Now time to reveal.. got my letter done.. can't wait..
Ok, I'm late getting back to this my computer froze. Do you think she would do a cleft lip doll? Myabe with a scar or something for Gracie? I have been looking online but they are really pricey.
So do anyone have any big plans this weekend ...
We were suppose to go to CA. on the boat.. but things got changed.. and the boys are working. .one of the last full weekends to work lifeguarding.. they close down the water park at the end of sept.
She can do anything.. just ask her.. I am sure she can do one with a little scar..
She is great...
We're going to the Kids Fest here in town. Lots of inflatables, jumpy things and a pizza cookoff!
We are staying close to home. With DH in China and school starting Tuesday, nothing much going on here.
The doll website says 20% off this weekend!! Yeah, will have to check my paypal account for $.
Have fun Amy!!
We are hopefully getting our doors and the boys bathroom redone and then cleaning of course.. my favorite thing to do.. and give the dogs baths and our little one is getting groomed.. the boys work all weekend.. and KyLee is at a carwash for her dance class..just walked out the door.. So busy with teenagers..
We are staying home too. I'm hoping to do hang out on the water and swim and fish. Maybe take Eli out with Tyler on the tube for the first time. We are supposed to have fantastic weather.
Oh Kimberley, I wish we lived closer. I'd love for Eli to see Micah's new haircut. It's almost like Eli's.
My business has really cut down now that Zachary drives.
He will even be taking Tyler to school, so for the first time in all of these years, I'm not driving the kids around everywhere.
Tyler will start up tennis again, but he plays towards the end of my work day, so it's no big deal.
Better run. The house is waiting to be cleaned and the grocery store awaits. Should be fun with four kids along.....
Have a great weekend!!
I tell you Karen. Eli just adores Micah. Even though they only played for just one night. He still recognizes him and knows his name. If you guys lived closer, we'd definitely have some play dates.
Have a wonderful weekend Desiree!! I am so excited for you and your little babe!!
Well Nick does the driving too. and it helps A LOT.. but they are always coming in and out...going here and there.. all kinds of activities.. They grow up sooo fast..It is sooo humid here.. we are in monsoon season.. i can't stand it..
Well seems pretty quite.. I think whenever I get the few chances to get on here.. not a lot of people are here.. you are ususally so busy.. if you need a judge for the Halloween contest let me know.. .
You know mine will stay the same.. I will redo my blog when I get Isabella's referral.. and then have a new travel blog done..
but it will stay till then..lol
I am writing down everyone who is volunteering to judge and I'll be in touch. You all are 'secret' judges : )
Yes, Zach is coming and going. It's a big change with his driving, but the next step in his life.
It is more quiet today. I think it's because I haven't had a good solid chat for a while with our traveling and the adoption things we have been going through.
Just a quick hello if anyone is around. I just wanted to let everyone know we are finally DTC. We also found our that we got a Shoahannahs Hope grant so all is good ! I have nervous energy ....Harrison is running his first freshman cross country meet in an hour.
Shelly
So Kim,
How do you know exactly when everyone posts a comment?
It's amazing.
You don't have to share your secret, but I'd love to know.
Shelly!
Hi there. I am so glad you are DTC and really glad to hear that Shoahannahs Hope stepped in to help. I have heard of one other family who they have helped too.
I'd be happy to judge too. I don't tend to change my blog except once a century, so I won't be in the contest - LOL
Good morning everyone!! I have not been here for a while. Hope everyone has a happy labor day.
What do you mean.. when they post a comment.. I have them routed to my email..
Then on the post.. I have that thing were it lets me know when place another post on your blog.. i use to have to sit for hours and look at blogs to see if they posted.. now I don't have too.. it is short and sweet.. I see that Alyson and Ford got their travel..
Sounds good Karen, I put you down on my list : )
Good Morning Ladies...late getting here (late night/long story)..catching up on reading all the comments.
How do you do that Kim?
I sit for hours going through everyone's stuff.
It was such a blessing since we had not planned on adopting again. Was it someone from this group ?
Good Morning Patti!
How are you?
Hi there Pam!
I see you up there :)
Any good weekend plans?
No, I heard that they had helped the Bilby's with their adoption of Chloe.
I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that they did.
I am good..just tired. Noah went to a sleepover last night and we got a call around midnight that he wanted to come home...so we all slept in this morning.
We have a couple of friends houses we are going to but really just trying to get some house stuff done.
Amy- The concert(s) you are going to today sound great. Chris Sligh was just here Monday (he is from Greenville)
Oh, poor little Noah. It's tough to be away from home for the first couple of times.
That is great if it was the Bilby's and Chole. I hope that everyone has a great holiday weekend ! I am taking my energy bars and heading off to watch the CC meet.
I think it is called bloglines.. Paula introduced me..just doesn't work on private blogs.. I need to update mine..
but it takes a long time to get everyone in there
What does Chris Sligh sing, I haven't heard of him.
Well, I have to go make a birthday cake and get ready for Kids Fest.
We were hoping he would stick it out all night this time (we have had many false starts...get a call/he wants to come home). Makes me wonder how he will do with me away in CHina for 2 weeks...we are still praying for the finances to allow all 3 of us to go. Otherwise Mike will stay home with Noah and my sisiter will go with me.
Have a great day Shelly!
Have fun today Karen, give Micah a hug and a kiss from us!
RMJ- Empty Me is the single Chris Sligh has out right now.
BTW- It loosk like your vacation was great and just what you needed!!
We had a really nice vacation. It was so good to see my family. My Grandmother's cancer is under control right now, so that is very good.
It really did my heart good to go home.
Keep getting side tracked better sign off. I will try this again next week!! Happy Labor Day everyone!!
Bye-
Well, I have a sleepy 7 y.o.boy asking for breakfast...glad the Saturday Morning chat is back. See you next Saturday...hopefully a little earlier.
Have a great weekend Pam!
Sorry I was trying to do my order on the doll sight..
Trying to find a scripture I like..
Do you have any idea's..
I haven't looked yet, but I will have to come up with one today.
Maybe, the Children are gift from God verse, I'm not sure.
I didn't know I could choose between so many things.
She knows I want an Asian one like you.
Have you found any good verses?
I am thinking ~ And now these three remain : Faith, hope and love. but the greatest of these is love
I put the red thread and then the Children are a gift from god.. that is a great one.. do the same..
That is beautiful.
Maybe I will do a post about it and ask people to leave behind a special verse and I'll keep looking too.
Sound good?
I just ordered.. I got the long floppy ear bunny with light green minky body and the ears have flower material and with the verse Faith hope and love one.. with Isabella on it..
I wanted the red thread on the doll.. just for her..
So when does your chat close..
allthe kids have left.. john is getting ready to go wash the van.. and then take delilah to groomers...
The chat usually ends at 12 noon, but if everyone leaves and it's quiet for 20 minutes, then I close it down. People on the west coast just start waking up now they, so they usually jump on around 11.
Good Morning, everyone. I am Linda, Sara's mother . I have lurked here for months but am usually too late to comment. Staying home for the weekend to catch up on all the little things and barbeque ribs for just the two us. And with that said, I'm sure the kids will drop by! LOL
oh.. i just did an update on my post.. to let everyone know about the 20% off..
So maybe she will get a few orders..
I sent you an email.. did you get it..
Good morning Linda..
Hi there Linda!
How are you going?
Kim, if you go to Settings, then click on comments, scroll all the way down, there is a line marked email notification. Put your email in there and they send you an email for every comment you receive. It is a very handy tool.....
Kim,
I got your e-mail. It sounds just darling!
I will do that, how cool is that.
Thanks Linda!
Glad to hear you have that lake to spend this lovely weekend on.
The Old Threshers Reunion is this weekend here. The city of 8,000-including college students-swells to between 25,000 and 40,000 over the weekend.
Good time for locals to stay home.
What do you do at the Old Treshers Reunion?
I'm sure there is great food!
I don't know many of your chatters. I know who Amy and Michael are. Hope they enjoy the concert. I would!!!!
Question.. I am coming up on my 500th post.. and wanted to do something special.. what can I do..
i still have about 15 to go
The chatters really come and go. Right now I think it's just you, Kim and myself.
Any minute know though the East Coast ladies usually come on.
morning! did I miss everyone?
We have gone out to the church tent many past years to eat their beef and noodles but I don't think so this year. Like everyone else, we are watching the budget. The kids will need our help soon.
I have volunteered in several different booths. They have a country-western concert every night there. I have seen some really big stars.
Hi, K1. I remember you from last year's Halloween contest. I checked you out often.
Sorry, I meant the West coast Ladies!
Hi there K1! There are still some of us on here. It comes in waves. How are you doing? Any big weekend plans?
We listen to a lot of country music Linda. Do you know who will be singing there this weekend?
Good morning K1
sorry I am late! No plans at all, sadly. how about you guys?
the Halloween blog thing was fun. Don't know if I'll compete this year
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We're just hanging out at home. I'm hoping to Eli on the tube with Tyler holding onto him today.
I'd like to fish too with Tyler. I have finally found a mother son thing to do with him. We were out last night in his row boat and had a great time.
Trying to figure out who is still here: Hi kim, kim, and linda
Karen,
How can you not compete? You were a champion last year!
I think it's just the 3 of us at this point. A lot of people jumped on early, but had some big plans for the day.
Another latecomer here! I just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a wonderful long weekend!
We are heading out to our first WII party tonight...should be fun!
Smiles! :o)
Nikki
I was at Ruth's until TOO late last night. Hoped she might have stopped by here today but she prob overslept too!
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