Wacky Wed...what's your ideal island vacation?

For all of you where the white stuff is falling....

Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji

On an island vacation, you prefer to get the full beach experience. And for you, that means staying somewhere with few people and lots of beach. With over 300 islands, you can find your own private spot in Fiji. Relax by the crystal clear water, or venture off to find a waterfall.

What's Your Ideal Island Vacation?

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Ox characterizes a dependable, patient, methodical and calm, hardworking, materialistic as well as an ambitious character. The Ox years so far have been 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and now 2009 followed by 2021 (according to the 12 year cycle).

People born in the Chinese New Year of Ox, 2009 will preponderantly have the below mentioned traits in their character: Leadership qualities, dependable, great organizers, loyal, patient as well as strong and responsible. They are also some of the best people one can have as colleagues in the work place as they are believed to posses strong work ethics and display their creative side as well, especially when it comes to decorating their home.

Since the people born in the Ox year are also trusted to be reliable and logical, people generally turn towards them for suggestions and guidance. Their honesty and eye for details also helps them to prove their worth both in the workplace as well as in their personal lives.

However there are a few negative traits associated with the character of the Ox that also is reflected through the people born in the ox years. Attributes like being narrow minded, stubborn, with low public relations skills and also very far from being emotional are generally associated with people born in this year.

With these and many more fascinating elements, Chinese New Year of Ox, 2009 is just about to arrive. So get set to welcome the year and have a very prosperous New Year ahead.

Belated Wacky Wed...the sandwich cookie personality test

Since yesterday was Ray's birthday (thanks for all the well wishes for him), I missed posting a Wacky Wed quiz, so here is this week's quiz:

You Are Traditional and Dependable

You view the world with childlike wonder. You are very inquisitive. You can help but spy, investigate, and ask questions. You are a very creative and innovative person. You dream big and rarely do something the same way twice. You're easy going and easy to be around. You aren't picky or high maintenance. You seek security in your life. Feeling safe is important to you.

The Sandwich Cookie Personality Test

Happy 45th birthday Ray

Today is Ray's 45th birthday...help me by taking a moment to wish him a happy birthday....

Happy birthday my wonderful husband, may all your wishes and dreams come true today and always....I love you!!

Belated 30 Months LID

My New Year's resolution should have been to be a better blogger....but I would've already broken that resolution as you can see...I have been a bad blogger....but I'm trying....this really long wait is getting to me, I love seeing that my other on-line friends are getting their referrals, and I love watching/reading other blogs, but it's hard when I see how fast time is going by and our sweet Chynna is not home yet, I know it will happen, and it is going to be perfect when it does.....

So I am going to take this moment and "celebrate" our 30th Month LID-versary, and know in my heart that we will see her sweet face soon....

We love you with all our heart sweet baby girl, and can't wait to see your sweet face, and hold you in our arms....we dream of you each and every day, and hold you in our hearts always....Mommy and Baba will be with you soon....

Some very overdue thank yous......

I have to apologize not only for my lack of posting but also for my lack of posting thank yous to people who were so very considerate to think of Ray and I and send us these amazing gifts.....

Our good friends Cyndi and Dean send us these amazing gifts for Christmas:

They sure know how much I love frogs, and I was so thrilled opening each and every one of these wonderful gifts, so very thoughtful:


and they didn't want Ray to feel "left out", he was so very excited with this and can't wait til I make him wings so he can use his "Hooters" wing set:


You guys are the best!!

Then we also got this gift for Chynna from our Secret Pal for our November gift, it is so amazing how creative people are, to take ordinary things and see letters, so very cool:


And then we also received these terrific gifts for Chynna for our December gifts from our Secret Pal:






Our little girl has received the best things from such great people, we can't wait til she comes home to play with the toys, read the books, and wear the beautiful clothing.....

Thank you so much!!!

Wacky Wed...what does your belly button say about you?

Kinda right on, but for the not brushing teeth all day ewww....

You Are Doted On

You are sweet, sensitive, and a bit anxious. You are likely to have some health problems. It is likely that you will only have one child. If you have more children than that, it may be hard to conceive. You are not easily moved. You are very stoic and not though of as an emotional person. You are a bit lazy. You sometimes don't shower or brush your teeth all day. You are quite conservative. You are neither a flirter or a flaunter.

What Does Your Belly Button Say About You?

Introducing the newest member of our family....

On Dec. 4, 2008, we welcomed to our family my nephew Andrew Alan....


"Arggg....put me back, put me back"

My sister is doing really well, her hubby is quite excited (another boy!!), and my nephew Adam, well this picture says it all:


"Mommy, why did you put this awful Texas blanket on me, I want the Gators blanket!!"

We are so happy to welcome him into our family....


Congrats Katy, David and Adam on your newest addition!!

Wacky Wed...Happy New Year Quiz (with a bonus one)

Since I am so lazy lately thought I'd do two quizzes for Wacky Wed today...

Have a happy but safe New Years!!

You Remember 60% of 2008

Okay, you were somewhat paying attention during 2008. But you're not going to impress anyone with your knowledge of what went down. You know the basics about what went down, but little else... Let's just say you won't be writing the history book for 2008.

How Much Do You Remember 2008?

You Should Make 5 Resolutions

Lose Weight Get Fit Eat Right Reduce Stress Overall Take a Trip

What Should You Resolve to Change Next Year?

Merry Christmas...

Crazy Eights List Meme...

Alyson who is home with Alyzabeth An tagged me to do this Crazy Eights List. At the bottom of this post I also tagged Eight Bloggy Friends!!

Eight Favorite TV Shows:
Burn Notice;
Saving Grace;
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew;
Supernatural;
Greek;
Lincoln Heights;
Gator Football;
and Gilmore Girls (even the re-runs)!!!

Eight Things I look Forward to:
going to China to get Chynna;
seeing things through a child's eyes;
finally being a Mommy;
paying off our house;
celebrating Christmas with my now 2 nephews (Andrew was just born 12/4);
enjoying life to the fullest;
the economy getting out of the toilet it is headed towards right now;
the Gators winning the National Championship again!!


Eight Things on My Wish List:
China's adoption process picking up speed;
a trip to bring Chynna home within the next year;
Winning the Florida Lotto (but guess you've gotta play to win huh?);
new floor in my house;
a raise at work;
a cruise with my family;
more time to spend with my family and friends;
to get out of this funk I've been in waiting and waiting and waiting for the CCAA to speed up!


Eight Things I Did Yesterday:
Christmas Shopping with my cousin and mom;
short nap;
watched a special on MSNBC about the Caylee Anthony case;
kissed my hubby and told him I love him;
saw my brother at my Mom's;
spoke to my sister on the phone and we laughed;
snuggled with Freckles;
got some new books to read from my friend Sue.

Eight Favorite Restaurants:
Olive Garden;
Chili's;
Ruby Tuesdays;
Cracker Barrel;
Perkin's;
Bahama Breeze;
Lam Garden (Chinese Restaurant); and
Mimi's Cafe.

Eight Friends we are Tagging:
Cyndi and Dean;
Janet;
Paula (password protected);
Red Mary Janes
Kim
Deb
Doris
Steffie

If you haven't been tagged and would like to post this meme, let me know and I will link you.
Have fun!!

Wacky Wed...are you a grinch?

updated blog stuff coming soon, stay tuned...meanwhile a Wacky Wed...

You Are the Furthest Thing From A Grinch

You love and live for the holidays. You even love the Grinch! You're in the holiday spirit year round... because you're all about celebrating and giving.

Are You a Grinch?

Wacky Wed...what kind of soup are you?

Because it is cold out here this morning (in the 50's, and yes that is cold for this Fla. gal), thought this one was appropriate...

You Are Chicken Noodle Soup

You are a traditional and conservative person. You value the past, and change frightens you. You are very loyal, especially to your family. You prefer a low-key life, with lots of time spent at home. You like soup because it's easy, quick, and cheap. You tend to have a favorite soup you stick to. Why change a good thing?

What Kind of Soup Are You?

Have a great Thanksgiving

I am thankful for a wonderful family and terrific friends, my good health, and to be employed (especially during this awful economy)...what are you thankful for? Have a great Thanksgiving...

Wacky Wed...what does your Thanksgiving Meal say about you

Have a great Thanksgiving....

What Your Thanksgiving Meal Says About You

When it comes to the holidays, you follow and love the big traditions. You look forward to them every year. You see the holidays as a time to be close to loved ones. It's a good time to reconnect and make memories. You like the more adult aspects of the holidays - parties, cocktails, and having time off from work. During the holidays, you are likely to feel comforted. At your worst, you feel a bit over-indulgent. You consider yourself to be a bit of a purist, and you're proud of it. You tend to spend your holidays relaxing. Holidays are your down time.

What Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Say About You?

Playing catch up with some pictures....

Okay so I admit it, I've been a slacker in my postings and haven't really blogged about much...so this post is a catch up on the goings-on in my life that I've been photographing but not blogging about, sorry if it is long, but hey I've got lots to show and tell about.

So here it goes:

My sister is pregnant with her second child (and due to have him 12/8), we are so very excited for her and can't wait to welcome Andrew into our family. Here's some pictures of my sister at her shower, etc:




and at a luncheon, our really hottie waiter Jay with Joanna Mei (Don and Be's daughter):



and at Halloween, my great niece and nephew came over before heading out for the night (can't believe how fast they are growing up):


then just recently, my Mom and I attended the last Super Soap Weekend at Disney Hollywood Studios and got to see Susan Lucci:


and some of the General Hospital cast too:






it was a beautiful day at Cinderella's castle:


and the Country Bears sang wonderfully (and such refreshment in the a/c from the Fla. heat):


we even saw some Disney ducks and even a Disney chicken (yes our family always seems to take pictures of birds for some reason):





and we went to Monsters Inc Laugh Floor:


and later found out "we're not worthy"....


Just this past weekend we celebrated my nephew Adam's 9th birthday (which isn't until 12/10, but since his brother will be born 12/8, we celebrated a little early):





he even had a "special guest" at the party...yes it's an armadillo and it's alive, and boy is he a quick little guy when you are just trying to make him a celebrity and take his picture, after "hiding" I finally convinced him that he'd make a great blogging subject so he posed:


So that's my life lately, hope I didn't bore you too much!!

Monday night humor...

This is a true story, proving how fascinating the mind of a six year old is.
They think so logically.


A teacher was reading the story of the Three Little Pigs to her class. She
Came to the part of the story where first pig was trying to gather the building
Materials for his home. She read . 'and so the pig went up to the man with the
Wheelbarrow full of straw and said: 'Pardon me sir, but may I have some of that Straw to build my house?'

The teacher paused then asked the class: 'And what do you think the man said?'

One little boy raised his hand and said very matter-of-factly ...'I think the
Man would have said - 'Well, I'll be damned!! A talking pig!'

The teacher had to leave the room.

Wacky Wed...are you ready to be a parent?

Good to know after all this time waiting I am only 56% ready....wow, how disappointing, and here I thought I was ready....

You Are 56% Ready to Be a Parent

You are mostly ready to be a parent, though you could be better prepared. If you had a kid tomorrow, things might be difficult at first - but you could pull through. You don't have to be an ideal parent, but if your life was in better order, it would help. Make yourself a plan of how you'll raise and pay for a kid. You'll feel better if you have all your ducks in a row. If you're already a parent, you're probably doing a good job. Even if things aren't perfect, you're making the best of it.

Are You Ready to Be a Parent?

Happy Birthday Mom....

Mom, hope your birthday is full of joy and happiness...you bring us all such happiness and joy and we love you very much....