Our Journey to Chloe Madison Xian, Lindseys "Mei Mei"

NEW SITE

2007-01-28T02:08:00.000-05:00

SINCE WE ARE NO LONGER WAITING FOR CHLOE I HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE A NEW BLOG TO DOCUMENT OUR LIFE WITH CHLOE...I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON IT ALL WEEK AND IT IS STILL IN THE PROGRESS OF BEING FINISHED BUT I WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT THE REASON I HAVENT POSTED IN A WHILE IS BECAUSE I WAS WORKING ON MY NEW SITE AND I DID NOT FALL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH LOL..SO I HOPE YOU JOIN ME AT MY NEW SITE AND IF YOU HAVE MY BLOG LINKED ON YOURS PLEASE CHANGE IT TO THIS:

AT HOME WITH CHLOE MADISON

WWW.HOMEWITHCHLOEMADISON.BLOGSPOT.COM

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE =)

One month together!!

2007-01-18T15:10:00.000-05:00

One month ago today, a solumn faced baby girl was placed in our arms, today we celebrate one month together as a family of four with Chloe Madison Xian, the solumn baby girl who is now thriving and happy as can be, what a month it has been. She is such a joy and is the apple of our eyes, I can't imagine life without her and thank God everyday for her, the miracle he placed in our family just one month ago...we are so blessed.

Our happy girl in the chair i made her last year wearing her traditional Chinese dress this morning

12.18.2006-just one month ago today..wow! you've came a long way baby =)

Mobility and Milestones

2007-01-17T15:39:00.000-05:00

Chloe is finally feeling somewhat comfortable when we put her down..she really likes to just crawl around and explore things, especially in her room, it's so much fun to watch her learn new things everyday, she's definetly thriving. Tomorrow marks the ONE MONTH milestone since Chloe joined our family, so stay tuned for a special post from me tomorrow reflecting on this amazing month!

reaching for her "cell phone"..hmm wonder where she learned that from...lol
"the camera loves me =)"
"Ok, um sissy i like having my picture made but i need privacy..can't a kid drink her bottle in peace?!"

Love

2007-01-16T11:30:00.000-05:00

First off have I mentioned how lucky I am, because I honestly don't think I can say that enough..I am the luckest girl ever! Chloe is an amazing child and I love her more than life itself, I honestly don't know how I lived without her, she brings so much joy into my life. She loves me, the kind of love i've never experienced before, which makes think about things in a whole new light. Life is so much richer now with Chloe in my life, she makes me want to do whatever it takes to make her proud.period.

As we approach the one month anniversary of a family of four, i feel like this is a great time to talk a little about our journey to Chloe, part of the testamonial i made at church sunday night, which went very well..its a little long but here it is...enjoy!

For the past 7 years I have longed for a sibling so bad that some nights when i would go up to my room I would get so depressed because I was so alone and every night it was like i was constantly reminded of how alone i really was, and it about did me in. So after many months and years after i felt this longing i started to feel this tugging at my heart that just wouldn't go away, it was like God was telling that it was time i talked to my parents about my feelings and how i wanted a sister. Ok, easier said than done, so I prayed and prayed to God for him to help me understand what He wanted me to do, hoping that he would give me a sign somehow so i would know that this is or is not meant to be. When my parents, me and my Aunt went on a cruise to the Bahamas with some friends, i remember the morning before we got off the ship, seeing this adorable asian girl around the age of 4 with two caucasian parents, i remember thinking how cute she was but at the moment i did not recognise the sign that God had placed right in front of me. Anyways after many nights of pondering i finally decided to sit my parents down and ask them if they would consider adoption, because I knew friends of ours had just adopted a adorable baby girl, Ally from China and i thought that maybe, just maybe they would consider it. I knew it was a longshot but the worst thing they could say was no and i was ok with that.

So i decided to confront my mom first, so one late night when we were both up and talking about our cousin who had just found out she was pregnant with her first child (the boy is now 2) so i figured since we were talking about babies I would just mention it..so i did, that conversation is such a blur, but i remember mom had this look on her face like "are you crazy" and i was so certain that i had made a mistake by asking. The next day, my mom told me that she had been thinking about what i asked her, about me wanting a sister, and she said that i needed to talk to my dad...ok??! I was petrified, i didn't know what or how to say it to him, so i just thought about how sad and alone i had felt and i said "dad, im tired of being alone", little did i know that about 2 years after i spoke them words i would be boarding a plane with my parents to China to pick up my new baby sister.

Between the time i had that talk with my dad, until the day that Chloe was placed in our arms, i have struggled personally with obsticles that i didn't think i could overcome, my best friend being diagnosed with Leukemia at 15 years old, myself struggling with depression and health problems and losing my great aunt to melanomia..an endless list of doubts and fears without adding in the extra stress of the 14 month wait was almost enough to begin to question myself wondering if it was meant to be. If it hadnt have been for the extra wait, we wouldnt have gotten matched with the child we have, and i couldnt imagine life without this certain little girl who makes everything better!

The point im getting at is the power that a person has and the things they can do if they want it bad enough. I wanted a sister more than anything in this world, and after its all said and done, because of me i changed a life, my family changed the life of a tiny baby girl who needed a family as badly as we needed her.

**12/18/2006 a dream come true**

Weekends..

2007-01-13T22:08:00.000-05:00

The weekends are just so much fun now that we have Chloe with us, i have always lived for the weekend but now it just means so much more to me. Today Chloe had a great day, ate like a champ, was happy when we had friends come over to see her and was just a great kid overall! Tomorrow night as our pastor's request, my parents and I will be giving our Testamonial about Chloe's adoption in front of the congregation during the evening service....very cool! Enjoy the pics!

Ready to go for a afternoon stroll in the neighborhood
im going to get you!!

Beautiful baby girl

PERFECT

Blossoming!

2007-01-12T00:11:00.000-05:00

This week has just been a great week here at our house! Chloe is starting to come out of her shell a little bit and each day she seems to be more and more happier. I think she is finally beginning to understand that we are her family and will always be here for her. She is trusting us a lot more and trusting others besides us three (me, mom, dad). People that saw Chloe last week and then again this week kept on telling me that Chloe is like a whole different child this week and seems to them to be more happy...yay!! She is even sleeping in her own crib in her room..amazing! We are starting to develop a routine for bedtime, which is helping all of us get back to our somewhat normal schedule..lol..and as of Friday night we will have been home from China for THREE WEEKS..wow!!Ok so before i roll the credits (pictures) here is a few things that our sweet girl likes to do!

Chloe loves to....

Clap for herself

suck her index and middle fingers when going to bed

hold her washcloth when she is sleepy

she loves rice cereal with apples!

Sweet potatoes, soup, eggs are just a few of her favorite things to eat

play peekaboo

being spun around in the air

cell phones!

being in the car and on the go

strolling

play in her room( as long as one of us are watching)

music

her new family =)

And now for what you guys are really here for...pictures of Chloe Madison Xian!

"lets get this show on the road!"

"Cant forget to bring a toy with me!!"

" My cousin Mason is sooo smart & is going to teach me fun stuff and he loves to hug me"

"Early morning giggles for sissy!"

"Look im a lion...RAWWRRR" The cutest lion ive ever met =)

I DONT think so!

2007-01-11T11:43:00.000-05:00

As me and miss chloe (aka snook as i like to call her) were fixing to leave wal-mart the other day, i wanted to take her picture cuz she looked so darn cute. So as i went to take the picture i said "Chloe" to get her attention to look at the camera. Well apparently this little girl is sick and tired of having her picture made, because she looked at me like "uggg im SO not smiling for another pic!" Man this kid has such a temper..lol

THE LOOK!

2007-01-10T22:21:00.000-05:00

So back in November when we first got Chloe's referral package and saw her "mugshot" picture we all just totally fell IN LOVE with this childs lips and look on her face, but Chloe had changed SO much from the time when that picture was taken (probably this past spring/summer) up until the day we got her that she just looked like a totally different baby..maybe it was the hair?! Neways the other day i got to looking at some pictures we took in China and came across this picture I took of Chloe and realized that she has the exact same look in that picture as she did in the mugshot picture...she has grown a lot and has HAIR now but still her lips, eyes, face look totally the same..check it out...

then....

..and now...

Alive and kicking...

2007-01-09T09:06:00.000-05:00

Yes everyone, I am alive and home with the sweetest most precious sister ever! We arrived home Dec. 29 to family and friends greeting us and welcoming the newest member of my family. Since our arrival back home, Chloe has been doing incredibly well, better with each passing day. The time change has been hard for all four of us though, resulting in owl-like behavior from my parents, me and chloe, who have all be finding ourselves disoriented and sometimes a little kuku from the lack of sleep at night, but each day brings improvement and im pretty sure we are almost back to our normal schedule. Ok back to blogging, right after we arrived at home, my computer decided to give me a nice little post China surprise, it got a virus from China and i lost everything that was on it, pictures, essays, the works...so this computer spent a few days in the dr's office and is now brand spanking new! Anywho yesterday marked the 3rd week since Chloe was placed in our arms...as a old journey finally came to a close, and a new one began. This blog has been a lifeline for the past two years of my life, as i struggled through each day trying to strive on the day when i would finally meet my MeiMei, and that day was by far the best day of my entire life. Since this is no longer a journey to my mei mei, i feel like it is time to start a new website documenting life with Chloe, so in the next few days be on the lookout for a new link to my new blog, which might just be password protected to protect Chloe, just be sure to watch for the link and how you can get in touch with me if u want the password, i would LOVE to have my faithful bloggy friends join me in this new amazing life. With that said, here are just a few pictures of life at home with Chloe...enjoy =)

above you see bonding time with sissy and of course the sparkle in Chloes eye when she grabs my cell phone ;)

Chloe loves her crib and sucking her fingers..lol a sure sign that she is sleepy!

The adventures of miss bobble-head =)

Oatmeal face =)

Here you see Chloe mstering the fine art of surviving Wal-Mart..sleeping of course!

The time has come!!

2006-12-15T03:42:00.000-05:00

WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO THE AIRPORT TO GO TO CHINA!! OMG THIS IS SO SURREAL..WELL HERES A LINK TO MY TRAVEL BLOG...SO C-YA THERE =)

WWW.CHLOEMADISONXIAN.BLOGSPOT.COM

The long awaited itinerary!!

2006-12-12T11:27:00.000-05:00

wahooo!! We finally got it...so here it is our China itinerary....
~Dec 16 arrive at Beijing, stay at Wang Fu Jing Grand Hotel
~Dec 17 visit Forbidden City and Great Wall
~Dec 18 fly to Guangzhou, meet Chloe in the afternoon, stay at White Swan Hotel-It's forever family day!!
~Dec 19 registration and notarization
~Dec 20 apply passport
~Dec 21 to 24 sightseeing
~Dec 25 get notary books-Get to spend Christmas as a new family of 4..yea!
~Dec 26 medical check and take visa photo, get passport-Dad's b-day!
~Dec 27 visa appointment-My birthday!!
~Dec 28 get Chloe's visa
~Dec 29 Leave Guangzhou and head home!!

It looks as if we will get to stay extra at White Swan since Chloe is from that province..so im really excited about that, ive heard a lot of awesome things about it!! It's getting close now and i am so excited and can't wait to meet this beautiful child!!

Addict...

2006-12-11T11:18:00.000-05:00

So im hoping on the bandwagon with those of you obsessed with Gymboree, and this weekend to relieve some of the pre China stress, my friend and I went shopping for miss Chloe at Gymboree and used the gift cards we got at the baby shower...the poor people trying to shop when we were because we went in there ooohhing and ahhing over every single piece of girls clothing and started grabbing things left and right like there was no tomorrow. The hard part was agreeing on what to buy..haha, tough decisions man!! So check out the adorable clothes we will be bringing to China!!

~From their new jungle friends collection..love the giraffes!!~

~and of course this adorable panda outfit, which my friend practically decided on..lol~

Chloe's baby shower!

2006-12-06T13:36:00.000-05:00

I know i know im a slacker blogger..lol..but this week has been crazy busy getting ready to go to China and dealing with finals in school..so finally here are a few pics of the wonderful baby shower we had on sat. given by people at our Church for miss Chloe!!

we got a lot of cool stuff for our sweet baby girl

Im going to miss these girls when im in China...

Some of "THE LOOT"!!

We had an awesome shower and are so blessed to have such loving family and friends to support us during this special time in our lives...thanks again, Chloe will look stunning in the adorable outfits and we cannot wait for her to meet you all!!

Birthday Blessings

2006-11-30T12:58:00.000-05:00

Hi all! As promised here are some pictures of the little family event we had to honor Chloe's 1st birthday...it was a great day but our (mine and Chloes) dad was gone to a business meeting..but here are a couple of snapshots taken at our nana and pop's house (my moms family)..enjoy...

*Chloe's cake which i designed..hehe*

*Me and mom holding Chloe's cake!!*

*our aunt is a police officer so dont think we got the police called to arrest us..lol *

*cake and card time....chyeah i know im cool...lol*

*A couple of b-day gifts for Chloe.Anne Gettes ladybug from nana, pop, aunt deb and a leap frog lion 4rom the big sis!!**

Overall it was an awesome little party..and come saturday our Church is giving us a baby shower so look forward to plenty of pics..hehe (**btw blogger is not letting me leave comments to those of you that do not have blogger beta for some odd reason but i have tried its just won't let me..grr**)

~~~ON ANOTHER NOTE: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS THE OTHER DAY..GOD ANSWERED THEM AND EVERYTHING IS GOING TO WORK OUT..WE ARE GOING TO CHINA ON DEC. 15!! (DETAILS LATER) PRAISE GOD!!~~

One...

2006-11-29T15:41:00.001-05:00

HAPPY 1ST BiRTHDAY CHLOE MADiSON XiAN!!

WE CANNOT WAiT TO HOLD YOU & FiNALLY BRiNG YOU HOME!

LOViN YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY,

YOUR FOREVER FAMiLY!!

~~We are having a small family get to-gether to celebrate Chloe's first birthday, with cake and of course a couple of presents for the birthday girl..i will post pictures of it later:-]

This face...

2006-11-28T09:36:00.000-05:00

..this face is means more to me than all the money in the world, all the riches, fame, and fortune. This face makes me forget about all the little things in life, because this face IS my life, and for the past month I have stared into this little girl's face so intensely that it is almost as if i can read her mind by the look on her face, the look of innocence, of confusion, of needing to belong and to be loved, to be taken to a place where she will be someones daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to wipe her tears away and comfort her, no matter what. This face is the face of my sister, Chloe Madison Xian Jones, who will turn one year old tomorrow, and this face has no idea what amazing events are going to unfold during the next couple of weeks in her life that will transform her forever, unfolding amazing things yet to be discovered, and that my friends is worth all the money in the world.

pray...

2006-11-27T12:30:00.000-05:00

Hi guys I need you all to PLEASE pray for my family and Chloe's adoption because we are having a hard time finalizing our travel plans due to the Government and things like that and my family is going through a rough patch on top of all of that so if you could we need all the prayers we can get..thank you so much {{CYBER HUGS}}

Thankful

2006-11-23T01:02:00.001-05:00

This Thanksgiving I have SO much to be thankful for, even if Chloe is not here yet to celebrate it with my family, we still have a beautiful face to be thankful for. So here it goes my thankful list for this year....

I AM THANKFUL FOR....

~Jesus who died on the cross for me

~My mom & dad for everything they have done for me

~my beautiful sister Chloe who will become an American citizen on my birthday, Dec. 27

~My nana, pop and aunt deb who have always been here for me

~my friends who I could not live without...they keep me laughing

~my baby cousin Mason who is the sweetest little boy i know

~my family who just makes me proud of who i am

~Catherine & Carlie who can't wait for Chloe to come home

~Getting the chance to go to Hollywood with my mom for Graduating

~having the opportunity to spend Christmas in China w/ my new sister

~Chloe's birthmother who chose to give her up so she could have a chance at a better life

~having "bloggy friends" who have kept me sane throughout the wait

~Chloe Madison Xian Jones & everything that goes along with her...

So from my family to yours I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving...

Congratulations to ALL the new families..

2006-11-15T01:40:00.000-05:00

I made a slideshow featuring some of the sweet babies who were referred this month. I didn't have time to find everybody that recieved their referral so not everybody that recieved a referral this month will be on it, so im sorry if i left you out..none the less CONGRATS to all the families!!

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Ugghhh..

2006-11-13T02:25:00.000-05:00

...he took the words right out of my mouth..so is it friday yet?? Monday's bum me out, im always cranky on mondays, especially when I have to get up early for something stupid like class, then im in a worse mood, just kinda blah. So thats me today, just blah...mondays are the pits!!

And the bond grows stronger...

2006-11-10T00:38:00.000-05:00

It's been an amazing week to say the least, just thinking about how much my life has changed in the past seven days makes me come to a halt and just look around me at the blessings that God has given me and my family. I am so blessed and I will continue to say that because I just cannot say it enough, I am blessed with a loving family, great friends who have been like the sister I have never had and I wouldn't change them for the world. God is SO good and I am a changed person since November 2, 2006, I am a better person, a more loving person, a believer, a proud sister, and just a sister!! I am SO ready to go to China and hold this precious baby girl, whom I am falling more in love with as each second goes by.....ahhh life is SO good!!

~~A Perfect fit!!~~

I'm just a tad proud..lol..

2006-11-07T16:23:00.000-05:00

I just can't stop staring at this picture of Chloe..it is by far my favorite one and you will be seeing a lot of it until we get to hold this beautiful child..gah this kid has my <3

Yup thats MY adorable sister!!! =)

~~~Check out my new song..it has a great meaning and basically kept me sane through the last 2 weeks when waiting for Chloe's referral...powerful song!

Great weekend

2006-11-06T21:37:00.000-05:00

Ever since we recieved the news of our beautiful baby girl, we have been on cloud nine and I for sure have been doing backflips ALL weekend, at first on Thursday right after we recieved the call I was just in total awe of everything, and fell in love with Chloe instantly, it was like right when I saw her picture I formed a bond to her that was so intense that I cannot begin to put it in words, i mean I never knew that I could fall in love with someone I have never even met, and I never thought I would have a little sister! I am SO proud and just love this kid to death already, just looking at her picture makes me smile, I cannot even begin to imagine what it will be like to see her smile for the first time. She has already changed my life forever, making me feel like I have a purpose..and wow this is the BEST time of my life.

"I've never been more happier"

More Information on our sweet baby girl...

2006-11-04T01:20:00.000-05:00

We recieved wonderful information today VIA Fed Ex...and got a translation of what her name in Chinese means, what her personality is like, etc. We are just thrilled to find out more information on the baby that will be joining our family...so here it is complete with her FULL name!

Chinese Name: Nan (south) Xian (virtuous, worthy, good; able) Xing (star).

Soon to be: Chloe Madison Xian Jones

Born: November 29, 2005

Resides at: Maonan District SWI
Maoming City, Guangdong Province

She is a deep sleeper which is perfect for my family! enjoys being held and patted and loves music. She has 2 teeth, and smiles openly, and has a lovely laugh!!

We recieved this picture today with her medica report..and look at the ADORABLE ladybug outfit she is wearing...now if THATS not God's amazing power, I don't know what is!!

What a day!

2006-11-03T01:35:00.000-05:00

After the most awesome day a girl can have I am off to bed to dream of my sweet Chloe...I will post more about the day's events tomorrow but I am sleepy and just want to rest and stare at her picture....she's already my everything and more.....All I have to say is wow, I'm in LOVE with this child.

goodnight my sweet baby sister...may God comfort you until we are finally united!!

I HAVE A SISTER!!!

2006-11-02T12:08:00.000-05:00

WE JUST GOT "THE CALL"!! WE DON'T HAVE MUCH INFORMATION AS OF YET BUT HERE IS A LITTLE OF WHAT WE DO KNOW:

CHINESE NAME: NAN XIAN XING

BIRTHDATE: NOVEMBER 29 2005

We are thrilled beyond words with the news of our baby girl!! God is SO good and we give him ALL the praise in the world! I also want to thank all our family and friends that have stuck with us through this process and lastly to you guys my "cyber friends" thanks for all your inspirational words they have gave me strength on days when it seemed like the world had turned its back on me. Thank you all!

Here comes the sun...

2006-11-02T10:23:00.000-05:00

WAHOO!!! Now c'mon phone..ring please!!! Will post when we recieve "the call" and I have time to process the amazing transformation fixing to unfold, as for now I am just seizing the moment and taking time to quietly thank God for this miracle happening before my eyes!!

STORK ALERT

2006-11-01T22:09:00.000-05:00

"Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land."

Proverbs 25:25

FINALLY TIME TO GET THE REFERRAL..CAN I GET A WAHOO?!!

Now for a little "Pre referral" stork alert task..

Sunday, me and my friend Lacie took a trip to Lowes and found this cool toy storage unit for Chloe so today I put it together all by myself, with absolutly NO help from anyone and I did it just for Chloe..I'm SOOO excited about how it turned out but its not finished yet..check back after I paint it and make it a "LINDSEY ORIGINAL"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2006-10-31T23:57:00.000-05:00

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I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GOOD ONE!!

I'm Paris Hilton by the way..lol

do we look alike??!!

Happy B-day Mason

2006-10-30T11:56:00.000-05:00

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY MASON!!

SOME PICS OF HIM SINCE HE WAS BORN!

here are a few things this active boy likes:

-Blues Clues

-Elmo

-Trains (Thomas)

-Spongebob

- Oreos (oros)

- McDonalds Fries

-Being outside (of course)

-Football (Carolina Panthers!)

- UNC

- Likes to dance

-The song "Save a Horse ride a Cowboy"

-Nuke (Milk)

- "Bees" -ice thats shaped like bees

-Pretty much everything little boys like to do

I LOVE THIS LITTLE BOY, HE BRINGS JOY TO MY LIFE

this is what I got him for his b-day..click here to get more info on this awesome trike.

Tomorrow?!?!?!

2006-10-29T00:11:00.000-04:00

Hopefully tomorrow will be THE DAY we've been waiting for...the day we FINALLY get Chloe's referral and see the special little girl that will become my sister!! I can't even begin to explain the emotions I am feeling right now, i am beyond words.....after all the struggles my parents have been through and all the loads of paperwork and waiting, we are FINALLY going to have a face to put to the name we've been saying since before we even started filling out the first papers...Chloe.
My whole family is going to be blessed with a Daughter, Sister, Niece, Grandaughter, Cousin and friend....in about a day. Only one day seperating us from our baby girl...
i just pray it does happen tomorrow because I don't know how we are going to go yet another weekend without her picture.

Another weekend of waiting

2006-10-28T02:52:00.000-04:00

Apparently the CCAA is decided that they are not going to send out referrals when they usually do (which would have been THIS week) and they are making us wait yet another weekend before they send the "stork" out..grrrr im tired of waiting, period. Rumor is that the matches have been made, so my question is WHY NOT SEND THEM??!! They are doing no good just sitting on a desk waiting to be mailed....geesh. For now, we wait, and I am going to leave you with this....

Looks like we will be shopping here a lot..

2006-10-24T16:50:00.000-04:00

You can always tell that the holiday season is approaching when you look in magazines and on websites at the advertisements for stores that have a holiday look to them. Well The Children$ Place has the cutest Christmas advertisement.....

Looking at this from the perspective of the fact that my parents adopting from China, it makes me feel like society is finally warming up to the joy of creating a family through international adoption.

My Guardian Angel

2006-10-23T01:44:00.000-04:00

This is one of my new favorite songs...its by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus called My Guardian Angel

When I see your smile

Tears run down my face I can't replace

And now that I'm stronger I've figured out

How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul

And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one

I will never let you fall I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

It's ok. It's ok. It's ok.

Seasons are changing

And waves are crashing

And stars are falling all for us

Days grow longer and nights grow shorter

I can show you I'll be the one

I will never let you fall

I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Cuz you're my, you're my, my true love, my whole heart

Please don't throw that away

Cuz I'm here for you

Please don't walk away,

Please tell me you'll stay, stay

Use me as you will

Pull my strings just for a thrill

And I know I'll be ok

Though my skies are turning gray

I will never let you fall

I'll stand up with you forever

I'll be there for you through it all

Even if saving you sends me to heaven
The lyrics in this song make me think of the bond that I will have with Chloe and

how I already want to protect her even though she is not here with us yet.

I just love these girls..

2006-10-20T00:23:00.000-04:00

This is Catherine (in the back) and Carlie (front) being "ganstas" lol...they are characters thats for sure! These kids are soooo excited about Chloe coming home and have drew her a lot of pictures since we started the process and can't wait until the day when we get her referral (not much longer girls!) They are both 9 yrs. old and just love the WHOLE idea of Chloe and the changes she will make to my family and close friends. Chloe will be so blessed to have these 2 girls as role models, they are truely special to me in their own (sometimes crazy) way, but you know what I wouldn't trade their crazyness for anything!!

Care package info..

2006-10-19T00:59:00.000-04:00

This cute blanket that I have been sleeping with for the past month is going to go in Chloe's "Care Package" that we will send to her in China while we are still waiting to travel. I thought the soft color would be soothing to her until we can bring her home.

Are you serious??

2006-10-13T23:35:00.000-04:00

ok whos responsible for making the time go sooo slow this month..ok who is it, come on tell me. i know what u guys are thinking..THIS..GIRL..IS...LOSING..IT!! But im really not, my head is totally secure on the top of my head. OK fine i admit it this wait is killing me, especially the last two weeks of waiting for our referral, i mean i have done pretty good in being somewhat patient throughout this LOOONNGG 14 month wait but something about this last two weeks is just about to do me in..grrr..maybe it has to do a little with the fact that it is midterm and I have been dealing with the added stress that brings, and one of my close friends, Lacie has been sick and i haven't been able to talk to her, which im not used to, so yea this has not been the best week to say the least..grrr we still have around a week and a half until referrals are supposed to be mailed..are you kidding me??!! Ok so maybe this would be a good time to look into yoga or maybe even meditation...haha who am I kidding, i SO can't see myself sitting still long enough to TRY to focus my energies on whatever goes along with that kind of stuff...instead i am going to focus on the fact that WE ARE GETTING CHLOES REFERRAL SOON..ahh yep im back on track..maybe ;-)

this is one of my best friends Lacie..if any of you are the praying type please pray for her because she is going through a rough time and she is one of my best friends..

And another one bites the dust...

2006-10-11T13:40:00.000-04:00

Well yet another month has come and gone by since August 11, 2005...yup today marks the fourteenth month since our dossier was logged into China!! It gets me a little bummed out because when we were first logged in, we were told the wait was around six months from our LID. Well now the wait has almost tripled from the original six month wait..but instead of thinking about how angered this wait makes me, I am going to look on the bright side because WE ARE NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!! According to RQ, based on her analysis of previous months, referrals should begin arriving this month between October 18th and November 2nd with the most likely day being October 25th!!! OMG, counting the days on my calender and that means the 25th is exactly 2 weeks from today...i cant believe this is going to finally happen...and boy does it give me a boost each morning to think of the day when we will actually get to see Chloe's face. Check out this cute countdown I made..hehe

Get your own countdown at BlingyBlob.com

I think look-alike is an understatement...

2006-10-07T23:58:00.000-04:00

Tomorrows my mom's b-day so in honor of it here are some pics of her when she was one, and my when i was one..check it out its like looking at a mirror....

And if thats not enough to prove it i morphed out pics 2gether so check this out....

Happy Birthday Mom!!

much <3

Lindsey

We're next!!

2006-10-02T12:28:00.000-04:00

Since our referral will obviously come in the next batch which will arive at the end of this month, we will be traveling to China in the winter, according to our agency we will more than likely be traveling December 15-28 which means we will be there for Christmas, my dads bday (the 26th) and my bday (the 27th)...how awesome is that???!! What a great Christmas-Birthday gift!! I could not ask for anything better, I get cold chills just thinking about being with Chloe for Christmas and our birthdays, it just makes me all warm inside =). Speaking of warm, its going to be soooooo cold when we go to China that we are going to have to pack plenty of warm clothes for us and Chloe. I can't wait until the end of this month when all the stress and waiting will finally pay off..ahh its going to be great

2 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-09-24T22:55:00.000-04:00

First of all I want to say CONGRATS to all of you that are going to finally get to see your precious babies faces in the next few days, although have to admit i did shed a few tears at first knowing that 2 days are all that excluded us from this batch 2 FLIPPIN DAYS!!!!!, but its comforting to know that we WILL be included in the next batch…no matter what the cut off is!!! We can finally say when people ask when we will get our referral we can say "next month" for sure, ahhh that felt so good to type..lol..ive been waiting a long time to type those words ;) but after 14+ months of waiting we are going to see our sweet Chloe's face in a month...ok so this is going to be one LOOONNNGGG month for sure.

Patience is definetly running low in my house, this whole journey has opened my eyes to the importance of patience and having faith that things ARE going to work out. I personally have gained a lot of patience throughout this wait and think that i have also gained emotional & spiritual strength as a whole. I found this the other day and I feel like this is the perfect time to post it...

Ahh its that time of the year again!

2006-09-21T23:46:00.000-04:00

OMG tonight was the season premiere of ER..which just happens to be my FAVORITE show ever...I have a feeling that this season is going to be one of its best ever..ER has been on TV since 1994, so obviously it has kept people intrigued for over a decade....WOW!! This show is so dramatic and it has some very intense storylines which involves the everyday struggles that Emercency Room Doctors in a big city such as Chicago where this is set go through each and every day...this show makes me sort of want to go into some kind of medical field....doctors are heros in my eyes, i have experienced their miracles all the time especially with Mary and how they have the power and knowledge to cure her and make her better!!

Meant to be...part two...

2006-09-20T23:52:00.000-04:00

I know a lot of you remember this post but for those of you who didn't read my blog then I will sum it up in a few words...found a pink stroller (they have been hard to find throughout the years) named Lindsey....my name=Lindsey, therefore me (Lindsey) got excited and knew it was meant for us to have that stroller for Chloe. Okay dokey up to speed..ne ways back in December I got a couple of gift cards for babies R us...so in August I finally decided to use the gift cards to purchase that perfect Lindsey stroller plus two other goodies for the kidlet's room =)

"so sad that we have to put a doll in the stroller instead of our precious Chloe...ready to stroll her in it =)" (ignore the mess in nursery..we havent fully finished it yet..lol)

"This is the softest rug...it matches Chloe's room theme..princess obviously..lol"

The wait is really starting to take a toll on me...so to help make my days go by faster, i have been spending some bonding time with my precious cousin Mason, who is 23 mths old..Chloe and Mason are going to be tight as thieves..lol. Just check out some of these adorable goodies for tykes that just make me laugh..i can SO see both Chloe and Mason "matching" in these items...hehe..**BTW the "Lock up your daughters shirt also belongs to Britney Spears' oldest son, Sean Preston!!**

**The shoes are by Stride Rite, you can find these shirts plus many other ubber cute things that make you laugh at Shop Intuition **

A Life cut short...

2006-09-16T13:55:00.000-04:00

If you are the praying type PLEASE pray for the family of a 16 yr old boy named Holden Shippam who was shot September 14 and died shortly after. I didn't personally know him but he went to Chase so I saw him in the halls and stuff...its just heartbreaking and it makes me realize that life is short and it can be taken away from you in a heartbeat, no matter how old you are...please pray for Holdens family and friends...its a true tragedy.

RIP Holden Gregory Shippam

9/14/06

We will NEVER forget!!

2006-09-12T21:14:00.000-04:00

9/11/01: A day that we will remember in infamy..a day where nobody thought terror could strike the USA so abruptly, but yet it did and time stood still. People were shocked beyond words, trying to understand what was going on. I will always remember that day, sitting in my 8th grade class personally saddened and scared because I myself had just been on top of one of the twin towers in 1999 and again december 2000. I hope you all took time out of your busy schedual to think and remember those who died on that fateful day...i sure did.

The first 2 pics were actually taken on top of the twin towers in 99.....

.....the first three pics were taken on my first trip to NYC in 1999 where me and my mom went with one of my childhood friends Holly and her mom, when i was in the 5th grade. The last pic is me and my dad in Dec. 2000, the last time I got to see the skyline of NY with the twin towers...since 9/11 I have been back to NYC twice and got to see ground zero...its an experience i cannot put into words...

This pic was taken in June 2004 at ground zero...its more amazing than i could photograph...

Stress Free Zone

2006-09-01T14:08:00.000-04:00

I am going to the Isle of Palms for a long Labor Day weekend and have decided not to bring my laptop, because I know if i do I will be looking at RQ's website 100 times a day and just need a break from all the rumors and such.. been a little stressed out w/ school and waiting on referral, blah blah blah... hope you all enjoy your weekend too....

So True!

2006-08-24T23:24:00.000-04:00

One of my friends found a sad-but-true way to describe High School....so with school starting 2morrow i thought this was appropriate for the new freshmen.....

"Welcome to a world where everyone talks about each other, everyone lies, everyone tries to be something they're not, nobody can keep a secret for the life of them & friendships that have lasted years are broken. Believe it or not, this world actually exists. Its goes by the name of HIGH SCHOOL!!"

Im SOOOOOOO happy to be done with all that drama! All i have to say is to the freshman is GOOD LUCK!!!! ***BTW I started college last Friday at a community college and i totally LOVE it, it beats high school by a lot..i dont have a single class before 10!!!***

And now for your viewing pleasure i present to you a slideshow of me throughout the 4 yrs i was at CHS..ENJOY!!

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Something to think about

2006-08-22T13:35:00.000-04:00

In the midst of all the referral chaos..here is something that i think everyone should read esp. if/when you are feeling down or depressed...

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if theydon't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make thebiggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you mostlikely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forgetabout the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great!!

Comments make me happy...so leave some please =)

Shop Therapy

2006-08-20T13:28:00.000-04:00

Ahh yes theres nothing better to relieve some "OMG when is our referral going to come" anxiety (or at least try to get your mind off of it) than some shop therapy. So Saturday my mom and I went to Charlotte and hit the mall..one of my FAVORITE places on this earth=). So after a successful day i came home with lots of goodies, like some Lacoste shirts (too many other things to mention on here..lol) but i am going to show you the C0ach purse and shoes that i bought!"Aint she a beaut..lol =)"

"These shoes are pimped out!!"

My new baby...=)

2006-08-15T23:26:00.000-04:00

Ok so i know you guys have all seen the commerical that makes your mouth water...ya know the one that makes you want chocolate and then it turns out to be a commercial for the new phone by Veriz0n "Chocolate"..well lemme tell you this phone is like so pimp & I got one today its my baby!!! It is the best phone by far..so you all need to go to Veriz0n! ASAP and sink your teeth into this new phone!! Hmm anyone else craving some Her$hey chocolate right now??

Wow! You've come a long way baby!! =D

Rudy Krolopp, lead designer of the first cell phone, poses with the DynaTAC8000X and Motorola's new Razr cell phone

********BTW: As of today i am all set to go to China!!!! I got my 2nd Hep. A shot required when traveling to China..so thats another check on my to-do list!!!**

My summer....

2006-08-12T03:28:00.000-04:00

Since all of you wanted to see what ive been up to this summer so i decided to make a cool slideshow that i use on Myspace...enjoy!! BTW I added a song to my website..i hope you all like it!!

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So Fresh & So Clean..

2006-08-08T04:10:00.000-04:00
Yep i FINALLY got a new look for my blog and im on track again...yea i know it took long enough lol..but its not totally finished, just need to fix a few more things =)..so lemme know how you guys like it and im glad to be back to blogging..i missed you guys!!

Its time for a lil change :)

2006-06-24T14:23:00.000-04:00

Ive decided its time to switch things up at my blog, with all the delays and such i figure i might as well try to pass the time by changing things around on my blog....at this point im not sure what im gonna do..lo..but i can assure you it will be better than ever..lol..if any of you have sum tips i can use on designing a template or such things as that, PLEASE let me know!!!

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

2006-06-21T01:34:00.000-04:00
First of all i want to let everyone know that me and my mom had an absolute BLAST in Cali. and made it home early sat. morning. I am totally enjoying summer so far and am SO happy to be finished with all the high school drama I dealt with, esp. during my senior year.** RECAP..for some of you who didn't follow my blog around sep. of last yr, I had a teacher totally put me and my parents down for adopting Chloe, ect. So its a HUGE relief to be done with all that stuff now and i can FINALLY decide what to do with my life!! YAY!!
~And of course i can't go on ANY trip without bringing Chloe something back..lol..so when we went to Disneyland i saw these adorable ear hats just for babies and just HAD to buy one for Chloe, so i ended up buying Chloe a pink "my first ear hat" with her name on it AND i bought a lil blue one for my baby cuz Mason!with his name on it! I just can't wait to get them together in their cute hats~

Mason (blue) and Chloe (pink ) r gonna look so cute in these

Did I mention i'm in Hollywood??!!

2006-06-14T23:27:00.000-04:00
yep im in sunny California with my Mom as a surprise senior trip for me...my whole life I have always wanted to go to Hollywood and see Bob Barker, so my mom made that dream a reality and its better than i could have imagined!! We got here on Monday and are leaving early sat....its been great..yesterday we were on The Price I$ Right, and got to talk to Bob Barker!!!! Today we went to D1sney Land and had a BLAST!! Tomorrow we are going to Venice beach and shopping and not sure what else...but its greeat and thats all that matters, right??!! So here are a couple of pics for u & if you have any questions about the pictures just leave me a comment on here!!

"To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America... with hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world" --Walt Disney

PS...........................

2006-06-09T22:51:00.000-04:00

.......I GRADUATE TOMORROW!!!!

I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. ~Author Unknown

~~Senior Picnic~~

2006-06-06T15:03:00.000-04:00
Well we had a senior picnic at my school last friday and it was awesome!! I had a blast at it and the weather was p-e-r-f-e-c-t!! Here are just a few pics of some of my friends and me and it!
Me &.......
Kayla ; Megan
Emily ; Alyssa

~We have a winner~

2006-05-24T22:09:00.000-04:00

Heck yaaaaaaa, Taylor is THE American Idol for season 5....i am sooo excited and relieved i wanted him to win SO bad and he did..yippy this makes me happy!!! Now if the CCAA would just hurry up on them referrals i would be a happy camper. I'm just frustrated and getting sick and tired of people constantly asking me every other day when we are going to go, when are we going to go..and even though i know that they are being really nice and all but i still get SO sick and tired of being reminded of how we don't have Chloe yet and how we are still sooo far away from getting her...grrrrrr it makes me feel empty and disapointed because i would do ANYTHING if we could just have Chloe, i would give up every dollar that i might recieve for graduation just to be able to fly to China to bring her home, thats all i really want for graduation, i know it won't happen but a girl can dream, right? I just want her! Period.

***Happy Mother's Day***

2006-05-11T22:26:00.000-04:00
Happy mothers day everyone!! Last year at this time i assumed that we would definetly have precious Chloe home by Mothers Day '06, but it was not meant to be. As we continue to wait (not so patiently) i myself try to remember that God DOES have a reason for everything that happens and hopefully soon we will finally get to hold Chloe we will see that thanks to God's plan for our life we have the baby HE knew we would have all along. So with that said, I decided to give my mom something extra special this mothers day to help her keep her faith in what will happen. I decided to give her this set of neckaces from Hallmark for both of us to wear....

I gave it to her early because I couldn't wait till Sunday to give it to her..BUT i do have another special gift to give her on Sunday.......

~~Drumroll Pleaze~~

2006-04-17T15:47:00.000-04:00

.....Prom 2006 pics!!!!! Wow prom was so awesome this year, me and Jordan had a blast..definetly my best prom yet..and i've been to 4. I can't even begin to explain how much fun i had this year with Jordan...we started out just going as friends but about 2 weeks ago we started dating which i think made it even better!! Here is some pics.........enjoy :)

some pics before Jordan came to my house

Just pics of me and Jordan

another me & Jordan pic, a picture of our table at the pre prom party, me and lindsey (jordans sis) and me actin crazy after prom
We got pro. pics made also and should get them back soon after Spring Break. Me, my mom, my nana and Lindsey are headed to Charleston this Thursday for spring break..yay!!! Well i hope you all had a great Easter :)
~P.S: Happy Birthday Jordan--i had a great time at prom..luv ya!!

~~Todays tha day!~~~

2006-04-14T13:42:00.000-04:00
yipppiiieee!! Today is the day of prom!! The countdown has begun and I am sooo excited! I can't wait to post pics on here in a couple of days so you all can finally see what my dress looks like! This is also SPRING BREAK another yippiieee!! I have got to go get my hair done and all that jazz so i will leave you with a picture of my cousin Cassidy that came down here from Wisconsin last week in her "Cinderella" gown that me and Jordan gave her...... *hint hint* my dress is this color (sortof..lol)

16 new baby pandas!!

2006-04-03T22:08:00.000-04:00
OMG how cute!!! For those of you that haven't seen the 16 baby Pandas born in China back in October 2005 they sure are adorable!!!

Prom 2006 take 2!

2006-03-25T13:27:00.000-05:00
Yea i know..im a slacker and havent updated my blog in like forever and a day, but since there is still no word bout the adoption i have been trying to redirect myself to get my mind off of things. Now i will show u my New prom date..YAY!!
This is Jordan and he is my BFF Lindsey's lil' bro..so i have known him forever..he is a freshman at Chase and we hang out like every weekend and he is just so darn adorable..lol. I am soooo excited and can't wait to see him in a tux..he is gonna look sooo Hott..hehe Love ya Jordan ;)!!

caught in quicksand *sigh*....

2006-03-10T19:51:00.000-05:00

GRRRR..How frustrated is my life right now???!!! This China adoption holdup is about to do me in and I just wish I could blink my eyes and we would be in China FINALLY getting to hold Chloe, I feel like I am stuck in quicksand and it is sucking me in. As I mentioned before, me and my boyfriend broke up so now I am debating on who I want to take to prom...but I have it narrowed down to 2 ppl so hopeful at least one will work out.
Today I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out, so I am a lil sore. It wasn't bad at all, like a lot of ppl said it was, I went in expecting the worst since I have heard a lot of horror stories. The worst part right now is not being able to eat real food, and anyone that knows me knows I LUROVVE to eat!! I should be able to eat normally by Sunday (HALLELUJAH). School is school so as usual it is always frustrating so thats nothing new.
On a higher point, i KNOW God has already picked out Chloe for us, and He has a plan we just have to try to be patient. I keep that in my mind to help me get a grip on my frustrations and in a sense makes life a lot easier.....e

Another Toad!!

2006-03-08T16:18:00.000-05:00

Well i'm not going to waste my time with a huge post so i will just touch on some things... Me and Josh broke up yesterday so obviously he will NOT be going with me to my prom since he is a PSYCHO LOSER!!! I have already got a couple of boys in mind that i can take with me to the prom, so i'm very excited about that! Well now that i have said that, i'm done talking about the PSYCHO and am ready to hear what you guys that read my site have to say..go ahead CHEW HIM OUT....LOL!!
^..heck ya I do.......any suggestions???

Give Life

2006-03-03T23:00:00.000-05:00

What a week!! This week has flown by and it is the weekend once again. Now this isin't your ordinary weekend, this is a LONG WEEKEND for those of us who go to school where I live, we are out of school on Monday..YAY!!
Back on track..this week I FINALLY started going to the tanning bed, which I might add is so relaxing!! Today we had a blood drive at my school and I decided to do a good deed and give blood yet again. I really incourage you all to give blood if you are eligable because you never know when you or someone you love might need a blood transfusion, and by giving, your blood can help up to THREE people who need it to survive. Go to www.givelife.org to find out more information on giving blood. Giving blood isin't as painful as some people say it is (at least not for me).
~Icon of the week!!~

Prom 2006

2006-02-26T22:12:00.000-05:00
Ok, since I recieved alot of comments on my last post about when prom is, who my date is, etc...i will enlighten you with a couple of things about prom, but i'm still not going to post a picture of my dress even though many of you want to see it, I'm still going to wait until after prom to let you see it, but i PROMISE i will post many pics of it, My school's prom is April 14, so I should have pics posted soon after.
I'm extra excited for this year's prom because the guy that I am taking to my prom is actually my boyfriend, Josh. We have been dating for almost 2 months and I can't wait for him to see my dress! Josh is a senior at North Henderson High, so he lives about 30 minutes from me which isin't that far away. I'm also going with him to his prom, sometime in May. Here is a pic of Josh and me...

Cinderella

2006-02-20T14:50:00.000-05:00
Sry for not updating in a while, I guess since the delay in the adoption timeline, I just really haven't felt like updating, hopefully within the next month we will know more about when we should expect a referral.
This weekend me and my mom found my prom dress at the Castle in Spartanburg!! This year I really wanted to wear something like Cinderella, you know baby blue with a tiara...the works. So with that, we went hunting for the perfect dress. Since I have attending my school's prom every year since I was a freshman, I have had a lot of different color dresses. I have had purple, pink and last year I had gold. I have loved every dress thus far so have no doubt in my mind that this year will be the same.
I really want to make this prom extra special since this is my senior year so I figured the only way to go out with a bang is to dress like Cinderella, since she is my favorite princess (besides Mulan of course). I'm not going to post a picture of my dress until after prom so nobody will try to steal my dress, so all I am going to tell you is obviously that it is the color of Cinderellas.

Love Conquers All!!

2006-02-01T16:07:00.000-05:00

Since we started the LONG journey to adopt from China, we have heard numerious positive and of course the inevitable negative comments from people when they hear that we are adopting a baby of another race. Throughout the process, we have been faced with many setbacks and sometimes we think that maybe this isin't meant to be.
Our family and close friends have helped reassure us, and I for one am SO GREATFUL. For those reading my blog, who have expressed their view to me, good or bad, i want to thank you for either supporting our bold desision or cutting us down, based on your opinion. Those who have helped me by being rude or just plain selfish, thanks for giving me a reason to persevere.
The moment that we finally see our precious Chloe, i'm 100% positive that EVERY hurdle that my family have been through to finally lay our eyes on our China doll, will be worth every struggle in our past, and we will finally be able to see God's reason behind it all, but until that moment, I will continue to keep my eyes on the prize and stay focused on the REAL important things in life.
~~In the end, love perseveres. For us the love of a human who will be taken from a life of poverty and be transformed into a special girl that will have the chance to accomplish whatever she wants, and to spread her wings......

Meant to Be!!

2006-01-29T14:54:00.000-05:00
**WARNING: SOAPBOX RANT** OMG....anybody out there that has had a baby girl know how hard it is to find ANYTHING in pink. It seems like everywhere you look all you see is navy blue and black strollers, every now and again you can maybe find something in tan. It just drives me crazy..i mean how hard is it to make pink strollers or playpens or anything?? All my family wants is for Chloe to have things that actually look like a girl..geezzee.
*STEPPIN OFF SOAPBOX**Ok so as usual i was browsing on the net today and decided to go on Babies R Us website and see what new things they have since i still have a couple of "R-Us" gift cards. Well right when they site came up it had things listed for "baby girls-Pink collections", so when i clicked it and it brought up all the new items that are pink, I saw that one of them was by Grac0 Metr0Lite and OMG the name of the collection was LINDSEY, which just happens to be my name, and it was even spelled right!!! Looks like me and mom will be making a trip to Greenville and will be purchasing some "LINDSEY" items..LOL. I mean it is obviously meant to be!! Check out the LINDSEY stroller...

OT: Who will be the next American Idol?

2006-01-23T13:19:00.000-05:00
The long awaited return of America's #1 show is back and better than ever!!! I absolutly love that show and can't wait to see who becomes the winner of AI season 5.
Obviously not everyone that thinks they can sing actually C-A-N sing, so half the fun watching AI is getting a good laugh out of the *cough* horrible *cough* people. Once the real talent portion of the show starts, I seem to get hooked and can't keep my eyes of the TV, it draws me in and once the season is over in May, I have no idea what I am supposed to do/watch during the time that AI came on.

~~~Icons of the week: 1/15/05~~~

2006-01-15T11:08:00.000-05:00

I have decided to put a couple of icons on here every week...i suddenly love these icons..they are so cute!! If i'm bored, i might just put icons on here like a couple times a week..lol. So, I finally broke down and made a myspace (stupid peer pressure..lol) and thats where I found all these icons.

Now without futher adieu here is the first edition of...
~~Lindsey's Icon's of the Week!!~~
^"ONE word: Chloe!!"
^"& they say communication is overrated!!"

Happy Year of The Dog!!

2006-01-09T16:00:00.000-05:00
Chinese New Year is almost here!! At the end of January it will officially be The Year Of The Dog, so all you people born in the year of the dog, here is what your Chinese Zodiac says about you!!
All the fine traits of human nature are in the possession of people born in the year of the dog. They have a deep sense of duty and loyalty. Extremely honest, the y always do their best in their relationships with people. Dog people inspire others people's confidence and know how to keep private secrets absolutely private. Other people hold them in high regard and consider them fine persons. Yet dog people are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and exceedingly eccentric.

I'm Baaaccckkk!

2006-01-01T01:31:00.000-05:00

Thanks everyone for all your prayers on my last post and in e-mails about my great Aunt, it means a lot to me and my family to know that people are praying for us. The trip went well, the memorial was a perfect reflection of everything Georgie was, and the way she loved others. It was great to be able to spend my 18th b-day with the people that I love in Wisconsin, just to know that I could be there to comfort my family in need. A couple of days before Christmas, me and my mom went last minute shopping in Spartanburg and I came across this place that made pictures with inspirational verses on them that had a background and could be personaized. Anyway, I was just browsing around and something caught my eye! I saw on one of the example pictures, the title My First Christmas in Heaven and before I even read it, I knew I had to get one and give it to Charles, since Georgie died on December 23. When i gave it to him, the expression on his face meant more than gold to me..I could tell after he read it, that it gave him a sense of peace after all that has happened. I hope that you all read this, especially if you have lost a loved one recently, because it is my hope that this gives you a visualization of the wonder your loved one felt on their First Christmas in Heaven............
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
was always most important the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessing or love
He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and
Wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year

Before I forget it, I want to wish you all a...

Double Trouble!!

2005-12-27T00:07:00.000-05:00

Happy birthday to US!! My dad and I almost have the same birthday. My dad's is Dec. 26 and mine is Dec. 27th!!!! So Happy Birthday to me and my dad!
I turn the big 1-8 today...go me, go me!! I'm absolutly LOVING it so far..LOL!!!

me and my dad at home for our joint bday parties

Most of you probably know about my family from Madison, WI and my great aunt that has had melanomia. Unfortunatly she lost the battle with cancer on Dec. 23 and her funeral will be on Wednesday, so in a few hours we will return to Madison to be with our family members that live there.
Yes it is on my birthday but I wouldn't be ANYWHERE else than with my family.
We will be back at home on Friday and I hope to have a b-day party within the next week..probably have a couple of friends come over and go out to eat and go shopping!!!
I won't be posting until at least Saturday..so I wanted to go ahead and wish you all a Happy New Year !! Please keep my family in your prayers as we all try to comfort one another during this holiday season!!
~Happy 18th Birthday to ME!~

Chloe got prezzies galore!!

2005-12-26T22:48:00.000-05:00
Christmas was awesome at my house!! I got a lot of stuff that I had been wanting and even more things I had been wanting for Chloe YAY!! Chloe now has NINE Chinese dolls, a China ABC's book, another Baby Ein$tein video, a bib with a "C" on it, and a lot of other stuff!! Here are some pictures of the dolls I got for Christmas (for Chloe!)
YiLing comes home and Ling language learning doll

Little Mommy chinese doll and 4 "R" us gift cards totaling $120.

Here are a couple of random pics from Christmas...

Me and dad with matching shirts and my new iPod

Mary, me, Cat and Ben...me holding the outfit they got Chloe

The Mei-Mei book i got and a picture of Half the Sky orphans on Christmas

Coming Together

2005-12-21T13:07:00.000-05:00
During the holiday season, take time to separate your differences and come together as a family. Remember no matter your differences, you are still family and will always love one another. Cherish this special time of year by remembering your loved ones who passed on before you and looking forward with great anticipation to see what 2006 holds for you and your family and friends!!
Our agency e-mailed this holiday e-card to us today and i thought it was a sweet gesture and decided to post it on my blog!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year....

2005-12-17T11:37:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!! Here's to a exciting and life-changing year for us and all you anticipating referral's of your sweet babies during 2006, and a huge congratulations to all the families who are celebrating this wonderful time with your little ones!!
I can hardly wait until next Christmas to see Chloe all dressed up in her Christmas dress...in a word it will be ...perfect!!!

Our Christmas 2005 card....

So Sad:(

2005-12-16T12:19:00.000-05:00

I'm sure most of you have heard about this tragedy...

"A Spring Hill mother was indicted by the Williamson County grand jury yesterday on
charges of felony murder in the death of her 20-month-old daughter, whom she and
her husband adopted from China eight months ago."

Please Pray for the baby, Emma and all that she had to endure..it is just so sad. A lot of people have been saying that "Post-adopive depression" is the reason behind the killing..but i personally think that there is absolutly NO excuse for killing a child..PERIOD!

Starting to think a little about telling OUR story...

2005-12-09T22:27:00.000-05:00

As the months go by since our LID date (8/11), sometimes I begin to think about what to do with the footage we tape when we travel to China. After hearing about people being thankful they videoed "forever family" day, because the day felt like a blur, I started thinking about puting Chloe's adoption into one big video, instead of having tid bits of video that would not get the full effect of that journey.
So, after watching GwenBlog's video (great btw) I have decided to make a video using Red Thread Stories , I think it will be a blessing to have when Chloe get's older. Red Thread Stories helps you edit your footage into a professional video that truly shows the emotional roller-coaster that is the adoption process. If any of you are adopting or have adopted, consider Red Thread Stories to help you relive that special time in your life. I think we will definietly consider usuing Red Thread stories for Chloe's story!!

How the Grinch Stole Referrals

2005-11-26T22:19:00.000-05:00

Written by an adoptive parent due to the recent rumors about CCAA slowdown
It's long but totally worth reading!!
Every person in the world liked referrals a lot
But the Grinch absolutely, absolutely did not.
The Grinch hated referrals, the whole referral season
Now, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason
It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right
It could be perhaps , he was always uptight
But I think that the most likely reason of all
May have been that his heart was two sizes too small
Whatever the reason, his heart or his head
He hated these rumors that he daily was fed.
Staring down from his home with a sour grinchy frown
At the nurseries being readied in every small town
For he knew every family from right here to right there
Was busy now buying cribs and a new high chair
"And they're buying up diapers," he snarled with a sneer
"This week are referrals, they're practically here."
Then he growled with his grinch fingers nervously drumming
"I MUST find some way to stop referrals from coming."
For this week he knew, all these mommies and dads
Would wake bright and early for referrals they had
And then, Oh the NOISE, oh the noise,
Noise, noise, noise
That's the one thing he hated!
The Noise Noise! Noise! Noise!
Then these people young and old would sit down and cry
And they'd cry and they'd cry, and I don't understand why.
They'd cry over the hair, that stood in the air
Over just a small picture they'd thousand times share
And THEN they'd do something he liked least of all
The mommies and daddies, the tall and the small
Would all share together the pictures received
The hope for this child, they always believed
And the more the grinch thought of the joy this would bring
The more the grinch thought "I must stop this whole thing."
"Why for years I've put up with it now I must stop referrals from coming!
But How?" Then he got an idea! An awful idea!
The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea!
"I know what to do," the grinch laughed in his throat
And he made a quick Fedex hat and a coat.
And he chuckled and clucked, "What a great grinchy plan!"
"With this hat and this coat, I'll look just like the man
All I need is a truck and I'm ready to go
To the homes in Chicago and south Idaho
Then the grinch started his truck and began his trip
To each waiting family he would quietly slip
All the families were waiting, for him to get there
The waiting was something they could hardly bear
When he came to the first house down on the street
A woman attacked him before he got out of his seat.
"Gimme my package!" the woman she cried
And the grinch stood no chance no matter how he tried
"There are no referrals," the grinchy man hissed
Before he was pummeled by a left and right fist.
"What do you mean?" the woman she screamed
"Gimme my referral for this day I have dreamed."
"But the grinch slipped away, a rather tight pinch
If Fedex men could stand it, then so could the grinch.
But you know that old Grinch was so smart and so slick
He thought up a lie and thought it up quick
"Why my sweet little lady" the fake Fedex man lied
"They're having some problems on the CCAA side."
"So you'll just have to wait another month or two
And when I get your referral, I'll bring it to you."
And his fib fooled the lady, as tears filled her eyes
As he left he could hear her long sobbing cries.
Then he did the same thing to the other people's homes
Lying about referrals, or writing silly poems
"pooh-pooh to the people" he was grinchishly humming"
They're now finding out no referrals are coming."
Their mouths will hang open a minute or two
Then all the mommies and daddies will all cry "Boo-hoo!"
"That's a noise," grinned the grinch, "That I simply must hear,"
So he paused and the grinch put a hand to his ear
And he did hear a sound from the people below
It started in low and it started to grow
But the sound wasn't sad, why the sound sounded merry
It shouldn't be so, but it was merry! Very!
He stared at the people, the grinch popped his eyes
Then he shook, what he saw, was a shocking surprise.
He hadn't stopped referrals from coming, they came!
Somehow or other they came just the same.
And he puzzled three hours till his puzzler was sore
Then the grinch thought of something he hadn't before
Maybe babies, he thought, don't come from the Fedex cart
Maybe babies they're born right in the heart
And what happened then, well in some town they say
That the grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day.
And the grinch brought the referrals back to each one
And now it is time that this journey's begun!

All I Really Want For Christmas

2005-11-25T23:57:00.000-05:00

WOW, I don't even know where to start!! Ok, Tonight me and my parents went to the BiLo Center to see Steven Curtis Chapman and MercyMe's Christmas Tour. It was the best concert I have ever been to!! We were only 3 rows back from the stage and had a wonderful view of the singers. SCC has a song on his new CD called "All I really want" and it talks about orphaned children and their dream of a family, so at the end of the song about 25 kids came on stage then after he was finished singing he introduced them and said that "these kids have been touched by adoption". I got cold chills, it was great. I bought a lot of stuff like a sweatshirt there too and will try to post pics of them tomorrow. As for now here are some pics we took tonight

I took this pic of him from our seat and The sign I made for concert

some of the adopted kids on stage and A lil' girl who's parents used CWA for her adoption

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2005-11-23T16:12:00.000-05:00

First let me start out by saying Happy Thanksgiving to all!!! This year I have so much to be thankful for. This time last year, Thanksgiving was split between being with my mom's family and in Charlotte with my best friend Mary, who had just been diagnosed with Leukemia. This past year I feel like I have matured as a individual and as a friend, and wanted to share some things I am thankful for:

I am Thankful for....
- God, for giving me strength to believe in miracles
-EVERYTHING God has done for me and my family
~ My Mom and Dad for helping me through the longest year of my life
- My Mom's parents and her sister
- The love I have for my best friend Mary and her family
- The thought of going to China with my parents to bring back my sister
- My friends
-My friends who are excited about Chloe
-My friends who will be at the airport to meet Chloe
- My family in Wisconsin who I love very much
- The love I have for children
- Having blog friends that are adopting from China

- The choice a mother made in China to give up her baby girl, so her child
could have a better life
- Our adoption agency (CWA) for caring enough to help lead us to Chloe
- The gift of everlasting life

Chloe's 1st Cabbage Patch!!!

2005-11-19T01:47:00.000-05:00
Lemme just start out by saying CHINESE CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS ARE SO FLIPPIN HARD TO FIND..at least where I live. I have been looking for months to find the perfect one for Chloe. So tonight I was in Wal-Mart and went in the toy aisle, just to make sure they didn't have any I liked.
I'll be a Son of a biscuit maker!!! There she was, a original Chinese Cabbage Patch Baby..I could hear her calling "Chloe will love me, buy me, BUY ME!!!" So I gave in and decided to buy her instead of some other things for me. So when I got to my BFF Mary's house and riped er' open, It said I could change her name, so low and behold me and Catherine got on the computer went to the My Cabbage Patch Kid Website and officially changed her name to....Sunny!! I named her Sunny because she has 3 teeth, like Sunny off of my fav movie Lemony Snicket's. So here are the pics...

I just love the outfit, hair and esp. the cute Teeth
3 teeth..perfect for biting..(see Series' movie)

Cold Chills!!

2005-11-17T21:43:00.000-05:00
My friend wore a shirt to school the other day that had a message that was so powerful that I just HAD to share it with my blog viewers. It is written like a letter from a child to God...
Dear God,
Why is there so much violence in schools?
Love,
Concerned Student
Dear Concerned Student,
I am NOT ALLOWED in your schools.
Love,
God
What is this world coming to?? In my opinion, by taking Prayer out of school, is like asking for the devil to come into schools and shielding God from the schools. It is getting out of control.

I Left My Heart In Madison

2005-11-15T22:17:00.000-05:00
We arrived home from Wisconsin last night, sorry I have not posted yet but i've been busy tring to get caught up on all the school work I missed (from missing 2 days of school). I have to go to sleep so I don't have time to post much, that will come tomorrow. But for now I leave you with a picture or two of our long awaited visit to family in Wisconsin. A visit that came and went all too quickly..my heart is still with my Great Aunt Georgie and my family there, I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
Cassidy and Georgie (her "Ga-ma")
"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden."

~Author Unknown~

To Madison with Love

2005-11-09T20:53:00.000-05:00
Tomorrow me, my mom and my nana are flying to Madison, Wisconsin to be with my family for a couple of days. My great aunt has Cancer and isin't doing well, so if you can please say a special prayer for her and our family. Our flight takes off from Charlotte at around 7:50, so we will be leaving the house pretty early. I will probably end up pulling an all-nighter and get some major homework done.
In case you didn't know, Chloe's full name is going to be kinda special. Her first name"Chloe" is a name my parents picked out a long time ago, before Mom lost 5 babies. We chose Madison because part of her family lives there. We have also decided Chloe will have another middle name, her Chinese name, that way she can carry apart of her heritage for the rest of her life...
Chloe Madison (Chinese Name) Jones!!!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

2005-11-06T23:58:00.000-05:00
I AM CURRENTLY TRYING NEW THINGS TO SPICE UP MY SITE WITH. I KINDA LIKE THIS MULAN BACKGROUND (IF U CAN EVEN SEE IT..) I WILL BE WORKING ON IT TILL I GET IT JUST THE WAY I WANT, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG THAT WILL TAKE..LOL..DO YOU LIKE THE MULAN BACKGROUND?????

Priceless

2005-11-05T00:35:00.000-05:00
Not adoption related but I felt the need to put it on here anyways!! Went shopping with my Dad today and we went in the infamous Abercr0mb!e & F!tch and found the PeRfEcT shirt for ME!! BTW: Yes I HAD a *cough..stupid.cough* boyfriend && we broke up...thus the shirt.......
- This A&F shirt: $24.50
- What it means to me: PRICELESS!!

Kewl

2005-11-04T23:58:00.000-05:00

Once in a while I like to take different quizzes. I took the 100 acre quiz and check out who I am..It sounds just like me, kinda creepy!
**What character r u..I WANNA KNOW!!**

Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!

Happy Halloween!!!

2005-10-31T21:16:00.000-05:00
I hope you all had a great Halloween and enjoyed it as much as I did!! Halloween so totally rocks!!! Check out my vampire immpression:

"I vont to suck your bloood"

Next on the lineup is Catherine and Carlie or AKA "The American Idol Girls" at our Church's Trunk-Or-Treat

They may LOOK cute, but can they SING????

Last but not least..Minnie Mouse (AKA Reagan) at my church..check out those cheeks..hehe!!

Birthday Boy!!

2005-10-30T21:26:00.000-05:00
My cuz Mason hit the big 1 today and he was so totally cute in his Panther's uniform at his party. He is all for PANTHERS..YEA GO Carolina!!!! I can't believe he is one today! His party was so good and he got ALOT of toys!! He made my day, seeing him all happy just made me take time and think about him and Chloe next year running around having fun...ahh good times to come!!
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY MASON CURTIS! I LUVS YA BOY!!!
~Chloe Madison~
~N~
~Mason Curtis~
B/C/F (best cousins forever!)
Now for pictures of the little Panther fan on his 1st bday....
A future Panther in the making!!
"YO! Wazzzup???"

Until Forever....

2005-10-27T22:18:00.000-04:00

I saw this poem on Melissa's blog and just loved it and HAD to put it on my blog. Hope she doesn't mind ;). BTW Melissa is going to have TWIN BOYS in March or April along with her precious 3 yr. old son, Logan and is adopting from China. You Go Girl!!!

Until Forever
By: Tom Fisher

This morning in China a mother cries
She'll never forget her daughter's eyes
Her heart is broken and filled with pain
The tears run down like the falling rain.
She has no choice but to leave her there
The cost of keeping is too much to bear
She hopes her daughter will one day know
True love can be found in letting her go.

This morning in China a baby cries
Hungry and scared as tears fill her eyes
Her mother has left her in this public place
Another lost daughter of the Chinese race
Someone passing by has heard her soft moan
She's soon quickly taken to a foster home
It's here she'll reside in the care of another
Until she's adopted by a brand new mother.

That very same moment, in the U.S.A.
A woman cries as she starts to pray
Her heart is heavy but filled with much love
She prays for a daughter she thinks the world of.
"Dear Jesus I ask that your arms would be
Wrapped tightly around the one picked for me
Guard her in China `till I make my way
And then in my arms forever she'll stay."

Sacrifices

2005-10-22T23:54:00.000-04:00

I admit it! My name is Lindsey and yes I am a sucker for baby items!! I feel much better admitting my shopping obsession..its the 1st step to therapy (yea right). Ok to go along with my wanting to buy everything bit I will now show you the result of the OMG-I-have-to-buy-this-for-Chloe spaz attack, that of course I did buy instead of the beautiful eye-shadow and bracelet (oh what I do for Chloe). Here it is from the new Fisher-Price collection: Miracles and Milestones which I love because it's main animals is Panda's and Ladybugs, which most of you know are BOTH good luck symbols in China!!! So here is what I sacrificed my fashion for...
Miracles and Milestones: Musical Panda It can hook on a crib, stroller, etc. and when you pull the green link the ladybug lights up and the panda giggles and a fun song plays!!

Check out the adoption goods...

2005-10-17T21:40:00.000-04:00

Well ladies and gentleman, Target has done it again!! They have all kinds of adoption items that are absolutely irrestable. No wonder i luroooovee that store!! I guess since November is National Adoption Month, Target decided to come out with a unique supply of adoption CD's, jewlery, Books, etc. I finally bought the Steven Curtis Chapman CD: All I really Want for Christmas, and the little I have listened to it makes me think about next Christmas when Chloe will be celebrating it with my family!!
BTW in case you didn't know, SCC and MercyMe are having a holiday tour this winter and my Mom so got us GREAT tickets to their FIRST concert in Greenville on November 25!!!!! I'm sooooo excited and hope to see SCC's 3 beautiful China angels. I'm going to wear my "waiting for my sister from China" shirt to show everyone that I SUPPORT ADOPTION!!!!

Our 1st "letter" from Chloe!!

2005-10-12T15:56:00.000-04:00
Well our dossier has been Logged Into the CCAA for exactly 2 months! Wow the time has flown by, probably because of the hassel of school and homework, time seems to be in overdrive to me. Believe it or not I think thanks to school, my mind isin't obsessing over things that are beyond my control, like the waiting, waiting and more waiting that is involved before recieving Chloe's referral.
This weekend we recieved a unexpected (but great) surprise in the mail from our agency. It was a newsletter from the Executive Director of CWA, a cute China magnet and a "letter" from our China Child, too sweet! It is now hanging on our refridgerator and soon will be replaced by Chloe's referral picture..I CAN"T WAIT!!!
It's amazing how few words can mean so much.....
...and because i know you wanna see a close up.....

And the award for the best Daughter of the year goes to....

2005-10-09T22:29:00.000-04:00

.....ME for designing the most creative cake in the history of my family!! I might be a tad-bit biased but see for yourself.....
Yep thats right the cake you are looking at is a Lindsey Jones original!!! Needless to say my mom was THRILLED when she saw the cake. We decided to cut the stork and little "Chloe" out and freeze it for next year. I will now proceed off my pedestal.

Happy Birthday to MOM!!

2005-10-08T14:08:00.000-04:00

Gotta love birthday's!! At least I do..HAHA!! For mom's birthday I thought I would put a few pictures of her throughout the years. Last year for her birthday I gave her "I Love You Like Crazy Cakes" , a wonderful book for children adopted from China. Next year on her birthday she will have TWO daughters to help her celebrate this special day.Here are some pics of Pam Jones throughout the years.....
Mom's 3rd grade pic and her Senior picture..hmm..i'm guessing Farrah hair??!!
Me and mom when I was 4 and now!
MOM: I love you sooo much and can't wait until we get Chloe. Chloe is already one lucky girl in our hearts, I can't imagine how lucky we will be when we go to China and finally see her face and hold her! I am so lucky to have a loving mother like you, I can't wait to share your love with Chloe!!!

My Decision

2005-10-02T13:31:00.000-04:00
Since school started I have been thinking about how much work I will miss while in China, So after a lot of thought, prayer and talking to my parents and guidance
councilors, I have decided to graduate early!! I think it is in my best interest that I finish off my Senior year a semester early.
My friends that are not graduating early basically want to live their Senior year out as long as they can, and I can totally understand that. If we weren't going to China I would probably feel the same way. I will definitely miss my friends, but I look forward to going back to Chase High with Chloe so my friends can see her.
Just the thought of being able to spend as much time with Chloe makes it worth EVERYTHING imaginable. Also since my mom will be taking work off and staying home with Chloe when we get back from China, I will be able to help mom with Chloe whenever she needs me to! I know it will be hard to adjust to the time difference when we arrive back in North Carolina, esp. with a baby added to the picture. I know it will be hard to sleep with a baby in the house, so I am ready to take responsibility and get up with Chloe in the night, whenever my parents want/need me to. So come January 2006 I am officially done with school and can enjoy staying at home until we travel to China to pick up my precious sister.
As I look to the future, I look at myself being closer to the person I want to be and the person I want my parents to see, a person that they can depend on no matter what..and that makes everything WORTHWHILE!!!

Spirit Week and Homecoming!!!

2005-10-01T14:45:00.000-04:00

This week was Spirit Week at my school, followed by Homecoming last night. I was soooo excited because one of my best friend's Emily won Homecoming Queen..it was great!!! After she won all of her friends went to Chili's to celebrate..there were probably around 100 of us and we had such a great time..here are some pics from Chili's.....
Me and Emily; Me and Erica

Me, Emily, and Erica; Me and Betsy

Our Journey to Chloe Madison Xian, Lindseys "Mei Mei"

***NEW SITE***

One month together!!

Mobility and Milestones

Love

Weekends..

Blossoming!

I DONT think so!

THE LOOK!

Alive and kicking...

The time has come!!

The long awaited itinerary!!

Addict...

Chloe's baby shower!

Birthday Blessings

One...

This face...

pray...

Thankful

Congratulations to ALL the new families..

Ugghhh..

And the bond grows stronger...

I'm just a tad proud..lol..

Great weekend

More Information on our sweet baby girl...

What a day!

I HAVE A SISTER!!!

Here comes the sun...

***STORK ALERT***

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy B-day Mason

Tomorrow?!?!?!

Another weekend of waiting

Looks like we will be shopping here a lot..

My Guardian Angel

I just love these girls..

Care package info..

Are you serious??

And another one bites the dust...

I think look-alike is an understatement...

We're next!!

2 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahh its that time of the year again!

Meant to be...part two...

A Life cut short...

We will NEVER forget!!

Stress Free Zone

So True!

Something to think about

Shop Therapy

My new baby...=)

My summer....

So Fresh & So Clean..

Its time for a lil change :)

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Did I mention i'm in Hollywood??!!

PS...........................

~~Senior Picnic~~

~We have a winner~

***Happy Mother's Day***

~~Drumroll Pleaze~~

~~Todays tha day!~~~

16 new baby pandas!!

Prom 2006 take 2!

caught in quicksand *sigh*....

Another Toad!!

Give Life

Prom 2006

Cinderella

Love Conquers All!!

Meant to Be!!

OT: Who will be the next American Idol?

~~~Icons of the week: 1/15/05~~~

Happy Year of The Dog!!

I'm Baaaccckkk!

Double Trouble!!

Chloe got prezzies galore!!

Coming Together

It's the most wonderful time of the year....

So Sad:(

NEW SITE

STORK ALERT

Senior Picnic

Happy Mother's Day

Drumroll Pleaze

Todays tha day!~

caught in quicksand sigh....

~Icons of the week: 1/15/05~