TALICEE'S JOURNEY

OFFICALLY CAN FILE FOR READOPTION IN VA

See my lady bug (ignore the finger in the nose)

I love this thing

Trevor at the top of the rock climbing wall

Hey, look at me

Miss Priss (check out the pink lady bug shoes)

Sad to see her go

We can offically file for readoption of our little angel. Today, we had our last visit with our social worker. It lasted about 45 minutes. Answered the same questions. She could see that Miss Talicee is as happy as she could be. She played with her brothers and even showed some of her personality to Miss Deanna. This is usually not Miss Talicee. We were so proud of her. She just was so happy and Miss Deanna could see that. Now for the 4-6 month wait for the offical VA birth certficate. I just can't wait. We do nothing but fill out paperwork and pay the fee and then we get the certificate. Yeah, this adoption journey is just about over.

We have had a very busy week as you can see in the pictures. Monday night we took Tyler out for his birthday. Tuesday was the only night that we have had nothing to do. So Randy and I worked on our businesses. It is a relief to be caught up on things. Wednesday, our bible school started at church. As you can see in the pictures, Talicee and Trevor had a great time. Tyler and Taylor worked the kids activities. Miss Talicee really like the bouncy thing. She had her face painted with a lady bug. She wore a lady bug outfit, so this was fitting.

Today we did not go to the pool. We ususally go everyday. Trevor had an ortho appointment, Tyler got his letterman jacket ordered and I had to pick up my Mother's Day present. Randy had given me a mother's ring for Mother's Day. It had to be resized, so I picked that up today and then we had lunch. Came home and cleaned the house for our last SW visit.

Tonight we had bible school again. We get free food, so it is well worth it. We did make a donation for the food. It is good food. Miss Talicee and I shared an ice cream cone. Then it began to rain, so we went inside and had a balloon dog made. The program started and did Miss Talicee enjoy herself. She loves music. Her brothers play music all of the time and she just dances and dances. So this is what she did tonight. Trevor got picked to draw names tonight, so who had to follow him on stage, you guessed it, Miss Talicee. She is going to be my actress. She is coming out of the shy stage. She is now sleeping like an angel. Hope it last all night.

Friday is another busy day. Since it has rained, I don't know if we will go to the pool or not. Trevor has a birthday party to go to. Randy and I are going out to dinner with friends and Tyler and Taylor are taking Miss Talicee back to bible school. She just loves it. Tyler is getting ready to leave for church camp on Sunday and then his summer will end. Since he plays football, he will begin 2 a day practices. He loves football. I am heading out of town on a business trip next weekend. This should be it for traveling. A least I hope so. My suitcase has been hot this summer. Just as much as last summer. We have enjoyed our summer together, but the boys are ready to go back to school and get into a routine again.