My Sister's Blog

Ok, so I can admit it...I am a blog snob. I barely have time to post on my own, much less read every other one that I love BUT I am trying to make that more of a priority! I didn't realize it until today that my sister has been updating her blog so in honor, I am adding her to the blogroll and putting a link to Alie's blog here. Check it out...lots of cute pics of Maggie and Dexter and a great picture that Josh just took! GOOD STUFF!

ROLL CALL

In the spirit of my friend Sarah, I figured it was time to do a little roll call. If you are reading this right now, you HAVE to post a comment (it's not hard, I promise!) Since I am keeping this as a record of our adoption, I want our future child to know who all was tracking with us so comment away!

Doors are closing

It's been a while since I poured my heart out on this blog about our adoption process which is kind of ironic since the whole reason I started this blog was to track our journey through adoption.

Today it seems is a day of doors closing. We actually closed the first one ourselves this morning. Evidently the agency that was working with the birthmom of twins is having a difficult time getting in touch with her so we decided to stop the process there. The communication between the agency and ourselves was less than ideal (this was not through our agency) and it was really starting to stress me out that I felt like I was bugging the caseworker to get more details. Today was day 10 since they got our profile and Jonathan and I both felt like it was time to make a decision as to whether or not to keep waiting or to consider this a "no" After we talked with the caseworker one last time, even she felt like we should pursue other opportunities. We called our caseworker and told her that we were back.

Soon after that, I found out that another situation we had been told about (a baby girl) about 10 days ago has also turned into a no (even though we weren't able to pursue it b/c of the twins). Evidently the birthfather is contesting the adoption.

So how do I feel? At peace. I KNOW who is in control and I honestly just don't have it in me to question that control. I am glad I have a father who is watching out for us and understands this process because it sometimes doesn't make sense to us. I remember before the consignment sale just praying for a baby in September...I even remember saying a September baby would be nice. All I wanted was to get past the craziness of the consignment sale and then focus on the baby and now I am realizing that September is already almost gone as well. It makes me sad that time is going by so quickly and I hope that I don't easily forget this process once we are on the other side of it.

THANKS for your continued prayers for our family. We feel them...we do. At times when we are sad, we feel the love from our heavenly father and from all of you that are continuing to join us in this journey.

Sometimes you just gotta let 'em run!

As I type, my wild yahoos are all three upstairs making loops through the house. From the basement, it sounds like a heard of elephants are running through my house. But you know what? They aren't arguing or fighting nor or they all over me while I type this. Sometimes you just gotta let 'em run (and hope you don't have another visit to Vanderbilt ER as a result of the running)

Great things to come...

Here is what I am working on to upload in the next few days:

*A post on being refined...both inside and out (with pics) Should be interesting
*Anna and I's girl day yesterday (we went to see High School Musical on Ice) I have some adorable pics to load
*Our fun trip to the Vanderbilt ER last night with Anna (she's fine-just got her first migraine we think...looks like I've passed something on to my daughter!)
*New things changing with the consignment sale including a post to ask for your ideas on how we can make more of an impact on our community

No new updates on the twins yet...we heard from the agency today so I guess no news is still good news right? We'll keep you posted!

Tuesday w/ My Grandma and Papa

Ever since my kids were little, I go and visit my Grandma Norma and Papa Charles (as my kids call them...why they use their first names I don't know) Since the boys started school, my grandparents are going through withdrawal so this past Tuesday, I stole my niece Maggie and we surprised Grandma Norma and Papa Charles. We had so much fun....grandma made breakfast, Maggie had her breakfast and then we just sat in the living room and adored Maggie. The best part?!?!? Once Ali (my sister) goes back to work in October, we get to have Tuesdays with grandparents again! They are really excited and I am too! Isn't she getting big? I took some pics for your viewing pleasure:

And now about me...

I always love reading these things when people forward them, but yuck, I hate filling them out over and over again. To remedy that, I will blog it and then from now on, I will just cut and paste over and over again. It can't change that much right?

1. Time this survey started : 11:51 pm
2.. What's your full name: Jennifer Brea Holland Freeman
3.. What are you most afraid of : someone hurting one of my kids
4. What was the last movie that you saw in a theater: Wild Hogs (yes, I lead a sad, depressing life that it has been THAT long since I have been to a movie)
5.. Place of birth : Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN
6.. Favorite food: wow, there are a bunch. I love chicken meximelts (Taco Bell), the Mikey hot dog (Itty Bitty), a good filet, crab, loaded baked potatoes but only when they are REALLY loaded, the spicy fries that Backyard Burger doesn't serve in TN anymore (yes, I wrote a letter), a Frisco burger and shake (Steak and Shake)...oh, there is just so many! (I wonder how many transfats are in this list!)
7.. What's your natural hair color : brown, I think....now it is gray with brown coloring
8.. Ever been to Alaska: no, not a big cold person but I would like to take a cruise there
9.. Ever been toilet paper rolling: Ok, first, who calls it "toilet paper rolling" Here in TN, we call it good ole fashion ROLLIN. Yes, I have been. A BUNCH. Kim and I have many fond memories from our rollin days in high school.
10.. Love someone so much it made you cry: yes
11.. Been in a car accident: yes
12.. Croutons or bacon bits : both
13.. Favorite day of the week: Saturday (good junking!)
14.. Favorite restaurant : I think we touched on this above...but I do love my PF Changs
15.. Favorite Flower: they are all pretty but I don't like Jonathan to waste money on them. Send me a nap or quiet kids, not flowers.
16.. Favorite sport to watch: now, you see....if it said "Favorite sport" I would have just put football, but to watch....whole new ballgame. I like watching all the weird crap on ESPN late at night. Men lifting trucks to prove how manly they are, etc. I really like to watch my husband watch sports because he gets so wrapped up in it that it totally cracks me up.
17.. Favorite drink: I can't even touch Angie's answer...it's priceless. I'll go with Venti Non Fat White Chocolate Mocha with whip but don't tell me your "accidentally" laying on the whip because that defeats the whole "non-fat" thing.
18.. Favorite ice cream : Chocolate covered banana from Ritter's HAND'S DOWN. Sorry, Cherry Garcia from Ben and Jerry's...there's a new sheriff in town.
19.. Disney or Warner Brothers: Disney
20.. Ever been on a ship: yes and can't wait to go again! LOVE CRUISING!
21.. What color is your bedroom carpet: beige
22.. How many times did you fail your driver's test: This is really sad, I don't remember. No, I didn't do any drugs in high school (or ever for that matter). I guess I passed it the first time because you would think I would remember that failure but alas, I can't.
23.. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail: Candy
24.. What do you do when you are bored: I wish I could find the time to be bored.
25.. Bedtime: obviously not a normal time tonight....usually 11ish
26.. Who will respond to this e-mail the quickest: Everyone who reads this should love me b/c I didn't forward you something else you have to do!
28.. Who is the person that you are most curious to see their
responses : I think everyone that reads this should post about themselves on their blog
29.. Favorite TV show : anything on HGTV or TLC
30.. Last person you went out to dinner with: Angie, Pam and Chrystal
31.. Who do you think will be President: Fred Thompson
32.. What are your favorite colors : red
33.. How many tattoos do you have : one
34.. How many pets do you have: none
35.. Which came first, the chicken or the egg: Who seriously cares?
36.. What do you want to do before you die: see my kids grow up, be on a reality TV show (nothing sleezy), help make a positive impact on people around me and allow them to see Christ in my life
37. Have you ever been to Hawaii: yes, Maui in 6th grade
38. Have you been to countries outside Canada : yep, the US
40.. Time this survey ended : 12:11 am