Eye Candy

I've been looking for inspiration a lot lately. Not just for Libbie's room, but for the house. I'm needed to change things around and I love perusing the web at eye candy. Thought I would share some of my favs! I'm really drawn to the lighter colors these days. The white contrast looks so crisp against the different colors and textures.

Sweet sweet little girls room. I bought a chenille bed spread for Lib's room. I can't wait to share. I promise as soon as it comes together, I will post. I did a little with Hoot's room too! I didn't want him to feel left out.

I love these little girls. Great design.

I would love to snuggle up in this little nook with a good book like Pinkalicious!!!!

Beautiful chest in a bathroom.

Love the parasols

I've loved this room since I first laid eyes on it in Country Living magazine several years ago. It's soooo me.

I found the goose lamp on e-bay several years ago, but i got outbid. it's just so precious!

GOD IS GOOD!!!

Well... we went for our Biometric appointment this afternoon and by the grace of our great Lord, they permitted us to be finger printed. Within one hour are back ground checks were complete. No problems... YIPPIEE. Now we wait for our USCIS officer to complete the review of our file. They have asked us for some supplemental information and I'll know more about that tomorrow. I am praying for a good conversation with the officer and that everything goes GOOD!!! Thank You Dear Jesus!!

ONE STEP CLOSER

I'm ready to have all my chicks in my nest!

We received our USCIS Biometrics appointment notice in the mail today!!! If I were in better shape I would have done a cartwheel in the drive way.... I didn't... We're going to try to walk in early to the immigration office tomorrow in hopes that they will have mercy and grace and permit us to have our finger prints taken. IF that goes well and IF our case officer will oblige we may be able to lock a file in the next couple of days. Hold on... I'm going to do a cartwheel now... Okay I'm back. couldn't pull it off.

So... today I got word from another adoptive mom who informed me that someone was inquiring about the little girls file from our Yahoo group... I stopped biting my nails over 10 years ago.... my cuticles are bleeding and the nails are gone. I had several appointments with clients today and did a lot of driving. Before I even realized what I was doing my fingers were hurting. I prayed and praised and asked God for his will in our lives and in this little girls life. I know He is the author and perfect creator and His will shall be done. Why is it so difficult to TRUST? We also got sad news today that a couple from our small group did not receive the referral they were so hoping for. I ask that you pray for them. I know their hearts are breaking. They have amazing faith, but this was a blow. I will post tomorrow when I know more! Keep up the prayers. We feel them!

Psalm 72:17May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.

Classics

I love a good Classic.... Cars, music, movies ,clothing. There's nothing better than a little Marvin Gay, Sexual Healing, Lets Get it On... or Bill Withers, Ain't no Sunshine. I love classic movies like, Mr. Smith goes to Washington, or Terms of Endearment... Love it... WELL Guess what... Hoot stayed the night with Nanna last night and I'm FREE today. Just me... no hubby.. just me and the classics... I'm loving my play list CRANKED up loud while I piddle around the house... Usually,were having craft time by now and I'm cleaning up the breakfast dishes and soon I'd be getting ready for lunch plans. Not this morning, I've got my cup of coffee in my cute vintage cup and I'm lounging and loving it.. Now later... i plan to stalk the mailman because our little package still hasn't arrived with our fingerprint appointment.. but for now... "ain't no mountain high enough.... LOUD!! remember the day.. I set you free... i'll be there when you want me... ain't no mountain... LOVE IT!!! Bye!

Libbie's Room

Okay... I LOVE this room!!! I don't think I can pull this off on my budget, but were going to try to duplicate some of the fun details from this room.

I bought this pink potter barn braided rug for next to nothing!

This is a vintage bed lamp I found on e-bay... it's so cute. It clips over the top of the bed frame. Krylon makes a sweet pink color called ballet slipper. I haven't decided if I will paint the bed frame pink or leave it a creamy white color. either way this will be perfect.

I haven't found the bed yet, but I'm waiting to hear back about this one! I hope it hasn't sold yet...

I found these two quilts for a STEAL. I'm on a quilt kick.

Bella Notte Melissa Floral bed skirt. GREAT buy!

I've been doing some e-bay and craigslist shopping!! I have found some deals!! I think it's all going to come together. I'm really trying to decorate her room on a budget and keep a vintage feel. I think I've got some great buys.

Isn't this a sweet room? Love it. Loved this little cake for a Strawberry Shortcake Party...

God is so good!

USCIS receipt!! We are getting closer... I received the notice from the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) Sounds, very serious. The receipt is from Homeland Security!! We have an official number! I can't believe I'm so excited over this little piece of paper... BUT I AM!! We are one step closer. I'll be stalking the mailman for the next few days, in hopes of little package that holds the BIOMETRICS appointment for me and Lambert! very serious, very serious. I can't wait!! Maybe it will come today!!! A girl can hope! It would be a very good Friday indeed if that little package came today! (it's a good Friday anyway)

Isn't this good news?

Psalm 37: 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Happy Anniversary

Psalm 32:10Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

He has a quiet spirit,but when you get to know him.... HILARIOUS!!! Only a few close people get to see this side of him...

He's a FANTASTIC daddy. truly a blessing to watch him parent. He takes us to so many fun places and he loves family traditions...

He has a BIG heart... please don't notice our peeling fireplace... it will be fixed this summer..

Great dad

I wish I had a good photo of the two of us... but I'm always the one with camera in hand.

12 YEARS!!! Wow.. where did it go? It's hard to believe I've been married to Lambert for 12 years... We have grown so much over the years. We had brunch this morning after church and we talked about how different we are from the two kids that married 12 years ago. Truly... we are different people. I can only give thanks and glory to God for transforming us and our marriage. We made so many mistakes along our way. I am so thankful that we plugged into church and spent the time working on our marriage to make it what it is today. Lambert is a COMPLETELY different man than the man I married... I can say that honestly.. he says it too. I have watched him grow in his faith. I have seen his pride stripped layer by layer. God has chiseled and refined the amazing man I am proud to serve today. He has become the leader in our home that I spent hours praying for in our early years of marriage. I know it sounds silly, but prayer works. I've said it before... it works sooo much more than nagging. I gave our marriage to God about 10 years ago when I realized I stunk at trying to make it work my way. I couldn't ask for a more generous, loving, providing, thoughtful man, than my Lambert.... I love you!!