Here are some scrapbooking pages I've been working on today. I got some new software for Mother's Day and I love it. It's Scrapbook Factory Deluxe 4.0.

The J-List: Part III

CROCS!!!!

Okay, I know you either love 'em or hate 'em.......and I LOVE THEM!!!!

I LOVE, LOVE LOVE Crocs!!!!

There......I said it!!

Now I realize that some of the original styles aren't super attractive. But trust me.....once you try them on and wear them a while you will not care what your feet look like because they are SO comfortable. And besides, it seems like every day they are coming out with new styles....

like the Cleo....

the Mary Jane....

the Athens.....


And the style I'm wanting to get next.....the Sassari.

Truthfully, I can hardly stand to wear other kinds of shoes any more. These shoes are so light and comfortable. Try a pair on. Your feet will thank you!

#2 on the J-List

Pink Grapefruit Tic Tacs!





I don't normally buy Tic Tacs, but when I saw these at WalMart I had to try them. And I'm glad I did....they are yummy! Not that minty, but definitely grapefruity. When we went on vacation to the beach, we would go to a little candy/toy store and they have this great grapefruit candy. That's what the Tic Tacs reminded me of. These are a limited edition Tic Tacs with proceeds going to breast cancer research. So grab'em while you can!



Oh yea....Tic Tacs are only .97 at WalMart. What a deal!!

The J-List: A Few Of My Favorite Things

You know how Oprah has her "O List"......a monthly list in her magazine of a few of 'her' favorite things? Well, I was driving along today thinking that I have a list too. They are little things that bring me happiness and make me smile. Simple things. I figured it would be a good blog subject....why not? And I was going to make one long blog entry with my list, but I figured it would be way too long, so I will just share one at a time. ....and in no particular order. And, who knows, maybe some new things will make the list along the way!

So my first favorite thing is Trader Joe's. Have you heard of Trader Joe's? It's a very untypical grocery chain. And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE shopping there for so many reasons. First of all, for me, it's like going on a little mini-vacation. (Don't laugh!!) I do have to drive about 35 minutes to get there. That part I'm not so crazy about....I wish they would open one near me! But when I get there I enjoy myself so much! I love to look everything over and try new things. Taking my time. It's a unique store. Not real big. They play great music too. And everyone that works there is super nice.....and they wear Hawaiian shirts (even more reason to feel like I'm on vacation). Whoever does their hiring is GREAT at their job! One time when Grace and I went shopping there we finished checking out and the cashier said to hold on a minute. He went and grabbed a beautiful bouquet of pink tulips from their flower section (and they have beautiful flowers) and gave it to Grace. It was really sweet and of course I appreciated it more than she did. They also have a little section at the back of the store where they serve little samples of different products. There is an employee whose only job is to cook up little samples. (Wouldn't that be a great job?)

Of course we also love their food. There have been VERY FEW things from TJ's that we haven't liked. Now I must confess, ever since my children have been able to verbalize their feelings about food, I have lost my desire to cook. So a lot of what I buy at Trader Joe's is frozen meals. (GASP!! I know!!) But what they offer is great. A lot of ethnic foods, great pastas, and side dishes. I also buy fresh seafood that I cook on the George Foreman and seasoned roasts I do in the crock pot. There is so much more that I could go on and on about....yummy stuff! They make my life so much easier.

Trader Joe's is also know for having products that have no preservatives which is a great plus. Prices are comparable to your typical grocery store.

So if you have a Trader Joe's near you and you haven't checked it out, you should! It's one of my favorite things!

Way to go Sam!!!

Last Friday, Sam received an award from the State Support Group for his achievements in academics. He was nominated by one of his teachers. We were invited to a luncheon where the awards were handed out. Sam received a certificate, a nice backpack, water bottle, and a Borders gift card. He dressed up for the occasion and was very excited. His teacher who nominated him said she will get us a copy of what she wrote about Sam and I will try to remember to post that.
It was a wonderful day and we are SO proud of Sam. Here are some pictures.....

Go Tribe!!

Tomorrow is Opening Day!!! Woo Hoo!!!! GO TRIBE!!!

January Mother/Daughter Florida Trip

Sugar

Our Little Elves

I know it's not even Thanksgiving, but this is too funny not to share.

Merry Christmas from our little elves!

Random Fun Photos From 2007

A little funny

Patrick Henry Hughes - Inspirational Story

Our First Day of School!

Sunshine Rewards sign-up bonus!

You may have noticed the link to Sunshine Rewards over in the "Links" section to the left. And here are my thoughts about it that I've written previously: What I've Been Up To

Just wanted to let you know that Sunshine Rewards is currently offering an extra bonus for signing up. You always get a $2 credit for signing up, but for a limited time you will earn an extra .50.

As you can see from my earnings banner, I've earned a lot of Gift Cards. And it's a lot of fun! Find out more at this link: Sunshine Rewards Sign-up Bonus!

Extreme Makover: Doggie Edition

While we were away at India Camp, Sugar had a little vacation of his own....including a little doggie makeover. This is the new and improved Sugar I picked up from the kennel yesterday.

Poor Sugar....I'm sure this must be a blow to his manhood. The lady at the kennel said they had three "Sugars" last week.....he was the only boy....and now THIS! But it needed to be done. He was getting so matted it was embarrassing. So now we're starting fresh. Hopefully he'll be cute and fluffy again by Christmas time.

I don't know what kind of shampoo they used on him, but oddly enough, he smells like my Grandma! LOL! And gee, I didn't realize how skinny he is. I wonder how much weight he lost with all that hair cut off.

One good thing....now I can see his eyes! :o)

Indian Heritage Camp 2007

A picture of me.....

to test some technical computer stuff. Please forgive me!

Packin' up!

Early Wednesday morning we will be leaving to drive out to Tulsa, OK for Dillon International's India Heritage Camp.(See Dillon's link to the left) The kids are really excited to go to "camp." Hopefully, we will get to meet up with some other adoptive families that we haven't seen in a very long time and connect with other moms who I only know throught he Dillon India Forum. It should be really fun!

It's a 15 hour drive though! PRAY FOR US!!!

I will post pictures when we get back. In the meantime check out this Children From Matri Sneha site. You may see some little faces you recognize! (wink)

Today at our house

So what have the boys been doing today while Gracie is at camp, you ask????

It's been VERY quiet at our house today!