The Most Boring Post Ever

I know I haven't blogged a whole lot about life in Mississippi yet, but it's just that there isn't a whole lot to tell. Here's what I do know.

*We really like our church. There are some great things happening here, and we are happy that God has brought us here to be a part of it.

*We live in a rent house. Most of our stuff is in boxes. So...that's why I haven't posted house pictures. Nothing to see except some boxes. And some fancy floral drapes.

*After realizing that moving out of state, leaving everyone I know, leaving my job, and kindergartners don't just super mix I decided not to take the long-term substitute position. I feel super bad about that, since now I am not working every day. I really like cooking, cleaning, getting to know people, and visiting Mike at work, though. Which just makes me feel more guilty. I am a complicated person I tell you.

*I am slowly but surely getting all the adoption paperwork filled out. I am a little frustrated, because I have to redo some papers that they won't send me, but I'm sure it will all get taken care of.

*We won't be in our rent house very much longer. I'll tell you (and show you) why tomorrow!

Pardon Our Dust

I am trying to make some changes on the ol' blog, but it is taking some time. I have no idea how it looks on other computers, but I hope it looks okay. Have you ever thought something looked okay on your computer and then opened it up and found a hot mess on another one? And then all you can think is, "Great...people think I meant it to look like this?" I have, but that's probably why the majority of people think I'm a little off.

Anyways, hopefully I'll have everything figured out and back to normal soon. In other news I found the perfect tree skirt and stockings at Hobby Lobby today. Now I just have to wait until they go on sale. Because everyone knows if you buy something at Hobby Lobby for full price you are either desperate or lack the will power to wait and come back to get it later. I have been guilty of both.

Run On

Mike ran his first 5K yesterday, and look who got a 2nd place metal. Don't ask him how many people were in his age division. Or how his time compared to the 65-year-old guy that ran. But he did GREAT!

No, I did not run. But I did walk up to the square to meet him after he finished the race. That was a good mile or so. That counts, right? Right?

An Exciting Time!

It has been awhile since I have written anything about our adoption journey, but that is all about to change!

Why? Because we have officially signed with an adoption agency!! I have already been working on paperwork all night long. We know the journey ahead may be a long one, but we are so excited to see what God has in store for our family!

Please continue to pray for our journey, for the birthmother who will choose us, and for the sweet baby that will join our family. I will keep you updated...I promise!

PS: As some of you know, I wrote back in August about an adoption opportunity that came to us but did not work out. I am happy to report that the sweet baby boy we were to adopt was born healthy and happy last week. He and his mother are doing wonderfully, and she is on the road to building a better life for herself and her sons. As hard as it was to realize that we were not going to be that sweet baby boy's parents, I am so thankful that God brought his mother into our lives, even for a brief time. I thank you for praying for this family, and I ask that you please continue to do so!

Big Tex and Me

The fair was a BLAST! As always, Big Tex did not disappoint. Here are some highlights from the day. And just for the record, fried butter is a little bland. But this picture cracked me up:


Fried Butter. It will make you as Big as Texas.


I never noticed how skinny Big Tex is. Clearly not eating the fried butter.


And so we can stop talking about fried butter, here's a picture of it. Like I said...not the best thing I ate. Probably my least favorite. I couldn't even see the butter. Unless that's what all that yellow stuff is.


The sis and me.


Fried Peaches and Cream. Now that's the good stuff.


The family. My dad had it kind of easy. Although, I think it would be really hard to lose control of where you went and when. We kept seeing something we liked and leaving him to go check it out. He was a great sport, though!


A baby (goat?) had just been born. I'm not going to tell you about the mom birthing the placenta right in front of us. Not even going to mention it.


Waiting on fried pickles can be so hard...


Fried cookie dough? Yes, please.


See you next year, big guy!