Left, Left, Left Right Left!

Jose is joining the ARMY! That's right! I haven't spoke with Jose today, but he and Jorge were to go and visit the recruiters office. Not really sure why the Army over any other branch, but he is old enough to make his own choices so off he goes. At first Jorge was furious! He really wanted Jose to finish school first maybe with the ROTC program and go in as an officer. But Jose is sick of school and is not going back. So at least he's made a choice to do something! He's not really looked for a job all summer and is bored out of his mind right now. I'm anxious to hear all about it when I get home.

He's been doing lots of PT to get buffed and ready for basic training! I'm really proud of him for taking it so seriously. He's ready and confident in his decision and I'm so proud of him for it. I'll update when I know more.

I would die for that!

I found this video on an adoption website and the song just made me cry! For those of you who are able to have children of your own...don't ever take it for granted because, I would die for that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfGqOx2iDQ

20 Year High School Reunion! The REAL OC!!!

So I went to my 20 year High School Reunion! That's right, it's been 20 years! I can't believe it. So Jorge and I along with the kids all set out for Kentucky. We took Gracie along for fun. I wasn't sure what to expect after not seeing everyone for so long. Well, not all together true. With the popularity of Facebook I had already reconnected with so many of my friends. Anyways...our trip was good.

The boys fought all the way up about how they couldn't stretch out in the back seat of the Escape! Poor babies! Get over it already. We all got a little hungry and stopped in Frankfort for the boys first visit to a White Castle. They were so funny. Not only did they get their first White Castle, they got their first taste of BIG RED! This was my favorite drink in High School. I used to get a can every morning. Jose really liked it. It is a bubble gum sort of flavored red drink that I can only find in KY although I'm sure it is available other places. I even took a pick of them in front of White Castle.

We made it to mom's in enough time to crash. The next morning I had planned for us to go to King's Island. This is a large amusement park with incredible rides. I thought the boys would really go for it and be excited. In a matter of 30 minutes the plans were bust. Jorge didn't really want to go and the boys were indifferent. I guess it was just me that was all gung ho about going. So we instead went shopping and spent a lot more money than if we had just gone to King's Island. Chris got new tennis shoes because his old ones looked like he been cleaning out a horse stall loaded with manuer! Jose ended up with new shirts and a suit of all things! Had it not been a great price, he'd not gotten that! Chris also wanted "skinny jeans"! Never did I think I'd hear that term used for pants for a 16 year old boy. In any case, we had a good time and they got to shop in Louisville which I forget is great!

On Saturday it was time for the reunion at Churchill Downs. I had bought a dress the day before and was so excited to find something that fit so well. A little black dress is always perfect. So we made it to Churchill Downs and I was so happy we were in the Sky Terrace. The track has changed so much and for the better I must say. Everything was completely remodeled from top to bottom. When we got to the Sky Terrace and stepped off, I immediatley spotted old friends! Tara Wadell-Redel was my best friend in High School. I am God Mother to her youngest daughter Mackinzie. Her girls are Jose & Chris' age. We hope they will come for a visit soon to SC with the girls. Some people had changed a lot, others not so much. A little wider and some with less hair. Some look like they had just graduated. In any case, I was excited Jorge got to meet some of my friends and see historic Churchill Downs. That was the majority of our day! We picked up the kids, went to see my mom sing and then for a short stop at my dad & Sharon's. We planned on leaving early Sunday morning and head back to SC.

On Sunday we got the kids up and instead of leaving, Jose wanted to see Downtown Louisville so we detoured. I took them by the Louisville Slugger museum, Science museum and over to Indiana for a great look at the skyline. We promised to bring them back for Thunder of Louisville next April. We then set off back for home. What seemed like a million hours later, we thanked God for his travel mercies and made it home.

Nesting Phase

This morning while at work I've been watching a robin pick strands of pine straw out of the flower bed in front of my office window. She's been back and forth several times collecting long strands which I'm sure is to create a nest for babies she is expecting. As I watch in amazement at how God creates these creatures and provides them all the necessary tools to create an intricately woven nest I think about how we as humans do the same thing. I guess that's why they call the later stages of pregnancy the "nesting" phase where everything has to be in place before the "big arrival"! Well, I'm already ahead of the game on that! Our nursery has been done for almost 6 months now. Just sitting there waiting for a baby! My brain plays all kinds of tricks on me like will I EVER have a baby to begin with.

DSS is non-communicative. I've heard nothing! We've been told through the grapevine that others in our DSS class are having to take the classes again to get recertified. We've not received that information from them, but I've sent an email just in case to follow up. Considering how slow the process is going, we are continuing with trying to get pregnant still. I am going for a laporoscopy in the next couple of months to look for any endometriosis. I'm sure I should have done this a long time ago, but it wasn't really ever pushed! Last year my doctor recommened it, however I think the fertiltiy drugs were too much and I all but gave up! I was too stressed out from it all with building the new house, fertility drugs, etc! Now I feel like I'm in a much better place to handle it all. Keep us in your prayers as we continue through this journey. Only God knows the plans He has for us.