Random Photo, Take 97

Photo 96 was from Paris 2006, with my STINT Team, one of our many "band shots" we took around the city. 

Here's 97. 

 

High-Hat Cupcake "Date"

This week, we had a fun at-home date night.  Matt found this picture on Pinterest, and he's been wanting to make these things for weeks:  

Source: bakerella.com via Matthew on Pinterest

Well, we gave it a good try... and had fun in the process.  That's what's important, right? 

My first collage.  Thanks for the tip, Brooke. Look forward to playing with this more!

It was definitely a fun (and fairly inexpensive) date night.  We had one little oops with the almond extract (cough:::Matt), so they aren't really as tasty as I thought they would be. 

Our finished product.  *Disclaimer: Matt says this was the worst-looking one.

But Matt likes them and wants to try them again later.  My opinion is that we should leave the hi-hat cupcakes to Martha and Bakearella. 

Dear Baby

Dear Son/Daughter, 

At this point, only God knows when we will get to meet you.  He knows whether or not you are growing inside your birth mother's womb, already born, or not in existence yet.  He knows all of the circumstances surrounding your life and the reasons He will choose us to be your parents.  

You are already so very loved!  My heart aches to hold you, to name you, to know you and to watch you grow. It will be so wonderful to learn your personality, your talents, and your quirks.  It will be amazing to finally see your eyes, your nose, your cheeks, your lips, your fingers and toes.  It's hard to wrap my mind around sometimes.  

We don't have a due date.  We don't know when to expect you, but we know it will be when God orchestrates it.  Through this whole journey so far, the timing has been anything but 'normal'.  And that's okay.  Because this whole time, we have known that even when plans didn't go as we wanted them or as we thought was best, it didn't change the fact that YOU are our chosen child.  You are the child God has meant for us to have all along.  

We can't wait to meet you!  We love you so much already!

Love, 
Mommy & Daddy

Restaurant.com Fundraiser

Another awesome fundraiser that's going on right now-- spend $20 for a $50 Gift Card to Restaurant.com.  We get $10 for each one purchased.  These make great gifts and are eligible all over the country at over 18,000 restaurants.  

Also, on Facebook, if you "LIKE" their page, and leave a comment/post with our last name, you could help us win a Prize package from them which includes some great adoption resources and even some cash towards our adoption.  We have appreciated all the help so far but still need lots of votes.  Please help us spread the word. 

Mary Kay Fundraiser

When we lived in Texas, I had the honor of working with Misti Bauman on a Cares event.  Since then, we have kept in touch, and she has graciously offered to do an adoption fundraiser for us!  

So, if you need some Mary Kay or could use some or could give some as a gift, order from her!  Leave our name in the comments.  She will take care of shipping it to you ASAP, and she's giving us all of her proceeds!  

I also have an "evite" I can send you if you want to make sure to order the right way.  Just leave your email in the comments, and I'll get one to you ASAP. 
 
Thanks Misti!