Thursday, October 11, 2007

And, I'M BACK...long post!!!

OK, OK, so this is the longest I have gone without blogging in a loooonng time!!! We have been really busy and just plugging along waiting on our OUT call! Tomorrow will make seven weeks back in so I am EXPECTING the CALL anyday now.

Here is what we have been up to for the last week:

Last Saturday and Sunday:
We did more of this. We also rented a wood chipper but I was so excited about using it I left the camera inside! Maybe next time. Then, things started to get interesting. First of all, I was pulling this huge wood chipper back to the rental place. HOLY CRAP!! It came off the hitch on the back of the truck! This is a DISASTER waiting to happen!!! Thanks be to God, it stayed chained to the truck and didn't flip over. PHEW!!! I called my hero and he came and saved the day. Yeah, the one time my camera isn't in my purse!!!

So, I get back and go check on the neighbors dog. She is mainly an outside dog and pretty rowdy. The dog has TWO puncture wounds on her back and I realize she has been bitten by another dog. Long story short, I had to clean the wounds and patch her up. She is fine by the way and healing up nicely.

Monday:
We prepared for our 2nd Homestudy. Can you believe it has been a year since our last one? It has been a wonderful year full of such great and exciting experiences. We look forward to what the next year brings.

Tuesday:
We went to Texas to look at a new horse. I have said before that we want to get involved in Reining. This is a particular type of horse competition. So, we needed a horse with some experience and training in the sport. Here are a few pics from the day.

We go Monday to pick up the horse. His name is Dunnits Own Twist. "Twist" for short.





Here I am snapping a self-portrait while I wait on my husband. He was teaching our trainer how to use a video software program on his computer.



Oh, I thought I would show you my FAVORITE pair of boots!!!



Wednesday:
I headed to Tulsa to get my hair done and then that evening we went over to my Grandparents. My Pops has had some health problems over the last year but he is getting stronger everyday. Anyways, we went over and had Bible study since he hasn't been able to go to church. We sang several songs and listened to a message. Then we had prayer. It was so precious to hear him pray for Analise and her homecoming. It is a memory I will hold in my heart and mind forever.

Me and Pops




Pops and Nanny have these pics of Analise on their fridge. It was so sweet to see her up there..



Today:
I got up and did a little shopping. I found this piece of artwork for our entry. I LOVE IT!!! It also has my favorite scripture in the top, right hand corner. Click on the pic to see what it is!!


This evening we are relaxing and blogging. I hope everyone had a great week. Peace Out!!

13 comments:

Stacie said...

Glad you're back! We missed ya! Staying busy is good too though. Makes the time FLY by!

I AM WAITING, WATCHING, AND PRAYING FOR YOUR OUT!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOO CLOSE!!!

Have a great night!
Stacie

Soltana said...

I'm glad you're back..I've stalking your blog all week!!!!

LOVE the boots!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Still have my fingers crossed!!!

PS... LOVE your POPS!!! How cute is he!!!

Alleen said...

Here's hoping and praying for that OUT call soon!!

The horse is beautiful!!!!!

Madelyn's Mommy said...

Looks like you have been livin.

I love that scripture too! Fear sneaks in on you before you know it! I have to say that verse outloud sometimes.

Andrea

Shelby said...

Twist is a gorgeous Qtr horse. I miss mine now more than ever- to be able to share my love of horses with the kids.
Praying for that "call"!

Melissa said...

I loved hearing about your grandparents' anticipation of Analise's homecoming. It's so cool to be reminded of all the people besides us who long for and love these children.

I am still praying every day for Analise to be released from PGN!

JuJu - said...

I can't wait to meet you one day - you are so real!I get so sick of reading blogs of people that feel they have to try so hard to BE cool. I love you to peices!!!!You are my kind of chick!

Praying for an OUT post soon:)

Julia
and the Crew:)

The Mac Fam said...

yay what a fun week. you were missed. i love the artwork, that is one of my favs also. hope your weekend is awesome. later gator.

Beya said...

Praying for the OUT call soon. Love, Kathy (C's Mom)

Sharon and Olivia Grace said...

I'm glad you're back!! I thought for sure your post would be that you were out of PGN. This week is going to be the week, I just know it.

I love your new horse!!!
Sharon

Emily said...

Glad you're back to bloggin! It sounds like you've had a busy week!

Did you receive my package?

Emily - SBP!

Lori said...

Shannon - I loved reading about your worship time with Grandpa!! That is so cool!!! Love the boots and picture too!!

I'm praying for that OUT post soon!!!

Greta Jo said...

Shannon- I hope this post finds you well. I have been following your blog for a few weeks but never have commented however, I have been praying for your adoption process daily. Do me a favor and ride your horse as much as you can because once your baby girl comes home your riding time is limited. I use to ride my horse 5 days a week and was out at the stables at least 3-4 hours a day after work. I am lucky if I get 20-40 minutes a day at the stable and I ride only on weekends now. Wow, I really miss my daily riding days however I truely love being a Mommy.
Did you buy the reining horse?

God Bless,
GretaJo