The First Call.......

Well it came.  The call we've been waiting for.  The reason we started all of this to begin with.  Two calls in fact on the same day.  I guess I could say I'm proud that we didn't rush, that we asked the correct questions, that we discussed it with each other, that we made a good decision.  But the decision we made, for both, is that it wouldn't be a good fit for our family.  But instead of feeling ok, that we stuck to the very few requirements we both agreed on, I feel sad.  Helpless.  I have prayed for these two children so much in the past three days.  I am hoping they have found the place where they should be.  I will continue to pray for them, their bio families, the families that will foster them and for the long paths they are now on.  And I will continue to wait, for another call, for another chance to say yes.

Approved!!!

I wasn't quite expecting to hear that today, I thought for sure we were another week or two out.  But that's the information I got. My case worker had the signed report on her desk this morning.  All I have to do is sign it and we will be open.  So many things are going through my head right now.  When will the call come?  Will it be a good fit?  As I sit here and play all of those questions in my head I also have to pray....best case scenario is that the call won't come because no children are taken into care. However, I understand the world that we live in.  So until the call comes I will pray for the littles and their parents and hope that in their time of need we can be here to help.

Show and Tell Tuesday: Talk Show

This is something I have dreamed of since I used to run home from the bus to turn on Oprah! Who would I interview when Oprah called me to take her place?!? So here you go, my top list of people that I would love the opportunity to interview!

Oprah

Start with the one that has interviewed them all.  Her life story is one that I just love.  A rough beginning that with hard work and determination led her to be one of the best.  Nothing was handed to her, she worked hard to create her empire.  She has spoken to the most amazing people that have lived in the past century.  To be in her head for a few days would be a dream come true. 

Julia Roberts

Who doesn't love her?!? We don't need those people in our lives.   She is the embodiment of grace and beauty.  An actress that everyone aspires to be.  From the moment I first saw Pretty Woman I was a fan.  I've seen, I think, every single movie since then.  Her story lines are classic and she doesn't turn out bad movies.  Shes worked with the best of the best while still managing to maintain a normal life for her family.  As much as 'normal' can be when you're Julia Roberts. 

The MAG 7

My show would be filled with "Where are they now?" segments and this is where is would begin.  I fell in love with gymnastics during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Shannon Miller, Kim Zmeskal, Betty Okino, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, and Wendy Bruce.....yes I still recall them all this many years later.  I breathed gymnastics for the next four....ok 24 years.  But 4 years later the women's team took gold and created a whole new love for the sport.  A moment I will never ever forget.  Id just love to know where they all are now. 

Princess Kate

Every girl wanted to be a princess when they grew up...... and she did!! Or is she a Duchess? Palaces, tiaras, jewels, and the queen! All things I would love more than anything to hear about.  Of course she would bring her little along with her too so we could have a magical play date.

President Obama

I'd probably want to interview any sitting President but I had mad respect for this one and picking our presidents brain for an hour would just make this momma happy. 

Stay tuned later this week for an up date on our foster process and a look back at our recent trip to Ireland!!!

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Friday Favorites on Saturday

I am a day behind because Friday was spent at everyone's favorite place, the dentist.  Sadly, that wont be making the Friday Favorite list this week but if you are local to the 20619 I can share dentist info with you because she is great.  But today I am going to focus on a few of my favorite things, the things that I am currently enjoying the most......

Coffee!  I cannot make it through a morning with out it.  I just love my coffee.  Even more special than that is that I love that my hubby brings me a hot, creamy, and sweet cup every morning.  It helps me get going before the little one arises.  I am a Keurig girl as I am one of those coffee lovers that cant make a cup of coffee to save her life!!  Not too strong, but definitely not weak. It is only fitting that my first Friday Favorite is the namesake of this blog!!

Protein Shakes!!  I have always been one of those people that didnt have time for breakfast and claimed to never be hungry.  A cup of coffee and out the door I went.  Well, that was such a lie that I told myself.  A year ago in May my husband and I start a small journey to make ourselves healthier.  It has been a year of baby steps but we are slowly making changes.  The biggest change is that I drink a shake every morning for breakfast.  It jump starts my metabolism and I feel full all morning.  It gives me energy that I used to need 3 cups of coffee for.  Many days I also have one for lunch with a snack in between.  It helps me stay away from the goldfish and other kiddie snacks.  Im down about 13 lbs and my husband over 20!  We use Herbalife and have the most amazing coaches your could ever dream of.  If you need a to take some steps on your healthy journey let me know or look up @wellbeingway on IG, you wont regret it. 

Last favorite of this week, because 3's a charm: LuLaRoe!! Who out here sells this amazing stuff?  I just found the company in November and am officially addicted.  Leggins, Irma, Nicoles, Perfect Ts, Amelias, I just can not stop buying it.  My husband is going to loose his mind if one more package comes in the mail. How can I not love it?  Despite the growing pains they are going through they offer adorable clothing at great size ranges so that every woman can feel beautiful  If you sell or love please let me know so I can link your page!!

Have a great weekend, we are headed to see the Easter Bunny and then packing for our vacation!! 3 more days!!

The one that started it all!

Well, here it is.  My first blog post.  I've been thinking about this post for a while but the timing just hadn't been right.  What makes today the right day? Just the feeling, the feeling that we are almost done.  The journey to become foster parents has been a long, extensive process that we have not entered into lightly.  We began this process in 2013, yes you read the correctly, 2013!!  Little did we know just a few weeks later we would be expecting our amazing little boy.  So we put this process on hold until he was almost one.  In March of 2015 we started again and here we are 1 year, 9 weeks of classes, 4 interviews, and 100's of application pages later.  We should be finalized and open in the next few weeks, so until then I will kick back, drink some extra coffee and love on my family a little extra. 

My little family!

Momma's boy through and through

The love of my entire life!