It's shower time! Cute invitations right?! My sis-in-law Jenn and Kim made them and I LOVE them! They know me so well. :)I know, I know, it would be smart to wait until we have a referral to have our shower...buuuut, I am the most rediculous of planners. If I waited until we got a referral it would mean having a baby shower, packing, buying all the things we still need and freaking out in the mere few weeks before we travel. That aint happening. :) I like to plan things way ahead of time so that I am prepared and ready to go- nice and leisurely, that's how I like it. Also, my sister-in-law/BFF, Jessica will be in town visiting this week so I HAD to have it while she was here! Oh how I wish that more of my blogger friends lived close by and could grace me with their presence...you have to admit girls, that would be the best time ever- all of us together in one room, finaly meeting and feelin' the love!! There really are so many of you that I secretly wish would buy a measly little plane ticket and fly down to OKC....think about it. Just think about it. :)
So here is sad little tid-bit of adoption related news- When we got our letter from Mary at Gladney stating that we were officialy waiting for a referral, it said that we could be waiting up to 3 months for a referral. Well, we were stoked about that because the latest word on the street has been that it is up to a 5 month wait for a referral- so we didn't really know why our supposed wait was shorter but...we went with it! I finaly ended up emailing Mary about it just to see why the deal was and why our wait would be different than others, to see if it was a mis-print or what. She emailed me back super fast and I saw that the email header was, "I sincerely sincerely appologize for the typo..." Noooooo! O.K. it wasn't life changing news or anything, my brain knew that it had to be a mistake but this little heart was secretly hoping that maybe, just maybe the wait would be shorter than that. Oh well, no permanent damage done.I think next week after Malak's shower I will post pics of his nursery- it is coming together quite nicely and I want to know what you all think of it. I am still in need of things to put on the walls....hmmm. And I am still in need of a baby to put in it....hmmm.
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Ooops. I may have just deleted a few comments...if it was yours- redo!
That invitation rocks (pardon the pun)! I had my baby shower about three months before Bennett was born, so I don't think it's weird. I'm a planner, too. You have my full support. The only tricky thing will be getting clothes that are for the right season in the right size, and most of that can be worked around with a cute hoodie.
I wish I could be there for your rock star baby shower--that is definitely the best baby shower theme I've ever heard of! I hope you have tons of fun and haul in a bunch of great stuff to spoil your sweet baby with!
tara, i wonder why you deleted those comments. maybe it was because they called you out on ripping off all those words from someones email!...but maybe not.
I have the best idea for your walls! wishing well art!! I wish i was going to be there for your shower...but i think it might only be for the ladies? Maybe I'll send you a little somethin somethin from H&M...
Haha. very funny Andrew...don't hate me just because I called you out! What's done is done you little stinker.
You have an H&M?! Lucky dog! Oh, you have to get Malak something from there! I so jealous.
You did delete my comment...but I will try not to take it personally. I had said that I wish I could be at your very cool rocker shower. It would be so fun. Have a great time...I will be there in spirit. Post some pictures of it all for your bloggy buddies. ROCK ON!
Amy
You erased mine too...way to go:-) I am glad I can see the pictures now...I have no idea why Eric would be embarrassed:-) Silly girl, can't wait until your shower!
hmm...went to H&M today before church...wonder what I got...
be on the look out!!
Oh the waiting is so hard....I am so glad you have a shower to look forward to and help you celebrate! Enjoy!!
love the invites! Very cool. :) Can't wait to see pic from the shower. Oh yeah, got your payment for the tshirts today. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :)
awww, i can't make your shower! i have my class reunion this weekend and won't be back in time :( soooo stinks! if by some crazy reason i do make it back, I will try to come...but I really don't think i'll be there. :(
I went to Carey's shower today and thought we should crash yours! You are going to have a blast. Enjoy the moment. Yes our referral dates should be very close. It would be fun to meet up and travel together! Blessings
Love the invites! We had our baby shower already too...I am also a major planner. It worked out great! Have an awesome time.
I can't wait till your shower...Good times will be had. Its going to be a weekend of baby showers. You know, you and Gina really ought to invite each other to their showers. She said the same thing you said...now you guys know each other and would have invited each other. Ginas is Saturday at 10:30am...Did you know she has a blog too? Her blog is listed on my page on the right side underneath non adoption blogs. :)
I am so incredibly thankful for you computer genius husband for taking a look at my computer.
So much fun!! I look forward to seeing pictures from the shower:)
Hey Girl,
Love the invitation- that is so cool! Same goes for you Mrs. Rockstar! I'll be thinking of you on Sunday I'll be having a shower right about the same time. Sorry about the typo- thanks stinks :(
Tara...thank you so much for letting me know about Lindsay and Courtney. I have been working on a paper all day and haven't even checked. My heart is racing! This means that we are getting closer and closer. Woohoo! I ma so happy for them. Amy
You do not look retarded - you look like a true rock star!! That stinks about the typo - I hope the shower and the bundles of goods help the wait! I'm jealous of all the bloggers close together. Have a great time!
Love the shower theme!! It is so great!! Don't get freaked about the 3-5 month thing. We are just under 3 months (Friday is 3 months)! And they told us 3-5 also! The waiting pain is gone as soon as I saw his big brown eyes!!!
Hey Tara, I just got your comment on my blog! How fun! Yes, we are definitely meeting tonight at the Queen of Sheba...will you guys be there? Amy told me yesterday about the misprint with the 3 month thing, totally a bummer. I know God will bring Malak home soon, but I'm sure the wait is so hard! By the way, your invitation is so cute!!
Gina B.
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Did you not get the email I sent out yesterday regarding housechurch tonight? I am worried now that it didn't go for some reason.
Have fun times tonight....I will miss you guys!
My present is wrapped and ready! I wish I could be there!!!
Love your rock star invites! Our paperwork went in about the same time as yours (different agency).....wishing us both super quick referrals. Have a great shower!
That is a SUPER cute invite! I LOVE it!
I just stumbled across your blog and I too am adopting from Africa (hints the pic of the cutest boy ever that comes up by my name!)
Nice to "meet" you! ha ha, blogging is crazy, huh?
Brandi
that's right we're gonna party like rock stars! can't wait for the shower. love the pic btw.
when i read about the typo, i was like, nooooooooooooooooooo! i'm sorry, but i'm proud of you for handling it beautifully!
Ok...post some of those baby shower pictures! Can't wait to see them. Amy
So sorry I missed the shower! I thought I might make it back in time...but, nope. I didn't.
Can't wait to see pics!!
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