We are enjoying the last lazy days of summer before the kids go back to school. Today we are going to a playdate with cousins and then a sleepover at my sister' house. I guess we are trying to cram as much as we can before the regular routine starts.

For adoption stuff:
-we are almost finished our profile that T.'s sister is creating for us. Which looks Awesome!!

-Still waiting for our homestudy to get approved by the Alberta Government. I think it is still being approved by our agency (CAS) director and then it will be sent to the Alberta Government.

-Waiting for Citizenship part 1 to come back and confirm that I am a Canadian Citizen so that when we get to South Africa we can complete part 2 for our child or children.

-Making baby and kid quilts for the orphanage in South Africa. The Reason that I am starting these now is because when we get "THE CALL" (our Referral) we will be preparing to travel to South Africa in 3 weeks. So in that busy 3 weeks I will need to make travel arrangements, hotel arrangements, school arrangements, prepare rooms for the child or children coming home from South Africa, Shop for clothes for the new children  or child. and pack for our trip. Then we will be staying in South Africa for 3-4 weeks. So if I have the quilts made before then I will have more time for all the other stuff I will need to get ready. It will be a busy exciting time, but until then we wait.

We made this lemon herb roast chicken for supper the other night

(which was Sooo Good)

But the K-man wanted this instead...

Please pray for my Auntie Lisa.

She is in intensive care and fighting for her life.

Pray for a miracle, Pray for their family and pray for the doctors.

Love Dilly

What have we been up to?

Wow we have had a busy past week. Here is what we have been up to and sorry about not posting.

• Made salsa with T.
• Looked at every disc of pictures I have. Looking for the best pictures for our adoption profile.
• The kids had swimming lessons every morning last week so we have been at the pool bright and early.
• The summer reading program that both kids were in (on different days, of course!) ended with a wind up and petting zoo.
• Me and T. went to get fingerprinted, Twice (for adoption)
• K-man went to a birthday party
• I forgot our dog grooming appointments so had to reschedule them for 2 different days. They ended up getting shaved and look. DIS-gust-ING!
• Went to church and hit up a garage sale after.
• Went to the city for the adoption picnic. Where we met with lots of families that have already adopted from all over the world. It was great for our kids.
• Went to Cirque de Soleil show. which was so amazing to see and fun for the whole family. If you can go, you should go. any price tickets would good.
• Celebrated my brother's birthday with him before he left on holidays.
• Filled out Citizenship papers, got certified copies made and mailed them (for adoption)
• Get a new bank card because somehow in all this craziness I lost mine.
• Yesterday we drove and visited 2 sets of grandparents
• Hit up Fabricland and bought a ton fabric because I get a little over excited and have been sewing like crazy. Only have had on sewing accident so far.

So today I have to take care of my house that has been neglected due to all this. On today's list I have to go to:

• Go to Farmer's Market for groceries
• Dust, sweep and mop floors
• Never-ending laundry
• clean microwave
• clean bathrooms and toilets
• Water plants
• Check the house that we are house-sitting, feed cats and water plants
• Cut quilt squares
• Clear off clutter that has collected on the counters

What do you think that I will Actually get accomplished today?

Here are some photo's of the past week. in no order at all! Enjoy.