Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Happy Valentines Day!!
We've got a buyer for our current house so that means we should close by March 3rd. I think our new house will be complete shortly after that. I cannot believe that it is actually starting to come together. It looks like we should be hearing something in or about March about Mia. March must be the magic month for us. We closed on our construction loan last March and hopefully this March we will have several reasons to celebrate. All children have been placed with their families whose paperwork arrived in China and logged in by May 13, 2005. Our paperwork should have arrived within the first 2 weeks in June 2005.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

I found this picture while surfing through the China adoption stuff and just couldn't resist. I think it is great!

Saturday, January 07, 2006

Happy New Year 2006


Happy New Year 2006
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
This year was an emotional New Years Eve. At midnight I immediately started to cry. I looked at Mike and gave him a big kiss and said this is our year. We have so many things to be thankful for and many new and exciting things to come. I can't believe in just a few months we will be parents. I know it has taken a lot of time but it also feels like we just shared our decision to adopt with our family and friends. I pray that Mia is safe and is being well taken care of. We know she is born and just waiting for us and we can't wait to meet her. Everyday Mike and I think of different things we want her to experience. I can't wait for our families and friends to meet her.

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

The digging has begun


The digging has begun
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
They finally started digging for the pool, so you know what that means. We are in the final stretch of the house. We are getting nervous and excited at the same time. We have our current house for sale right now and have had some people who are interested. I just pray it will all work out smoothly.

Thursday, December 22, 2005

We are getting there!


We are getting there!
Originally uploaded by
cygnal20.
It is starting to come together now. The outside was painted and we are getting so excited. I have already picked out Mia's bedroom furniture and can't wait to paint her room and get ready for her arrival.

Monday, December 19, 2005

Christmas Ornament


Christmas Ornament
Originally uploaded by
cygnal20.
My secret pal sent me a package this week and one of the gifts was this christmas ornament. If you look closely, she has a pink bow with a ladybug on her head. It is adorable.

December Secret Pal Gifts


December Secret Pal Gifts
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Our newest addition... Marley


Our newest addition Marley
Originally uploaded by
cygnal20.
Marley is the newest addition to the Harrell family. She is only 4 months old and likes to squawk. We have taught her to whistle and she give kisses and makes the kissing noise when she kisses you. I know we must be crazy, but we definately are animal lovers.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005



Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
Here is an updated picture of our house. The windows are in and the drywall is going up this week. Our builder has given us a late January/early February finish date.


Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
Mike and I at our front door.

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

WE HAVE POWER!!

We finally got power back this afternoon. It is our 3-year anniversary and what a gift! We were without for 16 days. The sounds of generators are long gone and the neighborhood is so quiet now. We actually did pretty good during the storm. Mike had to report to work at midnight before the storm and I rode the storm out with the dogs. It definitely was a nerve racking experience. We are grateful for friends and family who shared their showers and laundry rooms.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Kenedy and Torey


Kenedy and Torey
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.

Big Sister Kenedy!

Torey is getting big and his sister loves him. I can't believe how much he has grown since I last saw him. I can't wait to see them playing together when Mia arrives. Kenedy is always asking me when we talk on the phone, "Is Mia here yet?" She can't wait to meet her cousin.

Friday, November 04, 2005

Mia's bench


Mia's bench
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
Courtesy of Hurricane Wilma, Our neighbor Joe's Maple tree went down and he decided to make a bench for Mia. He is so talented. The piece he is carving is the seat. He cut 2 blocks for the bench seat to sit on. He is going to seal it and give it to us to take to our new house. Her uncle Joe Joe loves her already!

Friday, October 21, 2005

Here we go again!


Need I say anymore. . . .

Sunday, October 02, 2005

The Roof Is ON !!!


DSCN0475
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
Oh my God! I've got packing to do. Time is flying by and I am not complaining.

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Originally uploaded by cygnal20.

Friday, September 23, 2005

September Secret Pal Gifts

These gifts are from my secret pal. This months topic was "The Labor of Love" Mia got some cute PJ's, and a soft pink bunny, and I got a Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul book. I love my gifts and I can't wait until my secret pal can be revealed


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Originally uploaded by cygnal20.

Monday, September 19, 2005

Our new house!


Our new house!
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.
I went up to visit my parents this weekend and of course I had to check out the status of the house. Last I saw was a cleared lot getting ready for the foundation. I can't believe how things change so quickly. Let's hope the rest of the building moves as fast.

Moving right along.....


Moving right along.....
Originally uploaded by cygnal20.