KENYA HERE WE COME

We are all ready (hopefully) and about ready to walk out the door. Kenya here we come. More when we return... not sure what type of access to computer we may/or may not have.

Hugs!

Most helpful HTML site

I must say I am learning a lot by doing this bloggie and one of the things that I am working on is learning all sorts of html tricks. One of the things I have am learning is how to make a link.. AND have it open in a new tab. So here's a way I can show off and give you the link to the site that helped me ooooo soooo much! So here IT is. I hope! Thanks to Dave!

TTFN!

Almost on Our Way!!!

We are almost ready to go. It is hard to believe, after so much work to fundraise, get shots, etc. , that we are leaving tomorrow to go around the world to Africa. The bags are almost packed, the house is almost clean (for the sitter), and the "children" haven't been told yet, but I think they may know something is up. They usually do. This is an amazing opportunity. One of the Pastors at church gave us a word... don't mess with the lions. Interesting.... I think I will heed that one! :)

Our travel days are about 20 hours (ugh!) but we can't wait to get there and give those kiddos at the orphanage hugs and greetings from America (and all who have helped us to get to them!). http://www.htn.org
is a link to the website for the orphanage where we will be.

When we ALL Get Along

Don'tcha just love it when we all get along? Lookit' these two... who woulda figured it would be almost 9 months after introductions were made before they could peacefully coexist with one another. If they can do it so can we. Is there someone in your world you've not contacted because of "stuff" in the way? If so, why not clear the stuff and give them a call or drop on by?

On another note, lookit' that window, it's open! Isn't it January? Why yes, it is. After lots of prayer and petition...we've been experiencing the BEST weather ever. So much so I think we are all spoiled. Today's temperature at this very moment 15:32 is 63 deg.F Crazy huh? Some of the shrubs are trying to bud and the bottoms of my roses are greening a bit. It's a bit early for that tho.

The above being said .. the other morning when I was out with the poochie I came across the most beautiful sight.
It was soooooo pretty and suprisingly hard to capture the beauty by photo. See, I had to share this with you all, lest you come and try to steal our upper 60's from us.

Lots of news. Yesterday we found out that we have the money raised for our Kenya mission trip's expenses! Yay! Any money we collect now can go to pay for the vaccinations and/or to be donated to the orphanage with the money raised by our church. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! TO ALL who have contributed or are praying for our trip. The countdown is less than a week. EEeeek!

Spare Bedroom now Serves Double Purpose

I was inspired by The Nesting Place and went a little crazy in my spare bedroom. I did forget to take before photos. Most of the time, guests aside, the room was not being used for much. Inspired by bloggie ideas, I dove in head first and decluttered, moved everything out, rearranged, & put it back together. After stealing relocating a chair (used only for clothes DH one is not wanting to deal with hanging up) from the master bedroom. I now have a sunny spot to curl up and read. Take a look at the final result... final for now as rooms in my home are all subject to change!
View from the door way... you can see I've already settled in...

The view from my command post in my nice relocated chair!

My beloved bookshelf. To move it I had to empty it. Instead of reloading all the books I pulled some to go to Kenya (books are very expensive there) and some to go to the thrift or used book store. It looks pretty nice, eh?

Wow! Has it almost been a Month?????

I could try to come up with all sorts of excuses why I've not been on here for a month but I just made a declaration to quit excuses... So, may I post a picture instead?I've had my hands full ... need I say more? My lap, velcro, co-dependent doggie is adorable isn't he? Things sure are interesting around here with our animals. As I type kittie is sleeping at my feet.

Before you ask... yes, she is on a diet, but please don't tell her :)

Both "children" know the sound of a tuna can opening and come running from whatever sunny snoozing spot they have tucked themselves into. Today was no exception. As soon as the pop of the first cut into the can was heard it was all about who got to me first. Being the wonderful human I am I drain the tuna water into bowls to share. No wonder they are so very trained to run to me at the sound of the can opener (and various other sounds). Mmmm there may be some training knowledge to capitalize on here...

Christmas Day was wonderful and shared with friends. Lasagne & Stuffed Shells was on the menu. Attendees brought various other sumptuous goodies to share. Fun was had by all.

Ringing in New Years with friends & enjoying an evening of more goodies, what more could one ask for? As if we didn't get enough calories in the Christmas and pre-Christmas baking/eating frenzy! :) Shouts rang out while we played games and competed for prizes.

We've been staying busy on the mission trip fundraising trail. To the wonderful, generous and amazing donors.. THANK YOU can not even begin to express how much your donation has meant to us! It has been a lot of work raising the money but I am glad to post that we are almost there. The gap is closing between being left behind and getting on that plane. As the days count down we are getting more and more excited and cannot wait to see the kiddos!