LAYING LOW

I have not posted on my blog much.I have been so down about this adoption it is hard and i just don't have much to say.I unpacked Jaxson's suitcase awhile back and now i am in process of emptying his dresser.It is full of summer clothes and there is now way it will be warm when he comes home.So i am back to putting his winter things back out.
I have taken my time with it as the remodels my house is a cluttered mess with nowhere to put things at the moment.I hope to get pics soon and show the progress.Michael just about has all the tile down in the bathroom.Our laundry room is painted and the cabinets are stained.They need varnished and once done are ready to hang.My bedroom still needs painted and we still have carpet to purchase for the floor.I am in search of a professional to lay he carpet.
The kids seem to be enjoying school.Rebecca is still not sure about her school she is in 8Th grade and in the high school.Her first week and she came home with a problem and asked my advice.A boy at school made a racial comment to her.It upset her and she said she didn't know if she should tell.This boy did the same thing LAST year.I told her she needs to tell because that is JUST not acceptable.The following morning she went to the office and talked with school counselor and the principle.The two girls that were with her when the comment was made also told.This boy got 3 days out of school for this.Last year he got told not to say t again and NOTHING so that gave him the opportunity to think its OK.IT IS NOT OK.I am proud of her and told her she did the right thing as she does not deserve to be talked to in that manner.WAY to Go Rebecca.
I have been dealing with some things of my own here at home.My cousin and best friend has made a rough decision to leave her husband.She has been staying with us.She got a NICE 2 bedroom house she is renting for 300.a month.Allot of people freak out as the rent is cheap for a very NICE house.But we are in a small farming community.Population of 5,000 so rent is cheaper here and cheaper to buy a home here.This has been very hard on her..her 2 children are taking it better then expected but they knew there was tension in the home.The house is only 2 blocks from where she did live she did this so her children can be close to both parents and not feel so pulled and pushed.Today is her moving day.the Landlord live 4 hrs away and is coming today to fix a busted pipe and fix a couple other things.All her furniture is in the house now and today she will be spending the day cleaning and putting things away.Please pray for her this was a very hard decision for her I am here for support and not to judge her for her decision.
I am waiting on new pics of Jaxson as soon as i receive them i will post them.I am praying for something to happen and soon see all the Liberian angels come home to their families.Please pray it is soon is been 9 months sense the Moratorium was put in place and its time to get things running and get these children home to their families.

NOT MUCH HAPPENING!

Its been fairly quiet around home.This is the kids first week back to school .Linda caught the flu and has been home 3 days and returning to school tomorrow.Poor child was not happy to get this sick the first week of school.Michael has been working hard on laying the tile in the bathroom.I get to start staining cabinets tomorrow for the laundry room.
Landen has done better then i anticipated this week with school.Usually its a 4 week adjustment but he seems to love it.He comes home and says i go to school.He then proceeds to tell us about his day which sounds like babble but its cute that he is trying so hard communicate with words.
No word on our adoption.I did email the agency and ask for pictures height and weight and she is trying to get those for us. I am praying that this is close to being resolved and we can get him home soon. We could use lots of prayers..the Holidays are upon us and i am PRAYING he is home to share them with us.

THRIFT SHOPPING AND MORE

I love a good bargain and i love going to thrift stores.I have gone to two and found GREAT buys at both.I got Landen a wooden rocking horse a big one that he can ride without his legs being to long.HE LOVES IT! I also got a cute shadow box for all my little nicknack's.I have been looking for one but wanted the right one.
Today... I found Landen brown pants,a super nice short sleeve striped top and a camo turtleneck to wear with same pants for winter.I also found a super NICE stroller for Jax.I got it for 5 dollars and its in great shape.Landen also got a sweater navy blue with American flag on it and couple more long sleeve shirts.
I have been looking for things for our new bedroom.I didn't find what i was looking for but i am sure i will eventually.Taking my time with purchases as i know what i want and will get it sometime.I need to get busy and stain new cabinets for the laundry room.Michael has been Laying the tile in the bathroom and my dad has been wonderful about coming over and doing the painting.He is a professional...He did it for a living and he is fast and its perfect.
The kids are back at school.I will be popping in soon to check out the schools.They shut two grade schools down and now have k through 2 in 1 grade school. 3rd through 6 in middle school and 7 through 12 in high school.It is not working out like they expected.The buildings are not big enough for as many kids they have in the schools.I am going to check it out as i am worried with some of the things Linda has told me about school.I know the buses are overcrowded and it is creating a problem as well. None of the parents in the community wanted this school change but we as parents did not have a say.I am very concerned and feel it is time i check out this mess as Linda calls it.
No word on Jaxsons adoption and i am beginning to get restless again.I just want something some word about whats going on.I did email and also ask if possible to get a new picture and current weight and height.I have not got a weight and height on him for a very very long time.I pray every night that soon our Jax and all the Liberian babies home to their families.

MMMM CAKE!

Landen Loves cake!The blue frosting turned his teeth blue.

THE WEEKEND!

This weekend has been a beautiful one!The weather has been wonderful not to cold and not so stinking hot you cant stand it.We have accomplished allot around the house this weekend so that is nice.I have been asked Multiple times this weekend about our Jax.It id hard to explain to them when their is nothing to report.They don't understand and have a ton of questions.Not easy for me because i DON'T understand either.
All my kids start school tomorrow.I am so excited and they are too!Tonight i will have to make sure Landen's clothes are laid out.The girls and my 2 boys are also good at laying out their things so it makes their mornings go allot smoother around here.Tomorrow i am off to the gym for my workout... have some errands to run then home to enjoy the day.Hope every has had a great weekend.

Back to School!

Rebecca was none to excited!She ended up having a great day and loved her new school.

Landen was cold!It was chilly this morning.Monday i will make sure he has a jacket.

Rebecca and Landen waiting for the bus.

Today was Rebecca and Landen's first day back to school.Rebecca was not excited at all.Landen was though and he came home happy and said he had fun at school.Although it wore him out and he went to bed at 7:30 pm all on his own.

UPDATE IN MILLER HOUSE!

The kids start school soon.Landen and Rebecca start this Friday and the teenagers start on Monday.Landen keeps asking about school because i have mentioned it to him trying to prepare him for the routine change.He never takes to it and his first 4 weeks are so rough on him.
The house remodels are going good we are painting it out now and then flooring will be done.I am ready for it to get finished and get my home back in order.I have NOTHING to share about Liberia at this time.I pray everyday that something good happens.At this point it Will be a miracle if he is home in time for Christmas.