Saturday, December 27, 2008

SURPRISING FUN CHRISTMAS...

Christmas was amazing this year as it is every year. Norwegian Christmas Eve at my parents house and an American Christmas Day at my brothers..... Still a magical time with yummmmmo food, family and decoration. This year we had a shockingly wonderful surprise... the unplanned drop-in Christmas visit from my sister, Kelly and family all the way from Tampa Florida..... Oh how priceless was the look on my father's face as he opened the door AND fell against the wall. There was not a face that did not have tears streaming. We are a sentimental and emotional family.... both the males and females. Oh man, I love this about my family!

The family is all sledding in the fresh snow in the mountains right now. I am dealing with the stomach flu.

My heart is all a flutter reading on RQ that rumors for referrals will go thru Feb 28 2006. If this is true, there will be only 6 more days to get thru before they hit my LID day of March 7 2006. I am thinking March just might be my month!???!!!!

21 comments:

Ava's family said...

I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas, but sorry to hear about the stomach flu. Not. Fun.

Isn't it exciting about the 28th!!! I'm really thinking March for 3/7....Just hoping they put us in there too! It's REALLY happening!!!!

Chrissy, said...

Merry Christmas!

We have been doing similar things. The sledding and unfortunately the stomach flu is here too. CC mostly. The good thing is she is amazing at making it to the bathroom or a bucket!

I'm glad Kelly could make the trip it's fun to be all together as a family. I always feel an empty spot when someone is missing.

laurel said...

Merry CHristmas, but holy crap....you are so close!!!!!!!!!! I am so escited for you. What a Christmas present.

M3 said...

That is so exciting that your sister came for a surprise visit!!! Love that. March is definitely the month -- come on March! (Squeal)

(Take care of yourself with that darn stomach flu - yucko)

Anonymous said...

Love surprises, what a nice one.

Hope you feel better and hope March is your month. What a wonderful birthday present!

Christi and Abbey said...

So exciting! You are almost there!!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Sorry to hear you are sick with the flu, but it sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas!!

Oh my word....6 more days....that is amazing....I can only imagine what you feel right now....EXCITEMENT for sure!!

Lisa

Eliza2006 said...

Glad it was a fun Christmas! Yucky that you have the flu! Hope you are feeling better soon!

Eliza2006 said...

Oh, and, MARCH?!!! That will be here so soon! I'm crossing my everything for MARCH! That would be a lovely b-day present for you!

Unknown said...

so glad to hear about your wonderful Christmas...

Have a great week!~

Donna said...

What an amazing Christmas you had! March would be so fantastic...what an exciting year 2009 will be for you and Tate!

Abby's Mom said...

Yay for the 28th! And YAY its your month! Tate is getting closer for sure Mama :)

Jewels of My Heart said...

I've been to Connie's to see her beautiful daughter! Very soon the stork will be landing at your house..... oh, how happy!
God's Speed

a Tonggu Momma said...

Maybe even February!!!! Congrats on one month closer.

Susie said...

I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time this Christmas. So sorry about the flu! Yuck!! I sure can't wait to see Tate's cute face very soon!!

KHM said...

Don't know - I am thinking it might even be February for your referral

Fingers crossed!

Ginny said...

March is so close! And, apparently we are also having problems with the stomach flu here in PA.

But, we are counting down the days till we visit.

We should do something to celebrate Chinese New Year on the 26th while we are in town. Do you guys do anything for Chinese New Year?

Catherine said...

What a wonderful surprise for your family!! There is nothing like the blessed surprise of family arriving for Christmas! We still talk of the Christmas my aunt, uncle and kids did this for us 25 years ago...and they only had to drive 4 hours. What a treat that you family came all the way from Tampa!!

You are so very, VERY close friend! Within months you'll be receiving Tate's referral!!! Ooo...dare we hope and pray for February?

Love you sweets. Not long now!!!

Snugglebug Mama said...

Lisa - so glad to hear that the CCAA matched through 2/28!!! Can you believe you're now nly 7 days away... in the past that would mean you were next but am hoping you hear something by March/April!

Anonymous said...

Hello Lisa. I wish you a happy new year. It will be a wonderful year for you - you becoming a MOM!

It was really suprising with the 28th now, and I'm hoping for more days in the cut offs through out 2009, I hope to become Mom too in 2009.

Regards from Bente in Norway (single mom to be).

Anonymous said...

Very good!