birthday wish list

Just in case any one is interested. My birthday is coming up. So, I thought I would help you all out a little and give you a peek at my birthday wish list. I know you have been just dying to know what I am hoping for. :) So here it is, folks, Abby's birthday list for 2010. 

 

This is my favorite planner. It keeps all my stuff together and I need some paper brains. 

Mom's Family Desk Planner 2011

I love my stand mixer. I got it for my B day a few years ago, but I would love one of these dealies to go with it. It is supposed to scrape stuff off the side as it mixes. OOOO AHH.

SideSwipe for KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixers 

 

I really want to read this. I think it will be a great read especially with our adoption going on right now. I have heard great reviews. 

Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope

With all the scary stuff about plastic storage containers I would like to get some glass ones. Plus, I feel like they would hold up better. 

Pyrex 6021224 Storage 10-Piece Set, Clear with Blue Lids 

 

We recently bought a new camera. We love it. But before we go to Ethiopia. I want a zoom lens. 

Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens 

Speaking of Ethiopia I need luggage. We bought one set when we went on our honeymoon and it is pretty well done for. I love the color of this. Pink would be a first choice, but this is fun. 

Caribbean Joe Expandable 5pc Luggage Set, Aqua 

 

Since we are staying in our house, and baby girl will be here soon. One of my other items to wish for is this wardrobe. We have realized that we are just flat out of closet space. Levi have no closet and with a little girl coming we will need some where to hang all those dresses. So, mommy will move into a wardrobe, Daddy will move into the closet in our room and Levi and little girl will share a closet in their room. Sounds like a plan, huh?

Pandora 4 Door Wardrobe PAN4203 (HS) 

Less tangible wishes would be:

To bring home our baby girl!

To lose a few pounds while eating lots of cheesecake.

A bigger house with a smaller mortgage. 

While we are at it how about world peace. 

Dan has informed me that my wish list is boring, but it is my wish list so I get to pick what goes on it. If I had free reign of Target I'm sure I could come up with some fun new clothes, hats, scarves, jewelry, or other fun stuff. However, I tend to be more boring and practical. So, there you have it. All my wishes for my birthday. Fun times.

Another vocalpoint freebie!

Vocal point has another freebie up for grabs. This time it is a free box of Barilla pasta. If you are a member make sure you log in to account to get the goods. If you aren't a member yet what are you waiting for? There are lots of freebies to be had so sign up!

Fall fun

One of my favorite times of year is fall. I love the weather change before it gets bitter cold. I love the leaves, the colors, the pumpkins, the candy, the free burritos on Halloween, and of course as you all know this kicks into high gear my love affair with hot chocolate (with whipped cream and sprinkles soooogood). One of the things I love to do is take the kids outside and take pictures of them in their fall duds and with the changing seasons and all. So, this weekend we went out and got a few shots. There was little cooperation from my little men so we will go back out and try again, but we did get a few good shots here are a few I liked.

 Me and my boys

 Bridge

 Asher

 Levi loved Daddy's hat

 Cheese

 So much handsome

 couldn't get them all to look at once

 Me and my honey

 Could he be any cuter?

 That is my pink hair. I like it.

 Peekaboo

Ok, maybe it was more than a few, but I just love these little ones and I have to show them off.

Are you hungry?

We are having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser this weekend at Apex community church to raise money for our adoption. We will have meals available for dine in or carry out for a suggested donation of only $5. We are partnering with another family, the Rogers, who are also adopting from Ethiopia. We are looking forward to what God is going to do this weekend.

For more details on this event or our adoption happenings make sure you check out our adoption blog.

$10 off Beauty and the Beast

Ok, so there is something you should know about me. I love Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She is my fave princess. She's smart, she's kind, she doesn't fall for the typical prince charming, plus she can pull off yellow. I just got an email from Disney Rewards (which you really should join) with a coupon for $10 off the blu ray combo pack.

How convinient that this happens to be coming out right before my birthday! Isn't that just perfect. :) Now I could tell you that we will get this for our kids. I could tell you it is for my daughter. And I will let them watch it, but truth be told. I LOVE THIS MOVIE. So, we will be getting it. It will be for me. Have I mentioned she is my favorite. :)

Just a side note. We do have a blu ray player and we love these combo packs. The point is so you have one for the house and one for the car. We usually have one for the house and a back up for when one of the kids hides the other disc. Yep, that is my life.

Anyhow just thought I would share with all of you, and no, Disney is not paying me or anything I just freakin love this movie.

Freebie at Bath and body works

If you will be out and about at the mall this weekend there is a coupon available for a free 2 oz sample of lotion from Bath and Body Works. This is specifically for the scent secret wonderland. These are the perfect size for a purse or keep in the car.