ADOPTION QUEST: Diapers... check!

So in order to prepare for a baby (or two) from the ages of 0 to 4 years old, we need to have some clothes and diapers in our house for the day of placement.  Yep, we have 10 sizes, with the last 3 sizes being training pants.  Usually diaper packs have about 70-100 diapers in them.  I found online that they sell smaller packs that have about 20-30 in them and for under $10.00 per pack.  Sweet!  I suppose the sizes we end up not using can go to our friends who are planning to foster-to-adopt too.  But we are so prepared now!

BOOK CLUB READS: Fifty Shades Freed

Once again the book came in right away although I was suppose to wait in the queue.  I found out my library received new copies and I got to jump to the head of the queue.  Lucky me!

I am happy I stuck with the storyline and read the whole series.  I was hoping for a happy ending and I got it!  Love still prevails!  I rated this book 4 of 5 stars.

GIRLIE UPDATE: The Butler List

How did this movie slip by me?  Apparently Mr. Butler is doing a movie called Motor City, due to come out in 2013.  It's about a released felon who seeks revenge against those who framed him. 

It's been awhile since I've followed this man closely.  He's been out of the gossip columns for awhile now.  Being a good boy?  I hope so.  So let's recap!  These movies are on his queue:

• Chasing Mavericks
• Playing for Keeps
• Movie 43
• Olympus Has Fallen
• How to Train Your Dragon 2
• Hunter Killer 
• Motor City
• Thunder Run
• Manhunt

A busy man!  Looking forward to his next movie in the fall!

ADOPTION QUEST: Holy paperwork

I knew there was a lot of paperwork but this is A LOT of paperwork!!  Even scanning them to hand in copies is tedious.  Not all paperwork is letter size so you can't just run them through the copier/scanner feeder.  Been "un"stapling tax forms and trying to keep them in order too.  I need an assistant, ha!

ADOPTION QUEST: Car seat class

Busy day taking care of kids stuff!  Aaron and I attended a class held by our local fire and health department.  We learned the laws and how-to's on children car seats.  So different from our days.  We watched a video that showed what happens when children are not properly buckled up and how we should put our child(ren) in the car and seats for their best protection.  Very enlightening.  I think I need  a booster seat sometimes for being so short!

At the end of the class we got a nice seat that we can use for a child 0-4 years old.  It can convert for an infant to a toddler.  And for a sweet price!

ADOPTION QUEST: Fingerprints and background checks

Aaron and I finally got our fingerprints scanned for our background checks this morning.  Our classmates had theirs done sometime during the first classes that we missed.  We also finally visited the Children Services office in Elyria.  Same building but different floor from where our classes were held.  This is where we'll need to bring our foster child(ren) for visits with their relatives.

GIRLIE UDPATE: Cavill fix

Oh Henry is ka-SINGLE, ladies!!  He needs a vacay to Hawaii to recover from his break-up.  Don't you think?

GIRLIE UPDATES: The Hunger Games DVD

It was the Hunger Games movie marathon this weekend!  I managed to watch it 3 times already.  I still cry at the sad parts and cheer for the star-crossed lovers, Katniss and Peeta.

Can't wait for Catching Fire to be released!  Let the countdown begin... 15 months to the premiere!

ADOPTION QUEST: Home Study Visit

We met our case worker Magdalena today.  She explained all the paperwork we have to fill out and documents we need to turn in.  Luckily I like to keep paperwork and had everything she needed.  She met Ikaika and Keala who amazingly were on their best behavior and also made an initial walk around of our house.

Right now we are set to take 2 children under 4 years old since we have a single bed and a crib in one room.  We'll need to rearrange our office / guest bedroom if we want to consider children up to 5 years old and of different genders. 

There should be two more visits plus a fire inspection by our local fire department.  It could take 3 months, 2 if I have anything to say about it! I don't want to lose my momentum and want to complete everything before it gets busy at work.

By the way, Aaron and I are swaying more to requesting two young children now, instead of just one.  Crazy, right?

GIRLIE UPDATE: Bourne Legacy

Date day with the hubby! This movie was full of action but I was a bit confused about the plot. And I didn't want it to end. I guess they want us to see the next installment.  The whole time I was thinking Aaron Cross was a younger version of Mr. Craig.  Or should I say Bond, James Bond.  And I was hoping Aaron Cross was Jason Bourne after plastic surgery or something sinister like that.  Oh well.

Big shout out to the Philippines -- did anyone else see my daddy wearing his red and gold wool cap at the end of the movie? =)  I rated it 4 of 5 stars.

ADOPTION QUEST: Little angel clothes

are oh so cute!!  Aaron and I have bought only one piece of clothes so far.  My friend Jennifer was kind enough to loan us some neutral gender clothes for ages 0-12 months.  We still need to get outfits for each size 1-4 years old and probably for each gender.  Hoping Aaron's cousin and best friend can help with that.  We are required to have a set of clothes for the child (or two) for placement.  Since they could be anywhere between a newborn to 4 years old, we'll need a small wardrobe ready.  Once we get a placement (or two) we will be able to buy everything they need based on their sizes and gender.

BOOK CLUB READS: Fifty Shades Darker

I guess I'm on my own with this series!  None of my BFFs have shown any interest since my review of Grey.  I wasn't planning on reading the next installment right away but my copy arrived faster than I thought.  So this book was easier to read probably because the main characters were established in the first book and I got used to the style of writing.  Don't like the bold prints!

There was hope and love, and the mystery of the infamous Mr. Grey is unfolding.  Looking forward to the conclusion of this storyline!  I rated it 4 of 5 stars.

ADOPTION QUEST: CPR and First-Aid training

Another early morning for me!  Aaron and I attended two classes today.  Firefighter Jon taught us CPR for adults, children and infants as well as first-aid.  A lot to know before getting certified.  30 compressions, 2 breaths... 5 times!

I have discovered I'm more squeamish than I thought I was.  Talking about broken bones and burnt skin is just not my thing!  Yuck!

Now we have 3 earlier classes left to make-up.  I'm happy we finally have them set-up with our instructors.  We should be done with those the first week of October.  I'm excited to get this part out of the way!

ADOPTION QUEST: It's beginning...

to look a lot like a nursery!  Bye bye guest bedroom.

 This crib can convert to a toddler bed or day bed, and also be used as a regular bed frame

It was an easy project -- good job Aaron!

GIRLIE UDPATE: The Amazing Spider-Man

Now I like this re-boot!  I could never get into the McGuire (sorry) but Garfield was adorable!  Stone was lovely as always too.  It had a lot of everything -- action, close-my-eyes suspense, laughs and romance.  And don't forget zipping through the city via spiderweb!  The library scene made me smile.  I rate it 5 of 5 stars!

Happy 9th Anniversary!

Still lookin' good after being together for 12 years!

GIRLIE UPDATE: Playing for Keeps trailer

Lookin' good G!

Hau'oli lā hānau Kels!

To my beautiful sistah Kelly!  You still look young today as we did back in the day!  Love and miss you!



Waikiki, 1995

GIRLIE UPDATE: My Olympian pick

Ryan Lochte -- need I say more

GIRLIE UPDATE: The Dark Knight Rises

Date night with the hubby! We decided to see the last of the Batman trilogy in IMAX today. It blew me away! No really. My chair was shaking and my ears popped from all the booming. I was a bit confused at first (cause I'm half deaf and can't hear half of the things they were saying) but they wrapped up the story nicely at the end. Wow! Mr. Hardy was buff! I'm sad that this series is over. Aaron asked if the next trilogy will be "Robin"?  I rated it 4.5 of 5 stars.  We ended the night with dinner and drinks at Bar Louie.

ADOPTION QUEST: Home study

Aaron and I have two more classes coming up and three to make-up but we got the call to set-up our home study process today!  It really is happening!  We have so much more to do!  I have 18 days to go through all the old paperwork in the office. Oy!  At least the crib is on order!