Finally....An Update

What an insane past few months! With the holidays, Tabetha's birthday, Dawn's parents visiting and immigration paperwork, time has just slipped by. Here is a summary of the past few months.

 In December, Barbara decided to return to Brazil. She is starting her Senior year back at home with her parents later this month. Tabetha still asks about her and I know Mirabelle misses her roomate as well. We also spent a week in North Georgia with Michael's family. Tabetha got to spend some good time with her cousins and since my birthday was around the same time, Michael and I took off to Chattanooga, TN for a day to celebrate.

We returned home just in time to celebrate Mirabelle's first American New Year's Eve. We celebrated by making an arrangment of appetizers (and since have found a new favorite) and sparkling grape juice.

 

 

 

On Janurary 20, Grandma and Papa came to visit and celebrate Tabetha 3rd birthday. While they were here we had a large garage sale to help raise money for our son's adoption fees. Over four days we raised over $700! Almost enough to cover the check we wrote to pay for our first round of immigration paperwork on Janurary 25.

 

 

 

This is our first big step to bringing our son home and this long awaited Priority Mail package represented 5 months or work and waiting! We are so glad to have this important step completed!!

 

 

The very next day, we celebrated Tabetha's 3rd birthday at the park. As per tradition, she got real shy when we sang "Happy Birthday". LOL! However, the remainder of the party was filled with fun!!

 

 



 

 

 

 

We will keep you all updated as our journey to our son gets closer. Thank you for your support so far!

 

 

Dawn

 

 



 

Christmas auction time!!

During the end of our first auction in October, Dawn's sister sent us three large boxes filled with TONS of brand new toys and electronic equipment. So, just in time for the holidays, we are having Auction, Round 2! We know that you will love the great selection of items listed on our FB page from now until Sat, Dec 1. And remember, you don't need a FB to bid on any of the items you see. Simply comment on this post listing the item and price you would like to bid and I will be sure to include it in the bids!!

https://www.facebook.com/ShreeveAdoptionAuction

Happy Bidding and greatest holiday blessings,

Dawn

Surprise!!

Yesterday at church my friend Kathleen Potts approched me and asked if I wanted to do another Thirty-One fundraiser now that everyone is thinking holiday gifts!! I was thrilled to say yes and with great November speicals, we are ready for round two!!!

For those of you who are not familiar with Thirty-One products they are quality products, customizable and super cute. Check out the direct link to our online party

http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E2491658&from=DIRECTLINK


Right now through November 26 you can get any medium utility tote (great for hauling lots of little things around!) for $5 when you spend $35. And to make it even better, when you buy any medium utility tote Thirty-One will donate a thermal tote to Operation Home Front , a great project helping our injured warriors in times of need!!!!

Click on the link above and then "Shop Now" on the bottom left of the page to check our these great products. I know you will be impressed. Any remember, 50% of all proceeds from the sale go to bringing our son home :D)


Blessings,

Dawn

A few steps closer...

In case you all have wondered if I fell off the face of the earth, No, but the month of October was probably one of the busiest ever. Between, a birthday party for Mirabelle, a potluck at our house, our online auction, Tabetha starting dance, 5 trips to Tampa, a flea market, a home study, several doctor's appointments and several other things that I can't even think of at the moment, I'm sooo glad that October is over, LOL!!

Despite the fact that the holidays are coming up, I'm pretty sure the next few months will be calmer. We are planning on a trip to visit Michael's family in North Georgia during Christmas time, but Thanksgiving we are laying low.

In addition, we are a few steps closer to bringing our son home from Ecuador. Our last home study visit as well as fingerprint day is this coming Thursday, November 8. We are hoping that all of our paperwork and immigration form will be ready to submit before Christmas. We are wrapping up our online auction and getting ready for round 2! Several itmes were donated toward the very end of our first auction and hopefully will be popular items for Christmas. So stay tuned for new items to be up for grabs closer to Thanksgiving! And don't forget our Just Love Coffee Roasters fundraiser. Great coffee from a great company!

Fun fact:  Our son had his third birthday on October 4 (I'm already buying clothes for him, :DP) although we can't post any pics yet, I will assure you, he's a cutie!!

Time is running out!!

October 19, 2012

Life has been super busy around our house!!! We had two parties last weekend and as we speak I am preparing baby items for sale at a flea market tomorrow. You would not believe all the things in my garage!

In addtion, our auction is quickly coming to a close in only 2.5 days!!! Bidding will end on 9am Monday, October 22 and yes, there are still items that I will add between now and then. So keep checking back. Thank you for all your support!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ShreeveAdoptionAuction

Blessings,

Dawn

New Auction Items!

October 14, 2012

New items have been added to our online auction. Target gift cards, salon gift certificates, musical clocks and and video games are just a few items on the list. Many previously listed item are also available for bid. Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/ShreeveAdoptionAuction Thanks for your support!


Blessings,

Dawn

The Auction is On!!

October 8, 2012

Be sure to check out our online adoption auction that runs from October 8-22!  All sorts of really cool items including adoption items, gift cards, accessories, art and jewelry just to name a few. Check out our adoption Facebook book page www.facebook.com/ShreeveAdoptionAuction. If you do not have a FB page, you can still see all of the items on our auction page and can place your bid on any items in the comment section below. Be sure to list the item you are interested in, your bid and your email address. Thank you for our support as we work to bring our son home!

Blessings,

Dawn