As of late!

I loved this idea and linked up with them to share what we had going on as of late!
The link is here

As of late:

I have decided that this adoption journey is like a big puzzle. Each day another piece is added! 

I made it to the whole entire end of the school year without getting sick until this week. I got it....fever...sick....whining....the whole works and I couldn't stop because......

Our big news............................................................................................................................................

AS OF LATE....I got a new job at my kids school!!! YAY! I didn't have time to be sick because I had to put my best foot forward and be interview ready!!! Ha!!! Ha!!! 

I will be teaching kindergarten. 

I am so blessed. There are never jobs available at this school. It is a rare find. Well it just happens to have two spots this year. I was so nervous to interview because I had to get a paper signed from my current principal since it's in the same county. He was  soooo nice and understanding. I love it where I am but my heart is with my family. I got to see my new classroom today! No more juggling my girls in the afternoon begging people to help bring them home and arranging rides when I have late meetings or trainings. OH,  I AM SO EXCITED!!! (perfect for a new baby to arrive...less juggling).

AS of LATE: Our son Blake has rocked our world receiving 8 academic awards on awards day today and 3 sports awards at the awards banquet on Tuesday. We didn't even know. I am so impressed with his drive. Sometimes I look at him and just smile and wonder where I got such a good son!


AS of LATE:
We received a donation from a complete stranger. Our friend Christianne linked us up to her blog and along came another donation! WOW! I know...amazing! They have adopted 5 children from China. If you don't know them go read...they are so fun to read! It's amazing to read some of their adoption journeys. She has influenced me so much with more things than adoption.

As of LATE:
WE ARE ACTIVE!  Today....we are active!!! What does that mean?  We could get a match at any time. Does that usually happen? No, but it could. The average wait is 6 months for African American adoptions so I am going to try not to get anxious. I have lots to do but feel so relieved to be finished with paper work!!!!!!!! YaY!

As of Late:
We are helping my mom move less than 2 miles from me  (Another puzzle piece to our puzzle).  I didn't ask her if I could share this fun part of our story so I better wait to make sure it's ok but it's been another miracle.   I can't wait for her to be walking distance. Although we've only been an hour apart for 14 years an hour apart with a  busy family takes planning and 2 miles does not! She is retiring in a few days and I am so excited for her to be so close.

As of Late: We are praying for our two missionaries: William and Spencer to find people that want to hear about Christ!

As of Late:  My boys are finishing up spring football practice,  working at the ball field to make extra money, mowing lawns to pay for summer camps, and finished the 9th and 10th grade today.

As of late:  My girls are preparing for a big dance recital in June and Leah Beth her first girls camp at church!

As of late: My husband is coping with my ADHD and laughing with me because I am so all over the place excited about my new job and going active the same day!!!! Never the less he has taken over the laundry completely (thank you Steve)

AS of LaTe: I am sewing away on our little cape fund raiser! They are turning out so cute!

I could go on but I'll stop with the AS of LATE!!!

I would love to hear what is going on AS of LaTe with you!