Final Walk-through

On Saturday, our Koinonia social worker, Alexis, came over to the house for our joint meeting and final walk-through. We gave her the tour and she took some pics of us and the house. We went over some things and then she signed off on the final home visit. So now it's just a matter of the home study report being finalized and waiting for whatever children God is going to bring across our path! This is exciting because it could really happen at any time and we're good to go. Whew! I'm sure our world is going to rock!!!

NASA Field Trip

Last Thursday, I got to accompany Derek and his classroom on a fun field trip. We drove out to NASA on Edwards Air Force Base and got to see some really cool planes, machines...and of course we were on the lookout for aliens!

Derek has a wonderful class and all of the kids were fun and I loved meeting them in person.

One of Derek's basketball friends works as a machinist there and he was kind enough to give us a special tour of that workshop. Protective eye gear everyone!!!

Whoo whoo

Last night I got to hear very clear whoots of an owl -- I wish, so wish, I could have seen him -- but it was pitch black outside. It was a very soft, soothing kind of whoot and was so cool to hear. My dad heard an owl sound when they were up for New Year's Eve - maybe it's the same one ? :)

I went online and looked up what owls we have in Kern county - there are 9. So I tried to find sample whoots on the web -- the three that sounded most like the one I heard were: the Great Horned Owl, Spotted Owl or Long-Eared Owl.

Setting Up

Derek & I have started working on the blue room - getting ready for foster/adopt kids. Here are some pics of the work in progress...

The bunk beds are cool - but what a pain to make the bed! We'll have to have reasonable expectations for that chore! May be just straighten the sheets and throw the comforter over it -- like the way we make our bed! LOL :)

Welcome 2010!!!

I'm actually looking forward to seeing what 2010 brings! My folks came up to Tehachapi to have dinner with us and ring in the new year. It was wonderful to see them!

Unfortunately, I've come down with some laryngitis so I've been 'squeaking' the last few days! But that's okay - I've got a whole year to shout! :)