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 Posts: 1177 08/12/2007 7:07 PM
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I love your new sign! Ari is beautiful. I know I should not say beautiful for a little boy but he is. How was his birthday? What all did you guys do?
I'm still loving this age. Graham is so much fun and very sweet little boy. Hope you all are doing well! |
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Pollywaffle |
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Posts: 16986 08/14/2007 4:05 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Hi Bell! Thank you for all the compliments. I'd love to see some updated pics of Graham, should you get the chance
 His birthday party was a ton of fun! Invited all his little friends and we had a nice time out the back yard. I'll attach a few pics: BLOWING OUT THE CANDLES. TO MY SURPRISE HE DID IT ON HIS OWN!  THE KIDS LOVED THE CAKE (IT TOOK ME MANY HOURS, BUT WORTH IT)  EATING CAKE WITH DADDY  CAKE  AFTER THE PARTY WAS OVER, HIS BABY SITTER STAYED BEHIND TO PLAY WHILE WE CLEANED UP. HE LOVES HIS SITTER.   |
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Posts: 1177 08/14/2007 5:48 PM
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I love the pictures. Did you make the cake yourself? It is wonderful. I wish I had that much patience. We have not gotten a sitter yet which I really regret. We need some time away. Before my mom passed away, my parents would watch him but my dad will not do it by himself. So I need to break down and do it.
I'm glad the party went well. I'll post pictures as soon as I remember my photobucket password
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Posts: 16986 08/14/2007 10:00 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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 Bell! Remember that passord  Yes I made the cake. The actual cake part was fine but the icing took over 4 hours. I'd never worked with fondant icing before and it was v.tough to roll! I had aching arms for days afterwards Anyway, he LOVES his sitter to bits. I'm friends with her mother, who lives in the area, so I feel good about leaving him with her. I'm not the sort just to leave him with any old sitter (like some of my friends seem to do  ) and she always comes here to our place.BTW Big news! We bought a new house. We close on Aug 21st and move in date is Spet 8th! |
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Posts: 213 08/14/2007 10:03 PM New Member |
I hope you don't mind me popping in.
The pictures are wonderful! Ari is gorgeous, and it looks like he had an incredible birthday. Can you make my birthday cake next month? And congrats on the new house!!      My Adoption Journal (password = calgirl) ** Updated 6/23/07 with new pics ** Timeline 9/27/06: Signed with Adoption Agency 1/19/07: Ready for Referral 1/19/07: Baby Willow Is Born 2/5/07: Referral!  2/15-22/07: First amazing visit! 2/16/07: POA signed in Guat 2/26/07: DNA taken 2/27/07: Entered Family Court 3/6/07: DNA is a match - 99.99% 3/12/07: Family Court interviews completed 4/13/07: Exited Family Court 4/19-24/07: Second visit 5/7/07: PA Received 5/9/07: Entered PGN  6/21-28/07: Third visit  7/6/07: Exit PGN 7/9/07: Final Birth Mother Sign-Off and Adoption Decree Registered 8/1/07: PINK 8/8/07: Embassy 8/12/07: Home forever!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posts: 16986 08/14/2007 10:05 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Her first is in Sept?
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Posts: 213 08/14/2007 10:08 PM New Member |
 My 38th! My Adoption Journal (password = calgirl) ** Updated 6/23/07 with new pics ** Timeline 9/27/06: Signed with Adoption Agency 1/19/07: Ready for Referral 1/19/07: Baby Willow Is Born 2/5/07: Referral! 2/15-22/07: First amazing visit! 2/16/07: POA signed in Guat 2/26/07: DNA taken 2/27/07: Entered Family Court 3/6/07: DNA is a match - 99.99% 3/12/07: Family Court interviews completed 4/13/07: Exited Family Court 4/19-24/07: Second visit 5/7/07: PA Received 5/9/07: Entered PGN 6/21-28/07: Third visit 7/6/07: Exit PGN 7/9/07: Final Birth Mother Sign-Off and Adoption Decree Registered 8/1/07: PINK 8/8/07: Embassy 8/12/07: Home forever!!!!!!!!!! |
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Bell1103 |
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Posts: 1177 08/15/2007 9:01 PM
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Very Cute Roni!
Polly I can not believe the fondant was that hard to work with. It looks easy on the cooking shows. I know to stay away from it now. I feel the same way about baby sitters. I've gotten a couple of recommendations that I hope to try soon. Congrats on the new house!!!! I know you are very excited. I guess you are busy packing. |
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Posts: 3697 08/19/2007 5:38 PM
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sorry...popping in here....love the pics polly....ari is beautiful!!!
congrats on the house!! jeanine me-33 dh-35 Hailey*our miracle*  Hailey Noelle born @37wks 6days on 11/18/06 at 10:35am 6lbs 1oz 19 3/4 inch       |
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Pollywaffle |
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Posts: 16986 08/19/2007 7:17 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Thanks Jeanine! OMG - your daughter is 9 months! You've got to be kidding me
Where can I see updated pics?Bell- Maybe I didn't make my icing properly It was incredibly tough to roll, in fact I had sore muscles for days following because of all the force I had to use to roll it out  |
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Posts: 3697 08/20/2007 5:47 PM
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Polly....I am getting ready to upload pics to photobucket and wil have them posted in OND 2006 board. She is non stop movement, got her first tooth 2 weeks ago. We are loving it all!!
jeanine me-33 dh-35 Hailey*our miracle* Hailey Noelle born @37wks 6days on 11/18/06 at 10:35am 6lbs 1oz 19 3/4 inch  |
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Bell1103 |
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Posts: 1177 08/28/2007 8:25 PM
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you probably did it right. TV always make things look so easy. Atleast you got some great pictures and a great work out in the mean time!
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Posts: 16986 08/29/2007 5:22 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Yeah that's true. I had someone else tell me fondant icing was difficult for them too. Who knows. Next time I'll be doing frosting
Jeanine are your pics there yet? I had a look but couldn't see them |
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Bell1103 |
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Posts: 1177 09/22/2007 7:33 PM
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Are you settled in your new house? Do you love it? How did Ari do?
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Posts: 16986 09/28/2007 6:20 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Yes - we love it! Thanks for asking Bell. We've got an ocean view and a 5 minute walk to the beach, and the best part is that our summer has finally started here!
 It's screwed up weather in the SF Bay Area. Anyway, the first few days Ari kept saying.....go home.....not realizing that he now WAS home, but thankfully that ended. It was a little sad. Everything is just fine now. We've got a little work to do on the house still, but now rush, have the rest of our lives  |
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Posts: 1177 09/30/2007 8:47 PM
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I'm so jealous! I love the beach and would love to live closer. We are about 4 hours away. I'm glad you guys are settled. Enjoy!
It has been so hot here that it is finally starting to cool off and I'm thankful. Normally, I love the hot weather. What is Ari going to be for Halloween? Graham is into cho cho right now so I'm thinking Thomas the Train but I'm not sure. |
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Posts: 16986 10/01/2007 9:57 AM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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yeah i'm sure Ari would love to be Thomas but I'm not letting him,
I have this (yes probably crazy) idea that at Halloween you should dress in something 'spooky' or 'dark' something like a ghost, devil, pirate, vampire.....etc This is stupid isn't it? Last year he was a devil so I'm on the hunt for a good costume/idea. Please let me know if you see anything that fits the bill! |
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Posts: 1177 10/04/2007 6:10 PM
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I don't think that is silly. I saw a cute Skeleton costume at a Party City store. I bet the devil outfit was cute. I think that outfit would be fitting for
Graham this year.
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Posts: 3761 10/09/2007 12:50 PM
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Hope you don't mind me popping in....but I love the pictures from Ari's Party.
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Posts: 16986 10/09/2007 4:34 PM Mommy to a Russian Prince
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Oh thank you so much! He had a great time and still (2 months later) talks about his cake and blowing out the candles at his party
Bell- Yes, Ari could very well be a devil again this year!
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Posts: 1177 10/11/2007 10:32 PM
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Now my child is acting silly and does not want to try on anything. I guess it is more for me than him this year but I want him to go out! I think once I get
him dressed and out with the other kids he will be fine.
How cute Ari still talks about his party. I hope you are writing down all the cute things he does. Since I'm on my laptop a lot, I've started typing stuff on the Computer. I know it is very lame and I should get his baby book but it is so much easier. |
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