I have finally gotten all my fabric together and organized the way that I want it. I sent everything off to my aunt and Paducah and she is nice enough to put it togther for me. When I laid everything out in the floor it was Queen size but when she is done I don't know how big it will actually be. Here are a few pics of the order I picked.

I've been a bad blogger, I know. I don't have much to report on the adoption front, good things come to those who wait. Honestly, I'm tired of hearing people tell me that. As I write this Ken and I just watched Barry Bonds break baseball history. The only reason I mention this is because that is all I have heard him talk about for a week so I am glad it is finally over hahaha.
I was hoping we would take one more trip before summer ended but everything has gone too fast.
Ken has a birthday in a couple of weeks so don't forget!!
We just passed our 9 month Log in date and referrals came out earlier this week for the week of Nov. 14-21 2005. China sucks! They are so slow it is getting irritating. We try and keep ourselves busy and try not to concentrate too much on it, though it usually comes up in conversation somewhere once a day. I do know of a couple of people who are getting referrals so I am happy for them.
I just wanted to check in and let everyone know we are still here!

Hope everyone had a great 4th! Ken and I went to the Bahamas a couple of weeks ago to his sister Suzanne's wedding. Here are a few pics. We stayed at Atlantis and had a great time and great food. Things have been busy this summer, I will try and do better about posting. Have a good weekend!

Wish 99 This wish is from Betty and Lane. They are my cousin Connie's parents. I was touched Betty sent this I didn't even think she knew about this.


Wish 100!! An old friend, Gina from high school sent this to me. Her last name starts with a T and we sat with each other all through high school (alphabetical order). Gina is a definite girly girl and this fabric fits her perfect. Wish 101 Betsy Paty my favorite cousin. Betsy and I went to college together and she sent me a t shirt that I wore all the time. I still can't believe she has held on to it all this time. We spent many nights watching movies all night long.
Wish 102 Corie Martin, Nashville Tn soon to be Woodburn, Ky. Corie is my adopted big sis in our sorority. She really helped me through my first year at Western.
Wish 103 Tracy Dyer Bowling Green, Ky Tracey and Randall are friends of ours and her daughter picked her favorite color.

I finally made it to 100 wishes!! Thanks to everyone who helped me accomplish this. I am still working on ideas for the quilt and actually will need more than 1oo squares. I am still getting some in the mail so for now it is still an ongoing project.

Today is our 7th month log in month. Referrals should be out soon for Nov. 2005. Hopefully it will be a good batch:) If you want to keep up on rumors for China check out www.chinaadopttalk.com, the rumor queen is pretty knowledgeable. I don't know where she gets her info but she has sources all over the world.

My friend from College, Jennifer is in labor tonight as I type this. She was induced this afternoon so hopefully it won't be too long of a labor.

I have more fabric to post not much just a couple of pieces. If you haven't mailed me anything yet you can still do it.

I will post some pics tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Chapel!!

Today is mine and Chapel's birthday. I made this cake last night for her birthday,if you can't tell it is supposed to be a giant cupcake. We always make cupcakes at my house.

Wish 98 Ann and Andy Barker Bowling Green, Ky. Ann and Andy are friends of ours in BG and have been so supportive to Ken and I. This fabric is from her oldest daughter Mattie Ann.

Wish 94 This wish is from Priscilla Thal. The material is from her daughter Emily when she was a baby. Priscilla is my aunt Charlotte's sister. I have known her since I was a baby and we all vacation together in Florida every year. I was not expecting this material so this was a pleasant surprise. Wish 95 Crystal Rumery Bowling Green, Ky. Crystal is a friend of mine that I met at Western. I love this fabric and the colors.
Wish 96 Renee and Joe Calderelli Tokyo, Japan
Wish 97 The Stoffel Family

My cousin Betsy got married in Las Vegas last week and had a wedding reception in Chattanooga, Tn last night. Here are a few pics from the evening. Betsy and I went to college together and were sorority sisters. It was great seeing her last night and she looked absolutely beautiful.

I thought I would give a quick update on everything. Mandy and Knox are home and doing well. Her breathing is good they just need to keep her clear of any infections for the next several weeks. She weighed 6 lbs 2oz and 19 inches long. Carson is starting to like her new sister a little more each day. She had a great week with her MiMi while Mandy and Gable were down at Vanderbilt. She and MiMi shopped shopped and shopped. I still don't have any pictures of Knox yet, I hope to get some soon now that she is home.

I am back on the Weight Watcher train which is torture as I watch Ken eat a pizza as an appetizer before dinner. We will have to have our physicals updated this summer and I would like to weigh less than I did last summer. Ken doesn't seem to be concerned. If any one can give me some Weight Watcher tips that would be great. I have gotten addicted to Power Pops. They are suckers that have hoodia in them and they boost energy and curb your appetite www.PowerPops.com. If anyone would like to order some in the Bowling Green area email me svolkert@insightbb.com

There is nothing new on China :( Just please pray the referrals pick up some speed. Ken and I plan on going to The Bahamas this summer and hopefully Chicago so that should keep us busy. We always toy with the idea of going back to San Francisco in the fall.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Wish 85 This latest wish is from my friend Harriett. Harriett and I used to take step aerobics together. She is so thoughtful to take the time and make the pretty wish for me.
Wish 86 The Hanson Family Olalthe, Kansas
Wish 87 The Latham Family Richmond, VA

Wish 88 The Bosch Family LID 9/21/2006

Wish 89 Uncle Gable who made this wish. It is from an old t shirt of mine that I always make fun of him about.

Wish 90 Aunt Mandy. She gave me part of her wedding dress

Wish 91 The Stotts Family. Missouri

Wish 92 The Maffetore Family I love the pink and chocolate!

Wish 93 Aldius Jamaica. This latest fabric is from Aldius who is an exchange student at WKU and is very close to our family. I have not received his card yet but he says it is on the way.

Wish 84 This latest wish is from Carson my niece who is getting ready to be a big sister. Her fabric is part of her bedding.

Happy Easter!! Hope everyone had a great Easter. We had lunch with family today and watched the girls go on an Easter egg hunt. I will post pictures later.

As far as adoption news I heard a rumor last night that is heart breaking. Referrals are on their way this week and the rumor is they only covered 2 days worth of log in dates. The past year they have been covering between 11 and 14 days per month when they should be covering 30 to 45 days. Only 2 days is horrible horrible horrible. The cut off last month was March 24th so this month will be just the 25th and 26th. They need to go ahead and at least finish the month of Oct. 2005. Hopefully it is just a rumor. I will let you know when I find out.

I counted my squares today and I am almost at 100. So if you are planning on sending one and haven't yet I would still love to get it.

March 30th 5 months Logged in!

21 more days and Elizabeth Knox will be born. Carson is living up her last few weeks of only child land.

I know it has been awhile since I posted. Note to self, if you decide to do a project like this don't get behind! I worked last night on posting a bunch of squares and after an hour of working, my battery on the computer died :( I lost all my work. I have alot to post so please be patient.
Wish 69 Deborah Cohen

Wish 70 Li Min Australia
Wish 71&72 Katherine and Katie Paty Chattanooga, Tn
These two fabrics are from my aunt and cousin. Coincidently, the fabric on the right Anne Marie picked out for one of the girls bedding.

Wish 73 Andi Moore

Anne Marie's mom sent this fabric with the cute little angels. She is so creative I love the fancy pink ribbon. Andi (Piddle) is Syndey, Chapel and Maclaines grandmother.
Wish 74 Krista and John Yeric Bowling Green Krista and John are friends of ours in town and they adopted Grace from Korea last summer. The two little girls on the fabric represent Kate and Grace. They will be such great playmates.

Wish 75 Jason and Stacey Cashion Tullahoma, Tn

Wish 76 and 77 Rick and Karen Hawe 78 Patti Goley Bowling Green, Ky Patti works with Ken and she was sweet to think of Ken and I. Thanks for thinking of us!
Wish 79 The Fraley Family. Look at that cute little face!
Wish 80 Cheryl and Norman Godin, Salem, WI LID 9/4/2006

Wish 81 The Lozoraitis Family

Wish 82 Kammy Krisell Sherwood, AR LID 8/18/06
Wish 83 The Speckman Family 10/01/06